Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The viceroy who took a keen interest in the restoration and protection of historical monuments was
Option 1: Lord Ellenborough
Option 2: Lord Auckland
Option 3: Lord Lytton
Option 4: Lord Curzon
Correct Answer: Lord Curzon
Solution : The correct answer is Lord Curzon.
Lord Curzon was passionate about preserving India's historic monuments from the past. March 18, 1904, saw the passing of the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904. A law was passed to ensure the preservation of historic sites and other items with archaeological, historical, or artistic value. It was approved when Lord Curzon was in power.
Question : With the 2022 amendments to the Indian Constitution, which of the following communities have been granted the Scheduled Tribes status by the Government of India?
A. Narikkurava community B. Hattee community C. Kadu Kuruba community D. Kapu community.
Option 1: A, B and C only
Option 2: B, C and D only
Option 3: A and D only
Option 4: A, B, C and D
Correct Answer: A, B and C only
Solution : The correct answer is A, B and C only.
Narikkurava tribe is an indigenous tribe belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu. These people used the Indo-Aryan language. Hattee community is the community that belongs to the Himachal Pradesh state. These people mainly reside near the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand border. Kadu Kuruba community resides in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In these three communities in 2022 amendments Acts were given the status of Schedules Tribes.
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. All books are pencils. II. Some pencils are pens. III. All pens are erasers. Conclusions: I. Some erasers are pencils. II. All pens are books. III. Some erasers are pens.
Option 1: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 4: All conclusions follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some erasers are pencils – In the Venn diagram, it is clear that the circles that represent erasers and pencils intersect and have a part of their area in common. So, some erasers are pencils is a true conclusion. Conclusion II: All pens are books – In the Venn diagram, it is clear that there is no definite relation between pens and books. Therefore, this conclusion does not follow. Conclusion III: Some erasers are pens – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing erasers lie outside the circle representing pens while some lie inside. So, it can be concluded that some erasers are pens.
So, the only conclusions I and III follow. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters can replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? DNU, ?, NXE, SCJ, XHO
Option 1: GQW
Option 2: GPV
Option 3: HRY
Option 4: ISZ
Correct Answer: ISZ
Solution : Given: DNU, ?, NXE, SCJ, XHO
In the above-given series, add 5 to the place value of each letter of the previous term to get the next term. First letter of the series→D + 5 = I; I + 5 = N; N + 5 = S; S + 5 = X Second letter of the series→N + 5 = S; S + 5 = X; X + 5 = C; C + 5 = H Third letter of the series→U + 5 = Z; Z + 5 = E; E + 5 = J; J + 5 = O
So, ISZ is the missing term of the series. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Which application in Microsoft Office is feasible for preparing presentations?
Option 1: Microsoft Excel
Option 2: Microsoft Word
Option 3: Microsoft Power Point
Option 4: Microsoft Publishers
Correct Answer: Microsoft Power Point
Solution : The correct answer is Microsoft Power Point.
Microsoft PowerPoint is a Microsoft Office tool that is especially built for creating presentations. It has a variety of tools and capabilities for making slideshows, including text, photos, graphics, animations, and transitions, and delivering presentations in a variety of formats. PowerPoint is extensively used for making professional and aesthetically appealing presentations in business, education, and other industries.
Question : Birju Maharaj was awarded which of the following awards in 2012?
Option 1: Sangam Kala Award
Option 2: Filmfare Award
Option 3: National Film Award
Option 4: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Correct Answer: National Film Award
Solution : The correct answer is the National Film Award.
Birju Maharaj was awarded the National Filmfare Award in 2012. He won the award for best choreography for the movie Unnai Kaanadhu Naan. He received Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian in 1986.
Question : What is the process of melting also called?
Option 1: Fusion
Option 2: Galvanisation
Option 3: Crystallisation
Option 4: Evaporation
Correct Answer: Fusion
Solution : The correct option is Fusion.
The melting process is also known as "fusion". Melting, also known as fusion, is the phase transition in which a solid substance becomes a liquid owing to a rise in temperature. During melting, the particles absorb enough heat energy to overcome the forces keeping them together, allowing them to move more freely and transform into a liquid. For example, fusion or melting occurs when a solid ice cube turns into liquid water when it absorbs heat.
Question : The nearest number which is greater than 87501, and is completely divisible by 765 is:
Option 1: 88975
Option 2: 87975
Option 3: 87966
Option 4: 87775
Correct Answer: 87975
Solution : If we divide 87501 by 765, we will get a remainder of 291. So, the number greater than 87501 and divisible by 765 = 87501 – 291 + 765 = 87975 Hence, the correct answer is 87975.
Question : Rajnish borrowed INR 1,500 from a bank and repaid the entire amount with interest in two equal annual instalments, the first instalment being paid a year after Rajnish borrowed from the bank. If the rate of interest was 40% per annum, compounded annually, then what was the value (in INR) of each instalment paid by Rajnish?
Option 1: 1125
Option 2: 1470
Option 3: 1225
Option 4: 1350
Correct Answer: 1225
Solution : Let the two equal instalments be $P_1$ and $P_2$ Given: $P_1 + P_2 = 1500$ and rate of interest $(R)= 40 \%$ Since annual instalments are equal, So, $P_1(1+\frac{R}{100})=P_2(1+\frac{R}{100})(1+\frac{R}{100})$ ⇒ $\frac{P_1}{P_2}=1+\frac{R}{100}=1+\frac{40}{100}=1+\frac{2}{5}=\frac{7}{5}$ ⇒ $P_2 = \frac{5P_1}{7}$ Now, $P_1 + P_2 = 1500$ ⇒ $P_1+\frac{5P_1}{7}= 1500$ ⇒ $\frac{12P_1}{7}= 1500$ ⇒ $P_1 = \frac{1500×7}{12}=875$ Installments = $P_1(1+\frac{R}{100})=875(1+\frac{40}{100})=875×\frac{7}{5}=1225$ Hence, the correct answer is 1225.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the given sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.) (14, 378, 9) (18, 432, 8)
Option 1: (5, 125, 8)
Option 2: (15, 405, 9)
Option 3: (15, 305, 7)
Option 4: (11, 265, 8)
Correct Answer: (15, 405, 9)
Solution : Given: (14, 378, 9); (18, 432, 8)
In the given set of numbers, multiply the first and third numbers by 3 to get the second number. (14, 378, 9)→14 × 9 × 3 = 378 (18, 432, 8)→18 × 8 × 3 = 432 Let's check the options – First option: (5, 125, 8)→5 × 8 × 3 = 120 ≠ 125 Second option: (15, 405, 9)→15 × 9 × 3 = 405 Third option: (15, 305, 7)→15 × 7 × 3 = 315 ≠ 305 Fourth option: (11, 265, 8)→11 × 8 × 3 = 264 ≠ 265
So, only the second option follows the same pattern as followed by the given set of numbers. Hence, the second option is correct.
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