Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Scientific study of birds is known as
Option 1: limnology
Option 2: herpetology
Option 3: malacology
Option 4: ornithology
Correct Answer: ornithology
Solution : The correct option is ornithology.
Ornithology, or bird science, is a subfield of zoology concerned with birds. While most of the early literature on birds is anecdotal rather than scientific, it provides a large body of information, including much of the folklore on
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Dentist : Teeth :: Dermatologist : ?
Option 1: Bones
Option 2: Blood vessels
Option 3: Blood
Option 4: Skin
Correct Answer: Skin
Solution : Given: Dentist : Teeth :: Dermatologist : ?
Like, a dentist deals with the issues related to teeth and gums. Similarly, a dermatologist deals with the issues related to the skin.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Anti-defection law is given in which schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Second Schedule
Option 2: Tenth Schedule
Option 3: Third Schedule
Option 4: Fourth Schedule
Correct Answer: Tenth Schedule
Solution : The correct option is the Tenth Schedule.
The term "Anti-Defection Law" refers to provisions in the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution that prohibit elected members from switching political parties or engaging in political defections for personal gain. The rule was enacted to
Question : If $(a-2)+\frac{1}{(a+2)} =-1$, the value of $\left (a+2 \right )^{2}+\frac{1}{(a+2)^{2}}$ is:
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 23
Option 4: 27
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : Given: $(a-2)+\frac{1}{(a+2)} =-1$ ⇒ $(a+2)+\frac{1}{(a+2)}=3$ (Adding 4 on both sides) Square both sides and use the formula, $(a+b)^2=a^2+b^2+2ab$ ⇒ $(a+2)^2+(\frac{1}{(a+2)})^2+2(a+2)(\frac{1}{(a+2)})=9$ ⇒ $(a+2)^2+(\frac{1}{(a+2)})^2+2=9$ ⇒$(a+2)^2+\frac{1}{(a+2)^2}=9-2$ ⇒$(a+2)^2+\frac{1}{(a+2)^2}=7$ Hence, the correct answer is 7.
Question : Who among the following gave up his traditional professions, took to arms and successfully established a kingdom in Karnataka?
Option 1: Vasudeva Kanva
Option 2: Gurjara-Pratihara Harichandra
Option 3: Pushyamitra Shunga
Option 4: Kadamba Mayurasharma
Correct Answer: Kadamba Mayurasharma
Solution : The correct answer is Kadamba Mayurasharma.
Kadamba Mayurasharma gave up his traditional profession, took arms, and successfully established a kingdom in Karnataka. Gurjar Pratihara Harichandra and Kadamba Mayurasharma were Brahmanas by their profession, gave up their profession, took arms, and established kingdoms in
Question : Xenobiotics which are inherently resistant to microbial attack are called as:
Option 1: Biodegradable
Option 2: Persistent
Option 3: All of the given options
Option 4: Recalcitrant
Correct Answer: Recalcitrant
Solution : The correct answer is Recalcitrant.
Xenobiotics are chemical substance which are not originally supposed to be the part of an animal life. For example- Persistent organic pollutants, DDT, malathion, caffeine etc. Xenobiotics whch are resistant to microbial action are known as Recalcitrant. They are also
Question : The number of sport bicycles sold by a shopkeeper in five years is shown in the following bar graph. What is the percentage of decrease in the sale of sport bicycles in the year 2021 over that in the previous year?
Option 1: 27.0%
Option 2: 26.5%
Option 3: 26.0%
Option 4: 27.5%
Correct Answer: 27.5%
Solution : The number of sport bicycles sold in 2020 = 200 The number of sport bicycles sold in 2021 = 145 Decrease in sales = (200 – 145) = 55 $\therefore$ The percentage of decrease = $\frac{55×100}{200}$ = 27.5% Hence, the correct answer is 27.5%.
Question : Who among the following Indian music directors won the best original score at the Amsterdam International Film Festival in 2022?
Option 1: A. R. Rahman
Option 2: Santhosh Narayanan
Option 3: Harris Jayaraj
Option 4: Ilaiyaraaja
Correct Answer: Ilaiyaraaja
Solution : The correct option is Ilaiyaraaja.
Ilaiyaraaja won the Best Original Score at the Amsterdam International Film Festival in 2022. He bagged the award for his compositions in the Indo-English film "A Beautiful Breakup," marking his 1422nd film score and solidifying his musical legacy.
Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
Option 1: CAX
Option 2: AYZ
Option 3: FDU
Option 4: HDS
Correct Answer: HDS
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: CAX; C – 2 = A; C and X are the opposites of each other. Second option: AYZ; A – 2 = Y; A and Z are the opposites of each other. Third option: FDU; F – 2
Question : Directions: After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come in third position? 1. Theory 2. Theorem 3. Theology 4. Theologue 5. Theogonic
Option 1: Theologue
Option 2: Theorem
Option 3: Theology
Option 4: Theogonic
Correct Answer: Theology
Solution : Given: 1. Theory 2. Theorem 3. Theology 4. Theologue 5. Theogonic
Step 1: Compare the first letter of all the words. Since all the words start with the same letter T, move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second, third, and fourth
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