Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : The residue left after extracting juice from sugarbeet and sugarcane is called
Option 1: molasses
Option 2: bagasse
Option 3: whey
Option 4: biomass
Correct Answer: bagasse
Solution : The correct option is - bagasse
The residue left after extracting juice from sugarbeet and sugarcane is called bagasse. Bagasse is the fibrous material that remains after the juice has been squeezed out, and it is primarily used as a biofuel or in the production
Question : Which of the following organisms is most likely to produce greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide and methane?
Option 1: Fungi
Option 2: Earthworm
Option 3: Bacteria
Option 4: Greenplants
Correct Answer: Bacteria
Solution : The correct option is Bacteria.
Bacteria are the organisms most likely to emit greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide and methane. Certain bacteria, notably anaerobic bacteria, have been identified as key contributors to the creation of these gases during diverse biological activities. Methane (CH4) is
Question : ______ - The time graph shows the speed of an object.
Option 1: Velocity
Option 2: Distance
Option 3: Displacement
Option 4: Acceleration
Correct Answer: Distance
Solution : The correct option is the Distance.
A distance-time graph shows the distance travelled by an object over time. A distance-time graph, also known as a position-time graph, is a graphical representation that shows how an object's position or distance changes over a specific period.
Question : 2 men can finish a work in 6 days and 3 women can finish the same work in 4 days. How many days will 1 man and 2 women finish the work if they work together daily?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Let Male = $m$; Female = $w$ Work = Rate $\times$ Time 2 men can finish the work in 6 days (assuming total work as 1 unit) $\therefore 2m\times 6 = 1$ ⇒ $m = \frac{1}{12}$ And 3 women can finish the same work in
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image from the following options, when the mirror is placed on the right side of the given figure.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : A number is reduced by 10% and the resulting number is again decreased by 20%. What is the final percentage of decrease?
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 26%
Option 3: 27%
Option 4: 28%
Correct Answer: 28%
Solution : Let the original number be 100. The number is reduced by 10%, ⇒ 100 – 10% of 100 = 100 – (0.1 × 100) = 100 – 10 = 90 The resulting number is again decreased by 20%, ⇒ 90 – 20% of 90 =
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
I don't care_____ the expense; I want the party to be a real success.
Option 1: of
Option 2: with
Option 3: about
Option 4: at
Correct Answer: about
Solution : The correct choice will be the third option.
The preposition about is the correct choice, which means concerning. "I don't care about the expense" means that the speaker is not concerned or doesn't mind how much the party will cost; his primary focus is on
Question : Which of the following is not a 'Fundamental Right'?
Option 1: Right to Equality
Option 2: Right to Property
Option 3: Right to Freedom
Option 4: Right to Constitutional Remedies
Correct Answer: Right to Property
Solution : Correct Answer is Right to property
In the original Constitution, the right to property ownership was listed as a fundamental right. Property ownership in India is now a human right as opposed to a fundamental one .The Constitution was amended to include Article
Question : Directions: Select the odd group of numbers. (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.)
Option 1: (16 – 20 – 24)
Option 2: (23 – 27 – 31)
Option 3: (11 – 15 – 19)
Option 4: (12 – 14 – 18)
Correct Answer: (12 – 14 – 18)
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: (16 – 20 – 24); 16 + 4 = 20; 20 + 4 = 24 Second option: (23 – 27 – 31); 23 + 4 = 27; 27 + 4 = 31 Third option:
Question : Yellow card in badminton indicates:
Option 1: Fault for misconduct
Option 2: Suspension for misconduct
Option 3: Warning for misconduct
Option 4: Disqualified for misconduct
Correct Answer: Warning for misconduct
Solution : The correct option is a Warning for misconduct.
A yellow card in badminton is essentially a warning for misconduct. When a player receives a yellow card, it serves as an official indication from the umpire that the player has engaged in behaviour
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