Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : Padma Shri awardee, Darshana Jhaveri is a ________ dancer of India.
Option 1: Kathakali
Option 2: Bharatanatyam
Option 3: Kathak
Option 4: Manipuri
Correct Answer: Manipuri
Solution : The correct answer is Manipuri.
Darshana Jhaveri is an Indian classical Manipuri dancer. She was born in 1940 and her notable achievements include the Padma Shri Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, etc. Mainpuri dance has both Tandava and Lasya elements and she excelled in both
Question : The population of the town is 3,11,250. The ratio between women and men is 43 : 40. If there are 24% literate among men and 8% literate among women, the total number of literate persons in the town is?
Option 1: 4,18,00
Option 2: 48,900
Option 3: 56,800
Option 4: 99,600
Correct Answer: 48,900
Solution : Total Population = 3,11,250 The ratio between women and men is 43 : 40. So, the number of women = $\frac{43}{43+40}$ × 311250 = 1,61,250 and the number of men = $\frac{40}{43+40}$ × 311250 = 1,50,000 Also, there are 24% of literate among men and
Question : Comprehension:
In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The word ‘diet’ is associated with the feeling of developing eating (1) _________ that are time-bound, coupled (2) ________ a strict food plan. But the (3) ________ meaning of diet is the food (4) _________ which a person follows daily. It (5) ________ creating a food plan that(6) _________ around your lifestyle, your work, (7) _________ quality of your sleep, your (8)__________ level, the kind of (9) _______ you do, your palate and your (10) ___________.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.6
Option 1: resolves
Option 2: orders
Option 3: orbits
Option 4: revolves
Correct Answer: revolves
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
As per the context of the sentence, the creation of a food plan is centred around one's lifestyle and other factors.
Hence, we find that the verb revolves is the correct choice here.
Question : A can do $\frac{1}{4}$th part of a work in 9 days. B can do $\frac{2}{3}$rd part of the same work in 28 days. Working together, in how many days can A and B complete the whole work?
Option 1: $\frac{262}{11}$ days
Option 2: $\frac{252}{13}$ days
Option 3: $\frac{261}{15}$ days
Option 4: $\frac{198}{17}$ days
Correct Answer: $\frac{252}{13}$ days
Solution : Given: A can do $\frac{1}{4}$ part of a work in 9 days. A does the whole work in $9\times 4=36$ days. So, A's one day's work = $\frac{1}{36}$. B can do $\frac{2}{3}$ part of the same work in 28 days. B does the whole
Question : ISRO is abbreviation for
Option 1: Indian Scientific Research Organisation
Option 2: International Space Research Organisation
Option 3: International Sales Research Organisation
Option 4: Indian Space Research Organisation
Correct Answer: Indian Space Research Organisation
Solution : The correct answer is Indian Space Research Organisation.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the premier space research organisation in India. It was established on 15th August 1969. It superseded INCOSPAR also known as Indian National Committee for Space Research, which was
Question : Which is the highest award for gallantry during peacetime ?
Option 1: Vir Chakra
Option 2: Param Vir Chakra
Option 3: Ashok Chakra
Option 4: Mahavir Chakra
Correct Answer: Ashok Chakra
Solution : The correct answer is Ashok Chakra.
The highest peacetime gallantry award is the Ashok Chakra, which is followed by the Kirti Chakra and the Shaurya Chakra. Peacetime gallantry awards were established on January 4, 1952, but became effective from August 15, 1947
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Napoleon's army ______ to the Russian soldiers without any fight.
Option 1: evaded
Option 2: decimated
Option 3: capitulated
Option 4: cordoned
Correct Answer: capitulated
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
"Capitulated" means to surrender or yield under certain terms or conditions.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
"Evaded" means to avoid or escape, typically from a difficult or dangerous situation.
"Decimated" means to drastically reduce
Question : The proposed Rowlatt Act of 1919 allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for________.
Option 1: two years
Option 2: six months
Option 3: two months
Option 4: one year
Correct Answer: two years
Solution : The correct option is two years.
The Rowlatt Act of 1919 conferred extensive powers upon the British colonial government in India to suppress political activities perceived as seditious. This legislation granted authorities the ability to detain individuals deemed politically suspect without providing them
Question : In an office, 40% of the staff is female. 70% of the female and 50% of the male staff are married. The percentage of unmarried staff in the office is:
Option 1: 64
Option 2: 60
Option 3: 54
Option 4: 42
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : Given: In an office, 40% of the staff is female. 70% of the female and 50% of the male staff are married. Let the total number of staff members be 100%. 40% are female and so, male staff = (100 – 40)% = 60% 70%
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Lucy presented a lucid account of her achievements before the committee.
Option 1: orderly
Option 2: ambiguous
Option 3: intelligible
Option 4: transparent
Correct Answer: ambiguous
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Lucid means clear and easily understandable.
Ambiguous means unclear or having more than one interpretation, contrasting with the clarity of a "lucid" account.
Orderly: It refers to being
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