Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which of the following folk dance forms is performed by men in Haryana?
Option 1: Khoria
Option 2: Gidda
Option 3: Ghoomar
Option 4: Gugga
Correct Answer: Gugga
Solution : The correct option is Gugga.
The term "gugga dance" describes a kind of traditional folk dance. Typically performed by men and women who celebrate the festival, the dance is characterised by upbeat moves and music. The snake deity Gugga is honoured by its performance at
Question : Directions: In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statements: l. No mobile is an electronic item. ll. All electronic items are costly. Conclusions: I. No costly is a mobile. II. Some costly are mobile.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Either conclusion I or II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I follow
Correct Answer: Either conclusion I or II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): No costly is a mobile – According to the Venn diagram, there is no definite relation between costly and mobile.
Question : Directions: A square sheet of paper is folded along the dotted line successively along the directions shown and is then punched in the end. How would the paper look when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The table below shows the number of workers and their daily wages. What is the ratio of the total number of workers whose daily wages are less than Rs. 450 to the total number of workers whose daily wages are Rs. 650?
Daily wages (in Rs.)
Option 1: 5 : 7
Option 2: 3 : 5
Option 3: 1 : 4
Option 4: 6 : 7
Correct Answer: 6 : 7
Solution : Number of workers with daily wages less than Rs. 450 = 30 Number of workers with daily wages equal to Rs. 650 = 35 Required ratio = 30 : 35 = 6 : 7 Hence, the correct answer is 6 : 7.
Question : Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
Just one______ of paper can lead to a whole lot of fun.
Option 1: sheet
Option 2: bunch
Option 3: bulk
Option 4: group
Correct Answer: sheet
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
In the given sentence, the context suggests the need for a singular noun to complete the phrase. The word sheet is a singular noun that accurately fits this requirement. It is commonly used when referring to a
Question : Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of a crystalline solid?
Option 1: Easily experiences geometric deformation
Option 2: There is no precise melting point
Option 3: Has an uneven 3-dimensional layouts
Option 4: Changes abruptly from solid to liquid when heated
Correct Answer: Changes abruptly from solid to liquid when heated
Solution : The correct option is to change abruptly from solid to liquid when heated.
The statement Changes abruptly from solid to liquid when heated does describe a characteristic of crystalline solids, specifically, their well-defined and specific melting point
Question : Directions: If DEVELOPMENT is written as 45853106572, how ENVELOPE can be written in that code?
Option 1: 57851305
Option 2: 57853105
Option 3: 57835105
Option 4: 57850135
Correct Answer: 57853105
Solution : Given: DEVELOPMENT is written as 45853106572.
Code the letters with equivalent numbers given in the code of the word DEVELOPMENT – D→4; E→5; V→8; E→5; L→3; O→1; P→0; M→6; E→5; N→7; T→2 The code of the letters of ENVELOPE can be taken from the letters
Question : Biodegradable wastes can usually be converted into useful substances with the help of:
Option 1: nuclear proteins
Option 2: radio- active substances
Option 3: viruses
Option 4: bacteria
Correct Answer: bacteria
Solution : The correct option is bacteria.
Biodegradable wastes are organic compounds that can be organically broken down by microbes such as bacteria and fungus into simpler, less harmful molecules. These microbes are essential in the breakdown process because they break down biodegradable materials into their fundamental
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. I can hear the band which is playing patriotic tunes, in the playground.
Option 1: patriotic tuning
Option 2: patriot tunes
Option 3: patriotically tuned
Option 4: No improvement
Correct Answer: No improvement
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The phrase playing patriotic tunes is grammatically correct and makes sense within the context of the sentence.
"Patriotic tunes" is a common phrase used to describe music that is related to or supports love for one's country.
Therefore, the
Question : The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice a day is called
Option 1: Tide
Option 2: Ocean current
Option 3: Wave
Option 4: Water cycle
Correct Answer: Tide
Solution : The correct answer is Tide.
The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean levels are known as Tide. It happens twice a day and is caused by the action of the gravitational force of the sun, moon and other celestial bodies on Earth's ocean. Tides
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