Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? _ zy _ zxy _ yxzx _ zyx _ xy
Option 1: zxyzy
Option 2: xyzzy
Option 3: yxzyz
Option 4: yzxyx
Correct Answer: yxzyz
Solution : Given: _ zy _ zxy _ yxzx _ zyx _ xy
To fill the series we have to divide the series – _zy_zx / y_yxzx / _zyx_x / y Let's check each option – First option: zxyzy; zzyxzx / yyyxzx
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. ?, Hexane, Heptane, Octane
Option 1: Pentane
Option 2: Benzene
Option 3: Nonane
Option 4: Methane
Correct Answer: Pentane
Solution : Given: ?, Hexane, Heptane, Octane
The order is as follows – Hexane (alkane of 6 carbon atoms) < Heptane (alkane of 7 carbon atoms) < Octane(alkane of 8 carbon atoms)
So, Pentane (alkane of 5 carbon atoms) is the missing term of the given series.
Question : After two successive discounts of 40 percent and 20 percent, an article is sold for Rs. 4632. What is the marked price of the article?
Option 1: Rs. 7650
Option 2: Rs. 8870
Option 3: Rs. 9650
Option 4: Rs. 8050
Correct Answer: Rs. 9650
Solution : Let the marked price of the article be Rs. $x$. For two successive discounts Selling price = $\frac{100-\text{Discount}_1\%}{100}× \frac{100-\text{Discount}_2\%}{100}×$ marked price $⇒4632=x×\frac{100-40}{100}×\frac{100-20}{100}$ $\therefore x=9650$ Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 9650.
Question : Directions: How many rectangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 11
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
In the above-labeled figure, there are a total of 11 rectangles. Namely, ABDC, EFGH, IJKL, nMNO, PQRS, TUVW, XYZa, bcde, fghi, jklm, AMUl.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question :
Which one of the following is an insectivorous plant?
Option 1:
Utricularia
Option 2:
Sequoia gigantea
Option 3: Nostoc
Option 4: Bryophyta
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is Utricularia
Utricularia, commonly known as bladderworts, belongs to a genus of carnivorous plants. They can be found in terrestrial and aquatic forms, thriving in freshwater and damp soil environments. These plants' fragile, feather-like stems and leaves have tiny bladders called
Question : Where were the Commonwealth games held in the year 2022?
Option 1: Gold Coast
Option 2: New Delhi
Option 3: Birmingham
Option 4: Glasgow
Correct Answer: Birmingham
Solution : The correct option is Birmingham.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games were held in Birmingham. So, it is commonly known as Birmingham 2022. It was held between 28 July and 8 August. The motto of the game is Games for everyone. 5,054 participants participated across 72 Commonwealth
Question : Who among the following became the first-ever Indian cricket player to play 400 T20s?
Option 1: Rohit Sharma
Option 2: Dinesh Karthik
Option 3: Virat Kohli
Option 4: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Correct Answer: Rohit Sharma
Solution : The correct answer is Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma became the first player from the country to feature in 400 T20 matches. Rohit Sharma is the captain of the current Indian cricket team, he also led the team in the recent World Cup played
Question : Which one of the following is not a photosynthetic pigment?
Option 1: Chlorophyll
Option 2: Phycobilin
Option 3: Carotenoid
Option 4: Anthocyanin
Correct Answer: Anthocyanin
Solution : The correct answer is Anthocyanin.
Anthocyanins are a group of pigments that give many plants their red, purple, and blue colours, including certain flowers and fruits. While they are not the principal photosynthetic pigments, they are prevalent in plant tissues and serve functions such as
Question : ___ is a legal declaration of a person who is unable to pay off debts.
Option 1: Bankruptcy
Option 2: Credit crunch
Option 3: Amortisation
Option 4: Bancassurance
Correct Answer: Bankruptcy
Solution : The answer is Bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy is a legal declaration of a person who is unable to pay off debts. When someone files for bankruptcy, an automatic stay goes into effect. This legal order prohibits creditors from taking further action to collect debts.
Question : If $2x+\frac{1}{4x}=1$, then the value of $x^{2}+\frac{1}{64x^{2}}$ is:
Option 1: $0$
Option 2: $1$
Option 3: $\frac{1}{4}$
Option 4: $2$
Correct Answer: $0$
Solution : Given: $2x+\frac{1}{4x}=1$ Dividing by 2 on both sides, ⇒ $x+\frac{1}{8x}=\frac{1}{2}$ ----------------------------------(i) Now, $x^{2}+\frac{1}{64x^{2}}=(x+\frac{1}{8x})^2$ – $2×x×\frac{1}{8x}$ Substituting the values, we get ⇒ $x^{2}+\frac{1}{64x^{2}}=(\frac{1}{2})^2$ – $\frac{1}{4}$ ⇒ $x^{2}+\frac{1}{64x^{2}}= 0$ Hence, the correct answer is $0$.
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