Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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 $0$.
Question : The largest tribal community in India is
Option 1: Bhils
Option 2: Gonds
Option 3: Santhals
Option 4: Tharus
Correct Answer: Bhils
Solution : The correct answer is Bhils.
Bhils is the largest tribal community in India. It is found in the state of Gujarat, Chattishgarh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. They are known for their gureilla warfare techniques and archery. Bhils are followed by Gonds and Mundas as the second
Question : Directions: If REASON is coded as 5 and BELIEVED as 7, what is the code number for GOVERNMENT?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: REASON is coded as 5 and BELIEVED as 7.
Subtract 1 from the number of letters in REASON, to get the required code – The number of letters in the word REASON is 6 and 6 – 1 = 5 So, REASON is coded
Question : The selling price of 6 bananas is equal to the cost price of 8 bananas. Then the percentage of profit is:
Option 1: $20\%$
Option 2: $33\frac{1}{3}\%$
Option 3: $25\%$
Option 4: $30\%$
Correct Answer: $33\frac{1}{3}\%$
Solution : Given: The selling price of 6 bananas is equal to the cost price of 8 bananas. Let the CP (cost price) of each banana be Re.1. ⇒ CP of 8 bananas = Rs. 8 ⇒ CP of 6 bananas = Rs. 6 SP (selling price)
Question : The ratio of Ram's salary to Shyam's salary is 3 : 4. The ratio of Shyam's salary to Ghanshyam's salary is 5 : 6. What will be the ratio of Ram's salary to Ghanshyam's salary?
Option 1: 3 : 5
Option 2: 5 : 8
Option 3: 4 : 5
Option 4: 3 : 8
Correct Answer: 5 : 8
Solution : Let us denote the salary of Ram by $R$, Shyam by $S$ and Ghanshyam by $G$. According to the question, $R:S = 3:4$ ⇒ $\frac{R}{S} = \frac{3}{4}$ ....(1) Also, $S:G = 5:6$ ⇒ $\frac{S}{G} = \frac{5}{6}$ ......(2) Multiplying (1) and (2), $\frac{R}{S}\times \frac{S}{G}
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
I was impressed (of) it.
(1) by
(2) on
(3) for
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
The correct preposition to use after the word "impressed" in this context is "by." "Impressed by" is the standard and idiomatic way to express that something or someone has left a positive impression on you; moreover, the
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