Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence.
The politician’s pompous rhetoric during the campaign failed to garner much support from the public.
Option 1: Conciliatory
Option 2: Benign
Option 3: Supercilious
Option 4: Diplomatic
Correct Answer: Supercilious
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Pompous refers to behaviour that is self-important or arrogant, often characterised by an excessive display of importance or dignity. Supercilious carries a similar meaning, emphasising an attitude of haughty disdain or superiority towards others.
The meanings of the
Question : Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayat Raj?
Option 1: Article 36
Option 2: Article 39
Option 3: Article 40
Option 4: Article 48
Correct Answer: Article 40
Solution : The correct answer is Article 40.
Article 40 of the Indian Constitution addresses the establishment of village panchayats. It empowers these Gram Panchayats to function as self-governing bodies, ensuring they have the necessary authority and autonomy. In line with Article 40, a third tier
Question : The diameter $PQ$ of a circle with centre $O$ is perpendicular to the chord $RS$. $PQ$ intersects $RS$ at $T$. If $RS=16$ cm and $QT=4$ cm, what is the length (in cm) of the diameter of the circle?
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 48
Option 3: 24
Correct Answer: 20
Solution : Given: RS = $16$ cm QT = $4$ cm Join OR, which is a radius. Let the radius be $r$ cm. So, OT = $r-4$ cm RT = $\frac{1}{2}×RS =\frac{1}{2}×16=8$ cm From $\triangle$ ORT, $OR^2=OT^2+RT^2$ ⇒ $r^2=(r-4)^2+8^2$ ⇒ $8r=16+64$ ⇒ $8r=80$ ⇒ $r=10$ Diameter =
Question : The Lahore Conspiracy Case was registered against whom ?
Option 1: V.D. Savarkar
Option 2: Bhagat Singh
Option 3: Chandrashekhar Azad
Option 4: Aurobindo Ghosh
Correct Answer: Bhagat Singh
Solution : The correct option is Bhagat Singh.
The Lahore Conspiracy Case was registered against a group of Indian revolutionaries who were involved in a conspiracy against British colonial rule in India.The main accused in the Lahore Conspiracy Case were Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram
Question : Intestinal bacteria synthesise which of the following in the human body?
Option 1: Vitamin K
Option 2: Proteins
Option 3: Fats
Option 4: Vitamin D
Correct Answer: Vitamin K
Solution : The correct option is Vitamin K.
Vitamin K is produced in the human body by intestinal bacteria, specifically certain forms of gut microbiota. Vitamin K is required for proper blood coagulation and bone health. Through their metabolic processes, the bacteria in the large
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