Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Fresh pineapple, chilled watermelon, and an icy cold soft drink on a hot summer's day. What do these things have in (1)_____? They all taste so good because of the sweetness the sugar in them provides. When you think of sugar, you probably picture the white (2)_____ you put in cookies, that your parents put in their coffee, or that you (3)_____ on your cereal. Actually, this is just one kind of sugar, called sucrose, which is (4)______ from sugar cane or sugar beets. Technically, sugar is a carbohydrate that occurs (5)_____ in every fruit and vegetable.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (4).
Option 1: extracted
Option 2: rugged
Option 3: shelved
Option 4: excavated
Correct Answer: extracted
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
The word extracted means to obtain or withdraw something, often by a process of removal or separation. The sugar is extracted from sugarcane plants through various processes that involve separating the sugar content from the raw material.
Therefore,
Question : Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with 'The Municipalities'?
Option 1: Part VII
Option 2: Part VIII
Option 3: Part XI
Option 4: Part IXA
Correct Answer: Part IXA
Solution : The correct option is Part IXA.
Part IXA of the Indian Constitution deals with municipalities (urban local bodies), with Articles 243P to 243ZG covering different areas of urban local administration, such as municipal composition and seat reservation.
Question : If $\tan \alpha=\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ and $\tan \beta=\sqrt{3}$ then what is the value of $\cos (\alpha+\beta)$?
Option 1: 0.2
Option 2: 0
Option 3: 0.5
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : $\tan \alpha=\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ ⇒ $\alpha = 30^{\circ}$ $\tan \beta=\sqrt{3}$ ⇒ $ \beta = 60^{\circ}$ So, $\cos (\alpha+\beta)$ = $\cos (30^{\circ}+60^{\circ})$ = $\cos (90^{\circ}) = 0$ Hence, the correct answer is 0.
Question : When are the Kharif crops harvested?
Option 1: July-August
Option 2: September-October
Option 3: March-April
Option 4: January-February
Correct Answer: September-October
Solution : The correct answer is September-October.
Kharif crops are typically harvested in the autumn season. Harvesting usually takes place between September and October, varying slightly depending on the specific crop and regional climatic conditions. Kharif crops are sown during the monsoon season and are known for
Question : Which statement is false regarding fundamental rights mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Only Articles 20 and 21 can be suspended during an emergency.
Option 2: They are justiciable
Option 3: Some fundamental rights are negative.
Option 4: Can be suspended during an emergency.
Correct Answer: Only Articles 20 and 21 can be suspended during an emergency.
Solution : The correct option is Only Articles 20 and 21 can be suspended during an emergency.
During a state of emergency declared under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental rights guaranteed can be
Question : The marked price of an item was Rs. 480 but the shopkeeper offered a discount of 5%. At what price does he finally sell the item?
Option 1: Rs. 435
Option 2: Rs. 450
Option 3: Rs. 466
Option 4: Rs. 456
Correct Answer: Rs. 456
Solution : Selling price = Marked price – Discount ⇒ Selling price = 480 – ($\frac{5}{100}$ of 480) ⇒ Selling price = Rs. 456 Therefore, the item is finally sold at Rs. 456. Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 456.
Question : What is the value of $\frac{\frac{5}{6} \text { of } \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{12}{25}-\frac{1}{3} \text { of } \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{18}{25}}{\frac{25}{12} \text { of } \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{2}{5}+\frac{3}{8} \text { of } \frac{12}{25} \times \frac{5}{6}}$?
Option 1: $-\frac{3}{13}$
Option 2: $-\frac{5}{13}$
Option 3: $-\frac{8}{25}$
Option 4: $-\frac{3}{25}$
Correct Answer: $-\frac{3}{13}$
Solution : Given: $\frac{\frac{5}{6} \text { of } \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{12}{25}-\frac{1}{3} \text { of } \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{18}{25}}{\frac{25}{12} \text { of } \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{2}{5}+\frac{3}{8} \text { of } \frac{12}{25} \times \frac{5}{6}}$ $=\frac{\frac{5}{18}\times \frac{12}{25}- \frac{5}{18} \times \frac{18}{25}}{\frac{25}{72} \times \frac{2}{5}+\frac{9}{50} \times \frac{5}{6}}$ $=\frac{\frac{2}{15}-\frac{1}{5}}{\frac{5}{36}+\frac{3}{20}}$ $=\frac{\frac{2-3}{15}}{\frac{25+27}{180}}$ $=\frac{-1}{15}\times \frac{180}{52}$ $=-\frac{3}{13}$ Hence,
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".
Einstein was one (of the wisest men) that ever lived.
(1) of the wisest man
(2) wise man
(3) wisest man
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Explanation: In this case, the original sentence is already correct. The use of the superlative "wisest" correctly compares Einstein to a group of individuals, and "men" is the appropriate plural form in this context, as it is
Question : The sum of all internal angles of a regular polygon whose one external angle is $20^\circ$ is:
Option 1: $6400^\circ$
Option 2: $3200^\circ$
Option 3: $2880^\circ$
Option 4: $1440^\circ$
Correct Answer: $2880^\circ$
Solution : The number of sides $(n)$ in a regular polygon, $⇒n = \frac{360^\circ}{E}$ where $E$ is the external angle. Substituting $E = 20^\circ$ into the equation. $⇒n = \frac{360^\circ}{20^\circ} = 18$ The polygon has 18 sides. The sum $(S)$ of all internal angles of a polygon,
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Daniel is worried lately. Usually, life is good for him. He (1)_______ a nice little shop where he sells souvenirs to tourists and lives in a nice cottage with his wife and their three teenage kids. They have a dog, a cat, and a backyard (2)_______ barbecue. They host all the family (3)_______, and his wife's turkey is the best in the country. What can be better than that, right? But lately, not all is well. There are (4)______ clouds in the sky, and all they talk about is terror and war. They feel something may happen. The (5)_______ life as he knows may be lost forever.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: flush
Option 2: agreeable
Option 3: ease
Option 4: comfortable
Correct Answer: comfortable
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In this context, comfortable describes the quality of Daniel's life that he fears might be lost due to the current concerns about terror and war. It implies that a sense of security and contentment that he had
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