Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Due to deficiency of which mineral/vitamin do the glands in the neck appear swollen?
Option 1: Vitamin C
Option 2: Vitamin D
Option 3: lodine
Option 4: Calcium
Correct Answer: lodine
Solution : The correct option is Iodine.
Deficiency of iodine can cause the glands in the neck to appear swollen. This condition is called Goitre. Iodine is an essential mineral that is needed for the production of Thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is responsible for regulating many
Question : If $\sin^4x + \sin^2x = 1$, then what is the value of $\cot^4x+ \cot^2x$?
Option 1: –2
Option 2: 2
Option 3: –1
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Given: $\sin^4x + \sin^2x = 1$ ⇒ $\sin^4x = 1 – \sin^2x$ By using the trigonometric identity: $\cos^2x=1-\sin^2x$ ⇒ $\sin^4x = \cos^2x$ Dividing both sides by $\sin^2x$ ⇒ $\frac{\sin^4x}{\sin^2x} = \frac{\cos^2x}{\sin^2x}$ ⇒ $\sin^2x = \cot^2x$..................(1) $\therefore \sin^4x = \cot^4x$..............(2) So, $\cot^4x+ \cot^2x= \sin^4x + \sin^2x
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
Could you please tell me which languages you are fluent in?
Option 1: you may be fluent in speaking
Option 2: you speak fluently
Option 3: you fluently speaking
Option 4: you have been fluent in speaking
Correct Answer: you speak fluently
Solution : The most appropriate option is the second option.
"You speak fluently" is a concise and clear way to ask about someone's language proficiency. It directly addresses the ability to speak languages without unnecessary complexity by using the adverbs correctly.
Therefore, the correct sentence
Question : Fill in the blank with an appropriate option. Pandavas returned to Hastinapur after their thirteen years of________.
Option 1: acceptance
Option 2: entertainment
Option 3: eminence
Option 4: exile
Correct Answer: exile
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Exile:
This term refers to the state of being barred or banned from one's native country, often as a form of punishment. In the context of the Pandavas, they were sent into exile for thirteen years as per
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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: included
Option 2: include
Option 3: including
Option 4: includes
Correct Answer: include
Explanation: The sentence is referring to the delegates participating in the summit. The subject is "delegates" and the verb needs to agree with this plural subject. "Include" is the correct form of the verb in the present
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: BD
Option 2: CD
Option 3: DF
Option 4: AC
Correct Answer: CD
Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: BD; B + 2 = D Second option: CD; C + 1 = D Third option: DF; D + 2 = F Fourth option: AC; A + 2 = C
So, the second option is different from the
Question : Directions: In a certain code language. RESENT is written as TGUCLR and PEOPLE is written as RGQNJC. How is PERSON written in the given language?
Option 1: RGTQML
Option 2: RGTQMP
Option 3: RGSUQL
Option 4: RGTUQP
Correct Answer: RGTQML
Solution : Given: RESENT is written as TGUCLR and PEOPLE is written as RGQNJC
Add 2 to the positional values of the first three letters and subtract 2 from the positional values of the last three letters. RESENT→R + 2 = T; E + 2 = G;
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
Democrats are often more receptive and accommodating of foreign people and cultures.
Option 1: No error
Option 2: Democrats are often more receptive
Option 3: foreign people and cultures.
Option 4: and accommodating of
Correct Answer: and accommodating of
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
It should be "accommodating to", as "accommodating to someone" means to be willing to please someone. This helps convey the intended meaning that Democrats are more willing to please foreign people and cultures.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Assembler is a program that translates the program from
Option 1: high-level to assembly
Option 2: assembly to machine
Option 3: machine to low-level
Option 4: low-level to high-level
Correct Answer: assembly to machine
Solution : The correct answer is assembly to machine
The Assembler software transforms assembly language programmes to machine language programmes. A low-level programming language tailored for a certain computer architecture is known as assembly language. Despite being easier to understand than machine language, it is
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.
Although he was exhausted from working all day, John continues to study for his upcoming exam.
Option 1: will continue to study for his upcoming exam
Option 2: has been studying for his upcoming exam
Option 3: continued to study for his upcoming exam
Option 4: continues studying for his upcoming exam
Correct Answer: continued to study for his upcoming exam
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The original sentence uses the past tense "was exhausted," indicating an action completed in the past. However, the verb "continues" in the original sentence is in the present tense, which creates a
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