Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : A wire of resistance R is cut into 'n' equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance of the combination will be
Option 1: nR
Option 2: R/n
Option 3: n/R
Option 4: R/n2
Correct Answer: R/n
Solution : The correct option is R/n.
The equivalent resistance of the combination may be determined using the formula:
1/R = (1/R₁) + (1/R₂) + (1/R₃) + ... + (1/Rₙ)
In this case, all the 'n' equal parts of the wire have the same resistance, which
Question : Which of the following diseases is caused by the consumption of nitrate contaminated food and water ?
Option 1: Minimata disease
Option 2: Osteoporosis
Option 3: Blue baby syndrome
Option 4: Asbestosis
Correct Answer: Blue baby syndrome
Solution : The correct option is - Blue Baby syndrome.
The consumption of food and water contaminated with high levels of nitrates can lead to a condition known as methemoglobinemia, commonly referred to as "blue baby syndrome" in infants. This condition occurs when nitrates are
Question : Choose the word that can substitute for the given group of words.
One that cannot be harmed or wounded.
Option 1: Mortal
Option 2: Mystic
Option 3: Invulnerable
Option 4: Bigot
Correct Answer: Invulnerable
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Invulnerable describes something or someone that cannot be harmed or wounded, fitting the given group of words. The word, invulnerable specifically implies immunity to harm, aligning with the description provided in the group of words.
The meanings
Question : A blended tea in a barrel contains Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri Hills in a ratio of 2 : 3 : 1. Another barrel contains Darjeeling, Nilgiri Hills and Kangra Valley in a ratio 5 : 4 : 3. If equal weights of both blended teas are mixed together to make a new brand, then the weight of Kangra Valley tea per kilogram in the new brand is:
Option 1: 500 gm
Option 2: 100 gm
Option 3: 250 gm
Option 4: 125 gm
Correct Answer: 125 gm
Solution : Let's denote the weights of Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri Hills teas in the first blend as $2x$, $3x$, and $x$ respectively. Similarly, let the weights of Darjeeling, Nilgiri Hills, and Kangra Valley teas in the second blend be $5y$, $4y$, and $3y$ respectively. According
Question : The first English factory was set up on the banks of the River ________ in 1651.
Option 1: Son
Option 2: Yamuna
Option 3: Ganga
Option 4: Hooghly River
Correct Answer: Hooghly River
Solution : The correct option is Hooghly River.
The first English factory was set up on the banks of the River Hugli (also known as Hooghly) in 1651. The Hooghly River is a distributary of the Ganges River and flows through the Indian states of West
Question : When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the National Anthem?
Option 1: 25th January 1950
Option 2: 26th January 1950
Option 3: 24th January 1950
Option 4: 29th January 1950
Correct Answer: 24th January 1950
Solution : The Correct Answer is 24th January 1950.
“Jana Gana Mana” is the National Anthem of India. It was composed by Rabindranath Tagore in the year 1911. “ Vande Mataram” is the national song of India. The Constituent Assembly designated the song Jana-gana-mana, which
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. A pathogen is a 1_____________, virus, parasite or fungus that can cause disease within the body. Each pathogen is made up of several subparts, usually unique to that specific pathogen and the 2_____________ it causes. The subpart of a pathogen that causes the formation of antibodies is called an 3________. The antibodies produced in response to the pathogen’s antigen are an important part of the 4___________ system. You can consider antibodies as the 5_______ in your body’s defence system. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: health
Option 2: immune
Option 3: antigen
Option 4: nervous
Correct Answer: antigen
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
An antigen is a substance that is recognised by the immune system as foreign or non-self, and the presence of antigens triggers an immune response.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "The subpart of a pathogen that causes
Question : Which of the following are cryptogam?
Option 1: Gymnosperm
Option 2: Dicots
Option 3: Angiosperm
Option 4: Pteridophyta
Correct Answer: Pteridophyta
Solution : The correct option is Pteridophyta.
Cryptogams are a group of non-flowering, non-seed-producing plants that reproduce using spores. The term "cryptogam" is somewhat old-fashioned and not commonly used in modern botanical classification.
Pteridophyta is a division of non-seed vascular plants commonly known as ferns. They reproduce
Question : Which regulatory body oversees microfinance institutions in India?
Option 1: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Option 2: Ministry of Finance
Option 3: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Option 4: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Correct Answer: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Solution : The correct option is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The regulatory body that oversees microfinance institutions in India is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI regulates and supervises microfinance activities in the country to ensure their stability
Question : Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Don't you think the dog would need a kennel to stay?
Option 1: A type of toy
Option 2: A type of seed
Option 3: A house for a dog or a cat
Option 4: A small piece of material
Correct Answer: A house for a dog or a cat
A kennel is a shelter or a place where dogs or cats are housed or kept. It is a shelter or structure, often made of wood or metal, designed specifically
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