Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which of these is not among the reforms related to agriculture undertaken under the five-year plans?
Option 1: Introduction of the policy of "land to the tiller"
Option 2: Introduction of the Land Ceiling Act
Option 3: Launch of the high yielding variety seed technology
Option 4: Formation of Rent Authority Department
Correct Answer: Formation of Rent Authority Department
Solution : The correct option is the Formation of Rent Authority Department.
The formation of a Rent Authority Department is not considered among the reforms related to agriculture undertaken under the five-year plans. Reforms related to agriculture in the context of five-year
Question : Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?
Option 1: Wool
Option 2: Polythene bags
Option 3: Plastics
Option 4: Nylon
Correct Answer: Wool
Solution : The correct option is - Wool.
Wool is a naturally occurring, renewable resource and a biodegradable material. Any organic material in garbage that can be broken down into carbon dioxide, water, methane, or simple organic molecules by microbes and other living creatures working in composting,
Question : Jason can do a piece of work alone in 23.4 days, while Rafique can do the same piece of work alone in 39 days. In how many days can the duo, complete the same work if they work together?
Option 1: 14.750
Option 2: 14.625
Option 3: 14.875
Option 4: 14.375
Correct Answer: 14.625
Solution : Time taken by Jason alone to complete the work = 23.4 days ⇒ Part of work done by Jason alone in a day = $\frac{1}{23.4}$ = $\frac{10}{234}$ Time taken by Rafique alone to complete the work = 39 days ⇒ Part of work done by
Question : Which of the following metals contribute to biomagnification problem in the ecosystem?
Option 1: Mercury
Option 2: Chromium
Option 3: Copper
Option 4: Lead
Correct Answer: Mercury
Solution : The correct answer is Mercury.
Biomagnification is the process of accumulation of toxic substances in the body of an organism and it passes and amplifies in the subsequent trophic levels or in a food chain. For an element to biomagnify it has to be fat
Question : Sourabh purchased an article for INR 48,000 and sold it at a loss of 12%. With that amount, she purchased another item and sold it at a gain of 20%. What is the overall gain or loss in INR?
Option 1: INR 2,688 loss
Option 2: INR 14,208 loss
Option 3: INR 2,688 gain
Option 4: INR 14,208 gain
Correct Answer: INR 2,688 gain
Solution : Cost price = INR 48,000 Selling price after 12% loss = $\frac{48000\times(100-12)}{100}$ = INR 42,240 Selling price after 20% gain = $\frac{42240\times(100+20)}{100}$ = INR 50,688 Profit = Selling price – Cost price = INR (50,688 – 48,000) = INR 2,688 Hence, the correct
Question : Asgari Bai is primarily remembered for her contribution to which of the following genres of music?
Option 1: Folk
Option 2: Carnatic
Option 3: Dhrupad
Option 4: Ghazal
Correct Answer: Dhrupad
Solution : The correct answer is Dhrupad.
Asgari Bai was a notable Indian Dhrupad singer recognised for her significant contributions to classical music. Throughout her career, Asgari Bai received several honours, including the Padma Shri, Tansen Samman, Academy Samman and Shikhar Samman, highlighting her excellence in
Question : The lender of the last Resort is:
Option 1: SBI
Option 2: IDBI
Option 3: NABARD
Option 4: RBI
Correct Answer: RBI
Solution : The correct option is RBI.
The term Lender of Last Resort describes the function of a central bank, such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which offers financial support to commercial banks or other financial institutions experiencing financial crises or liquidity shortages, particularly
Question : For the annexation of which Indian Kingdom, the "Doctrine of lapse" was not followed?
Option 1: Satara
Option 2: Nagpur
Option 3: Jhansi
Option 4: Punjab
Correct Answer: Punjab
Solution : The correct answer is Punjab.
In 1848, Dalhousie unveiled a plan dubbed the "Doctrine of Lapse". If a king did not have a natural successor, the British would take control of the kingdom under this policy. It prohibits the adoption of sons. The Doctrine
Question : Directions: Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will make the series logically complete. A_CCD_BCCDA_CCDABC_D
Option 1: CACB
Option 2: DACB
Option 3: BABC
Option 4: BBBB
Correct Answer: BABC
Solution : Given: A_CCD_BCCDA_CCDABC_D
To fill the series we have to divide the series – A_CCD /_BCCD / A_CCD / ABC_D Let's check each option – First option: CACB; ACCCD / ABCCD / ACCCD / ABCBD (No repeated pattern has
Question : There is a 40% increase in the amount in 10 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest on Rs. 30,000 after 3 years at the same rate?
Option 1: Rs. 3,745.92
Option 2: Rs. 7,491.84
Option 3: Rs. 9,364.80
Option 4: Rs. 5,618.88
Correct Answer: Rs. 3,745.92
Solution : Given: Simple interest on amount $P$ after 10 years = 40% of $P$ Term for Simple Interest, $n_1$ = 10 years Sum for compound interest, $P$ = Rs. 30,000 Term for compound interest, $n_2$ = 3 years Simple interest after $n_1 $ years =
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