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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : Directions: Find out the correct alternative that when filled in the blanks in the same sequence will make the series logically complete.
J_SX _WUTNS_P_OYLRKA_

Option 1: AKVML

Option 2: ALWPH

Option 3: ALWLK

Option 4: AKUOG

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Correct Answer: ALWPH


Solution : Given:
J_SX_WUTNS_P_OYLRKA_

Add 2 in the first and third letter and subtract 4 from the second and fourth letter of the given term –

So, the missing term is ALWPH. Hence, the second option is correct.

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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

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

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

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Question : Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?

Option 1: Wool

Option 2: Polythene bags

Option 3: Plastics

Option 4: Nylon

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Question : The lender of the last Resort is:

Option 1: SBI

Option 2: IDBI

Option 3: NABARD

Option 4: RBI

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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

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