Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The price of a chair is Rs. 500. It has been sold at two successive discounts of 10% each. What is its selling price?
Option 1: Rs. 400
Option 2: Rs. 405
Option 3: Rs. 415
Option 4: Rs. 425
Correct Answer: Rs. 405
Solution : We know, Equivalent single discount = $(a+b-\frac{a×b}{100}$)%, Where $a,b$ are successive discounts. So, $10+10-\frac{10\times 10}{100}=19$% $\therefore$ Required selling price = (100 – 19)% of 500 = $\frac{500 \times 81}{100}$ = Rs. $405$ Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 405
Question : 1% of 1% of 25% of 1000 is:
Option 1: 0.025
Option 2: 0.0025
Option 3: 0.25
Option 4: 0.000025
Correct Answer: 0.025
Solution : Given: 1% of 1% of 25% of 1000 = $\frac{1}{100}×\frac{1}{100}×\frac{25}{100}×1000$ = $0.025$ Hence, the correct answer is 0.025.
Question : If $A:B=3:4$ and $B:C=6:5$, then $C:A$ is
Option 1: $10:9$
Option 2: $9:10$
Option 3: $8:9$
Option 4: $9:8$
Correct Answer: $10:9$
Solution : Given: $\frac{A}{B} = \frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{B}{C} = \frac{6}{5}$ Multiplying both the equations we get, $\frac{A}{B}\times \frac{B}{C} = \frac{3}{4}\times\frac{6}{5}$ $\frac{A}{C} = \frac{9}{10}$ ⇒ $\frac{C}{A} = \frac{10}{9}$ $\therefore C: A=10:9$ Hence, the correct answer is $10:9$
Question : X has been exercising his freedom of trade in Chennai to earn his livelihood. Such kind of freedom is provided in which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Article 18
Option 2: Article 19
Option 3: Article 17
Option 4: Article 16
Correct Answer: Article 19
Solution : The correct answer is Article 19.
The Constitution provides fundamental rights, which are justified and are outlined in six major categories. The Fundamental Rights are covered by Articles 12 to 35 of Part III of the Constitution.
The Indian Constitution's Article 19(1)(g) guarantees
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Horse : Foal :: Swan : ?
Option 1: Cub
Option 2: Lamb
Option 3: Cygnet
Option 4: Nymph
Correct Answer: Cygnet
Solution : Given: Horse : Foal :: Swan : ?
Like, a foal is a young horse. Similarly, a cygnet is a young swan.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Bahadur Shah, the ruler of Gujarat, was killed in a conflict with which of the following?
Option 1: Dutch
Option 2: English
Option 3: Portuguese
Option 4: French
Correct Answer: Portuguese
Solution : The correct answer is Portuguese.
The city of Bassein was given to the Portuguese in 1534 by Bahadur Shah. Afterwards, he signed another treaty to gain the favour of the Portuguese in exchange for the cities of Daman and Diu, Mumbai, and Vasai. While Bahadur
Question : Directions: In the following question, which set of letters when sequentially placed in the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? P_P_RPQ_S_Q_ST
Option 1: QRQPR
Option 2: QQRPR
Option 3: PQPRR
Option 4: PRQRQ
Correct Answer: QQRPR
Solution : Given: P_P_RPQ_S_Q_ST
Divide the series – P_ / P_R / PQ_S / _Q_ST Let's check each option – First option: QRQPR; PQ / PRR / PQQS / PQRST (No repeated pattern found.) Second option: QQRPR; PQ
Question : Find the compound interest on INR 50,000 for one year at 8% per annum when compounded half-yearly.
Option 1: INR 3,900
Option 2: INR 3,880
Option 3: INR 4,080
Option 4: INR 3,950
Correct Answer: INR 4,080
Solution : Given, Principal, P = INR 50,000 Rate of interest $r$ = 8% per annum compounded half-yearly = 4% per half-year Time = 1 years with half-yearly interest = 2 half years Amount = P × $(1+\frac{r}{100})^{\text{Time}}$ = 50000$(1+\frac{8}{2\times 100})^{2}$ = 50000$(1+\frac{4}{100})^{2}$ = 50000$(\frac{26}{25})^{2}$ =
Question : Which pass connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India?
Option 1: Banihal Pass
Option 2: Thamarassery Pass
Option 3: Rohtang Pass
Option 4: Lipulekh Pass
Correct Answer: Rohtang Pass
Solution : The correct answer is Rohtang Pass.
The Lahaul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh are connected to the Kullu valley through the Rohtang Pass. It is situated at 3,979 meters above sea level. On the Himalayan Eastern Pir Panjal Range, it is a lofty
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The most important fruit in Kinnaur is apricot. It is possible to get it at everyplace in huge amount.
Option 1: found for a huge amount everywhere
Option 2: found everywhere in a huge amount
Option 3: found everywhere with a huge amount
Option 4: find everywhere in a huge amount
Correct Answer: found everywhere in a huge amount
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
"Found everywhere in a huge amount" maintains the correct word order and usage.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The most important fruit in Kinnaur is apricot. It is found everywhere in a huge
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