Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Who among the following personalities was appointed as the legal advisor of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the document of the Constitution?
Option 1: H. V. R. Iyengar
Option 2: S.N. Mukherjee
Option 3: B.R. Ambedkar
Option 4: B.N. Rau
Correct Answer: B.N. Rau
Solution : The correct answer is B.N. Rau.
B. N. Rau was designated as the Constituent Assembly's legal advisor. The secretary of the constituent assembly was H. V. R. Iyenger. The Constituent Assembly nominated S. N. Mukherjee as its principal draughtsman.
Question : Directions: In the following number pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following pairs. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 8, 108 14, 186
Option 1: 5, 73
Option 2: 11, 147
Option 3: 16, 204
Option 4: 9, 107
Correct Answer: 11, 147
Solution : Given: 8, 108; 14, 186
In the above-given pairs, multiply the first number by 13 and add 4 to the resultant to get the second number of the pair – 8, 108→8 × 13 = 104; 104 + 4 = 108 14, 186→14 ×
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Lion's mouth
Option 1: A dangerous situation
Option 2: Very talkative
Option 3: Having no sense
Option 4: A large share
Correct Answer: A dangerous situation
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The idiom lion's mouth is often used metaphorically to describe a perilous or dangerous situation. It conveys the idea that facing or being in a challenging or risky circumstance is akin to being in the mouth
Question : Which of the following organisations prepares topographical maps of India ?
Option 1: Geographical Survey of India
Option 2: Survey of India
Option 3: Geological Survey of India
Option 4: Archaeological Survey of India.
Correct Answer: Survey of India
Solution : The Correct Answer is Survey of India
Map-making and surveying are done by the engineering department of India, called Survey of India. These people create the topographical maps. In charge of mapping and surveying since its establishment in 1767, the Survey of India
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
I need to buy _______.
Option 1: a bread
Option 2: a loaf of bread
Option 3: a loaf bread
Option 4: breads
Correct Answer: a loaf of bread
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Loaf of bread means bread that has been shaped and baked into one piece. Thus, it is the appropriate choice to fill the blank with.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: I need to buy
Question : Which of the following government schemes provides subsidised food grains to poor households in India?
Option 1: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Option 2: Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Option 3: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Option 4: Atal Pension Yojana
Correct Answer: Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Solution : The correct option is Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) is a government scheme that provides subsidized food grains to poor households in India. Under the PM-GKAY, the government provides 5
Question : If $(y-\frac{1}{y})=8$, find the value of $(y^2+\frac{1}{y^2})$.
Option 1: 64
Option 2: 62
Option 3: 60
Option 4: 66
Correct Answer: 66
Solution : Given, $(y-\frac{1}{y})=8$ Squaring both sides, we get: $y^2+\frac{1}{y^2}-2(y)(\frac{1}{y})=64$ ⇒ $y^2+\frac{1}{y^2}=64+2$ ⇒ $y^2+\frac{1}{y^2}=66$ Hence, the correct answer is 66.
Question : Which of the following is not a sub-division of the Meghalaya plateau?
Option 1: Khasi
Option 2: Jaintia
Option 3: Garo
Option 4: Dhansiri
Correct Answer: Dhansiri
Solution : The correct answer is Dhansiri
The Meghalaya Plateau is situated on Peninsular India's north-eastern flank. It is one of the wettest and most seismically active regions on Earth. The Garo Hills, Khasi Hills, and Jaintia Hills are the three divisions of the Meghalaya plateau. All
Question : The first human heart transplant was performed in:
Option 1: 1972
Option 2: 1955
Option 3: 1967
Option 4: 1959
Correct Answer: 1967
Solution : The correct option is 1967.
The first human heart transplant was performed on December 3, 1967, by South African surgeon Dr. Christiaan Barnard. The recipient was Louis Washkansky. The groundbreaking surgery marked a significant milestone in medical history, advancing organ transplantation, and offering hope
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fallen flat
Option 1: To do something ultimately
Option 2: To fail or be ineffective
Option 3: To resolve
Option 4: To fall on the ground
Correct Answer: To fail or be ineffective
Solution : The most appropriate is the second option.
When something falls flat, it doesn't achieve the desired result and is unsuccessful.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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