Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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 =
Question : Directions: Select the related word from the given alternatives in the following question. India : Mango :: New Zealand : ?
Option 1: Apple
Option 2: Kiwi
Option 3: Grapes
Option 4: Banana
Correct Answer: Kiwi
Solution : Given: India : Mango :: New Zealand : ?
Like, the national fruit of India is the mango. Similarly, the national fruit of New Zealand is kiwi.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one number missing. Select the missing number from the given alternatives. 23, 28, 34, 41, 49, ?
Option 1: 59
Option 2: 57
Option 3: 58
Option 4: 55
Correct Answer: 58
Solution : Given: 23, 28, 34, 41, 49, ?
Here, add consecutive numbers starting from 5 in the previous number to get the next number. 23 + 5 = 28; 28 + 6 = 34; 34 + 7 = 41; 41 + 8 = 49; 49 +
Question : Which country's currency is Ngultrum ?
Option 1: Laos
Option 2: Bangladesh
Option 3: Nepal
Option 4: Bhutan
Correct Answer: Bhutan
Solution : The Correct Answer is Bhutan
The Kingdom of Bhutan, a remote, mountainous nation in central Asia, uses the Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN) as its official currency. For ngul and trum, it can be translated literally as "coin" or "silver." The Bhutan Ngultrum (BTN) is used as
Question : Directions: Which of the following interchanges in two mathematical operators will balance the equation given below? 75 ÷ 15 × 8 + 14 – 5 = 67
Option 1: ÷ and ×
Option 2: – and ÷
Option 3: – and ×
Option 4: + and –
Correct Answer: – and ×
Solution : Given: 75 ÷ 15 × 8 + 14 – 5 = 67
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: ÷ and × ⇒ 75 × 15 ÷ 8 + 14
Question : During a donation drive week of school, students determined to donate an average sum of Rs. 8,000 on each working day of the School, collectively (there was no holiday in the donation week except Sunday). From Monday to Friday, they collected Rs. 7,230, Rs. 6,435, Rs. 6,927, Rs. 6,855 and Rs. 6,562, respectively. How much they must collect on Saturday to meet their target?
Option 1: Rs. 6,991
Option 2: Rs. 13,991
Option 3: Rs. 6,000
Option 4: Rs. 4,991
Correct Answer: Rs. 13,991
Solution : Let the donation amount for Saturday be Rs. $x$. We know, Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of collection}}{\text{Number of days}}$ So, $8000= \frac{(7230+6435+6927+6855+6562+x)}{6}$ $\therefore x= 13991$ Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 13,991.
Question : Who was the creator of the famous Rock Garden of Chandigarh?
Option 1: Khushwant Singh
Option 2: Charles Corbusier
Option 3: Edward Baker
Option 4: Nek Chand
Correct Answer: Nek Chand
Solution : The correct answer is Nek Chand.
Nek Chand designed the Rock Garden in Chandigarh. He started constructing it in 1957, and it is a 40-acre sculpture garden. It is most famous for its recycled ceramic use. Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab,
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Wealthier countries are obligated to fulfil a commitment made in the Paris Agreement to provide $100 billion a year in international climate finance.
Option 1: feeble
Option 2: drape
Option 3: breach
Option 4: hale
Correct Answer: breach
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Commitment refers to a pledge or obligation to do something. It implies a promise or a dedication to fulfilling a particular task or agreement. Its antonym, "breach" means the violation or breaking of an agreement, duty, or obligation.
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