Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?
Option 1: PSR
Option 2: TUX
Option 3: MPO
Option 4: YBA
Correct Answer: TUX
Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: PSR→P + 3 = S; S – 1 = R Second option: TUX→T + 1 = U; U + 3 = X Third option: MPO→M + 3 = P; P – 1 = O Fourth option: YBA→Y +
Question : Simplify the following: 18 × [24 ÷ 70 × {25 × 49 ÷ (5 × 7)}]
Option 1: 218
Option 2: 216
Option 3: 215
Option 4: 220
Correct Answer: 216
Solution : Given: 18 × [24 ÷ 70 × {25 × 49 ÷ (5 × 7)}] = 18 × [24 ÷ 70 × {25 × 49 ÷ 35}] = 18 × [24 ÷ 70 × {25 × $\frac{7}{5}$}] = 18 × [24 ÷ 70 × 35] =
Question : Which of the following Odissi dancers was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2000?
Option 1: Kelucharan Mohapatra
Option 2: Madhavi Mudgal
Option 3: Sanjukta Panigrahi
Option 4: Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi
Correct Answer: Kelucharan Mohapatra
Solution : The correct option is Kelucharan Mohapatra.
In 2000, the renowned Odissi dancer Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, one of the highest civilian awards in India. Kelucharan Mohapatra made significant contributions to the field of Odissi dance and was recognized for
Question : Directions: C has more money than E and E has more money than B. C is the second richest after A. Who has the least money out of A, B, C, and E?
Option 1: C
Option 2: A
Option 3: B
Option 4: E
Correct Answer: B
Solution : Given: (I) C has more money than E and E has more money than B. C > E > B (II) C is the second richest after A. After combing all the statements the arrangement is as follows – A > C > E >
Question : Match the following :
a.Bharatnatyam 1.Orissa
b.Kuchipudi 2.Kerala
c.Kathakali 3.Andhra Pradesh
d.Odissi 4.Tamil Nadu
Option 1: a b c d 4 3 2 1
Option 2: a b c d 3 4 1 2
Option 3: a b c d 2 3 4 1
Option 4: a b c d 1 2 3 4
Correct Answer: a b c d 4 3 2 1
Solution : The correct option is - a b c d 4 3 2 1
Indian classical dance known as bharatanatyam has its roots in Tamil Nadu. The name Kuchipudi comes from a village in the Andhra Pradesh state of
Question : In a regular polygon if one of its internal angles is greater than the external angle by $132^\circ$, then the number of sides of the polygon is:
Option 1: $14$
Option 2: $12$
Option 3: $15$
Option 4: $16$
Correct Answer: $15$
Solution : In a regular polygon, the relationship between an internal angle $(I)$ and an external angle $(E)$, $⇒I = 180^\circ - E$ ...(1) Given that the internal angle is greater than the external angle by $132^\circ$. $⇒I = E + 132^\circ$ ...(2) Solving the above equations,
Question : The committee to 'Operationalise the Suggestions to Teach Fundamental Duties to the Citizens of the Country' is popularly known as the_____________.
Option 1: L. P. Singh committee
Option 2: Abhijit Sen committee
Option 3: Paul Appleby committee
Option 4: J. S. Verma Committee
Correct Answer: J. S. Verma Committee
Solution : The correct option is the J. S. Verma Committee.
The committee to 'Operationalise the Suggestions to Teach Fundamental Duties to the Citizens of the Country' is popularly known as the Verma Committee. It was appointed by the then Prime Minister Atal
Question : The neutral point in the magnetic field of a horizontally positioned bar magnet is the:
Option 1: The point where the magnetic field changes direction.
Option 2: The point where the magnetic field is the weakest.
Option 3: The point where the magnetic field is the strongest.
Option 4: Point where the magnetic field is zero.
Correct Answer: Point where the magnetic field is zero.
Solution : The correct answer is Point where the magnetic field is zero.
The neutral point in the magnetic field of a horizontally positioned bar magnet is the point where the magnetic field strength is zero. This occurs along a
Question : Directions: EFHD is related to LMOK in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, OPRN is related to VWYU. To which of the following is JKMI related, following the same logic?
Option 1: QSPT
Option 2: TUWS
Option 3: QRTP
Option 4: RSTP
Correct Answer: QRTP
Solution : Given: EFHD is related to LMOK and OPRN is related to VWYU.
Add 7 to the place value of each letter of EFHD to obtain the required code – E + 7 = L; F + 7 = M; H + 7 = O; D
Question : Which river basin originates from the Western Ghats range of Karnataka state and has many tributaries such as the Noyyal, Kabini, Arkavathi and Amaravati?
Option 1: Sabarmati
Option 2: Brahmani
Option 3: Kaveri
Option 4: Periyar
Correct Answer: Kaveri
Solution : The correct answer is Kaveri.
The river Kaveri originates in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, near Talakaveri in the Kodagu district. The Kaveri River basin has several important tributaries, including the Noyyal, Kabini, Arkavathi, Amaravati, and Hemavati.
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