Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The first Indian Hindi Scholar of the Mughal period was
Option 1: Malik Muhammed Jayasi
Option 2: Abdur Rahim
Option 3: Mulla Wajhi
Option 4: Chand Bardai
Correct Answer: Malik Muhammed Jayasi
Solution : The correct option is - Malik Muhammed Jayasi
The first Indian Hindi scholar of the Mughal period was Malik Muhammad Jayasi. He was a prominent poet and writer who lived during the 16th century. Jayasi is best known for his epic poem Padmavat,
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow[s] from the statements. Statements: Some mangoes are apples. All apples are grapes. No pear is a mango. Conclusions: (I) Some grapes are mangoes. (II) No grape is a pear.
Option 1: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Option 2: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Option 3: Only conclusion (I) follows
Option 4: Only conclusion (II) follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion (I) follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some grapes are mangoes – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the two circles representing grapes and mangoes overlap and
Question : The cost of manufacturing a tape recorder is Rs. 1500. The manufacturer fixes the marked price 20% above the cost of manufacture and allows a discount in such a way as to get a profit of 8%. The rate of discount is:
Option 1: 12%
Option 2:
8%
Option 3:
20%
Option 4:
10%
Correct Answer:
Solution : The cost of manufacturing a tape recorder is Rs. 1500. The manufacturer fixes the marked price at 20% above the cost of manufacture. So, the marked price = $\frac{120}{100}$ × 1500 = Rs. 1800 Profit = 8% So, the selling price = $\frac{108}{100}$ × 1500
Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
The researchers are ___ into the mode of life of diabetes patients as diabetes is a lifestyle ailment.
Option 1: inspecting
Option 2: investigating
Option 3: observing
Option 4: seeing
Correct Answer: investigating
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The word investigating is the most appropriate choice in this context because it conveys the idea of a thorough and systematic inquiry into the mode of life of diabetes patients. In the sentence, the researchers are trying to
Question : Directions: How many rectangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 11
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are 11 rectangles. They are BCED, ATUZ, SbPR, VePQ, eNOP, VNOQ, LKJW, XJIc, XJHY, CIHY, FdIG.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : A sum of Rs. 8,000 is divided into two parts. The simple interest on the first part, at a rate of 21% per annum, is equal to the simple interest on the second part, at a rate of 35% per annum. What is the interest (in Rs.) of each part?
Option 1: 1050
Option 2: 840
Option 3: 1400
Option 4: 1220
Correct Answer: 1050
Solution : Let the first part be $x$ and the second part be $(8000–x)$. Simple Interest (SI) = $\frac{(\text{Principal × Rate × Time})}{100}$ The simple interests earned on both parts are equal. Therefore, $\frac{(x × 21 × 1)}{100}=\frac{((8000–x) × 35 × 1)}{100}$ ⇒ $21x=35(8000–x)$ ⇒ $21x=280000–35x$ ⇒
Question : A boy covers a certain distance between his house and school on a cycle. Riding at an average speed of 15 km/hr, he is late by 10 min. However, with an average speed of 20 km/hr, he reaches the school 5 min earlier. Find the distance between his house and school.
Option 1: 25 km
Option 2: 20 km
Option 3: 15 km
Option 4: 30 km
Correct Answer: 15 km
Solution : Let the distance between his house and school be $x$ km. Given, the time taken to cover $x$ km at an average speed of 15 km/hr – Time taken to cover $x$ km at an average speed of 20 km/hr = 15 minutes So,
Question : The 'Glide Technique' is used in which track and field event?
Option 1: Pole Vault
Option 2: 4 X 100 Relay
Option 3: Shot Put
Option 4: Long Jump
Correct Answer: Shot Put
Solution : The correct option is the Shot Put.
The glide technique is used in the shot put event in track and field. In shot put, athletes use the glide technique to launch a heavy metal ball (the shot) as far as possible. This technique
Question : In which of the following years did the East India Company abolish the dyarchy system of Bengal?
Option 1: 1772
Option 2: 1765
Option 3: 1757
Option 4: 1779
Correct Answer: 1772
Solution : The correct answer is 1772.
In 1772, the East India Company ended Bengal's dyarchy. The term "dyarchy system" describes the two-tiered administrative structure in which the British East India Company and the Bengali Nawabs shared authority. Several factors led to the dissolution of the diarchy
Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two signs what will be the values of expression (I) and (II) respectively? x and – l. 24 ÷ 8 × 2 + 7 – 6 II. 8 × 6 – 9 ÷ 3 + 10
Option 1: 50 and 0
Option 2: 43 and 0
Option 3: 40 and 5
Option 4: 0 and 43
Correct Answer: 43 and 0
Solution : Given: × and – l. 24 ÷ 8 × 2 + 7 – 6 II. 8 × 6 – 9 ÷ 3 + 10
Interchange the signs according to the given instructions and after interchanging the equations become – I. 24 ÷ 8
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