Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which of the following articles says that double jeopardy says that "no person shall be prosecuted or punished for the same offence more than once"?
Option 1: Article 21 (2)
Option 2: Article 19 (1)
Option 3: Article 20 (2)
Option 4: Article 22 (2)
Correct Answer: Article 20 (2)
Solution : The correct answer is Article 20 (2).
It is a part of the fundamental rights that are mentioned in Articles 12 and 35. Article 20 (2) deals with double jeopardy, which says that "no person shall be prosecuted or punished for the
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
In the flesh
Option 1: To be near death
Option 2: To talk
Option 3: In bodily form
Option 4: To get a tattoo
Correct Answer: In bodily form
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
In the flesh is an idiom that means to be present physically in front of someone rather than seeing them in a picture or imagination. This is correctly conveyed in the third option, which correctly
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (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.) (10, 22, 42) (15, 14, 44)
Option 1: (9, 22, 38)
Option 2: (12, 12, 24)
Option 3: (13, 12, 38)
Option 4: (6, 3, 17)
Correct Answer: (13, 12, 38)
Solution : Given: (10, 22, 42); (15, 14, 44)
Multiply the first number by 2 and, then add the resultant to the second number, to get the third number – (10, 22, 42); (10 × 2) + 22 = 20 + 22 = 42 (15,
Question : Select the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: Business
Option 2: Buisnesc
Option 3: Buisness
Option 4: Busines
Correct Answer: Business
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The correct spelling of the word is business. It follows the standard spelling rules and the correct arrangement of letters in the word. Business refers to the organised efforts and activities of individuals or entities (such as
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. –1, 0, 3, 8, 15, ?
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 26
Option 3: 23
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Given: –1, 0, 3, 8, 15, ?
Add consecutive odd numbers to the given terms in the series. –1 + 1 = 0; 0 + 3 = 3; 3 + 5 = 8; 8 + 7 = 15; 15 + 9 = 24
So, the
Question : Iltutmish established a centre of learning at :
Option 1: Multan
Option 2: Kolkata
Option 3: Alwar
Option 4: Patna
Correct Answer: Patna
Solution : The correct option is Patna.
Iltutmish, who was the third Sultan of Delhi from the Slave Dynasty, established a center of learning in Patna, which was an important city during the medieval period in India. This center of learning contributed significantly to the intellectual and
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The neighbour's words always tantalise us.
Option 1: Pacify
Option 2: Provoke
Option 3: Misguide
Option 4: Direct
Correct Answer: Provoke
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
In the context of the sentence, the use of the term tantalise suggests that the neighbour's words provoke or tease, causing curiosity or desire. Provoke is an appropriate synonym, as it denotes the idea of inciting a reaction
Question : Directions: Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select a different one. (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.)
Option 1: 7 : 334
Option 2: 5 : 134
Option 3: 9 : 720
Option 4: 11 : 1322
Correct Answer: 5 : 134
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: 7 : 334; 73 – 9 = 343 – 9 = 334 Second option: 5 : 134; 53 – 9 = 125 – 9 = 116 ≠ 134 Third option: 9 : 720; 9
Question : The Upanishads were translated by Dara Shikoh in Persian under the title of
Option 1: Mayma-ul-Bahrain
Option 2: Sirr- i - Akbar
Option 3: Al - Fihrist
Option 4: Kitabul Bayan
Correct Answer: Sirr- i - Akbar
Solution : The correct option is - Sirr- i - Akbar
The Upanishads were translated into Persian by Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, under the title of Sirr-e-Akbar which means The Greatest Mystery in Persian. This translation was
Question : By whom was the autonomous investment separated from induced investment?
Option 1: Joseph Alois Schumpeter
Option 2: Thomas Robert Malthus
Option 3: Joan Robinson
Option 4: Adam Smith
Correct Answer: Joseph Alois Schumpeter
Solution : The correct answer is Joseph Alois Schumpeter.
Joseph Alois Schumpeter is credited with first distinguishing between autonomous and induced investment. According to him, the driving force behind economic progress is an autonomous investment, which is characterised by a motivation to innovate and create
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