Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Study the following bar diagram carefully and answer the questions. The bar graph given below shows the foreign exchange reserves of a country (in millions US $) from 1991-1992 to 1998-1999.
The ratio of the number of years, in which the foreign exchange reserves are above the average reserves, to those in which the reserves are below the average reserves is:
Option 1: 2 : 6
Option 2: 3 : 4
Option 3: 3 : 5
Option 4: 4 : 4
Correct Answer: 3 : 5
Solution : Average of the foreign exchange reserves of a country (in millions USD) from 1991-1992 to 1998-1999 is: $=\frac{2640+3720+2520+3360+3120+4320+5040+3120}{8}$ = 3480 The number of years in which the reserves are above the average reserves = 3 The number of years in which the reserves
Question : The price of a commodity is decreased by 25 percent and therefore a household increases the consumption of that commodity by 20 kg to keep the expenditure same. What was the earlier consumption?
Option 1: 60 kg
Option 2: 55 kg
Option 3: 75 kg
Option 4: 45 kg
Correct Answer: 60 kg
Solution : Original price = Rs. 100 per kg Original consumption = $x$ kg After a decrease of 25%, New price = Rs. 75 per kg New consumption = $x$ + 20 kg Original expenditure = 100$x$ New expenditure = $75\times(x + 20) = 75x +
Question : Roma spends 25% of her income on food, 15% on children's books and 75% of the remaining income on uniforms. What is the percentage of income she is left with?
Option 1: 35%
Option 2: 20%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 19%
Correct Answer: 15%
Solution : Let the income be 100. Spent on food = 25% Spent on children book = 15% Remaining salary = 100 – 25 – 15 = 60% 75% of the remaining on uniform = $\frac{75}{100}\times60=45$ $\therefore$ She left with 60 – 45 = 15% Hence, the
Question : Which of the following articles is related to the provision of Co-operative Societies in the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: 243 ZG to 243 ZJ
Option 2: 243 P to 243 ZG
Option 3: 243 ZH to 243 ZT
Option 4: 243 A to 243 O
Correct Answer: 243 ZH to 243 ZT
Solution : The correct answer is 243 ZH to 243 ZT.
The provisions related to cooperative societies in the Indian Constitution can be found in Articles 243 ZH to 243 ZT. These articles pertain to the establishment, organisation, and functioning of co-operative
Question : Directions: The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operations(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.
Option 1: 5 : 23
Option 2: 4 : 19
Option 3: 2 : 11
Option 4: 7 : 32
Correct Answer: 7 : 32
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 5 : 23; 5 × 4 = 20; 20 + 3 = 23 Second option: 4 : 19; 4 × 4 = 16; 16 + 3 = 19 Third option: 2 : 11; 2 × 4
Question : A teacher wants to arrange his students in an equal number of rows and columns. If there are 1369 students, the number of students in the last row is:
Option 1: 37
Option 2: 32
Option 3: 63
Option 4: 47
Correct Answer: 37
Solution : The teacher wants to arrange the students in a square formation, where the number of rows equals the number of columns. The number of students, 1369, is a perfect square (since 372 = 1369). Therefore, the teacher can arrange the students in 37 rows
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. As it is a rainy season, it is raining cats and mice.
Option 1: it is raining tigers and lions
Option 2: it is raining cats and dogs
Option 3: it is raining dogs and wolves
Option 4: it is raining birds and beats
Correct Answer: it is raining cats and dogs
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The correct idiom for heavy rainfall is "raining cats and dogs". This idiom is well-established and widely understood to convey the idea of a very heavy downpour.
So, the correct
Question : The primary goal of planning for disasters is to reduce
Option 1: Death
Option 2: Damage
Option 3: Risk
Option 4: Vulnerability
Correct Answer: Damage
Solution : The correct answer is Damage.
The primary goal of planning for disaster is to reduce the damage. In the planning process of disasters, the estimate of the range of risks and abilities should be prepared so that the minimum damage to life and property will
Question : Which constitutional amendment act added provisions related to Municipalities in the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: 97th Amendment Act 2011
Option 2: 71st Amendment Act 1992
Option 3: 74th Amendment Act 1992
Option 4: 69th Amendment Act 1993
Correct Answer: 74th Amendment Act 1992
Solution : The correct option is the 74th Amendment Act 1992.
The provisions related to Municipalities in the Indian Constitution were added by the 74th Amendment Act of 1992. This amendment aimed at promoting local self-governance, and empowering urban local bodies. Some key
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, TRIM is coded as 6794, and MINT is coded as 3679. What is the code for R in the given code language?
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: 1. TRIM ⇒ 6794 2. MINT ⇒ 3679
By comparing the coded words, we find that – In words 1 and 2, the common letters are M, I, and T and the common codes are 7, 9, and 6. The remaining letters and codes
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