Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The sphere of living matter together with water, air and soil on the surface of the earth is known as ________.
Option 1: Lithosphere
Option 2: Biosphere
Option 3: Hydrosphere
Option 4: Atmosphere
Correct Answer: Biosphere
Solution : The correct option is a Biosphere.
The Biosphere is the overall ecological system that includes all living things and their interactions, including those with the Lithosphere, Cryosphere, Hydrosphere and Atmosphere. Eduard Suess, a geologist, coined the word Biosphere in 1875 and defined it as
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Renuka availed herself of all the leave to her credit.
(1) availed of
(2) availed
(3) availed to
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option. The sentence does not need any improvement.
Avail yourself of something means to make use of an opportunity in your favour, which in the sentence means to make use of the leaves in the form of credit.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on 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.) (377, 13, 29) (564, 12, 47)
Option 1: (227, 25, 9)
Option 2: (304, 19, 16)
Option 3: (475, 28, 17)
Option 4: (274, 9, 31)
Correct Answer: (304, 19, 16)
Solution : Given: (377, 13, 29); (564, 12, 47)
Here, (377, 13, 29)→377 ÷ 13 = 29 (564, 12, 47)→564 ÷ 12 = 47
Let's check the options – First option: (227, 25, 9)→227 ÷ 25 = 9.08 ≠ 9 Second option: (304, 19, 16)→304
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
Option 1: SWA
Option 2: UYC
Option 3: VZC
Option 4: CGK
Correct Answer: VZC
Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: SWA; S + 4 = W; W + 4 = A Second option: UYC; U + 4 = Y; Y + 4 = C Third option: VZC; V + 4 = Z; Z + 3 = C Fourth
Question : If PQ is a tangent of a circle (touches the circle at Q ) with centre O and angle POQ is 75°, then what is the value of angle OPQ?
Option 1: 15°
Option 2: 35°
Option 3: 30°
Option 4: 25°
Correct Answer: 15°
Solution : In a circle, the radius is perpendicular to the tangent at the point of tangency. This means the angle between the radius (OQ) and the tangent (PQ) is 90°. Given that the $\angle$POQ is 75°, $\angle$OPQ = 180° – 90° – 75° = 15° Hence,
Question : Nati is the folk dance of which of the following Indian states?
Option 1: Jharkhand
Option 2: Arunachal Pradesh
Option 3: Gujarat
Option 4: Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Himachal Pradesh.
Nati is a popular folk dance in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is traditionally performed during the region's festive occasions, celebrations, and social gatherings. Its lively and rhythmic movements characterise Nati, and it often involves
Question : Directions: The sum of the ages of the mother, daughter, and son is 87 years. What will be the sum of their ages after 8 years?
Option 1: 101
Option 2: 110
Option 3: 111
Option 4: 105
Correct Answer: 111
Solution : Given: The sum of the ages of the mother, daughter, and son = 87 years
Let the mother's present age be A years, the daughter's present age be B years, and the son's present age be C years. ⇒ A + B + C =
Question : Which one of the following days is not observed in October?
Option 1: Indian Air Force Day
Option 2: UN Day
Option 3: World Environment Day
Option 4: International Day of Non-violence
Correct Answer: World Environment Day
Solution : The correct answer is World Environment Day.
World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June, and the theme for 2023 is "Beat Plastic Pollution." Air Force Day in India is observed on 8th October. This day commemorates the official induction of the
Question : A sum fetched a total simple interest of Rs. 7728, at the rate of 7% per annum, in 8 years. What is the sum?
Option 1: Rs. 13800
Option 2: Rs. 16560
Option 3: Rs. 11040
Option 4: Rs. 8280
Correct Answer: Rs. 13800
Solution : Given: Total simple interest = Rs. 7728 Rate = 7% per annum Time: 8 years. Simple interest (SI) = $\frac{(\text{Principal × Rate × Time})}{100}$ Let the principal amount be P. So, 7728 = $\frac{P × 7 × 8}{100}$ ⇒ P = $\frac{772800}{7 × 8}$
Question : If $y$ is an integer, then $(y^{3}-y)$ is always multiple of _____.
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : $y^{3}-y=y(y^{2}-1)=y(y-1)(y+1)$ This product includes three consecutive integers: $y-1$, $y$, and $y+1$ In any set of three consecutive integers, at least one number is always a multiple of 3 and one is always even. Hence, the correct answer is 6.
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