Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which of the following statements is correct? I. The death rate in India was 7.2 per 1000 in 2011. II. Life expectancy at birth was 72.6 years in 2012.
Option 1: Only II
Option 2: Both I and II
Option 3: Neither I nor II
Option 4: Only I
Correct Answer: Only I
Solution : The correct answer is Only I.
In 2011, the death rate in India was 7.2 per 1000, which was 25 per 1000 in 1951. This drastic decline was due to the various campaigns, and the efforts applied by the different governments. Life expectancy
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. A, C, E→B, D, F G, I, K→(?)
Option 1: L, J, H
Option 2: Z, Y, X
Option 3: H, J, L
Option 4: K, L, M
Correct Answer: H, J, L
Solution : Given: A, C, E→B, D, F
Add 1 to the place value of the given letters to get the required missing letters. Like, A, C, E→A + 1 = B; C + 1 = D; E + 1 = F→B, D, F Similarly,
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The transient rains have caused harm to the crops in the north.
Option 1: Perpetual
Option 2: Long
Option 3: Fleeting
Option 4: Stable
Correct Answer: Fleeting
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The word transient means temporary or passing quickly. Fleeting is the most suitable synonym here, indicating something brief or passing swiftly.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The loudness of the sound depends on:
Option 1: Frequency
Option 2: Wavelength
Option 3: Amplitude
Option 4: Pitch
Correct Answer: Amplitude
Solution : The correct option is Amplitude.
The intensity or amplitude of a sound determines its loudness. The amplitude of a sound wave determines how loud it is perceived. In the context of sound waves, amplitude reflects the height or size of the wave, and it correlates
Question : Which country won the 2022 FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup?
Option 1: Belgium
Option 2: Germany
Option 3: Netherlands
Option 4: Spain
Correct Answer: Netherlands
Solution : The correct option is the Netherlands.
The Netherlands secured a historic fourth Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup title by defeating Germany 3-1 in the 2022 final in South Africa. The Dutch women previously triumphed in 1997, 2009, and 2013. This marked the ninth
Question : ‘2G Saga Unfolds’ book was written by ______.
Option 1: Mohsin Hamid
Option 2: Tarun Vijay
Option 3: Andimuthu Raja
Option 4: Kanwaljit Singh
Correct Answer: Andimuthu Raja
Solution : The correct answer is Andimuthu Raja.
The book ‘’2G Saga Unfolds’’ was written by Andimuthu Raja. The book refers to the major corruption scandal that unfolded in 2008. Andimuthu Raja was the minister of communication and information technology in the UPA Government
Question : Directions: Out of the given letter clusters, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one option is NOT like the other three. Select the option which is different from the rest.
Option 1: ABC
Option 2: JKL
Option 3: RTU
Option 4: FGH
Correct Answer: RTU
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: ABC; A + 1 = B; B + 1 = C Second option: JKL; J + 1 = K; K + 1 = L Third option: RTU; R + 2 = T; T + 1 = U Fourth
Question : Directions: Select the triad in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following triads. 14 – 15 – 145 12 – 27 – 195 (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: 25 – 21 – 670
Option 2: 17 – 31 – 240
Option 3: 11 – 19 – 230
Option 4: 12 – 52 – 450
Correct Answer: 17 – 31 – 240
Solution : Given: 14 – 15 – 145; 12 – 27 – 195
In the given triads, multiply the sum of the first two numbers by 5 to get the third number. (14 – 15 – 145)→(14 + 15) × 5 = 29
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusions logically follow from the given statements. Statements: I. All papers are scissors. II. Some scissors are books. III. All books are animals. Conclusions: I. Some animals are books II. Some scissors are paper.
Option 1: Only conclusion (II) follows
Option 2: Only conclusion (I) follows
Option 3: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Correct Answer: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some animals are books – From the Venn diagram, we can see that the circle representing books is completely inside
Question : As an export item of India, which spice occupies the top position in value?
Option 1: Pepper
Option 2: Chillies
Option 3: Turmeric
Option 4: Cardamom
Correct Answer: Chillies
Solution : The correct option is Chillies.
India is the principal exporter of spices worldwide. The most common spice exported from India is chillies. With 2,133 shipments, India leads the top 3 exporters of red chilli spices, followed by Pakistan with 36 shipments and China with 25
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