Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: The subjective number of applicants for the years 2008 and 2009 in a college is given in the following chart. Study the graph and answer the questions.
The subject for which growth of demand is minimum is:
Option 1: Statistics
Option 2: Zoology
Option 3: Botany
Option 4: Microbiology
Correct Answer: Botany
Solution : According to the given bar graph: Number of applicants for the year 2008 in Zoology = 854 The number of applicants for the year 2009 in Zoology = 932 Difference = 932 – 854 = 78 Percentage increased = $\frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Applicants in 2008}}\times100$ = $\frac{78}{854}\times100$ =
Question : Which of the following countries is not a producer of natural gas in the world?
Option 1: South Africa
Option 2: Norway
Option 3: United Kingdom
Option 4: Russia
Correct Answer: South Africa
Solution : The correct answer is South Africa.
The largest producer of natural gas in the world is the United States of America. Other producers are Russia, the United Kingdom, China, Iran, Norway etc. So far, the USA is the largest natural gas producer and
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, LEASE is coded as 14936 and PLEASE is coded as 941360. What is the code for P in the given code language?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : Given: LEASE is coded as 14936 and PLEASE is coded as 941360
By comparing all the coded sentences, we find that – The common code for LEASE is 14936. So, only the letter P is left, and in the given code 0 is left.
So,
Question : Match correctly the Nutrient deficiency given in List -I with the diseases caused by the deficiency given in List -II.
Option 1: (a)(iv) (b)(ii) (c)(i) (d)(iii)
Option 2: (a)(i) (b)(iii) (c)(ii) (d)(iv)
Option 3: (a)(ii) (b)(iv) (c)(iii) (d)(i)
Option 4: (a)(iii) (b)(i) (c)(iv) (d) (ii)
Correct Answer: (a)(iii) (b)(i) (c)(iv) (d) (ii)
Solution : The correct answer is (a)(iii) (b)(i) (c)(iv) (d)(ii).
Iodine is a mineral required for the formation of thyroid hormones. An iodine shortage can result in goitre or thyroid gland hypertrophy. Haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen,
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. Some R is C. II. All R is K. Conclusions: I. All K is R. II. All C is R. III. All C is K.
Option 1: Both conclusions II and III follow
Option 2: Both conclusions I and III follow
Option 3: Neither conclusion follows
Option 4: All conclusions follow
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All K is R – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing K lie outside the
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and (1)____ of the family itself. Even though we don't have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always (2)____ after by the members of the family. Elders and respect for elders is a major component of Indian culture. Elders are the (3)____ force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from (4)____ and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and (5)____ the Indian culture within us as we grow.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: pass on
Option 2: put on
Option 3: hold on
Option 4: grow on
Correct Answer: pass on
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Pass on means to transmit or give something to someone else, often used in the context of passing along information, knowledge, or an opportunity.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : What is the value of $\sqrt{729}+\sqrt{72.9}+\sqrt{7.29}$?
Option 1: 40.5
Option 2: 45.6
Option 3: 33.5
Option 4: 38.23
Correct Answer: 38.23
Solution : $\sqrt{729}+\sqrt{72.9}+\sqrt{7.29}$ The value of $\sqrt{729}=27$ The value of $\sqrt{72.9}=8.53$ The value of $\sqrt{7.29}=2.7$ Therefore, $\sqrt{729}+\sqrt{72.9}+\sqrt{7.29} = 27 + 8.53 + 2.7 = 38.23$ Hence, the correct answer is 38.23
Question : Godaan is a novel by Munshi Premchand published in the year _______.
Option 1: 2006
Option 2: 1936
Option 3: 1976
Option 4: 1906
Correct Answer: 1936
Solution : The correct option is 1936.
Godaan is a novel written by Munshi Premchand, and it was published in the year 1936. Set in rural India during the pre-independence era, Godaan captures the socio-economic and cultural nuances of the time. The narrative revolves around the
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 conclusion/s logically and definitely follow/s from the given statements. Statements: |. Some Salts are Baths. ||. All Tubs are Drums. |||. Some Baths are Tubs. Conclusions: I. Some Salts are Tubs. ||. Some Drums are Baths.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II do not follow
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some Salts are Tubs – According to the Venn diagram, there is no direct relation between salt and tubs. Therefore, this conclusion
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