Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Sales of Books (in thousand numbers) from six Branches - B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B6 of a publishing Company in 2000 and 2001. Study the graph and answer the questions. The total sale of branches B1, B3, and B5 together for both the years (in thousands) is:
Option 1: 250
Option 2: 310
Option 3: 435
Option 4: 560
Correct Answer: 560
Solution : Total sale of branches B1, B3 and B5 together for both the years = (80 + 105 + 95 +110 + 75 + 95) thousands = 560 thousands Hence, the correct answer is 560.
Question : The first grammarian of the Sanskrit language was
Option 1: Kalhana
Option 2: Maitreyl
Option 3: Kalidas
Option 4: Panini
Correct Answer: Panini
Solution : The correct option is Panini.
Panini was the first grammarian of the Sanskrit language. The writings of Panini set the groundwork for the study of Sanskrit and had a significant impact on the growth of linguistic analysis and grammar throughout the world.
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Fabricate
Option 1: Mimic
Option 2: Detached
Option 3: Concoct
Option 4: Flatten
Correct Answer: Concoct
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: Fabricate means to invent or create something, often with the implication of falsehood or deception. Concoct also means to create or devise something, especially a story or a plan, often implying a level of inventiveness or creativity.
Question : In India, the principle of 'procedure established by law' is taken from which constitution?
Option 1: Canada
Option 2: Irish
Option 3: Japan
Option 4: South Africa
Correct Answer: Japan
Solution : The correct answer is Japan.
The Japanese Constitution is where the phrase "procedure established by law" originated. According to the Procedure Established by Law, a law that has been duly passed by the legislature or other relevant body is only enforceable if the proper
Question : For an inferior good , demand falls when
Option 1: Price rises .
Option 2: Income rises.
Option 3: Price fall.
Option 4: Income fall.
Correct Answer: Income rises.
Solution : The correct option is income rises.
When consumer incomes rise, the demand for inferior goods tends to decrease, and conversely, when incomes fall, the demand for these goods tends to increase. This phenomenon occurs because as consumers experience an increase in income, they often
Question : Directions: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed in the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? no_m _l _o _m _ln_r _al
Option 1: naromra
Option 2: ranraom
Option 3: noamrna
Option 4: manrmao
Correct Answer: ranraom
Solution : Given: no_m _l _o _m _ln_r _al
To fill the series, we have to divide the series – no_m _l / _o _m _l / n_r _al Let's check the options – First option: naromra; nonmal / room
Question : What is the value of $\left(\tan 10^{\circ} \tan 80^{\circ}+\tan 20^{\circ} \tan 70^{\circ}+\tan 30^{\circ} \tan 60^{\circ}+\tan 40^{\circ} \tan 50^{\circ}\right)$?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: $(\tan 10^{\circ} \tan 80^{\circ}+\tan 20^{\circ} \tan 70^{\circ}+\tan 30^{\circ} \tan 60^{\circ}+\tan 40^{\circ} \tan 50^{\circ})$ $=\tan 10^{\circ} \tan (90^{\circ}-10^{\circ})+\tan 20^{\circ} \tan (90^{\circ}-20^{\circ})+\tan 30^{\circ} \tan (90^{\circ}-30^{\circ})+\tan 40^{\circ} \tan (90^{\circ}-40^{\circ})$ $=\tan 10^{\circ} \cot 10^{\circ}+\tan 20^{\circ} \cot 20^{\circ}+\tan 30^{\circ} \cot 30^{\circ}+\tan 40^{\circ} \cot 40^{\circ}$ $=1+1+1+1$ $=4$ Hence, the correct
Question : Directions: Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd word.
Option 1: Madhya Pradesh
Option 2: Himachal Pradesh
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Darjeeling
Correct Answer: Darjeeling
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: Madhya Pradesh; Madhya Pradesh is the state of India. Second option: Himachal Pradesh; Himachal Pradesh is the state of India. Third option: Maharashtra; Maharashtra is the state of India. Fourth option: Darjeeling; Darjeeling is the name of the
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. 2, 7, 17, 32, 52, 77, ?
Option 1: 107
Option 2: 91
Option 3: 101
Option 4: 92
Correct Answer: 107
Solution : Given: 2, 7, 17, 32, 52, 77, ?
In the given series, add the consecutive multiples of 5 – 2 + 5 = 7; 7 + 10 = 17; 17 + 15 = 32; 32 + 20 = 52; 52 + 25 = 77; 77
Question : Select the wrongly spelt word
Option 1: harange
Option 2: erudite
Option 3: gauche
Option 4: fallacious
Correct Answer: harange
Solution : The first option is correct.
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