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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : In which year was the Vernacular Press Act passed?

Option 1: 1867

Option 2: 1882

Option 3: 1878

Option 4: 1876

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1878


Solution : The correct answer is 1878.

In British India, the Vernacular Press Act was a law passed in 1878 that limited the freedom of the Indian-language (i.e., non-English) press. The Viceroy's Council of India, led by Viceroy Lytton, approved the Act by a unanimous vote.

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Question : The selling price of a chair is Rs. 1386. If the loss percent is 23%, then what is the cost price (in Rs.) of the chair?

Option 1: Rs. 1600

Option 2: Rs. 1800

Option 3: Rs. 1900

Option 4: Rs. 1067

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 1800


Solution : Given, Selling price (SP) = Rs. 1386
Loss % = 23 %
Let cost price be $\text{CP}$.
Hence, $\frac{\text{CP}(100-23)}{100}=1386$
⇒ $\text{CP}(0.77)=1386$
⇒ $\text{CP} = 1800$
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 1800.

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Question : Directions: Kathir is senior to Ganesh. Ganesh is a senior to Apparu. Apparu is junior to Raju. Raju is junior to Ganesh. Who is the most senior? 

Option 1: Ganesh

Option 2: Raju

Option 3: Kathir

Option 4: Apparu

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Kathir


Solution : Given:
1. Kathir is senior to Ganesh.
Kathir > Ganesh
2. Ganesh is senior to Apparu.
Ganesh > Apparu
3. Apparu is junior to Raju.
Apparu < Raju
4. Raju is junior to Ganesh.
Raju < Ganesh
From the above information, we get –
Kathir

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Question : Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?

Option 1: Battle of Takkolam

Option 2: Battle of Talikota

Option 3: Battle of Khanwa

Option 4: Battle of Panipat

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Battle of Talikota


Solution : The correct option is the Battle of Talikota

The Vijayanagara empire and the Deccan Sultanates engaged in a pivotal battle at Talikota, which led to the defeat of Vijayanagara and the collapse of the powerful South Indian empire. Talikota is located in

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Question : Directions: Pointing towards Anil, Shipra says, "His mother's father is the grandfather of my brother." How is Anil related to Shipra?

Option 1: Father-in-law

Option 2: Father

Option 3: Brother

Option 4: Cousin

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Cousin


Solution : The family tree will be –

Here, the quadrilateral represents the male and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.

So, from the above diagram, it is clear that Anil is Shipra's Cousin. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : Muscles are of three types. Which of the following is not one of them?

Option 1: Sesamoids

Option 2: Smooth

Option 3: Cardiac

Option 4: Skeletal

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sesamoids


Solution : The correct option is Sesamoids.

Sesamoid bones are not a type of muscle but rather a type of bone. Sesamoid bones are small, embedded within tendons, and often associated with joints. While muscles have different types (skeletal, smooth, and cardiac), sesamoid bones are a

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Question : The cells which are responsible for the production of antibodies are:

Option 1: red blood cells

Option 2: neutrophils

Option 3: lymphocytes

Option 4: platelets

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: lymphocytes


Solution : The correct option is lymphocytes.

Lymphocytes, a kind of white blood cell, are in charge of antibody synthesis. B cells, a kind of lymphocyte, are responsible for antibody production. These antibodies play an important role in the immune response, assisting the body in recognising and

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Question : Which of the following is not an example of fiat money in India?

Option 1: INR 500 currency note

Option 2: INR 200 bank cheque

Option 3: INR 20 coin

Option 4: INR 10 coin

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 200 bank cheque


Solution : The correct answer is an INR 200 bank cheque.

The government's money, known as fiat money, is not supported by tangible goods like gold or silver. Examples of fiat money are paper currency, coins, and demand drafts, but the INR 200

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Question : The angle subtended by a chord OP on the circumference of a circle is 90°. If the diameter of the circle is 44 cm, then what will be the length of the chord OP?

Option 1: 44 cm

Option 2: 88 cm

Option 3: 66 cm

Option 4: 22 cm

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 44 cm


Solution :

Given: OP = 44 cm
If an angle subtended by a chord on the circumference of a circle is 90°, then the chord is the diameter of the circle.
Hence, the correct answer is 44 cm.

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