Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Who among the following has been elected as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in October 2022?
Option 1: Roger Binny
Option 2: Sachin Tendulkar
Option 3: Kapil Dev
Option 4: Ravi Shastri
Correct Answer: Roger Binny
Solution : The correct answer is Roger Binny.
Former cricketer Roger Binny, who played a crucial role in India's 1983 World Cup victory, has assumed the role of President at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Taking over from former Indian cricket
Question : What is the volume of a cube whose side length is 6 metres?
Option 1: 36 cubic metres
Option 2: 120 cubic metres
Option 3: 208 cubic metres
Option 4: 216 cubic metres
Correct Answer: 216 cubic metres
Solution : Given: Side length = 6 m Volume of the cube = (side)3 = 63 = 216 cubic metres Hence, the correct answer is 216 cubic metres.
Question : 50% of A is equal to 80% of B. What is the ratio of A to B?
Option 1: 5 : 8
Option 2: 5 : 4
Option 3: 4 : 5
Option 4: 8 : 5
Correct Answer: 8 : 5
Solution : 50% of A is equal to 80% of B ⇒ $\frac{50}{100}\times{\text{A}} = \frac{80}{100}\times{\text{B}}$ ⇒ 5A = 8B ⇒ A : B = 8 : 5 Hence, the correct answer is 8 : 5.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 187 : 11
Option 2: 194 : 12
Option 3: 195 : 13
Option 4: 224 : 14
Correct Answer: 194 : 12
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 187 : 11; 187 ÷ 11 = 17; 187 is divisible by 11. Second option: 194 : 12; 194 ÷ 12 = 16.17; 194 is not divisible by 12. Third option: 195 : 13; 195 ÷
Question : Directions: Find the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 58
Option 4: 54
Correct Answer: 54
Solution : Here, diagonally opposite numbers are thrice of the number (7, 14, and 18). Like, 21 = 7 × 3 And, 42 = 14 × 3 Similarly, 18 × 3 = 54
So, the missing number in the figure is 54. Hence, the fourth option is
Question : Which of the following sentences is incorrect about the government budget?
Option 1: The government budget is a constitutional requirement in India.
Option 2: It is a statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the government for the financial year.
Option 3: It comprises two accounts.
Option 4: It is a statement of receipts and expenditures incurred by the government.
Correct Answer: It is a statement of receipts and expenditures incurred by the government.
Solution : The correct option is It is a statement of receipts and expenditures incurred by the government.
An estimate of anticipated revenues and expenses for a specific fiscal year is what the government budget is,
Question : What is the name of the chemical compound having the molecular formula C3H4O, which is used for the production of acrylic acid and acrylate ester?
Option 1: Naphthaldehyde
Option 2: Vanillin
Option 3: Acrolein
Option 4: Muscone
Correct Answer: Acrolein
Solution : The correct option is Acrolein.
Acrolein is used in the production of acrylic acid and its esters, which are essential in the manufacture of various polymers and materials. Additionally, acrolein has applications as a biocide and herbicide. Acrolein is highly toxic.
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The text_________ (implies) to several themes that need closer examination.
Option 1: alludes
Option 2: deceives
Option 3: embellishes
Option 4: apprehends
Correct Answer: alludes
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Imply means to suggest, indicate, or express something indirectly without explicitly stating it. Alludes is the appropriate synonym, as it means to suggest or indirectly refer to something.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The remainder of the term $9+9^2+\ldots+9^{(2 n+1)}$ when divided by 6 is:
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given, $9+9^2+\ldots+9^{(2 n+1)}$ is divided by 6 Consider, $9+9^2+\ldots+9^{(2 n+1)}$ Here, for each term in the series, the remainder when divided by 6 is 3. The sum of the remainder of each term = 3 + 3 + 3 + ............+ up to 2n +
Question : Directions: A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the first option is correct.
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