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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : Which of the following persons' tenure was extended for one year as Chief of the Enforcement Directorate in November 2021?

Option 1: Pradyumna Sinha

Option 2: Sanjay Kumar Mishra

Option 3: Prateek Rai

Option 4: Vijay Verma

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Correct Answer: Sanjay Kumar Mishra


Solution : The correct option is Sanjay Kumar Mishra.

In November 2021, the Central Government extended Sanjay Kumar Mishra's term as Chief of the Enforcement Directorate by one year. However, the Supreme Court declared the extension illegal in July 2023, mandating his resignation by July

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Question : Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

A. featuring the fool, or jester, who represented the weaknesses,
B. fool's literature is the allegorical satires
C. popular throughout Europe from the 15th to the 17th century,
D. vices, and grotesqueries of contemporary society

Option 1: BCAD

Option 2: DABC

Option 3: CABD

Option 4: ACDB

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Correct Answer: BCAD


Solution : The correct choice is the first optionBCAD.

It introduces fool's literature as allegorical satire (B), establishes its historical popularity in Europe from the 15th to the 17th century (C), smoothly transitions to the key element (the fool or jester) symbolising societal

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Question : If ice floating on water in a vessel melts, the water level in the vessel:

Option 1: Increases

Option 2: Does not change

Option 3: First increases before decreasing

Option 4: Decreases

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Correct Answer: Does not change


Solution : The correct option is Does not change.

The weight of the displaced water is the same as the weight of the floating ice. When the ice melts, the amount of water created by the melting ice equals the amount of water that

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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.
Ancient coins are a fascinating (1)_______ into the past, providing insight into the culture, economy and politics of ancient civilisations. Coins were first invented in the 7 th century BCE, and the use of coins spread rapidly throughout the ancient world, and many civilisations minted their own unique coins with (2)_________ designs and symbols. One of the most significant aspects of ancient coins is the information they provide. Coins often bear the images and inscriptions of rulers, which can provide clues about their (3)______ and the values they held. They can also reveal information about trade and commerce, as well as the materials and technology used in coin minting. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in these coins are a (4)________ to the skill and creativity of ancient artists. While many ancient coins are now rare and valuable collector's items, they were once a common form of currency used in everyday transactions. Their ubiquity and durability have allowed them to survive for centuries, providing a window into the past for future generations to explore and (5)_______.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

Option 1: replenish

Option 2: worship

Option 3: favour

Option 4: appreciate

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Correct Answer: appreciate


Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option: "appreciate." 

Explanation:
"Appreciate" in this context means to understand or value something deeply. Here, the sentence suggests that ancient coins have survived for centuries, allowing future generations to deeply understand or value the past. 

The meanings of other

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Question : If $\sqrt7=2.646$, then the value of $\frac{1}{\sqrt{28}}$ up to three places of decimal is:

Option 1: 0.183

Option 2: 0.185

Option 3: 0.187

Option 4: 0.189

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Correct Answer: 0.189


Solution : Given: $\sqrt{7} =2.646$
Now, $\frac{1}{\sqrt{28}}$
= $\frac{1}{\sqrt{4\times7}}$
= $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{7}}$
= $\frac{1}{2\sqrt{7}}\times \frac{\sqrt7}{\sqrt7}$
= $\frac{\sqrt7}{14}$
Now put the value of $\sqrt{7} =2.646$
= $\frac{2.646}{{14}}$
= 0.189
Hence, the correct answer is 0.189.

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Question : Directions: Manisha's sister Sakshi is the wife of Shubham. Shubham is the brother of Darshan who is the son of Saloni. Saloni is the grandmother of Rekha who is the daughter of Darshan. Akash is the son of Manisha. How is Saloni related to Sakshi?

Option 1: Daughter-in-law

Option 2: Sister

Option 3: Mother-in-law

Option 4: Daughter

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Correct Answer: Mother-in-law


Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –

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

So, from the above family tree, Saloni is the mother-in-law of Sakshi. Hence, the third

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Question : Directions: Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group?

Option 1: RUY

Option 2: GJN

Option 3: BEI

Option 4: NQV

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Correct Answer: NQV


Solution : Let's check the options –

First option: RUY; R + 3 = U, U + 4 = Y
Second option: GJN; G + 3 = J, J + 4 = N
Third option: BEI; B + 3 = E, E + 4 = I
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