Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted.
Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)_____and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2)_______of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users, and think about (3)_____they want from you when engaging. To gauge which uses are positive and (4)_____and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply: When does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5)_____use it all of the time?
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (1).
Option 1: agendas
Option 2: steam
Option 3: excuses
Option 4: considerations
Correct Answer: agendas
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The word agendas in this context emphasises that there are underlying intentions or purposes behind the content and interactions on social media, and individuals should be aware of these motives when engaging with the platform and its
Question : Which vitamin is synthesised in the presence of sunlight in our body?
Option 1: Vitamin B
Option 2: Vitamin C
Option 3: Vitamin D
Option 4: Vitamin A
Correct Answer: Vitamin D
Solution : The correct answer is Vitamin D.
Our bodies produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. The human skin's epidermal layer is where vitamin D is primarily synthesised when exposed to sunlight. The human body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus, both of
Question : Panchyayati Raj system is based on the Principle of
Option 1: Centralisation
Option 2: decentralisation
Option 3: Both of these
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: decentralisation
Solution : The Correct Answer is- decentralisation
People can participate in their own government through the Panchayati Raj System. The first tier or level of democratic government is known as the Panchayati Raj System. India's Panchayat Raj System aims to create democracy at the local level. The
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Guard ____ spelling mistakes.
Option 1: against
Option 2: after
Option 3: above
Option 4: at
Correct Answer: against
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blanks is the first option.
"Guard against" means to take careful action in order to try to prevent something from happening, and in the context of the sentence, it implies taking careful measures to prevent spelling mistakes.
Therefore,
Question : Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options. Your lack of knowledge of recent advances in technology will be a sitback for your business.
Option 1: advancess
Option 2: knowleidge
Option 3: bussiness
Option 4: setback
Correct Answer: setback
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
All the spellings, except sitback, have been spelt correctly. In this spelling, 'i' should be replaced with 'e'.
Setback: It means a reversal or check in progress.
Therefore, the correct answer is setback.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (17, 126, 7) (31, 286, 9)
Option 1: (29, 270, 9)
Option 2: (36, 223, 6)
Option 3: (42, 173, 4)
Option 4: (12, 117, 9)
Correct Answer: (36, 223, 6)
Solution : Given: (17, 126, 7); (31, 286, 9)
Here, (17, 126, 7)→(17 × 7) + 7 = 119 + 7 = 126 (31, 286, 9)→(31 × 9) + 7 = 279 + 7 = 286
Let's check each option – First option: (29, 270,
Question : Which one of the following inscriptions relates to the Chalukya king, Pulakesin II?
Option 1: Maski
Option 2: Hathigumpha
Option 3: Aihole
Option 4: Nasik
Correct Answer: Aihole
Solution : The correct answer is Aihole.
Aihole is an ancient archaeological site in Karnataka known for its historic temples and inscriptions. The inscriptions at Aihole are related to the Chalukya king Pulakesin II. Pulakesin II is credited with expanding the Chalukya Empire to its zenith. His
Question : Which of the following airports is India's first to be completely powered by solar energy?
Option 1: Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bangalore
Option 2: Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi
Option 3: Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), Kerala
Option 4: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai
Correct Answer: Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), Kerala
Solution : The correct answer is Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), Kerala.
Cochin International Airport in Kerala opened in 1999. is India's first airport to be completely powered by solar energy. The airport made headlines for its commitment to renewable energy
Question : Directions: In the following question, two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statements: No spaghetti is noodles. Some foods are spaghetti. Conclusions: I. All noodles are food. II. All foods are noodles.
Option 1: Only Conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only Conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both Conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All noodles are food – According to the Venn diagram, there is no direct relation between noodles and food.
Question : Select the most appropriate one word for the expression given below. Fear of heights.
Option 1: Agoraphobia
Option 2: Claustrophobia
Option 3: Acrophobia
Option 4: Homophobia
Correct Answer: Acrophobia
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The most appropriate one-word term for the fear of heights is Acrophobia because it precisely denotes the specific phobia related to high places. Acro comes from the Greek word for height or high altitude, and phobia
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