Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : If the average total cost is Rs. 54, the total fixed cost is Rs. 45,000 and the quantity produced is 2500 units, find the average variable costs (in Rs.) of the firm.
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 36
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 36
Solution : The correct option is 36.
The formula is Average Variable Cost(AVC) = Average Total Cost(ATC)− Average Fixed Cost(AFC).
Given that the Average Total Cost (ATC) is Rs. 54, and the Average Fixed Cost (AFC) is calculated as Total Fixed Cost divided by the Quantity Produced:
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 90
Option 2: 91
Option 3: 103
Option 4: 75
Correct Answer: 91
Solution : Add the cubes of the numbers at the top of the figure for the bottom number. Figure one: (3)3 + (2)3 = 27 + 8 = 35 Figure two: (1)3 + (5)3 = 1 + 125 = 126 Figure three: (3)
Question : What is the most stable mineral during the process of weathering?
Option 1: Quartz
Option 2: Olivine
Option 3: Pyroxene
Option 4: Amphibole
Correct Answer: Quartz
Solution : The correct answer is Quartz.
In addition to being the most stable common rock-forming mineral in chemical weathering, Quartz is a mineral in the form of a shiny crystal. Quartz also resists mechanical weathering well due to its high hardness, and lack of cleavage.
Question : What is the aim of fundamental rights mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: To establish a welfare state
Option 2: To have an absolute independence
Option 3: To promote economic justice
Option 4: To establish political democracy
Correct Answer: To establish political democracy
Solution : The correct option is To establish political democracy.
The protection of individual liberty and democratic ideals predicated on the equality of all members of society is the goal of fundamental rights.
Question : Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
Option 1: Trnuk
Option 2: Blade
Option 3: Mentor
Option 4: Dinner
Correct Answer: Trnuk
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
The reason for the incorrect spelling is that "u" should be placed before "n". The correct spelling is trunk. It refers to the main stem of a tree or a large suitcase.
The meanings of the
Question : Directions: In the following question, one / two statements are given, each followed by two conclusions/assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions, if any, follows from the given statement. Statement: Travelling by metro in Delhi is more convenient and economical. Assumptions: I. Other modes of transport are not available. II. Metro services are reasonably good.
Option 1: Neither I nor II is implicit
Option 2: Only assumption I is implicit
Option 3: Only assumption II is implicit
Option 4: Both I and II are implicit
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Solution : Based on the given statements, let's analyse the given assumptions – Assumption I: Other modes of transport are not available – In the above statement, it has not been mentioned that the metro is the only means of transport available. Thus,
Question : Who is the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold in 400-metre runs?
Option 1: Sania Mirza
Option 2: Kamaljeet Sandhu
Option 3: Shiny Abraham
Option 4: P. T. Usha
Correct Answer: Kamaljeet Sandhu
Solution : The correct option is Kamaljeet Sandhu.
The first Asian Games was held in 1951 in India. At the Asian Games in Bangkok in 1970, Kamaljeet Sandhu won the 400 m gold medal. She completed the trek in 57.3 seconds. She is the first
Question : The endangered species are listed in which colour data book?
Option 1: Black
Option 2: Red
Option 3: Green
Option 4: Blue
Correct Answer: Red
Solution : The correct option is the Red.
Endangered species are the species that are very likely to become extinct shortly, either worldwide or in a particular region of any state or country. Red Data Book documents the rare or endangered species that exist within that boundary
Question : Refer to the following data table and answer the question.
What is the average bonus (in Rs.)?
Option 1: 606154
Option 2: 7880002
Option 3: 253333
Option 4: 224000
Correct Answer: 606154
Solution : From the table, The total bonus for managers = 3 × 60 × 0.30 = Rs. 54 lakh The total bonus for executives = 6 × 12 × 0.30 = Rs. 21.6 lakh The total bonus for trainees = 4 × 4 × 0.20 =
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. All the housewives who went to the Kalpatharu Supermarket in Bengaluru had one great ambition: to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for her (1)________. For this was what that notice just inside the entrance promised. It said, ‘Remember, once a week, one of our customers gets free goods. This may be your (2)________ day!’ For several weeks, Mrs. Batliwala hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky (3)________. Unlike her friends, she never gave up hope. Her kitchen was full of things which she did not need. She dreamed of the day when the manager of the supermarket would approach her and say “Madam, this is your lucky day. (4)________ in your basket is free." On Saturday morning, Mrs. Batliwala went to the supermarket and bought only tea. She went to the cash desk when the manager of the supermarket came up to her and said, “You are our lucky customer, and everything in your basket is (5)________!” Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: products
Option 2: sample
Option 3: everything
Option 4: packets
Correct Answer: everything
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, the phrase "everything in your basket is free" indicates that all the items in Mrs. Batliwala's basket are free of charge. The word "everything" is the most appropriate choice here
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