Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The table indicates the number of students studying in three disciplines in four colleges.
Which college has the maximum number of students in Statistics?
Option 1: D
Option 2: A
Option 3: C
Option 4: B
Correct Answer: C
Solution : It is visible from the table that college C has the maximum number of students in statistics. Hence, the correct answer is C.
Question : The mind and ideals of the framers of Constitution are refected in the
Option 1: Preamble
Option 2: Fundamental Duties
Option 3: Fundamental Rights
Option 4: Directive Principle of State Policy
Correct Answer: Preamble
Solution : Correct Answer is Preamble
The Preamble, which serves as the Constitution's preface, outlines the fundamental principles and values upon which it is built. The "Objectives Resolution," which Pandit Nehru wrote and moved for the Constituent Assembly to adopt, serves as the foundation for the Preamble
Question : Ramesh marks his article at Rs. 6,000, and after allowing a discount of 20%, he still earns a 60% profit. What is the cost (in Rs.) of the article?
Option 1: 3,600
Option 2: 4,800
Option 3: 3,000
Option 4: 4,200
Correct Answer: 3,000
Solution : Let the cost price be denoted as CP, the mark price be MP and the selling price be SP. Let CP be Rs. $x$. Profit = 60% SP = CP + Profit = $x$ + 60% of $x$ = $x + 0.6x$ = $1.6x$ MP
Question : Jayalakshmi Eshwar won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2021 for her contribution to which Indian classical dance form?
Option 1: Bharatanatyam
Option 2: Kathakali
Option 3: Kathak
Option 4: Odissi
Correct Answer: Bharatanatyam
Solution : The Correct Option is Bharatanatyam
Being a top Bharatanatyam dancer of her generation, she is a globally recognised example of Bharatanatyam perfection. She is also a superb performer, choreographer, teacher, and author with over 50 years of dancing experience. Throughout her illustrious career, she has
Question : Brijesh can complete a work in 4 days, Ashish in 5 days, and Anand in 10 days. What will be the time taken by Brijesh, Ashish, and Anand to complete the work together?
Option 1: $1 \frac{9}{11}$ days
Option 2: 2 days
Option 3: 1 day
Option 4: $2 \frac{9}{11}$ days
Correct Answer: $1 \frac{9}{11}$ days
Solution : Brijesh can complete a work in 4 days, Ashish in 5 days, and Anand in 10 days. Brijesh's 1 day's work = $\frac{1}{4}$ Ashish's 1 day's work = $\frac{1}{5}$ Anand's 1 day's work = $\frac{1}{10}$ Their combined 1 day's work = $\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{5}+\frac{1}{10}=\frac{10+8+4}{40}=\frac{11}{20}$ So,
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
It is hard to draw clear lines of _____ (division) between work and leisure.
Option 1: comprehension
Option 2: administration
Option 3: demarcation
Option 4: procrastination
Correct Answer: demarcation
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
In the context of the sentence, the word demarcation fits well, as it refers to the action of defining or setting clear boundaries or limits. It aligns with the idea of distinguishing between work and leisure.
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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 35 : 15 :: 47 : ?
Option 1: 33
Option 2: 23
Option 3: 28
Option 4: 35
Correct Answer: 28
Solution : Given: 35 : 15 :: 47 : ?
Like, 35 : 15→3 × 5 = 15 Similarly, 47 : ?→4 × 7 = 28
So, 28 is related to 47. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence. I can't believe that I am doing this ordinary and dull task.
Option 1: immoral
Option 2: tenacious
Option 3: mundane
Option 4: destitute
Correct Answer: mundane
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The underlined group of words "ordinary and dull" is an expression describing a task that is common and lacks excitement. Ordinary refers to something usual or common and dull implies a lack of interest or excitement.
Question : Who is the first Indian President to be born in independent India?
Option 1: Pratibha Patil
Option 2: Droupadi Murmu
Option 3: Ram Nath Kovind
Option 4: Pranab Mukherjee
Correct Answer: Droupadi Murmu
Solution : The correct option is Droupadi Murmu.
Droupadi Murmu is the 15th President of India, elected on July 25, 2022. She's the first woman from a tribal community to become President of India. Before this, she served as a Minister in the Odisha Government
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
Tom Sawyer is one (1) / of the best kid stories (2) / that was ever written. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Here, it should be "were written" in place of "was written" as it refers to one of those stories that were written.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Tom Sawyer is one of the best kid stories that were
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