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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : What is the value of the expression $1-7+2-8+3-9+4-10+\ldots \ldots$ to 100 terms?

Option 1: – 200

Option 2: – 360

Option 3: – 300

Option 4: – 240

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Correct Answer: – 300


Solution : The given expression alternates between adding and subtracting the numbers 1, 7, 2, 8, 3, 9, 4, 10, and so on.
We can observe that the numbers being added increase by 1 each time, while the numbers being subtracted also increase by 1 each

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Witty

Option 1: Serious

Option 2: Cynical

Option 3: Callous

Option 4: Giddy

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Correct Answer: Serious


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:
Witty refers to someone who is clever and humorous. Its antonym, serious, denotes someone who is solemn or lacking humour.

The meanings of the other words are as follows:

  • Cynical: It means distrusting others' motives,
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Question : The length and breadth of a rectangle are doubled. Percentage increase in area is:

Option 1: 150%

Option 2: 200%

Option 3: 300%

Option 4: 400%

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 300%


Solution : Let the length of the rectangle be $x$ and breadth be $y$.
So, area = $xy$
The length and breadth of a rectangle are doubled.
So, length and breadth become $2x$ and $2y$ respectively.
The area becomes, $2x×2y=4xy$
The percentage increase $=\frac{4xy-xy}{xy}×100=300$%
Hence, the correct

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Question : Hypertension is the term used for

Option 1: increase in heart rate

Option 2: decrease in heart rate

Option 3: decrease in blood pressure

Option 4: increase in blood pressure

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: increase in blood pressure


Solution : The correct option is increase in blood pressure.

Hypertension is the medical term used to describe high blood pressure. It is a condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently elevated, which can lead

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Question : ______ dance is introverted and restrained compared to most other dances of India – the artist never establishes eye contact with the audience.

Option 1: Kathakali

Option 2: Manipuri

Option 3: Kuchipudi

Option 4: Bharatnatyam

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Manipuri


Solution : The correct answer is Manipuri.

The state of Manipur is where Manipuri dance, sometimes known as Manipuri Raas Leela, had its start as a significant Indian classical dance style. It is one of India's six traditional dance forms.

In contrast to other classical Indian

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Question : Directions: In the given 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.

Throw a stone _______ the fierce dog.

Option 1: at

Option 2: upon

Option 3: on

Option 4: above

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: at


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The preposition at is the correct choice according to the context, as it correctly helps in referring to the fierce dog at which the stone should be thrown. It is more appropriate than "on" because "on" is

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Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in reflection.
Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear as the

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Question : The second annual session of the Indian National Congress was held at which of the following places?

Option 1: Bombay

Option 2: Delhi

Option 3: Calcutta

Option 4: Madras

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Calcutta


Solution : The correct answer is Calcutta.

The second annual session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta (now Kolkata). It took place from December 28 to 30, 1886.

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Question : In which dialdehyde are two formyl groups attached to adjacent carbon centres on a benzene ring and form fluorescent conjugation products with primary amines?

Option 1: Phthalaldehyde

Option 2: Acetaldehyde

Option 3: Valeraldehyde

Option 4: Isobutyraldehyde

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Phthalaldehyde


Solution : The correct answer is Phthalaldehyde.

Phthalaldehyde is a dialdehyde in which two formal groups are attached to adjacent carbon centres on a benzene ring. It forms a fluorescent conjugation product with primary amines. It is used as a disinfectant, mainly for dental and medical

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Question : Directions: If C = 3, CEP = 24 then what will be the value of HUX?

Option 1: 47

Option 2: 49

Option 3: 51

Option 4: 53

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 53


Solution : Given:
C = 3, CEP = 24

The place value of C is 3.
Thus, C is coded as 3.
Add the place value of letters of CEP, to get the required code –
C→3; E→5; P→16
Now, add the place value→3 + 5 +

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