Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The Sutlej has changed its path.
(1) journey
(2) course
(3) line
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Course refers to the direction or route taken by the river, so it is the most appropriate word to use in place of path, journey and line, as they do not fit in the context of the
Question : A shopkeeper buys two cameras at the same price. He sells one camera at a profit of 18% and the other at a price 10% less than the selling price of the first. His total profit or loss percentage is:
Option 1: 12.1% profit
Option 2: 12.1% loss
Option 3: 12.2% profit
Option 4: 11.1% loss
Correct Answer: 12.1% profit
Solution : Given: A shopkeeper buys two cameras at the same price. He sells one camera at a profit of 18%. The other is at a price 10% less than the selling price (SP) of the first. Let the cost price (CP) of each camera be
Question : Guru Shikhar on the Abu Hills is the highest peak of which mountain ranges?
Option 1: Sahyadri
Option 2: Purvanchal
Option 3: Anamalai
Option 4: Aravallis
Correct Answer: Aravallis
Solution : The correct option is - Aravallis
Gurushikhar, a mountain peak in Rajasthan's Arbuda Mountains, has the distinction of being not only Mount Abu's highest peak but also the highest peak in the entire Aravali mountain range. It reaches a height of 1,722 meters.
Question : The first step in the process of nutrition is the breakdown of glucose into a three-carbon molecule called ______.
Option 1: pyruvate
Option 2: propanol
Option 3: propane
Option 4: methanol
Correct Answer: pyruvate
Solution : The correct option is pyruvate.
Glycolysis is the process of breaking glucose molecules to generate energy. In this process, the glucose is broken down to create pyruvate in a cell's cytoplasm. The breakdown of one glucose molecule into two pyruvate molecules results in the
Question : The third proportion of 1.8 and 9 is:
Option 1: 7.5
Option 2: 35
Option 3: 81
Option 4: 45
Correct Answer: 45
Solution : Let the third proportional be $x$. By the definition of third proportional: $1.8:9::9:x$ ⇒ $\frac{1.8}{9}::\frac{9}{x}$ ⇒ $x=\frac{81}{1.8}$ ⇒ $x=45$ Hence, the correct answer is 45.
Question : Ajanta Caves were built during the period of
Option 1: Gupta
Option 2: Kushan
Option 3: Maurya
Option 4: Chalukya
Correct Answer: Gupta
Solution : The correct option is Gupta.
The Ajanta Caves were constructed between the 2nd and 6th centuries BCE during the Gupta dynasty. Buddhist monks constructed the caves over several centuries. The oldest caves are modest chaityas (prayer halls), whereas subsequent caves are more complex viharas
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:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the 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
Question : A sum amounts to Rs. 6580 in 2 years and amounts to Rs. 7896 in 3 years on compound interest (compounding annually) at the same rate of interest. What is the annual rate of interest?
Option 1: 30%
Option 2: 40%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 20%
Correct Answer: 20%
Solution : The sum amounts to Rs. 6580 in 2 years and Rs. 7896 in 3 years. Difference = 7896 – 6580 = 1316 The interest received by the third year is obtained from the amount at the end of 2 years Now, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal
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.
Most parents_________love and affection on their children.
Option 1: pour
Option 2: pore
Option 3: poor
Option 4: pool
Correct Answer: pour
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word pour is the correct choice, as it means to flow something in large amounts, and it helps convey the intended meaning that parents give large amounts of love and affection to their children.
The meanings of
Question : Of which of the following states is Jallikattu a famous bull-taming festival?
Option 1: Karnataka
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Arunachal Pradesh
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Solution : The correct option is Tamil Nadu.
Jallikattu is a famous bull-taming festival that takes place in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This traditional and cultural event is primarily celebrated in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, with the main events held in
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