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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Option 1: 14

Option 2: 15

Option 3: 16

Option 4: 13

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Correct Answer: 14


Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –

Now, in the above figure, there are 14 triangles. They are AFG, AGC, ACF, BDE, BEF, BFD, GIH, HIJ, GHJ, HEL, HLK, HEK, HJK, ABH.

Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 17

Option 3: 15

Option 4: 6

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Correct Answer: 17


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: 12; 12 ÷ 3 = 4; 12 is divisible by 3.
Second option: 17; 17 is not divisible by 3. 
Third option: 15; 15 ÷ 3 = 5; 15 is divisible by 3.
Fourth option: 6; 6 ÷

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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence.

Ritika had a narrow escape as she was driving recklessly on the highway.

Option 1: come in handy

Option 2: cut both ends

Option 3: cock a snook

Option 4: close shave

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Correct Answer: close shave


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Close shave means a narrow escape from a dangerous or problematic situation. It describes a situation where something risky or undesirable almost happened but was narrowly avoided.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

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Question : Who among the following Indian female boxers won the gold medal in the 1st Edition of Elorda Boxing Cup 2022 held in Kazakhstan?

Option 1: Nikhat Zareen

Option 2: Mary Kom

Option 3: Alfiya Pathan

Option 4: Lovlina Borgohain

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Correct Answer: Alfiya Pathan


Solution : The correct option is Alfiya Pathan.

Alfiya Pathan, a young and rising star in Indian boxing, clinched the gold medal in the 81+ kg category at the inaugural edition of the Elorda Boxing Cup 2022 in Kazakhstan. She dominated the competition, earning a

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Question : An amendment of the constitution may be initiated ________.

Option 1: by the introduction by the President of India

Option 2: by the introduction of a bill in Rajya Sabha

Option 3: by the Governors of States

Option 4: by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament

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Correct Answer: by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament


Solution : The correct option is by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.

The presentation of a bill in either house of Parliament may commence an amendment to the Indian Constitution, subject

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Question : Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the stratosphere?

Option 1: It lies above the mesosphere

Option 2: It extends up to a height of 50 km

Option 3: It contains a layer of ozone gas

Option 4: This layer is almost free from clouds.

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Correct Answer: It lies above the mesosphere


Solution : The correct answer is It lies above the mesosphere.

The stratosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere, and it is the second layer of the atmosphere from the bottom. The troposphere is the lowest layer, followed by the stratosphere,

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Question : Who founded the Trinamool Congress in 1998 and became its chairperson after separating from the Indian National Congress?

Option 1: Jayaram Jayalalithaa

Option 2: Kanimozhi

Option 3: Supriya Sule

Option 4: Mamata Banerjee

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Correct Answer: Mamata Banerjee


Solution : The correct option is Mamata Banerjee.

The Trinamool Congress was founded by Mamata Banerjee in January 1998. She became the party's chairperson and has been a prominent political figure in West Bengal, India. Mamata Banerjee was a former member of the Indian National Congress

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Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter from the given alternatives. 

Option 1: A

Option 2: B

Option 3: U

Option 4: E

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Correct Answer: B


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: A; A is a vowel according to the English alphabet.
Second option: B; B is not a vowel according to the English alphabet. 
Third option: U; U is a vowel according to the English alphabet.
Fourth option: E;

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