Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 14
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 16
Option 4: 13
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.
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
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 ÷
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
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:
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (46, 12, 17) (62, 12, 25)
Option 1: (85, 13, 36)
Option 2: (51, 27, 34)
Option 3: (39, 36, 18)
Option 4: (20, 15, 23)
Correct Answer: (85, 13, 36)
Solution : Given: (46, 12, 17); (62, 12, 25)
In the above-given sets, multiply the third number by 2 and then subtract the resultant from the first number to get the second number. (46, 12, 17)→46 – (17 × 2) = 46 – 34 =
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
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
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
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
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, G + T means G is the father of T, G – T means G is the sister of T, G × T means G is the brother of T, G ÷ T means G is the daughter of T. Based on the above, If P ÷ Q – L + N × M, then how is N related to Q?
Option 1: Son
Option 2: Brother
Option 3: Father
Option 4: Brother's son
Correct Answer: Brother's son
Solution : Given: G + T means G is the father of T, G – T means G is the sister of T, G × T means G is the brother of T, G ÷ T means G is the daughter of T.
As per the
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.
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,
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
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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