Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Who became the first Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University in 1969?
Option 1: B.D. Nagchaudhuri
Option 2: G. Parthasarathy
Option 3: Y. Nayudamma
Option 4: K. R. Narayanan
Correct Answer: G. Parthasarathy
Solution : The correct option is G. Parthasarathy.
The first Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), appointed in 1969, was G. Parthasarathy. He played a significant role in shaping the university's early development and academic direction.
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 4, 7, 14, 24, 41, ?
Option 1: 71
Option 2: 68
Option 3: 72
Option 4: 51
Correct Answer: 68
Solution : Given: 4, 7, 14, 24, 41, ?
Add 3 along with two previous numbers of the series to get the next number. 4 + 3 = 7; 7 + 4 + 3 = 14; 14 + 7 + 3 = 24; 24 + 14
Question : The plants of which of the following plant kingdoms are known as algae?
Option 1: Angiosperms
Option 2: Pteridophyta
Option 3: Bryophyta
Option 4: Thallophyta
Correct Answer: Thallophyta
Solution : The correct option is Thallophyta.
"Thallophyta" is an older term that was once used to refer to a group of plants characterized by a thallus. Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that can be found in various environments, ranging from freshwater to marine
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
I have been in Chennai since a week, but I am planning to return now.
Option 1: for
Option 2: from
Option 3: in
Option 4: No substitution required
Correct Answer: for
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The preposition for is used to talk about a period of time whereas, since is used for a starting point in time.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: I have been in Chennai for a week, but I
Question : In a triangle MNO, XA, XB, and XC are perpendicular bisectors on sides MN, ON, and OM respectively intersecting each other at X. If $\angle \mathrm{NMO}=55°$, then what is the value of $\angle \mathrm{NXO}$?
Option 1: 130°
Option 2: 110°
Option 3: 95°
Option 4: 125°
Correct Answer: 110°
Solution :
$\angle NXO$ is the angle made at the circumcenter of the triangle. ⇒ $\angle NXO = 2 × ∠NMO$ ⇒ $∠NXO = 2 × 55°$ ⇒ $∠NXO = 110°$ Hence, the correct answer is 110°.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, HOUSE is coded as 23617 and MOUSE is coded as 61235. What is the code for H in the given code language?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : Given: 1. HOUSE ⇒ 23617 2. MOUSE ⇒ 61235
After comparing both the words and their codes, we get – Common letters and codes in each word are O, U, S, E and 6, 1, 2, 3. The remaining letter and number codes in HOUSE
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
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. So, according to the above property and the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the
Question : In December 2022, Meghna Ahlawat was elected as the President of________.
Option 1: Table Tennis Federation of India
Option 2: BCCI
Option 3: Hockey India
Option 4: Wrestling Federation of India
Correct Answer: Table Tennis Federation of India
Solution : The correct option is the Table Tennis Federation of India.
Meghna Ahlawat has made history by becoming the first female president of the Table Tennis Federation of India, while Kamlesh Mehta, an eight-time national champion, assumes the role of the new
Question : A TV was bought for Rs. 21,000. After one year, its value depreciated by 5%. What will be the value of the TV after one year?
Option 1: Rs. 19,950
Option 2: Rs. 20,950
Option 3: Rs. 18,950
Option 4: Rs. 17,950
Correct Answer: Rs. 19,950
Solution : Given: A TV was bought for 21,000. After one year the value of the TV was depreciated by 5%. The value of the TV after 1 year = 21000 × $\frac{95}{100}$ = Rs. 19,950 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 19,950.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close 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
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