Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which one of the following types of malaria is pernicious malaria?
Option 1: Vivax
Option 2: Relapse
Option 3: Tertian
Option 4: Malignant
Correct Answer: Malignant
Solution : The correct answer is Malignant.
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. It is a protozoan infection. There are 5 types of plasmodium parasites which cause malaria infection in human beings. They are:
Plasmodium
Question : Plant and machinery are
Option 1: Producer's goods .
Option 2: Consumer's goods .
Option 3: Distributor's goods
Option 4: Free goods .
Correct Answer: Producer's goods .
Solution : Correct Answer is Producer's goods .
In economics, goods produced for use in subsequent production, processing, or resale are referred to as producer goods, also known as intermediate goods. Producer goods either merge with finished goods or lose their unique characteristics during the
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Mankind does not know this.
(1) do
(2) had
(3) is
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : There is no improvement needed in the sentence.
The sentence is grammatically accurate and doesn't need any change. The sentence conveys the idea that humanity as a whole is unaware of something.
'Mankind' is treated as a singular noun and thus, the appropriate auxiliary verb
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bite the bullet.
Option 1: To take a risk.
Option 2: To enjoy something immensely.
Option 3: To endure a painful situation.
Option 4: To criticise someone harshly.
Correct Answer: To endure a painful situation.
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The idiom, bite the bullet is an informal phrase that means to do something unpleasant or painful.
Therefore, the correct answer is to endure a painful situation.
Question : Directions: What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 283, 308, 344, ?, 457
Option 1: 391
Option 2: 348
Option 3: 393
Option 4: 372
Correct Answer: 393
Solution : Given: 283, 308, 344, ?, 457
In the given series, add the squares of consecutive natural numbers. 283 + 52 = 283 + 25 = 308 308 + 62 = 308 + 36 = 344 344 + 72 = 344 + 49
Question : Directions: The bar graph below shows the percentage distribution of a company's total expenditures under various expense heads during 2013. Study the graph and answer the given question. The expenditure on the interest on loans is what percent more than the expenditure on transport?
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 10%
Option 3: 20%
Option 4: 40%
Correct Answer: 40%
Solution : Expenditure on the interest on loans = 17.5 Expenditure on transport = 12.5 Required percentage = $\frac{17.5 - 12.5}{12.5} \times 100$ = 40% Hence, the correct answer is 40%.
Question : The production of three products by three companies is given below in the table.
Which of the following gives the maximum production of a product by any company?
Option 1: Product C, Company 3
Option 2: Product B, Company 1
Option 3: Product A, Company 3
Option 4: Product A, Company 2
Correct Answer: Product C, Company 3
Solution : We can see from the data given that Company 3 produces the maximum number of product C which is equal to 40. Hence, the correct answer is Product C, Company 3.
Question : 'BRICS', the recently formed international organisation of five developing countries, consists of
Option 1: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
Option 2: Brazil, Romania, India, China and South Africa
Option 3: Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China and Spain
Option 4: Brazil, Romania, India, China and Somalia
Correct Answer: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
Solution : Correct Answer is Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
The 5 BRICS countries. The BRICS countries are an association of the countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The abbreviation consists in each case of the first
Question : Sanchi stupa is located in which states?
Option 1: Maharashtra
Option 2: Bihar
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Gujarat
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Madhya Pradesh.
Sanchi Stupa is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Specifically, it is situated in the town of Sanchi, which is around 46 kilometres north-east of Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. Sanchi is renowned for
Question : Which of the following teams won the Cricket's Inaugural Women's Premier League?
Option 1: Kolkata Knight Riders
Option 2: Delhi Capitals
Option 3: Mumbai Indians
Option 4: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Correct Answer: Mumbai Indians
Solution : The correct answer is Mumbai Indians.
In the final of the women's Premier League 2023, the Mumbai Indians defeated the Delhi Capitals by seven wickets. The Mumbai Indians emerged victorious in the first-ever women's Premier League, with the championship match in Mumbai. The
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