Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Which number will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? 26, 37, 50, 65, ?, 101
Option 1: 84
Option 2: 78
Option 3: 80
Option 4: 82
Correct Answer: 82
Solution : Given: 26, 37, 50, 65, ?, 101
Add consecutive odd numbers (starting from 11) to the previous term to obtain the next term. 26 + 11 = 37; 37 + 13 = 50; 50 + 15 = 65; 65 + 17 = 82; 82 +
Question : Who among the following was the first to invade India?
Option 1: Afghans
Option 2: Mongols
Option 3: Arabs
Option 4: Turks
Correct Answer: Arabs
Solution : The correct option is Arabs.
In the seventh century CE, the Arabs conquered India. The first encounter between the Hindu kings of Sindh, and the Arabs occurred in 636 CE when Arab armies led by Hakam attacked the Sindh province. The Arabs were first
Question : If $\frac{x}{3}+\frac{3}{x}=1$, then the value of $x^3$ is:
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 27
Option 3: 0
Option 4: –27
Correct Answer: –27
Solution : Given: $\frac{x}{3}+\frac{3}{x}=1$ ⇒ $\frac{x^2+9}{3x}=1$ ⇒ $x^2+9=3x$ ⇒ $x^2-3x+9=0$ ⇒ $(x+3)(x^2-3x+9)=(x+3)×0$ [Multiplying both sides by $(x+3)$] ⇒ $x^3+3^3=0$ (Applying formula) ⇒ $x^3=-(3)^3$ ⇒ $x^3=-27$ Hence, the correct answer is –27.
Question : A sum of Rs. 2,000 becomes Rs. 3,120 in two years at a certain rate of simple interest. What is the rate of interest per annum?
Option 1: 34% per annum
Option 2: 33% per annum
Option 3: 30% per annum
Option 4: 28% per annum
Correct Answer: 28% per annum
Solution : Principle amount (P) = Rs. 2,000 Amount after two years (A) = Rs. 3,120 Number of years (t) = 2 Interest earned = I = A - P = Rs. 3,120 - Rs. 2,000 = Rs. 1120 Use the formula below. Simple Interest
Question : India's short-range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi II, was successfully test-fired from ____________.
Option 1: Rutland Island, Andaman
Option 2: Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Chandipur, Odisha
Option 4: Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: Chandipur, Odisha
Solution : The correct option is Chandipur, Odisha.
India's short-range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi II, was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha, on January 10, 2023. The test launch was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter from the given alternatives.
Option 1: DHF
Option 2: KOM
Option 3: RVT
Option 4: WYX
Correct Answer: WYX
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: DHF; D + 4 = H; H – 2 = F Second option: KOM; K + 4 = O; O – 2 = M Third option: RVT; R + 4 = V; V – 2 = T Fourth
Question : Directions: In the following question, from the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. POLYTHEISM
Option 1: HOTELS
Option 2: SMITH
Option 3: PISTOL
Option 4: THESIS
Correct Answer: THESIS
Solution : Given: POLYTHEISM
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word POLYTHEISM – First option: HOTELS; All the letters of HOTELS are present in the word POLYTHEISM. Second option: SMITH; All the letters of SMITH are present in the word POLYTHEISM. Third option: PISTOL;
Question : Directions: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? _bbm_amb_m_a_bbm
Option 1: mbabm
Option 2: ambbm
Option 3: mabam
Option 4: abmab
Correct Answer: mabam
Solution : Given: _bbm_amb_m_a_bbm
To fill the series we have to divide the series – _ / bb / m / _a / m / b_ / m / _a / _ / bb / m Let's check the option – First option: mbabm; m / bb
Question : Select the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: Ingenous
Option 2: Ingenious
Option 3: Inginious
Option 4: Ingenius
Correct Answer: Ingenious
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Ingenious: This term describes someone or something clever, creative, and inventive. An ingenious person is skilled at thinking outside the box and finding innovative solutions to problems.
Therefore, the correct spelling is ingenious.
Question : The music legend Jagjit Singh is associated with:
Option 1: Ghazal
Option 2: Classical music
Option 3: Western Music
Option 4: Instrument
Correct Answer: Ghazal
Solution : The correct option is Ghazal.
It is an ode or amatory poetry style with roots in Arabic poetry and frequently addresses romantic and spiritual love. In terms of both critical and financial success, Jagjit Singh is regarded as the greatest ghazal singer and composer
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