Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cry for the moon
Option 1: To start performing better.
Option 2: To have patience.
Option 3: To desire the unattainable.
Option 4: To be extremely happy.
Correct Answer: To desire the unattainable.
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The idiom "cry for the moon" is used to convey the idea of expressing a desire for something that is impossible or highly unlikely to happen. The phrase suggests an impractical or unrealistic wish, similar
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
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
Question : Blood fails to clot while flowing in the blood vessel because of the presence of
Option 1: Heparin
Option 2: Prothrombin
Option 3: Haemoglobin
Option 4: Hirudin
Correct Answer: Heparin
Solution : The correct option is Heparin.
Because to the presence of anticoagulants such as heparin and endothelial cells lining the blood vessels, blood fails to clot while travelling through the blood vessels. These natural processes prevent blood from clotting spontaneously inside the circulation, ensuring that blood
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She is the least reliablest person of all.
Option 1: leastest reliable
Option 2: less reliable
Option 3: least reliable
Option 4: lesser reliable
Correct Answer: least reliable
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The word least already indicates a superlative degree, so adding reliable after it is sufficient. Least is already a superlative form, and it does not require the additional "-est" suffix when used with adjectives.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Which of the following statements is false about the right to freedom of religion mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: It provides freedom to manage religious affairs.
Option 2: It provides freedom of worship.
Option 3: It is mentioned in Articles 25 to 28.
Option 4: It mentions that the state has its own religion.
Correct Answer: It mentions that the state has its own religion.
Solution : The correct option is It mentions that the state has its religion.
Every citizen has the freedom to preach, practice, and spread their chosen religion. This right also allows everyone to propagate it without worrying about
Question : Rahul alone can complete a work in 10 days and Sonu alone can complete the same work in 15 days. If they work together for 4 days, then what part of total work is left?
Option 1: $\frac{2}{3}$
Option 2: $\frac{1}{5}$
Option 3: $\frac{1}{3}$
Option 4: $\frac{2}{5}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{3}$
Solution : Time taken by Rahul to complete the work = 10 days Time taken by Sonu to complete the work = 15 days Let the total work = LCM of 18 and 15 = 90 units Efficiency of Rahul = $\frac{90}{10}$ = 9 units/day Efficiency of
Question : The Chari Folk dance is primarily performed by women of which Indian state?
Option 1: Odisha
Option 2: Karnataka
Option 3: Jharkhand
Option 4: Rajasthan
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Solution : The correct answer is Rajasthan.
The Chari folk dance, also known as the "Chari Dance," is primarily performed by women in the Indian state of Rajasthan. This traditional dance form is a significant part of the cultural heritage of Rajasthan and is often performed
Question : The marked price of the cupboard is INR 15,750, which is 50% above its cost price. It is sold at a discount of 40%. What is the profit/loss percentage?
Option 1: Profit, 10%
Option 2: Loss, 10%
Option 3: Loss, 20%
Option 4: Profit, 20%
Correct Answer: Loss, 10%
Solution : MP is 50% more than CP Here the cost price is denoted by CP, the selling price is denoted by SP, and the marked price is denoted by MP. Let CP = 100$x$ So, MP = 150% of $x$ = 150$x$ After discount of
Question : Which one of the following is the purest commercial form of iron?
Option 1: Pig iron
Option 2: Steel
Option 3: Stainless steel
Option 4: Wrought iron
Correct Answer: Wrought iron
Solution : The correct option is Wrought iron.
Its carbon percentage is 0.12 - 0.25%. Impurities (Mn, Si, P) are present in low amounts. On melting of cast iron with scrap iron in a reverberatory furnace, wrought iron is formed. It is relatively soft, malleable
Question : Aman wants to get his spherical overhead water tank having a diameter of 7 m, painted. If the cost of painting is Rs. 13 per square metre, find the cost of painting Aman's spherical overhead water tank. (Use $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$)
Option 1: Rs. 1872
Option 2: Rs. 1984
Option 3: Rs. 2002
Option 4: Rs. 1926
Correct Answer: Rs. 2002
Solution : The surface area, $A$ of a sphere, where $r$ is the radius of the sphere. $A = 4\pi r^2$ Given that the diameter $d$ is 7 m $\therefore r = \frac{7}{2} = 3.5$ m Substituting $r = 3.5$ m and $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$ into
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