Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The "Mein Kampf" was written by
Option 1: Adolf Hitler
Option 2: Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini
Option 3: Otto von Bismarck
Option 4: Giuseppe Mazzini
Correct Answer: Adolf Hitler
Solution : The correct answer is Adolf Hitler.
Mein Kampf was written by Adolf Hitler. The manifesto, which is semi-autobiographical, lays forth Hitler's political philosophy, and his ideas for Germany. The first portion of the book was written in 1925, and the second part in 1926.
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'No correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
The guests (has just arrived).
Option 1: have just arrived
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: arrives now
Option 4: just arrives
Correct Answer: have just arrived
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
In the given sentence, the subject "guests" is plural, but the verb "has" is in the singular form. To ensure subject-verb agreement, the correct form is "have". This is in line with
Question : Rift Valley is formed,
Option 1: between two anticlines
Option 2: between two faults
Option 3: erosion of the synclinal basin
Option 4: due to volcanic eruption
Correct Answer: between two faults
Solution : The correct answer is between two faults.
When there is tension or faulting in the earth's crust, two types of landforms are formed. They are block mountains and rift valleys. Rift valleys are formed when there is excessive tension in the earth's
Question : Under which article of the Constitution can an individual move the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of fundamental rights?
Option 1: Article 32
Option 2: Article 28
Option 3: Article 29
Option 4: Article 31
Correct Answer: Article 32
Solution : The correct answer is Article 32.
Article 32 is a fundamental right enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution. It is often referred to as the " heart and soul" of the Constitution by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. This is because it
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any errors, mark 'No Error' as your answer.
The man / is a / social animal. / No Error
Option 1: social animal
Option 2: The man
Option 3: is a
Option 4: No Error
Correct Answer: The man
The is generally used with a particular person, place, or thing or when the meaning is specific. It is also used to refer to things that are unique. Since man is a general term referring to mankind
Question : Parallel sides of a trapezium are 21 cm and 14 cm and its area is 875 cm2. What is the distance between parallel sides?
Option 1: 45 cm
Option 2: 60 cm
Option 3: 50 cm
Option 4: 65 cm
Correct Answer: 50 cm
Solution : Given, the parallel sides of a trapezium are 21 cm and 14 cm and its area is 875 cm2 Area of trapezium = $\frac{1}{2}\times (a+b)\times h$ where $a$ and $b$ are parallel sides and $h$ is the distance between parallel sides. So, $\frac{1}{2}\times(21+14)\times
Question : Directions: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? _ab _ b _ bc _ ca _
Option 1: accbb
Option 2: abcca
Option 3: cacab
Option 4: abacb
Correct Answer: cacab
Solution : Given: _ab _ b _ bc _ ca _
To fill the series we have to divide the series – _ab / _ b _ / bc _ / ca _ Let's check each option – First option: accbb; aab / cb
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
She detests capsicum so much that she would prefer going empty stomach.
Option 1: prompts
Option 2: marvels
Option 3: rebels
Option 4: loathes
Correct Answer: loathes
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
The correct synonym for the underlined word detests in the sentence is loathes.
Loathes means to feel intense dislike or disgust towards something. In the context of the sentence, it indicates a strong aversion or hatred towards capsicum.
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (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.) (11, 121, 1331) (13, 169, 2197)
Option 1: (9, 729, 81)
Option 2: (6, 36, 324)
Option 3: (5, 25, 625)
Option 4: (7, 49, 343)
Correct Answer: (7, 49, 343)
Solution : Given: (11, 121, 1331); (13, 169, 2197)
Here, (11, 121, 1331)→(11)2 = 121; (11)3 = 1331 (13, 169, 2197)→(13)2 = 169; (13)3 = 2197
Let's check the options – First option: (9, 729, 81)→(9)2 = 81 ≠ 729;
Question : Which of the following states had the highest population of Scheduled Tribes in the country as per census 2011?
Option 1: Rajasthan
Option 2: Maharashtra
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.
According to the 2011 census, Madhya Pradesh has the highest scheduled tribe population in India. The Bhil is regarded as the largest tribe in India.
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