Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : A is a working partner and B is a sleeping partner in a business. A invested Rs. 30,000 and B invested Rs. 50,000. A receives 20% of the profit for managing the business and the rest is divided in proportion to their capital. What does B get out of the profit of Rs. 10,000?
Option 1: Rs. 5,500
Option 2: Rs. 5,000
Option 3: Rs. 4,500
Option 4: Rs. 4,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 5,000
Solution : A receives 20% of the total profit for managing the business. A gets 20% of Rs. 10,000 = Rs. 2,000 The remaining profit = Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 2,000 = Rs. 8,000 This remaining profit is divided in proportion to their capital. The total
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
They cancelled the meeting due to bad weather.
Option 1: The meeting is cancelled by them because of bad weather.
Option 2: The meeting was cancelled due to bad weather.
Option 3: They cancelled the meeting and bad weather was the cause.
Option 4: The bad weather is the reason they cancelled the meeting.
Correct Answer: The meeting was cancelled due to bad weather.
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active voice becomes the subject in
Question : Which of the following statements is correct about the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Consists of Articles 12 to 32.
Option 2: It has been borrowed from the Soviet Union.
Option 3: They are enumerated in Part II of the Constitution.
Option 4: Is described as a 'novel feature of the Constitution'.
Correct Answer: Is described as a 'novel feature of the Constitution'.
Solution : The correct answer is described as a 'novel feature of the Constitution'.
The Directive Principles of State Policy are mentioned in Articles 36 to 51 in Part IV of the Indian Constitution. The concept of Directive Principles
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of a sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
She is quite well now, except a slight cold.
(1) except for a slight cold
(2) excepting a slight cold
(3) excepting have a slight cold
(4) No improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
"Except" is used when we are talking about a group of things and want to single out part of the group. Thus, "except a" should be replaced with "except for a" because "except for" is
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
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 : Directions: Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the classes given below. Athletes, Sprinters, Marathon runner
Solution : Based on the general information, both sprinters and marathon runners are athletes. So, the circle of marathon runners and sprinters will lie inside the circle of athletes. Also, some sprinters can be marathon runners as well. So, their circles will overlap each other and have some
Question : $\triangle ABC$ is an equilateral triangle. The side $BC$ is produced to point $D$. If $A$ joines $D$ and $B C=CD$, then the degree measure of angle $CAD$ is equal to:
Option 1: $30^{\circ}$
Option 2: $15^{\circ}$
Option 3: $45^{\circ}$
Option 4: $18^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $30^{\circ}$
Solution : Given: BC = CD And ABC is an equilateral triangle. $\therefore$ AB = BC = CA $\angle ACB = \angle ABC = \angle BAC = 60°$ To find $\angle CAD$ $\angle ACB + \angle ACD = 180°$ ⇒ $ \angle ACD = 180°-60°$ ⇒ $\angle
Question : Draft "Drug, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill-2022" has been released by which union ministry?
Option 1: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Option 2: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
Option 3: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Option 4: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare
Correct Answer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Solution : The correct option is the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The Union Health Ministry has unveiled the "Drug, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill 2022", representing a significant legislative update that is poised to supersede the existing Drugs and
Question : A boy aged 12 years is left with Rs. 1,00,000 which is under a trust. The trustees invest the money at 6% per annum and pay the minor boy a sum of Rs. 2,500, for his pocket money at the end of each year. The expenses of the trust come out to be Rs. 500 per annum. Find the amount that will be handed over to the minor boy after he attains the age of 18 years.
Option 1: Rs. 1,20,000
Option 2: Rs. 1,50,000
Option 3: Rs. 1,18,000
Option 4: Rs. 1,25,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 1,18,000
Solution : Sum at the age of 12 years = Rs. 1,00,000 We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ Sum at the age of 18 years = $100000+\frac{100000×6×6}{100}$ = Rs. 1,36,000 Total expense in 1 year = (2500 + 500) = Rs. 3,000
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
There were other stories (1) _______ Krishna. How (2) _______ been born in a dungeon where his uncle Kamsa had imprisoned his parents with the intention of killing him at birth. How, in spite of the many prison guards, he had been miraculously spirited (3) ______ to safety in Gokul. How, in infancy, he killed a (4) _______ who tried to poison him with her breast milk. How he lifted up Mount Govardhan to shelter his people from a (5) _______ that would have drowned them.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. (4).
Option 1: god
Option 2: demon
Option 3: satan
Option 4: demoness
Correct Answer: demoness
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
The term "demoness" is used to refer to a female demon, which is contextually suitable for describing a being with malicious intent or supernatural qualities. It emphasises the malevolent nature of the character involved in the incident.
Therefore,
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