Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: If × means ÷, – means +, ÷ means × and + means –, then 84 × 7 ÷ 4 – 16 × 8 ÷ 2 + 14 = ?
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 38
Option 3: 44
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 38
Solution : Given: × means ÷, – means +, ÷ means × and + means – 84 × 7 ÷ 4 – 16 × 8 ÷ 2 + 14 = ?
After interchanging the given mathematical signs, we get – ⇒ 84 ÷ 7 × 4 +
Question : Which of the Kushana rulers patronised Buddhism?
Option 1: Ashoka
Option 2: Vikramaditya
Option 3: Kanishka
Option 4: Kautilya
Correct Answer: Kanishka
Solution : The correct answer is Kanishka.
Kanishka, one of the prominent rulers of the Kushan Empire, is well-known for patronizing Buddhism. He played a significant role in the spread and development of Buddhism during his reign. Kanishka is particularly associated with convening the Fourth Buddhist
Question : A single discount equivalent to the series of discounts 20%, 10%, and 5% is equal to:
Option 1: 32%
Option 2: 30%
Option 3: 30.7%
Option 4: 31.6%
Correct Answer: 31.6%
Solution : We know, Equivalent discount = $(a+b–\frac{a×b}{100}$)%, where $a,b$ are successive discount. So, $20+10-\frac{20\times 10}{100}=28$% Now again $a = 28$% and $b = 5$% So, $28+5-\frac{28\times 5}{100}=31.6$% Hence, the correct answer is 31.6%.
Question : A, B, and C together can finish a piece of work in 20 days. A alone can finish the work in 40 days. What part of the work B and C together can finish in a day?
Option 1: $\frac{1}{5}$
Option 2: $\frac{1}{20}$
Option 3: $\frac{1}{10}$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{40}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{40}$
Solution : A, B, and C per day work = $\frac{1}{20}$ A's working rate per day = $\frac{1}{40}$ The work rate of B and C together = $\frac{1}{20} - \frac{1}{40}$ = $\frac{1}{40}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{1}{40}$.
Question : The coins of which of the following reveal their love for music?
Option 1: Mauryas
Option 2: Nandas
Option 3: Guptas
Option 4: Cholas
Correct Answer: Guptas
Solution : Correct Answer is Guptas
Collections of coins from the Gupta dynasty reveal important information about the personal life of some rulers such as Samudra Guptas. Some coins show him playing the veena which shows his love of music. The Gupta coins, especially the silver coins,
Question : The division of cytoplasm is known as:
Option 1: karyokinesis
Option 2: cytoskeleton
Option 3: cytosol
Option 4: cytokinesis
Correct Answer: cytokinesis
Solution : The correct option is cytokinesis.
The division of the cytoplasm is known as cytokinesis. It is the second stage of cell division (after mitosis or meiosis) and involves the physical splitting of the cell's cytoplasm and organelles into two daughter cells. Cytokinesis ensures that
Question : Directions: Select the term from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete. BP 74, ?, FT 64, HV 59, JX 54
Option 1: CS 70
Option 2: DR 69
Option 3: ET 68
Option 4: ES 70
Correct Answer: DR 69
Solution : Given: BP 74, ?, FT 64, HV 59, JX 54
Add 2 to both the letters and subtract 5 from the number to get the next term of the series – BP 74→B + 2 = D; P + 2 = R; 74 –
Question : Directions: Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? abABABAB, ABabABAB, ABABabAB, ABABABab, abABABAB, ?
Option 1: ABABAbaB
Option 2: abABABAB
Option 3: ABabABAA
Option 4: ABabABAB
Correct Answer: ABabABAB
Solution : Given: abABABAB, ABabABAB, ABABabAB, ABABABab, abABABAB, ?
In all terms, the letters ab are changed from lowercase to uppercase and the letters AB are changed from uppercase to lowercase as we move from left to right.
The sixth term becomes ABabABAB. Hence, the fourth option
Question : Directions: Rajan cycles 8 km in the south direction and takes a left turn to travel another 8 km. He again takes a left turn to travel 8 km further. In which direction is he now from his original position?
Option 1: East
Option 2: North-west
Option 3: South-east
Option 4: South
Correct Answer: East
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the direction of Rajan with respect to the starting position –
Therefore, Rajan is in the East from his original position. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The foundation of the Mauryan Empire was laid by_________________.
Option 1: Kalashoka
Option 2: Chandragupta Maurya
Option 3: Bindusara
Option 4: Ashoka
Correct Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Solution : The correct option is Chandragupta Maurya.
The foundation of the Mauryan Empire was laid by Chandragupta Maurya. He was the founder and the first emperor of the Maurya dynasty, and he established the empire in ancient India in the 4th century BCE. Under
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