Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Raja Parba, also known as Mithuna Sankranti, is a _______ day-long festival of womanhood celebrated in Odisha, India.
Option 1: four
Option 2: three
Option 3: six
Option 4: five
Correct Answer: three
Solution : The correct answer is three.
Raja Parba, or Mithuna Sankranti, is a lively three-day celebration in Odisha, honouring womanhood and embracing nature's beauty. Rooted in mythology, the festival features joyful celebrations, traditional rituals and delectable treats. Beyond merriment, it signifies a rest period for Mother
Question : Mopin is an agricultural festival celebrated in the state of_____.
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: Arunachal Pradesh
Option 3: West Bengal
Option 4: Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh.
Mopin is a well-known tribal celebration in Arunachal Pradesh, observed in honour of the desire for success. Every year in April, the jazz festival takes centre stage and lasts for the entire month. The festival is named after
Question : Directions: The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each letter in the word NEUTRAL is arranged in alphabetical order.
Option 1: One
Option 2: None
Option 3: Two
Option 4: Three
Correct Answer: Two
Solution : Given: NEUTRAL When the letters of NEUTRAL are arranged in alphabetical order, the letter cluster formed is AELNRTU.
From the above figure, it can be observed that the position of 2 letters i.e. E and R remain unchanged. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is not borrowed from the Constitution of Britain?
Option 1: Fundamental rights
Option 2: Legislative procedure
Option 3: Bicameralism
Option 4: Rule of law
Correct Answer: Fundamental rights
Solution : The correct option is Fundamental rights.
Fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution are not borrowed from the British Constitution. Instead, they draw inspiration from various sources, including the US Bill of Rights. The first ten amendments to the US Constitution inspired several Indian
Question : Directions: In the following question, four number pairs are given. In each pair, the number on the left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three pairs are similar based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives. (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.)
Option 1: 24 – 575
Option 2: 14 – 197
Option 3: 12 – 145
Option 4: 18 – 325
Correct Answer: 24 – 575
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: (24 – 575); 242 + 1 = 576 + 1 = 577 ≠ 575 Second option: (14 – 197); 142 + 1 = 196 + 1 = 197 Third option: (12 – 145); 12
Question : Directions: One statement is given followed by two assumptions I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions can be drawn from the given statement. Indicate your answer. Statement: All the people in Kerala are literate. Assumption I: The people of Kerala are well-educated and cultured. Assumption II: The people of Kerala are hard-working and sincere.
Option 1: Only I is implicit
Option 2: Only II is implicit
Option 3: Both I and II are implicit
Option 4: Neither I nor II is implicit
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Solution : According to the given statement – Assumption I: The people of Kerala are well educated and cultured – The given statement states that all the people in Kerala are literate but this statement doesn't state that the people of Kerala
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)_____and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2)______of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users, and think about (3)________they want from you when engaging. To gauge which uses are positive and (4)_______and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply: When does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5)_______use it all of the time?
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (2).
Option 1: aroused
Option 2: valiant
Option 3: calm
Option 4: aware
Correct Answer: aware
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The word aware emphasises the need for individuals to be mindful and conscious of the time and energy they invest in interactions on social media platforms.
The term aware captures the essence of vigilance and consciousness in
Question : Which one of the following is not a method for computing Gross National Product (GNP)?
Option 1: Income approach
Option 2: Expenditure approach
Option 3: Savings approach
Option 4: Value added approach
Correct Answer: Income approach
Solution : The correct option is the Savings Approach.
The income approach, the spending approach and the value-added approach are the three approaches used to calculate GNP.
In the income approach, all revenue received within a nation's boundaries in a given year is totalled, including
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: There are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): Dyslexia is a psychological disorder. Reason (R): Vitamin deficiency causes the disease. Choose the correct option.
Option 1: If both (A) and (R) are true
Option 2: If both (A) and (R) are false
Option 3: If (A) is false, but (R) is true
Option 4: If (A) is true, but (R) is false
Correct Answer: If (A) is true, but (R) is false
Solution : According to the given statement, Dyslexia is indeed a psychological disorder, but it is not caused by a vitamin deficiency. Dyslexia is primarily a neurological condition that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell, and its
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