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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : Which of the following crops is classified as fine grain?

Option 1: Bajra

Option 2: Ragi

Option 3: Maize

Option 4: Wheat

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Wheat


Solution : The correct answer is Wheat.

Coarse crops are less refined when compared to fine crops like wheat, rice, and maize. The coarse crops are Jowar, Bajra, and Ragi, and they have a lot of nutritional value. 

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Question : Simplify the given expression. $\frac{(80 \times 80 \times 80)+(70 \times 70 \times 70)+(50 \times 50 \times 50)-840000}{6400+4900+2500-5600-3500-4000}$

Option 1: 100

Option 2: 200

Option 3: 400

Option 4: 300

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 200


Solution : $\frac{(80 \times 80 \times 80)+(70 \times 70 \times 70)+(50 \times 50 \times 50)-840000}{6400+4900+2500-5600-3500-4000}$
$=\frac{(512000)+(343000)+(125000)-840000}{13800-13100}$
$=\frac{140000}{700}$
$=200$
Hence, the correct answer is 200.

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Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
16, 61, 25, 52, 36, 63, 49, ?

Option 1: 94

Option 2: 36

Option 3: 46

Option 4: 72

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 94


Solution : Given:
16, 61, 25, 52, 36, 63, 49, ?

The numbers at odd places are the squares of consecutive numbers (starting from 4) and the even–placed numbers are the reverse of the previous numbers.
(4)2 = 16; 16→61; (5)2 = 25; 25→52; (6)

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Question : In which layer of the atmosphere do the meteorites burn up on entering from space?

Option 1: Stratosphere

Option 2: Thermosphere

Option 3: Mesosphere

Option 4: Exosphere

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Mesosphere


Solution : The correct option is the Mesosphere.

Meteorites burn up in the mesosphere, the third layer of Earth's atmosphere. As they enter space, friction with air molecules at high speeds causes intense heating, leading to their combustion. This layer acts as a shield, protecting the

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Question : The book 'Rajatarangini' is about the history of which state written in the 12th century CE.

Option 1: Bengal

Option 2: Kashmir

Option 3: Sindh

Option 4: Assam

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Kashmir


Solution : The correct answer is Kashmir.

The Rajatarangini is an eight-book or section-length epic poem (Mahakavya) written in Sanskrit that contains almost 8000 verses. It was written in Kashmir, India, between 1148 and 1150.

Kalhana, the poet, belonged to the Brahman class, which was the

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Question : An example of a hormone is

Option 1: Cytosine

Option 2: Renin

Option 3: Oxytocin

Option 4: Peprin

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Oxytocin


Solution : The correct answer is Oxytocin.

A hormone is oxytocin. It is a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus, and secreted by the pituitary gland. Oxytocin is involved in several physiological, and behavioural processes, such as reproduction, delivery, bonding, and stress management.

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Question : A manufacturer marked an item at INR 75 and sold it allowing a 14% discount. If his profit was 29%, then the cost price (in INR) of the item was:

Option 1: 64

Option 2: 57

Option 3: 45

Option 4: 50

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 50


Solution : Let's denote the cost price of the item as $C$.
The item was marked at INR 75, and a 14% discount was given.
⇒ The selling price (SP) is 86% of the marked price.
⇒ $SP=0.86×\text{Marked Price}$
⇒ $SP=0.86×75$
Now, the profit percentage (P) is

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Question : Transpiration increases in:

Option 1: hot, dry, and windy condition

Option 2: hot, damp, and windy condition

Option 3: cool, damp, and windy condition

Option 4: cool, dry, and still condition

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: hot, dry, and windy condition


Solution : The correct answer is hot, dry, and windy conditions.

Transpiration is the rate of loss of water by the aerial parts, such as leaves, flowers, and stems. About 97% to 98% of the water taken up by the roots of

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Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : Kamsale is the folk dance of which of the following Indian states?

Option 1: Jharkhand

Option 2: Karnataka

Option 3: Kerala

Option 4: Bihar

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Karnataka


Solution : The correct answer is Karnataka.

The Kamsale dance is a popular folk dance form in the Mysuru region of Karnataka. Known for its religious significance, the dance is dedicated to praising Lord Mahadeshwara Shiva, and the performers express their lifelong devotion to the deity.

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