Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Name the two research stations maintained by India in Antarctica.
Option 1: Gangotri and Himadri
Option 2: Sagar Nidhi and Yamunotri
Option 3: None of these
Option 4: Maitri and Bharati
Correct Answer: Maitri and Bharati
Solution : The correct answer is Maitri and Bharti.
India currently operates the Maitri and Bharati research stations in Antarctica. Bharati is a permanent research facility in the Antarctic built at India's request. Along with Maitri, it is one of two operational Indian research stations
Question : Select the sentence that has the correct use of spellings from the given options.
Option 1: Althogh the book was difficult to read, I persisted and eventualy understood the complex ideas.
Option 2: Although the book was difficult to read, I persisted and eventually understood the complex ideas.
Option 3: Although the book was difficult to read, I persisted and eventualy understood the complex ideas.
Option 4: Although the book was difficult to read, I persested and eventually understood the complex ideas.
Correct Answer: Although the book was difficult to read, I persisted and eventually understood the complex ideas.
Solution : The correct sentence with the right spellings is the second option.
"Although the book was difficult to read, I persisted and eventually understood the complex ideas."
This sentence expresses that, despite
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Repeal
Option 1: Approval
Option 2: Expense
Option 3: Separation
Option 4: Adversity
Correct Answer: Approval
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
"Repeal" refers to the act of revoking or annulling a law or decision. On the other hand, "approval" involves the acceptance or agreement with a law or decision, representing the opposite action.
The meanings of the other options
Question : Directions: If 10 boys walk 10 km in 10 days, then how many days it will take for 3 boys to walk 10 km?
Option 1: 33.33
Option 2: 36
Option 3: 66.66
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 33.33
Solution : Given: M1 = 10; W1 = 10; D1 =10 M2 = 3; W2 = 10; D2 = ? Here, M→boys; W→work done; D→days
Therefore, (M1 × D1) ÷ W1 = (M2 × D2) ÷ W2 ⇒ (10 × 10) ÷ 10 = (3 × D2)
Question : Directions: A man walks 10 km in the east direction and then turns to the right and moves 5 km in that direction. Then, he takes a left turn and moves 2 km ahead. Find the minimum distance between his initial and final positions.
Option 1: 12 km
Option 2: 13 km
Option 3: 7 km
Option 4: 18 km
Correct Answer: 13 km
Solution : Firstly, draw a diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the shortest distance –
Apply Pythagoras' theorem to the given triangle, ABC –
(Hypotenuse)2 = (Perpendicular)2 + (Base)2 AC2 = BC2 + AB2
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer 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: A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like this –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : DPT vaccine is categorised as which of the following?
Option 1: Antiviral vaccine
Option 2: Anti-protozoan vaccine
Option 3: Anti-rickettsial vaccine
Option 4: A combined vaccine
Correct Answer: A combined vaccine
Solution : The correct option is A combined vaccine.
The DPT vaccination belongs to a group of combination vaccines that protect against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus, three contagious human diseases. Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids, as well as pertussis antigens or dead pertussis-causing bacteria cells,
Question : The Constitution of India was formed by the
Option 1: Planning Commission
Option 2: Constituent Assembly
Option 3: President
Option 4: Working Committee
Correct Answer: Constituent Assembly
Solution : The correct answer is Constituent assembly.
The Constituent Assembly of India was made responsible for framing the Constitution of India. It was formed in 1946, and Sachidanand Sinha became its interim chairman. Initially, it had 389 members, but after the partition of India,
Question : The Indian Navy signed a contract with White Shipping Information Exchange to exchange information about the ships with the Navy of ______ in October 2022.
Option 1: New Zealand
Option 2: Brazil
Option 3: England
Option 4: France
Correct Answer: New Zealand
Solution : The correct option is New Zealand.
In October 2022, the Indian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy inked the first White Shipping Information Exchange (WSIE) agreement in the Pacific. This pact enhances maritime cooperation by sharing non-classified data about commercial ships, fostering regional
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