Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : When a bond is formed between two atoms, the energy of the system will
Option 1: increase
Option 2: decrease
Option 3: remains the same
Option 4: may increase or decrease
Correct Answer: remains the same
Solution : The correct option remains the same.
When a bond is formed between two atoms, the energy of the system may indeed remain the same, especially in processes where energy is conserved. This typically happens in reactions where the energy released during bond
Question : Case Study 21:
ABC Enterprises is a startup in the renewable energy sector aiming to raise funds for its innovative projects.
Question :
ABC Enterprises is looking to raise capital for its renewable energy projects. Which type of market activity would be associated with this goal?
Option 1: Primary market
Option 2: Currency swap
Option 3: Mergers and acquisitions
Option 4: Secondary market trading
Correct Answer: Primary market
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Primary market
In the primary market, companies issue new securities, such as stocks or bonds, to raise funds directly from investors. ABC Enterprises would be initiating this process by offering its innovative projects' securities to investors for the first
Question : If $2 x+5 y=15$ and $x y=6$, then the value of $4 x^2+25 y^2$ is:
Option 1: 105
Option 2: 95
Option 3: 100
Option 4: 90
Correct Answer: 105
Solution : Given, $2 x+5 y=15$ and $x y=6$ Consider, $2x+5y=15$ Squaring both sides, we get, ⇒ $(2x+5y)^2=15^2$ ⇒ $4x^2 + 25y^2 + 20xy = 225$ ⇒ $4x^2+25y^2+20×(6)=225$ ⇒ $4x^2+25y^2=225-120$ ⇒ $4x^2+25y^2 = 105$ Hence, the correct answer is 105.
Question : The compound interest accrued on a sum of INR 20,000 at the end of 2 years compounded annually is INR 2,050. Find the compound interest at the end of the 3rd year.
Option 1: INR 3,153.50
Option 2: INR 2852.50
Option 3: INR 3,152.50
Option 4: INR 3,154.50
Correct Answer: INR 3,152.50
Solution : Principal = INR 20000 Time = 2 years $\text{Compound interest}= \text{Total amount – Principal}$ $⇒\text{Compound interest}=\text{Principal}×(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}-\text{Principal}$ $⇒2050=20000((1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^2-20000$ $⇒22050=20000((1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^2$ $⇒(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^2=\frac{22050}{20000}=\frac{441}{400}$ $⇒(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^2=(\frac{21}{20})^2$ $⇒1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100}=\frac{21}{20}$ $\therefore \text{Rate}=5$% Now, the total amount after 3 years with a 5% compound interest on a sum of INR 20000 $=20000(1+\frac{5}{100})^3$ $=20000(\frac{21}{20})^3$ $=20000×\frac{441}{400}×\frac{21}{20}$
Question : What is the name of the two small moons orbiting Mars discovered by American astronomer Asaph Hall in 1877?
Option 1: Phobos and Deimos
Option 2: Miranda and Triton
Option 3: Enceladus and Titan
Option 4: Charon and Dysnomia
Correct Answer: Phobos and Deimos
Solution : The correct option is Phobos and Deimos.
Mars is often referred to as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance, which is the result of iron oxide (rust) on its surface. It is the fourth planet from the Sun in our solar
Question : Deposition of uric acid crystals at the joint is the cause of
Option 1: Arthritis
Option 2: Osteoporosis
Option 3: Osteomalacia
Option 4: Rickets
Correct Answer: Arthritis
Solution : The correct option is - Arthritis.
Deposition of uric acid crystals at the joint is the cause of a condition known as gout. It is a type of arthritis that occurs when there is a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream, leading to the
Question : The average of all the odd integers between 2 and 22 is:
Option 1: 14
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 13
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : The odd integers between 2 and 22 are 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, and 21. $\therefore$ Required average $=\frac{3 + 5 + 7 + 9 + 11 + 13 + 15 + 17 + 19 + 21}{10}=\frac{120}{10}=12$ Hence, the correct answer
Question : If $x^2-\sqrt{9.76} x+1=0$ and $x>1$, then the value of $\left(x^3-\frac{1}{x^3}\right)$ is:
Option 1: 21.042
Option 2: 24.024
Option 3: 21.024
Option 4: 24.042
Correct Answer: 21.024
Solution : Given, $x^2-\sqrt{9.76} x+1=0$ Dividing by $x$, we get, $⇒x-\sqrt{9.76} +\frac{1}{x}=0$ $⇒x +\frac{1}{x}=\sqrt{9.76}$ Squaring both sides, we get, $⇒x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2×x×\frac{1}{x}=9.76$ Subtracting 4 from both sides, we get, $⇒x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}-2=9.76-4$ $⇒(x -\frac{1}{x})^2=5.76$ $⇒(x -\frac{1}{x})=\sqrt{5.76}$ Cubing both sides, we get, $⇒ x^3-\frac{1}{x^3}-3×x×\frac{1}{x}(x-\frac{1}{x})=5.76×\sqrt{5.76}$ $⇒ x^3-\frac{1}{x^3}-3×\sqrt{5.76}=5.76×\sqrt{5.76}$ $⇒ x^3-\frac{1}{x^3}=5.76×\sqrt{5.76}+3×\sqrt{5.76}$ $⇒ x^3-\frac{1}{x^3}=8.76×\sqrt{\frac{576}{100}}=8.76×\frac{24}{10}=21.024$ Hence, the
Question : Two circles touch each other externally at P. AB is a direct common tangent to the two circles, A and B are points of contact, and $\angle$PAB = 22°. The measure of $\angle$ABP is:
Option 1: 72°
Option 2: 68°
Option 3: 70°
Option 4: 44°
Correct Answer: 68°
Solution : If two circles touch each other externally at some point and a direct common tangent is drawn to both circles, the angle subtended by the direct common tangent at the point where two circles touch each other is 90°. According to the concept, $\angle$APB =
Question : Directions: In the given word pairs, the first word is related to the second word following a certain logic. Study the given pairs carefully, and from the given options, select the pair that follows the same logic. Dry : Wet
Option 1: Tall : Large
Option 2: Healthy : Sick
Option 3: Good : Best
Option 4: Short : Tiny
Correct Answer: Healthy : Sick
Solution : Given: Dry : Wet (This depicts that the second term is the antonym of the first term)
Let's check each option – First option: Tall : Large; Large is not the antonym of tall. Second option: Healthy : Sick; Sick is the antonym
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