Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Who founded the Republican Party of India?
Option 1: Namboo Dripad
Option 2: Mulji Vaishya
Option 3: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Option 4: Sripad Dange
Correct Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Solution : The correct answer is Dr. B R Ambedkar.
Dr. B R Ambedkar, Dadasaheb Rupwate, and N. Sivaraj were the founders of the Republican Party of India. Republican Party of India superseded the Scheduled Castes Federation led by Dr. B R Ambedkar in 1956.
Question : In which year was the Pitt’s India Act passed?
Option 1: 1819
Option 2: 1901
Option 3: 1857
Option 4: 1784
Correct Answer: 1784
Solution : The correct answer is 1784.
This Act was named after William Pitt the Younger, the British prime minister. The East India Company Act of 1784 was also known as the Pitt's India Act of 1784. To address the shortcomings of the Regulating Act of 1773,
Question : The formation of 'Mushroom rock' in desert regions is an example of
Option 1: Deflation
Option 2: Attrition
Option 3: Abrasion
Option 4: Erosion
Correct Answer: Abrasion
Solution : The correct option is Abrasion.
Mushroom rocks, formed through abrasion in deserts, result from wind-blown sand eroding the lower portion of a rock, creating a pedestal-like shape. Over time, abrasive forces wear away softer rock layers, leaving a more resistant cap resembling a mushroom.
Question : Directions: Which statement is true with respect to the Venn diagram?
Option 1: 6, 7 and 8 are in all the figures
Option 2: 1, 5 and 9 are in all the figures
Option 3: 1, 9 and 10 are in all the figures
Option 4: 1, 2 and 6 all are in the triangle
Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 6 all are in the triangle
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 6, 7, and 8 are in all the figures – This option is incorrect as 8 is not a part of the triangle and 6 is not the part of
Question : Directions: Four number pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select a different one. 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.) 29 : 160 31 : 138 27 : 150 21 : 120
Option 1: 31 : 138
Option 2: 21 : 120
Option 3: 27 : 150
Option 4: 29 : 160
Correct Answer: 31 : 138
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 31 : 138→(31 + 3) × 5 = 34 × 5 = 170 ≠ 138 Second option: 21 : 120→(21 + 3) × 5 = 24 × 5 = 120 Third option: 27 : 150→(27 +
Question : Directions: The bar graph below shows the percentage distribution of a company's total expenditures under various expense heads during 2013. Study the graph and answer the given question. If the interest on loans amounts to Rs. 2.45 crores. then the total amount of expenditure on advertisement, taxes, and research and development is
Option 1: Rs. 2.4 crores
Option 2: Rs. 4.2 crores
Option 3: Rs. 5.4 crores
Option 4: Rs. 7 crores
Correct Answer: Rs. 4.2 crores
Solution : Let the total expenditure be Rs. $100x$. According to the question, Interest on Loans = 17.5% $\frac{17.5}{100} \times 100x = 24500000$ $⇒17.5x=24500000$ $⇒x=14,00,000$ Total expenditure = 14,00,00,000 Expenditure on advertisement = 15% Expenditure on taxes = 10% Expenditure on research = 5% Total
Question : A chord of length 24 cm is at a distance of 5 cm from the centre of the circle. The radius of the circle is:
Option 1: 13 cm
Option 2: 12 cm
Option 3: 16 cm
Option 4: 15 cm
Correct Answer: 13 cm
Solution : Let O be the centre of the circle. Let AB be the chord of length 24 cm Let OD be perpendicular from the centre to the chord AB of length 5 cm. We know the perpendicular from the centre to a chord bisects the
Question : On an item having a marked price of INR 500, Ravi was offered successive discounts of 36% and 5%, respectively, while Prabhat was offered a single discount of 40%. Who paid more for the item and by how much?
Option 1: Ravi, 4
Option 2: Prabhat, 5
Option 3: Ravi, 5
Option 4: Prabhat, 4
Correct Answer: Ravi, 4
Solution : Discounted price for Ravi = 500 × $\frac{100-36}{100}$ × $\frac{100-5}{100}$ = 500 × $\frac{64}{100}$ × $\frac{95}{100}$ = INR 304 Now, for Prabhat, a single discount of 40% is given, Discounted price for Prabhat = 500 × $\frac{100-40}{100}$ = 500 × $\frac{60}{100}$ = INR 300
Question : Who was the First Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Option 1: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Option 2: Hukum Singh
Option 3: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar
Option 4: Kowdoor Sadananda Hegde
Correct Answer: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar
Solution : The correct answer is Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar.
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar held the position of speaker of the Lok Sabha from May 15, 1952, to February 27, 1956. He was born in Gujarat and is popularly known as Dadasaheb. He was known for
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.
There are so many myths about the (1) ______ impacts of milk on health. Changing how much milk you drink because of (2) ______ myths may mean you are unnecessarily restricting this (3) ______ nutritious drink. Australians often restrict dairy foods when they try to (4) ______ weight believing them to be fattening. While dairy products naturally contain fat there are many reduced fat products (5) ______.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: suddenly
Option 2: nominally
Option 3: highly
Option 4: invisibly
Correct Answer: highly
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The phrase highly nutritious emphasises the richness and positive nutritional content of milk, which aligns with the overall positive tone regarding the health impacts of milk in the passage. Highly emphasises the degree of nutrition, making it a
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