Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The ratio of income of Jitendra, and Narendra is $4: 7$ and the ratio of their expenditure is $6: 5$ respectively. If Jitendra saves Rs. 400 out of Rs. 2800 income, then find the savings of Narendra.
Option 1: Rs. 2,900
Option 2: Rs. 2,000
Option 3: Rs. 4,900
Option 4: Rs. 3,900
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,900
Solution : The ratio of income of Jitendra to Narendra = $4: 7$ The ratio of expenditure of Jitendra to Narendra = $6: 5$ Jitendra's savings = Rs. 400 Jitendra's income = Rs. 2,800 Let the ratio of income of Jitendra to Narendra be 4x and
Question : A number x, when divided by 289, leaves 18 as the remainder. The same number when divided by 17 leaves y as a remainder. The value of y is:
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Given: A number x, when divided by 289, leaves 18 as the remainder. The same number when divided by 17 leaves y as a remainder. Here 289 is divisible by 17, so, we divide the given remainder 18 by 17 to get the required remainder.
Question : Root hairs arise from
Option 1: cortex
Option 2: pericycle
Option 3: epidermis
Option 4: endodermis
Correct Answer: epidermis
Solution : The correct option is the epidermis.
The epidermis of plant roots gives rise to root hairs. Root hairs are microscopic, hair-like structures that grow from the root's epidermal cells in the outermost layer. These small projections increase the surface area of the root and improve
Question : Which one of the following rivers in india has been declared as the National Rver ?
Option 1: Godavari
Option 2: Krishna
Option 3: Ganga
Option 4: Narmada
Correct Answer: Ganga
Solution : Correct answer is Ganga
Ganga is the national river of India, Ganga originates from Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand, where it is called Bhagirathi river, Bhagirathi and Alaknanda merge at Devprayag and thereafter it becomes Ganga. Narmada is the longest West flowing river of India, And
Question : Who among the following chess grandmasters won the ninth edition of the Sinquefield Cup in September 2022?
Option 1: Magnus Carlsen
Option 2: Alireza Firouzja
Option 3: Ian Nepomniachtchi
Option 4: Wesley So
Correct Answer: Alireza Firouzja
Solution : The correct answer is Alireza Firouzja.
Iranian-French chess grandmaster Alireza Firouzja secured victory in the ninth edition of the Sinquefield Cup by defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi in the play-offs. Additionally, Firouzja claimed an extra $100,000 for winning this year's Grand Chess Tour.
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusions logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: Some apples are oranges. All oranges are bananas. All bananas are mangoes. Conclusions: I. Some mangoes are oranges. II. Some bananas are apples.
Option 1: Only conclusion I is true
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II are true
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Option 4: Only conclusion II is true
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II are true
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some mangoes are oranges – From the Venn diagram, it is clear that some parts of the mango region
Question : Directions: In the given question, select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. CEIM : DGLQ :: FGIO : ?
Option 1: GMSI
Option 2: GMIS
Option 3: GILS
Option 4: GLIS
Correct Answer: GILS
Solution : Given: CEIM : DGLQ :: FGIO : ?
Add consecutive natural numbers to the place value of the letters of CEIM to obtain the required code – C + 1 = D; E + 2 = G; I + 3 = L; M + 4
Question : The deficiency of Vitamin A causes:
Option 1: Beriberi
Option 2: Scurvy
Option 3: Rickets
Option 4: Night blindness
Correct Answer: Night blindness
Solution : The correct option is Night blindness.
Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision, particularly in low-light conditions. A deficiency can lead to night blindness, where individuals find it difficult to see in low light or darkness.
Question : Fill in the blank with the most suitable word. At that time, I only knew that I adored the way he laughed for no______.
Option 1: just
Option 2: disbelief
Option 3: reason
Option 4: account
Correct Answer: reason
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The most suitable word to fill in the blank is reason.
In this context, "for no reason" means without a specific cause or explanation. The sentence conveys that the person didn't understand why the laughter occurred; it was
Question : Where do we find the ideals of Indian democracy in the constitution?
Option 1: The Preamble
Option 2: Part III
Option 3: Part IV
Option 4: Part I
Correct Answer: The Preamble
Solution : The correct option is The Preamble.
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution summarises the values of Indian democracy. The Constitution explains the essential ideals that rule the nation in this brief introductory paragraph. It declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, and
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