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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : How many countries are part of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation?

Option 1: 8

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 5

Option 4: 7

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Correct Answer: 8


Solution : The correct option is 8.

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are the eight nations that make up the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. At the 14th annual summit in 2007, Afghanistan joined SAARC as its newest member. The

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Question : The point P is the midpoint of the segment AB. The coordinates of point P are (2, 1) and that of point A are (11, 5). The coordinates of point B are:

Option 1: (–7, –3)

Option 2: (6.5, 3)

Option 3: (7, 3)

Option 4: (–6.5, –3)

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Correct Answer: (–7, –3)


Solution : Given: The coordinates of the point A are (11, 5).
Let the co-ordinates of the point B be $(x,y)$.
Since, the point P (2, 1) is the mid-point,
⇒ $2=\frac{11+x}{2}$
⇒ $2×2=11+x$
⇒ $x=–7$
Similarly, $1=\frac{5+y}{2}$
⇒ $1×2=5+y$
⇒ $y=–3$
So, the coordinates of

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Question : Which among the following is the highest peak in India?

Option 1: Kangchenjunga

Option 2: Nanga Parbat

Option 3: Nanda Devi

Option 4: Namcha Barwa

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Correct Answer: Kangchenjunga


Solution : The correct answer is Kangchenjunga.

The highest mountain peak in India and the third highest in the world is Mount Kangchenjunga, which reaches an elevation of 8,598 meters. It is 8,586 meters (28,169 feet) above sea level and is part of the Kangchenjunga mountain range

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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, “We have the right to live in freedom and safety!” but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can’t we make the agreements without fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)_________? Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to (4)______ to people in his government. He decides to write to them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will (5)________ be no more wars.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: grant

Option 2: agree

Option 3: consent

Option 4: announce

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Correct Answer: agree


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

"Agree" means to have the same opinion about something or to concur, and is the appropriate choice for the blank, which helps in conveying the intended meaning.

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Question : The Himalayan Mountains act as an effective climatic divide by protecting the subcontinent from:

Option 1: Cold northern winds

Option 2: Warm southern winds

Option 3: Cyclonic winds

Option 4: Western disturbances

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Correct Answer: Cold northern winds


Solution : The answer is Cold northern winds.

The Himalayan Mountains act as an effective climatic divide by protecting the Indian subcontinent from cold northern winds. These massive mountain ranges serve as a natural barrier that prevents the cold, dry air masses from the north,

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Question : Market-Based Economic Dispatch (MBED) mechanism is related to which of the following ministries?

Option 1: Ministry of Power

Option 2: Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Option 3: Ministry of Finance

Option 4: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

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Correct Answer: Ministry of Power


Solution : The correct answer is the Ministry of Power.

The market-based economic dispatch (MBED) mechanism, which is handled by the Union Ministry of Power, represents a significant departure from the current voluntary, decentralised pool-based electricity market.

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