Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The below data gives the number of boys and girls in Class V, Class VI, Class VII and Class VIII.
Which class has a maximum number of students?
Option 1: VIII
Option 2: V
Option 3: VI
Option 4: VII
Correct Answer: V
Solution : According to the given data, The number of students in class V = 58 + 63 = 123 The number of students in class VI = 59 + 57 = 116 The number of students in class VII = 60 + 62 = 122 The
Question : Directions: In the following question, identify the diagram that represents the best relationship among the classes given below. Atmosphere, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Both oxygen and carbon dioxide gases are part of the atmosphere. Therefore, both circles will be inside the circle of the atmosphere. But there is no direct relationship between oxygen and carbon dioxide gases. So, both the circles will not overlap with each other. The Venn
Question : Deepak started a business with a capital of INR 1,60,000. He incurs a loss of 10% during the first year. But he makes a profit of 5% during the second year on his remaining investment. Finally, he makes a profit of 25% on his new capital during the third year. Find his total profit at the end of three years.
Option 1: INR 29,500
Option 2: INR 29,000
Option 3: INR 28,000
Option 4: INR 28,500
Correct Answer: INR 29,000
Solution : Initial capital, $P$ = INR. 1,60,000 Loss for the first year, $a$ = 10% Gain for the second year, $b$ = 5% Gain for the third year, $c$ = 25% Hence, capital after 3 years, $Q = P(1-\frac{a}{100})(1+\frac{b}{100})(1+\frac{c}{100})$ ⇒ $Q= P(1-\frac{10}{100})(1+\frac{5}{100})(1+\frac{25}{100})$ ⇒ $Q=160000(\frac{90}{100})(\frac{105}{100})(\frac{125}{100})$ ⇒
Question : Which of the following is an output device?
Option 1: OCR device
Option 2: Projector
Option 3: MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition)
Option 4: Scanner
Correct Answer: Projector
Solution : The correct option is a Projector.
A projector is used to display images, videos, or presentations onto a screen or other flat surfaces, making it an output device in the context of computer peripherals. The other listed devices (OCR device, MICR and Scanner) are
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence. After procrastinating for weeks, I finally had to bite the bullet and ask my boss for a raise.
Option 1: To give up easily
Option 2: To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination
Option 3: To be indecisive
Option 4: To take the easy way out
Correct Answer: To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The phrase "bite the bullet" is an idiomatic expression that means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and fortitude.
It implies facing a challenging
Question : Which among the following ministries launched the app JALDOOT?
Option 1: Ministry of Finance
Option 2: Ministry of Culture
Option 3: Ministry of External Affairs
Option 4: Ministry of Rural Development
Correct Answer: Ministry of Rural Development
Solution : The correct option is the Ministry of Rural Development.
The Ministry of Rural Development developed the "JALDOOT App" for use across the country to measure the water level of selected wells in a village. The Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati
Question : The majority of Earth's crust is composed of which rock?
Option 1: Igneous
Option 2: Metamorphic
Option 3: Sedimentary
Option 4: Carbonate
Correct Answer: Igneous
Solution : The correct answer is Igneous rocks.
Earth's crust is majorly made up of igneous rocks, about 75%. During the evolution of the earth in its present form, it underwent a process known as gravitational differentiation. In this, the heavier metals from the earth's crust
Question : Direction: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
On the arrival of the mail, (1) / the car finally (2) / made the start. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The phrase "made the start" should be replaced with "made a start", which means to begin doing something, which in this context is that the car finally started running.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: On
Question : Dumping of solid waste in lowlaying areas earth cover is called as:
Option 1: Sanitary landfilling
Option 2: Open Dumping
Option 3: Composting
Option 4: Incineration
Correct Answer: Sanitary landfilling
Solution : The correct option is - Sanitary landfilling
Low-lying areas known as sanitary landfills are where waste is stored until it is no longer a threat to the environment. When waste has entirely deteriorated physically, chemically, and biologically, it is taken into account. The degree
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
Option 1: 175
Option 2: 450
Option 3: 340
Option 4: 740
Correct Answer: 340
Solution : Given:
The sum of the square of the number of row one and row two is equal to the row three – In column one: 62 + 72 = 36 + 49 = 85 In column two: 82 + 92 =
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