Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which among the following is not a crop as classified in India?
Option 1: Zaid
Option 2: Kharif
Option 3: Rabi
Option 4: Nisha
Correct Answer: Nisha
Solution : The correct option is Nisha.
India has three cropping seasons: Zaid, Kharif, and Rabi.
Rabi: From October to December in the winter, crops are seeded, and from April to June in the summer, they are harvested.
Kharif: In various regions of the nation,
Question : Hydrochloric acid is also known as
Option 1: Gallic acid
Option 2: Picric acid
Option 3: Muriatic acid
Option 4: Chloric acid
Correct Answer: Muriatic acid
Solution : The correct option is Muriatic acid.
Muriatic acid's chemical formula is HCL. It is an inorganic acid, corrosive and highly acidic. It is called so because of its corrosive nature. It freezes at 114 degrees Celsius. Also known by the name of Spirit
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The department has ___ a complaint against Mr Bakshi.
Option 1: expressed
Option 2: registered
Option 3: informed
Option 4: noted
Correct Answer: registered
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Registered means to officially record or enter on a list or in a record.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule does not have a provision related to ______.
Option 1: industrial and labour disputes
Option 2: forests
Option 3: taxes on lands and buildings
Option 4: economic and social planning
Correct Answer: taxes on lands and buildings
Solution : The correct answer is taxes on lands and buildings.
The Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule does not have provisions related to the taxes on lands, and buildings. There are 12 schedules mentioned in the Constitution. When the Constitution was
Question : What is the largest five-digit number, exactly divisible by 88?
Option 1: 99992
Option 2: 99986
Option 3: 99984
Option 4: 99968
Correct Answer: 99968
Solution : We know the largest 5-digit number = 99999 If we divide 99999 by 88, we get the remainder of 31. It means if the number was 31 less, it would be completely divisible by 88. So, 99999 – 31 = 99968 is the largest 5-digit
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.
Primitive cultures are those that exist in societies that have not yet developed advanced technology or complex social (1)__________ These cultures are often characterised by their close relationship with the natural world. Despite being considered 'primitive,' these cultures have a rich history and a unique way of life that is (2)____________ studying and preserving. These cultures often have a deep understanding of the environment and its cycles, and they have developed intricate systems of knowledge and belief that are closely tied to nature. For example, indigenous cultures in the Amazon rainforest have an (3)__________ knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants and the cycles of the seasons, which they use to sustain themselves and their communities. Another important aspect is that these cultures often have complex systems of kinship and social hierarchy. Despite many challenges that primitive cultures face, including the (4)___________ of modern societies and environmental degradation, these cultures have an important role to play in our understanding of the human experience. They offer a different (5)___________ on the world and its complexities, and their traditions and knowledge have the potential to inform and enrich our modern lives. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
Option 1: important
Option 2: insignificant
Option 3: worth
Option 4: trivialthe
Correct Answer: worth
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The word "worth" fits grammatically and contextually in expressing that the unique way of life of primitive cultures is valuable and deserves study and preservation. The sentence structure flows better with "worth", conveying that their way of
Question : Directions: Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?
Option 1: DEH
Option 2: ABD
Option 3: OPS
Option 4: HIL
Correct Answer: ABD
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: DEH; D + 1 = E; E + 3 = H Second option: ABD; A + 1 = B; B + 2 = D Third option: OPS; O + 1 = P; P + 3 = S Fourth
Question : How long (In years) will a sum of money invested at 6% per annum simple interest increase its value by 40%?
Option 1: $6\frac{2}{3}$
Option 2: $5\frac{2}{3}$
Option 3: $6\frac{1}{3}$
Option 4: $4\frac{1}{3}$
Correct Answer: $6\frac{2}{3}$
Solution : Let the principal amount be Rs. 100 Given, the rate of interest = 6% Simple interest = $\frac{40}{100}\times {100}$ = Rs. 40 Simple interest after $t$ years on Rs. 100 = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}=\frac{100\times 6\times t}{100}=6t$ According to the question, $6t=40$ $⇒t=6\frac{2}3\%$ Hence,
Question : Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options. Factories have to follow a proper procedure to dispose of the hazerdous material.
Option 1: disspose
Option 2: proceedure
Option 3: hazardous
Option 4: Factouries
Correct Answer: hazardous
The incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence is "hazerdous". The correct spelling is "hazardous".
"Hazardous" refers to something that poses a risk, danger, or potential harm to health, safety, the environment, or property.
Therefore, the correct sentence
Question : Which of the following statements is true regarding the Indian monsoon and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?
Option 1: The shift in the position of the ITCZ can influence the monsoon patterns in India.
Option 2: ITCZ is located in the Indo-Gangetic plains during February.
Option 3: The ITCZ is a phenomenon that occurs only during winter.
Option 4: The ITCZ has no impact on the Indian monsoon.
Correct Answer: The shift in the position of the ITCZ can influence the monsoon patterns in India.
Solution : The correct answer is The shift in the position of the ITCZ can influence the monsoon patterns in India.
The Intertropical Convergence Zone, or ITCZ, is a wide trough of low
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