Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. Employees were lay of from work due to the recession.
Option 1: laid off
Option 2: laid of
Option 3: lay off
Option 4: layed off
Correct Answer: laid off
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The term "laid off" is the correct past tense form in this context, indicating that employees were terminated or dismissed from their jobs.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "Employees were laid off from work due
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : A 10-litre solution of milk and water contains 8 litres of milk. 2 litres of the solution is replaced by pure milk and mixed. The process is repeated two more times. How much milk (in litres) is present in the mixture so obtained?
Option 1: 8.976
Option 2: 8.597
Option 3: 8.796
Option 4: 8.679
Correct Answer: 8.976
Solution : Given, A 10-litre solution of milk and water contains 8 litres of milk. 2 litres of the solution is replaced by pure milk and mixed. Final proportion = Initial proportion$\times(\frac{\text{Volume before replacement}}{\text{Volumne after replacement}})^n$ Where, n = number of times the process is repeated. Final
Question : In $\triangle ABC$, $\angle B = 90^{\circ}$, AB = 8 cm and BC = 15 cm, then $\sin C$?
Option 1: $\frac{15}{17}$
Option 2: $\frac{8}{17}$
Option 3: $\frac{15}{8}$
Option 4: $\frac{8}{15}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{8}{17}$
Solution : By Pythagoras theorem, AC = $\sqrt{8^2 + 15^2}$ = $\sqrt{64 + 225}$ = $\sqrt{289}$ = 17 cm ⇒ $\sin$ C = $\frac{8}{17}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{8}{17}$.
Question : What is the classical dance of Assam?
Option 1: Sattriya Nritya
Option 2: Bharatanatyam
Option 3: Kathak
Option 4: Kuchipudi
Correct Answer: Sattriya Nritya
Solution : The correct option is Sattriya Nritya.
The legendary Vaishnava saint of Assam founded the Sattriya dance style, which has its roots in the 15th century AD. A well-known Indian classical dance is Sattriya Nritya. Original Bhaona performances of Sankardev's one-act play, Ankiya Nat,
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd one from the given alternatives.
Option 1: LA
Option 2: PR
Option 3: OC
Option 4: US
Correct Answer: PR
Solution : The alphabetical system contains five vowels. They are→a, e, i, o, u.
Let's check the options – First option: LA; In this option, A is a vowel. Second option: PR; In this option, neither P nor R is a vowel. Third option: OC; In this
Question : Which of these is not the reason why 'final' goods are called so?
Option 1: They are meant for final use.
Option 2: They are the last to be consumed.
Option 3: They will not pass through any more stages of production.
Option 4: They are not processed or transformed further.
Correct Answer: They are the last to be consumed.
Solution : The correct option is They are the last to be consumed.
Exactly, the term 'final goods' is used because these goods are meant for final use by consumers, indicating that they are the end products of the production
Question : The celebration of Christmas, Eid, and Holi in school is an example of making children learn fundamental duties as well. Which of the following fundamental duties advocates for this type of ideal?
Option 1: To defend the country and render national service.
Option 2: To develop the scientific temper.
Option 3: To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
Option 4: To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood.
Correct Answer: To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
Solution : The correct option is To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood.
The Indian Constitution does not specifically state the basic responsibility that supports celebrating holidays like Christmas, Eid, and Holi in schools to teach kids
Question : Article 41 of the Indian Constitution, "Right to Work, to Education, and Public Assistance in Certain Cases" deals with:
Option 1: the Union Government
Option 2: the Directive Principles of State Policy
Option 3: the State Government
Option 4: the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens
Correct Answer: the Directive Principles of State Policy
Solution : The correct answer is the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Part IV of the Indian Constitution outlines the Directive Principles of State Policy, which include Article 41. This article emphasises the state's commitment to take measures to protect vital
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (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.) (4, 12, 50) and (7, 12, 86)
Option 1: (3, 6, 18)
Option 2: (6, 18, 110)
Option 3: (2, 5, 23)
Option 4: (5, 7, 34)
Correct Answer: (6, 18, 110)
Solution : Given: (4, 12, 50) and (7, 12, 86)
Here, (4, 12, 50)→(4 × 12) + 2 = 48 + 2 = 50 (7, 12, 86)→(7 × 12) + 2 = 84 + 2 = 86
Let's check the options – First option: (3,
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