Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The largest cells in mammalian blood are
Option 1: erythrocytes
Option 2: monocytes
Option 3: basophils
Option 4: lymphocytes
Correct Answer: monocytes
Solution : The correct option is monocytes.
White blood cells, termed monocytes, are the largest cells in Mammalian blood. Monocytes are a type of immune cell that aids in the body's defence against infections and foreign substances. Monocytes are greater than red blood cells (erythrocytes) and
Question : The Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, the largest hockey stadium in the country, is situated in:
Option 1: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Option 2: Jharsuguda, Odisha
Option 3: Cuttack, Odisha
Option 4: Rourkela, Odisha
Correct Answer: Rourkela, Odisha
Solution : The correct answer is Rourkela, Odisha.
The Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, one of the biggest hockey arenas in India, is situated in the steel hub of Rourkela, Odisha, and has a capacity of 20,846 spectators. The Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium is unique in
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is NOT allowed)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : 20% of $a$ = $b$, then $b$% of 20 is the same as of:
Option 1: 8% of $a$
Option 2: 40% of $a$
Option 3: 4% of $a$
Option 4: 80% of $a$
Correct Answer: 4% of $a$
Solution : Given: 20% × $a$ = $b$ ⇒ $\frac{20}{100}$ × $a$ = $b$ Now, $b$% of 20 = $\frac{b}{100}$ × 20 = $a$ × $\frac{20}{100}$ × $\frac{1}{100}$ × 20 = $\frac{4a}{100}$ = 4% of $a$ Hence, the correct answer is 4% of $a$.
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Turtle : Reptile :: ?
Option 1: Snake : Rodent
Option 2: Mammal : Man
Option 3: Lizard : Reptile
Option 4: Mammal : Frog
Correct Answer: Lizard : Reptile
Solution : Given: Turtle : Reptile :: ? (This depicts the relation between animal/person and the category that they belong to.)
Like, Turtle is a reptile. Let's check the options – First option: Snake : Rodent; Snake is a reptile, not a rodent. Second option:
Question : The sum of the angles made by a chord at the centre and on the major arc of a circle is 180 degrees. What will be the angle made at the centre of the circle?
Option 1: 60 degrees
Option 2: 90 degrees
Option 3: 75 degrees
Option 4: 120 degrees
Correct Answer: 120 degrees
Solution : The angle at the center is twice the angle at the major arc. Let the angle made at the centre be $2xº$ Angle made at major arc = $x°$ $⇒ 2xº + xº = 180º$ $⇒ 3xº = 180º$ $⇒ xº = 60º$ $⇒
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 warning bells ___ several times before anyone realised the danger.
Option 1: were ringing
Option 2: had rung
Option 3: had rang
Option 4: would have rung
Correct Answer: had rung
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
"Had rung" should be used to fill in the blank because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating that the action of ringing the warning bells occurred before another past action (realising the danger). In
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Pedal to the metal.
Option 1: Very excessive.
Option 2: To enjoy yourself by going out.
Option 3: To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.
Option 4: Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else.
Correct Answer: To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
A pedal to the metal indicates that something is being pushed as fast as possible, especially a vehicle, which is correctly explained in the third option that states, "to
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. The solar system is made up of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that 1.______ around it. Its mysteries and wonders have captured the imagination of people from all walks of life, and it continues to be an area of active research and exploration. The sun is at the centre of the solar system and is the largest object in it. The eight planets in the solar system, 2._________ Earth, orbit around the sun in nearly circular paths. While the sun is at the centre of the solar system and dominates its gravitational pull, each planet has its own unique set of characteristics that makes it a fascinating object to study. Each planet in the solar system has unique characteristics and features. 3._________ planets, such as Mercury and Venus, are small and rocky, while others, like Jupiter and Saturn, are much larger and made up mostly of gas. The outer planets, Uranus and Neptune, are 4._______ as 'ice giants' because they contain more water, ammonia, and methane than the gas giants. In addition to the planets, the solar system also has numerous moons, asteroids, and comets. These objects provide important 5.______ about the formation and evolution of the solar system. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 4.
Option 1: classified
Option 2: magnified
Option 3: restricted
Option 4: indulged
Correct Answer: classified
Solution : The most appropriate option is the fourth option.
Explanation: Classified means grouped or categorised based on specific characteristics or qualities. In the context of the sentence, Uranus and Neptune are described as 'ice giants' because of their composition, containing more water, ammonia, and methane compared
Question : The poet-saint Kabir Das was born in ______ sometime in the 15th century.
Option 1: Kashi
Option 2: Amritsar
Option 3: Somnath
Option 4: Agra
Correct Answer: Kashi
Solution : The correct option is Kashi.
Kabir Das was a renowned Indian poet and saint during the 15th century. He is widely respected for his devotional poetry and philosophical teachings. Kabir's verses are called Dohas or couplets.
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