Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : ______ became the first bank to get the Reserve Bank of India's approval for rupee trade.
Option 1: SBI Bank
Option 2: Axis Bank
Option 3: UCO Bank
Option 4: ICICI Bank
Correct Answer: UCO Bank
Solution : The correct answer is UCO Bank.
UCO Bank, a public sector bank based in Kolkata, has gained approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to open a special account with Gazprombank of Russia. This approval allows them to settle trades in Indian
Question : Which of the following statements regarding the Deccan Plateau is not correct?
Option 1: The Deccan Plateau is higher in the west and slopes gently eastwards.
Option 2: The Deccan Plateau is a triangular landmass.
Option 3: An extension of the plateau is also visible in the northeast.
Option 4: The Satpura range flanks its broad base in the west.
Correct Answer: The Satpura range flanks its broad base in the west.
Solution : The correct answer is The Satpura range flanks its broad base in the west.
The Satpura range is north of the Deccan Plateau, while the Western Ghats flank its west side. The plateau is elevated
Question : Directions: If 22 July 1969 is Tuesday, then what will be the day of the week on 6 August 1985?
Option 1: Tuesday
Option 2: Thursday
Option 3: Monday
Option 4: Wednesday
Correct Answer: Tuesday
Solution : Given: 22 July 1969 is a Tuesday.
Let's calculate the total number of days from the 22nd of July 1969 to the 6th of August 1985 –
Number of remaining days in 1969 = 9 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31
Question : In what time will INR 3,20,000 amount to INR 4,05,000 if compounded at 12.5% per annum?
Option 1: 1 year
Option 2: 2 years
Option 3: 3 years
Option 4: 4 years
Correct Answer: 2 years
Solution : Rate, $R$ = 12.5% Principal, $P$ = INR 3,20,000 Amount = INR 4,05,000 Let $n$ be the time. When compounded annually, total amount after $n$ years = $P[(1+\frac{R}{100})^{n}$ $⇒405000=320000[(1+\frac{12.5}{100})^{n}$ $⇒\frac{405000}{320000} = (1+\frac{1}{8})^n$ $⇒\frac{81}{64} = (\frac{9}{8})^n$ $⇒(\frac{9}{8})^2 = (\frac{9}{8})^n$ $⇒n = 2$ years Hence, the
Question : What is the value of $\frac{15 \div 5 \times 3-12 \times 12 \div 6+15 \div 5 \times 6}{18 \div 3 \times 5-12 \div 6 \times 5+18 \div 9 \times 5} ?$
Option 1: $\frac{1}{20}$
Option 2: $\frac{1}{5}$
Option 3: $\frac{1}{15}$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{10}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{10}$
Solution : $\frac{15 \div 5 \times 3-12 \times 12 \div 6+15 \div 5 \times 6}{18 \div 3 \times 5-12 \div 6 \times 5+18 \div 9 \times 5}$ $=\frac{9-24+18}{30-10+10}$ $=\frac{3}{30}$ $=\frac{1}{10}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{1}{10}$.
Question : Nagarhole National Park is part of the ______________ Biosphere Reserve.
Option 1: Aravalli
Option 2: Vindhya
Option 3: Satpura
Option 4: Nilgiri
Correct Answer: Nilgiri
Solution : The correct option is Nilgiri.
Karnataka's Nagarahole Tiger Reserve is a significant centre for Project Tiger and Project Elephant conservation efforts. Nagarahole National Park is a national park located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka, India. This park was declared the 37th Tiger
Question : Directions: What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if + and – are interchanged and × and ÷ are interchanged? 42 × 7 ÷ 12 – 77 + 13 = ?
Option 1: 140
Option 2: 131
Option 3: 136
Option 4: 134
Correct Answer: 136
Solution : Given: 42 × 7 ÷ 12 – 77 + 13 = ?
If + and – are interchanged and × and ÷ are interchanged then the equation will be as follows – = 42 ÷ 7 × 12 + 77 – 13 = 6 ×
Question : Directions: Deepak starts walking straight towards the east. After walking 75 metres, he turns to the left and walks 25 metres straight. Again he turns to the left and walks a distance of 40 metres straight, again he turns to the left and walks a distance of 25 metres. How far is he from the starting point?
Option 1: 35 m
Option 2: 50 m
Option 3: 115 m
Option 4: 140 m
Correct Answer: 35 m
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
In the above figure, O is the starting point and D is the finishing point. So, OD is Deepak's distance from the starting point. OD = OA – AD But, AD =
Question : At the time of the Independence of India, the Industrial sector was confined to
Option 1: jute and fertilizers
Option 2: sugar and oil
Option 3: cotton textiles and jute
Option 4: cotton textiles and fertilizers
Correct Answer: cotton textiles and jute
Solution : The correct option is cotton textiles and jute.
At the time of Independence, the cotton textiles and jute industries were prominent in India. These industries played a significant role in the country's economy, providing employment and contributing to the overall industrial
Question : 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to
Option 1: Fa-Hien
Option 2: Hiuen Tsang
Option 3: I- tsing
Option 4: Megasthenes
Correct Answer: Hiuen Tsang
Solution : Correct Answer is Hiuen Tsang
Xuan Zang (Buddhist Monk and traveler) was born in 602 in Chen Yi. He was the youngest of 4 children. He was known as the Prince of Pilgrims because he visited important pilgrimage centers related to Buddha's life. He
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