Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Narayan Guru, a social reformer from the Ezhava caste and who propagated an anti-caste movement, was born in which of the following states of India?
Option 1: Karnataka
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Andhra Pradesh
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct option is Kerala.
Narayana Guru, or Shree Narayana Guru Swami, was a spiritual leader, saint, and social reformer from Kerala, India. He belonged to the Ezhava community, which is called 'Avarna' or lower caste. He was a social reformer who spearheaded a drive
Question : A white, and smooth surface is:
Option 1: Good absorber, and a good reflector of heat
Option 2: Bad absorber, and good reflector of heat
Option 3: Good absorber, and bad reflector of heat
Option 4: Bad absorber, and bad reflector of heat
Correct Answer: Bad absorber, and good reflector of heat
Solution : The correct answer is a Bad absorber and a good reflector of heat.
White and smooth surfaces are bad absorbers and good reflectors of heat. All shiny surfaces are the best reflectors of heat radiation. When the heat radiation
Question : The line chart given below shows the marks obtained by two students A and B in 6 subjects. The marks obtained by A in all the subjects is what percentage of the marks obtained by B in all the subjects?
Option 1: 82.16%
Option 2: 92.44%
Option 3: 98.64%
Option 4: 86.32%
Correct Answer: 98.64%
Solution : Marks obtained by A in all subjects = 100 + 120 + 160 + 140 + 60 + 150 = 730 Marks obtained by B in all subjects = 70 + 180 + 170 + 110 + 130 + 80 = 740 Percentage of the
Question : A shopkeeper publishes a list of prices that are 60% above the CP. He proposes to give 20% discount. How much profit does he make?
Option 1: 35%
Option 2: 22%
Option 3: 18%
Option 4: 28%
Correct Answer: 28%
Solution : Let the cost price (CP) of the article be Rs 100. Since the shopkeeper publishes prices 60% above the CP, Marked price(MP) of the article = 100$\times\frac{160}{100}$ = Rs. 160 After a 20% discount on MP, the selling price of the article = 160$\times\frac{80}{100}$ =
Question : The sum of the radius of the base and the height of a cylinder is 42 m. If the total surface area of the cylinder is 6336 m2, find the curved surface area of the cylinder correct to two places of decimals (use $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$).
Option 1: 2157.43 m2
Option 2: 2571.43 m2
Option 3: 2715.43 m2
Option 4: 2517.43 m2
Correct Answer: 2715.43 m2
Solution : Let the radius and height of the cylinder be $r$ and $h$ m. Given, $r+h=42$ m The total surface area of the cylinder = 6336 m2 $⇒2\pi r(r+h)=6336$ $⇒2\times \frac{22}{7}\times r\times 42 = 6336$ $⇒r = 24$ m So, $h=42-24=18$ m Curved
Question : Single-use plastic, which has low utility, has been banned in India with effect from _______.
Option 1: 1st August 2022
Option 2: 31st June 2022
Option 3: 31st August 2022
Option 4: 1st July 2022
Correct Answer: 1st July 2022
Solution : The correct option is 1st July 2022.
Certain single-use plastic products with poor usefulness and a high littering rate are prohibited as of July 1, 2022, per the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. Earbuds with plastic sticks, balloon sticks, plastic flags,
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have 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".
The audience are (1) / humbly requested to be (2) / seated in their seats. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
The sentence is grammatically correct and doesn't need any change. Here, we are referring to the individual members so, are is the correct helping verb to use.
Question : The ' Sun Temple' of Konark is in the state of
Option 1: Odisha
Option 2: Jharkhand
Option 4: Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: Odisha
Solution : The correct option is Odisha.
The Sun Temple of Konark is located in the state of Odisha, India. The temple is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, and is renowned for its remarkable architecture and intricate stone carvings.
Question : If $m+n=-2$, then the value of $m^{3}+n^{3}-6mn$ is:
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 4
Option 3: –8
Option 4: –4
Correct Answer: –8
Solution : Given: $m+n=-2$ and $ab=24$ We know that $(a+b)^3=a^3+b^3+3ab(a+b)$ Now, $m+n=-2$ Cubing both sides. ⇒ $-2^3=m^3+n^3+3(mn)(-2)$ ⇒ $m^3+n^3-6mn=-8$ Hence, the correct answer is –8.
Question : What is the name of the oceanic trench in the Indian Ocean with a maximum depth of 23,560 feet?
Option 1: Tonga Trench
Option 2: Amirante Trench
Option 3: Java Trench
Option 4: Diamantina Trench
Correct Answer: Java Trench
Solution : The correct answer is Java Trench.
The oceanic trench in the Indian Ocean with a maximum depth of 23,560 feet is called the Java Trench. The Java Trench is a subduction zone where the Indo-Australian Plate is subducting beneath the Eurasian Plate, forming
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