Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The main use of salt in the diet is to
Option 1: increase the solubility of the food particles in water
Option 2: produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food
Option 3: ease the process of cooking
Option 4: make the taste of the food better
Correct Answer: produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food
Solution : The correct answer is produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food.
Salt is necessary for the digestive process of the body. It stimulates the creation of hydrochloric
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
The girl filled the pitcher for water.
(1) in
(2) of
(3) with
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved by using the third option.
A pitcher is a large jug, so it has to be filled with water. The preposition with is used with the objects and hence, makes the right choice,
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "The girl
Question : Which of the following dance forms is performed by the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh?
Option 1: Tapu
Option 2: Karma
Option 3: Sangphao
Option 4: Kaksar
Correct Answer: Tapu
Solution : The correct option is Tapu.
The Tapu dance is a traditional dance form of the Adi tribe, which is one of the indigenous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, India. This dance is often performed during various festivals and special occasions by the Adi people. Dancers usually
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related words from the given alternatives. Patient : Fowler Bed :: ? : ?
Option 1: Certificate : Merit
Option 2: Necklace : Adornment
Option 3: Baby : Cradle
Option 4: Trophy : Achievement
Correct Answer: Baby : Cradle
Solution : Given: Patient : Fowler Bed :: ? : ?
Like, a Fowler bed is an adjustable hospital bed that can accommodate various patient positions.
Now let's check the given options – First option: Certificate : Merit; Certificates are given to the participants or
Question : Directions: Vineet travels 16 km towards the west, turns right, travels another 12 km, and then takes two successive left turns, covering 8 km and 12 km after each turn, respectively. Finally, he takes a right turn and travels 10 km farther. How far is he now from his original position?
Option 1: 46 km
Option 2: 34 km
Option 3: 40 km
Option 4: 38 km
Correct Answer: 34 km
Solution : Draw a diagram as per the given details –
Now, find the distance between the starting and endpoints –
The distance between the starting point and the endpoint = AF + FE + ED = 10 + 8 + 16 = 34 km
So,
Question : The 'Masai' is a primitive tribe of:
Option 1: Angola
Option 2: Botswana
Option 3: Nigeria
Option 4: Tanzania
Correct Answer: Tanzania
Solution : The correct answer is Tanzania.
Masai is an ethnic group in Africa. It is in the countries of Kenya and Tanzania. They occupy the area near Lake Turkana and the lower Nile valley.
Other African tribes are:
Question : Directions: How many maximum triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 13
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 17
Correct Answer: 17
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 17 triangles. They are ABL, BLN, CKG, KLN, CNB, COD, DOF, DEF, FOG, JKM, JMH, GHM, JHI, AEI, AKC, KIG, CEG.
Hence, the fourth option
Question : Directions: The subjective number of applicants for the year 2008 an 2009 in a college is given in the following chart. Study the graph and answer the questions. The number of Chemistry seeking applicants increased by:
Option 1: 17.26%
Option 2: 18.89%
Option 3: 19.25%
Option 4: 21.08%
Correct Answer: 18.89%
Solution : Number of Chemistry seeking applicants in 2009 = 2580 Number of Chemistry seeking applicants in 2008 = 2170 Difference = 2580 – 2170 = 410 Percentage increased = $\frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Applicants in 2008}}\times100$ = $\frac{410}{2170}\times100$ = 18.89% Hence, the correct answer is 18.89%.
Question : Which among the following peaks is the highest peak of Jharkhand?
Option 1: Kangto
Option 2: Girnar
Option 3: Anamudi
Option 4: Parasnath
Correct Answer: Parasnath
Solution : The correct answer is Parasnath.
It is named after the name of Lord Parshvanatha, the Jain religion's twenty-third Tirthankara. It is situated in Jharkhand's Giridih district. Parasnath Hill is approximately 1365 meters high. It is the most significant pilgrimage site for Jain people. "Sammed Sikhar"
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
By whom were these letters written?
Option 1: Who has written these letters?
Option 2: Who writes these letters?
Option 3: Who has written this letters?
Option 4: Who wrote these letters?
Correct Answer: Who wrote these letters?
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
In the original passive sentence, the subject is these letters, the verb is were written and the doer of the action is whom. In the active voice sentence, the doer of the action becomes the
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