Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : In which year was the first World Environment Day observed?
Option 1: 1972
Option 2: 1980
Option 3: 1973
Option 4: 1974
Correct Answer: 1973
Solution : The correct answer is 1973.
Every year on June 5th since 1973, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has hosted World Environment Day, which is widely celebrated by millions of people across the globe. It is the largest platform for environmental public outreach. The theme
Question : Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The statue ____ a global symbol of freedom.
Option 1: Stands to
Option 2: Stands for
Option 3: Stands as
Option 4: Stands against
Correct Answer: Stands as
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blank is the third option.
The phrasal verb stands as is used to indicate that the statue serves the purpose of representing a global symbol of freedom and is the right option, which makes the sentence grammatically
Question : Directions: Which of the answer figures is embedded in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Because there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all possible orientations of the option figures to determine which one may fit in the question figure. By comparison of all the option figures, only the first option figure is embedded in
Question : What is the change in fiscal deficit if both the primary deficit and interest payments are doubled?
Option 1: Increase by 100%
Option 2: Increase by 200%
Option 3: Decrease by 50%
Option 4: Decrease by 100%
Correct Answer: Increase by 100%
Solution : The correct option is Increase by 100%.
If both the primary deficit and interest payments are doubled, the change in the fiscal deficit would depend on their initial values and the magnitude of the change.
Change in fiscal deficit = (new primary deficit
Question : Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice.
A remarkable discovery was made by the scientist.
Option 1: The scientist made a remarkable discovery
Option 2: The discovery made by the scientist was remarkable
Option 3: The remarkable scientist made a discovery
Option 4: A remarkable discovery is made by the scientist.
Correct Answer: The scientist made a remarkable discovery
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Active voice emphasises the doer of the action, while passive voice emphasises the receiver. To convert passive to active, we make the subject perform the action and rephrase the verb.
This structure of
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in reflection. According to the information provided, the mirror is placed at the right of the figure (on line MN). So, the right side of the reflected image will appear as the left side,
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The company was sued for breach of contract, but it still deny any wrongdoing.
Option 1: The company was sued
Option 2: for breach of contract
Option 3: any wrongdoing
Option 4: but it still deny
Correct Answer: but it still deny
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The error lies in the "but it still deny," as the verb (deny) should be singular in the form to agree to the singular subject (the company). Thus, "deny" should be replaced with "denies"
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (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, 2) (7, 42, 14)
Option 1: (19, 62, 11)
Option 2: (25, 29, 5)
Option 3: (9, 26, 4)
Option 4: (15, 44, 9)
Correct Answer: (9, 26, 4)
Solution : Given: (4, 12, 2); (7, 42, 14)
The pattern is as follows – (4, 12, 2)→(4 + 2) × 2 = 6 × 2 = 12 (7, 42, 14)→(7 + 14) × 2 = 21 × 2 = 42
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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, HISTORY is written as XQNSRHI. How is ETHICS written in that code language?
Option 1: DSGHBR
Option 2: RBHGSF
Option 3: RBHDSG
Option 4: GSDRBH
Correct Answer: RBHGSF
Solution : Given: HISTORY is written as XQNSRHI.
By reversing the order of the letters of HISTORY, we get YROTSIH. Subtract 1 from each letter of the above-reversed letter cluster and add 1 only to the last letter – Y – 1 = X; R – 1
Question : Alcoholic (-OH) group can be identified by:
Option 1: Tollen's Reagent Test
Option 2: Esterification Test
Option 3: FeCl3 Test
Option 4: Ozonolysis Reaction
Correct Answer: FeCl3 Test
Solution : The correct option is FeCl3 Test.
The presence of alcholic group (-OH) can be identified by Ferric Chloride Test where reagent is a solution of anhydrous iron(III) chloride FeCl3 in an organic solvent like chloroform or carbon tetrachloride. Phenols react with
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