Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given:
The pattern followed is as follows – In the first part; 2 + 3 + 1 = 6; 4 + 3 + 2 = 9→9 – 6 = 3 In
Question : The perpendicular distance from the centre of a circle to the chord is 20 cm. Calculate the chord's length in centimetres if the circle's diameter is 58 cm.
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 21
Option 3: 56
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : Given: Diameter, AB = $58$ cm So, Radius = $\frac{58}{2}=29$ cm CD is the chord. Its distance from the centre, ON is $20$ cm. CD = $2$ × CN Join OC. OC is the radius. From $\triangle$OCN, OC2 = ON2 + CN2
Question : Part V, chapter II of the Indian Constitution does not include which of the following provisions?
Option 1: Joint sitting of both houses of Parliament in certain cases.
Option 2: Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.
Option 3: Language to be used in Parliament.
Option 4: Restriction on discussion in Parliament.
Correct Answer: Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.
Solution : The correct answer is the Power of the President to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of Parliament.
The organisation, composition, duration, officials, procedures, privileges, powers, and other aspects of Parliament are covered under Articles 79
Question : What is the pH of human blood?
Option 1: 6.5
Option 2: 5.8
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 7.4
Correct Answer: 7.4
Solution : The correct option is 7.4.
Usually, human blood pH is kept within a specific range to guarantee appropriate physiological function. Arterial blood typically has a pH of 7.35 to 7.45. The body uses this slightly alkaline pH for several metabolic functions. Significant deviations from
Question : A dealer gives 10%, 20%, and 30% successive discounts on an item. What is the single equivalent discount on the item?
Option 1: 54.8%
Option 2: 52.8%
Option 3: 47.6%
Option 4: 49.6%
Correct Answer: 49.6%
Solution : We know: Equivalent single discount = $(a+b-\frac{a×b}{100}$)%, Where $a,b$ are successive discounts. So, $20+10-\frac{20\times 10}{100}=28$% Now again $a = 28$% and $b = 30$% So, $28+30-\frac{28\times 30}{100}=49.6$% Hence, the correct answer is 49.6%.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Piece of cake
Option 1: Extremely difficult
Option 2: Something which is very simple
Option 3: Intuition for something dangerous
Option 4: Invitation for birthday
Correct Answer: Something which is very simple
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
Explanation:
An idiomatic expression piece of cake is used for things that are very easy to do, which is correctly explained in the second option, something which is very simple.
Question : Which among the following is the highest peak of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Option 1: Deomali
Option 2: Saddle
Option 3: Phawngpui
Option 4: Kalsubai
Correct Answer: Saddle
Solution : The correct answer is Saddle.
The highest peak in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Saddle Peak. It is located on North Andaman Island and reaches an elevation of 732 metres (2,402 feet) above sea level. Saddle Peak is a significant geographical feature in
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Colleague
Option 1: Co-worker
Option 2: Consult
Option 3: Distend
Option 4: Exempt
Correct Answer: Co-worker
Solution : The correct synonym is the first option.
Co-worker: This term accurately represents a person who works with others in the same organisation or profession, making it the correct synonym for "colleague".
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Consult: This term means
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
The palace was in turmoil because Sikhandi (had return.)
Option 1: had returned
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: have turned
Option 4: was return
Correct Answer: had returned
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
The sentence is referring to an action that occurred in the past. Thus, to make the sentence grammatically correct, had return should be replaced with had returned, as it is the correct verb form
Question : First Indian to score a triple century in Test Cricket.
Option 1: Sachin Tendulkar
Option 2: Virender Sehwag
Option 3: Sourav Ganguly
Option 4: MS Dhoni
Correct Answer: Virender Sehwag
Solution : The correct answer is Virender Sehwag.
Virender Sehwag is the first Indian cricket to score a triple century in Test Cricket in March 2004 against Pakistan. In 2016, Karun Nair became the second Indian batsman to achieve this feat against England. Andy Sandham
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