Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Distant objects are visible as a little out of focus in this condition
Option 1: Presbyopia
Option 2: Hypermetropia
Option 3: Astigmatism
Option 4: Myopia
Correct Answer: Myopia
Solution : The correct answer is Myopia.
Nearsightedness, medically termed myopia, is a prevalent vision issue where close objects are clear but distant ones appear blurry. Conversely, if a person can see distant objects clearly but has difficulty with nearby objects, it is called hypermetropia or farsightedness.
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 30, 24, 19, 15, 12, ?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : Given: 30, 24, 19, 15, 12, ?
In the given series, subtract natural numbers in decreasing order starting from 6. 30 – 6 = 24; 24 – 5 = 19; 19 – 4 = 15; 15 – 3 = 12; 12 – 2 = 10
Question : Which of the following is a yellowish green to green coloured gemstone often found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks such as basalt, gabbro, dunite, diabase and peridotite?
Option 1: Bornite
Option 2: Olivine
Option 3: Tremolite
Option 4: Garnet
Correct Answer: Olivine
Solution : The correct option is olivine.
Olivine is a green to yellowish-green mineral commonly found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks, including basalt, gabbro, peridotite, and dunite. Its distinctive colour comes from its high iron content. Peridot, a gem-quality variety of olivine, is prized for
Question : Which one of the following depicts the correct chronological order in which the four major Lawn Tennis Tournaments are conducted annually
Option 1: Australian Open - French Open - U.S. Open - Wimbledon
Option 2: French Open - Australian Open - Wimbledon - U. S . Open
Option 3: Australian Open - French Open - Wimbledon - U. S. Open
Option 4: Wimbledon - Australian Open - French Open - U. S. Open
Correct Answer: Australian Open - French Open - Wimbledon - U. S. Open
Solution : The correct answer is Australian Open - French Open - Wimbledon - U. S. Open.
The Grand Slam schedule consists of- 1 The Australian Open in mid January, 2 The French Open from around late
Question : Ustad Akbar Ali Khan is remembered for his contribution to which of the following musical instruments?
Option 1: Tabla
Option 2: Santoor
Option 3: Sitar
Option 4: Sarod
Correct Answer: Sarod
Solution : The correct option is Sarod.
Ustad Akbar Ali Khan is remembered for contributing to the sarod, a traditional stringed musical instrument in Hindustani classical music. He was a renowned maestro of the Sarod and made significant contributions to the development and popularisation of this
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom or phrase. Neck of the woods
Option 1: Neighbourhood
Option 2: Barren land
Option 3: Valley
Option 4: Highways
Correct Answer: Neighbourhood
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom "neck of the woods" refers to a particular neighbourhood or locality. It is often used informally to describe a specific area or region where someone lives or is located. The term conveys a sense of a
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: All triangles are squares. Some squares are circles. Some triangles are pyramids. Conclusions: (I) Some circles are pyramids. (II) All pyramids are triangles.
Option 1: Only conclusion (I) is true
Option 2: Both conclusions (I) and (II) are true
Option 3: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is true
Option 4: Only conclusion (II) is true
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is true
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some circles are pyramids – From the diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between pyramids
Question : Directions: In a certain code language FLASH is coded as HNCUJ and ENDOW is coded as GPFQY. What will be the code for DEBIT in the given code language?
Option 1: EHDLW
Option 2: FHCLV
Option 3: GHELW
Option 4: FGDKV
Correct Answer: FGDKV
Solution : Given: FLASH ⇒ HNCUJ, ENDOW ⇒ GPFQY
Add 2 to the positional value of each letter of the word to obtain the required code. FLASH→F + 2 = H; L + 2 = N; A + 2 = C; S + 2 = U; H
Question : Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence.
The old building was damolished to make way for a new building.
Option 1: demolished
Option 2: demoleished
Option 3: demonlished
Option 4: demolaished
Correct Answer: demolished
The sentence contains the incorrect spelling "damolished" whereas the correct spelling is demolished.
Demolished refers to the action of destroying or tearing down a building, structure, or object.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The old building
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