Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which one of the following tribes practices pastoral nomadism?
Option 1: Boro
Option 2: Masai
Option 3: Pygmies
Option 4: Eskimo
Correct Answer: Pygmies
Solution : The correct answer is Pygmies.
Pygmies are an African tribe found in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic. This tribe is known for its nomadic pastoral practices. The Gujjar tribe in Jammu Kashmir is a nomadic pastoral
Question : Direction: The following question is based on the table given below which shows the production of number of scooters by a company during the first half of 1992. Study the table and answer the question.
Production of scooters by a company during first half of 1992
Month
Type
The total number of scooters produced by the company, during the first half of 1992 is:
Option 1: 90
Option 2: 143
Option 3: 623
Option 4: 197
Correct Answer: 623
Solution : The total number of scooters produced by the company during the first half of 1992 is the sum of the total production for each month from January to June. $\therefore$ The total number of scooters produced by the company = 100 + 105 + 108
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'.
Seldom if ever (1) / nature does operate (2) / in closed and separate compartments. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The phrase, ''seldom if ever'' means rarely or almost never. When a sentence begins with ''seldom if ever'', the following part of the sentence follows the law of inversion. The law of inversion means that
Question : What is the value of $3 \tan 20° \tan 45°\tan 70°$?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 1.5
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : $3 \tan 20°\tan 45° \tan70°$ $= 3 \tan 20°\tan 45° \tan (90° - 20°)$ [Using $\tan \theta = \cot (90° - \theta)$] $= 3 \tan 20°\tan 45°\cot 20°$ $= 3 \times \tan 45°$ $= 3 \times 1$ $= 3$ Hence, the correct answer is 3.
Question : Which of the following constitutional amendment acts made the right to education a fundamental right under Article 21A of the Indian constitution?
Option 1: 91st Amendment Act, 2003
Option 2: 86th Amendment Act, 2002
Option 3: 89th Amendment Act, 2003
Option 4: 19th Amendment Act, 1966
Correct Answer: 86th Amendment Act, 2002
Solution : The correct answer is the 86th Amendment Act, of 2002.
The 86th Amendment Act, 2002 came during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. This act makes it obligatory on the part of the government to ensure admission, attendance, and completion of elementary
Question : ______ won the gold medal in the Women's event in the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 held in India.
Option 1: Georgia
Option 2: Armenia
Option 3: Ukraine
Option 4: India
Correct Answer: Ukraine
Solution : The correct option is Ukraine.
The 44th Chess Olympiad, orchestrated by the International Chess Federation, also known as the World Chess Federation (FIDE), took place in Chennai, India, spanning from July 28 to August 9, 2022. In the women's section of the 44th Chess
Question : AB is the diameter of a circle with centre O. P is a point on it. If $\angle$POA = 120°. Then $\angle$PBO = ?
Option 1: 60°
Option 2: 120°
Option 3: 45°
Option 4: 50°
Correct Answer: 60°
Solution : $\angle$AOB = 180° $\angle$AOP = 120° we know that , $\angle$AOP + $\angle$POB = 180° ∴ $\angle$POB = 180° – 120° = 60° OP = OB = radius ∴ $\angle$OPB = $\angle$PBO = $\frac{120°}{2}=60°$ ($\because $ OP = OB) Hence, the correct answer is 60°.
Question : Directions: The bar graph provided below gives the data on the production of paper (in lakh tonnes) by three different companies X, Y and Z over the years. Study the bar chart and answer the following questions.
The percentage increase in the production of company Y from 1996 to 1999 is:
Option 1: 60%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 55%
Option 4: 40%
Correct Answer: 60%
Solution : Production of company Y in 1996 = 25 (in lakh tonnes) Production of company Y in 1999 = 40 (in lakh tonnes) Increment in production = 40–25 = 15 (in lakh tonnes) Percentage increased = $\frac{\text{Increment in production}}{\text{Previous production}}$ × 100 = $\frac{15}{25}$ × 100
Question : Sodium Calcium Silicate is called________.
Option 1: hard glass
Option 2: borosilicate glass
Option 3: soft glass
Option 4: jena glass
Correct Answer: soft glass
Solution : The correct option is soft glass.
Soft glass refers to soda-lime glass and is the most common type. It is used in daily objects such as windows, bottles, and glasses. The chemical formula of soda-lime glass is Na2O.CaO.6SiO2. It is
Question : Harshavardhan's Vallabhi conquest is found in which of the following inscriptions?
Option 1: Aihole pillar inscription
Option 2: Junagadh inscription
Option 3: Navsari copper plate inscription
Option 4: Damodarpur copper plate inscription
Correct Answer: Navsari copper plate inscription
Solution : The correct option is the Navsari copper plate inscription.
The Navsari copper plate inscription at Nausasi(Navsari) shows Harshavardhan conquering the kingdom of Vallabhi. He also defeated the king of Vallabhi, Dhruvasena II, according to the Navsari copper plate inscription. Harsha, however,
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