Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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."
At this time of the year (1) / the mountains are (2) / usually covered with ice. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
"At" is usually used to refer to a specific time, but here the author is talking in the general sense. So, "during" is correct, as it conveys the intended meaning, which is that the mountains
Question : In which year was the Prevention of Terrorism Act(POTA) enacted?
Option 1: 2000
Option 2: 2001
Option 3: 2002
Option 4: 2003
Correct Answer: 2002
Solution : The Correct Answer is 2002.
The Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), was an Act brought by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. To strengthen counterterrorism efforts, the Indian Parliament passed the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA). This Act was introduced to address the matters
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Primitive cultures are those that exist in societies that have not yet developed advanced technology or complex social (1)_________ These cultures are often characterised by their close relationship with the natural world. Despite being considered 'primitive', these cultures have a rich history and a unique way of life that is (2)___________ studying and preserving. These cultures often have a deep understanding of the environment and its cycles, and they have developed intricate systems of knowledge and belief that are closely tied to nature. For example, indigenous cultures in the Amazon rainforest have an (3)_____________ knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants and the cycles of the seasons, which they use to sustain themselves and their communities. Another important aspect is that these cultures often have complex systems of kinship and social hierarchy. Despite many challenges that primitive cultures face, including the (4)____________ of modern societies and environmental degradation, these cultures have an important role to play in our understanding of the human experience. They offer a different (5)____________ on the world and its complexities, and their traditions and knowledge have the potential to inform and enrich our modern lives. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 1.
Option 1: borders
Option 2: outlines
Option 3: structures
Option 4: configurations
Correct Answer: structures
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In the context of discussing societies that have not yet developed advanced technology or complex social structures, the word "structures" makes logical sense. It refers to the organisation or arrangement of elements in a society.
The other
Question : India won the Border-Gavaskar trophy in 2023 by defeating _____ and qualified for the World Test Championship Final.
Option 1: Sri Lanka
Option 2: New Zealand
Option 3: Australia
Option 4: South Africa
Correct Answer: Australia
Solution : The correct option is Australia.
India emerged victorious in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy of the year 2023 by defeating Australia. The fourth and final test of the 2023 BGT between India and Australia ended in a draw. India clinched the series 2-1, marking their fourth
Question : Which among the following lakes is also known as the "Srinagar's Jewel"?
Option 1: Tsomgo
Option 2: Vembanad
Option 3: Dal
Option 4: Loktak
Correct Answer: Dal
Solution : The correct answer is Dal.
Dal is one of Srinagar's lakes. It's an urban lake, the second biggest in Jammu and Kashmir's Union territory. It is also known as the "Lake of Flowers," "Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir," or "Srinagar's Jewel."
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The terrorist made a vain attempt to __________ the bridge.
Option 1: Blow over
Option 2: Blow up
Option 3: Blow out
Option 4: Blow down
Correct Answer: Blow up
Solution : The second option is the correct answer as "blow up" means to destroy something using explosives, and it fits perfectly in the sentence conveying that the terrorist unsuccessfully tried to destroy the bridge using explosives.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : What is meant by "Capital Gains"?
Option 1: Part of the profits added to the capital
Option 2: Appreciation in the money value of assets
Option 3: Additions to the capital invested in a business
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Appreciation in the money value of assets
Solution : The correct answer is appreciation in the money value of assets.
The term " capital gain" refers to the profit or rise in the value of a capital asset when it is sold or transferred for more than
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close 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: In a certain code language, P – Q means P is the wife of Q; P ÷ Q means P is the husband of Q; P × Q means P is the son of Q; P + Q means P is the daughter of Q. Based on the above, if H – I × J ÷ K + G, then how is I related to G?
Option 1: Daughter's son
Option 2: Mother's father
Option 3: Mother's mother
Option 4: Son
Correct Answer: Daughter's son
Solution : Given: P – Q ⇒ P is the wife of Q P ÷ Q ⇒ P is the husband of Q P × Q ⇒ P is the son of Q P + Q ⇒ P is the daughter of Q
As per the
Question : There is a number consisting of two digits. The digit in the unit's place is twice that of the ten's place and if 2 is subtracted from the sum of the digits, the difference is equal to $\frac{1}{6}$th of the number. The number is:
Option 1: 26
Option 2: 25
Option 3: 24
Option 4: 23
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Let the digit at the tens's place and the digit at the unit's place be 'a' and 'b' respectively. Given that b = 2a, The number becomes 10a + b = 10a + 2a = 12a Now, the sum of digits = (a + b)
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