Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the given question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Human beings are social animals, who are living in communities. regulated by social norms and laws
(1) living in communities
(2) living amongst a community
(3) living in midst of communities
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The appropriate answer is the first option because 'who are living in communities' should be replaced with 'living in communities' as 'who are' is redundant as per the correct sentence structure.
The second option 'living amongst the community' is inappropriate because amongst' is a preposition that makes the sentence grammatically incorrect and the third option 'living in midst of communities' is grammatically incorrect.
Therefore, the correct statement should be "Human beings are social animals, living in communities, regulated by social norms and laws"
Question : From two points on the ground lying in a straight line through the foot of a pillar, the two angles of elevation of the top of the pillar are complementary to each other. If the distance of the two points from the foot of the pillar are 9 m and 16 m and the two points lie on the same side of the pillar, then the height of the pillar is:
Option 1: 5 m
Option 2: 10 m
Option 3: 7 m
Option 4: 12 m
Correct Answer: 12 m
Solution : Let $AB$ be the height of the pole. $BC$ = 9 m and $BD$ = 16 m $\angle ADB = \theta$ $\angle ACB = 90°-\theta$ From $\triangle ABC$, $\tan (90°-\theta) = \frac{AB}{BC}$ ⇒ $\cot$ $\theta$ = $\frac{AB}{9}$------------------(i) From $\triangle$ABD, $\tan$ $\theta$ = $\frac{AB}{16}$----------------(ii) Multiplying equations (i) and (ii), $AB^2$ = 144 ⇒ $AB$ = 12 m Hence, the correct answer is 12 m.
Question : Which among the following components are not related to the New India Literacy Programme?
Option 1: Business and Enhancing Skill Development
Option 2: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
Option 3: Critical Life Skills
Option 4: Basic Education is a foundation for success in the business world and includes soft skills like communication, along with analytical and organizational skills that help a business succeed.
Correct Answer: Business and Enhancing Skill Development
Solution : The correct answer is Business and Enhancing Skill Development is not related to the New India Literacy Programme.
For the fiscal years 2022–2027, the Central Government of India has approved a new programme named the "New India Literacy Programme" that will incorporate all aspects of adult education with the National Education Policy 2020.
There are five parts to the scheme:
Question : Which article of the Indian constitution is related to the Separation of the judiciary from the executive?
Option 1: 41
Option 2: 51
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 50
Correct Answer: 50
Solution : The correct option is 50.
The separation of the judiciary from the executive is mentioned in Article 50. It states, "The state shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the state." While the directive principles are not enforceable by courts, they are fundamental to the governance of the country and are considered by the state when formulating policies. The independence of the judiciary is also emphasized in Article 121 of the Constitution of India.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A royal ceremony in which a crown is placed on the head of a new King or a Queen.
Option 1: Corroboration
Option 2: Unseating
Option 3: Ousting
Option 4: Coronation
Correct Answer: Coronation
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: "Coronation" is the precise term that encapsulates this ceremonial event. It is a noun that refers to the formal crowning or investiture of a monarch. The other options are not related to the specific ceremonial act described.
So, the correct sentence would be: "The royal ceremony concluded with the coronation of the new king."
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : For which of the following films has Akshay Kumar won a national award?
Option 1: Raksha Bandhan
Option 2: Mission Mangal
Option 3: Rustom
Option 4: Bell Bottom
Correct Answer: Rustom
Solution : The correct option is Rustom.
Akshay Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film "Rustom." He received this award at the 64th National Film Awards held in 2017. "Rustom" is a crime thriller film released in 2016, and Akshay Kumar's portrayal of the character Rustom Pavri, a naval officer, earned him critical acclaim.
Question : Nechiphu Tunnel, in Arunachal Pradesh, was built by the Border Road Organisation (BRO) and its excavation work completed falls under Project _______________.
Option 1: Hirak
Option 2: Sampark
Option 3: Gaganyaan
Option 4: Vartak
Correct Answer: Vartak
Solution : The correct option is Vartak.
The Nechiphu Tunnel excavation work falls under Project Vartak, one of the Border Roads Organisation's (BRO) most prominent projects. Project Vartak, established in 1960, is responsible for constructing, and maintaining roads in Arunachal Pradesh, and adjoining districts of Assam. The tunnel's construction significantly enhances connectivity in the region, particularly during harsh weather conditions.
Question : Let $A, B, C,$ and $D$ be the angles of a quadrilateral. If they are concyclic, then the value of $\cos\ A+\cos\ B+\cos\ C+\cos\ D$ is:
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 1
Option 3: –1
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : $A, B, C$, and $D$ are the angles of a quadrilateral and they are concyclic. So, $\angle A+\angle C=\angle B+\angle D=180°$ $\angle A=180°–\angle C$ $\therefore\cos\ A=\cos(180°-C)=–\cos\ C$ Similarly, $\cos\ D=–\cos\ B$ $\cos\ A+\cos\ B+\cos\ C+\cos\ D$ $=\cos\ A+\cos\ B-\cos\ A-\cos\ B$ $=0$ Hence, the correct answer is $0$.
Question : Kanchenjunga National Park is located at :
Option 1: Uttar Pradesh
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Sikkim
Option 4: Jammu and Kashmir
Correct Answer: Sikkim
Solution : The correct option is Sikkim.
Nearly half of India's bird species, wild trees, orchids, rhododendrons, and a third of the nation's floral plants can be found at Kanchenjunga National Park. The Indian state of Sikkim is home to Kanchenjunga National Park, often referred to as the Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve.
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on the line RS, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
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. So, according to the above property and the information provided, the mirror is placed on the top side of the figure (on line RS). So, the top side of the reflected image will appear as the bottom side and the bottom side will appear as the top side. However, the left and right of the reflected image will remain the same.
Thus, the correct mirror image of the given figure will be –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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