Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Dumping is a form of price discrimination at
Option 1: within industry
Option 2: National level
Option 3: International level
Option 4: local level
Correct Answer: International level
Solution : The correct option is International Level.
When a company sells its products in a foreign market at a price lower than the domestic market or production cost, this can harm domestic industries in the importing country, potentially leading to anti-dumping measures.
Question : The most reactive among the halogens is
Option 1: Fluorine
Option 2: Chlorine
Option 3: Bromine
Option 4: Iodine
Correct Answer: Fluorine
Solution : The correct option is Flourine.
The most reactive halogen among the group is fluorine (F). It is located at the top of the halogen group in the periodic table, and it has the highest electronegativity and ionization energy among the halogens. This makes fluorine extremely
Question : Identify the correct spelling of the underlined word.
It is considered a great phenamina in the field of economics.
Option 1: phinomina
Option 2: fenomena
Option 3: phynamena
Option 4: phenomena
Correct Answer: phenomena
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The correct spelling of the underlined word in the sentence should be phenomena, not phenamina.
Phenomena is the plural form of the word "phenomenon", which is used to describe an exceptional or remarkable occurrence, event, or
Question : Directions: Of the 5 towns A, B, C, D, and E are situated close to each other. A is to the west of B, C is to the south of A, E is to the north of B and D is to the east of E. Then C is in which direction with respect to D?
Option 1: Southwest
Option 2: Northeast
Option 3: Northwest
Option 4: Southeast
Correct Answer: Southwest
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
The direction point C with respect to D is in the southwest direction.
So, C is in the southwest direction with respect to D. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : In 2014, Bandhan Financial Services, a microlender with Headquarters at_________ was granted in-principal approval by RBI to start a universal bank.
Option 1: Kolkata
Option 2: Mumbai
Option 3: Pune
Option 4: Lucknow
Correct Answer: Kolkata
Solution : The correct option is Kolkata.
In 2014, Bandhan Financial Services, headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to establish a universal bank.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the senses, cruel
Option 1: Haslet
Option 2: Hart
Option 3: Harsh
Option 4: Hasp
Correct Answer: Harsh
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Harsh captures the essence of being unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the senses, and also conveys cruelty. It can describe both a rough texture or sound and a cruel or unkind demeanour.
The meanings of the other
Question : The famous Rath Yatra Car Festival is associated with which Lord?
Option 1: Lord Shiva
Option 2: Lord Jagannath
Option 3: Lord Indra
Option 4: Lord Brahma
Correct Answer: Lord Jagannath
Solution : The correct answer is Lord Jagannath.
The festival is dedicated to the god Jagannath, a manifestation of Vishnu or Krishna, and is celebrated in the Indian state of Odisha. Another name for the Ratha Yatra is the "Shri Gundicha Yatra". The chhera pahara is
Question : Certain plants have green and tender stems. They are usually short and may not have many branches. What are they called?
Option 1: Herbs
Option 2: Shrubs
Option 3: Trees
Option 4: Creepers
Correct Answer: Herbs
Solution : The correct answer is Herbs.
Herbs are small plants that have tender stems. It is used for flavouring and garnishing foods. It is also used for medicinal purposes. These plants have stems made up of cellulose but not as rigid as lignin as present
Question : Directions: Select the term from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete. DT35, EU33, ?, GW29, HX27
Option 1: EX30
Option 2: GV33
Option 3: EW32
Option 4: FV31
Correct Answer: FV31
Solution : Given: DT35, EU33, ?, GW29, HX27
Add 1 in the place value of the first and the second letter and subtract 2 from the number, to get the next term of the series – DT35→D + 1 = E; T + 1 = U; 35
Question : CENVAT is related to which of the following?
Option 1: Sales tax
Option 2: Excise duty
Option 3: Custom duty
Option 4: Service tax
Correct Answer: Excise duty
Solution : The correct option is Excise duty.
A system called CENVAT (Central Value Added Tax) was established to deal with the taxing of goods and services. Businesses can claim credit under the CENVAT system for the excise duty paid on materials used in the
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