Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Teenage is a (1)______ of life that everyone goes through between childhood and adulthood. During this time, teenagers go through many changes, both physically and emotionally. They may experience mood swings, have difficulty expressing their feelings, and sometimes (2)_______ impulsively. Teenagers are also trying to figure out their place in the world and may face pressure from peers, parents, and society to (3)_______ to certain expectations. It is important for teenagers to have a support system that allows them to explore their interests, develop their own identities, and make healthy choices. Despite the challenges that come with being a teenager, it can also be an exciting and transformative time. Teenagers have the (4)_______ to learn new skills, make lifelong friends, and explore new experiences that can shape their future. It is important for parents, educators, and other adults to provide teenagers with guidance, support, and resources that can help them (5)______ the challenges of adolescence.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.
Option 1: correlate
Option 2: propagate
Option 3: conclude
Option 4: reduce
Correct Answer: reduce
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Challenges are addressed to reduce them and create more opportunities.
Therefore, reduce is the most suitable option, as we are talking about challenges related to adolescence.
Question : Direction: Sandeep has a brother named Ankur. Sandeep is the son of Kishan. Baljor is Kishan's father. How is Ankur related to Baljor?
Option 1: Grandson
Option 2: Brother
Option 3: Son
Option 4: Grandfather
Correct Answer: Grandson
Solution : As per the instructions given, the family tree will be –
According to the above family tree, Ankur is the Grandson of Baljor.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Who is the author of the book "Romancing with Life"?
Option 1: Kapil Dev
Option 2: Dev Anand
Option 3: Shashi Tharoor
Option 4: Bill Clinton
Correct Answer: Dev Anand
Solution : The correct answer is Dev Anand.
"Romancing with Life" is an autobiography penned by Dev Anand, the iconic Bollywood actor, film director, and producer. The book offers a candid account of his life, career, and experiences in the Indian film industry. His autobiography provides a window into the golden age of Bollywood.
Question : The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of trees in a forest. If the forest has 7500 pine trees, then find how many trees are there in the forest.
Option 1: 22,500
Option 2: 30,000
Option 3: 27,000
Option 4: 7,500
Correct Answer: 30,000
Solution : Number of pine trees in the forest = 7,500 Percentage of Pine trees in forest = 25% Let the total number of trees be $x$. 25% of $x$ = 7,500 ⇒ $\frac{25\times{x}}{100}$ = 7,500 ⇒ 25$x$ = 7,50,000 ⇒ $x$ = 30,000 $\therefore$ Total number of trees in the forest is 30,000. Hence, the correct answer is 30,000.
The modern pizza was originally (1)___________in Naples, Italy but the word pizza is Greek in (2).___________ derived from the Greek word pktos meaning solid or clotted. The ancient (3).___________ covered their bread with oils, herbs and cheese. The first major (4).___________ that led to flatbread pizza was the use of tomato as a topping. It was common for the poor of the area around Naples to add (5).___________ to their yeast-based flat bread, and so the pizza began. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.1.
Option 1: assumed
Option 2: pervaded
Option 3: invented
Option 4: arcaded
Correct Answer: invented
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Invented means to create something that has never been created before. This helps convey the intended meaning that modern pizza was first created in Naples, Italy.
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Infer
Option 2: Neutral
Option 3: Apprehensive
Option 4: Maintanence
Correct Answer: Maintanence
Solution : The incorrect spelling is in the fourth option.
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word is maintenance.
Maintenance refers to the process of preserving or keeping something in a functional or satisfactory condition. It involves regular checks, repairs, and actions taken to prevent the deterioration or breakdown of machinery, systems, buildings, or any other object or structure.
Question : Who among the following Indian dancers was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2020 for contribution to Odissi dance?
Option 1: Brajendra Kumar Pattnaik
Option 2: Balkar Sidhu
Option 3: Rabindra Atibudhi
Option 4: Pasumarthy Vithal
Correct Answer: Rabindra Atibudhi
Solution : The correct option is Rabindra Atibudhi.
Rabindra Atibudhi was honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2020 for his outstanding contributions to Odissi dance. He showcased his talent at prestigious festivals and cultural events. Choreographing around 50 classical dances, including the National Award-winning Odissi film "Shri Krishna Leela," he blends creative choreography with tradition.
Question : Which of the following is called the 'land of one thousand lakes'?
Option 1: Sweden
Option 2: Greenland
Option 3: U.S.A.
Option 4: Finland
Correct Answer: Finland
Solution : The correct option is Finland.
Finland is regarded as the land of a thousand lakes, and there are more than 160,000 lakes. It is a Nordic country and shares its borders with Sweden, Norway and Russia. Saimaa, the fourth-biggest lake in Europe, is the largest lake in Finland and is situated in the country's northeastern area. Caspian sea is the largest lake in the world.
Question : The Eighty-ninth Amendment Act, 2003 of the Indian Constitution established which of the following Commission?
Option 1: Competition Commission of India
Option 2: National Commission for Backward Classes
Option 3: National Commission for Woman
Option 4: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Correct Answer: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Solution : The correct option is the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
The Eighty-ninth Amendment Act, 2003, of the Indian Constitution established the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST). This amendment granted constitutional status to the NCST, ensuring safeguards and protection for the rights and welfare of Scheduled Tribes in India.
Question :
One rupee notes are issued by the:
Option 1:
Reserve Bank of India
Option 2:
State Bank of India
Option 3: President of India
Option 4: Government of India
Correct Answer: Government of India
Solution : The correct option is the Government of India.
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited, a department of the Indian government, is in charge of producing and distributing one rupee note.
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