Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The total surface area of a solid hemisphere of diameter 14 cm is (use $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$ ):
Option 1: 522 cm2
Option 2: 462 cm2
Option 3: 428 cm2
Option 4: 584 cm2
Correct Answer: 462 cm2
Solution : Diameter = 14 cm Radius, $r = \frac{14}{2} = 7$ cm The total surface area of a hemisphere = $3\pi r^2= 3 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7^2 = 462$ cm2 Hence, the correct answer is 462 cm2.
Question : Who introduced the Mansabdari system into the administration under the Mughals?
Option 1: Akbar
Option 2: Shah Jahan
Option 3: Aurangzeb
Option 4: Jahangir
Correct Answer: Akbar
Solution : The correct option is Akbar.
The Mansabdari system, introduced by Akbar, was unique to the Mughal Empire's civil and military administrative systems. Under this system, each officer was awarded a rank. The lower rank was ten, and the highest was 5000 for the nobles; near the conclusion of his reign, it was raised to 7000.
Reigning from 1556 to 1605, Akbar is regarded as one of the most distinguished rulers in Indian history. Many people saw his rule as a time of significant intellectual and cultural advancement.
Question : Law of Demand states that there is a negative relationship between ______.
Option 1: demand for a commodity and its supply
Option 2: demand for a commodity and its price
Option 3: tax on a commodity and its price
Option 4: supply of a commodity and its price
Correct Answer: demand for a commodity and its price
Solution : The correct option is demand for a commodity and its price.
The Law of Demand asserts a negative relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. As the price rises, demand tends to decrease, and vice versa. This inverse correlation reflects consumers' inclination to buy more at lower prices and less at higher prices, influencing market dynamics.
Question : Directions: Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Thighs 2. Stomach 3. Nose 4. Lips 5. Skull
Option 1: 1, 2, 5, 3, 4
Option 2: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Option 3: 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
Option 4: 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
Solution : Given: 1. Thighs 2. Stomach 3. Nose 4. Lips 5. Skull
Starting from the top of the human body, we have the skull, which houses and protects the brain. Just below that, we have the nose, which is responsible for our sense of smell and plays a crucial role in our respiratory system. Moving down, we have the lips, which not only help us speak and express emotions but also aid in eating and drinking. The stomach, located below the lips, is a vital organ that helps break down food and extract nutrients. Finally, at the bottom of the body, we have the thighs, which support us in standing and walking and play a crucial role in our movement.
On arranging the body parts from bottom to top, the sequence is as follows – Thighs→Stomach→Lips→Nose→Skull
So, the order is 1, 2, 4, 3, 5. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : A substance used as an antifreeze in radiators of automobiles is:
Option 1: Methyl alcohol and H2O.
Option 2: Methyl alcohol
Option 3: Ethyl alcohol
Option 4: Ethyl alcohol and H2O.
Correct Answer: Methyl alcohol and H2O.
Solution : The correct option is Methyl alcohol and H2O.
Methyl alcohol (CH3OH), usually known as methanol, is a kind of alcohol that may be used as an antifreeze in automotive radiators. It works as a coolant and antifreeze solution for the vehicle's engine when combined with water (H2O) in the suitable ratio. In areas where extreme freezing temperatures can cause standard water-based coolants to freeze, possibly harming the engine, methanol-water combinations are widely employed. The combination reduces the freezing point of the coolant, keeping it from hardening in cold weather, and it also aids in the regulation of engine temperatures while in operation.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Mr Arvind was accused of beating up the students in the class.
Option 1: accused of beating up off the
Option 2: accused of beating up of the
Option 3: accused of beating up on the
Option 4: accused of beating up in the
Correct Answer: accused of beating up on the
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The preposition "before" should be replaced with "on," as it helps correct the phrase "beat up on," which means "to assault and injure someone".
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Mr. Arvind was accused of beating up on the students in the class."
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.
Shayam was accused of bribery, but he submitted proof of his innocence.
Option 1: Buying the pig in a poke.
Option 2: Cast pearls before they swine.
Option 3: Chapter and verse.
Option 4: Beating about the bush.
Correct Answer: Chapter and verse.
The idiom, chapter and verse means giving precise details or citing specific evidence about something. It means providing detailed information or being able to refer to specific sources accurately, which makes it the appropriate choice.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Two parallel lines touch the circles at P and Q. The area of the circle is 154 cm2. Find the length of PQ (Take $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$)
Option 1: 85.2 cm
Option 2: 14 cm
Option 3: 7 cm
Option 4: 77 cm
Correct Answer: 14 cm
Solution : Given: Area of the circle = 154 $cm^2$ We know that, Area of the circle = $\pi r^2$ According to the question, 154 = $\pi r^2$ ⇒ 154 = $\frac{22}{7}×r^2$ ⇒ $\frac{154×7}{22}$ = $r^2$ ⇒ $r$ = 7 Thus, length of PQ = 7 × 2 = 14 Hence, the correct answer is 14 cm.
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 17
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 17
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 17 triangles. They are ABK, BCG, DGN, DEF, HIF, IJK, LUT, STM, QRS, OQP, jPZ, igh, gbf, abY, Yec, cXW, WVd.
Therefore, there are 17 triangles. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : If the triangles ABC and PQR are similar and if $\angle A=35°, \angle B=65°$ then $\angle R=$?
Option 1: 80°
Option 2: 90°
Option 3: 35°
Option 4: 65°
Correct Answer: 80°
Solution : $\triangle ABC \sim \triangle PQR$ ⇒ $\angle C=\angle R$ In $\triangle ABC,$ $\angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180°$ ⇒ $35°+65°+\angle C = 180°$ ⇒ $\angle C = 180° - 100°$ ⇒ $\angle C = 80°$ ⇒ $\angle R = 80°$ Hence, the correct answer is 80°.
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