All Questions

Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

Get Updates
Showing 571 - 580 out of 10193 Questions
125 Views

Question : Speed of stream is 4 km/hr and the speed of boat is 11 km/hr. In how much time will the boat cover a distance of 21 km upstream and 45 km downstream?

Option 1: 6 hours

Option 2: 3 hours

Option 3: 4 hours

Option 4: 7 hours

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 6 hours


Solution : The speed of the stream is 4 km/hr.
The speed of the boat is 11 km/hr.
Upstream Speed = Speed of boat –Speed of stream
= 11 – 4 = 7 km/h
Upstream distance = 21 km
Time = $\frac{21}{7}$ = 3 hrs
Downstream Speed = Speed of boat + Speed of stream
= 11 + 4 = 15 km/h
Downstream distance = 45 km
Time = $\frac{45}{15}$ = 3 hrs
Total time = 3 + 3 = 6 hrs
Hence, the correct answer is 6 hours.

19 Views

Question : The average marks of 17 students in an examination was calculated as 71. However, it was later found that one student's mark had been wrongly entered as 65 instead of 56 and another as 24 instead of 50. The correct average is:

Option 1: 70

Option 2: 71

Option 3: 72

Option 4: 73

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 72


Solution : The total sum of marks was initially = 71 × 17 = 1207
The wrongly entered marks are 65 and 24, so subtract these from the total = 1207 – 65 – 24 = 1118
The correct marks are 56 and 50, so add these to the total = 1118 + 56 + 50 = 1224
Correct average = $\frac{\text{Total correct sum}}{{\text{Number of students}}}=\frac{1224}{17} = 72$
Hence, the correct answer is 72.

8 Views

Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd one from the given alternatives.

Option 1: RTV

Option 2: HJL

Option 3: KMP

Option 4: BDF

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: KMP


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: RTV; R + 2 = T; T + 2 = V
Second option: HJL; H + 2 = J; J + 2 = L
Third option: KMP; K + 2 = M; M + 3 = P
Fourth option: BDF; B + 2 = D; D + 2 = F

The third option does not fit the pattern. Hence, the third option is correct.

16 Views

Question : Which of the following is not an objective of the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy (2007) of the government of India?

Option 1: To maximise the focus on rehabilitation without really caring about resettlement

Option 2: To integrate rehabilitation concerns into the development planning and implementation process

Option 3: To minimise displacement and to promote, as far as possible, not-displacing or taut-displacing alternatives

Option 4: To provide a better standard of living, making concerted efforts to provide sustainable income to the affected families

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: To maximise the focus on rehabilitation without really caring about resettlement


Solution : The correct answer is to maximise the focus on rehabilitation without really caring about resettlement.

The National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 provides for compensation to people whose land is acquired or any other involuntary displacement. The scheme has been formulated by the Ministry of Rural Development and the Department of Land Resources. 

14 Views

Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
He built a website from scratch.

Option 1: A website has been built from scratch by him.

Option 2: A website was built from scratch by him.

Option 3: A website was building from scratch by him.

Option 4: A website is built from scratch by him.

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: A website was built from scratch by him.


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes the subject in the passive voice.

The structure of the passive voice in the case of the simple past tense is: "Singular object + was + past participle of the main verb + by followed by the agent of the action."

Therefore, the correct answer is: A website was built from scratch by him.

13 Views

Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

Have you ever been in New York?

(1) At

(2) To

(3) With

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: (2)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.

To should replace in in the sentence as the correct preposition. Here, the reference is in the past to know whether the person has visited the city before; so, to is used to indicate the destination or place the person has visited.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "Have you ever been to New York?"

19 Views

Question : Directions: GAMU is related to JDPX in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, LHTC is related to OKWF. To which of the following is BRLQ related following the same logic?

Option 1: EUOT

Option 2: DTNS

Option 3: ETOS

Option 4: CTOU

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: EUOT


Solution : Given:
GAMU is related to JDPX and LHTC is related to OKWF.

Add 3 to the place value of the letters of GAMU and LHTC to obtain their required codes –
GAMU→G + 3 = J; A + 3 = D; M + 3 = P; U + 3 = X
Thus, GAMU is related to JDPX.
LHTC→L + 3 = O; H + 3 = K; T + 3 = W; C + 3 = F
Thus, LHTC is related to OKWF.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for BRLQ –
B + 3 = E; R + 3 = U; L + 3 = O; Q + 3 = T

Thus, BRLQ is related to EUOT. Hence, the first option is correct.

16 Views

Question : Which Indian freedom fighter is also known as Bismarck of India?

Option 1: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Option 2: Mahatma Gandhi

Option 3: Lal Bahadur Shastri

Option 4: Jawaharlal Nehru

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Solution : The correct option is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Vallabhbhai Patel is often referred to as the "Bismarck of India." This comparison is due to his role in unifying the numerous princely states after India gained independence in 1947. Patel played a crucial role in the integration of these states into the newly formed Union of India. The title "Bismarck of India" draws a parallel between Patel and Otto von Bismarck, the statesman who played a significant role in the unification of Germany in the 19th century.

25 Views

Question : Which of the following is not a classical dance of India?

Option 1: Bhangra

Option 2: Bharatanatyam

Option 3: Manipuri

Option 4: Kathak

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Bhangra


Solution : The correct answer is Bhangra.

It is a traditional folk dance that originated in the Punjab region of India. Bhangra is not a classical dance form. It is the most famous folk dance form in Punjab. The Indian classical dance forms are Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, and Sattriya.

26 Views

Question : Who is the first woman IPS officer in India?

Option 1: Sarojini Naidu

Option 2: Kiran Bedi

Option 3: Indira Gandhi

Option 4: Bachendri Pal

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Kiran Bedi


Solution : The correct answer is Kiran Bedi.

Kiran Bedi began her career as an ASP (Assistant Superintendent of Police) in Chanakyapuri, Delhi, becoming the country's first IPS officer. After joining the IPS services, she served in various roles, including antiterrorist specialist, narcotics officer, and administrator. She received the President's Gold Medal and the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1979 for her outstanding work using a contemporary strategy.

The question have been saved in answer later, you can access it from your profile anytime. Access now

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

Careers360 App
150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books