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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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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

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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

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Question : At least two pairs of consecutive angles are supplementary in a _____.

Option 1: parallelogram

Option 2: isosceles trapezium

Option 3: none of these

Option 4: kite

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Correct Answer: parallelogram


Solution : The sum of any two consecutive angles of a parallelogram is equal to 180°. (supplementary)
Hence, the correct answer is 'parallelogram'.

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Question : Which of the following pair of "player–sports" is correct?
I. Lovlina Borgohain – Boxing
II. Nikhat Zareen – Wrestling

Option 1: Neither I nor II

Option 2: Both I and II

Option 3: Only II

Option 4: Only I

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Correct Answer: Only I


Solution : The correct answer is Only I.

I. Lovlina Borgohain – Boxing:

Lovlina Borgohain is an Indian boxer who has gained recognition for her achievements in the sport of boxing. She hails from Assam, India and has represented the country in various international boxing

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.

Although the new fashion trend was quite popular, some critics were quick to deride it as a passing fad.

Option 1: Ridicule

Option 2: Hail

Option 3: Detest

Option 4: Applaud

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Correct Answer: Ridicule


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Since deride means to laugh at somebody. Therefore, its synonym will be ridicule, as it is used to denote unkind laughter or behaviour that is intended to make somebody or something appear silly.

The meanings of the

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Question : Directions: Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?

Option 1: JLN

Option 2: MOR

Option 3: CEH

Option 4: VXA

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Correct Answer: JLN


Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: JLN; J + 2 = L; L + 2 = N
Second option: MOR; M + 2 = O; O + 3 = R
Third option: CEH; C + 2 = E; E + 3 = H
Fourth

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Question : Which one of the following continents lies in the northern, southern and eastern hemispheres of the Earth?

Option 1: Australia

Option 2: Africa

Option 3: Europe

Option 4: South America

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Correct Answer: Africa


Solution : The correct answer is Africa.

Africa is the second-largest continent on earth, and it spans from 37 degrees North latitude to 35 degrees South latitude and 51 degrees East longitude to 16 degrees East longitude, i.e., it lies in all the Northern, Southern, Eastern,

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Question : What is the mean proportional of 8.41 and 16.81?

Option 1: 13.69

Option 2: 9.88

Option 3: 11.89

Option 4: 12.79

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Correct Answer: 11.89


Solution : Mean proportions of 8.41 and 16.81
= $\sqrt{8.41\times16.81}$
= $2.9 × 4.1$
= $11.89$
Hence, the correct answer is 11.89.

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Question : Directions: Among the four answer figures, which one can be formed from the cut-out pieces given below in the question figure?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : The various parts of the figure can be numbered as follows –

The parts can be arranged in the following manner –

The above-compiled figure matches the figure given in the fourth option. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : X, Y, and Z invested Rs.4,000, Rs. 6,000, and Rs. 8,000 respectively in a business. They invested the money for 3, 2, and 4 years respectively. If the total profit is Rs. 56,000, then what is the share of Y in the profit?

Option 1: Rs. 18,000

Option 2: Rs. 12,000

Option 3: Rs. 15,000

Option 4: Rs. 9,000

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Correct Answer: Rs. 12,000


Solution : Given that investment by X, Y, and Z = Rs. 4,000, Rs. 6,000, and Rs. 8,000 respectively
The period they invested for 3, 2, and 4 years respectively.
Total profit = Rs. 56000
Profit of X : Profit of Y : Profit of Z

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Question : Name an oval-shaped range of hills sculpted by glacial flow.

Option 1: Sand dunes

Option 2: Drumlins

Option 3: Moraines

Option 4: Esker

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Correct Answer: Drumlins


Solution : The correct answer is Drumlins.

Drumlins are oval-shaped hills that were formed beneath a glacier or ice sheet and are oriented in the direction of ice flow. They frequently form belts and obstruct drainage, allowing for the formation of small lakes and swamps in the

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