Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The Pakhawaj syllables are primarily used to conclude which of the following Indian classical dances?
Option 1: Manipuri
Option 2: Kathak
Option 3: Odissi
Option 4: Kathakali
Correct Answer: Odissi
Solution : The correct option is Odissi.
The Pakhawaj syllables are primarily used to conclude Odissi, a classical Indian dance from Odisha, India. The Pakhawaj is a two-headed drum that is an essential part of Odissi music and dance. The syllables are used to mark the
Question :
Which world heritage site comprises the Alai Darwaza Gate?
Option 1: Humayun's Tomb
Option 2: Mahabodhi Temple complex
Option 3: Qutub Minar
Option 4: Red Fort Complex
Correct Answer: Qutub Minar
Solution : The correct answer is Qutub Minar.
The main entrance to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque on the Qutub Minar complex is the Alai Darwaza. The Alai Darwaza in Delhi was built in 1311 AD by Alauddin Khilji, a Muslim conqueror. It has a domed entrance
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Sheela tried for argue with him though she knew that it was of no use.
Option 1: to argue with him
Option 2: of argue with him
Option 3: in argue with him
Option 4: on argue with him
Correct Answer: to argue with him
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
Explanation: The correct option to argue with him substitutes the underlined segment properly by indicating Sheela's attempt or intention to argue with him. When an infinitive form of a verb comes after "tried to,"
Question : Match the characteristics with their market structure:
(a) Marginal Cost (MC) = Market Price(MR)
(b) The firm will tend to set output to earn maximum profit.
Option 1: (a) Pure competition, and (b) Pure monopoly
Option 2: (a) Pure monopoly, and (b) Monopolistic competition
Option 3: (a) Oligopoly, and (b) Monopolistic competition
Option 4: (a) Pure competition, and (b) Oligopoly
Correct Answer: (a) Pure competition, and (b) Pure monopoly
Solution : The correct options are (a) Pure competition and (b) Pure monopoly.
In Pure competition, firms are price takers, meaning they have no control over the market price. Their Marginal Cost (MC) equals the Market Price(MP) because they produce
Question : Sleeping sickness is a vector-borne disease caused by the infection of which microscopic parasite of the species?
Option 1: Trypanosoma brucei
Option 2: Balantioides coli
Option 3: Giardia duodenalis
Option 4: Cyclospora cayetanensis
Correct Answer: Trypanosoma brucei
Solution : The correct answer is Trypanosoma brucei.
Sleeping sickness, also known as African trypanosomiasis, is a vector-borne disease caused by the infection of microscopic parasites of Trypanosoma brucei. These parasites are transmitted to humans through the bite of infected tsetse flies, the vectors responsible
Question : The code name Longhorn was initially given to which one of the following?
Option 1: Windows XP
Option 2: Windows Vista
Option 3: Linux
Option 4: Windows 98
Correct Answer: Windows Vista
Solution : The correct option is Windows Vista.
Windows Vista, the successor to Windows XP, was introduced in 2007. Window Vista, the mountain peak in British Columbia, Canada, between the Whistler and Blackcomb ski resorts, is known by its code name, Longhorn.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, DRAMA is written as 32, and PLAY is written as 50. How will THEATRE be written in that language?
Option 1: 72
Option 2: 77
Option 3: 70
Option 4: 82
Correct Answer: 70
Solution : Given: DRAMA is written as 32 and PLAY is written as 50 –
Add the positional value of the letters of the given word DRAMA then subtract the total number of letters in the word to obtain the required code – D→4; R→18; A→1; M→13;
Question : The Planning Commission of India was established in the year
Option 1: 1947
Option 2: 1949
Option 3: 1950
Option 4: 1952
Correct Answer: 1950
Solution : The Correct Answer is- 1950
The Planning Commission was a department of the Indian government responsible for creating five-year plans as well as performing a variety of other duties. The first chairman of the Planning Commission was Jawaharlal Nehru. It was founded in 1950 to
Question : What is the width of the court for double matches in Lawn Tennis?
Option 1: 38 feet
Option 2: 36 feet
Option 3: 34 feet
Option 4: 32 feet
Correct Answer: 36 feet
Solution : The correct option is 36 feet.
The width of a tennis court for doubles matches is 36 feet. In tennis, the court dimensions differ for singles and doubles matches. For doubles, the width of the court is used to accommodate four players, while
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 9 triangles. They are AEF, BCG, CDG, BDG, ADF, ADE, HIJ, EGH, EDI.
Therefore, there are 9 triangles in this figure. Hence, the third option
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