Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The plan is worth considering, think it ________carefully.
Option 1: of
Option 2: on
Option 3: off
Option 4: over
Correct Answer: over
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The phrasal verb think over is commonly used to suggest careful consideration or reflection when deciding on a plan or idea and "over" is the appropriate choice which helps in conveying the intended meaning that the
Question : Carnatic music is confined to________________.
Option 1: Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan
Option 2: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Haryana
Option 3: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Haryana
Option 4: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala
Correct Answer: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala
Solution : The correct options is Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Carnatic music is a piece of classical music primarily associated with the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The music has a rich history and
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Clever : Smart :: Apprehensive : ?
Option 1: Calm
Option 2: Certain
Option 3: Worried
Option 4: Confident
Correct Answer: Worried
Solution : Given: Clever : Smart :: Apprehensive : ?
Clever and smart are synonyms. Similarly, apprehensive is synonymous with worried.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : World Bank approved USD 350 million aid in May 2022 for the "Systems Reform Endeavors for Transformed Health Achievement" (SRESTHA) for ______ state in India.
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: Punjab
Option 3: Himachal Pradesh
Option 4: Bihar
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct answer is Gujarat.
The Health and Family Welfare Department of Gujarat, in collaboration with the World Bank, is executing the Systems Reforms Endeavours for Transformed Health Achievements in Gujarat (SRESTHA Gujarat). This program, approved by the Government of Gujarat, spans five years (2022-2028)
Question : According to David Ricardo, during a high deficit situation taxation and borrowing are ______means of spending.
Option 1: prudent
Option 2: differentiated
Option 3: equivalent
Option 4: subsidised
Correct Answer: equivalent
Solution : The correct answer is equivalent.
According to the economic theory known as Ricardian equivalence, increasing government deficit spending won't increase demand as intended. In some cases, according to Ricardo, even the financial effects of these can be compared because taxpayers are aware that, even
Question : Direction: The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Read the pie chart and answer the question.
If for a certain quality of the books, the publisher has to pay Rs. 30,600 as printing cost, then the amount of royalty cost to be paid for these books is:
Option 1: Rs. 21,200
Option 2: Rs. 19,450
Option 3: Rs. 22,950
Option 4: Rs. 21,650
Correct Answer: Rs. 22,950
Solution : Here, the printing cost is Rs. 30,600, which is 20% of the whole expenditure. So, the royalty cost, which is 15% of the whole expenditure $=\frac{30600}{20\%}×15\%=22950$ Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 22,950.
Question : Identify the incorrect statement/s concerning Self-help groups.
i. They include voluntary groups of up to 20 socially and economically homogenous people.
ii. There is no need to follow well-defined rules and bylaws for SHGs.
iii. In April 1996, RBI declared SHG-BLP a priority sector lending activity.
Option 1: ii and iii
Option 2: Only i
Option 3: Only iii
Option 4: Only ii
Correct Answer: Only ii
Solution : The correct option is Only ii.
Self-help groups typically have well-defined rules and bylaws to govern their functioning. These rules help ensure transparency, accountability, and smooth operation within the group. SHGs need clear guidelines to ensure financial and social cooperation among their members.
Question : If $a=\frac{1}{a-\sqrt{6}}$ and $(a>0)$, then the value of $\left(a+\frac{1}{a}\right)$ is:
Option 1: $\sqrt{6}$
Option 2: $\sqrt{10}$
Option 3: $\sqrt{15}$
Option 4: $\sqrt{7}$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{10}$
Solution : $a=\frac{1}{a-\sqrt{6}}(x>0)$ $⇒a^2-a\sqrt 6-1=0$ $⇒a^2-1=a\sqrt 6$ Multiplying both sides by $\frac{1}{a}$, we get, $⇒a-\frac{1}{a}=\sqrt 6$ Squaring both sides, we get, $⇒(a-\frac{1}{a})^2=(\sqrt 6)^2$ $⇒a^2+\frac{1}{a^2}-2=6$ Adding 4 to both sides, we get, $⇒a^2+\frac{1}{a^2}+2=6+4$ $⇒(a+\frac{1}{a})^2=10$ $\therefore a+\frac{1}{a}=\sqrt{10}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\sqrt{10}$.
Question : Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 was held in which of the following states in India?
Option 1: Maharashtra
Option 2: Jharkhand
Option 3: West Bengal
Option 4: Odisha
Correct Answer: Odisha
Solution : The correct answer is Odisha.
The state of Odisha in India hosted the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup. The two locations for the games were Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela and Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. At the opening ceremony, Chief Minister Naveen
Question : If $x=5$ ; $y=6$ and $z=-11$, then the value of $x^{3}+y^{3}+z^{3}$ is:
Option 1: –890
Option 2: –970
Option 3: –870
Option 4: –990
Correct Answer: –990
Solution : Given: $x=5$, $y=6$ and $z=-11$ Here $x+y+z= 5 + 6 -11 = 0$ So, $x^{3}+y^{3}+z^{3} = 3xyz = 3\times 5\times 6 \times (-11) = -990$ Hence, the correct answer is $-990$.
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