Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: DEFY
Option 2: HINT
Option 3: MOST
Option 4: SUVY
Correct Answer: SUVY
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: DEFY; DEFY is a meaningful word that means refuse to obey. Second option: HINT; HINT is a meaningful word that means clue. Third option: MOST; Most is a meaningful word that means to the greatest extent. Fourth option: SUVY; SUVY is not a meaningful word.
So, except SUVY all others are meaningful words. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Which of the following is included in the M1 measure of money supply?
A) Currency with Public
B) Time Deposit with Post Office
C) Demand Deposits with Commercial Banks/RBI of Public Financial Institutions
Option 1: Both B and C
Option 2: Both A and C
Option 3: Only B
Option 4: Only A
Correct Answer: Both A and C
Solution : The correct option is Both A and C.
In the M1 measure of money supply, the following is included: Currency with the Public and Demand Deposits with Commercial Banks/RBIs of Public Financial Institutions. M1 includes the most liquid components of the money supply, such as physical currency (coins and paper money) in the hands of the public and demand deposits with commercial banks. Time deposits and other less liquid assets, such as time deposits with the Post Office, are not part of M1 but are part of broader measures of money supply, such as M2 or M3.
Question : Which are the four quantum numbers for an electron present in 4f orbital?
Option 1: n=4, I=3, m=+1, s=+1 / 2
Option 2: n=3, I=2, m=-2, s=+1 / 2
Option 3: n=4, I=4, m=-4, s=-1 / 2
Option 4: n=4, I=3, m=+4, s=+1 / 2
Correct Answer: n=4, I=3, m=+1, s=+1 / 2
Solution : The correct option is n=4, I=3, m=+1, s=+1 / 2.
The four quantum numbers for an electron in a 4f orbital are:
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency (1) _____ federal pollinator experts to share the latest scientific findings on bee and pollinator health and assess the status of (2) ______ important insects, birds, bats, and other species. One clear (3) _______ from this year's meeting was that climate change (4) ______ a new and formidable stressor for bees, potentially amplifying previously known issues in ways that scientists can't yet (5) _______ but need to prepare for.
Question Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (2).
Option 1: this
Option 2: thus
Option 3: those
Option 4: these
Correct Answer: these
Solution : The most appropriate option is the fourth option.
Explanation:
"These" is a demonstrative pronoun that refers to more than one thing or group of things. In the context of the sentence, "these" is the most fitting choice because it refers back to the federal pollinator experts and the specific group of important insects, birds, bats, and other species they are assessing.
Therefore, the correct word is these.
Question : Which among the following is the official sport of Maharashtra, as of 2022?
Option 1: Mallakhamb
Option 2: Kalaripayattu
Option 3: Sand sculptures
Option 4: Dahi Handi
Correct Answer: Dahi Handi
Solution : The correct option is Dahi Handi.
In October 2022, Maharashtra formally designated Dahi Handi as an adventure sport, although it is not yet classified as a mainstream sport by the Sports Authority of India. This recognition underscores its cultural importance and encourages athleticism within this traditional activity, establishing Dahi Handi as Maharashtra's official sport.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Nest : Bird :: Den : ?
Option 1: Owl
Option 2: Lion
Option 3: Rat
Option 4: Goat
Correct Answer: Lion
Solution : Given: Nest : Bird :: Den : ?
Like, birds live in nests. Similarly, lions live in dens.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Find the value of $\frac{\cos A}{1+\sin A}+\frac{1+\sin A}{\cos A}+2$.
Option 1: $1+2 \sec A$
Option 2: $2-\sec A$
Option 3: $2+\sec A$
Option 4: $2(1+\sec A)$
Correct Answer: $2(1+\sec A)$
Solution : Given: $\frac{\cos A}{1+\sin A}+\frac{1+\sin A}{\cos A}+2$ = $\frac{\cos^2A+1+\sin A+\sin A+\sin^2A}{(1+\sin A)(\cos A)}+2$ = $\frac{2+2\sin A}{(1+\sin A)(\cos A)}+2$ = $\frac{2(1+\sin A)}{(1+\sin A)(\cos A)}+2$ = $\frac{2}{\cos A}+2$ = $2\sec A+2$ = $2(1+\sec A)$ Hence, the correct answer is $2(1+\sec A)$.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
You must abide on (1) / the terms of (2) / this government. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word "on" is not needed in this context. The correct phrase is "abide by" not "abide on".
"Abide by" is a phrasal verb, which means to act according to a law or agreement.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: You must abide by the terms of this government.
Question : If $a-b=2$ and $ab=24$, then what is the value of $a^3-b^3$?
Option 1: 280
Option 2: 124
Option 3: 140
Option 4: 152
Correct Answer: 152
Solution : Given: $a-b=2$ and $ab=24$ We know that $(a-b)^3=a^3-b^3-3ab(a-b)$ ⇒ $2^3=a^3-b^3-3(24)(2)$ ⇒ $a^3-b^3=8+3\times 24\times 2$ ⇒ $a^3-b^3=152$ Hence, the correct answer is 152.
Question : Which one of the following novels was a source of inspiration for the freedom fighters in India?
Option 1: Pariksha Guru
Option 2: Anandamath
Option 3: Rangbhoomi
Option 4: Padmarag
Correct Answer: Anandamath
Solution : The correct answer is Anandamath.
The novel gives a glimpse of colonial India in which the presence of Englishmen—the colonisers—leads to the depiction of Indians suffering from famine and poverty. Author Bankim Chandra Chatterjee is best known for his novel Anandamath. Because it was influenced by and is set in the context of the Sanyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century, it is regarded as one of the most significant works of Bengali and Indian literature.
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