HSSC CET Exam (06.11.2022-Shift I)

Total Questions: 99

81. Which of the following options lists all devices used for output from a computer?

Correct Answer: (4) LED display monitor, Inkjet printer, Plotter
Solution:A piece of equipment/hardware which gives out the result of the entered input, once it is processed (i.e. converts data from machine language to a human under standable language), is called an output device.
  • For example printer, plotter, LED display monitor, etc.

82. Which of the following lakes is the result of tectonic activity?

Correct Answer: (4) Wular Lake
Solution:Wular Lake is the largest lake in Bandipora district of the Jammu and Kashmir territory.
  • The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.
  • The Tulbul Project is a "navigation lock-cum-control structure" at the mouth of Wular Lake.

83. Which of the following word/s was/were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution in 1976 through the 42ⁿᵈ Amendment?

(a) Socialist

(b) Sovereign

(c) Democratic

(d) Secular

Choose the correct option form the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (1) (a) and (d)
Solution:The term 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' were added to the preamble through 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
  • 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added between 'Sovereign' and 'Democratic'.
  • 'Unity of the Nation' was changed to 'Unity and Integrity of the Nation'.

84. Which among the following statements is not correct with regard to the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

Correct Answer: (3) The Act does not extend to 'live-in' relationships and only covers marital house holds.
Solution:The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was enacted by the Parliament of India to provide for more effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family and other related incidents.
  • A domestic relationship means a relationship between two persons who live or have, at any point of time, lived together in a shared household, when they are related by consanguinity, marriage, or through a relationship in the nature of marriage, adoption or are family members living together as a joint family.

85. Where was the 20ᵗʰ meeting of Prosecutors General of the Shanghal Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States held on 23rd September, 2022 ?

Correct Answer: (1) Astana
Solution:The 20th Meeting of Prosecutors General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States was held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
  • The next (21st) meeting of the Prosecutors General of the SCO Member States will be held in the People's Republic of China in 2023.
  • SCO was created in 2001. The SCO Charter was signed in 2002, and entered into force in 2003.

86. Oranges are bought at 5 for Rs. 10 and sold at 6 for Rs. 15. The profit percent is:

Correct Answer: (2) 25%
Solution:

87. If the simple interest on a certain sum for 15 months at 7 1/2 % per annum exceeds the simple interest on the same sum for 8 months at 12 1/2% per annum, by Rs. 32.50, then the sum (in Rs.) is:

Correct Answer: (4) 3,120
Solution:

88. A can do a work in 15 days and B in 20 days. If they work on it together for 4 days, then the fraction of work that is left, is

Correct Answer: (1) 8/15
Solution:

89. The ratio of length and breadth of a rectangle is 3: 2 respectively. The ratio of its perimeter and area is 5 : 9. The breadth of the rectangle (in metres) is:

Correct Answer: (2) 6
Solution:

90. If [p] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to p, then [- 1/2] + [4 2/5] +[2] is equal to

Correct Answer: (4) 5
Solution:

= [-0.5] + [4.4] + [2]

= -1 + 4 + 2

= 5

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