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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Have you ever / wondered / where does / oysters come from?

Option 1: wondered

Option 2: oysters come from?

Option 3: where does

Option 4: Have you ever

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Correct Answer: where does


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

In this interrogative sentence, the correct form should be "where do" instead of "where does" to maintain agreement between the subject and the verb. The subject "oysters" is plural, and the verb "come" should also be in

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Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Option 1: 16

Option 2: 18

Option 3: 15

Option 4: 17

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Correct Answer: 16


Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –

Now in the above figure, there are a total of 16 triangles. They are ABI, BCI, CDI, DAI, ABC, ADC, BCD, BAD, EFI, FGI, GHI, HEI, EFG, EHG, FGH, FEH.

Therefore, there are 16 triangles

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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the following statement.
The manager was punished for his negligence in work.

Option 1: Bid defiance

Option 2: Burn one’s boats

Option 3: Bolt from the blue

Option 4: Bring to book

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Correct Answer: Bring to book


Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.

Bring to book is an idiom that means to hold someone accountable for his actions, which aligns with the context of the manager being punished for negligence at work.

The meanings of other options are as

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Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Option 1: 8

Option 2: 10

Option 3: 11

Option 4: 9

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Correct Answer: 11


Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –

In the above-labelled figure, there are a total of 11 triangles. They are CDA, EFB, CDG, FEG, ACG, BGF, GAB, GDE, GCF, DGF, EGC.

Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question :

Which one of the following is an indicator of air pollution?

Option 1:

Cycas

Option 2:

Algae

Option 3: Bryophytes

 

Option 4: Lichens

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Correct Answer: Lichens


Solution : The correct option is - Lichens

Rocks, trees, arid earth, metal, and concrete are just a few examples of the natural and man-made habitats where lichens can be found. Since they depend entirely on the atmosphere for their nutrients, they are significant as indicator species

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Question : Three pipes A, B, and C can fill a tank in 6 hours. After working together for 2 hours, C is closed and A and B fill the tank in 8 hours. The time (in hours) in which the tank can be filled by pipe C alone is:

Option 1: 10

Option 2: 12

Option 3: 8

Option 4: 9

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Correct Answer: 12


Solution : Time taken by A, B, and C together to fill the tank = 6 hours
Part of the tank filled by A, B, and C together in an hour = $\frac{1}{6}$
Part of the tank filled by A, B, and C together in the first

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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Our school organised a graduation day to award certificates to the students. The graduation day highlights the overall achievements of students. All the students who are being graduated are invited formally with their parents. Students wore their attire according to the dress code given to them by the school administration. High school graduation_________(1) is one of the most awaited and last event of any school. The function began with __________(2) the lamp, followed by the distribution of certificates in a very systematic way. Our principal made a long and__________(3) speech and blessed us for the future_________(4). On behalf of our graduating class, our class representative extended a vote of thanks to show __________(5) to all staff members. One of the parents expressed their experiences and views. At last, all the students, parents, and staff members had lunch together.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.

Option 1: endeavours

Option 2: neglects

Option 3: entertainments

Option 4: ruins

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Correct Answer: endeavours


Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.

An endeavour is a term often used to express well-wishing or encouragement for someone's future plans or ambitions.

Therefore, according to the question, the correct answer will be endeavours.

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Question : A shopkeeper marks his goods 20% higher than the cost price and allows a discount of 5%. The percentage of his profit is:

Option 1: 15%

Option 2: 20%

Option 3: 10%

Option 4: 14%

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Correct Answer: 14%


Solution : Let the cost price of the product be Rs. 100.
Then, the market price of the product will be (Rs. 100 + Rs. 20) = Rs. 120
Discount = 5%
Discount offered = 5% of MP = $\frac{5}{100}\times120$ = Rs. 6
$\therefore$ SP = MP

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Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.
h_jh_ijhhi_hh_jh

Option 1: ihji

Option 2: jjhi

Option 3: hiji

Option 4: ihhi

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Correct Answer: ihji


Solution : Given: 
h_jh_ijhhi_hh_jh

To fill the series, we have to divide the series – h_jh / _ijh / hi_h / h_jh
Let's check each option –
First option: ihji→hijh / hijh / hijh / hijh (hijh is repeated in the

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