Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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. Deserts probably existed much (1)________ during former periods of global arid climate in the lee of mountain ranges that sheltered them from (2)_______ or in the centre of extensive continental regions. However, this would have been primarily before the evolution of angiosperms which are (3)________ as seed-producing plants. Only a few primitive plants, which may have been (4)_______ of the ancient desert vegetation, occur in present-day deserts. One (5)______ is the bizarre conifer relative tumboa, in the Namib Desert of southwestern Africa.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (4).
Option 1: `slot
Option 2: part
Option 3: task
Option 4: bit
Correct Answer: part
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
Part: This is a reasonable choice, as it refers to a portion or component. In the context of geographical areas, it might be more commonly associated with a segment or division of a larger whole, like a part
Question : Who introduced a permanent settlement policy in 1793 to fix the revenue between East India Company and landlords?
Option 1: Lord Ripon
Option 2: Lord William Bentinck
Option 3: Lord Wellesley
Option 4: Lord Cornwallis
Correct Answer: Lord Cornwallis
Solution : The correct answer is Lord Cornwallis.
The policy was introduced by Lord Cornwallis, the Governor-General of India, from 1786 to 1793. The primary purpose of the Permanent Settlement was to establish a fixed and unchanging land revenue demand, or "rent," between the British
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd one from the given alternatives.
Option 1: WZ
Option 2: FG
Option 3: UX
Option 4: OR
Correct Answer: FG
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: WZ; W (23) + 3 = Z (26) Second option: FG; F (6) + 1 = G (7) Third option: UX; U (21) + 3 = X (24) Fourth option: OR; O (15) + 3 = R (18)
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster should come in place of (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? GBW, EZX, CXY, AVZ, ?
Option 1: ZTB
Option 2: YTA
Option 3: XSB
Option 4: XRC
Correct Answer: YTA
Solution : Given: GBW, EZX, CXY, AVZ, ?
Here, subtract 2 from the place value of the first and the second letters and add 1 to the place value of the third letter to the previous term to get the next term – GBW→G – 2 =
Question : Which endocrine gland is found in the chest cavity?
Option 1: Pineal gland
Option 2: Thymus gland
Option 3: Adrenal gland
Option 4: Thyroid gland
Correct Answer: Thymus gland
Solution : The correct option is the Thymus gland.
The endocrine glands are widely scattered throughout the body. The pituitary, pineal and hypothalamus glands are located in the skull. The thyroid and parathyroid glands are found in the neck, while the thymus gland is situated
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some mangoes are oranges. Some kiwis are guavas. All oranges are kiwis. Conclusions: (I) Some kiwis are mangoes. (II) Some guavas are oranges.
Option 1: Only conclusion (I) follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Option 3: Only conclusion (II) follows
Option 4: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusion (I) follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some kiwis are mangoes – From the diagram, it is evident that the circles representing mangoes and kiwis overlap and have a
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. School : Teacher :: Bank : ?
Option 1: Nurse
Option 2: Banker
Option 3: Principal
Option 4: Lawyer
Correct Answer: Banker
Solution : Given: School : Teacher :: Bank : ?
Like, a teacher is a person who works at a school. Similarly, a Banker is a person who works at a bank.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, P # Q means P is the wife of Q, P – Q means P is the mother of Q, P + Q means P is the father of Q, P & Q means P is the son of Q. Based on the above, how is E related to L in C # D + E # G + L?
Option 1: Mother
Option 2: Father
Option 3: Sister
Option 4: Mother's mother
Correct Answer: Mother
Solution : Given: P # Q ⇒ P is the wife of Q P – Q ⇒ P is the mother of Q P + Q ⇒ P is the father of Q P & Q ⇒ P is the son of Q
As per the given
Question : Directions: How many quadrilaterals are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 13
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 14 quadrilaterals. They are ABML, KLMN, ABNK, BCDN, ACDK, DEJK, EFPO, FGHP, EGHO, OHIJ, EGIJ, ACGI, ACEJ, GIKD.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : The first biosphere reserve that was set up in India in 1986 is
Option 1: Nanda Devi
Option 2: Nilgiris
Option 3: Nokrek
Option 4: Manas
Correct Answer: Nilgiris
Solution : The correct option is Nilgiris.
Situated in the Nilgiri Mountains of the Western Ghats in South India, the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was established in 1986, marking India's first Biosphere Reserve. Spread over regions of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, it stands as the most extensive
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