Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The value of the expression $\sin^{2}1^{\circ}+\sin^{2}11^{\circ}+\sin^{2}21^{\circ}+\sin^{2}31^{\circ}+\sin^{2}41^{\circ}+\sin^{2}45^{\circ}+\sin^{2}49^{\circ}+\sin^{2}59^{\circ}+\sin^{2}69^{\circ}+\sin^{2}79^{\circ}+\sin^{2}89^{\circ}$ is:
Option 1: $0$
Option 2: $5\frac{1}{2}$
Option 3: $5$
Option 4: $4\frac{1}{2}$
Correct Answer: $5\frac{1}{2}$
Solution : $\sin^{2}1^{\circ}+\sin^{2}11^{\circ}+\sin^{2}21^{\circ}+\sin^{2}31^{\circ}+\sin^{2}41^{\circ}+\sin^{2}45^{\circ}+\sin^{2}49^{\circ}+\sin^{2}59^{\circ}+\sin^{2}69^{\circ}+\sin^{2}79^{\circ}+\sin^{2}89^{\circ}$ Using the identity $\sin(90^{\circ} - \theta) = \cos\theta$, we get, $\sin^{2}49^{\circ}=\sin^{2}(90^\circ-41^{\circ}) = \cos^2{41}^\circ$ $\sin^{2}59^{\circ}=\sin^{2}(90^\circ-31^{\circ}) = \cos^2{31}^\circ$ $\sin^{2}69^{\circ}=\sin^{2}(90^\circ-21^{\circ}) = \cos^2{21}^\circ$ $\sin^{2}79^{\circ}=\sin^{2}(90^\circ-11^{\circ}) = \cos^2{11}^\circ$ $\sin^{2}89^{\circ}=\sin^{2}(90^\circ-1^{\circ}) = \cos^2{1}^\circ$ $=\sin^{2}1^{\circ}+\sin^{2}11^{\circ}+\sin^{2}21^{\circ}+\sin^{2}31^{\circ}+\sin^{2}41^{\circ}+\sin^{2}45^{\circ}+\cos^{2}41^{\circ}+\cos^{2}31^{\circ}+\cos^{2}21^{\circ}+\cos^{2}11^{\circ}+\cos^{2}1^{\circ}$Each pair adds up to $1$ because $\sin^{2}\theta + \cos^{2}\theta = 1$ $=5+\sin^{2}45^{\circ}$ $=5+\frac{1}{2}$ $=\frac{11}{2}=5\frac{1}{2}$ Hence, the correct answer
Question : Directions: Which of the answer figures is embedded in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Because there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all possible orientations of the option figures to determine which one may fit in the question figure. By comparison of all the option figures, only the third option figure is embedded in
Question : Directions: Study the bar chart given below and answer the following questions:
The companies M and N together had a percentage of profit/ loss of:
Option 1: neither loss nor profit
Option 2: 12% loss
Option 3: 10% loss
Option 4: 10% profit
Correct Answer: neither loss nor profit
Solution : As per the graph, The total income of companies M and N = 35 + 50 = Rs. 85 crore The total expenditure of companies M and N = 45 + 40 = Rs. 85 crore Since both the income and expenditure
Question : The number of mitochondria in bacterial cells is
Option 1: One
Option 2: Two
Option 3: Many
Option 4: Zero
Correct Answer: Zero
Solution : The correct option is zero.
Bacterial cells lack mitochondria for various reasons, including bacteria being prokaryotic cells, which implies their structures are significantly simpler than those of eukaryotic cells. Bacteria did not form mitochondria since they did not obtain these organelles through endosymbiosis.
Question : Ryder Cup is related to which sports?
Option 1: Football
Option 2: Golf
Option 3: Badminton
Option 4: Cricket
Correct Answer: Golf
Solution : The correct answer is Golf.
Ryder Cup is a prestigious golf championship which is held every two years. It happens between the teams of the United States of America and Europe only. It was established in 1927 in the USA by Samuel Ryder. He
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the first number in the same way as the third number is related to the fourth number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number. 13 : ? :: 8 : 512 :: 11 : 1331
Option 1: 729
Option 2: 2197
Option 3: 1728
Option 4: 4096
Correct Answer: 2197
Solution : Given: 13 : ? :: 8 : 512 :: 11 : 1331
Like, (8 : 512)→(83 = 512 (11 : 1331)→(11)3 = 1331 Similarly, follow the same pattern for (13 : ?)→(13)3 = 2197
Therefore, 2197 is the required answer. Hence, the
Question : Refer to the below data table and answer the following question.
Raw Materials and Interest are what percent of total expenses?
Option 1: 49.89%
Option 2: 42.64%
Option 3: 64.39%
Option 4: 57.14%
Correct Answer: 57.14%
Solution : As per the given table, The total yearly expenses = Rs. 28 lakhs The combined expense of raw materials and interest = Rs. 12 lakh + Rs. 4 lakh = Rs. 16 lakhs $\therefore$ The required percentage of total expenses $=\frac{\text{Combined expenses of raw materials
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Car : Steering :: Fan : ?
Option 1: Three
Option 2: Electricity
Option 3: Tyre
Option 4: Blade
Correct Answer: Blade
Solution : Given: Car : Steering :: Fan : ?
Like, a Car is controlled or operated by using its steering wheel. Similarly, for Fan, its operation is facilitated by its blades.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Tall promises were being made by each candidate.
Option 1: Each candidate made tall promises.
Option 2: Each candidate can make tall promises.
Option 3: Each candidate has made tall promises.
Option 4: Each candidate was making tall promises.
Correct Answer: Each candidate was making tall promises.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Active voice emphasises the doer of the action, while passive voice emphasises the receiver. To convert passive to active, we make the subject perform the action and rephrase the verb.
The structure of
Question : AB is the diameter of a circle having a centre at O. PQ is a chord that does not intersect AB. Join AP and BQ. If $\angle$BAP = $\angle$ABQ, then ABQP is a:
Option 1: cyclic square
Option 2: cyclic trapezium
Option 3: cyclic rhombus
Option 4: cyclic rectangle
Correct Answer: cyclic trapezium
Solution : $\angle$BAP = $\angle$ABQ and AB $\neq$ PQ Now, $\angle$BAP + $\angle$BQP = 180° ⇒ $\angle$ABQ + $\angle$BQP = 180° ⇒ AB || PQ So, ABQP is a cyclic trapezium. Hence, the correct answer is cyclic trapezium.
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