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: DCEB
Option 2: PNQST
Option 3: VKHGM
Option 4: WPZLH
Correct Answer: DCEB
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: DCEB; There is only one vowel and three consonants in this option. Second option: PNQST; This option contains five consonants and no vowels. Third option: VKHGM; This option contains five consonants and no vowels. Fourth option: WPZLH; This
Question : Which of the following set of angles forms a triangle?
Option 1: 60°, 70°, 80°
Option 2: 60°, 70°, 30°
Option 3: 60°, 40°, 80°
Option 4: 60°, 50°, 80°
Correct Answer: 60°, 40°, 80°
Solution : The sum of all angles of the triangle should be 180°. From the above-given options, only option 2 satisfies the condition. Option 2: 60°, 40°, 80° Sum of angles = 60° + 40° + 80° = 180° Hence, the correct answer is 60°,
Question : Simplify the given expression: $\frac{\sin^2 32^{\circ}+\sin^2 58^{\circ}}{\cos^2 32^{\circ}+\cos^2 58^{\circ}}+\sin^2 53^{\circ}+\cos 53^{\circ} \sin 37^{\circ}$
Option 1: 2
Option 2: –1
Option 3: –2
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : We know: $\sin (90^{\circ} -A) = \cos A$ and $\sin^2 A+\cos^2 A = 1$ $\frac{\sin^2 32^{\circ}+\sin^2 58^{\circ}}{\cos^2 32^{\circ}+\cos^2 58^{\circ}}+\sin^2 53^{\circ}+\cos 53^{\circ} \sin 37^{\circ}$ = $\frac{\sin^2 32^{\circ}+\sin^2 (90-32)^{\circ}}{\cos^2 32^{\circ}+\cos ^2 (90-32)^{\circ}}+\sin^2 53^{\circ}+\cos 53^{\circ} \sin (90-53)^{\circ}$ = $\frac{\sin^2 32^{\circ}+\cos^2 32^{\circ}}{\cos^2 32^{\circ}+\sin^2 32^{\circ}}+\sin^2 53^{\circ}+\cos 53^{\circ} \cos 53^{\circ}$ =
Question : If $x:y= 5:2$, then $\frac{8x+9y}{8x +2y}=?$
Option 1: 22 : 29
Option 2: 26 : 61
Option 3: 29 : 22
Option 4: 61 : 26
Correct Answer: 29 : 22
Solution : Given: $\frac{x}{y} = \frac{5}{2}$ ⇒ $x= \frac{5y}{2}$ We have to find $\frac{8x+9y}{8x +2y}$ Putting the value of x in the above equation, $\frac{8\times \frac{5y}{2}+9y}{8\times \frac{5y}{2} +2y} = \frac{4\times 5y+9y}{4\times 5y +2y} = \frac{20y+9y}{20y +2y}=\frac{29y}{22y} = \frac{29}{22}$ $\therefore$ The ratio is 29 : 22
Question : Choose a sentence with no spelling errors.
Option 1: They were iresponsible in performing their dutes.
Option 2: They were irresponcible in perfroming their duties.
Option 3: They were irresponsible in performing ther dutys.
Option 4: They were irresponsible in performing their duties.
Correct Answer: They were irresponsible in performing their duties.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence with no spelling error is: They were irresponsible in performing their duties.
The first option contains the incorrect spellings "iresponsible" and "duties" whereas the correct spellings are irresponsible and duties
Question : Direction: Study the following table and answer the question.
The decrease in the number of candidates qualified under Arts discipline from 2010 to 2011 was:
Option 1: 11
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 42
Option 4: 69
Correct Answer: 18
Solution : The number of candidates qualified under the Arts discipline in 2010 = 19% of 900 = 171 The number of candidates qualified under the Arts discipline in 2011 = 18% of 850 = 153 $\therefore$ The decrease in the number of candidates qualified under the
Question : The presidential form of Government consists of the following:
Option 1: Fixed term of office
Option 2: No overlap in membership between the executive and the legislature
Option 3: The popular election of the president
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : The correct answer is All of the above.
The Presidential form of governance is distinguished by several characteristics. First of all, the President serves a fixed term, assuring steady leadership. Secondly, he is usually elected by public vote, which allows for democratic
Question : Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the sentence. She said to her, "Please pay attention to the details."
Option 1: She commanded her for paying attention to the details.
Option 2: She requested her that to pay attention to the details.
Option 3: She requests her that pay attention to the details.
Option 4: She requested her to pay attention to the details.
Correct Answer: She requested her to pay attention to the details.
Indirect speech conveys a report of something that was said or written rather than the exact words that were spoken or written.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The GDP of the country has growth rapidly since independence.
Option 1: had been grow rapidly
Option 2: has grown rapidly
Option 3: have grown been rapidly
Option 4: had grow rapidly
Correct Answer: has grown rapidly
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The sentence should be in the present perfect tense ("has grown"), which correctly indicates an action that started in the past (since independence) and continues to the present moment. The auxiliary verb has should be
Question : Direction: A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened. Question Figure:
Answer Figure:
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the second option is correct.
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