Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows.
The pie chart represents the marks (out of 100) obtained by Shweta in different subjects - Hindi, English, Maths, Science, Social Science (S.S.) and Commerce in her class examination. The marks obtained in English and S.S. are what percent less than the marks obtained in Hindi and Maths?
The marks obtained in English and S.S. are what percent less than the marks obtained in Hindi and Maths?
Option 1: $30 \frac{1}{8} \%$
Option 2: $31 \frac{5}{8} \%$
Option 3: $30 \frac{5}{8} \%$
Option 4: $31 \frac{1}{8} \%$
Correct Answer: $30 \frac{5}{8} \%$
Solution : Share of marks obtained in English = $52^{\circ}$ Share of marks obtained in S.S. = $59^{\circ}$ Share of total marks obtained in English and S.S = $52^{\circ}$+$59^{\circ}$ = $111^{\circ}$------------(i) Share of marks obtained in Hindi = $72^{\circ}$ Share of marks obtained in Maths
Question : In triangle MNO, AB is parallel NO and MA = 2.5, AN = 7.5, MB = 2.2, find the value of BO.
Option 1: 6.6
Option 2: 8.2
Option 3: 5.4
Option 4: 4.8
Correct Answer: 6.6
Solution : Given: In triangle MNO, AB is parallel NO and MA = 2.5, AN = 7.5, MB = 2.2 Here, triangles MNO and MAB are similar because angle M in triangle MNO is equal to angle M in triangle MAB. So, $\frac{MA}{MN}=\frac{MB}{MO}$ ⇒ $\frac{2.5}{2.5+7.5}=\frac{2.2}{MO}$ $\therefore MO=8.8$
Question : The data given in the table shows the number of boys and girls enrolled for different games in an academy over 5 years.
Which game has the maximum enrollment and during which year?
Option 1: Cricket in 2020
Option 2: Basketball in 2019
Option 3: Football in 2019
Option 4: Basketball in 2020
Correct Answer: Basketball in 2020
Solution : In 2018, Basketball: 46 + 34 = 80 Football: 42 + 37 = 79 Cricket: 45 + 35 = 80 In 2019, Basketball: 40 + 41 = 81 Football: 44 + 38 = 82 Cricket: 42 + 32 = 74 In 2020, Basketball:
Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
With a blood test, a physician was able to _____ the woman's pregnancy.
Option 1: term
Option 2: confirm
Option 3: firm
Option 4: confer
Correct Answer: confirm
Solution : The second option is the correct option. The word "confirm" is the most appropriate choice in this context because it means to establish the truth or correctness of something, which is exactly what the physician does with the blood test – they determine whether or
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks that are to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
He was so _____at his job that he was asked to give a ______to the visitors.
Option 1: Accurate, display
Option 2: Agile, demolition
Option 3: Able, disclosure
Option 4: Adept, demonstration
Correct Answer: Adept, demonstration
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option, "adept, demonstration".
"Adept" and "demonstration" fit perfectly in the sentence. "Adept" means highly skilled or proficient at something and "demonstration" refers to a display or exhibition of how something is done. This helps in conveying the
Question : The main function of insulin in the human body is
Option 1: To maintain blood pressure
Option 2: To help in digestion of food
Option 3: To control the level of sugar in the body
Option 4: To check the level of iodine in the body
Correct Answer: To control the level of sugar in the body
Solution : The correct option is - To control the level of sugar in the body.
The pancreatic islets of Langerhans cells generate insulin, a peptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism and promotes cell division and
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. Social media platforms and many people on them, have their own (1)______and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2)_________of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users, and think about (3)_______they want from you when engaging. To gauge which uses are positive and (4)_______and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply: When does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5)_____use it all of the time?
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (4).
Option 1: pliable
Option 2: possessive
Option 3: punitive
Option 4: productive
Correct Answer: productive
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The term productive means achieving or producing results, which fits well with the context of evaluating social media use. It suggests assessing whether the use of social media contributes to positive and meaningful outcomes.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 333, 321, 328, 328, 323, 335, ?
Option 1: 316
Option 2: 322
Option 3: 318
Option 4: 325
Correct Answer: 318
Solution : Given: 333, 321, 328, 328, 323, 335, ?
Subtract 5 and add 7 alternatively to each term to get the next alternate term in the series – 333 – 5 = 328; 321 + 7 = 328; 328 – 5 = 323; 328 + 7
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Directions: If + means –, × means +, – means ÷, and ÷ means ×, then what will come in place of ? in the given expression? 72 × 19 ÷ 13 + 16 – ? ÷ 15 × 7 = 266
Option 1: 32
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: + means –, × means +, – means ÷, and ÷ means × 72 × 19 ÷ 13 + 16 – ? ÷ 15 × 7 = 266
Replace the symbols according to the instructions – 72 + 19 × 13 – 16 ÷
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