Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
My brother's (1) / ability of acting (2) / was recognised at a very young age. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The phrase "of acting' should be replaced with "to act" to convey the intended meaning that the acting ability of the speaker's brother was recognised at a very young age.
The infinitive form "to act"
Question : Directions: Identify the figure given in the options that when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : In the given figure, follow the directions to find the next term –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : If the sum of all interior angles of a regular polygon is 14 right angles, then its number of sides is:
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Sum of all interior angles = $14×90^{\circ}$ = $1260^{\circ}$ Let the number of sides of the polygon be $n$. ⇒ $1260^{\circ}$ = $(n-2)×180^{\circ}$ ⇒ $(n-2)$ = $\frac{1260}{180}$ ⇒ $(n-2)$ = $7$ ⇒ $n$ = $2+7$ = $9$ Hence, the correct answer is 9.
Question : Who among the following won the bronze medal at the World U20 Wrestling Championship 2022, which was held in Sofia, Bulgaria?
Option 1: Atul Malhotra
Option 2: Vikas Khedkar
Option 3: Rohit Dahiya
Option 4: Bajrang Punia
Correct Answer: Rohit Dahiya
Solution : The correct answer is Rohit Dahiya.
Rohit Dahiya won bronze medals on the final day of the World Championship 2022 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He defeated his opponent, Ukraine's Ruslan Abdiiev, in the 82 kg. India ended the World U20 Wrestling Championships 2022 with
Question : Indian Navy Sailing Championship 2022, one of the events being conducted by the Indian Navy to commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and khelo India, was held in:
Option 1: Andhra Pradesh
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Tamil Nadu
Option 4: Kerala
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct option is Kerala.
The Indian Navy Sailing Championship 2022, celebrating both Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, and Khelo India, was held at the picturesque Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala, Kerala, from October 18th to 21st, 2022. This premier sailing event saw nearly 100
Question : D and E are points on sides AB and AC of $\Delta ABC$. DE is parallel to BC. If AD : DB = 2 : 3. What is the ratio of the area of $\Delta ADE$ and the area of quadrilateral BDEC?
Option 1: 4 : 21
Option 2: 4 : 25
Option 3: 4 : 29
Option 4: 4 : 9
Correct Answer: 4 : 21
Solution : AD : DB = 2 : 3 Let AD =$2x$ DB = $3x$ Now, the ratio of the area of the similar triangle is equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides. Hence, in similar $\triangle ABC$ and $\triangle ADE$
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
We sat there (enjoy) the view.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The appropriate answer is option "enjoying" because ''sat'' is an intransitive verb followed by the adverb" ''there'' "we need a gerund to indicate what we were doing while we sat there i.e. ''enjoying''.
Therefore, the correct statement should be "We sat there enjoying the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. Suspicious Although the web server was problematic, Sudha was certain that she will submit her form on the portal by evening.
Option 1: certain
Option 2: problematic
Option 3: submit
Option 4: portal
Correct Answer: certain
Solution : The most appropriate antonym of the word "suspicious" in the given sentence is the first option.
Explanation for each option:
"Certain" - This is the correct antonym for "suspicious" as it represents a lack of doubt or uncertainty, which contrasts with being suspicious.
"Problematic" -
Question : Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
Option 1: Madhya Pradesh
Option 2: Assam
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Gujarat
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct option is Gujarat.
On October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal settlement in the Indian state of Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi was born. Gandhi went on to play a significant role in the campaign for Indian independence from British colonial control and is admired
Question : Directions: Select the related number from the given alternatives. 01 : 36 :: 02 : ?
Option 1: 48
Option 2: 49
Option 3: 69
Option 4: 70
Correct Answer: 49
Solution : Given: 01 : 36 :: 02 : ?
Like, 01 : 36→1 + 5 = 62 = 36 Similarly, for 02 : ?→2 + 5 = 72 = 49
So, 02 is related to 49. Hence, the second option is correct.
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