Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 129 : 32 :: 109 : 27 :: 289 : ?
Option 1: 54
Option 2: 96
Option 3: 72
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 72
Solution : Given: 129 : 32 :: 109 : 27 :: 289 : ?
In the above-given number pairs, subtract 1 from the first number and then divide the resultant by 4, to get the second number. Like, 129 : 32→129 – 1 = 128; 128 ÷
Question : Who was conferred with the Ashok Chakra for his gallantry in the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks?
Option 1: Mohan Chand Sharma
Option 2: Hemant Karkare
Option 3: R. P. Diengdoh
Option 4: Mohit Sharma
Correct Answer: Hemant Karkare
Solution : The correct option is Hemant Karkare.
Hemant Karkare, the chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad, was posthumously conferred with the Ashoka Chakra for his gallantry during the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks. He displayed exceptional bravery and sacrificed his life in the line of
Question : The ratio of the number of boys and girls in a school of 720 students is 7 : 5. How many more girls should be admitted to make the ratio 1 : 1?
Option 1: 90
Option 2: 120
Option 3: 220
Option 4: 240
Correct Answer: 120
Solution : The current ratio of boys to girls in the school is 7 : 5. This means that out of every 12 students (7 boys + 5 girls), 7 are boys and 5 are girls. The number of boys and girls in the school is 720.
Question : Directions: Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Hectometre 2. Millimetre 3. Decimetre 4. Decametre 5. Kilometre
Option 1: 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
Option 2: 2, 3, 5, 1, 4
Option 3: 3, 2, 4, 1, 5
Option 4: 3, 2, 5, 1, 4
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
Solution : Given: 1. Hectometre 2. Millimetre 3. Decimetre 4. Decametre 5. Kilometre
The units of length are arranged in increasing order of their magnitude in the metric system. The correct order as per the metric system – Millimetre→Decimetre→Decametre→Hectometre→Kilometre
So, the correct order
Question : Directions: Find the missing numbers from the given responses.
Option 1: 11, 17
Option 2: 17, 11
Option 3: 17, 19
Option 4: 19, 17
Correct Answer: 11, 17
Solution : Here, the sum of each column is equal to 45.
Like, in the first column→14 + 13 + 18 = 45 And, in the second column→19 + 15 + ? = 45; ? = 11 Similarly, in the third column→12 + ? + 16
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, U @ H means U is the son of H; U % H means U is the daughter of H; U & H means U is the mother of H; U # H means U is the father of H. If N % M # R @ L & K, then how is N related to K?
Option 1: Brother
Option 2: Daughter
Option 3: Son
Option 4: Sister
Correct Answer: Sister
Solution : Given: U @ H ⇒ U is the son of H U % H ⇒ U is the daughter of H U & H ⇒ U is the mother of H U # H ⇒ U is the father of H
As per the given
Question : Directions: In the following question, identify the diagram that represents the best relationship among the classes given below. Children, Serious, Naughty
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Children can either be serious or naughty. So, the circle of children will have an overlapping with the circles of serious and naughty. But no one can be serious and naughty at the same time. So, both the circles will not have any direct relationship with
Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. FRAGMENT
Option 1: RAGE
Option 2: TEAR
Option 3: MEAN
Option 4: RACE
Correct Answer: RACE
Solution : Given: FRAGMENT
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word FRAGMENT – First option: RAGE; All the letters of RAGE are present in the word FRAGMENT. Second option: TEAR; All the letters of TEAR are present in the word FRAGMENT. Third option: MEAN;
Question : Kathakali dance form is associated with which state?
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Manipur
Option 4: Kerala
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct option is Kerala.
Kathakali is a significant form of classical Indian dance that originated in Kerala. A Kathakali performance incorporates music, vocalists, choreography, and hand and face motions to communicate ideas. Different characteristics and parts of Kathakali have been influenced by early
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have 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'.
Mohan leapt (1) / on the opportunity (2) / that came his way. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The preposition ''on'' should be replaced by ''at''. "Leap at" means to eagerly take or accept a chance or an opportunity. It means that Mohan eagerly took the opportunity that came his way.
Therefore, the
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update