Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which was the first talkie film made in India?
Option 1: Kisan Kanya
Option 2: Raja Harishchandra
Option 3: Mother India
Option 4: Alam Ara
Correct Answer: Alam Ara
Solution : The correct option is Alam Ara.
Alam Ara is a significant film in the history of Indian cinema. It is often regarded as the first Indian sound film, also known as "talkie". Directed by Ardeshir Irani, the film was released in 1931.
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The shelf is too highest for me to reach.
Option 1: too highly
Option 2: more higher
Option 3: no improvement
Option 4: too high
Correct Answer: too high
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
From the given options, too high is the correct usage, as "too" itself means more than enough or to a great degree and is immediately followed by the base form of the adjective and not the
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
If left unattended, even a small cut can turn into a _______.
Option 1: soar
Option 2: sour
Option 3: sore
Option 4: ore
Correct Answer: sore
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Sore means a raw and painful place on one's body. It is the correct choice, as it helps convey the intended meaning of the sentence that even a small cut can turn painful if left unattended.
The meanings
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. Z, U, Q, ?, L
Option 1: I
Option 2: K
Option 3: M
Option 4: N
Correct Answer: N
Solution : Given: Z, U, Q, ?, L
In the given series, subtract consecutive numbers from the place values of the previous letters to obtain the next letters. Z(26) – 5 = U(21); U(21) – 4 = Q(17); Q(17) – 3 = N(14); N(14) – 2 =
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can replace the underlined part of the following sentence. It has been raining from morning.
Option 1: for
Option 2: though
Option 3: since
Option 4: till
Correct Answer: since
Explanation: Since indicates the starting point of an action or event, suggesting that the rain started in the morning, emphasising the continuous action from the morning until now.
For is used to indicate the duration of
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
One of them who were hidings at the back of a rock fired at the villagers.
Option 1: one of them who were hiding behind a rock
Option 2: one of them who was hide behind a rock
Option 3: one of them who hiding behind a rock
Option 4: one of them who was hiding behind a rock
Correct Answer: one of them who was hiding behind a rock
Explanation: In this sentence, "one of them" is the subject, and it functions as a singular entity. So, the verb that follows should be in singular form. "Who was
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
Rakesh founds the newspaper very dull.
(1) very dull.
(2) Rakesh founds
(3) the newspaper
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The past participle of the verb "find" is "found", not "founds".
Therefore, the correct answer is: "Rakesh found the newspaper very dull."
Question : Directions: 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.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the figure from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Solution : According to the given figures – 1. In each box, one new triangle is added. 2. The triangles are rotated by 90° in the clockwise direction. So, the required figure is as follows –
Hence, the first option is correct.
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."
I had (not only helped her by) giving hints but also by providing him with links.
(1) helped not only to her by
(2) helped her not only by
(3) not only helped her
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
"Not only helped her by" should be replaced with "helped her not only by" thereby indicating that the speaker helped in two ways. Here, "helped her not only by giving hints but also by providing him with links"
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