Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
In spite of age, he is my senior.
(1) He is my senior, in keeping with his age
(2) He is my senior in regard of his age
(3) In respect of age, he is my senior
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The phrase "in respect of" is used to highlight the specific aspect being discussed, which is age. It denotes that when it comes to age, he (the person being referred to) is older or senior when compared to
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, GRMTS is coded as OPINC. What is the code for BATCH in that code language?
Option 1: DVPWX
Option 2: DYPWX
Option 3: DYPXW
Option 4: DXPWX
Correct Answer: DYPWX
Solution : Given: GRMTS is coded as OPINC
Subtract 4 from the place value of each letter and then reverse the order of letters to obtain the required code. G – 4 = C; R – 4 = N; M – 4 = I; T – 4
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd one.
Option 1: BGIE
Option 2: AGHB
Option 3: DJGE
Option 4: AGKD
Correct Answer: BGIE
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: BGIE; In BGIE, there are 2 vowels and 2 consonants. Second option: AGHB; In AGHB, there is 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Third option: DJGE; In DJGE, there is 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Fourth option: AGKD; In
Question : Which five-year plan was based on the ideas of Mahalanobis?
Option 1: Fourth five-year plan
Option 2: Third five-year plan
Option 3: First five-year plan
Option 4: Second five-year plan
Correct Answer: Second five-year plan
Solution : The correct option is the Second five-year plan.
Mahalanobis' approach particularly influenced the second five-year plan (1956–1961). He was an Indian scientist and statistician, and his model emphasised the role of heavy industry in economic development. The plan aimed at rapid industrialisation
Question : Hydra is an example of which of the following phylum of the animal kingdom?
Option 1: Platyhelminthes
Option 2: Nematoda
Option 3: Coelenterata
Option 4: Porifera
Correct Answer: Coelenterata
Solution : The correct answer is Coelenterata.
One member of the Coelenterata is the hydra. Marine animals belonging to the Phylum Coelenterata have radially symmetrical bodies and sensory tentacles in their mouths that facilitate easy prey capture. The Phylum Coelenterata also includes sea pens, coral animals,
Question : The National Green Tribunal deals with cases relating to:
Option 1: issues relating to the protection and conservation of historical monuments.
Option 2: civil cases.
Option 3: criminal offences.
Option 4: environmental protection and conservation of forests.
Correct Answer: environmental protection and conservation of forests.
Solution : The correct option is environmental protection and conservation of forests.
Following the National Green Tribunal Act 2010, the National Green Tribunal was established on October 18th to handle civil cases involving environmental protection, the preservation of forests and other
Question : A man makes four trips of equal distances. His speed on the first trip was 720 km/hr and in each subsequent trip, his speed was half of the previous trip. What is the average speed of the man in these four trips?
Option 1: 104 km/hr
Option 2: 156 km/hr
Option 3: 192 km/hr
Option 4: 288 km/hr
Correct Answer: 192 km/hr
Solution : A man makes four trips of equal distances. His speed on the first trip was 720 km/hr. In each subsequent trip, his speed was half of the previous trip. Let's denote the distance of each trip as d. For the first trip, his speed
Question : Three numbers are such that the average of the first two numbers is 2, the average of the last two numbers is 3 and the average of the first and last number is 4, then the average of the three numbers is equal to:
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 3.5
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 2.5
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Let the three numbers be $x,y,$ and $z$. The average of the first two numbers is 2. $⇒x+y=2×2=4$ The average of the last two numbers is 3 and the average of the first and last numbers is 4. $⇒y+z=2×3=6$ $⇒x+z=2×4=8$ Adding the above equations, we
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The matches are being shown live on Sports TV.
Option 1: Sports TV is showing the matches live.
Option 2: Sports TV may be showing the matches live.
Option 3: Sports TV will be showing the matches live.
Option 4: Sports TV can be showing the matches live.
Correct Answer: Sports TV is showing the matches live.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The original sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the matches are being shown live.
The active voice structure in the case of the present continuous tense is: Subject + is
Question : Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.
The storm uprooted a large number of trees yesterday.
Option 1: Large number of trees were uprooted by the storm yesterday.
Option 2: A large number of trees was uprooted by the storm yesterday.
Option 3: Trees was uprooted yesterday in a large number by the storm.
Option 4: A large number of trees were uprooted by the storm yesterday.
Correct Answer: A large number of trees were uprooted by the storm yesterday.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence
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