Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : In $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}, \overline{\mathrm{BD}} \perp \overline{\mathrm{AC}}$, intersecting $\overline{\mathrm{AC}}$ at $\mathrm{D}$. Also, $\mathrm{BD}=12 \mathrm{~cm}$. If $\mathrm{m}(\overline{\mathrm{AD}})=6 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $\mathrm{m}(\overline{\mathrm{CD}})=4 \mathrm{~cm}$, find the area $\left(\right.$in $\left.\mathrm{cm}^2\right)$ of $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}$.
Option 1: 45
Option 2: 50
Option 3: 60
Option 4: 75
Correct Answer: 60
Solution : Given, $\overline{\mathrm{BD}} \perp \overline{\mathrm{AC}}$ $\mathrm{BD}=12 \mathrm{~cm}$, $\mathrm{m}(\overline{\mathrm{AD}})=6 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $\mathrm{m}(\overline{\mathrm{CD}})=4 \mathrm{~cm}$ $AC = AD + CD = 10$ cm Area of $\Delta ABC$ = $\frac{1}{2}\times \text{base}\times \text{height}$ = $\frac{1}{2}\times AC\times BD$ = $\frac{1}{2}\times (6+4)\times 12$ = $60$ cm2 Hence, the correct answer is 60.
Question : Who was the Governor General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced there in 1793?
Option 1: Charles Cornwallis
Option 2: Lord William Bentinck
Option 3: Lord Mountbatten
Option 4: Lord Ripon
Correct Answer: Charles Cornwallis
Solution : The correct option is Charles Cornwallis.
The Permanent Settlement in Bengal was introduced in 1793 during the governorship of Lord Cornwallis. Lord Cornwallis was the Governor General of Bengal from 1786 to 1793. The Permanent Settlement, also known as the Cornwallis Code, aimed to
Question : At least two pairs of consecutive angles are congruent in a ______.
Option 1: parallelogram
Option 2: isosceles trapezium
Option 3: rhombus
Option 4: kite
Correct Answer: isosceles trapezium
Solution : In an isosceles trapezium, the two non-parallel sides are equal and at least two pairs of consecutive angles are congruent. Hence, the correct answer is isosceles trapezium.
Question : Direction: The bar graph shows average marks scored in a 100-mark Science exam by students of 7 divisions of Standard X. Study the diagram and answer the following question. Marks of Division F were lesser than those of Division C by:
Option 1: 35%
Option 2: 47.25%
Option 3: 45%
Option 4: 43.75%
Correct Answer: 43.75%
Solution : Marks of division F = 45 Marks of Division C = 80 Difference = 80 – 45 = 35 So, the required percentage = $\frac{35}{80}\times100$ = 43.75% Hence, the correct answer is 43.75%.
Question : Mohan purchased trousers for INR 765 after a discount of 15% was offered on its marked price. What is the marked price (in INR) of the trousers?
Option 1: 885
Option 2: 855
Option 3: 900
Option 4: 870
Correct Answer: 900
Solution : The marked price (MP) = Selling price (SP) × $\frac{100}{(100-\text{discount percentage})}$ The trousers were purchased for INR 765 after a 15% discount, which means that INR 765 is 85% of the marked price (MP) (because 100% – 15% = 85%). MP = 765 × $\frac{100}{85}$
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the one that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
As long as we are in this historical city let us spend our time (doing sightseeing).
(1) to sightsee
(2) sightsee
(3) sightseeing
(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.
''Doing sightseeing'' should be replaced with ''sightseeing'', thereby indicating the idea of spending time visiting places of interest in the historical city.
The use of '"doing" before ''sightseeing'' is redundant since ''sightseeing'' in the sentence already implies the
Question : The One Stop Centre Scheme for women is funded by which among the following?
Option 1: Cash Suvidha
Option 2: Saha Fund
Option 3: Nirbhaya Fund
Option 4: Rug Beneath My Feet
Correct Answer: Nirbhaya Fund
Solution : The correct option is the Nirbhaya Fund
The One Stop Centre (OSC) Scheme for women is funded by the Nirbhaya Fund. The Nirbhaya Fund was set up in India to support initiatives that enhance the safety, and security of women, especially in the context
Question : Directions: What should come in place of X in the given series? 5, 10, 20, 37, 63, X
Option 1: 100
Option 2: 105
Option 3: 95
Option 4: 90
Correct Answer: 100
Solution : Given: 5, 10, 20, 37, 63, X
Here, the pattern is as follows –
So, 100 is the missing number of the series. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each letter in the word AMPLIFY is arranged alphabetically.
Option 1: Three
Option 2: Two
Option 3: Four
Option 4: One
Correct Answer: Three
Solution : Given: AMPLIFY
When the letters of AMPLIFY are arranged in alphabetical order, the letter cluster formed is AFILMPY.
So, 3 letters i.e. A, L, and Y are in the same position as before. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Find out the set of numbers amongst the four sets of numbers given in the alternatives which is most like the set given in the question. (12, 24, 144)
Option 1: (10, 25, 100)
Option 2: (15, 45, 90)
Option 3: (14, 28, 112)
Option 4: (13, 26, 169)
Correct Answer: (10, 25, 100)
Solution : Given: (12, 24, 144)
Like, 12 = 12 × 1, 24 = 12 × 2, 144 = 12 × 12 Let's check the options – First option: (10, 25, 100); 10 = 10 × 1, 25 = 5 × 5, 100 = 10
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