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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

The new electric car costs an arm and a leg.

Option 1: Needs physical strength to drive.

Option 2: Is very expensive.

Option 3: Is very cheap.

Option 4: Has no gears.

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Correct Answer: Is very expensive.


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The idiom, costs an arm and a leg is a figurative expression that means something is very expensive or costs a significant amount of money. It doesn't imply a literal need for physical strength to drive

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Question : Directions: A father said to his son, I was as old as you are at the present at the time of your birth. If the father's age is 52 years now, then the son's age 8 years back was?

Option 1: 10 years

Option 2: 18 years

Option 3: 12 years

Option 4: 20 years

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Correct Answer: 18 years


Solution : Given
The father's present age = 52 years.

Let the son's present age be X years.
The difference between the father and son's present age –
⇒ 52 – X = X
⇒ X = 26
So, the son's present age is 26

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Question : Which country hosted the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022?

Option 1: Egypt

Option 2: China

Option 3: France

Option 4: India

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Correct Answer: India


Solution : The correct answer is India.

The 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup marked the seventh edition of the youth football championship. Originally slated for 2020 but canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, India hosted the event, marking its second time hosting a FIFA tournament. India

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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Friendship is one of the most significant aspects (1)_____human life. It is a relationship based on mutual trust, respect and support. True friendship is not just about spending time (2)_____, but also about sharing each other's joys, sorrows and dreams. Good friends are those who stand by us in both good times and bad times, providing emotional and moral support. Having good friends can have a positive impact on one's mental health and well-being. Friends can be a source of happiness, laughter and comfort. They can also provide different perspectives and ideas that can help us grow as (3)_____ Moreover, friends can serve as a support system during challenging times, offering words of encouragement and helping us navigate through difficult situations. (4)_____building and maintaining friendships requires effort, patience and understanding. It is important to be there for each other, listen to one another and respect each other's boundaries. It is important to remember that friendships can evolve and change over time, and it is okay to let go of (5)_____friendships.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: on

Option 2: of

Option 3: for

Option 4: by

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Correct Answer: of


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The preposition "of" can be used in many different contexts. Here, it is used as the preposition of possession.

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Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
?, Planning, Strategy, Marketing, Finance

Option 1: Realization

Option 2: Success

Option 3: Failure

Option 4: Idea

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Correct Answer: Idea


Solution : Given:
?, Planning, Strategy, Marketing, Finance

To start a business, we need to come up with an idea, plan accordingly, strategize to implement the idea, identify target markets, and consider the finances required throughout the entire process.
So, the order of steps of the startup

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Question : Which of the following is not an inner planet of our solar system?

Option 1: Mars

Option 2: Venus

Option 3: Mercury

Option 4: Jupiter

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Correct Answer: Jupiter


Solution : The correct answer is Jupiter.

Inner planets are the closest planets to the sun, and they are also known as terrestrial planets. Inner planets are smaller in size and shape. The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.

Whereas the outer planets are

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Question : Directions: Select the word pair in which the words are related in the same way as the words are related in the following pair:
Hygrometer : Humidity :: ? : ?

Option 1: Ammeter : Length

Option 2: Anemometer : Temperature

Option 3: Seismograph : Earthquake

Option 4: Odometer : Odour

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Correct Answer: Seismograph : Earthquake


Solution : Given:
Hygrometer : Humidity (Here, a hygrometer is a device used to measure humidity.)

 Let's check the options –
First option: Ammeter : Length; An ammeter is a device used to measure electrical current.
Second option: Anemometer : Temperature; An anemometer is a

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Question : Why boiling point of water decrease at high altitudes?

Option 1: Because of the high temperature

Option 2: Because of low atmospheric pressure

Option 3: Because of low temperature

Option 4: Because of high atmospheric pressure

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Correct Answer: Because of low atmospheric pressure


Solution : The correct option is Because of low atmospheric pressure.

At higher elevations, the decrease in atmospheric pressure causes a reduction in the boiling point of water. Boiling occurs when a liquid's vapour pressure matches the atmospheric pressure. With lower atmospheric

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