Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
They are so ______________, they could not put up a tent properly while camping.
Option 1: Red
Option 2: White
Option 3: Blue
Option 4: Green
Correct Answer: Green
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer as "green" fits perfectly in the sentence. In the sentence, it means that the individuals lack the necessary skills to properly set up a tent while camping. "Green" is used to describe someone who is young and inexperienced
Question : Directions: If the 5th of the month falls on the third day after Sunday, what will be the day on the 15th of that month?
Option 1: Friday
Option 2: Sunday
Option 3: Saturday
Option 4: Monday
Correct Answer: Saturday
Solution : Given: The 5th of the month falls on the third day after Sunday.
The 5th of the month falls on the third day after Sunday. So, the 5th of the month is three days after Sunday, that is Wednesday. Remaining days = 15 – 5
Question : A portable personal computer small enough to fit on your lap is called a
Option 1: Notebook computer
Option 2: PDA
Option 3: Mainframe computer
Option 4: Workstation
Correct Answer: Notebook computer
Solution : The correct answer is a Notebook computer.
A portable personal computer that's compact enough to be placed on the lap is referred to as a laptop or notebook computer. These kinds of laptops are designed to be lightweight and small to be carried around.
Question : Which of the following was the capital of the Hindu Shahi kingdom?
Option 1: Srinagar
Option 2: Lahore
Option 3: Waihind
Option 4: Multan
Correct Answer: Waihind
Solution : The correct answer is Waihind.
During the early Middle Ages in the Indian Subcontinent, the Hindu Shahi dynasty ruled Kabulistan, Gandhara, and western Punjab. The Hindu Shahi kingdom, which spanned from Punjab to Kabul, was located on India's border. Waihind served as its capital.
Question : If $a$ and $b$ are rationals and $a\sqrt{2}+b\sqrt{3}=\sqrt{98}+\sqrt{108}-\sqrt{48}-\sqrt{72}$ then, the values of $a$ and $b$ respectively, are:
Option 1: 1, 2
Option 2: 1, 3
Option 3: 2, 1
Option 4: 2, 3
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Solution : $a\sqrt{2}+b\sqrt{3} = \sqrt{98}+\sqrt{108}-\sqrt{48}-\sqrt{72}$ $=\sqrt{2\times49}+\sqrt{36\times3}-\sqrt{16\times3}-\sqrt{36\times2}$ $= 7\sqrt{2}+6\sqrt{3}-4\sqrt{3}-6\sqrt{2}$ ⇒ $a\sqrt{2}+b\sqrt{3} = \sqrt{2}+2\sqrt{3}$ ⇒ $a=1$ and $b=2$ Hence, the correct answer is 1, 2.
Question : Directions: Which two signs and two numbers (Not digits) should be interchanged in the given equation to make it correct? 9 ÷ 3 + 7 × 4 – 5 = 20
Option 1: ÷ and –, 5 and 4
Option 2: × and –, 3 and 5
Option 3: + and ×, 9 and 7
Option 4: ÷ and –, 7 and 5
Correct Answer: + and ×, 9 and 7
Solution : Given: 9 ÷ 3 + 7 × 4 – 5 = 20
Let's check the given options – First Option: ÷ and –, 5 and 4 ⇒ 9 – 3 + 7 × 5 ÷ 4 = 20 Solving the
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Perch : Fresh water :: ? : Saltwater
Option 1: Snake
Option 2: Crocodile
Option 3: Frog
Option 4: Cod
Correct Answer: Cod
Solution : Given: Perch : Freshwater :: ? : Saltwater
Like, Perch : Freshwater→Perch is a type of fish that is typically found in freshwater environments, such as lakes or rivers. Similarly, follow the same pattern for Saltwater – Cod is another type of fish, and it
Question : Directions: What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if + and × are interchanged and – and ÷ are interchanged? 20 – 5 ÷ 2 + 4 × 12 = ?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Given: 20 - 5 ÷ 2 + 4 +12 = ?
After interchanging + and × and – and ÷, the equation becomes – = 20 ÷ 5 – 2 × 4 + 12 = 4 – 2 × 4 + 12 = 4 –
Question : Read the following statements of Assertion (A) and Reason(R) and choose the correct alternative: Assertion (A): Consumers are educated that they should use ISI marked electrical appliances as ISI mark gives an assurance of such products meeting quality specifications. Reason (R): Many consumer organisations and business firms are also taking an active part in educating consumers.
Option 1: Both A and R correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Option 2: A is correct and R is wrong.
Option 3: A is wrong and R is correct
Option 4: Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Correct Answer: Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Solution : It is the right to safety that consumers are educated that they should use ISI marked electrical appliances as ISI mark gives an assurance of such products meeting quality specifications. It
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 second option is correct.
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