Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : A trader had 1200 kg. of rice. He sold a part of it at 5% profit and the rest at 11% profit, so that he made a total profit of 7%. How much (In kg) rice did he sell at 5% profit?
Option 1: 900 Kg
Option 2: 600 Kg
Option 3: 400 Kg
Option 4: 800 Kg
Correct Answer: 800 Kg
Solution : Total amount of rice = 1200 kg Total profit = 7% Let the amount of rice he sold at 5% profit be $a$ Then, the amount of rice he sold at 11% profit will be $(1200-a)$ According to the question, $a(1+\frac{5}{100})+(1200-a)(1+\frac{11}{100})=1200(1+\frac{7}{100})$ ⇒ $1.05a+1.11(1200-a)=1200\times 1.07$
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 12 : 18 :: 80 : ?
Option 1: 125
Option 2: 100
Option 3: 120
Option 4: 122
Correct Answer: 120
Solution : Given: 12 : 18 :: 80 : ?
12 × 1.5 = 18 Similarly, 80 × 1.5 = 120
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error."
The doctor says that (1) / the patient will recover (2) / in few days. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
''Few'' should be replaced with ''a few".
''Few'' implies a small number or almost none, often implying negative connotation or scarcity, whereas "a few" implies adequacy or sufficiency. Thus, it is appropriate to use
Question : Directions: DFCB is related to LNKJ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, OQNM is related to WYVU. Which of the following is JLIH related to, following the same logic?
Option 1: RTSQ
Option 2: RTQP
Option 3: RQPT
Option 4: PRON
Correct Answer: RTQP
Solution : Given: DFCB is related to LNKJ. OQNM is related to WYVU.
Add 8 to the place value of each letter of the cluster to get the related letter cluster – DFCB→D + 8 = L; F + 8 = N; C + 8 = K;
Question : The bar graph given below shows the marks obtained by two students X and Y in 6 subjects. What is the ratio of total marks obtained by X in all the subjects to the total marks obtained by Y in all the subjects?
Option 1: 50 : 49
Option 2: 51 : 41
Option 3: 49 : 50
Option 4: 41 : 51
Correct Answer: 49 : 50
Solution : Total marks obtained by X in all the subjects = 120 + 160 + 240 + 200 + 40 + 220 = 980 Total marks obtained by Y in all the subjects = 60 + 280 + 260 + 140 + 180 +
Question : Which of the following articles says that 'It shall be the duty of every citizen of India who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years'?
Option 1: 51A (k)
Option 2: 51A (j)
Option 3: 51A (i)
Option 4: 51A (h)
Correct Answer: 51A (k)
Solution : The correct answer is 51A (k).
Fundamental duties come under Article 51A of the Constitution in Part 4A. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 established ten essential obligations, while the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 added an eleventh. It is the
Question : Directions: Which of the following interchanges in two mathematical operators will balance the equation given below? 85 – 28 × 3 + 114 ÷ 6 = 150
Option 1: + and ×
Option 2: – and ÷
Option 3: ÷ and ×
Option 4: + and –
Correct Answer: + and –
Solution : Given: 85 – 28 × 3 + 114 ÷ 6 = 150
Let's check each option – First option: + and × 85 – 28 + 3 × 114 ÷ 6 = 150 = 85 – 28 + 3 × 19 = 85
Question : Directions: Study the bar chart given below and answer the following questions:
In 2001, the approximate percentage of profit/loss of all the five companies taken together is equal to:
Option 1: 6.88% loss
Option 2: 4.65% profit
Option 3: 6.48% profit
Option 4: 4% loss
Correct Answer: 4.65% profit
Solution : From the given graph, The total expenditure (in Rs. crore) of all the five companies taken together = 45 + 40 + 45 + 30 + 45 = 205 The total income (in Rs. crore) of all the five companies taken together = 35
Question : Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence. The orchard was a peaceful retreat, with the sound of leaves rustling in the wind and birds chirping in the trees.
Option 1: A piece of land with lots of houses
Option 2: A collection of farmlands
Option 3: A collection of apartments
Option 4: A piece of enclosed land with fruit trees
Correct Answer: A piece of enclosed land with fruit trees
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In this sentence, the orchard is described as a peaceful retreat with the sound of leaves rustling in the wind and birds chirping in the trees. This description aligns with the
Question : Directions: Select the triad from the below options that have the same analogy as the following triads. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 425 : 85 : 423 315 : 63 : 313
Option 1: 235 : 47 : 233
Option 2: 326 : 48 : 684
Option 3: 152 : 89 : 684
Option 4: 548 : 62 : 63
Correct Answer: 235 : 47 : 233
Solution : Given: (425 : 85 : 423); (315 : 63 : 313)
Here, (425 : 85 : 423)→425 ÷ 5 = 85; 425 – 2 = 423 (315 : 63 : 313)→315 ÷ 5 = 63; 315 – 2 = 313
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