Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The man with the shotgun (1)_____ the guard to his knees. He handed up the shotgun to his partner and yanked the guard's wrists up behind his back and locked (2)______ together with a pair of handcuffs. He (3)______ him onto the floor with a kick between the shoulder blades. Then he took his shotgun back and (4)_____ to the security gate at the end of the counter. He was short and heavy and moved with peculiar slowness. "Buzz him (5)_____," his partner said.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
Option 1: steered
Option 2: pushed
Option 3: motivated
Option 4: swayed
Correct Answer: pushed
Solution : The second option is correct.
The man with the shotgun pushed the guard to his knees. This option fits the context, as it describes an action where the man is physically forcing or compelling the guard to kneel using physical pressure.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The jovial host welcomed his guests with a warm smile and a hearty laugh.
Option 1: Cheerful
Option 2: Petulant
Option 3: Buoyant
Option 4: Convivial
Correct Answer: Petulant
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Jovial implies a more boisterous and extroverted personality.
Petulant means bad-tempered and sulky, which is the opposite of the positive connotation of jovial.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following figure, a rectangle represents Film Critics, a circle represents Bakers, a triangle represents divers, and a square represents Football Players. Which set of letters represents Football Players who are not Divers?
Option 1: ED
Option 2: FD
Option 3: GH
Option 4: DC
Correct Answer: ED
Solution : Given:
Both E and D are the letters that represent Football Players who are not Divers. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the related code from the given alternatives. ABCD : MOQS :: FGHI : ?
Option 1: RTXV
Option 2: STTV
Option 3: RTVX
Option 4: RVTW
Correct Answer: RTVX
Solution : Given: ABCD : MOQS :: FGHI : ?
Like, A + 12 = M; B + 13 = O; C + 14 = Q; D + 15 = S Similarly, F + 12 = R; G + 13 = T; H + 14 = V;
Question : The following table gives the marks scored by 4 students in 4 unit tests of English. Read the table carefully and answer the question that follows.
Whose average marks are the highest among the 4 students?
Option 1: Rani
Option 2: Ravi
Option 3: Raju
Option 4: Rekha
Correct Answer: Ravi
Solution : Average marks = $\frac{\text{Sum of marks in all unit tests}}{\text{Number of unit tests}}$ Average marks of Rani = $\frac{20+22+24+23}{4}$ = 22.25 Average marks of Raju = $\frac{22+18+24+20}{4}$ = 21 Average marks of Ravi = $\frac{24+22+20+24}{4}$ = 22.5 Average marks of Rekha = $\frac{20+21+22+23}{4}$ = 21.5
Question : Select the wrongly spelt word.
Option 1: Circumspect
Option 2: Camor
Option 3: Cloying
Option 4: Coffer
Correct Answer: Camor
The correct spelling of the word is camouflage.
Camouflage refers to the practice of disguising something to blend in with its surroundings or to appear inconspicuous. It is commonly used in the context of military tactics,
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and how the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?
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.
Question : Which of the following shortcut keys is used to print a file in MS Word 365?
Option 1: CtrI + P
Option 2: Shift + P
Option 3: Clt + Alt + P
Option 4: Alt + P
Correct Answer: CtrI + P
Solution : The correct option is CtrI + P.
In Microsoft Word 365, you can print a file by pressing the following shortcut key: Ctrl + P. This keyboard shortcut opens the print dialogue, allowing you to select your printing options and print the
Question : How many bricks each measuring 25 cm × 12.5 cm × 16 cm will be needed to construct a wall 8 m long, 5 m high, and 22.5 cm thick?
Option 1: 2400
Option 2: 1800
Option 3: 1200
Option 4: 3600
Correct Answer: 1800
Solution : Volume of brick = 25 cm × 12.5 cm × 16 cm Volume of wall = 8 m × 5 m × 0.225 m = 800 cm × 500 cm × 22.5 cm Number of bricks required $=\frac{800 × 500 × 22.5}{25 × 12.5 ×
Question : A solid cuboid is melted to form several cubes. If the length, breadth and height of a cuboid are 20 cm, 16 cm and 8 cm and the edge of each cube is 4 cm, then the number of cubes is:
Option 1: 50
Option 2: 44
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 48
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : Dimensions of cuboid are 20, 16 and 8 cm. The length of the side of the cube = 4 Volume of cuboid = $l\times b\times h$ Volume of cube = $a^3$ Number of cubes = $\frac{\text{Volume of cuboid}}{\text{Volume of cube}}$ = $\frac{20\times 16\times 8}{4\times4\times4}$ =
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