Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : An article is sold for Rs. 560 after two successive discounts of 30% and 20%. What is the marked price of the article?
Option 1: Rs. 1000
Option 2: Rs. 800
Option 3: Rs. 920
Option 4: Rs. 700
Correct Answer: Rs. 1000
Solution : We know, Equivalent single discount = $(a+b–\frac{a×b}{100}$)%, where $a,b$ are successive discount. So, $30+20-\frac{30\times 20}{100}=44$% Selling Price of the article = Rs. 560 Marked price of the article = $S.P \times (\frac{100}{100-Discount\%})$ = $560 \times (\frac{100}{100-44})$ = $560 \times (\frac{100}{56})$ = Rs. 1000 Hence,
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have 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 manager is having his problems (1) / but we have (2) / ours as well. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
''Is having'' should be replaced with ''has'' to convey the intended meaning that the manager is currently experiencing or dealing with his own set of issues and challenges, and so are the employees.” Have and
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The (friendly) dog wagged its tail, while the _____ cat hissed.
Option 1: loving
Option 2: welcoming
Option 3: affectionate
Option 4: hostile
Correct Answer: hostile
Solution : The most appropriate antonym is the fourth option.
Friendly and hostile are antonyms. Friendly describes a warm, kind, and amiable nature, while hostile indicates an unfriendly, aggressive, or antagonistic nature. In the sentence, the dog is friendly, and the cat is portrayed as its opposite,
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Spill the beans
Option 1: Open the flow of the stopped water
Option 2: Liberate the controlled emotions
Option 3: Distribute food grains freely
Option 4: Disclose the secrets accidentally
Correct Answer: Disclose the secrets accidentally
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Spill the beans to disclose the secrets accidentally which in turn means revealing or disclosing hidden information or secrets, often unintentionally.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 63
Option 2: 69
Option 3: 65
Option 4: 66
Correct Answer: 66
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 63; 63 is an odd number as it is not divisible by 2. Second option: 69; 69 is an odd number as it is not divisible by 2. Third option: 65; 65 is an odd number as it
Question : Directions: What will come in the place of ? in the following equation, if – + is changed with – – is changed with ÷ ÷ is changed with + × is unchanged 120 – 6 + 31 ÷ 8 × 11 = ?
Option 1: 69
Option 2: 73
Option 3: 77
Option 4: 55
Correct Answer: 77
Solution : Given: + is changed with – – is changed with ÷ ÷ is changed with + × is unchanged 120 – 6 + 31 ÷ 8 × 11
As per the given instructions, the new equation would be – = 120 ÷ 6 – 31
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
________the flight times before you book the tickets.
Option 1: Check
Option 2: Control
Option 3: Inform
Option 4: Prove
Correct Answer: Check
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Check means to examine something to detect the presence of something, which in this case is the flight timing.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : ' Giddha ' is a form of dance associated with the state of :
Option 1: Punjab .
Option 2: Himachal Pradesh.
Option 3: Haryana.
Option 4: Rajasthan .
Correct Answer: Punjab .
Solution : The correct option is - Punjab
Punjabi women often perform the Giddha, a well-known folk dance. Especially when the harvest is being sown and reaped, this dance is performed at festive or social events. The dance turns into an impromptu expression of delight by
Question : Zinc and copper are in the ratio 5 : 3 in 400 gm of an alloy. How much copper (in grams) should be added to make the ratio 5 : 4?
Option 1: 50
Option 2: 66
Option 3: 72
Option 4: 200
Correct Answer: 50
Solution : Given: Zinc and copper are in the ratio 5 : 3. Zinc in 400 gm of an alloy = $\frac{5}{8}$ × 400 = 250 gm Copper in 400 gm of an alloy = $\frac{3}{8}$ × 400 = 150 gm Let $x$ gm Copper be added
Question : Directions: Which of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following words? 1. Evaluation 2. Presentation 3. Recap 4. Aim announcement 5. Motivation
Option 1: 1, 2, 5, 3, 4
Option 2: 5, 2, 1, 4, 3
Option 3: 5, 4, 2, 3, 1
Option 4: 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
Correct Answer: 5, 4, 2, 3, 1
Solution : Given: 1. Evaluation 2. Presentation 3. Recap 4. Aim announcement 5. Motivation
First of all, a participant needs the motivation for the project. Then, he had to announce the aim and objectives of the project. After that, the presentation is required
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