Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: YXWV
Option 2: FUEV
Option 3: QPSR
Option 4: VUXW
Correct Answer: FUEV
Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: YXWV; The letters V, W, X, and Y are consecutive. Second option: FUEV; The letters E, F, U, and V are not consecutive. Third option: QPSR; The letters P, Q, R, and S are consecutive. Fourth option: VUXW;
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A group of fish swimming together.
Option 1: Herd
Option 2: Shoal
Option 3: Flock
Option 4: Mob
Correct Answer: Shoal
Solution : The correct one-word substitute for the given group of words is the second option.
Explanation for each option:
"Herd" - A herd typically refers to a group of mammals, such as cattle or sheep, moving together.
"Shoal" - A shoal specifically refers to a group
Question : One angle of an isosceles obtuse triangle is $28 \frac{1}{2}^{\circ}$. Find the measure of its obtuse angle in degrees.
Option 1: $132^{\circ}$
Option 2: $112^{\circ}$
Option 3: $121^{\circ}$
Option 4: $123^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $123^{\circ}$
Solution : One of the angles of obtuse-angled isosceles triangle is $\frac{57}{2}^\circ$, the other same angle will be $\frac{57}{2}^\circ$. Let the obtuse angle be $x$. Thus, the sum of angles of a triangle $=180^\circ$ ⇒ $\frac{57}{2}+\frac{57}{2}+x=180^\circ$ ⇒ $\frac{114}{2}+x=180^\circ$ ⇒ $57+x=180^\circ$ ⇒ $x=123^\circ$ So, the measure of its
Question : Who said, "Man is a social animal"?
Option 1: Aristotle
Option 2: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Option 3: Harold Joseph Laski
Option 4: Plato
Correct Answer: Aristotle
Solution : The correct option is Aristotle.
The statement "Man is a social animal" is credited to Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher. This statement emphasised the concept that humans are naturally predisposed to live in groups and societies and that social connections and cooperation are important
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per their order in a dictionary. 1. Range 2. Rain 3. Rein 4. Ranger
Option 1: 2, 4, 3, 1
Option 2: 2, 3, 4, 1
Option 3: 2, 1, 3, 4
Option 4: 2, 1, 4, 3
Correct Answer: 2, 1, 4, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Range 2. Rain 3. Rein 4. Ranger
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter R, then move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter of
Question : Direction: In a class of 45, Neha's rank is 15th from first, what is her rank from the last?
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 32
Option 3: 31
Option 4: 33
Correct Answer: 31
Solution : Given:
This means that there are 14 students ahead of Neha.
Then, Neha's rank from the last is 45 – 14 = 31
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Opaque
Option 1: Unadulterated
Option 2: Translucent
Option 3: Clear
Option 4: Arcane
Correct Answer: Arcane
Solution : The right choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The term opaque refers to something that does not allow light to pass through. In a figurative sense, it also means something that is not easily understood, unclear, or difficult to understand.
Also, arcane refers to things
Question : Select the wrongly spelt word.
Option 1: Affectation
Option 2: Abase
Option 3: Arei
Option 4: Aesthetic
Correct Answer: Arei
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word "arei" is not a valid English word. It appears to be a misspelling or a typographical error. The correct term is "array", which means an ordered arrangement or display of things.
Question : The ratio of the ages of two boys is 5 : 6. After two years, the ratio will be 7 : 8. Determine the ratio of their ages after 12 years.
Option 1: $\frac{22}{24}$
Option 2: $\frac{15}{16}$
Option 3: $\frac{17}{18}$
Option 4: $\frac{11}{12}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{17}{18}$
Solution : Given: The ratio of the age of two boys is 5 : 6. After two years, the ratio will be 7 : 8. Let the age of two boys be $5x$ years and $6x$ years respectively. As per conditions, we have: $\frac{5x+2}{6x+2}=\frac{7}{8}$ ⇒ $40x+16=42x+14$ ⇒
Question : The given sentence is in active voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentences given in the options. Vasant has delivered the speech.
Option 1: Vasant delivers the speech on time.
Option 2: The speech was delivered by Vasant.
Option 3: The speech was timely delivered by Vasant.
Option 4: The speech has been delivered by Vasant.
Correct Answer: The speech has been delivered by Vasant.
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes the subject in the passive voice.
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