Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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.
My neighbour is very _______for he believes that nothing good will happen to him.
Option 1: reasonable
Option 2: forward-looking
Option 3: pessimistic
Option 4: optimistic
Correct Answer: pessimistic
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
A pessimistic person is a person who always expects that the worst will happen or looks at the negative aspects of things. This is the correct word choice for this sentence, which helps in conveying the intended
Question : S.I. unit of magnetic flux is:
Option 1: Weber
Option 2: Weber/m
Option 3: Weber/m4
Option 4: Weber-m2
Correct Answer: Weber
Solution : The correct answer is Weber.
The Weber, which bears the symbol Wb and is named after German physicist and co-inventor of the telegraph Wilhelm Weber, is the SI unit of magnetic flux. It is described as the amount of flux that, when connecting an electrical
Question : Directions: HFIJ is related to ECFG in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, WUXY is related to TRUV. Which of the following is NLOP related to, following the same logic?
Option 1: HEIJ
Option 2: KILM
Option 3: QORS
Option 4: LJMN
Correct Answer: KILM
Solution : Given: HFIJ is related to ECFG and WUXY is related to TRUV.
Subtract 3 from the positional value of each letter of the word to get the related word. HFIJ→H – 3 = E; F – 3 = C; I – 3 = F; J
Question : Which of the following places is the origin of the River Indus?
Option 1: Bokhar Chu
Option 2: Gangotri Glacier
Option 3: Chemayungdung Glacier
Option 4: Zemu Glacier
Correct Answer: Bokhar Chu
Solution : The correct answer is Bokhar Chu.
The origin of the Indus River is the Bokhar Chu Glacier near Manasarovar Lake, which is situated in the Great Himalayas. The main tributaries of the Indus River are Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Satluj, and Beas. The Indus
Question : Which Indian Cricketer has written the book, 'One Day Wonders'?
Option 1: Kapil Dev
Option 2: Sachin Tendulkar
Option 3: Sunil Gavaskar
Option 4: Ravi Shastri
Correct Answer: Sunil Gavaskar
Solution : The correct answer is Sunil Gavaskar.
Sunil Gavaskar, one of the greatest and most successful opening batters in cricket history, authored the book 'One Day Wonders in 1985'. The book is about the Indian team's tour to Australia to play in the Benson
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Sorcery
Option 1: Devilry
Option 2: Reality
Option 3: Spell
Option 4: Dismiss
Correct Answer: Reality
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Sorcery refers to the use of magical powers, often associated with the casting of spells or the use of supernatural forces. Reality, on the other hand, refers to the state of things as they actually exist, without
Question : Directions: A student walked out of the classroom towards the library. She went first to the canteen on the left side, 24 ft away after a cup of tea, took a right turn, and went to the laboratory 13 ft away. She then went to the physics block, 15 ft to the left. She talked to a friend, in the garden 3 ft on the left and continued walking in the same direction to the library, 10 ft more. What was the actual distance between the library and the classroom?
Option 1: 42 ft
Option 2: 65 ft
Option 3: 39 ft
Option 4: 34 ft
Correct Answer: 39 ft
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Assume that the student starts walking in the north direction from the classroom towards the canteen.
Distance between classroom and library = 24 + 15 = 39 ft
Hence, the third option
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The terrorist as well as his accomplices was killed in the encounter.
(1) have been killed
(2) was being killed
(3) were killed
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
When two subjects are joined by as well as the verb must agree with the first subject. So, the sentence does not need any improvement.
Question : Directions: In the following question, arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary. 1. LEAF 2. LEARNED 3. LEAVED 4. LEAK 5. LEADEN
Option 1: 5, 1, 4, 2, 3
Option 2: 5, 1, 4, 3, 2
Option 3: 3, 5, 1, 4, 2
Option 4: 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
Correct Answer: 5, 1, 4, 2, 3
Solution : Given: 1. LEAF 2. LEARNED 3. LEAVED 4. LEAK 5. LEADEN
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter L, then move on to the next letter. Step 2: The
Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. Rhythmic flow of sounds or words.
Option 1: Credence
Option 2: Crescents
Option 3: Cadence
Option 4: Copious
Correct Answer: Cadence
The most appropriate one-word substitution for the group of words "rhythmic flow of sounds or words" is cadence, which refers to a rhythmic flow or modulation of sounds or words, often in speech or music. It involves the
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