Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Survey
Option 1: Disregard
Option 2: Slothful
Option 3: Scrutinise
Option 4: Apathy
Correct Answer: Scrutinise
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The word "survey" typically refers to the act of examining or inspecting something comprehensively. In this context, it involves a careful examination or assessment. The synonym "scrutinise" is appropriate, as it also denotes a thorough and detailed
Question : In 2021, Sam received an annual increment in his salary by 40% but due to the recession in 2022, the company started taking cost-cutting measures, and his salary was reduced by 15%. What was the net change in his salary?
Option 1: 17% increase
Option 2: 19% increase
Option 3: 9% decrease
Option 4: 11% increase
Correct Answer: 19% increase
Solution : Let the salary of Sam be $x$. According to the question, In 2021, he got an increment of 40%. ⇒ New salary $=x+40$%$\text{ of }x=x+0.4x=1.4x$ In 2022, his salary was reduced by 15% ⇒ New salary after his salary was reduced $=1.4x-15\%\text{ of }1.4x=1.4x-0.21x=1.19x$
Question : In which of the following articles of the Indian constitution is the procedure for impeachment of the President of India mentioned?
Option 1: 60
Option 2: 59
Option 3: 62
Option 4: 61
Correct Answer: 61
Solution : The correct option is 61.
The procedure for the impeachment of the President of India is mentioned in Article 61 of the Indian Constitution. This article outlines the process by which the president can be impeached for violation of the Constitution. It states the
Question : As per the newly released Surrogacy Rules 2022, surrogacy couples must purchase health insurance coverage for the surrogate mother for a period of________.
Option 1: three years
Option 2: four years
Option 3: one year
Option 4: six years
Correct Answer: three years
Solution : The correct option is three years.
As per the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules 2022, surrogacy couples must purchase health insurance coverage for the surrogate mother for 36 months. This mandatory coverage should be sufficient to cover all expenses for any complications arising due to
Question : The pie chart shows the cost of construction of a house. (in degrees) The amount spent on labour exceeds the amount spent on cement by:
Option 1: $18 \%$ of the total cost
Option 2: $5 \%$ of the total cost
Option 3: $12 \%$ of the total cost
Option 4: $10 \%$ of the total cost
Correct Answer: $5 \%$ of the total cost
Solution : Let the total cost be $360$ Units. Then, the amount spent on labour = $90$ units And the amount spent on cement = $72$ units The amount spent on labour exceeds the amount spent on cement by $=\frac{90-72}{360}\times 100=5\%$ Hence,
Question : Find the perimeter (in cm) of a semicircle of radius 28 cm.
Option 1: 288
Option 2: 144
Option 3: 121
Option 4: 242
Correct Answer: 144
Solution : Given: Radius, $r$ of the semicircle = 28 cm The perimeter of the semicircle $=2r+\pi r$ $=2\times 28+\frac{22}{7}\times 28$ $= 56+88$ $=144$ cm Hence, the correct answer is 144.
Question : Directions: What should come in place of (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? RNZ, VLD, ZJH, DHL, ?
Option 1: JER
Option 2: IDQ
Option 3: HFP
Option 4: GEQ
Correct Answer: HFP
Solution : Given: RNZ, VLD, ZJH, DHL, ?
In the above-given letter clusters, add 4 to the place value of the first and third letters and subtract 2 from the place value of the second letter of the previous term to obtain the next term in the
Question : Directions: Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.) Begin – Start
Option 1: Bitter – Sweet
Option 2: Green – Leaf
Option 3: Ban – Forbid
Option 4: After – Before
Correct Answer: Ban – Forbid
Solution : Given: Begin – Start (The given word pair is the synonym.)
Let's check the options – First option: Bitter – Sweet; Bitter is the antonym of sweet. Second option: Green – Leaf; The color of a leaf is green. Third option: Ban –
Question : In the given figure, PQRS is a trapezium in which PM || SN, NR = 9 cm, PS = 12 cm, QM = NR and NR = SN. What is the area (in cm2) of a trapezium?
Option 1: 170
Option 2: 182
Option 3: 189
Option 4: 191
Correct Answer: 189
Solution : The area of a trapezium = $\frac{1}{2}$ × (sum of parallel sides) × height From the figure, The area of a trapezium = $\frac{1}{2}$ × (PS + QR) × SN = $\frac{1}{2}$ × (PS + PS + NR × 2) × NR = $\frac{1}{2}$ ×
Question : Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.
Bulwark
Option 1: Assault
Option 2: Rampart
Option 3: Bastion
Option 4: Fortification
Correct Answer: Assault
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The word bulwark refers to a defensive wall or structure, serving as protection or defence. On the other hand, assault also refers to an offensive action, indicating an aggressive attack or approach. The key here is understanding
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