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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Survey

Option 1: Disregard

Option 2: Slothful

Option 3: Scrutinise

Option 4: Apathy

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

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

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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

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

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 $=1.4x-15\%\text{ of }1.4x=1.4x-0.21x=1.19x$

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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

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

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

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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

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

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

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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

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

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,

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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

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

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.

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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

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

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

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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

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

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
= $\frac{1}{2}$ ×

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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

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

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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