Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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
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).
He said, 'Let the show begins'.
(1) 'Let the show to begin'
(2) 'Let's the show begin'
(3) 'Let the show begin'
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The sentence is in the direct speech. The causative verb let is followed by the base form of the verb, that is, begin, as it is an imperative sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Let the show
Question : A 40% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code, the customer wins 10% cash back. What is the effective discount?
Option 1: 50.6%
Option 2: 46%
Option 3: 50%
Option 4: 14%
Correct Answer: 46%
Solution : Given: 1st discount = 40% Second discount by applying a promo code = 10% We know that, Equivalent discount = $(a+b-\frac{a×b}{100}$)%, Where $a,b$ are successive discounts. So, Equivalent discount of two successive discounts of 40% and 10% $=40 + 10-\frac{40\times 10}{100}= 46\%$ Hence, the correct
Question : The following bar graph shows receipts and expenditure by a business firm over 5 years. Gain = Receipts – Expenditure. In which year did the company gain the minimum amount?
Option 1: 2016
Option 2: 2017
Option 3: 2019
Option 4: 2018
Correct Answer: 2019
Solution :
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Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operations(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.
Option 1: 5 : 13
Option 2: 2 : 6
Option 3: 3 : 9
Option 4: 6 : 15
Correct Answer: 2 : 6
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 5 : 13; (5 × 2) + 3 = 10 + 3 = 13 Second option: 2 : 6; (2 × 2) + 3 = 4 + 3 = 7 ≠ 6 Third option: 3 :
Question : Directions: In the following question, identify the diagram that represents the best relationship among the classes given below. Government Servants, Lecturers, Doctors
Solution : Government servants can either be lecturers or doctors or can be both. So, there will be a mutual intersection between the circles of government servants, lecturers, and doctors. Also, lecturers can be doctors too. So, there will be an overlap between lecturer's and doctor's circles.
The
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
This area suffers from ____.
Option 1: Drought
Option 2: Droaghts
Option 3: Draughts
Option 4: Drafts
Correct Answer: Drought
Solution : The correct choice is the first option "drought".
"Drought" means a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall and the word fits perfectly in the sentence, conveying that the area is experiencing a period of insufficient rainfall.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Both the ALU and Control section have special purpose storage locations called:
Option 1: registers
Option 2: accumulators
Option 3: bus
Option 4: address
Correct Answer: registers
Solution : The correct option is registers.
Registers are special-purpose storage locations in the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and the Control Unit of a computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). Registers are tiny, high-speed storage units within the CPU that are used for temporary data storage and processing
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