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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.

Prolific

Option 1: Productive

Option 2: Lazy

Option 3: Unproductive

Option 4: Unsuccessful

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Productive


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Prolific refers to being highly productive or fruitful, especially in producing creative work or offspring. Productive aligns closely with the meaning of "prolific", as it denotes being capable of producing a significant amount or achieving a lot.

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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.

His path was beset ______ difficulties.

Option 1: by

Option 2: with

Option 3: of

Option 4: from

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: with


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The preposition with is the appropriate choice in this context. When describing a situation where someone is faced or surrounded by difficulties, challenges, or obstacles, we use the preposition with.

Therefore, the correct sentence is:

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Question : Directions: Three of the following words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the word that is different from the rest.

Option 1: Sheep

Option 2: Crocodile

Option 3: Cow

Option 4: Goat

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Crocodile


Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: Sheep; Sheep is a domestic animal commonly found on farms.
Second option: Crocodile; A Crocodile is a reptile typically found in aquatic habitats, such as rivers or swamps.
Third option: Cow; Cow is a domestic animal commonly found

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Question : The value of [(24 –12) ÷ 4] + [81 – 48 ÷ 12 of 2] is:

Option 1: 67

Option 2: 73

Option 3: 35

Option 4: 82

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 82


Solution : Given: $[(24 -12) ÷ 4] + [81 - 48 ÷ 12\ \text{of}\ 2]$
$=[\frac{12}{4}] + [81 - \frac{48}{12\times2}]$
$=3 + [81 - 2]$
$=3 + 79$
$=82$
Hence, the correct answer is 82.

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Question : Which citizen of the Republic of India was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014?

Option 1: Amartya Sen

Option 2: C. V. Raman

Option 3: Kailash Satyarthi

Option 4: Rabindranath Tagore

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Kailash Satyarthi


Solution : The correct option is Kailash Satyarthi.

In 2014, Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian child rights activist, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his tireless efforts against child labour, and advocacy for children's rights. He shared the prize with Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan.

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Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
PQSS, SKBG, VEKU, YYTI, ?

Option 1: BMQR

Option 2: BSDV

Option 3: BSRT

Option 4: BSCW

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: BSCW


Solution : Given:
PQSS, SKBG, VEKU, YYTI, ?

In the given series, add 3 and 9 to the place value of the first and third letters and subtract 6 and 12 from the place value of the second and fourth letters of the previous term to obtain

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Question : If $AD, BE$ and $CF$ are medians of $\triangle ABC$, then which of the following statement is correct?

Option 1: $(AD + BE + CF) > (AB + BC + CA)$

Option 2: $(AD + BE + CF) < (AB + BC + CA)$

Option 3: $(AD + BE + CF ) =  (AB + BC + CA)$

Option 4: $(AD + BE + CF ) = \sqrt2(AB+BC+CA)$

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $(AD + BE + CF) < (AB + BC + CA)$


Solution :
Here, $AB+AC>2AD$ ---------------(1)
$AB+BC>2BE$ -------------------(2)
$BC+AC>2CF$ -------------------(3)
By adding equation (1), (2), and (3), we get,
$2(AB+BC+AC)>2(AD+BE+CF)$
$⇒(AB+BC+AC)>(AD+BE+CF)$
Hence, the correct answer is $(AD + BE + CF) < (AB + BC + CA)$.

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Question : The line chart given below shows the savings and expenditures of 5 companies.


Income = Saving + Expenditure
Which of the following sequences is correct about the income of companies A, B, C, D, and E?

Option 1: B > E > C > A > D

Option 2: E > B > C > D > A

Option 3: B > E > C > D > A

Option 4: E > B > C > A > D

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: E > B > C > D > A


Solution : To determine the income of each company,
Add the savings and expenditures together for each company.
Company A: 400 (300 saving + 100 expenditure)
Company B: 1200 (800 saving + 400 expenditure)
Company C: 900 (600 saving

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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.

Broadly speaking, she has been very efficient in ___ her tasks.

Option 1: concluding

Option 2: accomplishing

Option 3: finishing

Option 4: fulfilling

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: accomplishing


Solution : The second option is the correct choice.

"Accomplishing" means achieving or successfully completing tasks, which aligns with the idea of efficiency in task execution.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • "Fulfilling" implies meeting obligations or satisfying requirements.
  • "Finishing" is related to completing
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