Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the one that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
The winner (shook hands with me) after receiving the trophy.
(1) shook my hand
(2) shook my hands
(3) shook hand with me
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The phrase "shook hands with me" expresses that 'the winner greeted me with a handshake after winning the trophy.
The sentence is grammatically correct and does not need any improvement.
Question : “Living root bridges” is an iconic structure found in which state?
Option 1: Meghalaya
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Himachal Pradesh
Option 4: Assam
Correct Answer: Meghalaya
Solution : The correct answer is Meghalaya.
“Living root bridges” are suspension bridges formed of living plant roots by tree shaping. Meghalaya is known for its dense forests and living root bridges. These bridges are believed to have been built by the Khasi tribes.
Question : A shopkeeper gives a discount of 15% on the marked price. If the selling price is INR 19,040, then the discount on it will be:
Option 1: INR 3,360
Option 2: INR 3,850
Option 3: INR 3,260
Option 4: INR 3,600
Correct Answer: INR 3,360
Solution : Given, Selling Price = INR 19,040 Discount = 15% We know, Selling price = $\frac{100-\text{Discount}\%}{100}×$ Marked price $⇒19040=\frac{100-15}{100}×$ Marked price $⇒$ Marked price $= \frac{19040×100}{85}$ $⇒$ Marked price $= 22400$ Discount = Marked price – Selling price = INR 22400 – INR 19040 =
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 –operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (15, 13, 56) (17, 11, 168)
Option 1: (22, 16, 238)
Option 2: (23, 21, 78)
Option 3: (15, 11, 114)
Option 4: (20, 14, 204)
Correct Answer: (20, 14, 204)
Solution : Given: (15, 13, 56); (17, 11, 168)
Multiply the sum of the first two numbers with the difference of the first two numbers, to get the third number – (15, 13, 56)→(15 + 13) × (15 – 13) = 28 × 2 =
Question : If $\sin A+\sin ^2 A=1$, then the value of the expression $\left(\cos ^2 A+\cos ^4 A\right)$ is
Option 1: $\frac{3}{2}$
Option 2: $1$
Option 3: $2$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{2}$
Correct Answer: $1$
Solution : Given, $\sin A+\sin ^2 A=1$ $⇒\sin A=1-\sin ^2 A$ $⇒\sin A=\cos ^2 A$ So, $\cos ^2 A+\cos ^4 A= \cos ^2 A+\sin ^2 A=1$ [$\because \cos^2 A + \sin^2A=1$] Hence, the correct answer is 1.
Question : In the XXI phase of the sale of electoral bonds, they can only be purchased from which of the following institutions?
Option 1: NITI Aayog
Option 2: RBI
Option 3: SEBI
Option 4: SBI
Correct Answer: SBI
Solution : The correct answer is SBI.
Electoral bonds in India can be purchased from the State Bank of India, and these bonds are like a financial tool for making donations to political parties. Electoral bonds have a limited validity period during which they can be
Question : The general target of the monetary policy is to ensure___________.
A) price stability in the economy
B) greater tax collections for the government
C) employment generation in the rural areas
Option 1: Both B and C
Option 2: Only C
Option 3: Both A and B
Option 4: Only A
Correct Answer: Only A
Solution : The correct option is Only A.
The general target of monetary policy is to ensure price stability in the economy. Price stability refers to the aim of maintaining a low, and stable inflation rate. Inflation is the rate at which the general level
Question : Directions: Four terms have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.
Option 1: LPM
Option 2: UQT
Option 3: EIF
Option 4: PTQ
Correct Answer: UQT
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: LPM; L + 4 = P; P – 3 = M Second option: UQT; U – 4 = Q; Q + 3 = T Third option: EIF; E + 4 = I; I – 3 = F Fourth
Question : Directions: Study the following histogram of wage distribution of different numbers of workers and answer the given questions. The percentage of workers who earn between Rs. 950 to Rs. 960 is:
Option 1: 25.5%
Option 2: 20.4%
Option 3: 17.6%
Option 4: 13.25%
Correct Answer: 20.4%
Solution : The number of workers who earn between Rs. 950 to Rs. 960 = 10 The total number of workers surveyed = 3 + 2 + 4 + 9 + 5 + 10 + 5 + 3 + 3 + 5 = 49 $\therefore$ The required
Question : A spends 68% of his monthly income. If A's monthly income increases by 25% and his monthly savings increase by 15%, then the percentage increase in his monthly expenditure will be:
Option 1: $27 \frac{13}{17}$%
Option 2: $29 \frac{12}{17} $%
Option 3: $33 \frac{7}{17}$%
Option 4: $31 \frac{6}{17} $%
Correct Answer: $29 \frac{12}{17} $%
Solution : Let Rs. 100 be the initial monthly income. Initial expenditure = 68% of initial monthly income = Rs. 68 Initial savings = Rs. 100 – Rs. 68 = Rs. 32 Increase in income = 25% Final monthly income = Rs. 100 + Rs.
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