Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Five friends are sitting on a bench facing the north. Ankit is sitting to the immediate right of Anjum. Amit is sitting to the left of Priya and the immediate right of Ram. Ram is sitting to the right of Ankit. Who is sitting at the extreme right end?
Option 1: Amit
Option 2: Ankit
Option 3: Priya
Option 4: Anjum
Correct Answer: Priya
Solution : Given: 1. Ankit is sitting to the immediate right of Anjum. So, the seating arrangement is –
2. Amit is sitting to the left of Priya and the immediate right of Ram. Ram is sitting to the right of Ankit. So, the seating arrangement is
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.
Every of the two girls will get the reward.
Option 1: No Error
Option 2: girls will get
Option 3: the reward.
Option 4: Every of the two
Correct Answer: Every of the two
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The reason for the error is that "every" should be replaced with "each" when referring to individual members within a group. "Each" emphasises individuality within a group, highlighting separate and distinct entities. On the
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
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