Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Due to the weather forecast that it is going to rain heavily here, all the arrangements are in turmoil.
Option 1: Peace
Option 2: Commotion
Option 3: Fuss
Option 4: Uproar
Correct Answer: Peace
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The most appropriate antonym for the underlined word turmoil in the given sentence is peace because turmoil refers to a state of disturbance, chaos, or confusion while peace means a state of tranquillity, calmness, and freedom from disturbance
Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. Second, Minute, Hour, ?
Option 1: Days
Option 2: Night
Option 3: Year
Option 4: Month
Correct Answer: Days
Solution : Given: Second, Minute, Hour, ?
We know that the second is the smallest unit of time in terms of magnitude. Also, minutes constitute multiple seconds, and hours constitute multiple minutes. Similarly, multiple hours combined constitute a day.
So, days is the missing term of the
Question : Directions: From the given alternatives, select the word that can be formed using the letters of the given word. TRADITIONAL
Option 1: NATION
Option 2: RADIO
Option 3: ANIMAL
Option 4: DIRTY
Correct Answer: RADIO
Solution : Given: TRADITIONAL
Let's compare the given options – First option: NATION; In the word NATION, there are two Ns, but in the word TRADITIONAL, there is only one N. Therefore, all the letters of NATION are not present in the word TRADITIONAL. Second
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Take care ________ your health.
Option 1: Of
Option 2: About
Option 3: Over
Option 4: For
Correct Answer: Of
Solution : The first option is the correct answer as "of" establishes a possessive or relational connection between the action "take care" and the object "your health", and it fits perfectly in the sentence.
The sentence is an expression used to encourage someone to be mindful of
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
Would it be impolite (to be asked) why they are leaving?
(1) to ask
(2) for asking
(3) for being asked
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
When constructing questions or inquiries, the more idiomatic and common structure involves using the infinitive "to ask" directly after the verb "to be." The infinitive "to ask" conveys the intended meaning of posing a question about
Question : Which of the following universities was founded by the Pala rulers?
Option 1: Vikramashila
Option 2: Nalanda
Option 3: Valabhi
Option 4: Taxila
Correct Answer: Vikramashila
Solution : The correct option is Vikramshila.
In the modern-day Bihar region of Bhagalpur, Vikramshila University was one of the biggest Buddhist universities in ancient India. In reaction to a purported deterioration in the calibre of study at Nalanda, the Pala monarch Dharmapala built it in the
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are 8 triangles. They are BCH, DCH, BCD, CGE, CGF, GEF, ACG, ACF.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Conversion of sound energy into electrical energy is done by:
Option 1: Solar cell
Option 2: Gramophone
Option 3: Microphone
Option 4: Loudspeaker
Correct Answer: Microphone
Solution : The correct answer is Microphone.
Microphone is a device which is used to record audio and music. It works by converting sound waves into electric signals. It was invented by Emile Berliner in 1877. Later it became the part of telephones invented by Graham Bell
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The arm was so badly injured (1) / that he must have (2) / it amputated. (3) / No Error (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The reason for the error is related to the use of the modal verb in the phrase "must have it amputated". The sentence would be grammatically correct if it used the construction "he had to
Question : The volume of the largest sphere (in cm3) that can be drawn inside a cube of side 18 cm is:
Option 1: 972$\pi$
Option 2: 1166$\pi$
Option 3: 36$\pi$
Option 4: 288$\pi$
Correct Answer: 972$\pi$
Solution : Diameter of the sphere = Side of cube = 18 cm So, radius of the sphere = $\frac{18}{2} = 9$ cm Volume of sphere = $\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$ = $\frac{4}{3}×\pi×9×9×9$ = $972\pi$ cm3 Hence, the correct answer is 972$\pi$.
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