Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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 set. (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.) (28, 53, 78); (34, 49, 64)
Option 1: (46, 69, 71)
Option 2: (22, 54, 66)
Option 3: (38, 40, 42)
Option 4: (54, 55, 27)
Correct Answer: (38, 40, 42)
Solution : Given: (28, 53, 78); (34, 49, 64)
Here, (28, 53, 78)→(28 + 78) ÷ 2 = 106 ÷ 2 = 53 (34, 49, 64)→(34 + 64) ÷ 2 = 98 ÷ 2 = 49
Let's check the options – First option: (46, 69,
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Primitive cultures are those that exist in societies that have not yet developed advanced technology or complex social (1)__________These cultures are often characterised by their close relationship with the natural world. Despite being considered 'primitive', these cultures have a rich history and a unique way of life that is (2)__________ studying and preserving. These cultures often have a deep understanding of the environment and its cycles, and they have developed intricate systems of knowledge and belief that are closely tied to nature. For example, indigenous cultures in the Amazon rainforest have an (3)___________ knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants and the cycles of the seasons, which they use to sustain themselves and their communities. Another important aspect is that these cultures often have complex systems of kinship and social hierarchy. Despite many challenges that primitive cultures face, including the (4)___________ of modern societies and environmental degradation, these cultures have an important role to play in our understanding of the human experience. They offer a different (5)___________ on the world and its complexities, and their traditions and knowledge have the potential to inform and enrich our modern lives. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.
Option 1: acquired
Option 2: intimate
Option 3: estimated
Option 4: gained
Correct Answer: intimate
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The word "intimate" means closely acquainted, familiar, or closely connected. In the context of the passage, where indigenous cultures are described as having a deep understanding of the environment and its cycles, "intimate" perfectly fits, emphasising a
Question : As per the responsibilities defined in the National Food Security Act, 2013, which of the following is a responsibility of the state UT government?
Option 1: Transportation of food grains up to designated depots in each state/UT
Option 2: Allocation of required food grains to states/UTs
Option 3: Delivery of food grains from designated FCI godowns
Option 4: Identification of eligible households
Correct Answer: Identification of eligible households
Solution : The correct option is the Identification of eligible households.
As per the National Food Security Act, 2013, the responsibility of the state/UT government includes the identification of eligible households for receiving food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). This
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence.
We should protect ourselves from jealous people.
Option 1: High-spirited
Option 2: Any Tom, Dick or Harry
Option 3: One trick pony
Option 4: Green-eyed
Correct Answer: Green-eyed
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Green-eyed means envious or jealous, which makes it the correct choice.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The length of the chord of a circle is 8 cm and the perpendicular distance between the centre and the chord is 3 cm, then the diameter of the circle is equal to:
Option 1: 5 cm
Option 2: 10 cm
Option 3: 3 cm
Option 4: 7 cm
Correct Answer: 10 cm
Solution : Distance of perpendicular from centre to chord, $OD=3$ cm Length of chord, $AB=8$ cm We know that perpendicular from the centre to the chord bisects the chord. So, $AD=BD = 4$ cm Radius = $OB$ In $\Delta OBD$ $OB^2=BD^2+OD^2$ ⇒ $OB^2=4^2+3^2$ ⇒ $OB=5$ cm
Question : In a 5 km race, S gave a 500 m head start to T. If they finished the race at the same time and the speed of T is 13.5 km/hr, the speed of S is:
Option 1: 15 km/hr
Option 2: 20 km/hr
Option 3: 17.5 km/hr
Option 4: 16.5 km/hr
Correct Answer: 15 km/hr
Solution : Let the speed of S as \(v\) km/hr. Given that S gave a 500 m (or 0.5 km) head start to T, S has to run 5 km while T runs 4.5 km. Since they finish the race at the same time, their times
Question : A certain sum becomes 4 times of itself in 5 years at a rate of simple interest. In 15 years it will become how many times of itself at the same rate of simple interest?
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : Given, A sum becomes 4 times itself in 5 years Time = 15 years Let the principal be $P$. So, interest in 5 years $\small=4P - P = 3P$ We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ ⇒ Rate $= \frac{3P\times100}{P\times5}=60$% In 15
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 set. (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.) (8, 5, 39) (14, 11, 75)
Option 1: (12, 6, 70)
Option 2: (9, 5, 54)
Option 3: (11, 7, 74)
Option 4: (7, 4, 33)
Correct Answer: (7, 4, 33)
Solution : Given: (8, 5, 39); (14, 11, 75)
Add the first and the second number and multiply the resultant number by 3 to obtain the third number in the given set of numbers. ⇒ (8, 5, 39)→(8 + 5) × 3 = 13 ×
Question : Directions: From the given alternatives, select the word that can be formed using the letters of the given word. ENDEARMENT
Option 1: TENT
Option 2: TEMPER
Option 3: MEANS
Option 4: TENDER
Correct Answer: TENDER
Solution : Given: ENDEARMENT
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word ENDEARMENT – First option: TENT; The letter T appears only once in the word ENDEARMENT. But, in TENT, T appears two times. Therefore, all the letters of TENT are not present in the
Question : The Garba dance is performed in which state?
Option 1: Haryana
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Gujarat
Option 4: Punjab
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct answer is Gujarat.
Garba is a dance form that originated in Gujarat. The word garba refers to the social and religious event or gathering at which the dance is performed.
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