Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Kathir is senior to Ganesh. Ganesh is a senior to Apparu. Apparu is junior to Raju. Raju is junior to Ganesh. Who is the most senior?
Option 1: Ganesh
Option 2: Raju
Option 3: Kathir
Option 4: Apparu
Correct Answer: Kathir
Solution : Given: 1. Kathir is senior to Ganesh. Kathir > Ganesh 2. Ganesh is senior to Apparu. Ganesh > Apparu 3. Apparu is junior to Raju. Apparu < Raju 4. Raju is junior to Ganesh. Raju < Ganesh From the above information, we get – Kathir
Question : Which battle led to the downfall of the Vijayanagar empire?
Option 1: Battle of Takkolam
Option 2: Battle of Talikota
Option 3: Battle of Khanwa
Option 4: Battle of Panipat
Correct Answer: Battle of Talikota
Solution : The correct option is the Battle of Talikota
The Vijayanagara empire and the Deccan Sultanates engaged in a pivotal battle at Talikota, which led to the defeat of Vijayanagara and the collapse of the powerful South Indian empire. Talikota is located in
Question : Directions: Pointing towards Anil, Shipra says, "His mother's father is the grandfather of my brother." How is Anil related to Shipra?
Option 1: Father-in-law
Option 2: Father
Option 3: Brother
Option 4: Cousin
Correct Answer: Cousin
Solution : The family tree will be –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, from the above diagram, it is clear that Anil is Shipra's Cousin. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Muscles are of three types. Which of the following is not one of them?
Option 1: Sesamoids
Option 2: Smooth
Option 3: Cardiac
Option 4: Skeletal
Correct Answer: Sesamoids
Solution : The correct option is Sesamoids.
Sesamoid bones are not a type of muscle but rather a type of bone. Sesamoid bones are small, embedded within tendons, and often associated with joints. While muscles have different types (skeletal, smooth, and cardiac), sesamoid bones are a
Question : The cells which are responsible for the production of antibodies are:
Option 1: red blood cells
Option 2: neutrophils
Option 3: lymphocytes
Option 4: platelets
Correct Answer: lymphocytes
Solution : The correct option is lymphocytes.
Lymphocytes, a kind of white blood cell, are in charge of antibody synthesis. B cells, a kind of lymphocyte, are responsible for antibody production. These antibodies play an important role in the immune response, assisting the body in recognising and
Question : Which of the following is not an example of fiat money in India?
Option 1: INR 500 currency note
Option 2: INR 200 bank cheque
Option 3: INR 20 coin
Option 4: INR 10 coin
Correct Answer: INR 200 bank cheque
Solution : The correct answer is an INR 200 bank cheque.
The government's money, known as fiat money, is not supported by tangible goods like gold or silver. Examples of fiat money are paper currency, coins, and demand drafts, but the INR 200
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, born on February 5th, 1985, and commonly known 1._________ Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who 2.__________ as a forward for Spanish club Real Madrid and serves as captain 3.____________ the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo currently holds the distinction of being the most expensive player in football history after 4.___________ transferred to Real Madrid from Manchester United in a deal worth £80 million (€94m, US$132m). His contract with Real Madrid is believed to have made him the highest-paid 5._________ player in the world.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: been
Option 2: is
Option 3: having
Option 4: be
Correct Answer: having
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
The context refers to Cristiano Ronaldo's past transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid. The correct structure is after having transferred, where having is a present participle indicating an action completed before a specific past time.
Question : The angle subtended by a chord OP on the circumference of a circle is 90°. If the diameter of the circle is 44 cm, then what will be the length of the chord OP?
Option 1: 44 cm
Option 2: 88 cm
Option 3: 66 cm
Option 4: 22 cm
Correct Answer: 44 cm
Solution :
Given: OP = 44 cm If an angle subtended by a chord on the circumference of a circle is 90°, then the chord is the diameter of the circle. Hence, the correct answer is 44 cm.
Question : Directions: Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series based on the English alphabetical order. SLZ, PHW, ?, JZQ, GVN
Option 1: MDT
Option 2: NFS
Option 3: NES
Option 4: MFT
Correct Answer: MDT
Solution : Given: SLZ, PHW, ?, JZQ, GVN
In the above-given letter clusters, subtract 3 from the place value of the first and third letters and subtract 4 from the place value of the second letter to get the next term of the series. SLZ→S – 3
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. She has gone to the stationery store to buy a scissor.
Option 1: buying a pair of scissors
Option 2: buy a scissors
Option 3: buy a pair of scissors
Option 4: buy a pair of scissor
Correct Answer: buy a pair of scissors
Explanation: The sentence needs "a pair of scissors" because "scissors" is a plural noun. "Pair" is used to indicate two connected objects functioning together. The sentence means she's purchasing a tool with
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