Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Blacksmith : Hammer :: ? : ?
Option 1: Cloth : Tailor
Option 2: Surgeon : Forceps
Option 3: Carpenter : Wood
Option 4: Pen : Writer
Correct Answer: Surgeon : Forceps
Solution :
Given: Blacksmith : Hammer :: ? : ? (This depicts the relation between the professional and the tools used by him in his profession.)
Let's check the options – First option: Cloth : Tailor; Cloth is not a tool used by a tailor.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, P + Q means P is the wife of Q; P – Q means P is the brother of Q; P ÷ Q means P is the son of Q; P × Q means P is the daughter of Q. Based on the above, how is T related to B in B – D × L + T?
Option 1: Sister
Option 2: Brother
Option 3: Mother
Option 4: Father
Correct Answer: Father
Solution : Given: L + T means L is the wife of T. B – D means B is the brother of D. D × L means D is the daughter of L.
According to the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here,
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The theory or philosophy of law.
Option 1: Jurisprudence
Option 2: Pacifism
Option 3: Cosmology
Option 4: Philia
Correct Answer: Jurisprudence
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Jurisprudence is the correct one-word substitute for the theory or philosophy of law.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : An organism which can monitor air pollution is:
Option 1: Bacteria
Option 2: Lichen
Option 3: Algae
Option 4: Fungi
Correct Answer: Lichen
Solution : The correct answer is Lichen.
Lichen is a symbiotic association between algae and fungi in which algae produce food, and fungi provide shelter. They are pioneer species in the terrestrial ecosystem and act as a biological indicator for pollution. They show high sensitivity to
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.
I have a few deliberations for you. Don't leave your hard work to_____1_____ If you have gone to the effort to complete a dialogue,_____2______ fritter away all the meaning you created by trusting your memories. Write down the_____3_____ of conclusions, decisions and assignments. Remember to record_____4______ does what by when. Revisit your notes at key times and_____5______ assignments.
Question Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 4.
Option 1: which
Option 2: who
Option 3: that
Option 4: whom
Correct Answer: who
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The correct relative pronoun to be used in this case is "who" because it is always used to refer to people and is also acting as a subject, and thus "who" should be used and not "whom".
Question : Directions: Select the related letters from the given alternatives. KcaC : CacK :: XgmF : ?
Option 1: EgmX
Option 2: FmgX
Option 3: GmeF
Option 4: EmgF
Correct Answer: FmgX
Solution : Given: KcaC : CacK :: XgmF : ?
On reversing the letters of KcaC, we get – CacK Thus, KcaC is coded as CacK. Similarly, follow the same pattern for XgmF – On reversing the letters of XgmF, we get – FmgX
Thus, XgmF is
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Great leaders don't ignore trivial things.
Option 1: small
Option 2: serious
Option 3: informal
Option 4: urgent
Correct Answer: small
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Trivial means small or of little importance.
Small: It denotes little or a size of less than normal.
Question : Pushkar Mela is a popular cultural festival in which state?
Option 1: Assam
Option 2: Bihar
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Sikkim
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Solution : The correct option is Rajasthan.
Pushkar Mela is a popular cultural festival held annually in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is one of the largest and most famous camel fairs in the country, attracting visitors and traders from various parts of India and
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, CHASE is coded as IQGBK, and WHALE is coded as CQGUK. What is the code for ANCIENT in the given code language?
Option 1: GWIRJWZ
Option 2: GWIRKWZ
Option 3: GWIRKMZ
Option 4: GWIPKWZ
Correct Answer: GWIRKWZ
Solution : Given: CHASE is coded as IQGBK and WHALE is coded as CQGUK.
Add 6 and 9 alternatively to the place value of each letter of CHASE, to obtain the required code – C + 6 = I; H + 9 = Q; A + 6
Question : What is the sum of all three-digit numbers which are divisible by 15?
Option 1: 41200
Option 2: 36825
Option 3: 32850
Option 4: 28750
Correct Answer: 32850
Solution : We need to find the sum of all three-digit numbers divisible by 15. The sum of an arithmetic series: S = $(\frac{n}{2}) \times (\text{first term} + \text{last term})$ The smallest three-digit number divisible by 15 is 105. The largest three-digit number divisible by 15 is
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