Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Identify the number of rectangles in the given figure.
Option 1: 14
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : The figure can be labelled as –
There are a total of 12 rectangles in the above figure. They are ABED, BCFE, ACFD, STUV, UVWX, STXW, GHKJ, HKLI, GILJ, MNOP, PQRO, MNRQ.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : What is the rationale behind why one is ready to hold a ten rupee coin?
Option 1: It is finely and artistically minted
Option 2: It can be melted to extract metal worth 10 out of it
Option 3: Its value is backed by the issuing authority
Option 4: Its intrinsic value is greater than 10
Correct Answer: Its value is backed by the issuing authority
Solution : The correct answer is Its value is backed by the issuing authority.
Coins issued by the government and central bank are considered legal tender, which means they must be accepted for transactions. Refusing to accept legal tender coins
Question : Which among the following will host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20 World Cup 2024?
Option 1: Bangladesh
Option 2: India
Option 3: Sri Lanka
Option 4: England
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Solution : The correct option is Bangladesh.
The 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup marks the ninth iteration of this prestigious tournament dedicated to women's cricket. Scheduled to take place in Bangladesh, the event is slated for September and October of that year.
Question : The third proportion of 15 and 120 is:
Option 1: 880
Option 2: 960
Option 3: 900
Option 4: –860
Correct Answer: 960
Solution : Let the third proportion be $x$. $15:120 :: 120: x$ ⇒ $\frac{15}{120} = \frac{120}{x}$ $\therefore x = 960$ Hence, the correct answer is 960.
Question : Select the correctly spelt word
Option 1: Amatuer
Option 2: Amatueer
Option 3: Amture
Option 4: Amateur
Correct Answer: Amateur
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The correct spelling is amateur, which means someone who engages in an activity to enjoy rather than doing it professionally, or someone inept in a particular activity.
Question : If $(a+b+c)=17$, and $\left(a^2+b^2+c^2\right)=115$, find the value of $(a+b)^2+(b+c)^2+(c+a)^2$.
Option 1: 402
Option 2: 408
Option 3: 394
Option 4: 404
Correct Answer: 404
Solution : Given, $(a+b+c)=17$ Squaring both sides $\left(a^2+b^2+c^2\right)+2(ac+bc+ab)=289$ ⇒ $115+2(ab+bc+ac)=289$ ⇒ $2(ab+bc+ac)=174$ Now, $(a+b)^2+(b+c)^2+(c+a)^2$ = $2(a^2+b^2+c^2)+2(ab+bc+ac)$ = $2\times 115+174$ = $230 + 174$ = $404$ Hence, the correct answer is 404.
Question : The disease Beri Beri is caused due to the deficiency of which of the following?
Option 1: Vitamin B2
Option 2: Vitamin B1
Option 3: Vitamin B12
Option 4: Vitamin E
Correct Answer: Vitamin B1
Solution : The correct option is Vitamin B1.
Vitamin B1, often known as thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for turning food into energy and sustaining healthy nervous system function. It is required for the breakdown of carbohydrates, and some amino acids. Thiamine
Question : Directions: FCMJ is related to HEOL in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, RQBL is related to TSDN. To which of the following is MUAG related following the same logic?
Option 1: PWDI
Option 2: OXCJ
Option 3: NWDK
Option 4: OWCI
Correct Answer: OWCI
Solution : Given: FCMJ is related to HEOL and RQBL is related to TSDN.
Add 2 to the place value of letters of FCMJ, to get the required code – F + 2 = H; C + 2 = E; M + 2 = O; J +
Question : Directions: Which of the following four options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 48, 68, ?, 138, 188, 208
Option 1: 118
Option 2: 88
Option 3: 128
Option 4: 108
Correct Answer: 118
Solution : Given: 48, 68, ?, 138, 188, 208
Add 20 and 50 alternatively to the previous numbers to obtain the next numbers of the series – 48 + 20 = 68; 68 + 50 = 118; 118 + 20 = 138; 138 + 50 = 188;
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.
Communication is very important for us humans in our daily lives. It means talking to others, (1)_____________ our thoughts and feelings, and listening to what others have to say. When we communicate well, we can understand each other better and work together more (2)__________. Communication is especially important at work, where we need to work as a team and achieve common goals. Good communication helps us to avoid misunderstandings and (3)__________, and makes us more productive. In our personal relationships, communication helps us to express our feelings and needs to our friends, family, and partners. When we communicate well, we can build stronger relationships and understand each other better. Communication is also important for society as a whole. It helps us to share information, ideas, and knowledge, and to understand different cultures and (4)_______________. Communication can also help us to make positive changes in our communities and (5)______________ for important causes. Overall, communication is a very important skill that we all need to learn and practice. It can help us in many different ways and make our lives more fulfilling and successful.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: fears
Option 2: assumptions
Option 3: perspectives
Option 4: biases
Correct Answer: perspectives
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In the sentence, we are talking about society and its communication habits, so the opinion of people matters.
Therefore, the correct answer will be perspectives.
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