Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Sita spotted golden deer and requested Rama to capture it.
Option 1: to capture it
Option 2: Sita spotted golden
Option 3: deer and
Option 4: requested Rama
Correct Answer: Sita spotted golden
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The explanation for the error:
In the original sentence, the word "deer" is used as a countable noun, so it should be preceded by the indefinite article a to refer to a single deer.
So, the
Question : If bananas are bought at the rate of 4 for a rupee, how many must be sold for a rupee to gain $33\frac{1}{3}\%$?
Option 1: 2.5
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: Cost price (CP) of 4 bananas = 1 rupee = 100 paise Gain percentage on 4 bananas = $33\frac{1}{3}\% = \frac{100}{3}\%$ We know the selling price (SP) = CP + Profit SP of 4 bananas = (100 + $\frac{100}{3}$) = $\frac{400}{3}$ paise SP of
Question : Directions: Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?
Option 1: ZAX
Option 2: KLI
Option 3: VWT
Option 4: IJH
Correct Answer: IJH
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: ZAX; Z + 1 = A; Z – 2 = X Second option: KLI; K + 1 = L; K – 2 = I Third option: VWT; V + 1 = W; V – 2 = T Fourth
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Which of the following is a public sector industry?
Option 1: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Option 2: Dabur industry
Option 3: Bajaj Auto
Option 4: Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited
Correct Answer: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Solution : The correct option is Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.
BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) is a public-sector industry. It is a government-owned company in India that operates in the heavy electrical equipment manufacturing sector, primarily focused on power generation and transmission. It
Question : In the middle of which century did the Arab traveller Sulaiman visit India?
Option 1: 15th
Option 2: 9th
Option 3: 11th
Option 4: 6th
Correct Answer: 9th
Solution : The correct answer is 9th.
The Arab traveller Sulaiman visited India in the middle of the 9th century. His travels during the 9th century. Sulaiman is known for his accounts of trade and commerce in India during that period. Sulaiman's primary purpose for visiting
Question : In an isosceles trapezium _____ .
Option 1: Diagonals are congruent
Option 2: Opposite sides are parallel
Option 3: Diagonals are bisectors of each other
Option 4: Diagonals bisect opposite angles
Correct Answer: Diagonals are congruent
Solution : In an isosceles trapezium, the diagonals are congruent. This means that the diagonals have the same length. This is a characteristic property of an isosceles trapezium. Hence, the correct answer is 'Diagonals are congruent'.
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence.
He was alone and knew the dangers ahead during his journey, but he tried to keep up his confidence.
Option 1: whistled in the dark
Option 2: made a sterner stuff
Option 3: stepped up his game
Option 4: wouldn’t be caught dead
Correct Answer: whistled in the dark
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: Whistling in the dark means to act confidently or remain cheerful in a situation where one is fearful, uncertain, or facing danger. It's akin to putting on a brave face or pretending to be
Question : The value of $\cos \ 0°+\cos\ 1°+\cos\ 2°......\cos\ 180°$ is:
Option 1: $0$
Option 2: $1$
Option 3: $\frac{\sqrt3}{2}$
Option 4: $\frac{1}{2}$
Correct Answer: $0$
Solution : Given: $\cos 0°+\cos 1°+\cos 2°......\cos 180°$ We know the trigonometric identity, $\cos \theta+\cos (180°–\theta)=0$. $\cos 0°+\cos 1°+\cos 2°......\cos 180°= (\cos 0°+\cos 180°)+(\cos\ 1°+\cos 179°)......(\cos 89°+\cos 91°)+\cos\ 90°= 0$ Hence, the correct answer is $0$.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The doctors say that the majority of the people who attended the fest are ill due to eating of adulterated food.
Option 1: Spicy
Option 2: Lascivious
Option 3: Contaminated
Option 4: Damp
Correct Answer: Contaminated
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Contaminated refers to something that has been corrupted, polluted, or made impure by the presence of harmful or undesirable substances.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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