Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: MKHBD
Option 2: GFKHC
Option 3: BDFAT
Option 4: XVRPI
Correct Answer: XVRPI
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: MKHBD; Place value→M = 13; K = 11; H = 8; B = 2; D = 4; Now, add the place value→13 + 11 + 8 + 2 + 4 = 38 Second option: GFKHC; Place value→G =
Question : Directions: Select the related letters from the given alternatives. ABDE : GHJK :: MNPQ : ?
Option 1: RSUV
Option 2: CEFH
Option 3: STVW
Option 4: RTUW
Correct Answer: STVW
Solution : Given: ABDE : GHJK :: MNPQ : ?
Add 6 to the place value of each letter of ABDE to obtain the required code – A + 6 = G; B + 6 = H; D + 6 = J; E + 6 = K
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. NR : OT :: PS : ?
Option 1: QO
Option 2: XU
Option 3: NU
Option 4: QU
Correct Answer: QU
Solution : Given: NR : OT :: PS : ?
Add 1 and 2 to the place values of the first and second letters respectively of NR to get the related letter cluster – N + 1 = O; R + 2 = T Thus, NR is
Question : Which of the following laws, represented by the formula T2/R3, compares the orbital period and radius of the orbit of a planet with that of other planets?
Option 1: Hubble's Law
Option 2: Copernicus's Law
Option 3: Kepler's Third Law
Option 4: Bragg's Law
Correct Answer: Kepler's Third Law
Solution : The correct option is Kepler's Third Law.
Kepler's Third Law states that the square of the period is approximately equal to the cube of the radius.
It states that the square of the orbital period (T) of a planet is directly proportional to
Question : Anuj's efficiency is 150 percent of Vinod's efficiency. If Anuj can complete a work in 20 days, then how many days will they together take to complete the same work?
Option 1: 6 days
Option 2: 9 days
Option 3: 15 days
Option 4: 12 days
Correct Answer: 12 days
Solution : Let Vinod's efficiency be $x$ Let the total time taken by them to complete the work = $t$ days Anuj's efficiency = $\frac{3}{2}x$ Number of days taken by Anuj to complete the work = 20 days Total work = Efficiency × Time Now, $20\times
Question : Directions: Which of the following four options can replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 66, 87, 110, ?, 162, 191
Option 1: 120
Option 2: 125
Option 3: 146
Option 4: 135
Correct Answer: 135
Solution : Given: 66, 87, 110, ?, 162, 191
Add consecutive odd numbers starting from 21 to the previous number to get the next number. 66 + 21 = 87; 87 + 23 = 110; 110 + 25 = 135; 135 + 27 = 162; 162 +
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the following sentence.
Magical
The stories of The Arabian Nights are enchanting, interesting, vivacious, and natural.
Option 1: enchanting
Option 2: interesting
Option 3: natural
Option 4: vivacious
Correct Answer: enchanting
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word magical suggests something related to magic, enchantment, or having mysterious and supernatural qualities.
A synonym for magical could be enchanting. Both magical and enchanting convey a sense of wonder and fascination. They describe experiences or qualities
Question : Directions: Introducing a man, Amar says, "His wife is the only daughter of my maternal grandfather". How is the man related to Amar?
Option 1: Father
Option 2: Grandfather
Option 3: Son
Option 4: Grandson
Correct Answer: Father
Solution : First, we need to draw a family tree –
In the above figure, the circular figure represents the female and the quadrilateral represents the male. Now, from the above diagram, the only daughter of Amar's maternal grandfather is Amar's mother. The man in question is
Question : Which of the following statements is correct regarding the production possibility frontier?
I. It gives the combinations between two goods that can be produced when the resources of the economy are fully utilised.
II. It illustrates the production possibilities of the economy.
Option 1: Only I
Option 2: Only II
Option 3: Both I and II
Option 4: Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: Both I and II
Solution : The correct answer is Both I and II.
A graph known as the production possibilities curve (PPC) illustrates every possible output combination that is currently possible with available resources and technological advancements. The PPC, also known as the production possibilities frontier (PPF),
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter from the given alternatives.
Option 1: FBJL
Option 2: DKRW
Option 3: CNPT
Option 4: KNXY
Correct Answer: FBJL
Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: FBJL; The letters F, B, J, and L are not arranged in alphabetical order. Second option: DKRW; The letters D, K, R, and W are arranged in alphabetical order. Third option: CNPT; The letters C, N, P, and
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