Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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. Our school organised a graduation day to award certificates to the students. The graduation day highlights the overall achievements of students. All the students who are being graduated are invited formally with their parents. Students wore their attire according to the dress code given to them by the school administration. High school graduation ____________(1) is one of the most awaited and last events of any school. The function began with ____________(2) the lamp, followed by the distribution of certificates in a very systematic way. Our principal made a long and___________(3) speech and blessed us for the future_____________(4). On behalf of our graduating class, our class representative extended a vote of thanks to show ___________(5) to all staff members. One of the parents expressed their experiences and views. At last, all the students, parents, and staff members had lunch together.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: episode
Option 2: festival
Option 3: incident
Option 4: ceremony
Correct Answer: ceremony
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The college farewell or graduation day is celebrated by students as a formal public event which is also known as a ceremony.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Episode: It denotes one separate
Question : Directions: Select the figure from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figures – The circle is rotating by 90° in the clockwise direction and anticlockwise direction alternatively. The required figure is as follows –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : According to WHO, If a person’s BMI is below 18.5 he/she is classified as __________
Option 1: mentally unfit
Option 2: underweight
Option 3: blind
Option 4: healthy
Correct Answer: underweight
Solution : The correct option is underweight.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), if a person's BMI (Body Mass Index) is below 18.5, they are classified as underweight. BMI is a numerical value of a person's weight in relation to their height and is commonly used
Question : Which article of the Indian constitution states that "The Council of States shall, as soon as may be, choose a member of the Council to be Deputy Chairman thereof and, so often as the office of Deputy Chairman becomes vacant, the Council shall choose another member to be Deputy Chairman thereof"?
Option 1: Article 14
Option 2: Article 89
Option 3: Article 377
Option 4: Article 370
Correct Answer: Article 89
Solution : The correct answer is Article 89.
Article 89 of the Indian Constitution states that "The Council of States shall, as soon as may be, choose a member of the council to be Deputy Chairman thereof, and, so often as the office of Deputy Chairman
Question : Directions: The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word SECTION is arranged in alphabetical order.
Option 1: None
Option 2: Two
Option 3: Three
Option 4: One
Correct Answer: One
Solution : First, arrange the letters of SECTION in alphabetical order – SECTION→CEINOST Now, find the number of letters that do not change their positions –
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
Option 1: Field
Option 2: Laboratory
Option 3: School
Option 4: Industry
Correct Answer: School
Solution : Given: Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
Like, the doctor works in a hospital. Similarly, a teacher works in School.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The security cameras can automatically___________ (rotate) to monitor the entire hallway.
Option 1: evolve
Option 2: resolve
Option 3: revolve
Option 4: devolve
Correct Answer: revolve
Solution : The correct choice will be the third option.
Rotate means to turn in circles around a central point; to make something do this. Revolve denotes movement in a circle around a central point, making it a fitting synonym.
The meanings of the other words
Question : Directions: If 11th August 2004 is Wednesday, then what will be the day of the week on 11th February 2006?
Option 1: Friday
Option 2: Sunday
Option 3: Thursday
Option 4: Saturday
Correct Answer: Saturday
Solution : Given: 11th August 2004 is Wednesday.
Let's calculate the total number of days – 2004→Aug = 31 – 11 = 20; Sep = 30; Oct = 31; Nov = 30; Dec = 31 20 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 = 142 2005→Jan
Question : Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.
Timorous
Option 1: Brazen
Option 2: Gutless
Option 3: Scared
Option 4: Reserved
Correct Answer: Brazen
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Timorous means nervous and without much confidence. Brazen means bold and without shame, making it the correct antonym of the word timorous.
Question : Refer to the following data table and answer the question.
How many cars were manufactured in April and May?
Option 1: 910
Option 2: 1270
Option 3: 6660
Option 4: 1110
Correct Answer: 1110
Solution : From the table, The number of cars manufactured in April = 2710 – 2040 = 670 cars The number of cars manufactured in May = 3150 – 2710 = 440 cars The total number of cars manufactured in April and May = 670 + 440
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