Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is NOT allowed)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the first option figure.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Which of the following words was not a part of the original Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Democratic
Option 2: Republic
Option 3: Secular
Option 4: Sovereign
Correct Answer: Secular
Solution : The correct answer is secular.
The Preamble of the Constitution is an introductory statement that explains the guiding principles of the document. There has only been one previous amendment to the Preamble, in 1976. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added phrases to
Question : Directions: John bought a puppy on Friday, 21st January 2022. The puppy became an adult dog on the 380th day since John bought him. On which day did the puppy become an adult?
Option 1: Saturday
Option 2: Wednesday
Option 3: Monday
Option 4: Sunday
Correct Answer: Sunday
Solution : Given: 21st January 2022 is Friday.
On the 380th day, the dog becomes an adult. So, divide 380 by 7, we will get 2 as the remainder. Now, add two days to Friday, we will get Sunday.
So, the puppy became an adult on Sunday.
Question : In its reactions with silver nitrate, C2H2 shows
Option 1: Oxidising property
Option 2: Reducing property
Option 3: Basic Property
Option 4: Acidic Property
Correct Answer: Acidic Property
Solution : The correct option is Acidic Property.
Because of the existence of hydrogen atoms that may be ionised as protons (H+), acetylene (C2H2) shows acidic properties in its interactions with silver nitrate (AgNO3). The following reactions can occur when acetylene interacts with silver nitrate: C
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. i. Monopoly ii. Manifesto iii. Manifold iv. Mankind
Option 1: ii, iii, iv, i
Option 2: iii, ii, iv, i
Option 3: i, iii, iv, ii
Option 4: i, iv, iii, ii
Correct Answer: ii, iii, iv, i
Solution : Given: (i) Monopoly (ii) Manifesto (iii) Manifold (iv) Mankind
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter M, we move on to the next letter. Step 2: Let's move to the
Question : Direction: Study the pie chart and answer the question.
The ratio of members of the cricket club only to the football club only is:
Option 1: 1 : 3
Option 2: 2 : 1
Option 3: 1 : 2
Option 4: 3 : 1
Correct Answer: 1 : 3
Solution : As per the given graph, The percentage of cricket clubs only = 5% The percentage of football clubs only = 15% $\therefore$ The required ratio = 5% : 15% = 1 : 3 Hence, the correct answer is 1 : 3.
Question : Directions: Identify the figure given in the options which, when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
Solution : According to the given figure series – 1. Two horizontal, one vertical, and two vertical, one horizontal lines are formed alternatively while moving from one box to another. 2. While moving from one box to another, the lines get increased by 3, forming a grid-shaped figure
Question : Select the correct spelling from the given options to fill in the blank. The civil engineers are trying to___________ the bridge using the new technology.
Option 1: elevate
Option 2: ilivate
Option 3: alivate
Option 4: elivait
Correct Answer: elevate
Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.
Elevate is the correct spelling. It means to move somebody or something to a higher place or more important position.
Therefore, the correct answer is elevate.
Question : White clothes are cooler than black ones because they:
Option 1: absorb all the light that reaches them
Option 2: reflect all the light that reaches them
Option 3: will not allow the light to penetrate
Option 4: cool the sunlight completely
Correct Answer: reflect all the light that reaches them
Solution : The correct option is reflect all the light that reaches them.
In bright sunlight, white clothing seems cooler than black because it reflects more of the sunlight than black clothing. A considerable fraction of the sunlight is reflected away
Question : Directions: Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd word.
Option 1: Laptop
Option 2: File
Option 3: Refrigerator
Option 4: Television
Correct Answer: File
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: Laptop; It is an electronic device. Second option: File; It is not an electronic device. Third option: Refrigerator; It is an electronic device. Fourth option: Television; It is an electronic device.
So, only the second option is different
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