Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BLOWER is coded as PDUNJA. What is the code for BLUFFS in that code language?
Option 1: QEEJJA
Option 2: QDETJA
Option 3: QDETAJ
Option 4: QEDTJA
Correct Answer: QEDTJA
Solution : Given: BLOWER is coded as PDUNJA.
Subtract 1 and 2 alternatively from the place value of the letters of BLOWER and reverse the order of the letters. BLOWER→B – 1 = A; L – 2 = J; O – 1 = N; W – 2
Question : Directions: Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Sentence 2. Letter 3. Paragraph 4. Chapter 5. Book
Option 1: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Option 2: 5, 4, 3, 1, 2
Option 3: 5, 1, 3, 4, 2
Option 4: 5, 1, 4, 3, 2
Correct Answer: 5, 4, 3, 1, 2
Solution : Given: 1. Sentence 2. Letter 3. Paragraph 4. Chapter 5. Book
Book: A collection of chapters, usually forming a complete work or a substantial part of it. Chapter: A division of a book, typically dealing with a specific theme or aspect.
Question : The Natya Shastra which provides information regarding musical instruments is compiled by ______.
Option 1: Amir Khusrau
Option 2: Bharata Muni
Option 3: Tansen
Option 4: Kalidas
Correct Answer: Bharata Muni
Solution : The correct answer is Bharata Muni
The Natya Shastra is believed to have been written by Brahman sage and priest Bharata Muni. Sometimes, it is also known as the Fifth Veda, as it is developed from the other four Vedas.
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: TVY
Option 2: QSV
Option 3: YAC
Option 4: CEH
Correct Answer: YAC
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: TVY; T + 2 = V; V + 3 = Y Second option: QSV; Q + 2 = S; S + 3 = V Third option: YAC; Y + 2 = A; A + 2 = C Fourth
Question : Which of the following colours of light deviates least through the prism?
Option 1: Yellow
Option 2: Green
Option 3: Violet
Option 4: Red
Correct Answer: Red
Solution : The correct answer is Red.
When passing through a prism, red light deviates the least from the other colours of visible light. This phenomenon occurs because various colours of light have different wavelengths, and the angle at which light is refracted (bent) when it travels
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
He lost the golden opportunity due to his habit of procrastination.
Option 1: indecisiveness
Option 2: impulsiveness
Option 3: inquisitiveness
Option 4: submissiveness
Correct Answer: indecisiveness
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The aim is to find a synonym that reflects the tendency to postpone or delay tasks, which is the essence of procrastination. Indecisiveness aligns with this meaning, indicating difficulty in making decisions, often leading to delays
Question : Directions: How many rectangles are there in the question figure?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are 9 rectangles. They are ABJI, BJLC, CDEK, EFGK, GHIL, ACGH, AHFD, AILC, CDFG.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : If $x+\frac{1}{x}=-2$, then what is the value of $x^7+x^{-7}+x^2+x^{-2} ?(\mathrm{x}<0)$
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : $x+\frac{1}{x}=-2$ $⇒x^2+1=-2x$ $⇒x^2+2x+1=0$ $⇒(x+1)^2 = 0$ $\therefore x = -1$ By putting $x=-1$, we get, $x^7+x^{-7}+x^2+x^{-2}=(-1)^7+(-1)^{-7}+(-1)^2+(-1)^{-2} = -2+2 = 0$ Hence, the correct answer is 0.
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
It is imperative in understanding / the rising importance of artificial intelligence / in the public sector to increase the efficacy / and impact of the work done for public welfare.
Option 1: the rising importance of artificial intelligence
Option 2: It is imperative in understanding
Option 3: and impact of the work done for public welfare.
Option 4: in the public sector to increase the efficacy
Correct Answer: It is imperative in understanding
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The error lies in the use of in after the adjective, imperative. The correct usage is "to", which is appropriate to introduce the action of understanding. In this context, the preposition "to"
Question : Directions: In the following question some statements are given, followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. All S is R. II.No R is T. Conclusions: I. No T is R. II. No S is T. III. No R is S.
Option 1: All conclusions follow
Option 2: Both conclusions I and III follow
Option 3: Both conclusions II and III follow
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): No T is R – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is a negative relation between R
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