Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.
(That's one of the strongest swear word) in Spanish.
Option 1: That's the strongly swear words
Option 2: That is of the strongest swear words
Option 3: That's one of the strongest swear words
Option 4: No Improvement
Correct Answer: That's one of the strongest swear words
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
When the phrase "one of" is used in a sentence, it is followed by a plural noun to make the sentence grammatically accurate. The fourth option contains the correct form of
Question : Select the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: Ocasion
Option 2: Occasion
Option 3: Occasien
Option 4: Occassion
Correct Answer: Occasion
Solution : The correctly spelt word is the second option.
Occasion refers to a particular event, ceremony, or happening. It can also describe a special or noteworthy time or instance.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, CHARISMA is coded as 80, and PERFECTION is coded as 121. How will CREATION be coded in that language?
Option 1: 93
Option 2: 91
Option 3: 87
Option 4: 85
Correct Answer: 93
Solution : Given: CHARISMA is coded as 80, and PERFECTION is coded as 121.
Add the number of letters to the sum of the positional value of the word CHARISMA, to obtain the required code – C→3; H→8; A→1; R→18; I→9; S→19; M→13; A→1 3 + 8
Question : ST is a tangent to the circle at P and QR is the diameter of the circle. If $\angle$RPT = 50°. Then the value of $\angle$SPQ is:
Option 1: 40°
Option 2: 60°
Option 3: 80°
Option 4: 100°
Correct Answer: 40°
Solution : Given, $\angle$RPT = 50° Also, $\angle$RPQ = 90° (Angle of semi-circle) and $\angle$TPS = 180° Therefore, $\angle$SPQ = 180° – 50° – 90° = 40° Hence, the correct answer is 40°.
Question : Under the 2021 regulatory framework, what is the maximum tenure of a microfinance loan in India?
Option 1: 24 months
Option 2: 12 months
Option 3: 18 months
Option 4: 36 months
Correct Answer: 36 months
Solution : The correct answer is 36 months.
The borrower is not required to provide any security or collateral for microloans. The maximum repayment term of 36 months is maintained, with a 2-month moratorium period permitted as per 2021 regulatory norms.
Question : Which famous sportsperson has received the Bharat Ratna Award in 2014?
Option 1: Ravi Shastri
Option 2: Yogeshwar Dutt
Option 3: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Option 4: Sachin Tendulkar
Correct Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Solution : The correct option is Sachin Tendulkar.
In 2014, Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, was honoured with the Bharat Ratna award. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket and is known for his outstanding achievements and
Question : Who among the following Indian Music composers won a Grammy award in 2023?
Option 1: M. M. Keeravani
Option 2: Ricky Kej
Option 3: Aby Tom Cyriac
Option 4: A. R. Rahman
Correct Answer: Ricky Kej
Solution : The correct option is Ricky Kej.
He won his 3rd Grammy award for the album "Divine Tides," the US-born musician shared the award with Stewart Copeland, the drummer of the iconic British Rock band the Police, who collaborated with Ricky Kej on the
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
This region was struck by unusual wave of violence last year.
Option 1: was struck by unusual
Option 2: wave of violence
Option 3: This region
Option 4: last year.
Correct Answer: was struck by unusual
Solution : The error lies in the second option.
Explanation: The word "unusual" should be preceded by an article to complete the expression. In this case, "unusual" is an adjective but it lacks a preceding article. To correct this, you can use "an unusual
Question : The largest White Blood Corpuscle is
Option 1: lymphocyte
Option 2: monocyte
Option 3: thrombocyte
Option 4: erythrocyte
Correct Answer: monocyte
Solution : The correct option is monocyte.
The monocyte is the largest form of white blood cell (leukocyte). By phagocytosing (engulfing and digesting) pathogens, dead cells and cellular debris, they perform an essential function in the immune system. Monocytes contribute to the immune response by delivering
Question : A tradesman marks his goods 25% above the cost price and allows his customers a discount of 12% on their bill. How much % profit do tradesmen realize?
Option 1: 13%
Option 2: 11%
Option 3: 12%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : Let the cost price be Rs.100. Marked price = 100 +2 5 = Rs. 125 Discount = 12% of marked price Selling price = 88% of marked price = 0.88 × 125 = Rs. 110 Profit = 110 – 100 = 10 Profit % =
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