Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A) Benefits of reading have been underlined since ages together. B) Once they understand the sensibleness behind reading, they would pass it on to others as well. C) It brings knowledge and wisdom both to the readers. D) By virtue of a practice at home, this can be suggested to the young ones.
Option 1: ABCD
Option 2: CDBA
Option 3: CDAB
Option 4: ACDB
Correct Answer: ACDB
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
It starts by highlighting the long-standing recognition of reading's advantages (A), followed by how reading enriches knowledge and wisdom (C). It suggests fostering a reading habit at home to encourage younger generations (
Question : If $\triangle PQR$ is right angled at Q, then what is the value of $\cos (P+R)$?
Option 1: 0.5
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 0.2
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : $\triangle$PQR is right angled at Q, then $\angle$Q = 90° $\cos(P + R) = \cos(180° − Q)$ (Since the sum of the angle in a triangle is 180°) ⇒ $\cos(P + R) = \cos(180° − 90°)$ ⇒ $\cos(P + R) = \cos 90°$ Since, $\cos
Question : Direction: The bar graph shows the average marks scored in a 100–mark Science exam by students of 7 divisions of Standard X. Study the diagram and answer the following question. If all students of Division A lost 5 marks each for indiscipline, then their new average marks would decrease by how much?
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 11.11%
Option 3: 6.67%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 6.67%
Solution : Initial average marks of Division A = 75 marks Decrease in marks of each student = 5 marks So, the decrease in average marks = 5 Loss percentage = $\frac{5}{75}\times 100$ = 6.67% Hence, the correct answer is 6.67%.
Question : The book " The Audacity of Hope' has been written by
Option 1: Nayantara Sehgal
Option 2: Aravind Adiga
Option 3: Vikram Seth
Option 4: Barack Obama
Correct Answer: Barack Obama
Solution : The correct answer is Barack Obama.
The book Audacity of hope is written by Barack Obama, former US president. It is the second book written by him in which he talks about reforming the ways of politics and to build together shared understandings that
Question : Who is the author of "I Too Had a Love Story"?
Option 1: Jhumpa Lahiri
Option 2: Amish Tripathi
Option 3: Ravinder Singh
Option 4: Salman Rushdie
Correct Answer: Ravinder Singh
Solution : The correct answer is Ravinder Singh.
I Too Had A Love Story marks Ravinder Singh's debut in the literary world, initially released in 2008. This autobiographical novel delves into Singh's journey through a romantic relationship, offering a poignant and heart-wrenching account of love, loss
Question : If $x+y=4, x^{2}+y^{2}=14$ and $x>y$, then the correct value of $x$ and $y$ is:
Option 1: $2+\sqrt{3} \text{ and } 2-\sqrt{3}$
Option 2: $2-\sqrt{2} \text{ and } \sqrt{3}$
Option 3: $3 \text{ and } 1$
Option 4: $2+\sqrt{3} \text{ and } 2\sqrt{2}$
Correct Answer: $2+\sqrt{3} \text{ and } 2-\sqrt{3}$
Solution : Given: $x^{2}+y^{2}=14$ -----------(i) ⇒ $x+y=4$ ----------------(ii) Squaring on both sides of equation (ii), $(x+y)^{2} = 4^{2}$ ⇒ $x^{2}+y^{2}+2xy = 16$ ⇒ $14+2xy = 16$ ⇒ $2xy = 2$ Subtracting $2xy$ on both sides from equation (i) $x^{2}+y^{2}-2xy = 14-2xy$ ⇒ $(x-y)^{2}
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd one from the given alternatives.
Option 1: DAH
Option 2: IFM
Option 3: ROV
Option 4: FHA
Correct Answer: FHA
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: DAH; D – 3 = A, A + 7 = H Second option: IFM; I – 3 = F, F + 7 =M Third option: ROV; R – 3 = O, O + 7 = V Fourth option:
Question : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.
P. we found that thyroid hormones regulate white bar formation Q. sea anemone species in which the young fish is recruited R. and that a shift in hormone levels, associated with ecological S. differences result in divergent colour patterns in different
Option 1: SQPR
Option 2: RSQP
Option 3: PRSQ
Option 4: PQRS
Correct Answer: PRSQ
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: Initially, the focus is on the direct influence of thyroid hormones (P), followed by an exploration of the relationship between hormone levels and ecological factors (R). This leads to an understanding of how diverse colour patterns
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, VERBAL is written as KZAQDU. How is CURIOUS written in that code language?
Option 1: RTHNQTB
Option 2: BTQHNTR
Option 3: RTNHQTB
Option 4: RTNHQTA
Correct Answer: RTNHQTB
Solution : Given: VERBAL is written as KZAQDU.
On reversing the letters of VERBAL, we get→LABREV Subtracting 1 from the place value of the reversed letters, we get – L – 1 = K; A – 1 = Z; B – 1 = A; R – 1
Question : Who among the following discovered the neutrons?
Option 1: J. Chadwick
Option 2: E. Goldstein
Option 3: Neils Bohr
Option 4: Ernest Rutherford
Correct Answer: J. Chadwick
Solution : The correct option is J. Chadwick.
The neutron was discovered by Sir James Chadwick in 1932. Chadwick was a British physicist, and his discovery of the neutron provided crucial insight into the structure of the atom. Neutrons, along with protons, are subatomic particles found
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