Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) (32, 24, 8) (48, 42, 6)
Option 1: (64, 62, 8)
Option 2: (56, 50, 6)
Option 3: (16, 14, 4)
Option 4: (18, 12, 4)
Correct Answer: (56, 50, 6)
Solution : Given: (32, 24, 8); (48, 42, 6) The pattern is – (32, 24, 8)→32 – 24 = 8 (48, 42, 6)→48 – 42 = 6
Let's check each option – First option: (64, 62, 8) = 64 – 62 = 2 ≠ 8
Question : Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank.
The shareholders are planning to ___________ control of the company from the current directors.
Option 1: roost
Option 2: roast
Option 3: wrest
Option 4: rest
Correct Answer: wrest
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In this context, the sentence is referring to the shareholders planning to take control of the company from the current directors. The word "wrest" is the most suitable choice as it means to take something by
Question : Meghaduta was written by which poet of ancient India?
Option 1: Vyasa
Option 2: Ravikirti
Option 3: Harisena
Option 4: Kalidasa
Correct Answer: Kalidasa
Solution : The correct option is Kalidasa.
Meghaduta, also known as "The Cloud Messenger", was written by the ancient Indian poet Kalidasa. Kalidasa is widely regarded as one of the greatest Sanskrit poets, and dramatists in classical Indian literature. Meghaduta is a lyrical and descriptive poem
Question : A merchant advertise 10% off on the items bought from his store. Find the discount got by a customer who bought a bag worth INR 560, an exercise book worth INR 90 and a pen worth INR 45.
Option 1: INR 59
Option 2: INR 69.50
Option 3: INR 65
Option 4: INR 67.50
Correct Answer: INR 69.50
Solution : Total Cost = Cost of Bag + Cost of Exercise Book + Cost of Pen = INR 560 + INR 90 + INR 45 = INR 695 $\therefore$ Discount = $\frac{\text{Discount Rate}}{100} \times$ Total Cost $=\frac{10}{100}\times 695=$ INR 69.50 Hence, the correct answer is
Question : ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which angle B is opposite to angle D. If $\angle \mathrm{B}=(\mathrm{x}+10)^{\circ}$ and $\angle \mathrm{D}=(2 \mathrm{x}+35)^{\circ}$, then what is the value of $\mathrm{x}$?
Option 1: 40$^{\circ}$
Option 2: 45$^{\circ}$
Option 3: 50$^{\circ}$
Option 4: 35$^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: 45$^{\circ}$
Solution : Given, ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which angle B is opposite to angle D. $\angle \mathrm{B}=(\mathrm{x}+10)^{\circ}$ and $\angle \mathrm{D}=(2 \mathrm{x}+35)^{\circ}$ We know the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary. So, $\angle \mathrm{B}+\angle \mathrm{D}=180^\circ$ ⇒ $\mathrm{x}+10^\circ+2 \mathrm{x}+35^\circ=180^\circ$ ⇒ $3\mathrm{x}+45^\circ=180^\circ$ ⇒ $3\mathrm{x}=135^\circ$ ⇒ $\mathrm{x}=45^\circ$
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence.
It is raining a lot in April and May, but the summer is very dry.
Option 1: was raining a lot on
Option 2: will rains a lot of
Option 3: rains a lot in
Option 4: rain a lot at
Correct Answer: rains a lot in
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The phrase "raining a lot" should be replaced with "rains a lot" to maintain the tense consistency, as the sentence is in the simple present tense and "raining" is in the present continuous tense. "Rains"
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, HAMLET is written as MAHTEL. How will BURGER be written in the same code language?
Option 1: RUBERG
Option 2: RUBREG
Option 3: RUBGGR
Option 4: RUBGER
Correct Answer: RUBREG
Solution : Given: HAMLET is written as MAHTEL.
Like, for HAMLET→ Divide the letters of the word HAMLET in two halves→HAM / LET Now, reverse the order of the letters of both the parts→MAH / TEL So, HAMLET is written as MAHTEL. Similarly, follow the same pattern
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
Option 1: OQJL
Option 2: YAZB
Option 3: UWDG
Option 4: EGTV
Correct Answer: UWDG
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: OQJL; O, L, and Q, J are opposite pairs. Second option: YAZB; Y, B, and A, Z are opposite pairs. Third option: UWDG; U, G, are not opposite pairs but W, D are opposite pairs. Fourth option: EGTV;
Question : S, T, and U start a business and their capitals are in the ratio of $3:4:6$. At the end, they receive the profit in the ratio of $1:2:3$. What will be the respective ratio of time for which they contribute their capital?
Option 1: $3:2:2$
Option 2: $2:3:3$
Option 3: $2:2:3$
Option 4: $4:5:3$
Correct Answer: $2:3:3$
Solution : Given: The ratio of profit of S, T, and U = $1:2:3$ Let the capital of S, T, and U be $3x$, $4x$ and $6x$ respectively. Let the time of investment of S, T, and U be $a$, $b$, and $c$ respectively. $3ax:4bx:6cx = 1:2:3$
Question : Directions: In the following question, find out the odd number from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 484
Option 2: 529
Option 3: 625
Option 4: 566
Correct Answer: 566
Solution : Let's check the given options First option: 484; (22)2 = 484 Second option: 529; (23)2 = 529 Third option: 625; (25)2 = 625 Fourth option: 566; 566 is not a square of any number.
Therefore, 566 is the odd one out as
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