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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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Question : By driving the car at an average speed of 40 km per hour, I reach my destination in 7 hours. With what speed I can reach the same destination in 5 hours?

Option 1: 50 km per hour

Option 2: 56 km per hour

Option 3: 55 km per hour

Option 4: 65 km per hour

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Correct Answer: 56 km per hour


Solution : Given: Speed = 40 km per hour
Time = 7 hours
Distance = speed × time = 40 × 7 = 280 km
Thus, the required speed = $\frac{280}{5}$ = 56 km/hr
Hence, the correct answer is 56 km per hour.

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Question : Who won the women’s singles title at Wimbledon 2022?

Option 1: Danielle Collins

Option 2: Elena Rybakina

Option 3: Ons Jabeur

Option 4: Ashleigh Barty

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Correct Answer: Elena Rybakina


Solution : The correct option is Elena Rybakina.

Elena Rybakina secured her maiden Grand Slam title by triumphing over Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. In a captivating match, Rybakina showcased her skill and determination, ultimately emerging victorious and clinching

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Awkward

Option 1: Graceful

Option 2: Meaningful

Option 3: Innocent

Option 4: Huge

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Correct Answer: Graceful


Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

The adjective awkward means to cause or feel uneasy or uncomfortable whereas graceful means possessing elegance, charm, and smoothness in movement or appearance.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Meaningful means having significance or purpose.
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Question : Who is the author of the book 'Nineteen Eighty Four'?

Option 1: J.M. Barrie

Option 2: Walter Scott

Option 3: George Orwell

Option 4: Thomas Hardy

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: George Orwell


Solution : The correct answer is George Orwell.

English author and journalist George Orwell is well known for his dystopian novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four.' Sharp social analysis, caution against tyranny, and widespread monitoring are characteristics of Orwell's writing.

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Objection

Option 1: Moan

Option 2: Disapproval

Option 3: Counter

Option 4: Sanction

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Correct Answer: Disapproval


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Objection refers to a formal expression or statement of disapproval, disagreement, opposition, or protest against something.

Disapproval refers to a negative judgement or lack of approval for something. It indicates a sentiment or feeling of not agreeing

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Question : Direction: Study the pie chart and answer the question.

Number of students who are members of cricket club only:

Option 1: 35

Option 2: 40

Option 3: 42

Option 4: 41

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Correct Answer: 40


Solution : As per the given graph,
The percentage of non members = 100% – 75% – 15% – 5% = 5%
According to the pie chart, 5% = 40
The number of students who are members of cricket club only is also 5%.
Hence, the correct

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Question : Directions: Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the classes given below.
Library, Books, and Racks

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : Books and racks are found inside the library, so their circles will lie inside the circle representing the library. But they are distinct from each other so their circles will not overlap.
The Venn diagram is –

Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : Directions: Suresh walked 7 km East turned to his left and walked 4 km. He then turned to his right and walked 5 km. Finally, he again turned to his right and walked 4 km. In which direction is he now, from his starting point?

Option 1: South

Option 2: West

Option 3: East

Option 4: North

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Correct Answer: East


Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –

 The starting point of Suresh is A and the endpoint is E.

So, Suresh is in the east direction from his starting point. Hence, the third option is correct.

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