Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : In the given series, each symbol is moving anti-clockwise in a diagonal direction as follows:
Thus, the missing part of the figure will be –
Therefore, the complete figure is –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error."
As a boy Dhritiman is very obedient (1) / polite and hardworking (2) / but as a student, he is always inattentive in study. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
In this sentence, "in" should be replaced with "to" to make the sentence grammatically accurate and convey the intended meaning of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "As a boy, Dhritiman is very obedient,
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
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.
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
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
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Awkward
Option 1: Graceful
Option 2: Meaningful
Option 3: Innocent
Option 4: Huge
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:
Question : If two circles of different radii touch externally, then what is the maximum number of common tangents that can be drawn to the two circles?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 0
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Only three tangents can be drawn passing through two external touching circles. Hence, the correct answer is 3.
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follows from the given statements. Statements: All elephants are tigers. All tigers are horses. No horse is a camel. Conclusions: I. Some horses are elephants. II. Some camels are tigers.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some horses are elephants – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing horses lie inside
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
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.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Objection
Option 1: Moan
Option 2: Disapproval
Option 3: Counter
Option 4: Sanction
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
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
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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