Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Study the following graph and answer the question.
In 2005, the exports of company X were double that of company Y in that year. If the imports of company X during the year were Rs. 180 crores, what was the amount (in crores) of imports of company Y during the year?
Option 1: 212
Option 2: 210
Option 3: 315
Option 4: 282
Correct Answer: 210
Solution : As per the given graph, In 2005, the ratio of exports to the imports of company X = 1.75 $\therefore$ The exports of the company X = 1.75 × 180 = 315 crores We have, the exports of company X were double that of company
Question : Choose the word that can substitute for the given group of words.
Overly concerned with minute details or formalisms.
Option 1: Blasphemy
Option 2: Rhapsodic
Option 3: Bohemian
Option 4: Pedantic
Correct Answer: Pedantic
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
The word that can substitute for the given group of words "overly concerned with minute details or formalisms“ is pedantic.
Pedantic: This term refers to being overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, often to the point of
Question : Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
A) fourth floor of B) nasty man named Mr. Douglas C) an apartment building D) there is a very mean, E) who lives on the
Option 1: D, B, E, A, C
Option 2: B, C, A, D, E
Option 3: E, A, D, B, C
Option 4: C, B, A, E, D
Correct Answer: D, B, E, A, C
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The sentence in the correct order is: There is a very mean man named Mr. Douglas who lives on the fourth floor of an apartment building.
Question : Directions: In the following bar diagrams sales of books (in thousand numbers) from six branches B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, and B6 of a publishing company in 2009 and 2010 have been shown. Study the graph and answer the questions.
The total sales of branches B1, B3, and B5 together for both the years is:
Option 1: 250
Option 2: 310
Option 3: 435
Option 4: 560
Correct Answer: 560
Solution : From the given graph, The sales of branches B1 for both years 2009 and 2010 = 80 + 105 = 185 thousand The sales of branches B3 for both years 2009 and 2010 = 95 + 110 = 205 thousand The sales of branches B5
Question : The ratio of incomes of C and D is 3 : 4 respectively. The sum of their expenditure is Rs.12,000. Savings of C is the same as that of the expenditure of D. What is the sum of their savings?
Option 1: Rs. 25,000
Option 2: Rs. 15,000
Option 3: Rs. 20,000
Option 4: Rs. 16,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 16,000
Solution : Let the income of C be 3$x$ and D be 4$x$. We know that, Income = Expenditure + Savings Income of C = $3x$ Let expenditure of C be $y$ Then, savings of C = $3x-y$ Income of D = $4x$ Let expenditure of
Question : The dimensional formula for universal gravitational constant is
Option 1: M-1L3T2
Option 2: ML2T-2
Option 3: M-2
Option 4: M-1L3T-2
Correct Answer: M-1L3T-2
Solution : The correct answer is M-1L3T-2 .
Gravitational Constant was given by Sir Issac Newton. It is a proportionality constant which is the value of the gravitational force acting between the two bodies of unit mass
Question : The chemical which is used in art and craft and can cause anemia and leukemia is:
Option 1: Benzene
Option 2: Dioxine
Option 3: Phthalate
Option 4: Aldrin
Correct Answer: Benzene
Solution : The correct option is - Benzene
An organic chemical substance called benzene, also referred to as benzol, is carcinogenic. Numerous research studies have linked benzene to aplastic anemia, acute leukemia, and abnormalities of the bone marrow. Ethylbenzene, one of its forms, is utilized in paints
Question : Which of the following represents the pair of sex chromosomes in men?
Option 1: XY
Option 2: XX
Option 3: YY
Option 4: No option is correct
Correct Answer: XY
Solution : The correct option is XY.
Males have XY chromosomes, while females have XX chromosomes. Either the X or Y chromosome may be present in the male gamete. A single DNA molecule and one protein molecule make up each chromosome. DNA is passed down from
Question : Directions: Select the related letters from the given alternatives. CAT : DDY :: BIG : ?
Option 1: CLM
Option 2: CML
Option 3: CEP
Option 4: CLL
Correct Answer: CLL
Solution : Given: CAT : DDY :: BIG : ?
Add consecutive odd numbers to the place value of each letter of CAT to get the desired code – C + 1 = D; A + 3 = D; T + 5 = Y Thus, CAT is
Question : Directions: 5 is related to 27 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 7 is related to 51. To which of the following is 9 related, following the same logic?
Option 1: 83
Option 2: 87
Option 3: 78
Option 4: 91
Correct Answer: 83
Solution : Given: 5 : 27; 7 : 51; 9 : ?
Here, the pattern followed is as follows – 5 : 27→52 + 2 = 25 + 2 = 27 7 : 51→72 + 2 = 49 + 2 = 51 Similarly, follow the
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