Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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
Question : What is the value of the expression $1-7+2-8+3-9+4-10+\ldots \ldots$ to 100 terms?
Option 1: – 200
Option 2: – 360
Option 3: – 300
Option 4: – 240
Correct Answer: – 300
Solution : The given expression alternates between adding and subtracting the numbers 1, 7, 2, 8, 3, 9, 4, 10, and so on. We can observe that the numbers being added increase by 1 each time, while the numbers being subtracted also increase by 1 each
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Witty
Option 1: Serious
Option 2: Cynical
Option 3: Callous
Option 4: Giddy
Correct Answer: Serious
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: Witty refers to someone who is clever and humorous. Its antonym, serious, denotes someone who is solemn or lacking humour.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
Question : The length and breadth of a rectangle are doubled. Percentage increase in area is:
Option 1: 150%
Option 2: 200%
Option 3: 300%
Option 4: 400%
Correct Answer: 300%
Solution : Let the length of the rectangle be $x$ and breadth be $y$. So, area = $xy$ The length and breadth of a rectangle are doubled. So, length and breadth become $2x$ and $2y$ respectively. The area becomes, $2x×2y=4xy$ The percentage increase $=\frac{4xy-xy}{xy}×100=300$% Hence, the correct
Question : Hypertension is the term used for
Option 1: increase in heart rate
Option 2: decrease in heart rate
Option 3: decrease in blood pressure
Option 4: increase in blood pressure
Correct Answer: increase in blood pressure
Solution : The correct option is increase in blood pressure.
Hypertension is the medical term used to describe high blood pressure. It is a condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently elevated, which can lead
Question : ______ dance is introverted and restrained compared to most other dances of India – the artist never establishes eye contact with the audience.
Option 1: Kathakali
Option 2: Manipuri
Option 3: Kuchipudi
Option 4: Bharatnatyam
Correct Answer: Manipuri
Solution : The correct answer is Manipuri.
The state of Manipur is where Manipuri dance, sometimes known as Manipuri Raas Leela, had its start as a significant Indian classical dance style. It is one of India's six traditional dance forms.
In contrast to other classical Indian
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Throw a stone _______ the fierce dog.
Option 1: at
Option 2: upon
Option 3: on
Option 4: above
Correct Answer: at
The preposition at is the correct choice according to the context, as it correctly helps in referring to the fierce dog at which the stone should be thrown. It is more appropriate than "on" because "on" is
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear as the
Question : The second annual session of the Indian National Congress was held at which of the following places?
Option 1: Bombay
Option 2: Delhi
Option 3: Calcutta
Option 4: Madras
Correct Answer: Calcutta
Solution : The correct answer is Calcutta.
The second annual session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta (now Kolkata). It took place from December 28 to 30, 1886.
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