Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group?
Option 1: 2 – 8
Option 2: 6 – 343
Option 3: 3 – 64
Option 4: 4 – 125
Correct Answer: 2 – 8
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 2 – 8; (2 + 1)3 = 33 = 27 ≠ 8 Second option: 6 – 343; (6 + 1)3 = 73 = 343 Third option: 3 – 64; (3 + 1)
Question : Directions: The bar graph below shows the percentage distribution of a company's total expenditures under various expense heads during 2013. Study the graph and answer the given question. If the expenditure on the advertisement is Rs. 2.10 crores, then the difference between the expenditures on transport and taxes is:
Option 1: Rs. 25 lakhs
Option 2: Rs. 35 lakhs
Option 3: Rs. 65 lakhs
Option 4: Rs. 95 lakhs
Correct Answer: Rs. 35 lakhs
Solution : Let the total expenditure be Rs. $100x$. According to the question, Interest on Advertisement = 15% $\frac{15}{100} \times 100x = 21000000$ $⇒15x=21000000$ $⇒x=14,00,000$ Total expenditure = 14,00,00,000 Expenditure on taxes = 10% = $\frac{10}{100} \times 14,00,00,000$ = 1,40,00,000 Expenditure on transport = $\frac{12.5}{100}
Question : Choose the word that can substitute for the given group of words.
One who adapts oneself readily to various situations.
Option 1: Versatile
Option 2: Orthodox
Option 3: Fastidious
Option 4: Ardent
Correct Answer: Versatile
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Versatile means being able to adapt to or be adapted to many different functions or activities. It describes someone who is flexible, adaptable, and capable of handling various situations or tasks effectively.
The meanings of the other options
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) the importance B) to be treated C) of treating other people D) now he knows E) as he would like
Option 1: D, A, C, E, B
Option 2: B, D, C, A, E
Option 3: C, D, B, A, E
Option 4: C, E, B, A, D
Correct Answer: D, A, C, E, B
Solution : The correct choice is the first option, i.e., D, A, C, E, B.
Here's the logical flow of information in the sentence:
D (now he knows): This part introduces a transition or a point of realisation that sets the context for
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: Question – Answer
Option 2: Pencil – Rub
Option 3: Cup – Saucer
Option 4: Chair – Table
Correct Answer: Pencil – Rub
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: Question – Answer; A question is generally followed by an answer and directly related to each other in a supportive way. Second option: Pencil – Rub; Rub is used to remove pencil marks, but not related
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 51, 55, 64, 80, 105, ?
Option 1: 151
Option 2: 141
Option 3: 153
Option 4: 131
Correct Answer: 141
Solution : Given: 51, 55, 64, 80, 105, ?
Add the square of the consecutive natural numbers (starting from 2) to the previous term to get the next term in the series.
So, 141 is the missing term in the series. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Which state government launched the crop insurance portal 'Mukhya Mantri Bagwani Bima Yojana' in 2022?
Option 1: Uttar Pradesh
Option 2: Punjab
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Haryana
Correct Answer: Haryana
Solution : The correct answer is Haryana.
The Haryana state government launched the portal of the Mukhya Mantri Bagwani Bima Yojana with an initial corpus of Rs 10 crore for the scheme. The scheme was launched by Agriculture Minister J. P. Dalal. Under this scheme, farmers
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, HALF is coded as 8041 and FLAG as 4980. What is the code for G in the given code language?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 0
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: 1. HALF ⇒ 8041 2. FLAG ⇒ 4980
By comparing both the words and code, we find that – Common letters – A, L, F and common codes – 0, 8, 4. The remaining letter and the code in the word HALF are H
Question : The bar graph given below shows the cost price and selling price of four articles J, K, L and M. The average cost price of J and K together is how much percentage more than the average selling price of L and M together?
Option 1: 12.5%
Option 2: 14.28%
Option 3: 20%
Option 4: 7.28%
Correct Answer: 14.28%
Solution : Average cost price of J and K $=\frac{700+900}{2}=800$ Average selling price of L and M $=\frac{600+800}{2}=700$ Difference = 800 – 700 = 100 Required percentage = $\frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Average of L and M}}\times100$ = $\frac{100}{700}\times100$ = $14.28$% Hence, the correct answer is 14.28%.
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 426, 423, 414, 387, 306, ?
Option 1: 62
Option 2: 64
Option 3: 65
Option 4: 63
Correct Answer: 63
Solution : Given: 426, 423, 414, 387, 306, ?
Subtract consecutive powers of 3 from each term to get the next term of the series – 426 – 31 = 426 – 3 = 423; 423 – 32 = 423 – 9 = 414; 414
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