Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
I.Bakelite is a good conductor of heat
II.Bakelite is a poor conductor of electricity
III. Bakelite can be softened by heating.
Option 1: Only I and II
Option 2: Only I and III
Option 3: Only II
Option 4: All I, II and III
Correct Answer: Only II
Solution : The correct answer is Only II.
The first synthetic plastic is Bakelite. It is also a thermosetting plastic. This synthetic plastic is created through the condensation reaction of formaldehyde and phenol. The resultant polymer is stiff and chemically resistant. It is also a poor
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. On an unfortunate accident, first aid experts stress that (1)______what to do for an (2)_______ victim until a doctor or other trained person gets to the accident scene can (3)_______a life, especially in cases of stoppage of breathing, severe bleeding, and shock. People with special problems such as diabetes, epilepsy, or allergy are (4)_______ to wear some sort of emblem identifying the problem, as a safeguard against the administration of medication that might be injurious or even (5)_______. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: injured
Option 2: efficient
Option 3: inquiring
Option 4: accidental
Correct Answer: injured
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Injured means hurt or harmed physically. It is the most fitting term because it directly addresses the condition of the victim. First aid measures are typically needed for individuals who are injured in accidents.
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
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
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