Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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
Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which letter cluster does not belong to that group?
Option 1: MKN
Option 2: QOR
Option 3: GEH
Option 4: TRV
Correct Answer: TRV
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: MKN; M – 2 = K; K + 3 = N Second option: QOR; Q – 2 = O; O + 3 = R Third option: GEH; G – 2 = E; E + 3 = H Fourth
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Sir, can you reflect on the usefulness or __________ of blocking all the highways?
Option 1: impotence
Option 2: futility
Option 3: scorch
Option 4: incompatibility
Correct Answer: futility
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Futility refers to the quality of being ineffective or incapable of producing any useful result. This word best fits the context, as it implies the pointlessness or lack of success in blocking highways.
The meanings of the other
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Attract
Option 1: Repel
Option 2: Entice
Option 3: Knock
Option 4: Influence
Correct Answer: Repel
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Attract refers to the action of drawing things toward each other or evoking interest and admiration. On the other hand, repel means to drive away or discourage, acting in the opposite direction of attraction.
The meanings of
Question : What is the equation of the line whose y-intercept is $-\frac{3}{4}$ and making an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with the positive x-axis?
Option 1: $4x–4y=3$
Option 2: $4x-4y=–3$
Option 3: $3x–3y=4$
Option 4: $3x–3y=–4$
Correct Answer: $4x–4y=3$
Solution : Given: $\theta = 45^{\circ}$, we have $m$ = $\tan45^{\circ}$= 1 The $y$-intercept is given as $-\frac{3}{4}$. Putting the values into the equation, we get: $y = x–\frac{3}{4}$ Or, $4y = 4x–3$ $\therefore$ $4x–4y = 3$ Hence, the correct answer is $4x–4y = 3$.
Question : Which of the following erstwhile Princely states was primarily associated with Kathak?
Option 1: Tripura
Option 2: Awadh
Option 3: Baroda
Option 4: Vijaynagar
Correct Answer: Awadh
Solution : The correct option is Awadh.
A true patron of Kathak dance was the Nawab of Awadh. Kathak dance was mainly popular in the region of Awadh, which is present in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) in North India. The demise of princely
Question : Which of the following countries is not one of the co-hosts of the ICC 2027 ODI World Cup?
Option 1: Zimbabwe
Option 2: Kenya
Option 3: Namibia
Option 4: South Africa
Correct Answer: Kenya
Solution : The correct option is Kenya.
The 14th edition of the Cricket World Cup, scheduled for October and November 2027, will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. This marks the second time South Africa and Zimbabwe will co-host the tournament, having previously done
Question : Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He said, "I had gone to Shimla."
Option 1: He said that he had gone to Shimla.
Option 2: He said that he went to Shimla.
Option 3: He says that he had gone to Shimla.
Option 4: He said that he has gone to Shimla.
Correct Answer: He said that he had gone to Shimla.
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
In transforming direct speech to indirect speech, it is crucial to select the right reporting verb and make necessary adjustments in tense and pronoun references.
Narration conversion:
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Train : Track :: ? : ?
Option 1: Car : Four Wheeler
Option 2: Aeroplane : Fly
Option 3: Truck : Road
Option 4: Car : Speed
Correct Answer: Truck : Road
Solution : Given: Train : Track :: ? : ?
First option: Car : Four Wheeler; A car is a means of transport but "four-wheeler" is not a path on which it runs. Second option: Aeroplane : Fly; An aeroplane is a means of transport
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