Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Who has authored the book "The Kingdom of God is Within You"?
Option 1: Leo Tolstoy
Option 2: Henry David
Option 3: Mahatma Gandhi
Option 4: John Ruskin
Correct Answer: Leo Tolstoy
Solution : The correct answer is Leo Tolstoy.
Leo Tolstoy wrote the book "The Kingdom of God is Within You". His ideal of "simplicity of life and purity of purpose" inspired Gandhi deeply. Both Gandhi and Tolstoy adopted the idea of love to solve problems
Question : What is the value of $\frac{(0.91)^3+(0.09)^3}{ [(0.91)^2-0.0819+(0.09)^2]}$?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Using $(a^3+b^3)=(a+b)(a^2+b^2-ab)$ $\frac{(0.91)^3+(0.09)^3}{ [(0.91)^2-0.0819+(0.09)^2]}$ = $\frac{(0.91+0.09)[(0.91)^2-0.0819+(0.09)^2]}{ [(0.91)^2-0.0819+(0.09)^2]}$ = 0.91 + 0.09 = 1 Hence, the correct answer is 1.
Question : An article is sold at a profit of 25%. If the selling price is doubled, the profit will be:
Option 1: 200%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 100%
Option 4: 150%
Correct Answer: 150%
Solution : Let the cost price (CP) be Rs. 100. With a profit of 25%, SP = Rs. 125 If the SP is doubled, the new SP = Rs. 250 New profit = New SP – CP = 250 – 100 = Rs. 150 So, new profit
Question : 'SCOPE' is the abbreviated form of :
Option 1: Standing Conference of Public Enterprises
Option 2: Selection Commission of Public Enterprises
Option 3: Specialist Committee of Public Enterprises
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Standing Conference of Public Enterprises
Solution : The Correct Answer is Standing Conference of Public Enterprises
The Standing Conference of Public Enterprises, or SCOPE, is a central government-owned public enterprise. On September 29, 1970, it was first established as "New Horizon." The Central Government Public Enterprises are represented
Question : Pick the odd one out:
Option 1: Java clients
Option 2: Worms
Option 3: Torjan Horse
Option 4: Virus
Correct Answer: Torjan Horse
Solution : The correct option is Java clients.
Java clients are legitimate software programmes or applications that make use of the Java programming language. In contrast, the terms "trojan," "worm," and "virus" refer to various forms of harmful software (malware) that may harm or compromise computer
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, RANDOM is coded as YWUZVI, and AMONG is coded as HIVJN. What is the code for POWERED in the given code language?
Option 1: WKDAYAK
Option 2: WDKAYAK
Option 3: WKADYAK
Option 4: WKDAAYK
Correct Answer: WKDAYAK
Solution : Given: The code for RANDOM is YWUZVI, and the code for AMONG is HIVJN.
Add 7 and subtract 4 alternatively in the place value of the letters RANDOM, to obtain the code – R + 7 = Y; A – 4 = W; N +
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Fortitude.
Option 1: Grit
Option 2: Vacillation
Option 3: Plot
Option 4: Grim
Correct Answer: Grit
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Fortitude refers to courage, strength of mind, and resilience in the face of adversity or challenges.
Grit: This word shares a similar meaning with "fortitude". Grit is the courage and resolve to persevere and overcome obstacles.
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Question : Directions: In the following question, unscramble the letters to form a meaningful word. Then find out the correct numerical position of the letters.
Option 1: 653412
Option 2: 415623
Option 3: 356412
Option 4: 635241
Correct Answer: 635241
Solution : Given:
The unscrambled word from the given letters→BRANCH
Now, the correct numerical position of the letters – B→6; R→3; A→5; N→2; C→4; H→1
So, 635241 is the required answer. Hence, the fourth option
Question : If $x^2+y^2=427$ and $xy=202$, then find the value of $\frac{x+y}{x-y}$.
Option 1: $\sqrt{\frac{835}{23}}$
Option 2: $\sqrt{\frac{830}{29}}$
Option 3: $\sqrt{\frac{831}{23}}$
Option 4: $\sqrt{\frac{830}{23}}$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{\frac{831}{23}}$
Solution : Given: $x^2+y^2=427$ and $xy=202$. Now, $(x+y)^2=x^2+y^2+2xy$ ⇒ $(x+y)^2=427+2×202$ ⇒ $(x+y)=\sqrt{831}$ ---------------------------------------(1) Also, $(x-y)^2=x^2+y^2-2xy$ ⇒ $(x-y)^2=427-2×202$ ⇒ $(x-y)= \sqrt{23}$ ------------------------------------(2) So, $\frac{x+y}{x-y}$ $= \frac{\sqrt{831}}{\sqrt{23}}$ $= \sqrt{\frac{831}{23}}$. Hence, the correct answer is $\sqrt{\frac{831}{23}}$.
Question : Directions: What will come in the place of '?' in the following equation, if '+' and '–' are interchanged with '÷' and '×', respectively? 88 + 8 – 17 × 16 ÷ 40 = ?
Option 1: 203
Option 2: 197
Option 3: 200
Option 4: 211
Correct Answer: 211
Solution : Given: 88 + 8 – 17 × 16 ÷ 40 = ?
After interchanging the signs as per instructions, the new equation will be –
= 88 ÷ 8 × 17 – 16 + 40 = 11 × 17 – 16 + 40 = 187
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