Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City' ?
Option 1: Kandla
Option 2: Tuticorin
Option 3: Kochi
Option 4: Hyderabad
Correct Answer: Hyderabad
Solution : The correct answer is Hyderabad
The City of Pearls is the nickname for Hyderabad. This was because of its thriving trade and processing of pearls, which has provided India and the rest of the world with the finest pearl jewelry for more than 400 years.
Question : Directions: In this 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.
The deceased left ___ him two young children.
Option 1: for
Option 2: with
Option 3: by
Option 4: behind
Correct Answer: behind
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blank is the fourth option.
Left behind means to survive after one's death and is the correct choice.
The other options, such as left with means to remain with something, left by means something left at a particular
Question : Directions: Ann is 300 days older than Varun and Sandeep is 50 weeks older than Ann. If Sandeep was born on Tuesday, on which day was Varun born?
Option 1: Monday
Option 2: Thursday
Option 3: Tuesday
Option 4: Friday
Correct Answer: Monday
Solution : Given: Ann is 300 days older than Varun and Sandeep is 50 weeks older than Ann.
Ann→300 days older than Varun Sandeep→50 weeks older than Ann = 50 × 7 = 350 days So, Varun→300 + 350 = 650 days older than Sandeep
Now, divide
Question : Directions: Find the correct alternative that when filled in the blanks in the same sequence will make the series logically complete. C_ _C_C_T_CT_ _T_
Option 1: TCCTCCTC
Option 2: CTCCTTCT
Option 3: TCTCCCCC
Option 4: CCTTCTTT
Correct Answer: TCTCCCCC
Solution : Given: C_ _C_C_T_CT_ _T_
To fill the series we have to divide the series – C_ _ / C_C / _T_ / CT_ / _T_ Let's check each option – First option: TCCTCCTC; CTC / CCC / TTC / CT
Question : Directions: In the following question, you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols. If × stands for ÷, ÷ stands for +, + stands for –, – stands for × then what is the value of (30 + 20) – 5(7 ÷ 3) × 25 = ?
Option 1: 100
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 25
Correct Answer: 20
Solution : Given: × stands for ÷, ÷ stands for +, + stands for –, – stands for × (30 + 20) – 5(7 ÷ 3) × 25 = ?
On replacing the mathematical signs according to the instructions given, we get – = (30 – 20)
Question : The speed of a train including stoppages is 75 kmph and excluding stoppages, the speed of the train is 90 kmph. For how many minutes does the train stop per hour?
Option 1: 10 minutes
Option 2: 15 minutes
Option 3: 20 minutes
Option 4: 11 minutes
Correct Answer: 10 minutes
Solution : The speed of a train including stoppages is 75 kmph. The speed of a train excluding stoppages is 90 kmph. Speed = $\frac{\text {Distance}}{\text{Time}}$ Since, The speed of a train is 90 km/hour excluding stoppages. The speed of the train is 75 km/hour including
Question : During the Second World War, which one of the following countries was not one of the three Axis powers that fought against the Allied powers?
Option 1: Germany
Option 2: Italy
Option 3: China
Option 4: Japan
Correct Answer: China
Solution : The correct option is China.
During World War II, China was not one of the three Axis powers that fought against the Allies. Germany, Italy, and Japan were the three Axis powers. During the war, China was an Allied power that fought against the
Question : Work done by $(x + 4)$ men in $(x + 5)$ days is equal to the work done by $(x - 5)$ men in $(x + 20)$ days. Then the value of $x$ is:
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 25
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 15
Solution : Given: Work done by $(x + 4)$ men in $(x + 5)$ days is equal to the work done by $(x - 5)$ men in $(x + 20)$ days. We know, Total work = number of men × number of days According to the question,
Question : Which of the following is a magnetic disk?
Option 1: Winchester
Option 2: DVD
Option 3: CD-RW
Option 4: CD-R
Correct Answer: Winchester
Solution : The correct option is Winchester.
Winchester is a colloquial term for early hard disk drives (HDDs). These magnetic disks, popular in the 1970s and 1980s, stored data on rapidly rotating platters using magnetic heads. The term Winchester originally referred to an IBM HDD but
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related by some Logic/ Rule/ Relation. Select the missing word/ word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/ Rule/ Relation. Cockpit : Aeroplane :: ?
Option 1: Student : Class
Option 2: House : Room
Option 3: Pencil : Lead
Option 4: Bicycle : Pedal
Correct Answer: Student : Class
Solution : Given: Cockpit : Aeroplane :: ? (The cockpit is a part of the aeroplane.)
Let's check the options – First option: Student : Class; Student is a member of the class. Second option: House : Room; The room is part of the house.
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