Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which of the following schemes/programmes is not related to microfinance initiatives?
Option 1: Ujjwala Scheme
Option 2: Jan Dhan Yojana
Option 3: Jeevika Project
Option 4: Indira Kranthi Patham Programme
Correct Answer: Ujjwala Scheme
Solution : The correct answer is the Ujjwala Scheme.
Microfinance programmes provide financial services, such as small loans, savings accounts, and insurance, to low-income individuals or groups who typically lack access to traditional banking services. Jan Dhan Yojana was initiated on August 28, 2014, by
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (12, 28, 8) (72, 48, 12)
Option 1: (63, 36, 17)
Option 2: (119, 29, 55)
Option 3: (97, 55, 24)
Option 4: (108, 58, 25)
Correct Answer: (108, 58, 25)
Solution : Given: (12, 28, 8); (72, 48, 12)
Divide the difference between the first and the second number by 2, to get the third number – (12, 28, 8)→(28 – 12) ÷ 2 = 16 ÷ 2 = 8 (72, 48, 12)→(72 – 48)
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 6 : 10 :: 9 : ?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 15
Solution : Given: 6 : 10 :: 9 : ?
Like, 6 : 10→6 × 5 = 30; 30 ÷ 3 = 10 Similarly, for 9 : ?→9 = 9 × 5; 45 ÷ 3 = 15
So, 9 is related to 15. Hence, the third option
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
During lockdown, the government and NGOs tried their best to look after people who were destitute.
Option 1: impoverished
Option 2: elite
Option 3: haughty
Option 4: patriotic
Correct Answer: impoverished
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word destitute in the sentence refers to people who are extremely poor and lack the basic necessities of life. Impoverished is a suitable synonym in this context, indicating extreme poverty or being without resources.
The meanings of
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
She (has fallen out with) the boy she was supposed to marry.
(1) fell out with
(2) has fallen out of
(3) has fallen in with
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The original phrase "has fallen out with" is correct and appropriate in this context. "Fall out with someone" means to have a disagreement or conflict with someone, leading to termination or strain in the relationship.
Therefore, the given
Question : Directions: Select the figure from the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given question figures – 1. The line with the square box is rotating by 135° in the clockwise direction. 2. The other line is rotating by 45° in the anticlockwise direction and this line changed to a line with an uncommon symbol after
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.
Following in the footsteps of France, Italy has (1)_____ a new tax to be (2)_____ on large tech companies, a move that is likely to put more strain on the country's relations with the USA. The Italian parliament has approved a 3 % digital tax on some digital revenue of technology companies that make over $831 million in global revenue, including at least $6 million in Italy. The tax (3)_____ similar to the one France implemented earlier this year, which has attracted (4)_____ criticism from the USA. According to a report in The Epoch Times, dozens of countries are working on proposals to change corporate tax schemes to (5)_____ money from tech firms that have users across the world, such as Facebook and Google's parent company Alphabet. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: crossed
Option 2: levied
Option 3: placed
Option 4: exercised
Correct Answer: levied
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blank is the second option.
Explanation for each option:
"Crossed" can denote physical movement, intersection, contradiction, opposition, or marking with a cross symbol, depending on the context.
"Levied" means to impose or charge, which is appropriate in the
Question : Direction: Study the table and answer the question. The number of 5 types of cars manufactured by a company over the years is given below: Refer to the following data table and answer the following question.
Cumulative production
How many cars were manufactured in April and May?
Option 1: 810
Option 2: 1370
Option 3: 5660
Option 4: 1110
Correct Answer: 1110
Solution : Cumulative production till May = 3050 Cumulative production till March = 1940 $\therefore$ Number of cars manufactured in April and May = 3050 – 1940 = 1110 Hence, the correct answer is 1110.
Question : Directions: Select the related letters from the given alternatives. GNIDAER : READING :: NOITULOS : ?
Option 1: SOLUTION
Option 2: SOLUNOIT
Option 3: NOILOSUT
Option 4: POLLUTION
Correct Answer: SOLUTION
Solution : Given: GNIDAER : READING :: NOITULOS : ?
On reversing the letters of GNIDAER, we get – READING Thus, GNIDAER is coded as READING. Similarly, follow the same pattern for NOITULOS – On reversing the letters of NOITULOS, we get – SOLUTION
Thus, NOITULOS is
Question : Which of the following pairs of "soil – characteristics" is correct? I. Sandy – the proportion of fine particles is relatively higher II. Clayey – greater proportion of big particles
Option 1: Only I
Option 2: Neither I nor II
Option 3: Both I and II
Option 4: Only II
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II
Solution : The correct answer is Neither I nor II.
I. Sandy – the proportion of fine particles is relatively higher. This statement is incorrect. Sandy soil has a higher proportion of coarse particles, not fine particles. Sandy soil is characterised by larger
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