Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : In an election, a candidate who got 73% of the votes is elected by a majority of 1426 votes. If 20% of votes are invalid, then what is the total number of votes polled?
Option 1: 1878
Option 2: 4824
Option 3: 2865
Option 4: 3875
Correct Answer: 3875
Solution : Let the total votes be 100. Invalid votes = 20% Valid votes = 80% Total votes got by winning candidate = 73% of valid votes = $73\times\frac{80}{100}=58.4$ Total votes got by losing candidate = 27% of valid votes = $27\times\frac{80}{100}=21.6$ Difference = 58.4 – 21.6
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.
With the harsh words of the boss, Srujan felt sad, but his colleague’s words created insult to injury.
Option 1: attached insult to injury
Option 2: provoked insult to injury
Option 3: added injury to insult
Option 4: added insult to injury
Correct Answer: added insult to injury
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The phrase "added insult to injury" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a situation where something worsens an already difficult or unpleasant circumstance. It implies making a bad situation even worse.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other 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. Tadpole : Frog :: Caterpillar : ?
Option 1: Dog
Option 2: Hen
Option 3: Butterfly
Option 4: Sheep
Correct Answer: Butterfly
Solution : Given: Tadpole : Frog :: Caterpillar : ?
The first term is the first development stage of the second term. Like, Tadpole is the first development stage of a frog. Similarly, Caterpillar is the first development stage of the butterfly.
Hence, the third option is
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, A + B means A is the wife of B, A – B means A is the father of B, A × B means A is the brother of B, A ÷ B means A is the sister of B. Based on the above, how is F related to S if F ÷ L × C + A – S?
Option 1: Brother's daughter
Option 2: Mother's mother
Option 3: Mother's sister
Option 4: Father's sister
Correct Answer: Mother's sister
Solution : Given: C + A means C is the wife of A, A – S means A is the father of S, L × C means L is the brother of C, F ÷ L means F is the sister of L.
As per the
Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two signs what will be the values of expression (I) and (II) respectively? + and – I. 45 + 15 × 30 ÷ 10 – 25 II. 6 × 9 + 5 – 8 ÷ 4
Option 1: 25 and 51
Option 2: 27 and 53
Option 3: 53 and 27
Option 4: 51 and 25
Correct Answer: 25 and 51
Solution : Given: + and – I. 45 + 15 × 30 ÷ 10 – 25 II. 6 × 9 + 5 – 8 ÷ 4
Replace the given signs in the equations one by one with the original signs in the given equations. I.
Question : When did the Government of India bring the gender sensitivities of the budgetary allocation in its statement for the first time?
Option 1: 2004-05
Option 2: 2007-08
Option 3: 2006-07
Option 4: 2005-06
Correct Answer: 2005-06
Solution : The correct option is 2005-06.
In 2005, India started preparing a gender budget in tandem with its Union budget. The gender budget is an initiative that tracks and allocates public spending from a gendered viewpoint. The focus is on implementing legislative measures that will improve
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.
Friendship is one of the most significant aspects (1)_____human life. It is a relationship based on mutual trust, respect and support. True friendship is not just about spending time (2)_____, but also about sharing each other's joys, sorrows and dreams. Good friends are those who stand by us in both good times and bad times, providing emotional and moral support. Having good friends can have a positive impact on one's mental health and well-being. Friends can be a source of happiness, laughter and comfort. They can also provide different perspectives and ideas that can help us grow as (3)_____ Moreover, friends can serve as a support system during challenging times, offering words of encouragement and helping us navigate through difficult situations. (4)_____building and maintaining friendships requires effort, patience and understanding. It is important to be there for each other, listen to one another and respect each other's boundaries. It is important to remember that friendships can evolve and change over time, and it is okay to let go of (5)_____friendships.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: Similarly
Option 2: And
Option 3: Because
Option 4: However
Correct Answer: However
However is an adverb that can be used at the beginning of a sentence, followed by a comma, to introduce a contrasting statement.
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the option that contains the error. If you don't find any errors, mark 'No error' as your answer.
With reference of your letter, the organisation wishes to hire you for the security services.
Option 1: With reference of your letter
Option 2: for the security services
Option 3: the organisation wishes to hire you
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: With reference of your letter
Solution : The correct option is "With reference of your letter."
Explanation: The error lies in the incorrect use of the preposition "of" after the phrase "with reference". The appropriate preposition to use in this context is "to".
So, the correct sentence
Question : At the 2023 Khelo India Youth Games, how many silver medals were won by Maharashtra?
Option 1: 50
Option 2: 55
Option 3: 56
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 55
Solution : The correct answer is 55.
At the Khelo India Youth Games 2023, Maharashtra emerged as the leading state, showcasing exceptional sporting talent with an impressive haul of 56 gold, 55 silver, and 50 bronze medals. This sports extravaganza brought together over 5,000 athletes representing
Question : Who invented of 'Helicopter' ?
Option 1: Igor Sikorsky
Option 2: Louis Breguet
Option 3: Otis Boykin
Option 4: Frank Whittle
Correct Answer: Igor Sikorsky
Solution : The correct answer is Igor Sikorsky.
The helicopter is attributed to Igor Sikorsky. Sikorsky, a Russian-American aviation pioneer, created the VS-300, the first commercially viable helicopter, in 1939.
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