Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with the appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
A wiseman ________not pretend ________know everything.
Option 1: did, to
Option 2: may, in
Option 3: does, or
Option 4: does, to
Correct Answer: does, to
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The correct sentence is: A Wiseman does not pretend to know everything.
"Does" should be used with a singular noun since it is the correct form of the verb "do" as per the subject-verb agreement. Moreover, the
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'. I enjoy learn languages because I like them.
Option 1: to learning
Option 2: learn
Option 3: learning
Option 4: No substitution required
Correct Answer: learning
Solution : The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment is option 3, "learning."
Explanation: In this sentence, the subject "I enjoy" requires a gerund (the -ing form of the verb) to convey the idea of ongoing or habitual enjoyment. Therefore, "learning" is the correct gerund
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 64 – 36
Option 2: 75 – 35
Option 3: 57 – 43
Option 4: 39 – 61
Correct Answer: 64 – 36
Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: 64 – 36; Both 64 and 36 are even numbers as they are divisible by 2. Second option: 75 – 35; Both 75 and 35 are not even numbers as they are not divisible by 2.
Question : Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909 along with Karl Ferdinand Braun for developing practical wireless telegraphy?
Option 1: Heinrich Rudolf Hertz
Option 2: John Michell
Option 3: Wilhelm Rontgen
Option 4: Guglielmo Marconi
Correct Answer: Guglielmo Marconi
Solution : The correct option is Guglielmo Marconi.
The Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909 was awarded jointly to Guglielmo Marconi and Karl Ferdinand Braun for their contributions to the development of wireless telegraphy. They were recognised for their pioneering work in the field of
Question : The pie chart given here shows the spending by a family on various items during the year 2000. Study the graph and answer these questions. The ratio of the total amount of money spent on housing to that spent on education was:
Option 1: 2 : 5
Option 2: 5 : 4
Option 3: 4 : 5
Option 4: 5 : 2
Correct Answer: 5 : 4
Solution : Percentage of money spent on education = 12% Percentage of money spent on housing = 15% Money spent on an item is directly proportional to its percentage in the given pie chart. So, required ratio = 15 : 12 = 5 : 4
Question : Which of the following is an example of capital receipt?
Option 1: Disinvestment of Public Sector Banks by the government
Option 2: Passport fees
Option 3: Land registration fees
Option 4: General donation
Correct Answer: Disinvestment of Public Sector Banks by the government
Solution : The correct option is the Disinvestment of Public Sector Banks by the government.
The disinvestment of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) by the government is considered a capital receipt. In financial terms, capital receipts refer to those funds
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: China – Yuan
Option 2: Thailand – Baht
Option 3: Lira – Turkey
Option 4: Japan – Yen
Correct Answer: Lira – Turkey
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: China – Yuan; The currency of China is the Yuan. Second option: Thailand – Baht; The currency of Thailand is the Baht. Third option: Lira – Turkey; The currency of Turkey is the Lira, but here
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The modern pizza was originally (1).__________ in Naples, Italy but the word pizza is Greek in (2).___________ derived from the Greek word pktos meaning solid or clotted. The ancient (3).___________ covered their bread with oils, herbs and cheese. The first major (4).__________ that led to flatbread pizza was the use of tomato as a topping. It was common for the poor of the area around Naples to add (5).___________ to their yeast-based flat bread, and so the pizza began.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: innovation
Option 2: aggravation
Option 3: cultivation
Option 4: observation
Correct Answer: innovation
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Innovation is the correct choice in this context, which means a new idea or method. This helps convey the intended meaning of the sentence, that the use of tomato as a topping led to a new method
Question : In a company, average age of female employees is 24 years. The average age of all the employees is 32 years. If the number of males and females is the same, what will be the average age of male employees?
Option 1: 40 years
Option 2: 42 years
Option 3: 48 years
Option 4: 38 years
Correct Answer: 40 years
Solution : Given that the average age of all employees is 32 years and the average age of female employees is 24 years. Let the average age of male employees be $M$, ⇒ 32 = $ \frac{M + 24}{2}$ ⇒ $M$ = 2 × 32 –
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 2, 3, 5, 9, 17, ?
Option 1: 31
Option 2: 32
Option 3: 33
Option 4: 34
Correct Answer: 33
Solution : Given: 2, 3, 5, 9, 17, ?
The pattern followed here is – 2 + (20) = 2 + 1 = 3 3 + (21) = 3 + 2 = 5 5 + (22) = 5 + 4 =
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