Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. A game that results neither in victory nor in defeat
Option 1: Void
Option 2: Cynic
Option 3: Draw
Option 4: Fawn
Correct Answer: Draw
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Draw means a result of a game or competition in which both players or teams get the same score so that neither of them wins. For the substitution of the given phrase, the word "draw" is the
Question : Directions: Ramdev goes 40 m to the south of his house, then turns left and goes another 10 m. Then turning to the North, he goes 20 m and then starts walking to his house. In which direction is he walking now?
Option 1: North-West
Option 2: North-East
Option 3: South-East
Option 4: South-West
Correct Answer: North-West
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
The direction from his final position (C) to his house (H) is north-west.
So, Ramdev is walking in the north-west direction. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : If $(y+\frac{1}{y})=8$, find the value of $(y^2+\frac{1}{y^2})$.
Option 1: 64
Option 2: 66
Option 3: 62
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 62
Solution : $(y+\frac{1}{y}) = 8$ Squaring both sides, we get: $(y+\frac{1}{y})^2 = 8^2$ ⇒ $y^2+\frac{1}{y^2}+2×y×\frac{1}{y} = 64$ ⇒ $y^2+\frac{1}{y^2} = 64 – 2$ ⇒ $y^2+\frac{1}{y^2} = 62$ Hence, the correct answer is 62.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 13 : 169 :: ? : ?
Option 1: 12 : 140
Option 2: 3 : 6
Option 3: 11 : 111
Option 4: 9 : 81
Correct Answer: 9 : 81
Solution : Given: 13 : 169 :: ? : ?
Like, 13 : 169→(13)2 = 169 Let's check the options – First option: 12 : 140→122 = 144 ≠ 140 Second option: 3 : 6→32 = 9 ≠ 6 Third option: 11
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 136, 135, 137, 136, 138, 137, ?
Option 1: 136
Option 2: 140
Option 3: 138
Option 4: 139
Correct Answer: 139
Solution : Given: 136, 135, 137, 136, 138, 137, ?
Subtract 1 and add 2 in each alternative term to get the next number in the series.
So, 139 is the missing term in the series. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: A man drives his car 6 km towards West, then turns left and drives 3 km and again turns left and drives 3 km. Find out the final direction of the man from his original position.
Option 1: South-West
Option 2: North-West
Option 3: North-East
Option 4: South-East
Correct Answer: South-West
The direction from the starting point (A) to the finishing point (D) is southwest.
So, the final direction of the man from his original position is southwest. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : G20 Foreign Ministers meeting 2022 was held in which of the following countries?
Option 1: Britain
Option 2: India
Option 3: France
Option 4: Indonesia
Correct Answer: Indonesia
Solution : The correct answer is Indonesia.
The 17th G20 Summit, under Indonesia's 2022 Presidency theme 'Recover Together, Recover Stronger,' will address the profound impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a focus on global health architecture, sustainable energy transition, and digital transformation, Indonesia aims to lead efforts
Question : Directions: A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which number will be on the face opposite to the face showing 8?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The opposite pairs of faces are as follows –
So, in the 3D view of dice, the face opposite the face showing 8 is 4. Hence, the second option is 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. Heart : Cardiology :: Earthquakes : ?
Option 1: Selenography
Option 2: Pathology
Option 3: Pedology
Option 4: Seismology
Correct Answer: Seismology
Solution : Given: Heart : Cardiology :: Earthquakes : ?
Like, the branch of science related to heart or heart disorders is called cardiology. Similarly, the branch of science related to earthquakes is called seismology.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMIDY) was placed in the Guinness Book of World Records for which of the following achievements?
Option 1: Opening the number of bank accounts in one month
Option 2: Opening the number of bank accounts in one week
Option 3: Opening the number of bank accounts in one fortnight
Option 4: Opening the number of bank accounts in one day
Correct Answer: Opening the number of bank accounts in one week
Solution : The correct option is Opening a number of bank accounts in one week.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for the most bank accounts opened in
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