Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Genial
Option 1: Tense
Option 2: Lacuna
Option 3: Laconic
Option 4: Convivial
Correct Answer: Convivial
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
The word that means the same as the given word "genial" is "convivial."
Genial is an adjective that describes someone or something as friendly, warm, and pleasant. It often refers to a person's demeanour or atmosphere.
Convivial is
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusions logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: I. All magnets are poles. II. All poles are telescopes. III. Some telescopes are computers. Conclusions: I. All telescopes are magnets. II. Some poles are computers.
Option 1: Both conclusions (I) and (II) are true
Option 2: Only conclusion (I) is true
Option 3: Only conclusion (II) is true
Option 4: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is true
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) is true
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All telescopes are magnets – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When I was in 5th grade, / I use to / ride on my / red bicycle.
Option 1: red bicycle
Option 2: I use to
Option 3: When I was in 5th grade,
Option 4: ride on my
Correct Answer: I use to
Solution : The error lies in the second option.
The correct phrase for describing a past habitual action is "used to" instead of "use to". "Used to" is used to describe the past habitual actions or states that are no longer true in the present.
Question : Choose the correct option in the context of given sentences.
Assertion: Self-help groups (SHGs) have emerged as an effective model for microfinance in India.
Reason: SHGs can pool resources and negotiate better loan terms with microfinance institutions.
Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option 2: Both assertion and reason are false.
Option 3: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option 4: The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
Correct Answer: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Solution : The correct answer is Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Self-help groups (SHGs) are unofficial gathering places for individuals
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: Fan – Blade
Option 2: Pedal – Cycle
Option 3: Room – House
Option 4: Chapter – Book
Correct Answer: Fan – Blade
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: Fan – Blade; Blade is the part of the fan. But, here fan should be the second word and blade be the first word. Second option: Pedal – Cycle; Pedal is the part of the cycle.
Question : Directions: Identify the figure given in the options that when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : In the given figure, follow the directions to find the next term –
In every alternate box, the element at the centre of the box changes to a new element.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : The area of a square is 100 sq. cm. Find the length (in cm) of its diagonal.
Option 1: $10\sqrt{2}$
Option 2: $10$
Option 3: $20\sqrt{2}$
Option 4: $20$
Correct Answer: $10\sqrt{2}$
Solution : The area of a square is given by the formula $A = s^2$, where $s$ is the length of a side. Given that the area is 100 sq. cm. $s = \sqrt{A} = \sqrt{100} = 10 \text{ cm}$ The length of the diagonal $d$ of
Question : In a circle, the length of a chord is 30 cm. The perpendicular distance of the chord from the centre of the circle is 8 cm. Find the diameter of the circle.
Option 1: 28 cm
Option 2: 34 cm
Option 3: 17 cm
Option 4: 30 cm
Correct Answer: 34 cm
Solution : Let AB be the chord and O be the center of the circle. Also, OP is perpendicular to AB In $\triangle$ OPB, OB2 = PB2 + OP2 ⇒ OB2 = 152 + 82 ⇒ OB2 = 225
Question : Gross primary deficit is equal to ____________.
Option 1: difference between gross fiscal deficit and interest payments
Option 2: difference between total expenditure and total receipts
Option 3: difference between net borrowings and net capital receipts
Option 4: difference between revenue deficit and capital expenditure
Correct Answer: difference between gross fiscal deficit and interest payments
Solution : The correct answer is the difference between the gross fiscal deficit and interest payments.
Gross primary deficit refers to the difference between the fiscal deficit of the current year and interest payments made on previous borrowings. It displays
Question : In a triangle ABC, two angles A and B are equal. If the exterior angle is at $\angle A = 115°$, find the measure of $\angle C$.
Option 1: $50^{\circ}$
Option 2: $130^{\circ}$
Option 3: $115^{\circ}$
Option 4: $65^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $50^{\circ}$
Solution : $\angle A = 180° - 115° = 65°$ $\angle B = \angle A = 65°$ The sum of angles of the triangle = 180° $\angle C = 180° - \angle A - \angle B$ $⇒\angle C = 180° - 65°- 65°$ $\therefore\angle C = 50°$
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