Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : In the central budget, the term 'Amrit Peedhi' refers to:
Option 1: youth power
Option 2: senior citizens
Option 3: super senior citizens
Option 4: children as the future of India
Correct Answer: youth power
Solution : The correct answer is youth power.
Harvesting the Demographic Dividend: In the budget, there are many plans focused on the youth, often called the "Amrit Peedhi". This term refers to the young population that can bring significant benefits during the "Amrit Kaal", the
Question : Santoor is associated with whom among the following?
Option 1: Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
Option 2: Pandit Jasraj
Option 3: Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
Option 4: Hari prasad Chaurasia
Correct Answer: Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
Solution : The correct option is Pandit Shivkumar Sharma.
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma is a renowned Indian musician who is widely recognised for popularising the santoor, a musical instrument. He is considered one of the leading exponents of classical music on the santoor. His innovative
Question : Directions: Select the pair of letter clusters that follows the same pattern as that followed by the two sets of pair of letter clusters given below. Both pairs of letter clusters follow the same pattern. BFG : LPQ HKM : RUW
Option 1: MPO : WZY
Option 2: GKN : TPM
Option 3: ABC : FGH
Option 4: JRS : IQR
Correct Answer: MPO : WZY
Solution : Given: BFG : LPQ, HKM : RUW
Like, BFG→B + 10 = L; F + 10 = P; G + 10 = Q Thus, BFG is coded as LPQ. And, HKM→H + 10 = R; K + 10 = U; M + 10
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ZEPHYR is coded as IIYLHV and SCHIZY is coded as BGQMIC. What is the code for ZINCKY in the given code language?
Option 1: IMNGTC
Option 2: IMWGSC
Option 3: IMWGTC
Option 4: IMWFTC
Correct Answer: IMWGTC
Solution : Given: ZEPHYR is coded as IIYLHV and SCHIZY is coded as BGQMIC.
Add 9 to the positional value of the odd place letter and add 4 to the positional value of the even place letter to obtain the required code – Z + 9 =
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
There was a sudden esklation of violent acts which led to the starting of the second world war.
Option 1: Esklation
Option 2: Starting
Option 3: Violent
Option 4: Sudden
Correct Answer: Esklation
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
The correct spelling is escalation, as it refers to an increase or intensification, particularly in the context of conflicts, situations, or actions becoming more severe or intense over time. The wrong spelling has 'k' instead of 'c'. Therefore,
Question : Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
A person who can speak multiple languages.
Option 1: Minaret
Option 2: Polyglot
Option 3: Spire
Option 4: Intestate
Correct Answer: Polyglot
Solution : The second option is correct.
A polyglot is a person who speaks or understands many languages. It fits better as this is the only option, which means the person is multilingual.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Akash sold a motorcycle to Navin at a profit of 10%. Navin sold it to Vinay at a profit of 20%. Vinay sold it to Vishal at a loss of 5%. If Vishal paid INR 62,700 for the motorcycle, then what was the cost of the motorcycle (in INR ) for Akash?
Option 1: 48,000
Option 2: 48,500
Option 3: 52,500
Option 4: 50,000
Correct Answer: 50,000
Solution : Here CP denotes cost price and SP denotes selling price. SP for Vinay = INR 62700 Loss = 5% CP for Vinay $=\frac{100}{100-\text{Loss}\%}$ × Selling price $= \frac{100}{100-5}×62700=\frac{100}{95}×62700=66000$ SP for Navin = INR 66000 Profit = 20% CP for Navin $=\frac{100}{100+\text{Profit}\%}$ × Selling price $=\frac{100}{100+20}×66000=\frac{100}{120}×66000=55000$
Question : Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A) about all his B) noise they make C) he constantly complains D) neighbours and the
Option 1: B,A,D,C
Option 2: C,A,D,B
Option 3: B,D,A,C
Option 4: D,B,C,A
Correct Answer: C,A,D,B
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The sentence starts with part C, which says "he constantly complains," and is further continued in parts A and D, respectively, which tell us about whom he complains. The sentence ends with part B, which tells what
Question : Who won the Best Actress award in the NEXA International Indian Film Academy Awards 2022?
Option 1: Janhvi Kapoor
Option 2: Alia Bhatt
Option 3: Kriti Sanon
Option 4: Deepika Padukone
Correct Answer: Kriti Sanon
Solution : The correct answer is Kriti Sanon.
In 2022, Kriti Sanon clinched the prestigious Best Actress Award at the NEXA IIFA Awards for her compelling role as a surrogate mother in Mimi. Her nuanced performance resonated with audiences and critics, establishing her as a
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. The Grim Reaper seems to have (1)___________ in Europe during the 14th century. It was during this time that Europe was dealing with what was then the world's (2)__________ pandemic, the Black Death, believed to be the result of the plague. It is estimated that about one-third of Europe's entire population (3)_____________ as a result of the pandemic, with some areas of the continent suffering far greater losses than others. The original outbreak of the plague occurred during 1347-51, and outbreaks then (4)_____________ several other times after that. So, death was something that the surviving Europeans had on their mind, and it is not surprising that they (5)___________ an image to represent it.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: vanished
Option 2: shriveled
Option 3: perished
Option 4: mouldered
Correct Answer: perished
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"Perished" means to die suddenly or violently, and it correctly fits according to the context of the sentence that one-third of Europe's population died due to the plague.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "It is estimated that about
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