Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, PRINT is coded as 38724 and NITRO is coded as 23687. What is the code for O in the given code language?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given: 1. PRINT ⇒ 38724 2. NITRO ⇒ 23687
By comparing the coded words, we find that – In words 1 and 2, R, I, N, T and 3, 8, 7, 2 are common. The remaining letters and code in word 1 are P and
Question : In $\triangle A B C,$ P and Q are the middle points of the sides AB and AC, respectively. R is the point on the segment PQ such that PR : RQ = 1 : 3. If PR = 6 cm, then BC is:
Option 1: 46 cm
Option 2: 48 cm
Option 3: 44 cm
Option 4: 50 cm
Correct Answer: 48 cm
Solution : Given, PR ∶ RQ = 1 ∶ 3 and PR = 6 cm Let the PR and RQ be $x$ and $3x$ respectively. According to the question, ⇒ PR = $x$ = 6 cm [Given] ⇒ RQ = $3x$ = 3 $×$ 6 =
Question : In a circle with a radius of 20 cm, X is a point located at a distance of 29 cm from the centre of the circle. What will be the length (in cm) of a tangent drawn from point X to the circle?
Option 1: 23
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 21
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 21
Solution :
We know the theorem states that the tangent is perpendicular to the radius of a circle$(\angle T=90^{\circ})$. Let, $OT=20\text{ cm}$ $OX=29\text{ cm}$ In $\triangle OTX$ According to the Pythagoras' theorem, $OX^2 = OT^2 + TX^2$ ⇒ $TX = \sqrt{OX^2 - OT^2} = \sqrt{(29)^2 - (20)^2}
Question : Which of the following is not a factor impacting India's climate?
Option 1: Himalayan Mountains
Option 2: Sahara Desert
Option 3: Indian Ocean
Option 4: Western Ghats
Correct Answer: Sahara Desert
Solution : The correct option is the Sahara Desert.
India's climate is not affected by the Sahara Desert. The Sahara Desert is not directly connected to the climate of India; it is found in North Africa, namely in nations like Algeria, Libya, and Sudan. India's
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
She had always hoped that her daughter would become _______ doctor.
Option 1: an
Option 2: the
Option 3: a
Option 4: none of the above
Correct Answer: a
The blank should be filled with the indefinite article a before the word "doctor", as the word starts with a consonant.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: She had always hoped that her daughter would become a
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
If you are living in the crowded part of the city, then you should be ready to (bear) the noise.
(1) bear off
(2) bear away
(3) bear with
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
The phrase bear with is the correct expression to convey the idea of enduring or tolerating something, such as noise in this context. Bear with means to be patient or tolerate a difficult or challenging situation.
The meanings
Question : Directions: One statement is given followed by two assumptions I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions can be drawn from the given statement. Indicate your answer. Statements: 1. You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation. 2. A line in an appointment letter. Assumptions: I. The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer. II. Generally, an individual tries to prove his worth during the probation period.
Option 1: Only assumption I is implicit
Option 2: Only assumption II is implicit
Option 3: Both I and II are implicit
Option 4: Neither I nor II is implicit
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Solution : According to the given statements – Assumption I: The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer – The probation period is the trial period for freshly recruited employees in a company where the
Question : Which of the following is true about the Indian Desert?
Option 1: Bounded to the west by the Aravalli
Option 2: Lies to the southeast of the Aravalli
Option 3: Lies to the northwest of the Aravalli
Option 4: Bounded to the south by the Aravalli
Correct Answer: Lies to the northwest of the Aravalli
Solution : The correct option is Lies to the northwest of the Aravalli.
The Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, lies to the northwest of the Aravalli Range in North India. It has a hot desert climate with
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 56
Option 2: 72
Option 3: 90
Option 4: 64
Correct Answer: 64
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 56→56 is not a square of any number. Second option: 72→72 is not a square of any number. Third option: 90→90 is not a square of any number. Fourth option: 64→64 is a square of 8.
So, the
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