Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below. BLASPHEMOUS
Option 1: COSTLY
Option 2: DISRESPECTFUL
Option 3: REALITY
Option 4: AUTHENTIC
Correct Answer: DISRESPECTFUL
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
Explanation:
The word blasphemous refers to something that shows disrespect or contempt for sacred or religious beliefs.
The term disrespectful is a synonym for blasphemous as it also conveys a lack of respect or reverence, especially in a
Question : The widening of a river valley takes place due to
Option 1: corrosion
Option 2: lateral erosion
Option 3: Adhesion
Option 4: hydraulic action
Correct Answer: lateral erosion
Solution : The correct answer is lateral erosion.
Lateral erosion, occurring in the middle and lower river stages, widens the river by eroding its banks when the flow exceeds capacity. When the river surpasses its carrying capacity and flows at a speed exceeding the natural
Question : Directions: In the 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.
None of the guests ate much at the party because the food looked ____.
Option 1: unapproachable
Option 2: unauthorised
Option 3: unceremonious
Option 4: unappetising
Correct Answer: unappetising
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blanks is the fourth option.
"Unappetising" means something that is not pleasant or inviting enough and goes correctly in the sentence as the sentence talks about the food that is not pleasing enough for guests to eat at
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
She was ill for five days (1) / when the doctor (2) /was sent for. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
Since it conveys something that happened before a certain point in the past, the sentence should use the past perfect tense. So, "she had been ill" is grammatically accurate and conveys the intended meaning of
Question : Limestone is a raw material used by which industry?
Option 1: Aluminium
Option 2: Fertilizers
Option 3: Cement
Option 4: Petrochemicals
Correct Answer: Cement
Solution : The correct option is cement.
Limestone is an essential component in manufacturing cement. It contains Calcium Oxide (lime), which combines with other elements in the cement-making process to generate the binder that keeps concrete and mortar together.
Question : Directions: In the following question, four number pairs are given. In each pair, the number on the left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three pairs are similar based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
Option 1: 21 – 1020
Option 2: 17 – 1006
Option 3: 11 – 1010
Option 4: 23 – 1022
Correct Answer: 17 – 1006
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: 21 – 1020; 1020 – 21 = 999 Second option: 17 – 1006; 1006 – 17 = 989 ≠ 999 Third option: 11 – 1010; 1010 – 11 = 999 Fourth option: 23 – 1022; 1022
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 11
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 11
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are 11 triangles. They are ABC, ACD, ABD, BHM, BED, GML, GFH, FLE, IKJ, IKH, IHJ.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Which among the following dance forms is not related to Karnataka?
Option 1: Rouf
Option 2: Huttari
Option 3: Suggi
Option 4: Karaga
Correct Answer: Rouf
Solution : The correct answer is Rouf.
Rouf is a popular folk dance in Jammu and Kashmir. It is performed by the Rouf tribe of Jammu and Kashmir. Huttari, Suggi and Karaga are the famous folk dances of Karnataka. Huttari and Suggi are the famous harvest
Question : Magnetic keepers are pieces of:
Option 1: nickel
Option 2: cobalt
Option 3: steel
Option 4: soft iron
Correct Answer: soft iron
Solution : The correct option is soft iron.
Magnetic keepers are used for storing magnets. Magnetic keepers are small pieces of soft iron. They are commonly constructed of soft iron or steel. They are frequently positioned across the poles or ends of a magnetic circuit or
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should provide us (1) / with open networks and should not block or discriminate for (2) / any application or content that rides over those networks. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence because ''for'' should be replaced with ''between'' as means to distinguish between the things and recognise their differences.
Therefore, the correct statement should be "Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should provide us with open
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