Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : In $\triangle X Y Z, P$ is a point on side YZ and XY = XZ. If $\angle X P Y=90°$ and $Y P=9\ \text{cm}$, then what is the length of $YZ$?
Option 1: 17 cm
Option 2: 18 cm
Option 3: 12 cm
Option 4: 15 cm
Correct Answer: 18 cm
Solution : The given triangle is isosceles. In $\triangle XPY$ and $\triangle XPZ$ $XY = XZ$ (given) $XP = XP$ (common) $\angle XPY = \angle XZY$ (isosceles triangle) $\triangle XPY \cong \triangle XPZ$ $\therefore YP=PZ=9\ \text{cm}$ $YZ=YP+PZ = 9+9=18\ \text{cm}$ Hence, the correct answer is 18
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
They had to put of the garden party because of the heavy rain.
(1) They had to
(2) put of the garden party
(3) because of the heavy rain.
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The preposition "of" is used to show a relationship or connection between someone or something else. "Off" means away from someone or something, and it expresses the act of detachment from a person, place, or
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 regards (1) / negotiating prices with customers (2) / as her special expertise. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
Here, "expertise" itself means having some special skills in a particular field. So, there is no need to use the word "special" with it and it should be omitted.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "She
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Penny wise and pound foolish
Option 1: Careless with large amounts, but not small
Option 2: To act like a fool
Option 3: An intelligent person who behaves foolishly
Option 4: Dissipating money without caring about consequences
Correct Answer: Careless with large amounts, but not small
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom penny wise and pound foolish means being careful about small amounts of money but not about large amounts. It is used especially to describe something that is done to save
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.
Question : What is the name of the research station established by the Indian Government for conducting research in the Antarctic?
Option 1: Dakshin Gangotri
Option 2: Yamunotri
Option 3: Uttari Gangotri
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Dakshin Gangotri
Solution : The correct answer is Dakshin Gangotri.
South of India and west of the Indian Ocean is the frozen continent of Antarctica. Dakshin Gangotri was the first research base station established by India in Antarctica. The station was a part of India's program for the
Question : The circumference of a circle is $58 \pi$ cm. There is a chord XY of length 42 cm in this circle. What is the distance of this chord XY from the centre?
Option 1: 32 cm
Option 2: 20 cm
Option 3: 28 cm
Option 4: 24 cm
Correct Answer: 20 cm
Solution : Circumference = $2\pi r$ ⇒ $58\pi=2\pi r$ ⇒ $r = 29$ cm In triangle XOP, XP = 21 cm OX = 29 cm Apply Pythagoras' theorem, we get $OX^2 = OP^2 + XP^2$ $29^2= OP^2 + 21^2$ ⇒ $OP^2= 841 - 441$ ⇒ $OP^2
Question : The first battle of Panipat took place between Babur and_______.
Option 1: Medini Rai
Option 2: Sikandar Lodi
Option 3: Ibrahim Lodi
Option 4: Rana Sanga
Correct Answer: Ibrahim Lodi
Solution : The correct option is Ibrahim Lodi.
The first Battle of Panipat occurred in 1526 between Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire and Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi. Babur's victory marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India. This battle is renowned
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To breast the tape
Option 1: To shut someone's mouth
Option 2: To create problems
Option 3: To bring joy
Option 4: To win a race
Correct Answer: To win a race
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: An idiomatic expression breast the tape means to stand first in a race, which is correctly given in the fourth option.
Question : Which of the following was the early capital of the Rashtrakutas?
Option 1: Sopara
Option 2: Ellora
Option 3: Vatapi
Option 4: Ajanta
Correct Answer: Ellora
Solution : The correct answer is Ellora.
There is a lot of confusion about the Rashtrakuta’s early capital. Most of the monuments of Rashtrakuta are located at Ellora, while there is no correspondence at (Manyakheta). It has been proposed that the Rashtrakuta capital at this time was
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