Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
The lower strata are mostly not benifitted by the reign of monarchy.
Option 1: monarchy
Option 2: strata
Option 3: reign
Option 4: benifitted
Correct Answer: benifitted
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The incorrect spelling is benifitted.
The correct spelling is benefitted.
Benefitted: It denotes receiving an advantage from something.
Question : A right pyramid stands on a base 16 cm square and its height is 15 cm. The area (in cm2) of its slant surface is:
Option 1: 514
Option 2: 544
Option 3: 344
Option 4: 444
Correct Answer: 544
Solution : Side of a square, $a$ = 16 cm Height, $h$ = 15 cm Perimeter $= 4a = 4 × 16 = 64$ cm Slant height of pyramid, $l = \sqrt{h^{2}+(\frac{a}{2})^{2}} = \sqrt{15^{2}+8^{2}} = 17$ cm Lateral surface area = $\frac{1}{2}$ × Perimeter of base ×
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.
Is not learning superior ______ wealth?
Option 1: than
Option 2: from
Option 3: by
Option 4: to
Correct Answer: to
The preposition to is the correct choice here to use after the word "superior". Adjectives ending in ior take the preposition to in case of comparison.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: Is not learning superior to wealth?
Question : The curve gives the maximum amount of corn produced in the economy for any given amount of cotton and vice-versa. This curve is called the _____.
Option 1: Total revenue curve
Option 2: Indifference curve
Option 3: Production Possibility Frontier
Option 4: Demand curve
Correct Answer: Production Possibility Frontier
Solution : The correct option is the Production Possibility Frontier.
The curve giving the maximum amount of corn that can be produced in the economy for any given amount of cotton and vice-versa is called the Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) or Transformation Curve. It
Question : Which of the following is named Asia's largest slum?
Option 1: Orangi town
Option 2: Dharavi
Option 3: Niza
Option 4: Khayelitsha
Correct Answer: Dharavi
Solution : The correct answer is Dharavi.
Dharavi is often referred to as Asia's largest slum. It is important to mention that the term "slum" can be contentious and stigmatizing and Dharavi is a place where a significant number of people live in challenging socio-economic conditions. It
Question : If in a $\triangle$PQR, $\angle$P = $88^\circ$, PQ and PR are produced to points S and T respectively. If the bisectors of $\angle$SQR and $\angle$TRQ meet at the point O. Find $\angle$QOR.
Option 1: $42^\circ$
Option 2: $46^\circ$
Option 3: $44^\circ$
Option 4: $48^\circ$
Correct Answer: $46^\circ$
Solution : $\angle QOR =90^\circ-\frac{1}{2}\angle P$ ⇒ $\angle QOR =90^\circ-\frac{88}{2}=46^\circ$ Hence, the correct answer is $46^\circ$.
Question : In a business, A and C invested amounts in the ratio 2 : 1, while A and B invested amounts in the ratio 3 : 2. If their total annual profit is Rs. 157300, what is B's share of the profit?
Option 1: Rs. 24200
Option 2: Rs. 48000
Option 3: Rs. 36300
Option 4: Rs. 48400
Correct Answer: Rs. 48400
Solution : Given: In a business A and C invested amounts in the ratio of 2 : 1 i.e. A : C = 2 : 1 A and B invested amounts in the ratio 3 : 2 i.e. A : B = 3 : 2 Their
Question : Since 2004, which of the following states in India has been the permanent venue of the International Film Festival of India?
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: New Delhi
Option 3: Goa
Option 4: Maharashtra
Correct Answer: Goa
Solution : The correct option is Goa.
Goa has been the permanent location of the International Film Festival of India since its 35th edition in 2004. The International Film Festival of India, or IFFI, was established in 1952, and it takes place in November every year.
Question : Directions: Which number will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, ?
Option 1: 245
Option 2: 250
Option 3: 260
Option 4: 255
Correct Answer: 255
Solution : Given: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, ?
Add 1 to twice the previous number to get the next number of the given series – (3 × 2) + 1 = 6 + 1 = 7; (7 × 2) + 1 = 14 + 1
Question : Direction: Which of the following cubes in the answer figure cannot be made based on the unfolded cube in the question figure?
Question figure:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution :
faces
And faces
So, the dice become
Hence, third option is correct.
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