Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The sum of money at simple interest amounts to INR 750 in 3 years and to INR 825 in 4 years. The sum is:
Option 1: INR 475
Option 2: INR 500
Option 3: INR 550
Option 4: INR 525
Correct Answer: INR 525
Solution : Simple interest for 1 year = 825 − 750 = INR 75 Simple interest for 4 years = 75 × 4 = INR 300 $\therefore$ Principal = 825 − 300 = INR 525 Hence, the correct answer is INR 525.
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Being ill, he came to work.
(1) He came to work and fell ill.
(2) Despite coming to work, he was ill.
(3) In spite of being ill, he came to work.
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The phrase "Being ill" in the original sentence functions as a participial phrase. Participial phrases are often used to provide additional information about the subject of a sentence. In this case, "Being ill" describes the state or condition
Question : The perimeters of two similar triangles XYZ and PQR are respectively 62 cm and 42 cm. If PQ = 21 cm, find XY.
Option 1: 27 cm
Option 2: 28 cm
Option 3: 29 cm
Option 4: 31 cm
Correct Answer: 31 cm
Solution : Since the ratio of the corresponding sides of similar triangles is the same as the ratio of their perimeters. $\therefore \triangle$ XYZ ~ $\triangle$ PQR $⇒\frac{\text{XY}}{\text{PQ}} = \frac{\text{YZ}}{\text{QR}} = \frac{\text{XZ}}{\text{PR}} = \frac{62}{42}$ $⇒\frac{\text{XY}}{\text{PQ}} = \frac{62}{42}$ $⇒\frac{\text{XY}}{21} = \frac{62}{42}$ $⇒\text{XY} = \frac{62 \times 21}{42}$ $⇒\text{XY}
Question : When a stone is thrown into the calm water of a pond, the waves produced on the surface of the water in the pond are:
Option 1: Longitudinal
Option 2: Transverse
Option 3: Both longitudinal and transverse
Option 4: Waves are not produced
Correct Answer: Transverse
Solution : The correct option is Transverse.
When a stone is tossed into the calm water of a pond, the waves that form on the water's surface are transverse. Transverse waves are waves in which the particles of the medium travel perpendicular to the wave's propagation
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. BDGK : ACFJ :: ? : DFIM
Option 1: FKGH
Option 2: EGJN
Option 3: EGIK
Option 4: FGHI
Correct Answer: EGJN
Solution : Given: BDGK : ACFJ :: ? : DFIM
Like, BDGK : ACFJ; A + 1 = B, C + 1 = D, F + 1 = G, J + 1 = K Similarly, ? : DFIM; D + 1 = E, F + 1 =
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Animals, Dogs, Cats, Elephant
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Based on the general information – Dogs, Cats, and Elephants are animals. So, these circles will lie inside the circle of animals. But as all three animals are different from one another they won't have a common area in the Venn diagram. The Venn diagram is
Question : Who among the following was a famous ruler of the Maratha dynasty?
Option 1: Prithviraj Chauhan
Option 2: Man Singh
Option 3: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Option 4: Porus
Correct Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Solution : The correct option is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, commonly known as Shivaji, was a renowned and influential ruler in Indian history. He was the founder of the Maratha Empire, which was a powerful state in western India during the 17th
Question : which one of the following is known as the ' Pearl City'?
Option 1: Kandla
Option 2: Tuticorin
Option 3: Kochi
Option 4: Hyderabad
Correct Answer: Hyderabad
Solution : The correct answer is Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh is also known as Pearl City of India because of its freshwater pearl production. It is also considered as the major trading centre of pearl in India.
Naturally pearls are produced by the oyesters and mussels
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence. Playing fantasy games on the internet is an easy way to make money quickly, but it's risky.
Option 1: in for a penny in for a pound
Option 2: not fair and square
Option 3: making a quick buck
Option 4: bigger fish to fry
Correct Answer: making a quick buck
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Explanation: Making a quick buck means engaging in activities to earn money quickly, often without much effort or consideration for potential risks. In the context of the sentence provided, it fits perfectly as it refers
Question : A shopkeeper allows a rebate of 12% on the marked price of an article such that the selling price is Rs. 440. Then the marked price of the article is:
Option 1: Rs. 490
Option 2: Rs. 500
Option 3: Rs. 600
Option 4: Rs. 550
Correct Answer: Rs. 500
Solution : Let the marked price be $x$. According to the question, $\frac{100 - 12}{100}×x$ = 440 ⇒ $\frac{88}{100}×x$ = 440 $\therefore x$ = Rs. 500 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 500.
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