Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: VNHK
Option 2: MONR
Option 3: NQMJ
Option 4: NBJM
Correct Answer: MONR
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: VNHK; None of the letters V, N, H, and K are vowels. Second option: MONR; The letter O is a vowel. Third option: NQMJ; None of the letters N, Q, M, and J are vowels. Fourth option: NBJM;
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The politician used a/an mild and indirect word to describe the controversial policy, in order to soften the blow.
Option 1: oxymoron
Option 2: metaphor
Option 3: euphemism
Option 4: hyperbole
Correct Answer: euphemism
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the sentence is euphemism. Euphemism refers to the use of a word or phrase in place of one that might be considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
The
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. The inflow of foreign portfolio funds into Indian equities have pushed up price-earning multiples and valuation.
Option 1: up price-earning multiples and valuation.
Option 2: The inflow of foreign portfolio funds
Option 3: No error
Option 4: into Indian equities have pushed
Correct Answer: into Indian equities have pushed
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
According to the subject-verb agreement rule, the verb must agree with the subject in number. If the subject is singular, the verb should be singular, and if the subject is plural, the verb should
Question : Chromosomes consists of
Option 1: DNA and lipids
Option 2: RNA and amino acids
Option 3: DNA and proteins
Option 4: RNA and sugar
Correct Answer: DNA and proteins
Solution : The correct answer is DNA and proteins.
Chromosomes are made up of DNA and protein. DNA is the genetic material that holds the instructions for the construction and maintenance of an organism. Proteins are molecules that perform several critical roles in the body,
Question : Directions: If 19 June 2001 is Tuesday, then what will be the day of the week on 14 August 2007?
Option 1: Sunday
Option 2: Monday
Option 3: Tuesday
Option 4: Friday
Correct Answer: Tuesday
Solution : Given: 19 June 2001 is a Tuesday.
Let's calculate the total number of days from the 19th of June 2001 to the 14th of August 2007 –
Number of days from 19 June 2001 to 31 December 2001 = 11 + 31 + 31 +
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 : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : The simple interest (in INR, rounded off to the tens place) on INR 12,300 from 22 May 1993 to 2 August 1993 (both days are included) at the rate of 12% per annum is:
Option 1: 300
Option 2: 200
Option 3: 250
Option 4: 350
Correct Answer: 300
Solution : Here, P = INR 12,300 R = 12% T = from 22 May 1993 to 2 August 1993 (both days are included) May = (31 – 22 + 1) days = 10 days June = 30 days July = 31 days August = 2 days
Question : A mobile phone is listed at 1,500 and a discount of 10% is offered on the price. What additional discount must be offered to the customer now to bring the net price to Rs. 1,242?
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 8%
Option 3: 12%
Option 4: 18%
Correct Answer: 8%
Solution : Given: List price = Rs. 1,500 Net price = Rs. 1,242 1st discount = $\frac{10}{100} × 1500$ = 150 Price after 1st discount = 1500 – 150 = 1,350 Difference between price after 1st discount and net price = 1350 – 1242 = 108 2nd
Question : The cost price of 60 articles is the same as the selling price of $x$ articles. If there is a profit of 20%, what is the value of $x$?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 50
Option 4: 80
Correct Answer: 50
Solution : Let the cost price of 1 article be P. Since the profit percent is 20%, the selling price of 1 article is 1.2P. Given that the cost price of 60 articles is equal to the selling price of $x$ articles. ⇒ 60 × P =
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Throw cold water on.
Option 1: To show indifference
Option 2: To rinse thoroughly
Option 3: To encourage
Option 4: To talk nicely
Correct Answer: To show indifference
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The idiom "throw cold water on" is an expression used to convey the act of discouraging or dampening enthusiasm or excitement about an idea or plan. The first option, "to show indifference", accurately captures
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