Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: If A means ×, B means +, C means –, and D means ÷, then 66 A 3 D 11 B 43 C 48 D 12 = ?
Option 1: 57
Option 2: 47
Option 3: 43
Option 4: 61
Correct Answer: 57
Solution : Given: 66 A 3 D 11 B 43 C 48 D 12 = ?
After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get – = 66 × 3 ÷ 11 + 43 – 48 ÷ 12 = 18 + 43 – 4 = 61
Question : As of 2022, there are ______ states in India.
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 28
Option 3: 31
Option 4: 21
Correct Answer: 28
Solution : The correct answer is 28.
There are 28 states and 8 Union Territories in India as of 2022. The youngest State formed was Telangana in 2014. From 31st October 2019, Jammu and Kashmir state was bifurcated into two union territories: Jammu and Kashmir and
Question : If $t^{2}-4t+1=0,$ then the value of $t^3+\frac{1}{t^3}$ is:
Option 1: 44
Option 2: 48
Option 3: 52
Option 4: 64
Correct Answer: 52
Solution : Given: $t^2 - 4t + 1 = 0$ ⇒ $t^2 + 1 = 4t$ ⇒ $\frac{t^2 + 1}{t} = 4$ ⇒ $t + \frac{1}{t} = 4$ On cubing both sides, $(\frac{t + 1}{t})^3 = 4^3$ Using identity: $(a+b)^{3}=a^{3}+b^{3}+3ab(a+b)$, We get: $t^3 + \frac{1}{t^3} + 3(t+\frac{1}{t})=
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
The invigilator did not know that the four friends were exchanging notes right at the front of him.
Option 1: of front of him
Option 2: for front of him
Option 3: No substitution required
Option 4: in front of him
Correct Answer: in front of him
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The phrase "right at the front of him" indicates the location where the friends were exchanging notes, emphasising their proximity to the invigilator. A suitable option to substitute this segment could be "right in
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary: i. Examination ii. Explicit iii. Expenditure iv. Experience
Option 1: i, iv, iii, ii
Option 2: i, ii, iii, iv
Option 3: i, iv, ii, iii
Option 4: i, iii, iv, ii
Correct Answer: i, iii, iv, ii
Solution : Given: i. Examination ii. Explicit iii. Expenditure iv. Experience
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Makeshift
Option 1: Resourceful
Option 2: Provisional
Option 3: Perpetual
Option 4: Inconsiderate
Correct Answer: Provisional
Solution : The right choice is the second option.
Explanation: Makeshift refers to something temporary or improvised, and provisional shares this sense of being temporary or interim, making it the most appropriate synonym.
The meanings of the other options are:
Question : Which one of the following players has the unique distinction of winning 50 Doubles Titles in A. T. P. tour history ?
Option 1: Leander Paes
Option 2: Novak Djokovic
Option 3: Andy Roddick
Option 4: Rafael Nadal
Correct Answer: Leander Paes
Solution : The correct answer is Leander Paes.
Leander Paes of India won his 50th ATP Tour Doubles title. He is the 24th player in history to achieve this accomplishment. Leander Adrian Paes OLY is a former professional tennis player from India. He is widely recognized
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 1, 6, 13, 22, 33, ?
Option 1: 47
Option 2: 43
Option 3: 46
Option 4: 44
Correct Answer: 46
Solution : Given: 1, 6, 13, 22, 33, ?
In the given series, add consecutive odd numbers starting from 5 to the previous number to get the next number. 1 + 5 = 6; 6 + 7 = 13; 13 + 9 = 22; 22 + 11
Question : Who emphasised the worship of god as Nirankar (Formless) in Punjab?
Option 1: Ranjit Singh
Option 2: Baba Ram Singh
Option 3: Baba Dyal Das
Option 4: Guru Gobind Singh
Correct Answer: Baba Dyal Das
Solution : The correct answer is Baba Dyal Das.
Baba Dyal Das, born in Peshawar, was the founder of the Nirankari sect of the Sikhs. Baba Dyal Das Sahajdhari believed that the god was formless, or Nirankar. A Nirankari Gurudwara was set up by him
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".
In spite of the doctor's stern warning (1) / Latika continued taking (2) / sugars in her milk. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
"Sugars" should be replaced with "sugar".
Sugar is the term for both the singular and plural forms. The word "sugars" doesn't exist.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "In spite of the doctor's stern warning Latika continued taking sugar
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