Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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".
With little creativity and hard work (1) / the project could have been (2) / successfully completed. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
The article "a" should be added before the determiner "little" to make the sentence grammatically correct as "a little" means some and is used in the positive sense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "With a
Question : Apple II is an example of ______ generation of computers.
Option 1: third
Option 2: second
Option 3: first
Option 4: fourth
Correct Answer: fourth
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth.
The Apple II is an example of a fourth-generation computer. The fourth-generation computers (1972–now) use microprocessors. Some other examples of fourth-generation computers are the IBM 4341, STAR 1000, and PUP 11. These computers were also known as microprocessors
Question : Which of the following pairs of "sports - medals" is correct regarding the performance of India in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games?
I. Javelin throw - Silver II. Men's Hockey - Gold
Option 1: Only II
Option 2: Neither I nor II
Option 3: Both I and II
Option 4: Only I
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II
Solution : The correct answer is Neither I nor II.
Neeraj Chopra won an Olympic gold medal in the javelin throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the best throw of 87.58 m. The Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal at
Question : $\mathrm{PQRS}$ is a cyclic quadrilateral. In $\mathrm{PQRS}, \angle \mathrm{P}$ is opposite to $\angle \mathrm{R}$. If $\angle \mathrm{P}$ and $\angle \mathrm{R}$ are $3 \mathrm{x}+5$ and $4 \mathrm{x}$ respectively, then what is the value of $\mathrm{x}$ ?
Option 1: 28 degrees
Option 2: 35 degrees
Option 3: 25 degrees
Option 4: 30 degrees
Correct Answer: 25 degrees
Solution : Given, $\angle \mathrm{P}=3\mathrm{x}+5$ and $\angle \mathrm{R}=4\mathrm{x}$ Since $\angle \mathrm{P}$ and $\angle \mathrm{R}$ are opposite to each other in a cyclic quadrilateral, we have $\angle \mathrm{P}+\angle \mathrm{R}=180^\circ$ ⇒ $3\mathrm{x}+5+4\mathrm{x}=180^\circ$ ⇒ $\mathrm{x}=25^\circ$ Hence, the correct answer is 25 degrees.
Question : 8 cm and 5 cm are the radii of two circles. If the distance between the centres of the two circles is 11 cm, then the length (in cm) of the common tangent of the two circles is:
Option 1: $2 \sqrt{7}$
Option 2: $3 \sqrt{7}$
Option 3: $\sqrt{7}$
Option 4: $4\sqrt{7}$
Correct Answer: $4\sqrt{7}$
Solution : Given: The distance between the centres of two circles having radii 8 cm and 5 cm, is 11cm. Let the radius of the bigger circle ($r_1$) = 8 cm, And the radius of the smaller circle ($r_2$) = 5 cm Distance between the centres of
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Legit
Option 1: Bona fide
Option 2: Endorsed
Option 3: Illegal
Option 4: Canonical
Correct Answer: Illegal
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Legit is a colloquial abbreviation for legitimate, meaning something that is legal, valid, or in accordance with the law, and illegal is the direct opposite, signifying something that is against the law, not permitted, or not legitimate.
Question : Which of the following is not a major iron ore belt in India?
Option 1: Maharashtra-Goa belt
Option 2: Haryana-Rajasthan belt
Option 3: Odisha-Jharkhand belt
Option 4: Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt
Correct Answer: Haryana-Rajasthan belt
Solution : The correct option is the Haryana-Rajasthan belt.
The Haryana-Rajasthan belt is not a major iron ore belt in India. The major iron ore belts in India are the Maharashtra-Goa belt, the Odisha-Jharkhand belt, and the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt.
The Maharashtra-Goa iron belt region is
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Affliction
Option 1: Predicament
Option 2: Mortgage
Option 3: Jeopardy
Option 4: Consolation
Correct Answer: Consolation
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Affliction refers to pain, suffering, or distress. Consolation means comfort or solace, serving as the opposite by providing relief or support.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : If the difference between the compound interest and simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at the rate of 4% per annum is INR 76, then what is the sum?
Option 1: INR 16,725
Option 2: INR 12,925
Option 3: INR 15,625
Option 4: INR 18,825
Correct Answer: INR 15,625
Solution : Given: Compound interest – Simple interest = 76 Rate, $R$ = 4% Let the sum be $P$. $P(\frac{R}{100})^{2}(3 +\frac{R}{100})=76$ ⇒ $P(\frac{4}{100})^{2}(3+\frac{4}{100})=76$ ⇒ $P(\frac{1}{625})(\frac{76}{25})=76$ $\therefore P=15625$ Hence, the correct answer is INR 15,625.
Question : The largest freshwater lake in India is :
Option 1: Dal lake
Option 2: Bhimtal lake
Option 3: Wular lake
Option 4: Nainital lake
Correct Answer: Wular lake
Solution : The correct answer is Wular Lake.
Wular Lake is located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir and is the largest freshwater lake in India. It is fed by the river Jhelum. It was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is
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