Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Decimate
Option 1: Mend
Option 2: Wreck
Option 3: Harbour
Option 4: Establish
Correct Answer: Wreck
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Decimate means to severely reduce or destroy a large portion of something, often referring to a population or a substantial quantity. On the other hand, wreck means to cause severe damage or destruction.
The meanings of the other
Question : If $\operatorname{cosec B} = \frac{3}{2}$, then what is the value of $\mathrm{\cot B \sin B} $?
Option 1: $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$
Option 2: $\frac{4}{3 \sqrt{3}}$
Option 3: $\frac{3 \sqrt{2}}{2}$
Option 4: $\frac{2 \sqrt{5}}{3}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$
Solution : Given that $\operatorname{cosec B} = \frac{3}{2}$. $\mathrm{\sin B = \frac{2}{3}}$ $⇒\mathrm{\cos B = \sqrt{1 - \sin^2 B} = \sqrt{1 - \left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^2} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{4}{9}} = \sqrt{\frac{5}{9}} = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}}$ $⇒\mathrm{\cot B = \frac{\cos B}{\sin B} = \frac{\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}}{\frac{2}{3}} = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}}$ $\therefore \mathrm{\cot B \sin B =
Question : If $\cos^{4}\theta-\sin^{4}\theta=\frac{2}{3}$, then the value of $1-2\sin^{2}\theta$ is:
Option 1: $\frac{2}{3}$
Option 2: $\frac{3}{2}$
Option 3: $1$
Option 4: $0$
Correct Answer: $\frac{2}{3}$
Solution : $\cos^{4}\theta-\sin^{4}\theta=\frac{2}{3}$ ⇒ $(\cos^{2}\theta-\sin^{2}\theta)(\cos^{2}\theta+\sin^{2}\theta) = \frac{2}{3}$ We know that, $\cos^{2}\theta+\sin^{2}\theta= 1$ ⇒ $(\cos^{2}\theta-\sin^{2}\theta)=\frac{2}{3}$ Putting the value of $\cos^{2}\theta = 1-\sin^{2}\theta$ ⇒ $(1-\sin^{2}\theta-\sin^{2}\theta)=\frac{2}{3}$ $\therefore(1-2\sin^{2}\theta)=\frac{2}{3}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{2}{3}$.
Question : $\triangle\mathrm{ABC}$ is a right angled triangle. $\angle \mathrm{A}=90°$, $AB = 4$ cm, and $BC = 5$ cm. What is the value of $\cos B + \cot C$?
Option 1: $\frac{17}{20}$
Option 2: $\frac{29}{20}$
Option 3: $\frac{23}{20}$
Option 4: $\frac{31}{20}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{31}{20}$
Solution : Using the Pythagoras theorem we get, $AC^2=BC^2-AB^2$ ⇒ $AC=\sqrt{5^2-4^2}$ ⇒ $AC=3$ cm Now, $\cos B=\frac{4}{5}$ and $\cot C=\frac{3}{4}$ So, $\cos B + \cot C=\frac{4}{5}+\frac{3}{4}=\frac{31}{20}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{31}{20}$.
Question : The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar, was:
Option 1: Lal Kalawant
Option 2: Banda Singh Bahadur
Option 3: Ramtanu Pandey
Option 4: Markandey Pandey
Correct Answer: Ramtanu Pandey
Solution : The correct answer is Ramtanu Pandey.
Tansen, one of Akbar's court's famed Navratnas, is regarded as one of India's most remarkable musicians. He was born as Ramtanu Pandey and was originally Hindu. Notably, he served as the court poet for both Emperor Akbar
Question : The line chat given below shows the number of male teachers and female teachers in 5 schools. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? I. The total number of male teachers in all 5 schools is 106.6% of the total number of female teachers in the 5 schools. II. The number of female teachers in School E is 11.73% more than the number of male teachers in School I.
Option 1: Only II
Option 2: Only I
Option 3: Both I and II
Option 4: Neither I or II
Correct Answer: Only II
Solution : Statement I: The total number of male teachers in all 5 schools is 106.6% of the total number of female teachers in the 5 schools. From the given graph, Total number of male teachers in all the schools = 260 + 280 + 270
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Tokyo : Japan :: ? : ?
Option 1: Havana : Cuba
Option 2: Thailand : Bangkok
Option 3: Egypt : Cairo
Option 4: Italy : Rome
Correct Answer: Havana : Cuba
Solution : Given: Tokyo : Japan (Tokyo is the capital city of Japan.)
Let's check the given options – First option: Havana : Cuba; Havana is the capital city of Cuba. Second option: Thailand : Bangkok; Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand but the
Question : Directions: Out of the given letter clusters, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one letter cluster is NOT like the other three. Select the letter cluster which is different from the rest.
Option 1: CX
Option 2: AZ
Option 3: FU
Option 4: MP
Correct Answer: MP
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: CX; C and X are opposite pairs. Second option: AZ; A and Z are opposite pairs. Third option: FU; F and U are opposite pairs. Fourth option: MP; M and P are not opposite pairs.
The fourth option
Question : Directions: The expenditure of a family in a month is represented by a pie chart. Read it carefully to answer the question.
The % of money spent on food compared to house rent is:
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 12.5%
Option 3: 50%
Option 4: none
Correct Answer: 25%
Solution : Money spent on food = 150° Percentage of money spent on food $=\frac{150}{360}×100=41.67$ Money spent on house rent = 120° Percentage of money spent on food $=\frac{120}{360}×100=33.33$ Difference of percentage = 41.67 – 33.33 = 8.34% $\therefore$ The % of money spent on food compared
Question : The pie chart given here shows the spending of a country on various sports during a year. Study the graph carefully to answer these questions. If the total amount spent on sports during the year was INR 1,50,00,000, then the amount spent on Cricket and hockey together was:
Option 1: INR 60,00,000
Option 2: INR 75,00,000
Option 3: INR 50,00,000
Option 4: INR 37,50,000
Correct Answer: INR 60,00,000
Solution : The total amount spent on sports during the year was INR 1,50,00,000. Percentage of amount spent on Cricket and hockey together = 20% + 20% = 40% So, the amount spent on Cricket and hockey together = $\frac{40}{100}\times 15000000$ = 60,00,000 Hence, the correct
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