Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The sum of twice a number and thrice its reciprocal is $\frac{25}{2}$. What is the number?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given: The sum of a twice a number and thrice its reciprocal is $\frac{25}{2}$. Let the number be $x$. According to the question, $2x+\frac{3}{x}=\frac{25}{2}$ $\Rightarrow 4x^2+6=25x$ $\Rightarrow 4x^2-25x+6=0$ $\Rightarrow 4x^2-24x-x+6=0$ $\Rightarrow (4x-1)(x-6)=0$ $\Rightarrow (4x-1)=0$ or $(x-6)=0$ $\Rightarrow x=6$ or $\frac{1}{4}$ After checking the options, we
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Her judicious act made him popular overnight.
Option 1: Criminal
Option 2: Unwise
Option 3: Loyal
Option 4: Lawful
Correct Answer: Unwise
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word judicious means having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Unwise means not sensible, which makes it the correct antonym.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The study of atmospheric phenomena is called :
Option 1: astrology
Option 2: meteorology
Option 3: seismology
Option 4: astronomy
Correct Answer: meteorology
Solution : The correct answer is meteorology.
The study of the atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and the influences of the atmosphere on our weather is known as meteorology. A flaming rock hurtling through space is referred to as a meteor in modern times, which is also the root
Question : In a circle, an arc subtends an angle of 84° at the centre. If the length of the arc is 22 cm, then the radius of the circle (in cm) is equal to: Take $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$
Option 1: 19
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 17
Option 4: 13
Correct Answer: 15
Solution : The angle subtended by an arc at the centre = $84^\circ$ Length of given arc = 22 cm Let the radius of the circle be $r$. We know, length of arc = $\frac{\theta}{360^\circ}\times 2\pi r$ As per given condition, $\frac{84^\circ}{360^\circ}\times 2 \pi r = 22$
Question : Directions: Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group?
Option 1: SRP
Option 2: JIG
Option 3: HGE
Option 4: FCB
Correct Answer: FCB
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: SRP; S – 1 = R; S – 3 = P Second option: JIG; J – 1 = I; J – 3 = G Third option: HGE; H – 1 = G; H – 3 = E Fourth
Question : The base of a right pyramid is an equilateral triangle of side $10\sqrt3$ cm. If the total surface area of the pyramid is $270\sqrt3$ sq. cm. its height is:
Option 1: $12\sqrt3$ cm
Option 2: $10$ cm
Option 3: $10\sqrt3$ cm
Option 4: $12$ cm
Correct Answer: $12$ cm
Solution :
Given: The base of a right pyramid is an equilateral triangle. Side of a triangle $AB = 10\sqrt3$ cm The total surface area of a pyramid $= 270\sqrt3$ cm2 $\therefore$ Inradius of a triangle $OE = \frac{\text{side of equilateral triangle}}{2\sqrt3}$ = $\frac{10\sqrt3}{2\sqrt3}=5$ cm
Question : Find the fourth proportion for 15, 55, and 81.
Option 1: 231
Option 2: 297
Option 3: 335
Option 4: 313
Correct Answer: 297
Solution : Assuming the fourth proportion is $x$. 15 : 55 :: 81 : $x$ ⇒ $\frac{15}{55}$ = $\frac{81}{x}$ ⇒ $x$ = $\frac{81×55}{15}$ ⇒ $x$ = 297 Hence, the correct answer is 297.
Question : Which of the following statements is correct regarding large dams?
I. They have social problems because they displace a large number of peasants and tribals without adequate compensation or rehabilitation. II. They have Environmental problems because they contribute enormously to deforestation and the loss of biological diversity.
Option 1: Only I
Option 2: Both I and II
Option 3: Only II
Option 4: Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: Both I and II
Solution : The correct option is Both I and II.
Large dams often lead to the displacement of communities, including peasants and tribals, due to the inundation of land. This can result in social problems, as the affected people may be displaced without adequate
Question : Directions: If A denotes +, B denotes –, and C denotes ×, then (10 C 4) A (4 C 4) B 6 = ?
Option 1: 46
Option 2: 50
Option 3: 55
Option 4: 58
Correct Answer: 50
Solution : Given: (10 C 4) A (4 C 4) B 6 = ?
On replacing the letters with mathematical signs, the equation becomes – = (10 × 4) + (4 × 4) – 6 = 40 + 16 – 6 = 50
Hence, the second option
Question : ______, also known as search unemployment, occurs when workers lose their current job and are in the process of finding another one.
Option 1: Voluntary unemployment
Option 2: Disguised unemployment
Option 3: Frictional unemployment
Option 4: Classical unemployment
Correct Answer: Frictional unemployment
Solution : The correct option is Frictional unemployment.
Frictional unemployment, also known as search unemployment, occurs when workers lose their current jobs and are in the process of finding another one. This type of unemployment is often temporary and occurs due to the natural transitions
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