Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Flight 2. Fly 3. Fan 4. Finance 5. Fighter
Option 1: 3, 5, 4, 1, 2
Option 2: 3, 5, 4, 2, 1
Option 3: 3, 4, 5, 2, 1
Option 4: 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
Correct Answer: 3, 5, 4, 1, 2
Solution : Given: 1. Flight 2. Fly 3. Fan 4. Finance 5. Fighter
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter F, then move on to the next letter. Step 2: The
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statement I: Ibrahim is taller than Rakesh who is taller than Shyam. Statement II: Shyam is shorter than David. Conclusion I: Ibrahim is taller than Shyam. Conclusion II: David is taller than Ibrahim.
Option 1: Only I follows
Option 2: Neither I nor II follows
Option 3: Only II follows
Option 4: Both I and II follows
Correct Answer: Only I follows
Solution : Given: Statement I: Ibrahim is taller than Rakesh who is taller than Shyam. Ibrahim > Rakesh > Shyam Statement II: Shyam is shorter than David. David > Shyam After combining all the statements – Ibrahim / David > Rakesh / David > Shyam
Question : Kalinga is the ancient name of coastal _____.
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Odisha
Option 3: Kerala
Option 4: Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: Odisha
Solution : The correct option is Odisha.
Kalinga is the ancient name of the coastal region that roughly corresponds to the present-day Indian state of Odisha. The historical significance of Kalinga is well-known due to the famous Kalinga War, fought in 261 BCE, which had a
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence.
The childhood days are peaceful days of our life.
Option 1: halcyon days
Option 2: live wire days
Option 3: all years
Option 4: hard and fast days
Correct Answer: halcyon days
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
Halcyon days refer to a period of time that is peaceful, happy, and carefree. In the context of the sentence, it accurately captures the idea that childhood days refer to tranquil and happy times in one's life.
Question : If X = 600 and Y = 800, then X is how much percentage less than Y?
Option 1: 33.33%
Option 2: 25%
Option 3: 75%
Option 4: 35%
Correct Answer: 25%
Solution : Given: X = 600 and Y = 800 Required percentage = $\frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Value of Y}}$ × 100% = $\frac{800–600}{800}$ × 100% =$\frac{200}{800}$ × 100% = 25% Hence, the correct answer is 25%.
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
INDISPENSABLE
Option 1: FUNDAMENTAL
Option 2: CRUCIAL
Option 3: INESSENTIAL
Option 4: BASIC
Correct Answer: INESSENTIAL
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Indispensable: It denotes something necessary.
Inessential: It denotes a thing that is not necessary.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Who among the following is not a professional Indian Classical Dancer?
Option 1: Mallika Sarabhai
Option 2: Vasundhara Doraswamy
Option 3: Shreya Ghoshal
Option 4: Shovana Narayan
Correct Answer: Shreya Ghoshal
Solution : The correct answer is Shreya Ghoshal.
Shreya Ghoshal is an Indian singer and not an Indian classical dancer, while the other three options are famous Indian classical dancers. Mallika Sarabhai is an Indian classical dancer. She got the Padma Bhushan Award in 2010.
Question : A man offers a 40% discount on an item which has been marked 50% above the cost price. If the selling price of the item is INR 1,305, then the cost price is:
Option 1: INR 1,360
Option 2: INR 1,450
Option 3: INR 1,680
Option 4: INR 1,560
Correct Answer: INR 1,450
Solution : Selling price = INR 1,305 Selling price = Marked price – Discount ⇒ Selling price = Marked Price – $\frac{40}{100}$ × Marked price ⇒ Marked price = $\frac{100}{(100-40)}\times 1305$ = INR 2175 Marked price = 1.5 × Cost price ⇒ Cost price = $\frac{1}{1.5}\times
Question : The natural gaps across the mountains which provide routes are called
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct answer is Passes.
Passes are the natural gaps in the mountain ranges which provide a way for passage and reduce the travel time.
Example-
Khunjerab Pass connects Kashmir and China, Banihal Pass connects Jammu and Srinagar, Zoji La between Srinagar and Leh, Shipki La
Question : Directions: A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the first option is correct.
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