Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Have you ever been in New York?
(1) At
(2) To
(3) With
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
To should replace in in the sentence as the correct preposition. Here, the reference is in the past to know whether the person has visited the city before; so, to is used to indicate the destination
Question : Directions: GAMU is related to JDPX in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, LHTC is related to OKWF. To which of the following is BRLQ related following the same logic?
Option 1: EUOT
Option 2: DTNS
Option 3: ETOS
Option 4: CTOU
Correct Answer: EUOT
Solution : Given: GAMU is related to JDPX and LHTC is related to OKWF.
Add 3 to the place value of the letters of GAMU and LHTC to obtain their required codes – GAMU→G + 3 = J; A + 3 = D; M + 3 =
Question : Which Indian freedom fighter is also known as Bismarck of India?
Option 1: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Option 2: Mahatma Gandhi
Option 3: Lal Bahadur Shastri
Option 4: Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Solution : The correct option is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Vallabhbhai Patel is often referred to as the "Bismarck of India." This comparison is due to his role in unifying the numerous princely states after India gained independence in 1947. Patel played a crucial role in
Question : Which of the following is not a classical dance of India?
Option 1: Bhangra
Option 2: Bharatanatyam
Option 3: Manipuri
Option 4: Kathak
Correct Answer: Bhangra
Solution : The correct answer is Bhangra.
It is a traditional folk dance that originated in the Punjab region of India. Bhangra is not a classical dance form. It is the most famous folk dance form in Punjab. The Indian classical dance forms are Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi,
Question : Who is the first woman IPS officer in India?
Option 1: Sarojini Naidu
Option 2: Kiran Bedi
Option 3: Indira Gandhi
Option 4: Bachendri Pal
Correct Answer: Kiran Bedi
Solution : The correct answer is Kiran Bedi.
Kiran Bedi began her career as an ASP (Assistant Superintendent of Police) in Chanakyapuri, Delhi, becoming the country's first IPS officer. After joining the IPS services, she served in various roles, including antiterrorist specialist, narcotics officer, and
Question : At least two pairs of consecutive angles are supplementary in a _____.
Option 1: parallelogram
Option 2: isosceles trapezium
Option 3: none of these
Option 4: kite
Correct Answer: parallelogram
Solution : The sum of any two consecutive angles of a parallelogram is equal to 180°. (supplementary) Hence, the correct answer is 'parallelogram'.
Question : Which of the following pair of "player–sports" is correct? I. Lovlina Borgohain – Boxing II. Nikhat Zareen – Wrestling
Option 1: Neither I nor II
Option 2: Both I and II
Option 3: Only II
Option 4: Only I
Correct Answer: Only I
Solution : The correct answer is Only I.
I. Lovlina Borgohain – Boxing:
Lovlina Borgohain is an Indian boxer who has gained recognition for her achievements in the sport of boxing. She hails from Assam, India and has represented the country in various international boxing
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
Although the new fashion trend was quite popular, some critics were quick to deride it as a passing fad.
Option 1: Ridicule
Option 2: Hail
Option 3: Detest
Option 4: Applaud
Correct Answer: Ridicule
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Since deride means to laugh at somebody. Therefore, its synonym will be ridicule, as it is used to denote unkind laughter or behaviour that is intended to make somebody or something appear silly.
The meanings of the
Question : Directions: Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?
Option 1: JLN
Option 2: MOR
Option 3: CEH
Option 4: VXA
Correct Answer: JLN
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: JLN; J + 2 = L; L + 2 = N Second option: MOR; M + 2 = O; O + 3 = R Third option: CEH; C + 2 = E; E + 3 = H Fourth
Question : Which one of the following continents lies in the northern, southern and eastern hemispheres of the Earth?
Option 1: Australia
Option 2: Africa
Option 3: Europe
Option 4: South America
Correct Answer: Africa
Solution : The correct answer is Africa.
Africa is the second-largest continent on earth, and it spans from 37 degrees North latitude to 35 degrees South latitude and 51 degrees East longitude to 16 degrees East longitude, i.e., it lies in all the Northern, Southern, Eastern,
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