Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which dance is performed by women of Maharashtra?
Option 1: Ghoomar dance
Option 2: Bihu dance
Option 3: Lavani dance
Option 4: Bhangra dance
Correct Answer: Lavani dance
Solution : The correct answer is the Lavani dance.
Lavani is a traditional folk dance performed by women dancers in Maharashtra. In this, dancers wear long sarees in bright colours, wear ghungroos, and perform on dholak beats. This folk dance has contributed significantly to the
Question : Directions: The following pie chart shows the study time of different subjects of a student in a day. Study the pie chart and answer the following question. Instead of 10%, if the student spends 15% studying other subjects and the time is taken from the time scheduled to study math and if used to study 20 hours per day, then the difference of time for studying maths per day is:
Option 1: 30 minutes
Option 2: 45 minutes
Option 3: 1 hour
Option 4: 1 hour 30 minutes
Correct Answer: 1 hour
Solution : Total time of reading = 20 hours. He study for mathematics earlier = 30% The new percentage of time spends on mathematics = 30% – 5% = 5% Required difference = 5% of 20 = 1 hour Hence, the correct answer is 1 hour.
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 - operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (25, 49, 81) (169, 225, 289)
Option 1: (441, 529, 676)
Option 2: (100, 144, 256)
Option 3: (289, 361, 441)
Option 4: (121, 169, 289)
Correct Answer: (289, 361, 441)
Solution : Given: (25, 49, 81); (169, 225, 289)
Here, the numbers of the given sets are the perfect squares of the consecutive odd numbers. (25, 49, 81)→$\sqrt25$ = 5; $\sqrt49$ = 7; $\sqrt81$ = 9 (169, 225, 289)→$\sqrt169$ = 13; $\sqrt225$ = 15; $\sqrt289$
Question : Directions: From the answer figures, select the one that can be formed from the components given in the question figure.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : The various parts of the figure can be numbered as follows –
The parts can be arranged in the following manner –
The above-compiled figure matches the figure given in the third option. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : The sides of a triangle are of length 8 cm, 15 cm, and 17 cm. Find the area of the triangle.
Option 1: 65 cm2
Option 2: 75 cm2
Option 3: 60 cm2
Option 4: 70 cm2
Correct Answer: 60 cm2
Solution : The sides are 8 cm, 17 cm, and 15 cm. Let $a=8,b=17,$ and $c=15$ Semi perimeter, $s=\frac{a+b+c}{2}=\frac{8+17+15}{2}=20$ Area of the triangle by Heron's Formula, Area of the triangle $= \sqrt{s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)}$ ⇒ Area of the triangle $= \sqrt{20(20−8)(20−17)(20−15)}$ ⇒ Area of the triangle $=
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).
The President of India administers the oath of office to the Council of Ministers.
(1) imposes the promise
(2) supervises the oath taking ceremony
(3) reads out the oath
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice, as it requires no improvement.
The sentence is grammatically and structurally correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question below, some statements are followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: I. We are going back again to our ancestors and finding out the importance of Yoga and Pranayam. II. People in the West have already opted for it. It does not require any external equipment but only body and soul. Conclusions: I. Ancient science is the treasure of many cures and natural remedies for various diseases. II. Technology has overshadowed these ancient sources and introduced new concepts of fitness called gym.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Conclusions I and II both follow
Option 3: Neither I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusions I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I follows
Solution : According to the above-given statement,
Conclusion I: Ancient science is the treasure of many cures and natural remedies for various diseases – This conclusion logically follows from the given statements. Statement I suggests that people are exploring the importance of Yoga and
Question : Directions: Which of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following words? 1. House 2. Palace 3. Bungalow 4. Hut
Option 1: 1, 2, 3, 4
Option 2: 2, 3, 1, 4
Option 3: 3, 2, 1, 4
Option 4: 4, 1, 3, 2
Correct Answer: 4, 1, 3, 2
Solution : Given: 1. House 2. Palace 3. Bungalow 4. Hut
According to space, the arrangement is – The hut is the smallest place with less space when compared to the others. Next comes the Flat followed by the bungalow. The palace comes at
Question : Select the wrongly spelt word.
Option 1: Arduous
Option 2: Arrogate
Option 3: Artifect
Option 4: Articulate
Correct Answer: Artifect
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
There is an error in the word "artifect", where "i" should be replaced with "e" and the letter "e" should be replaced with "a".
Artefact: This refers to any object made or modified by human beings. In the
Question : A, B, and C received an amount of Rs. 8400 and distributed it among themselves in the ratio 6 : 8 : 7, respectively. If they save in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 4, respectively, and B saves Rs. 400, then what is the ratio of the expenditures of A, B, and C respectively?
Option 1: 6 : 8 : 7
Option 2: 8 : 6 : 7
Option 3: 9 : 14 : 10
Option 4: 12 : 7 : 9
Correct Answer: 9 : 14 : 10
Solution : Given: A, B, and C received an amount of Rs. 8400. The sum A will receive $= 6 ×\frac{8400}{6+8+7} = 6 × \frac{8400}{21} = 2400$ Amount B will receive $= 8 × \frac{8400}{6+8+7} = 8 × \frac{8400}{21}= 3200$ The amount C
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