Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : How many prime numbers are there between 100 and 120?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : To find the prime numbers between 100 and 120, we'll check each number in that range to see if it is divisible by any number other than 1 and itself. We need to find the prime numbers between 100 and 120 are: 101, 103, 107,
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
The Kadampuzha Devi is (worth seeing temple) in Kerala.
(1) one of the worth seeing temples.
(2) a temple worth seeing
(3) a temple of worth being seen
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
This is because "worth seeing temple" which is grammatically incorrect should be replaced with "a temple worth seeing" which means thereby indicating that The Kadampuzha Devi temple is worth visiting.
"Worth" is a modifier followed by the {-ing)
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. You will never regret this wonderful experience with your life.
Option 1: regret this wonderful
Option 2: experience with your life.
Option 3: You will never
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: experience with your life.
Solution : The second option is correct.
The preposition in is more appropriate in this context when talking about experiences that become a part of one's life. The usage of with in this context is not grammatically incorrect, but it is less idiomatic and
Question : How many kilograms of rice costing INR 52 per kg must be mixed with 35 kg of rice costing INR 45 per kg to get a gain of 10% by selling the resulting mixture of rice at the rate of INR 55 per kg?
Option 1: 87.5 kg
Option 2: 90.0 kg
Option 3: 85.0 kg
Option 4: 82.5 kg
Correct Answer: 87.5 kg
Solution : Gain% = 10% The selling price of the mixture = INR 55 Amount of rice costing INR 45 per kg = 35 kg Let the quantity of rice costing Rs. 42 per kg be $x$ kg The cost price of the mixture = Rs.
Question : The following table represents the number of five different types of cars A, B, C, D, and E manufactured by a company over five years. Read the table carefully and answer the question given below:
What is the percentage increment in the production of D-type cars in the year 2022 in comparison to the previous year? (correct up to two decimal places)
Option 1: 6.95%
Option 2: 5.95%
Option 3: 6.13%
Option 4: 6.33%
Correct Answer: 6.33%
Solution : From the table, we can see that the production of D-type cars in the year 2021 was 1975 and in the year 2022 it was 2100. The percentage increment can be calculated using the formula, $\text{Percentage Increment} = \left( \frac{\text{Final Value} - \text{Initial Value}}{\text{Initial Value}}
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster should come in place of (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? HTD, DPZ, ?, VHR, RDN
Option 1: ZLX
Option 2: XMW
Option 3: ZLV
Option 4: YMV
Correct Answer: ZLV
Solution : Given: HTD, DPZ, ?, VHR, RDN
In the above-given letter clusters, subtract 4 from the place value of each letter of the previous term to obtain the next term. HTD→H – 4 = D; T – 4 = P; D – 4 = Z→DPZ DPZ→D
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error."
Krishnakali, an early riser and a nature-lover (1) / goes to morning walk at Rabindra (2) / Sarovar Lake before dawn. (3) / No error (4)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
In this sentence, the preposition "to" should be replaced with the preposition "for".
"To" is used for direction or destination, whereas "for" is used for purpose, so the morning walk is the purpose and not
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. The thieves entered a house at night and decamp with valuable worth Rs. 50,000.
Option 1: decamped with valuables
Option 2: No improvement
Option 3: decamps with valuable
Option 4: decamping with valuably
Correct Answer: decamped with valuables
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
The past indefinite tense is used to indicate an action that happened in the past. Valuables should be used instead of valuable to indicate multiple valuable items,
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The thieves entered
Question : The main factor for the accelerated growth of population in India is
Option 1: low birth rate and low death rate
Option 2: a high birth rate and a falling death rate
Option 3: a rising birth rate and a rising death rate
Option 4: a high birth rate and high death rate
Correct Answer: a high birth rate and a falling death rate
Solution : The correct answer is a high birth rate and a falling death rate.
India will have a mortality rate of 7.416 per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023. One of the key reasons for India's population expansion is a
Question : Directions: In the following question, two statements are given and four conclusions I, II, III, and IV. You have to consider the two statements true even if they seem at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statements: Anand is an artist. Artists are beautiful. Conclusions: 1. All beautiful people are artists. 2. Anand is beautiful. 3. Anand is not beautiful. 4. Beautiful people are not artists.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Only conclusion III follows
Option 4: Only conclusion IV follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : Based on the given statements, let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: All beautiful people are artists – Based on the given statements, it is clear that artists are beautiful. But it does not mean that all beautiful people are also artists.
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