Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom or phrase. In black and white
Option 1: In writing
Option 2: In trouble
Option 3: In suspense
Option 4: In brief
Correct Answer: In writing
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The phrase "in black and white" refers to something that is written or documented, usually formally and officially. It implies a state of being clear, precise, and free from any ambiguity.
The meanings of the other
Question : Who among the following is a figure in Indian music?
Option 1: Vyjayanthi Mala
Option 2: Asha Bhosle
Option 3: Amrita Pritam
Option 4: Asha Parekh
Correct Answer: Asha Bhosle
Solution : The correct answer is Asha Bhosle.
Asha Bhosle is an Indian playback singer, and she was born in 1933 in Sangli, Maharashtra. She received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. She was honoured with the Padma
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Turn the lights _______ before you go to bed.
Option 1: on
Option 2: off
Option 3: out
Option 4: down
Correct Answer: off
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Off means to separate or disconnect, which in the context of the sentence means to disconnect the lights before going to bed.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: Turn the lights off before you go to bed.
Question : What is the compound interest on INR 62,500 for 2 years at 8% per annum compounded yearly?
Option 1: INR 10,500
Option 2: INR 10,300
Option 3: INR 10,400
Option 4: INR 10,600
Correct Answer: INR 10,400
Solution : When compounded annually, $ A= P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{n}$, Where $A$ is the total amount, $P$ is the principal amount, $R$ is the rate of interest per annum, and $n$ is the time in years. Given: $P$ = Rs. 62500 $R$ = 8% $n$ = 2 years
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ear eyes nose chin cheeks are written as si ei ki ri ni, nose legs hands fingers are written as gi fi di ei, eyes ear hands are written as ri si di, and legs cheeks eyes are written as ki gi si. How is chin coded in that language?
Option 1: ni
Option 2: si
Option 3: ri
Option 4: ki
Correct Answer: ni
Solution : Given: 1. ear eyes nose chin cheeks ⇒ si ei ki ri ni 2. nose legs hands fingers ⇒ gi fi di ei 3. eyes ear hands ⇒ ri si di 4. legs cheeks eyes ⇒ ki gi si
By comparing the coded sentences, we
Question : Who is called Rawalpindi Express?
Option 1: Sachin Tendulkar
Option 2: Shoaib Akhtar
Option 3: Rahul Dravid
Option 4: Imran Khan
Correct Answer: Shoaib Akhtar
Solution : The correct answer is Shoaib Akhtar.
Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler, is known as the "Rawalpindi Express" due to his incredible speed. He holds the record for bowling the fastest ball in cricket history during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. Akhtar bowled
Question : If 7 people working 4 hours a day can complete a task in 14 days. The number of days taken by 12 people working 8 hours a day will be:
Option 1: $5 \frac{1}{8}$ days
Option 2: $8$ days
Option 3: $4 \frac{1}{12}$ days
Option 4: $7 \frac{1}{4}$ days
Correct Answer: $4 \frac{1}{12}$ days
Solution : Total work = Number of people × Number of hours per day × Number of days $= 7 \times 4 \times 14 = 392$ Let $x$ be the number of days required. So, $392 = 12\times 8\times x$ $\therefore x = \frac{392}{96} =
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ROUTE is coded as 7, and SHARE is coded as 6. What is the code for TABLE in that code language?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: ROUTE is coded as 7, and SHARE is coded as 6.
Determine the sum of the digits of the sum of the positional value of ROUTE to obtain the required code – Positional values of letters of ROUTE R→18; O→15; U→21; T→20; E→5 18
Question : Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
_______threats to elephants requires public and political will to take action.
Option 1: Dignifying
Option 2: Addressing
Option 3: Perplexing
Option 4: Stagnating
Correct Answer: Addressing
Solution : The second option is correct.
In this context, addressing means dealing with or taking the necessary measures to resolve.
The sentence implies that in order to tackle or confront the threats facing elephants, there needs to be a desire or determination from the public and
Question : Soldering of two metals is possible because of the property of:
Option 1: Viscosity
Option 2: Osmosis
Option 3: Cohesion
Option 4: Surface tension
Correct Answer: Cohesion
Solution : The correct option is Cohesion.
The method of combining two metals with a solder alloy is known as soldering. Because of the cohesiveness property, which governs interactions between nearby components of the same substance and acts throughout an object's interior. At the layer separating
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