Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Net domestic product is calculated as_______.
Option 1: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - Depreciation
Option 2: Gross National Product (GNP) - Depreciation
Option 3: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - Net income earned from abroad
Option 4: Gross National Product (GNP) - Net income earned from abroad
Correct Answer: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - Depreciation
Solution : The correct option is Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - Depreciation.
The correct formula for Net Domestic Product (NDP) is Gross Domestic Product (GDP) minus depreciation.
NDP = GDP - Depreciation
where GDP represents the total value of all goods
Question : O, T, and P can do a piece of work in 3, 4, and 6 hours respectively. If they are working together, then in how much time they will finish the work?
Option 1: 1 hour
Option 2: 1 hour 10 minutes
Option 3: 1 hour 20 minutes
Option 4: 1 hour 15 minutes
Correct Answer: 1 hour 20 minutes
Solution : Given, O, T, and P can do a piece of work in 3, 4, and 6 hours respectively. One day work of O, T, and P will be $\frac{1}{3}$, $\frac{1}{4}$, and $\frac{1}{6}$ respectively. Total one day work of O, T, and P
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Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Eyes : Tears :: ? : ?
Option 1: Heart : Artery
Option 2: Sea : Water
Option 3: Volcano : Lava
Option 4: Hunger : Bread
Correct Answer: Volcano : Lava
Solution : Given: Eyes : Tears (The relationship in the given pair indicates a cause-and-effect relationship, where tears are produced by the eyes.)
First option: Heart : Artery; This pair represents a relationship between an organ and a vessel that is part of the
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ?, 13, 21
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Given: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ?, 13, 21
Here, add the first term to the second to obtain the third term, then add the second term to the third to obtain the fourth term, and so on. 1 + 1 = 2; 1 +
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. I have think tomorrow I will take my belongings to the new apartment.
Option 1: I think
Option 2: I will think
Option 3: I had think
Option 4: I am think
Correct Answer: I think
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
It is a common way to express a current intention or plan for the future. In English, the simple present tense is often used to discuss scheduled events or plans. The verb "think" in this context
Question : Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
DEPRESSED
Option 1: DOLEFUL
Option 2: DYNAMIC
Option 3: STURDY
Option 4: NOISY
Correct Answer: DOLEFUL
Solution : The first option is correct.
Depressed means very unhappy, often for a long period of time.
Doleful denotes sad or unhappy, making it a fitting synonym.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question, four number pairs are given. In each pair, the number on the left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule /Relation. Three pairs are similar based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives. (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.)
Option 1: 168 – 336
Option 2: 512 –1024
Option 3: 358 – 726
Option 4: 624 – 1248
Correct Answer: 358 – 726
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: (168 – 336); 168 × 2 = 336 Second option: (512 –1024); 512 × 2 = 1024 Third option: (358 – 726); 358 × 2 = 716 ≠ 726 Fourth option: (624 – 1248); 624 ×
Question : A chord is drawn in a circle of radius 10 cm, if the distance of the chord from the centre is 6 cm, then the length of the chord (in cm) is:
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 16
Correct Answer: 16
Solution : In $\triangle AOS$, AO is the radius. ⇒ $AO = 10$ cm It is right-angled at S, Applying Pythagoras theorem, we get, $AO^2=OS^2+AS^2$ ⇒ $10^2=6^2+AS^2$ ⇒ $100-36=AS^2$ ⇒ $AS^2 = 64$ ⇒ $AS=8 $ cm Now, $AS = \frac{1}{2}×$ Length of the chord ⇒ Length
Question : Which of the following has Kharif crops only?
Option 1: Maize and peas
Option 2: Barley and gram
Option 3: Cotton and paddy
Option 4: Paddy and mustard
Correct Answer: Cotton and paddy
Solution : The correct answer is Cotton and paddy.
Crops that depend on monsoonal rains to grow are known as kharif crops. They are during the southwest monsoon season, which begins in July with the first rains. Since more than 80% of all rice produced
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Vacation : Holiday :: Vocation : ?
Option 1: Money
Option 2: Pleasure
Option 3: Degree
Option 4: Career
Correct Answer: Career
Solution :
Given: Vacation : Holiday :: Vocation : ?
Like, vacation and holiday are the synonyms of each other. Similarly, from the given options, the synonym of vocation is a career.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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