Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Direction: The table shows the percentage of the total population of a city in different age groups. Study the table and answer the question.
If the difference between the number of people in the age groups (46-55) and (16-25) is 0.975 million, then the total population (in millions) of the city is:
Option 1: 27
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 22
Option 4: 25
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : The difference between the number of people in the age groups (46–55) and (16–25) = 0.975 million The difference corresponds to the difference in their percentages = 18.25% – 15.00% = 3.25% of the total population ⇒ 3.25% × Total population = 0.975 million $\therefore$
Question : Fill in the blank with an appropriate option. A hallucination is an error in perception that is why it is often ______ mental health issues.
Option 1: accounted with
Option 2: suspended in
Option 3: dispose of
Option 4: associated with
Correct Answer: associated with
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence talks about a hallucination, describing it as an error in perception. The phrase "associated with" is used to indicate a connection or relationship between two things. In this context, the sentence suggests that hallucinations are
Question : If the number of goods demanded increases from 4000 to 6000 when the average income of the population increases from Rs. 26000 to Rs. 30000, find the Arc Income Elasticity of Demand.
Option 1: 0.5
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 1.4
Option 4: 2.8
Correct Answer: 2.8
Solution : The correct option is 2.8.
Arc elasticity is the elasticity of one variable concerning another between two given points.
Arc Income Elasticity of Demand = [(Q2 - Q1)/((Q1 + Q2)/2)]/[(Y2 - Y1)/((Y1 + Y2)/2)]
Where: Q1 = Initial quantity demanded (4000), Q2 = Final
Question : Directions: If A stands for ÷, B stands for ×, C stands for + and D stands for –, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 30 B 5 C 246 A 6 D 17 = ?
Option 1: 179
Option 2: 176
Option 3: 171
Option 4: 174
Correct Answer: 174
Solution : Given: A stands for ÷, B stands for ×, C stands for + and D stands for – 30 B 5 C 246 A 6 D 17 =
After substituting the symbols, the equation will be as follows – ⇒ 30 × 5 + 246
Question : Sal, acacia and bamboo, which are types of dry tropical forests, receive what amount of annual rainfall?
Option 1: From 51 cm to 151 cm
Option 2: Between 200 and 250 cm
Option 3: 251 cm or more
Option 4: Below 25 cm
Correct Answer: From 51 cm to 151 cm
Solution : The correct option is from 51 cm to 151 cm.
Sal, acacia, and bamboo are some of the most prevalent tree species in dry tropical forests. These woods receive an annual rainfall range of 51 cm to 151 cm, which
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Abandonment
Option 1: Profanity
Option 2: Dereliction
Option 3: Sanctity
Option 4: Commencement
Correct Answer: Dereliction
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The term abandonment refers to the act of leaving something or someone, often implying neglect or desertion. The word dereliction closely aligns with this meaning, specifically denoting the act of abandoning or neglecting one's responsibilities or
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, how are you is written as mp re ge and do you follow is coded as hk mp bo. How is you coded in the given language?
Option 1: mp
Option 2: rc
Option 3: gp
Option 4: bo
Correct Answer: mp
Solution : Given: 1. how are you⇒mp re ge 2. do you follow⇒hk mp bo
By comparing the two coded sentences, we find that – In sentences 1 and 2, you and mp are common.
So, you will be coded as mp. Hence, the first option is
Question : Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
She said, since it was evening, she had to go for a run.
Option 1: She said, “It is evening; I must ran.”
Option 2: She said, "It is evening; I might go for a run."
Option 3: She said, "It is evening; I should go for a run."
Option 4: She said, "It is evening; I must go for a run."
Correct Answer: She said, "It is evening; I must go for a run."
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
He said that he would be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there had been a death in his family.
Option 1: He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death in my family."
Option 2: He said, "I would be taking a leave of absence for 2 weeks as there been a death in my family."
Option 3: He said "I will be taking a leave of absence for two week as there is a death in my family."
Option 4: He said "I am going to take a leave for two weeks as there had been a death in my family."
Correct Answer: He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death in my family."
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Soften 2. Sterilize 3. Stick 4. Sterile 5. Status
Option 1: 1, 5, 4, 2, 3
Option 2: 2, 5, 1, 3, 4
Option 3: 5, 4, 2, 1, 3
Option 4: 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
Correct Answer: 1, 5, 4, 2, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Soften 2. Sterilize 3. Stick 4. Sterile 5. Status
Start from Soften because o comes before t → Soften Now, write Status because a comes before e → Status Now, write Sterile because e
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