Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number. 391 : 626 :: 426 : ? :: 173 : 408
Option 1: 701
Option 2: 661
Option 3: 681
Option 4: 711
Correct Answer: 661
Solution : Given: 391 : 626 :: 426 : ? :: 173 : 408
The difference between the first number and the second number is 235. Here, 391 : 626→626 – 391 = 235 And, 173 : 408→408 – 173 = 235 Similarly, follow the same pattern
Question : Which of the following Schemes aims to provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India?
Option 1: WDF
Option 2: SVAMITVA
Option 3: NRLM
Option 4: PIDF
Correct Answer: SVAMITVA
Solution : The correct answer is SVAMITVA.
The scheme that aims to provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India is the "SVAMITVA" (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme. Launched by the Government of India, this initiative seeks to provide
Question : The following table shows the number of children in each house of a society.
What is the average number of children per house?
Option 1: 1.58
Option 2: 1.83
Option 3: 2.08
Option 4: 1.33
Correct Answer: 1.58
Solution : As per the table, The total number of children = 0 + 1 × 10 + 2 × 19 + 3 × 3 = 57 The total number of houses = 4 + 10 + 19 + 3 = 36 The average number of children
Question : Directions: Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series based on the English alphabetical order. GEF, JHI, MKL, PNO, ?
Option 1: TRS
Option 2: SQR
Option 3: QRS
Option 4: QRT
Correct Answer: SQR
Solution : Given: GEF, JHI, MKL, PNO, ?
Here, add 3 to the place value of each letter of the previous term to get the next term in the series. GEF→G + 3 = J; E + 3 = H; F + 3 = I→JHI JHI→J +
Question : In which state did PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Bulk Drug Park in October 2022?
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: Himachal Pradesh
Option 3: Punjab
Option 4: Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Himachal Pradesh.
During his visit to the state of Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a Bulk Drug Park in Una district. This initiative aims to decrease reliance on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) imports. Anticipated
Question : Directions: Three of the four groups of words are alike in some manner. Select the odd group of words.
Option 1: (Knife, Needle, Plumb line)
Option 2: (Surgeon, Warrior, Chef)
Option 3: (Farmer, Mason, Doctor)
Option 4: (Labourer, Tailor, Sculptor)
Correct Answer: (Knife, Needle, Plumb line)
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: (Knife, Needle, Plumb line); This group of words refers to the objects used for work. Second option: (Surgeon, Warrior, Chef); The group of words refers to the profession. Third option: (Farmer, Mason, Doctor); The group
Question : The following sentence has been divided into four parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The rich / should / help / poor.
Option 1: help
Option 2: should
Option 3: poor.
Option 4: The rich
Correct Answer: poor.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The error lies in the fourth part, where the definite article "the" is missing before the word "poor" to make the sentence grammatically correct. The definite article before the adjectives denotes the reference to a class of
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. 3 : 22; 6 : 211 (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: 8 : 509
Option 2: 5 : 113
Option 3: 7 : 330
Option 4: 4 : 59
Correct Answer: 4 : 59
Solution : Given: 3 : 22; 6 : 211
Find the cube of the first number, then subtract 5, to obtain the second number of the given pairs – (3 : 22)→33 – 5 = 27 – 5 = 22 (6 : 211)→63
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The fields remained barren despite the efforts of the local administration and agricultural scientists.
Option 1: Sterile
Option 2: Unforgiving
Option 3: Damp
Option 4: Fertile
Correct Answer: Fertile
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Barren refers to land or soil that is unable to produce crops or plants, often due to a lack of fertility, nutrients, or water.
Fertile describes land, soil, or conditions that are capable of producing abundant vegetation,
Question : The value of $\tan10°\tan15°\tan75°\tan80°$ is:
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 1
Option 3: –1
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : $\tan10°\tan15°\tan75°\tan80°$ $= \tan10°\tan15°\tan(90°-15°)\tan(90°-10°)$ $= \tan10°\tan15°\cot15°\cot10°$ $=1$ Hence, the correct answer is 1.
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