Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Simplify the expression: $\frac{a+b}{a-b} \div \frac{(a+b)^2}{\left(a^2-b^2\right)}$
Option 1: $–1$
Option 2: $(a + b)$
Option 3: $0$
Option 4: $1$
Correct Answer: $1$
Solution : Given, $\frac{a+b}{a-b} \div \frac{(a+b)^2}{\left(a^2-b^2\right)}$ $=\frac{(a+b)(a^2-b^2)}{(a-b)(a+b)^2}$ $=\frac{(a+b)(a+b)(a-b)}{(a-b)(a+b)^2}$ $=1$ Hence, the correct answer is $1$.
Question : Directions: Raju was to go to the planetarium. So, he walked 1.5 km towards the East from the place and then turned to the right and walked 2.5 km and then turned towards the East and walked 1 km and turned to the South and walked 4 km and reached the place by walking 2.5 km towards the West. What distance is he from the starting point?
Option 1: 6.5 km
Option 2: 9.5 km
Option 3: 10 km
Option 4: 9 km
Correct Answer: 6.5 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
The distance between the initial point (A) and the final point (F) = 2.5 + 4 = 6.5 km
So, Raju is 6.5 km away from the starting point. Hence, the first
Question : Ranjeet buys 1 kg potato for INR 20 and sells it for INR 25. He also uses a weight of 800 gm in place of 1 kg. What is Ranjeet's actual profit percentage on the sale of 1 kg potato?
Option 1: 56.75%
Option 2: 56.25%
Option 3: 55.75%
Option 4: 57.25%
Correct Answer: 56.25%
Solution : The cost price of 1 kg potato = INR 20 Selling price of 800gm potato = INR 25 The cost price of 800 gm potato = $\frac{20\times 800}{1000}$ = INR 16 Profit percentage = $\frac{\text{Selling price – Cost price}}{\text{Cost price}}×100$ = $\frac{25-16}{16}\times100$ = $56.25$% Hence,
Question : If an article is sold for INR 402, there is a loss of 33% At what price should it be sold to get 37% profit?
Option 1: INR 911
Option 2: INR 618
Option 3: INR 822
Option 4: INR 781
Correct Answer: INR 822
Solution : Given: Selling price = INR 402 Loss = 33% Selling price = 67% Let the cost price be $x$. So, $\frac{67x}{100}=402$ $\therefore x = 600$ To get 37% profit, selling price = $\frac{137}{100}\times$cost price $=\frac{137}{100}\times600=822$ Hence, the correct answer is INR 822.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. He was the discreet boy in our group but more hardworking than all of us.
Option 1: loud
Option 2: outspoken
Option 3: reserved
Option 4: noisy
Correct Answer: reserved
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"Discreet" means to be careful in actions to keep something confidential, and "reserved" suggests being careful and restrained in one's behaviour.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : If $\cos 5 \alpha=\sin \alpha$ and $5 \alpha<90^{\circ}$, then the value of $\tan 2 \alpha$ is:
Option 1: $\sqrt{2}$
Option 2: $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
Option 3: $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
Option 4: $\sqrt{3}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
Solution : Given, $\cos 5 \alpha=\sin \alpha$ We know, $\cos(90°-\theta)=\sin\theta$ ⇒ $\cos5\alpha=\cos(90°-\alpha)$ ⇒ $5\alpha=90°-\alpha$ ⇒ $6\alpha=90°$ ⇒ $\alpha=15°$ Now, $\tan 2 \alpha=\tan(2\times 15°)=\tan30°=\frac{1}{\sqrt3}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{1}{\sqrt3}$.
Question : In which year was the Battle of Peshawar fought between Raja Jayapala and Mahmud of Ghazni?
Option 1: 1001 A.D.
Option 2: 1112 A.D.
Option 3: 1305 A.D.
Option 4: 1258 A.D.
Correct Answer: 1001 A.D.
Solution : The correct option is 1001 A.D.
The Battle of Peshawar between Raja Jayapala and Mahmud of Ghazni took place in 1001. Mahmud, the ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, sought to expand his empire into the Indian subcontinent. The battle was a significant conflict in
Question : Directions: In the following question, choose the numbers similar to the given group of numbers. (536, 428, 365)
Option 1: 358
Option 2: 435
Option 3: 624
Option 4: 266
Correct Answer: 266
Solution : Given: (536, 428, 365)
The sum of the digits of the given numbers is constant. 536 = 5 + 3 + 6 = 14 428 = 4 + 2 + 8 = 14 365 = 3 + 6 + 5 = 14
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Question : A shopkeeper earns 15% profit on his goods. He loses 10% of his goods during transportation. What is his overall profit loss percentage?
Option 1: Profit, 3.5%
Option 2: Profit, 5%
Option 3: Loss, 3.5%
Option 4: Loss, 5%
Correct Answer: Profit, 3.5%
Solution : Suppose, the number of goods is 100. Here cost price is denoted by CP, selling price is denoted by SP. CP of each item = Rs.1 Total CP = Rs. 100 Then the number of items remaining after theft = 90 SP of 1
Question : The diameter of the 120 cm long roller is 84 cm. It takes 500 complete revolutions of the roller to level the ground. The cost of levelling the ground at Rs. 1.50 per sq. m. is:
Option 1: Rs. 6,000
Option 2: Rs. 3,762
Option 3: Rs. 2,376
Option 4: Rs. 5,750
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,376
Solution : Given: Length, $h$ = 120 cm Diameter = 84 cm Radius, $r$ = 42 cm The curved surface area of the cylinder = $2\pi rh$ where $r$ is the radius and $h$ is the height of the cylinder. Area covered by roller in 1
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