Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. India : Tiger :: Nepal : ?
Option 1: Peacock
Option 2: Dolphin
Option 3: Tiger
Option 4: Cow
Correct Answer: Cow
Solution : Given: India : Tiger :: Nepal : ?
The tiger is the national animal of India. Similarly, the cow is the national animal of Nepal.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Milk and water in two vessels A and B are in the ratio 5 : 3 and 2 : 3, respectively. In what ratio should the liquids in both vessels be mixed to obtain a new mixture in vessel C containing half milk and half water?
Option 1: 3 : 4
Option 2: 4 : 5
Option 3: 2 : 3
Option 4: 3 : 5
Correct Answer: 4 : 5
Solution : Given: 1st vessel contains milk and water in a ratio of 5 : 3. 2nd vessel contains milk and water in a ratio of 2 : 3. Milk contains in 1st vessel = $\frac{5}{8}$ Milk contains in 2nd vessel = $\frac{2}{5}$ In the
Question : According to the Köppen classification, which letter code represents a tropical climate with a dry winter season found in large parts of peninsular India south of the Tropic of Cancer?
Option 1: BWk
Option 2: Aw
Option 3: CWh
Option 4: Dw
Correct Answer: Aw
Solution : The correct answer is Aw.
According to the Köppen climate classification, a tropical climate with a dry winter season found in large parts of peninsular India south of the Tropic of Cancer is represented by the letter code "Aw." The "Aw" classification denotes a tropical
Question : Who is famously known as the sitar maestro in India?
Option 1: Maharshi Patanjali
Option 2: Pt. Ravi Shankar
Option 3: Ustad Bismillah khan
Option 4: Sitara Devi
Correct Answer: Pt. Ravi Shankar
Solution : The correct option is Pt. Ravi Shankar.
The sitar maestro famously known in India is Pandit Ravi Shankar. He was a renowned Indian sitar virtuoso and composer who played a crucial role in popularising Indian classical music in the West. Ravi Shankar was
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 78
Option 2: 80
Option 3: 85
Option 4: 75
Correct Answer: 85
Solution : In a row, add the first number in the square of the second number to get the third number.
In the first row→81 + 32 = 81 + 9 = 90 In the second row→ 60 + 42 = 60 + 16 =
Question : An article was sold at a profit of 12%. If the cost price is 10% less and the selling price would be Rs. 5.75 more, there would be a profit of 30%. Then at what price it should be sold to make a profit of 20%?
Option 1: Rs. 115
Option 2: Rs. 120
Option 3: Rs. 138
Option 4: Rs. 215
Correct Answer: Rs. 138
Solution : Let the original cost price be Rs. 100$x$. Given that the article was sold at a profit of 12%. ⇒ The original selling price = 100$x$ + 12% of 100$x$ = 112$x$ Now, if the cost price is 10% less, the new cost price
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then out of the option figures which figure will be the right image of the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the bottom side of the figure (on line AB). So, the top side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Arvind Parikh is associated with which of the following musical instruments?
Option 1: Shehnai
Option 2: Mridangam
Option 3: Tabla
Option 4: Sitar
Correct Answer: Sitar
Solution : The correct answer is Sitar.
Arvind Parikh is a renowned Indian classical musician and maestro of the sitar. He is well-known for his exceptional skills in playing this stringed musical instrument. The sitar is one of the most iconic and traditional instruments in Indian classical
Question : Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (A) a match (B) we need to establish (C) and student’ needs (D) teaching methods (E) between
Option 1: CBADE
Option 2: BECDA
Option 3: BACDE
Option 4: BAEDC
Correct Answer: BAEDC
Solution : The correct order is the fourth option: BAEDC.
Explanation:
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
Was it him, that the teacher (1) / punished for not submitting (2) / his project on time? (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
The phrase ''was it him'' should be replaced with ''was it he'' as "him" is the objective pronoun and should be replaced with the subjective pronoun "he".
Therefore, the correct sentence is: " Was
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