Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He tends to put off doing his work until the last minute, leaving important tasks unfinished and causing himself unnecessary stress.
Option 1: decline
Option 2: adjourn
Option 3: procrastinate
Option 4: dwindle
Correct Answer: procrastinate
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Procrastinate is the correct term for this behaviour, describing the tendency to delay or avoid completing tasks in a timely manner. It accurately captures the act of delaying or postponing tasks, especially until the last minute.
The meanings
Question : What is the value of $\left(\mathrm{k}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}}\right)\left(\mathrm{k}-\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}}\right)\left(\mathrm{k}^2+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^2}\right)\left(\mathrm{k}^4+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^4}\right)$?
Option 1: $\mathrm{k}^{16}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^{16}}$
Option 2: $\mathrm{k}^{16}-\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^{16}}$
Option 3: $\mathrm{k}^8-\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^8}$
Option 4: $\mathrm{k}^8+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^8}$
Correct Answer: $\mathrm{k}^8-\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^8}$
Solution : $(a+b)(a-b) =a^2-b^2$ $\left(\mathrm{k}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}}\right)\left(\mathrm{k}-\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}}\right)\left(\mathrm{k}^2+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^2}\right)\left(\mathrm{k}^4+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^4}\right)$ $= (k^2-\frac{1}{k^2})\left(\mathrm{k}^2+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^2}\right)\left(\mathrm{k}^4+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^4}\right)$ $=(k^4-\frac{1}{k^4})\left(\mathrm{k}^4+\frac{1}{\mathrm{k}^4}\right)$ $= (k^8-\frac{1}{k^8})$ Hence, the correct answer is $(k^8-\frac{1}{k^8})$.
Question : Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
A. The fact that all members of the family were exposed
B. The waste of human resources and
C. To each other's capricious minds had a debasing effect
D. On the vitality of society as a whole
Option 1: A, C, D, B
Option 2: B, A, D, C
Option 3: D, A, C, B
Option 4: B, A, C, D
Correct Answer: B, A, C, D
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Part B introduces the first element, highlighting the wastage of human resources.
Part A adds to this by mentioning the exposure of the family members to each other's capricious minds.
Part C elaborates on
Question : Pandit Ram Narayan is a Hindustani Classical musician who plays______________.
Option 1: Flute
Option 2: Harmonium
Option 3: Sarangi
Option 4: Tabla
Correct Answer: Sarangi
Solution : The correct option is Sarangi.
Pandit Ram Narayan is a renowned Hindustani classical musician who plays the sarangi. He is considered one of the greatest Sarangi players in the world. Other Sarangi players are Ustad Sultan Khan, Sabri Khan and Ramesh Mishra.
Question : Match the following :
Tribes Regions
a. Bhil 1. Terai
b. Tharu 2. Nilgiri
c. Gond 3. Bastar
d. Toda 4. Malwa
Option 1: a b c d
4 1 3 2
Option 2: a b c d
1 3 4 2
Option 3: a b c d
4 2 1 3
Option 4: a b c d
3 1 2 4
Correct Answer: a b c d
Solution : The correct answer is-
a b c d
Bhil is found in Malwa region, Tharu is found in Terai region of Nepal and northern India, Gonds are found in Bastar region of Chattisgarh and
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (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.) (12, 172, 74) (28, 168, 56)
Option 1: (16, 115, 34)
Option 2: (28, 128, 36)
Option 3: (18, 130, 38)
Option 4: (14, 130, 42)
Correct Answer: (28, 128, 36)
Solution : Given: (12, 172, 74); (28, 168, 56)
Here, (12, 172, 74)→(12 + 74) × 2 = 86 × 2 = 172 (28, 168, 56)→(28 + 56) × 2 = 84 × 2 = 128
Let's check each option – First option: (16, 115,
Question : Directions: Identify the answer figure from which the pieces given in the question figure have been cut.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : The various parts of the figure can be numbered as follows –
The parts can be arranged in the following manner –
The above-compiled figure matches the figure given in the first option. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
Solution : According to the given figures – 1. The centre image of a triangle inside a rectangle in a tilted position is the same across all the images. 2. The number of triangles at the corners is increasing in an anti-clockwise direction.
So, following the above pattern,
Question : Select the option that expresses the following sentence in positive degree of comparison.
Istanbul is a beautiful city.
Option 1: The city of Istanbul is as beautiful as other cities.
Option 2: Istanbul is a very beautiful city.
Option 3: Beautiful city is the Istanbul.
Option 4: No other place I have seen is as beautiful as Istanbul.
Correct Answer: The city of Istanbul is as beautiful as other cities.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The sentence, Istanbul is a beautiful city can be expressed in a positive degree of comparison in the following way:
"The city of Istanbul is as beautiful
Question : Right to Education became a fundamental right on
Option 1: March 15,2010
Option 2: April 1, 2010
Option 3: July 17, 2010
Option 4: October 10, 2010
Correct Answer: April 1, 2010
Solution : The correct option is April 1, 2010.
On April 1, 2010, the 86th Amendment Act to the Indian Constitution came into effect, making the Right to Education (RTE) a fundamental right in India. Article 21-A, which ensures that all children between the ages
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