Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Who among the following founded the Indian Association along with Anand Mohan Bose?
Option 1: Dada Bhai Naoroji
Option 2: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Option 3: Feroz Shah Mehta
Option 4: Surendranath Banerjee
Correct Answer: Surendranath Banerjee
Solution : The correct option is Surendranath Banerjee.
Surendranath Banerjee founded the Indian Association along with Anand Mohan Bose. They established this organisation in 1876 to seek political, social, and economic reforms for India under British rule. The Indian Association played a significant role in
Question : If $2\left (\cos^{2}\theta-\sin ^{2}\theta \right)=1$; ($\theta$ is a positive acute angle), then $\cot\theta$ is equal to:
Option 1: $-\sqrt3$
Option 2: $1\frac{1}{\sqrt3}$
Option 3: $1$
Option 4: $\sqrt3$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt3$
Solution : Given: $2\left (\cos^{2}\theta-\sin ^{2}\theta \right)=1$ ⇒ $2\cos^{2}\theta-2\sin ^{2}\theta=\cos^{2}\theta+\sin ^{2}\theta$ ⇒ $\cos^2\theta = 3\sin^2\theta$ ⇒ $\frac{\cos^2\theta}{\sin^2\theta} = 3$ ⇒ $\cot^2\theta=3$ ⇒ $\cot\theta = \pm\sqrt3$ As $\theta$ is a positive acute angle, So, $\cot\theta = \sqrt3$ Hence, the correct answer is $\sqrt3$.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who believes that all events are predetermined or subject to fate
Option 1: Fatalist
Option 2: Credulous
Option 3: Egotist
Option 4: Aristocrat
Correct Answer: Fatalist
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
A fatalist is a person who believes that all events are predetermined or subject to fate. This term succinctly describes someone who accepts that events are unavoidable and predetermined.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
Question : Directions: How many squares are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 11
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
In the above-labelled figure, there are 10 squares. Namely→LMNO, EFGH, EJIT, TIKH, JFUI, IUGK, LPIR, RIQO, IPMS, ISNQ
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 17, 13, 11, 7, 5, ?
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Given: 17, 13, 11, 7, 5, ?
Subtract 4 and 2 alternately to get the next term of the series. 17 – 4 = 13; 13 – 2 = 11; 11 – 4 = 7; 7 – 2 = 5; 5 – 4 =
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Soothe
Option 1: Move
Option 2: Pacify
Option 3: Instigate
Option 4: Escalate
Correct Answer: Pacify
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Soothe is a word that conveys a sense of calming, comforting, or relieving. Pacify fits this context, as it means to ease the anger, agitation, or distress of someone. It is used to describe actions that bring about
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Fulfilling
Option 2: Fulfil
Option 3: Fulfilled
Option 4: Fullfil
Correct Answer: Fullfil
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word is fulfill. The incorrect spelling is in the fourth option, "Fulfill," where an extra 'l' is added after ful.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
Option 1: RPMN
Option 2: HFCX
Option 3: LJGT
Option 4: MKHG
Correct Answer: MKHG
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: RPMN; R – 2 = P; M and N are the opposite letter pairs. Second option: HFCX; H – 2 = F; C and X are the opposite letter pairs. Third option: LJGT; L – 2 = J;
Question : Dhinodhar Hills is located in which Indian state/Union Territory?
Option 1: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Option 2: Maharashtra
Option 3: Gujarat
Option 4: West Bengal
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct answer is Gujarat.
Dhinodhar Hills is situated in the Nakhatrana Taluka, Kutch District, Gujarat, India, close to the village of Nani Aral. Dhinodhar Hill is a destination for pilgrims and tourists. With a height of over 380 meters, the hill is fairly tall,
Question : Directions: The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each letter in the word DIALECT is arranged alphabetically.
Option 1: Two
Option 2: Four
Option 3: One
Option 4: Three
Correct Answer: One
Solution : Given: DIALECT
When the letters of DIALECT are arranged in alphabetical order, the letter cluster formed is ACDEILT.
So, only one letter i.e. T has the same position as before. Hence, the third option is correct.
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