Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The compound ratio of 3 : 4 and 6 : 7 is 36 : X. Find X.
Option 1: 64
Option 2: 75
Option 3: 56
Option 4: 48
Correct Answer: 56
Solution : Given: The compound ratio of $3:4$ and $6:7$ is $36:X$. Compound ratio of the given fractions: ⇒ $\frac{3}{4}×\frac{6}{7}=\frac{36}{X}$ ⇒ $\frac{18}{28}=\frac{36}{X}$ ⇒ $X=\frac{36×28}{18}=56$ Hence, the correct answer is 56.
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Fashion might not be first thing that comes to mind when we think of isolation strategies.
Option 1: we think of isolation strategies.
Option 2: No error
Option 3: Fashion might not be first
Option 4: thing that comes to mind when
Correct Answer: Fashion might not be first
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
According to the article rule, the article "the" should be used before the ordinal numbers of adjectives. So, "the first" should be used instead of 'first.'
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Fashion might not
Question : While computing Net Economic Welfare (NEW), which of the following items is subtracted from Gross National Product (GNP)?
Option 1: Value of leisure time
Option 2: Adjustments for congestion of urban life
Option 3: Do-it-yourself activities
Option 4: The underground economy
Correct Answer: Adjustments for congestion of urban life
Solution : The correct answer is Adjustments for the congestion of urban life.
Adjustments for the crowded and busy nature of urban life are necessary because they reduce the enjoyment and happiness of living in cities. To calculate Net Economic Welfare (NEW),
Question : Who won the Men’s Single title at the French Open 2022?
Option 1: Rafael Nadal
Option 2: Stan Wawrinka
Option 3: Novak Djokovic
Option 4: Carlos Alcaraz
Correct Answer: Rafael Nadal
Solution : The correct answer is Rafael Nadal.
Rafael Nadal secured his 14th French Open title and 22nd major title overall by defeating Casper Ruud in the 2022 French Open men's singles final with a score of 6–3, 6–3, 6–0. This victory set a record
Question : Directions: A word is represented by only one set of numbers, as given in any of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets, as in the two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 0 to 4, and those of Matrix (II) are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g., F can be represented by 24, 41, etc., and P can be represented by 58, 87, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word UNIT.
Option 1: 22, 78, 34, 69
Option 2: 22, 67, 34, 59
Option 3: 14, 69, 24, 75
Option 4: 85, 67, 13, 57
Correct Answer: 85, 67, 13, 57
Solution : Given: UNIT
Number representations of each letter – U→85 N→67, 89, 96 I→13, 33 T→57, 65, 68
First option: 22, 78, 34, 69; U, N, I, and T cannot be represented as 22, 78, 34, and 69 respectively. Second option: 22, 67,
Question : Directions: If A stands for ÷, B stands for ×, C stands for + and D stands for –, what will replace the question mark (?) in the following equation? 79 C 15 A 5 B 3 D 11 = ?
Option 1: 71
Option 2: 83
Option 3: 77
Option 4: 85
Correct Answer: 77
Solution : Given: A stands for ÷, B stands for ×, C stands for +, D stands for – 79 C 15 A 5 B 3 D 11 = ?
Replace the letters with mathematical signs and the equation becomes – = 79 + 15 ÷ 5
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All seeds are pots. Some leaves are flowers. No flower is a seed. Conclusions: (I) Some seeds are leaves. (II) No pot is a flower.
Option 1: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Option 2: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Option 3: Only conclusion (II) follows
Option 4: Only conclusion (I) follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some seeds are leaves – According to the Venn diagram, there is no direct relation between leaves and seeds. So,
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. All silver is gold. II. No gold is platinum. Conclusions: I. Some gold is silver. II. Some silver is platinum.
Option 1: Neither I nor II follows
Option 2: Only II follows
Option 3: Both I and II follow
Option 4: Only I follows
Correct Answer: Only I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some gold is silver – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing gold lie inside the
Question : The Yellow complexion, Medium stature, and Oblique eye with an epicanthic fold are the characteristic features of :
Option 1: Mongoloid
Option 2: Negroid
Option 3: Australoids
Option 4: Caucasoid
Correct Answer: Mongoloid
Solution : The correct answer is Mongoloid.
Mongoloid is a racial tribe in India. Other racial tribes in India are- The Negrits and the Proto-Australoids. It is believed that Mongoloids came from China and occupied areas of Ladakh, Sikkim, and North East India. They are characterised by
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
In today's world, technology must be used for feed the changing forces in society.
Option 1: must had been used to feed
Option 2: must have been used to feed
Option 3: must used to feed
Option 4: must be used to feed
Correct Answer: must be used to feed
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In the sentence, the modal verb must is used to express necessity or obligation. So, "must be used" should be followed by the infinitive form of the verb i.e., to feed, to convey the
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