Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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 sets. (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.) (40, 20, 82) (36, 18, 74)
Option 1: (118, 69, 278)
Option 2: (124, 62, 248)
Option 3: (212, 106, 426)
Option 4: (206, 103, 412)
Correct Answer: (212, 106, 426)
Solution : Given: (40, 20, 82); (36, 18, 74)
Multiply the second number by 2 to obtain the first number and multiply the second number by 4 and then add 2 to obtain the third number in the given set of numbers – (40, 20,
Question : Direction: The bar graph shows the average marks scored in a 100-mark Science exam by students in 7 divisions of Standard X. Study the diagram and answer the following question: Which division scored the second lowest marks?
Option 1: F
Option 2: B
Option 3: G
Option 4: D
Correct Answer: F
Solution : From the given bar graph, Division G has the lowest marks = 40 Division F has the second-lowest marks = 45 Hence, the correct answer is F.
Question : Garba dance is a popular dance of which state?
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: Gujarat
Option 3: Goa
Option 4: Assam
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct answer is Gujarat.
Garba is a popular traditional dance in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is especially associated with the Navaratri festival, a nine-night-long Hindu festival celebrated in Gujarat and other parts of India. Garba involves energetic, and rhythmic dance moves
Question : The total distance in a journey is 750 km. A bus travels the first 200 km at a speed of 40 kmph. Find the speed of the bus (in kmph) for the next 550 km such that the average speed of the bus is 50 kmph.
Option 1: 55
Option 2: 60
Option 3: 45
Option 4: 40
Correct Answer: 55
Solution : Let's denote the speed of the bus for the next 550 km be $x$ Average Speed $=\frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Total Time}}$ For the first 200 km, the time taken ($t{_1}$) is given by: ⇒ $t{_1}=\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}=\frac{200}{40}=5$ hours For the next 550 km, the time taken ($t{_2}$) is given
Question : Which of the following is mentioned in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Betting and gambling
Option 2: Railways
Option 3: Post office savings bank
Option 4: Interstate trade and commerce
Correct Answer: Betting and gambling
Solution : The correct answer is Betting and gambling.
Betting and gambling are part of the State List, giving state governments the power to legislate on these matters. Railways and Post Office Savings Bank are part of the Union List, giving the central government
Question : Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
Option 1: They give the impressin that you are desperate.
Option 2: They give the impression that you are desparate.
Option 3: They give the impression that you are desperate.
Option 4: They give the impresion that you are desperate.
Correct Answer: They give the impression that you are desperate.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BRING is coded as FVMRK, and LOVE is coded as PSZI. What is the code for SOLDIER in the given code language?
Option 1: WSPHMIV
Option 2: WTPHMIV
Option 3: WSPHMIU
Option 4: WSPHNIV
Correct Answer: WSPHMIV
Solution : Given: BRING is coded as FVMRK and LOVE is coded as PSZI.
Add 4 to the place value of each letter of BRING, to obtain the code – B + 4 = F; R + 4 = V; I + 4 = M; N +
Question : Mixed economy means
Option 1: promoting both agriculture and industries in the economy
Option 2: co-existence of public and private sectors
Option 3: co-existence of rich and poor
Option 4: co-existence of small and large industries
Correct Answer: co-existence of public and private sectors
Solution : The correct answer is the co-existence of public and private sectors.
Adam Smith is called the father of mixed economy. The existence of both the public and private sectors within the parameters of economic planning qualifies the Indian economy
Question : A house was sold for Rs. $y$ by giving a discount of $x$% then the list price was:
Option 1: $\frac{100y}{100-x}$
Option 2: $\frac{100y}{1-\frac{x}{100}}$
Option 3: $\frac{100x}{100-y}$
Option 4: $\frac{100y}{1-x}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{100y}{100-x}$
Solution : Let the list price be Rs. $k$. Discount = $y$% of list price Selling price $=\frac{100-x}{100}×k$ $⇒y = \frac{100-x}{100}×k$ $\therefore k=\frac{100y}{100-x}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{100y}{100-x}$.
Question : Directions: Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. xy_zx_xzxy_ _
Option 1: xxyz
Option 2: xyxx
Option 3: xyxz
Option 4: yxyz
Correct Answer: xyxz
Solution : Given: xy_zx_xzxy_ _
To fill the series we have to divide the series – xy_z\x_xz\xy_ _ Let's check each option – First option: xxyz; xyxz\xxxz\xyyz (No repeated pattern has been found.) Second option: xyxx; xyxz\xyxz\xy
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