Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Given below is the observed data on the age of various boys. Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows.
Calculate the mean age of the boys.
Option 1: 6.57
Option 2: 9.57
Option 3: 7.57
Option 4: 8.57
Correct Answer: 7.57
Solution : Mean Age = $\frac{\text{Sum of ages of all children}}{\text{Number of children}}$ = $\frac{8\times 5+3\times6+7\times 7+8\times 2+20\times 9}{8+3+7+2+20}$ = $7.57$ Hence, the correct answer is 7.57.
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per their order in a dictionary. 1. Launderette 2. Laughter 3. Laundry 4. Launch
Option 1: 4, 1, 2, 3
Option 2: 1, 3, 2, 4
Option 3: 4, 2, 1, 3
Option 4: 2, 4, 1, 3
Correct Answer: 2, 4, 1, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Launderette 2. Laughter 3. Laundry 4. Launch
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter L, then move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second and third
Question : Identify the error in the use of preposition in the given sentence and select the correct option. Her family lost their way on Daman.
Option 1: over
Option 2: in
Option 3: upon
Option 4: of
Correct Answer: in
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The error in the given sentence is the use of the preposition "on" in the phrase "on Daman". The correct preposition to use is "in" when indicating the location where someone lost their way.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives in the given question. DEF : EFD :: FGH : ?
Option 1: FHG
Option 2: HGF
Option 3: HFG
Option 4: GHF
Correct Answer: GHF
Solution : Given: DEF : EFD :: FGH : ?
The letters given in the letter cluster are shuffled in a particular order i.e. the second letter replaces the first letter, the third letter replaces the second letter, and the first letter replaces the third letter. DEF→EFD
Question : Who among the following personalities was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2020 for higher contribution to contemporary dance?
Option 1: Bhushan Lakandri
Option 2: Sruti Bandopadhyay
Option 3: Bickram Ghosh
Option 4: Sumitra Guha
Correct Answer: Bhushan Lakandri
Solution : The correct answer is Bhushan Lakandri.
Indian actor, director, and choreographer Bhushan Lakandri has primarily worked in the Telugu and Kannada film industries. In addition to being a well-known choreographer, he is an actor who has performed in the TV series Ramayana. He received
Question : Directions: Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group?
Option 1: 18 – 325
Option 2: 11 – 120
Option 3: 13 – 168
Option 4: 15 – 224
Correct Answer: 18 – 325
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 18 – 325; 182 + 1 = 324 + 1 = 325 Second option: 11 – 120; 112 – 1 = 121 – 1 = 120 Third option: 13 – 168; 132 –
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, CRAMP is coded as 29715, and MACRO is coded as 52379. What is the code for P in the given code language?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Given: 1. CRAMP→29715 2. MACRO→52397
After comparing both words and their codes, we get – In both words, the common letters are C/ R/ A/ M and the common numbers are 2/ 9/ 7/ 5 are common. The remaining letters and codes in the first
Question : During British rule, who was instrumental in the introduction of the Ryotwari system in the then Madras Presidency?
Option 1: Macartney
Option 2: Elphinstone
Option 3: Thomas Munro
Option 4: John Lawrence
Correct Answer: Thomas Munro
Solution : The correct answer is Thomas Munro.
Thomas Munro, the Governor of Madras appointed in May 1820, is known as the creator of the Ryotwari system. Direct taxation of the peasants was practised by the British government during this time. The British government gathered taxes
Question : An amount of Rs. 380 is to be divided among 5 men, 8 boys, and 4 women such that the ratio of the amount received by them is in the ratio of 8 : 4 : 7. What is the share of a woman?
Option 1: Rs. 35
Option 2: Rs. 36.5
Option 3: Rs. 40
Option 4: Rs. 32.8
Correct Answer: Rs. 35
Solution : Given: Rs. 380 is to be divided among 5 men, 8 boys, and 4 women. The ratio of the amount received by the three is 8 : 4 : 7. The sum of the ratio = 8 + 4 + 7 = 19 Share
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the one that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
I couldn't help but (had to cry) at his sad story.
(1) cry
(2) cried
(3) was crying
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option i.e. "cry".
The construction "couldn't help but" is typically followed by the base form of the verb, which is "cry" in this case. It means that the speaker couldn't avoid or refrain from crying in response
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