Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Study the table given below and answer the question. The table shows the number of Athletes who participated in sports events from 4 countries over the years.
What is the ratio of the average number of female athletes who participated from England over all the years together to the average number of female athletes who participated from France over all the years together?
Option 1: 45 : 49
Option 2: 57 : 32
Option 3: 49 : 32
Option 4: 32 : 29
Correct Answer: 32 : 29
Solution : The average number of female athletes who participated from England over all the years together = $\frac{480+420+130+250}{4}=\frac{1280}{4} = 320$ The average number of female athletes who participated from France over all the years together = $\frac{280+120+160+600}{4}=\frac{1160}{4} = 290$ So, the required ratio =
Question : Directions: What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 3, 10, 39, ?, 885, 5346, 37471
Option 1: 56
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 720
Option 4: 172
Correct Answer: 172
Solution : Given: 3, 10, 39, ?, 885, 5346, 37471
Multiply and add the square of the number (starting from 2), to the given numbers, to obtain the next numbers of the given series. 3→(3 × 2) + (2)2 = 6 + 4 = 10 10→(10
Question : Choose the word that can substitute for the given group of words. A substance for killing algae
Option 1: Algaecide
Option 2: Prepuce
Option 3: Fungicide
Option 4: Ruthenium
Correct Answer: Algaecide
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word that can substitute for the given group of words "a substance for killing algae" is "algaecide."
Algaecide: This is a substance specifically designed for killing or controlling the growth of algae.
The meanings of the other
Question : Directions: Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : In the given figure, the following pattern is being followed – 1. The bulge in the triangle is changing its sides in the anti-clockwise direction. 2. The line with the circle on the top, changes its position upside down as we move to the next figure.
Question : Anuj started a business by investing Rs. 30,000, and after 6 months Ajay joined him with a capital of Rs. 45,000. After another 3 months, Ankit joined him with a capital of Rs, 60,000. At the end of the year, profit is Rs.18,000. Find the share of Anuj in the profit.
Option 1: Rs. 6,000
Option 2: Rs. 12,000
Option 3: Rs. 8,000
Option 4: Rs. 10,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 8,000
Solution : According to the question, Total profit = Rs. 18000 Anuj invested Rs. 30,000 for 12 months. Ajay invested Rs. 45,000 for 6 months. And, Ankit invested Rs, 60,000 for 3 months. Since profit is directly proportional to capital invested and the time duration of
Question : The committee headed by Radhakrishna recommended ____________.
Option 1: the initiation of Regulatory Policy for Microfinance Institutions.
Option 2: the creation of Project EShakti.
Option 3: the initiation of the National Rural Livelihood Mission.
Option 4: the creation of RRBs.
Correct Answer: the initiation of the National Rural Livelihood Mission.
Solution : The correct option is the initiation of the National Rural Livelihood Mission.
The committee, headed by Radhakrishna, put forth a recommendation that led to the inception of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). This mission, launched by the
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Cosmip 2. Costume 3. Cosment 4. Cosmopolitan 5. Cost
Option 1: 3, 1, 4, 2, 5
Option 2: 3, 1, 4, 5, 2
Option 3: 5, 1, 2, 4, 3
Option 4: 5, 1, 2, 3, 4
Correct Answer: 3, 1, 4, 5, 2
Solution : Given: 1. Cosmip 2. Costume 3. Cosment 4. Cosmopolitan 5. Cost
Step 1: Compare the first, second, and third letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter C and are followed by o, s then move
Question : Demand for complementary goods is known as
Option 1: Joint demand .
Option 2: Derived demand .
Option 3: Direct demand .
Option 4: Cross demand .
Correct Answer: Joint demand .
Solution : Correct Answer is Joint demand .
Joint demand is the combined demand for two or more related goods. Therefore, demand for one product has an impact on demand for other closely related products. It also goes by the name of complementary demand. Fish
Question : Direction: The table given below represents the production and sales of wheat in 4 different countries A, B, C, and D for 4 years. At the end of the year 2010 A, B, C, and D had a stock of 5200, 3500, 7835, and 1956 (in '000 quintals) of wheat respectively. For any given year, the stock of wheat is calculated as: The stock of year $(n+1)$ = stock at end of year $n$ + production in year $(n+1)$ – sales in year $(n+1)$ and, Surplus of year $n$ = production in year $n$ – sales in year $n$
What is the stock (in '000 quintals) of country C at the end of the four years?
Option 1: 5926
Option 2: 6213
Option 3: 6826
Option 4: 8844
Correct Answer: 6826
Solution : Given that for country C, the stock at the end of 2010 is 7835 ('000 quintals). The stock at the end of each year: At the end of 2011, the stock = 7835 + 2035 – 2247 = 7623 ('000 quintals) At the end of
Question : The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission are appointed by the
Option 1: President of India
Option 2: Chief Justice of India
Option 3: Parliment of India
Option 4: Prime Minister of India
Correct Answer: President of India
Solution : The Correct Answer is- President of India
The President of India appoints the Chairman and Members of the Union Public Service Commission. The Union Public Service Commission is a legally recognized entity. All Group A positions in central government entities, including Public Sector
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