Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which among the following is a river that originates in the Western Ghats?
Option 1: Narmada
Option 2: Luni
Option 3: Banas
Option 4: Mandovi
Correct Answer: Mandovi
Solution : The correct option is Mandovi.
The river that originates in the Western Ghats is the Mandovi. The Mandovi River is in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, India and flows through Goa before emptying into the Arabian Sea. Banas River originates in the Aravalli Range
Question : Directions: In the following number pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following pairs. (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.) (9, 77) (16, 252)
Option 1: (12, 132)
Option 2: (11, 117)
Option 3: (15, 125)
Option 4: (7, 54)
Correct Answer: (11, 117)
Solution : Given: (9, 77); (16, 252)
In the above-given pairs, find the square of the first number then subtract 4 from the resultant, to obtain the second number. (9, 77)→(9)2 = 81; 81 – 4 = 77 (16, 252)→(16)2 = 256; 256 –
Question : Which actress-cum-dancer was honoured with the Padma Bhushan award?
Option 1: Hema Malini
Option 2: Waheeda Rehman
Option 3: Meena Kumari
Option 4: Rekha
Correct Answer: Waheeda Rehman
Solution : The correct answer is Waheeda Rehman.
Waheeda Rehman is a highly esteemed Indian actress known for her contributions to Hindi cinema. Rehman has received several accolades, including a National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. In recognition of her contributions to the arts,
Question : Ali, Avtar Singh, and Ashok working together can finish a work in 8 days. Ali alone can do it in 20 days and Avtar Singh alone can do it in 24 days. In how many days can Ashok alone do the same work?
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 28
Option 3: 26
Option 4: 25
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : Let the total work be 1 unit. Ali can finish the work in 20 days. Ali's work rate = $\frac{1}{20}$ units per day. Avtar Singh can finish the work in 24 days. Avtar Singh's work rate = $\frac{1}{24}$ units per day. Ali, Avtar Singh, and
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Here, the pattern is as follows – 1. Both the circles move in a clockwise direction. 2. The positions being shifted by the circles are increased by 1. From Box 1 to Box 2, the circles shift by 1 position in the clockwise direction; From Box
Question : Directions: Which combination figure best represents the relationship between mosquitoes, ants, and insects?
Solution : Based on the general information, all mosquitoes and ants are insects. So, their circles will lie inside the circle of insects. But no mosquitoes are ants. So, their circles will not overlap each other. The Venn diagram is as follows –
Hence, the first option is
Question : Directions: What will come in the place of (?) in the following equation, if + and – are interchanged and × and ÷ are interchanged? 69 – 44 × 726 ÷ 132 + 58 = ?
Option 1: 369
Option 2: 115
Option 3: 19
Option 4: 135
Correct Answer: 19
Solution : Given: 69 – 44 × 726 ÷ 132 + 58 = ?
After interchanging signs according to the question, the equation becomes – 69 + 44 ÷ 726 × 132 – 58 = ? = 69 + 8 – 58 = 77 – 58 =
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: Write – Pen
Option 2: Magnify – Microscope
Option 3: Dig – Spade
Option 4: Gun – Shoot
Correct Answer: Gun – Shoot
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: Write – Pen; To write something down, we need a pen. Second option: Magnify – Microscope; To magnify an object, we need to use a microscope. Third option: Dig – Spade; To dig, a spade is
Question : The waves used in sonography are:
Option 1: Microwaves
Option 2: Infrared waves
Option 3: Sound waves
Option 4: Ultrasonic waves
Correct Answer: Ultrasonic waves
Solution : The correct option is Ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasound waves or ultrasonic waves are commonly used in sonography. They have high frequency, ranging from 1 MHz to 20 MHz or greater, making it possible to comprehensively image tissues and organs in the body. This makes
Question : Directions: In the following question, one statement is given followed by two assumptions I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given assumptions, if any, follows from the given statement. Statement: "There is very heavy traffic on the road between 5 to 7 pm. We need to have a flyover in this area". A planning engineer said in a meeting. Assumptions: I. Heavy traffic should be regulated. II. Previous planning engineers did not do much about heavy traffic.
Option 1: Both I and II are implicit
Option 2: Only assumption I is implicit
Option 3: Only assumption II is implicit
Option 4: Neither I nor II is implicit
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Solution : Let's analyse the given assumptions – Assumption I: Heavy traffic should be regulated – In the given statement, plans are being suggested to regulate the traffic. Thus, this assumption is implicit. Assumption II: Previous planning engineers did not do much about
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