Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Something to be easily carried or moved
Option 1: Robust
Option 2: Stagnant
Option 3: Portable
Option 4: Fragile
Correct Answer: Portable
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
The term portable refers to something that can be easily transported or carried from one place to another due to its manageable size or lightweight nature. It often implies convenience and ease of mobility.
The meanings of the
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the letter clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of letter clusters. DKG : HSN VLM : ZTT
Option 1: RBI : VYG
Option 2: SPY : VXB
Option 3: KTY : OBF
Option 4: PBN : SLM
Correct Answer: KTY : OBF
Solution : Given: DKG : HSN; VLM : ZTT
Add 4, 8, and 7 in the place value of the first, second, and third letters of the cluster, to get the required code – DKG : HSN→D + 4 = H; K + 8 =
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: (I) All cranes are mixers. (II) Some mixers are trucks. (III) All trucks are vans. Conclusions: (I) No crane is a van. (II) Some vans are mixers.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram for the according to the given statements –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): No crane is a van – From the Venn diagram, it can be seen that there is no definite relation between a crane
Question : During which of the following years did Qutb-ud-Din Aibak rule?
Option 1: 1206 – 1210
Option 2: 1320 – 1324
Option 3: 1290 – 1296
Option 4: 1266 – 1287
Correct Answer: 1206 – 1210
Solution : The correct option is 1206 – 1210.
Qutb-ud-Din Aibak ruled during the late 12th century. He became the first Sultan of Delhi and established the Mamluk Dynasty after the death of his master and founder of the dynasty, Muhammad Ghuri. Qutb-ud-Din Aibak's reign
Question : Let $ABC$ and $PQR$ be two congruent right-angled triangles such that $\angle A=\angle P=90^{\circ}$. If $BC=13\ \text{cm}$ and $PR=12\ \text{cm}$, then find the length of $AB$.
Option 1: 25 cm
Option 2: 20 cm
Option 3: 10 cm
Option 4: 5 cm
Correct Answer: 5 cm
Solution : Given: $\angle A=\angle P=90^{\circ},BC$ = 13 cm and $PR= 12\ \mathrm{cm}$ Given: triangles $ABC\cong PQR$ Now in $\triangle ABC$, $BC$ = 13 cm $AC$ = 12 cm ($AC=PR$ because of congruent triangles) Applying Pythagoras theorem, $BC^2=AC^2+AB^2$ ⇒ $13^2=12^2+AB^2$ $\therefore AB$ = 5 cm Hence,
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 32, 35, 39, 42, 46, 49, ?
Option 1: 53
Option 2: 50
Option 3: 51
Option 4: 52
Correct Answer: 53
Solution : Given: 32, 35, 39, 42, 46, 49, ?
Add 3 and 4 to alternate terms of the series to identify the next term. 32 + 3 = 35 35 + 4 = 39 39 + 3 = 42 42 + 4 = 46 46 +
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Option 1: Haven
Option 2: Cartography
Option 3: Ligament
Option 4: Ambience
Correct Answer: Ambience
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The one-word substitute for the given group of words is ambience. It means the character and atmosphere of a place.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Four-letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select a different one.
Option 1: TVZB
Option 2: OPRS
Option 3: GIMO
Option 4: JLPR
Correct Answer: OPRS
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: TVZB; T + 2 = V; V + 4 = Z; Z + 2 = B Second option: OPRS; O + 1 = P; P + 2 = R; R + 1 = S Third option: GIMO; G
Question : Which one of the following days is not observed on a fixed date every year?
Option 1: World Environment Day
Option 2: International Women's Day
Option 3: International Friendship Day
Option 4: World Habitat Day
Correct Answer: World Habitat Day
Solution : The correct answer is World Habitat Day.
It is observed as World Habitat Day on the first Monday in October every year. This day serves as a reminder of both the condition of our towns, and cities and the fundamental right of all
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
Add more flour if the dough is too stickiest.
Option 1: too stickier
Option 2: much stick
Option 3: No Improvement
Option 4: too sticky
Correct Answer: too sticky
The word stickiest is the superlative form of sticky, but in this context, the positive form sticky is more appropriate. The positive form of the adjective would be more accurate here as the quality of dough
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