Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: A man and a woman are sitting in a room. The man's mother-in-law and the woman's mother-in-law are mother and daughter, respectively. How is the man related to the woman?
Option 1: Father
Option 2: Father-in-law
Option 3: Grandfather
Option 4: Brother
Correct Answer: Father-in-law
Solution : First, we need to draw a family tree –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. Now, we see that the woman's mother-in-law is the daughter of the man's mother-in-law. The man is the husband of
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Abduct
Option 1: Redeem
Option 2: Impress
Option 3: Sociable
Option 4: Hijack
Correct Answer: Redeem
Solution : The first option is correct.
The word abduct refers to taking hold of somebody and taking him or her away illegally. The antonym redeem means to do something to improve people’s opinions of you, especially after you have done something bad.
The meanings of the
Question : The ratio of boys and girls in a college is 5 : 3. If 50 boys leave the college and 50 girls join the college, the ratio becomes 9 : 7. The number of boys in the college is:
Option 1: 300
Option 2: 400
Option 3: 500
Option 4: 600
Correct Answer: 500
Solution : Boys : Girls = 5 : 3 Let the number of boys be $5x$ and the number of girls be $3x$. According to the question, If 50 boys leave and 50 girls join, the ratio becomes 9 : 7. So, $\frac{5x-50}{3x+50} = \frac{9}{7}$ ⇒ $7(5x
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, FRAME is written as IUDPH. How is ROYAL written in that code language?
Option 1: XVTGM
Option 2: MRDXO
Option 3: XIDPH
Option 4: URBDO
Correct Answer: URBDO
Solution : Given: FRAME is written as IUDPH.
Like, F + 3 = I; R + 3 = U; A + 3 = D; M + 3 = P; E + 3 = H Similarly, ROYAL is written as – R + 3 = U; O +
Question :
The smallest known prokaryotic organism is:
Option 1:
Microcystis
Option 2:
Mycoplasma
Option 3: Bacteria
Option 4: Chlorella
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct answer is Mycoplasma.
Mycoplasma is a parasitic bacteria found in the human body's urinary tract that is the smallest known prokaryotic organism. It has a diameter of only 0.15–0.3 micrometres, making it smaller than other viruses.
Question : Nashik is also known as ______ capital of India.
Option 1: wine
Option 2: gold
Option 3: orange
Option 4: cotton
Correct Answer: wine
Solution : The correct option is wine.
Nashik is also known as the "Wine Capital of India." This designation is due to its prominent role in the country's wine industry, housing numerous vineyards and wineries. Nashik's favourable climate and soil conditions contribute to the cultivation of
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, NUMBER is written as 156897, and BARREN is written as 847791. How is RUBBER written in that code language?
Option 1: 759597
Option 2: 758897
Option 3: 795957
Option 4: 795579
Correct Answer: 758897
Solution : Given: NUMBER is written as 156897 and BARREN is written as 847791.
On combining the letters of both the given words, the codes for each letter are – Like, NUMBER is written as 156897; N→1; U→5; M→6; B→8; E→9; R→7 And, BARREN is written as
Question : In a $\triangle ABC$, $\angle A +\angle B=70°$ and $\angle B+\angle C=130°$.Then, the value of $\angle A$ is:
Option 1: 20°
Option 2: 50°
Option 3: 80°
Option 4: 200°
Correct Answer: 50°
Solution : In a $\triangle ABC$, $\angle A +\angle B=70°$ and $\angle B+\angle C=130°$ Now, $\angle A +\angle B+\angle C=180°$ $\therefore \angle A + 130°=180°$ ⇒ $\angle A =180° - 130° = 50°$ Hence, the correct answer is 50°.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: GHI
Option 2: PRS
Option 3: UVW
Option 4: ABC
Correct Answer: PRS
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: GHI; G + 1 = H; H + 1 = I Second option: PRS; P + 2 = R; R + 1 = S Third option: UVW; U + 1 = V; V + 1 = W Fourth
Question : The Family Courts (Amendment) Act 2022 has amended the Family Courts Act, 1984. The Act allows _____________ to establish Family Courts.
Option 1: district courts
Option 2: state governments
Option 3: union government
Option 4: district collector
Correct Answer: state governments
Solution : The correct option is state governments.
Introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 18, 2022, the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill seeks to modify the Family Courts Act of 1984. This act grants state governments the authority to institute family courts. The central government is
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