Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : According to the Census of India 2011, which state in India has the highest proportion of its population living in the urban areas?
Option 1: Kerala
Option 2: Haryana
Option 3: Goa
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Goa
Solution : The correct option is Goa.
According to India's 2011 Census, Goa has the greatest proportion of its inhabitants residing in urban areas. The urban population of Goa accounts for 62.17% of the total population. Goa is followed by Tamil Nadu, which has an urban
Question : Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A. one method of education B. would only produce one kind of man C. consists in the variety of which it is capable D. but the great excellence of human nature
Option 1: ACBD
Option 2: ABDC
Option 3: ACDB
Option 4: ABCD
Correct Answer: ABDC
Solution : The correct order is the second option.
ABDC - This order forms a meaningful sentence. It states that one method of education (A) would only produce one kind of man (B), but the great excellence of human nature (D) consists in the variety of which
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, TALE is coded as 7234, TOLK is coded as 9172, KITE is coded as 1283, and SEAN is coded as 3064. What is the code for SON in that code language?
Option 1: 916
Option 2: 914
Option 3: 896
Option 4: 906
Correct Answer: 906
Solution : Given: 1. TALE ⇒ 7234 2. TOLK ⇒ 9172 3. KITE ⇒ 1283 4. SEAN ⇒ 3064
By comparing all the above-coded letters, we find that – In words 1 and 2, T/L is the common letter and 2/5 is the common code.
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
(It is no good to cry) over past failures.
(1) It is of no good crying
(2) It is of no good to cry
(3) It is no good crying
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
"It is no good to cry'' should be replaced with ''it is no good crying'' indicating the idea that crying over past failures is not beneficial.
''No good'' is usually followed by the gerund form of the verb.
Question : Directions: In the following number pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (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.) (11, 122) (32, 1025)
Option 1: (25, 152)
Option 2: (21, 441)
Option 3: (13, 170)
Option 4: (17, 292)
Correct Answer: (13, 170)
Solution : Given: (11, 122); (32, 1025)
Find the square of the first number and then add 1 to obtain the second number in the given set of numbers – ⇒ (11, 122)→112 + 1 = 121 + 1 = 122 ⇒ (32, 1025)→322
Question : On decreasing the price of a fan by 30%, its sales increase by 40%. What will be the percentage decrease in its revenue?
Option 1: 2% decrease
Option 2: 5% decrease
Option 3: 8% decrease
Option 4: 3% decrease
Correct Answer: 2% decrease
Solution : Let the initial amount be 100. Decrease in 30% = 70 Now increase of 40% on 70 = $\frac{40}{100}\times70=28$ Final price = 70 + 28 = 98 Difference = 100 – 98 = 2 Percentage decrease = $\frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Initial amount}}\times100$ = $\frac{2}{100}\times100$ = $2$% decrease
Question : In a $\triangle ABC$, if $2\angle A=3\angle B=6\angle C$, then the value of $\angle B$ is:
Option 1: $60^{\circ}$
Option 2: $30^{\circ}$
Option 3: $45^{\circ}$
Option 4: $90^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $60^{\circ}$
Solution : Given: $2\angle A=3\angle B=6\angle C$ ⇒ $ \angle A=3\angle C$ ⇒ $\angle B=2\angle C$ In $\triangle ABC$, $\angle A+\angle B+\angle C = 180^{\circ}$ ⇒ $3\angle C+2\angle C+\angle C=180^{\circ}$ ⇒ $6\angle C=180^{\circ}$ ⇒ $\angle C=30^{\circ}$ $\therefore \angle B= 2 × 30^{\circ}= 60^{\circ}$ Hence, the correct answer
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'No correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
A name strong like the land, a name (that know) how to endure.
Option 1: that has learn
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: that educating
Option 4: that knew
Correct Answer: that knew
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
In the given context, the phrase that knew should be used to make the sentence grammatically sound. The term "knew" signifies a historical connotation or an established reputation so the past form of the verb "know" should
Question : Which of the following shortcut keys is used to repeat the last command or action, if possible, in MS Excel 365?
Option 1: Ctrl + Z
Option 2: Shift + Z
Option 3: Ctrl + Y
Option 4: Shift + Y
Correct Answer: Ctrl + Y
Solution : The correct answer is Ctrl + Y.
Ctrl + Y is the shortcut key that is used to repeat an action or the last command. It is used to redo the last action in MS Excel 365. Ctrl + Z is used
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: NRT
Option 2: LPR
Option 3: EIK
Option 4: BFI
Correct Answer: BFI
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: NRT; N + 4 = R; R + 2 = T Second option: LPR; L + 4 = P; P + 2 = R Third option: EIK; E + 4 = I; I + 2 = K Fourth
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