Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 4, ?, 19, 39, 79, 159
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: 4, ?, 19, 39, 79, 159
The pattern followed here is – 4 + (5 × 1) = 4 + 5 = 9 9 + (5 × 2) = 9 + 10 = 19 19 + (5 × 4) = 19 + 20 =
Question : A ball possesses 3000 units of momentum. What would be the ball's new momentum if its velocity was doubled?
Option 1: 3000 units
Option 2: 6000 units
Option 3: 20000 units
Option 4: 9000 units
Correct Answer: 6000 units
Solution : The correct option is 6000 units.
The momentum (p) of an object is given by the product of its mass (m) and velocity (v). Mathematically, it is expressed as:
p=m⋅v
If the velocity (v) of the ball is doubled, the new velocity (vnew
Question : Refer to the following data table and answer the following Question.
Raw Materials and Interest are what percent of total expenses?
Option 1: 49.89%
Option 2: 42.64%
Option 3: 64.39%
Option 4: 57.14%
Correct Answer: 57.14%
Solution : The total yearly expenses = Rs. 28 lakhs The combined expense of Raw Materials and Interest = Rs. 12 lakhs + Rs. 4 lakhs = Rs. 16 lakhs The percentage of total expenses that Raw Materials and Interest make up $=\frac{\text{Combined expense of raw materials
Question : Which of the following is not an application of the third law of motion?
Option 1: A fielder pulls his hands gradually with the moving ball while holding a catch.
Option 2: Colliding with the player while kicking a football and feeling hurt.
Option 3: As the sailor jumps in the forward direction, the boat moves backwards.
Option 4: A forward force on the bullet and recoil of the gun.
Correct Answer: A fielder pulls his hands gradually with the moving ball while holding a catch.
Solution : The correct answer is A fielder pulls his hands gradually with the moving ball while holding a catch.
Newton's third law of motion states that, for every action, there is an
Question : Directions: JKGI is related to OPLN in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, QRNP is related to VWSU. Which of the following is NOKM related to, following the same logic?
Option 1: STOP
Option 2: STPR
Option 3: STQR
Option 4: TUPQ
Correct Answer: STPR
Solution : Given: JKGI is related to OPLN and QRNP is related to VWSU.
Add 5 to the place value of each letter of JKGI, to get their related letter cluster – J + 5 = O; K + 5 = P; G + 5 = L;
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Proposal
Option 1: Filling
Option 2: Scheme
Option 3: Refusal
Option 4: Addition
Correct Answer: Scheme
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The most appropriate synonym for the word proposal is scheme. A proposal is a suggestion or plan presented for consideration, and a scheme shares a similar essence in proposing a plan or arrangement for a specific purpose.
The
Question : The present worth of a bill due 7 months hence is Rs.1,200 and if the bill were due at the end of $2\frac{1}{2}$ years its present worth be Rs.1,016. The rate percentage is:
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 10%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 20%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : Let the rate be $R$%. We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ According to the question, $1200+\frac{1200×\frac{7}{12}×R}{100}=1016+\frac{1016×\frac{5}{2}×R}{100}$ $⇒1200+7R=1016+\frac{127R}{5}$ $⇒\frac{92R}{5}= 184$ $\therefore R = 10$% Hence, the correct answer is 10%.
Question : Which place is located on the water divide between the Indus and the Ganges river system ?
Option 1: Varanasi
Option 2: Caya
Option 3: Ambala
Option 4: Allahabad
Correct Answer: Ambala
Solution : Correct answer is Ambala
Ambala is a region in north Haryana & it occurs on the water divide between the Indus and Ganga rivers. Indus river after originating in western Tibet near Lake Mansarovar flows in Ladakh and then J&K and then goes to Pakistan
Question : In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and (1)____ of the family itself. Even though we don't have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always (2)____ after by the members of the family. Elders and respect for elders is a major component of Indian culture. Elders are the (3)____ force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from (4)____ and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and (5)____ the Indian culture within us as we grow.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: deriving
Option 2: caring
Option 3: driving
Option 4: diverting
Correct Answer: driving
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Driving has multiple meanings. It often refers to controlling and operating a vehicle to move from one place to another.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Who built the Pathar Ki Masjid in Patna, Bihar?
Option 1: Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Option 2: Parviz Mirza
Option 3: Aurangzeb
Option 4: Alauddin Khalji
Correct Answer: Parviz Mirza
Solution : The correct answer is Parviz Mirza.
Pathar Ki Masjid was established in the year 1621, by Parviz Mirza, when he was the governor of Bihar. Pathar Ki Masjid of Patna is also popularly known as Saif Khan's Mosque, Chimni Ghat Mosque and Sangi Masjid.
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