Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of (?) will logically complete the series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figure series – 1. From Box 1 to Box 2: The bottom left rectangle and top right corner circle move to the centre of the box 2. 2. From Box 2 to Box 3: The circle moves to the bottom left corner,
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 14
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 16
Option 4: 13
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 14 triangles. They are ABH, BIH, HJK, CJK, CHK, HKF, EKF, EKC, CDE, FGH, HCF, HEF, HEC, and CEF.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives. DFH : HFD :: QSU : ?
Option 1: UQS
Option 2: USQ
Option 3: UUS
Option 4: SQO
Correct Answer: USQ
Solution : Given: DFH : HFD :: QSU : ?
Follow the pattern to obtain the required code –
Thus, DFH is coded as HFD. Similarly, follow the same pattern for QSU –
Thus, QSU is coded as USQ. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : The National Renewal Fund (NRF) was instituted for:
Option 1: rural reconstruction
Option 2: social security
Option 3: providing pensions for retired employees
Option 4: restructuring and modernisation of industries
Correct Answer: social security
Solution : The correct answer is social security.
The National Renewal Fund (NRF) was set up in 1992 in India to address the employment and retraining needs arising from economic liberalisation and structural reforms. Its main goal was to assist workers facing potential job displacement
Question : Direction: The table given below represents the production and sales of wheat in 4 different countries A, B, C, and D for 4 years. At the end of the year 2010 A, B, C, and D had a stock of 5200, 3500, 7835, and 1956 (in '000 quintals) of wheat respectively. For any given year, the stock of wheat is calculated as: The stock of year $(n+1)$ = stock at end of year $n$ + production in year $(n+1)$ – sales in year $(n+1)$ and, Surplus of year $n$ = production in year $n$ – sales in year $n$
What is the surplus (in '000 quintals) of country A for the years 2013 and 2014 taken together?
Option 1: 122
Option 2: 131
Option 3: 143
Option 4: 158
Correct Answer: 131
Solution : The surplus for each year is calculated as the production minus the sales. For country A: In 2013, the surplus was 1671 – 1641 = 30 ('000 quintals) In 2014, the surplus was 1103 – 1002 = 101 ('000 quintals) The total surplus for country
Question : Directions: If 246 = 8, 624 = 0 and 327 = 6, then 423 = ?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Given: 246 = 8, 624 = 0, 327 = 6
Add the second and the third digits of the number and subtract the first digit from the resultant – Like, 246 = 8→4 + 6 – 2 = 10 – 2 = 8; 624 =
Question : Which one of the following ocean currents does not occur in Atlantic Ocean ?
Option 1: Gulf stream
Option 2: Brazil current
Option 3: Peru current
Option 4: Canary current
Correct Answer: Peru current
Solution : The correct option is Peru Current.
The "Peru Current" does not exist in the Atlantic Ocean. it is a Pacific Ocean circulation. The Gulf Stream, Canary Current, and Brazil Current are all Atlantic Ocean currents. The Peru Current, sometimes known as the Humboldt Current
Question : Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
A. embarrassment and difficulty for them and himself B. the great Gods Odin and Thor, helping them with C. his clever plans but sometimes causing D. Loki was represented as the companion of
Option 1: DBCA
Option 2: CDAB
Option 3: BDCA
Option 4: ABDC
Correct Answer: DBCA
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The sentence introduces Loki (part D) and then describes his role as the companion of the great Gods Odin and Thor (part B). The sequence continues by explaining how Loki helps the gods with his clever
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: been
Option 2: being
Option 3: be
Option 4: are
Correct Answer: being
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, "a notable exception being China" implies that China is the exception among the countries whose delegates will participate in the summit. The sentence structure suggests that the phrase "a notable exception" is followed
Question : Fill in the blank with an appropriate option. We can usefully distinguish four types of claims that have been traditionally made using the ______ "human nature."
Option 1: collateral
Option 2: application
Option 3: nuance
Option 4: expression
Correct Answer: expression
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Expression: It refers to the manner or form in which a thing is expressed in words. In the sentence, the word expression suits human nature, as it is being expressed.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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