Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Communism and Socialism have always _________ the sermons of economic equality.
Option 1: said
Option 2: instructed
Option 3: preached
Option 4: obeyed
Correct Answer: preached
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word preach means to deliver a sermon, which means a talk on a moral subject to an assembled group of people. This helps in conveying the intended meaning of the sentence that communism and socialism have
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question :
In cactus, the spines are modified:
stem
stipules
Option 3: leaves
Option 4: buds
Correct Answer: leaves
Solution : The correct option is leaves.
The spines of cactus are altered leaves. These altered leaves have evolved to perform several crucial tasks for the cactus plant, including defence against herbivores, lowering water loss through transpiration, and giving the plant's surface some shade.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, A + B means A is the brother of B, A – B means A is the father of B, A × B means A is the mother of B, A ÷ B means A is the wife of B. Based on the above, if P × Q – R ÷ S + T, which of the following is true?
Option 1: T is the brother of R
Option 2: P is the mother of R
Option 3: T is the sister of S
Option 4: Q is the son of P
Correct Answer: Q is the son of P
Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. Let's check the options – First option: T is the brother
Question : Directions: Select the word pair in which the words are related in the same way as the words are related in the following pair. Farmer : Plough
Option 1: Soldier : Pen
Option 2: Surgeon : Scalpel
Option 3: Author : Spade
Option 4: Tailor : Harrow
Correct Answer: Surgeon : Scalpel
Solution : Given: Farmer : Plough (This depicts the Profession and the instrument/tool used by them.)
Let's check each option – First option: Soldier : Pen; Pen is used for writing something but this is not a tool that is related to soldiers. Second option:
Question : Which one of the following organs converts glycogen into glucose and purifies the blood?
Option 1: Liver
Option 2: Kidney
Option 3: Lungs
Option 4: Spleen
Correct Answer: Liver
Solution : The correct option is Liver.
The liver is an organ in the human body that turns glycogen into glucose and is important in blood cleansing and detoxification. When blood sugar levels must be maintained, the liver breaks down glycogen, a storage form of glucose, into
Question : Directions: Select the related code from the given alternatives. QC : T :: SF : ?
Option 1: C
Option 2: Y
Option 3: Z
Option 4: X
Correct Answer: Y
Solution : Given: QC : T :: SF : ?
Like, Q→17 and C→3; Q + C = 17 + 3 = 20; this is the position value of T. So, QC is related to T. Similarly, S→19 and F→6; S + F = 19 + 6
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
Most of my friends (1) / heard the earthquake (2) / but I was totally unaware of it. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
An earthquake is "felt", meaning every friend of his felt the earthquake. It cannot be heard and is not the right choice for this sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Most of my friends felt
Question : 5 years ago the average age of a family which includes a father, a mother, and a son was 35 years. 3 years ago the average age of father and mother was 46 years. What is the present age (in years) of the son?
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 26
Option 4: 22
Correct Answer: 22
Solution : Let the ages of the father, mother, and son be 5 years ago $F$, $M$, and $S$ respectively. The average age of the father, mother, and son was 35 years. $\frac{(F) + (M) + (S)}{3} = 35$ ⇒ $F + M + S = 105$
Question : Directions: Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of (?) will logically complete the series.
Solution : In the given figure, the following pattern is being followed – 1. From the second box onwards, the right-hand side arrow starts rotating clockwise. 2. From the third box onwards, the left-hand side arrow starts rotating clockwise, but it will rotate alternatively. So, the arrow will
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