Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, 629 is coded as namo te fek, 943 is coded as dump to te, and 748 is coded as to fir tako. What is the code for the letter 3 in that language?
Option 1: dump
Option 2: to
Option 3: fir
Option 4: te
Correct Answer: dump
Solution : Given: 1. 629 ⇒ namo te fek 2. 943 ⇒ dump to te 3. 748 ⇒ to fir tako
By comparing all the above-coded numbers, we find that – In sentences 1 and 2, 9 and te are common. In sentences 2 and 3, 4
Question : What is the phenomenon called when rain fails to occur for one or more weeks during the southwest monsoon period?
Option 1: Withdrawal of the monsoon
Option 2: Break in the monsoon
Option 3: El Nino
Option 4: Monsoon depression
Correct Answer: Break in the monsoon
Solution : The correct option is Break in Monsoon.
This event, which takes place across the Indian subcontinent during the southwest monsoon, is known as the "break in monsoon." When the monsoon rains stop for a few days or weeks, it's referred to as
Question : Directions: What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if + and ÷ are interchanged and – and × are interchanged? 14 ÷ 6 – 4 × 15 + 5 = ?
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 43
Option 3: 13
Option 4: 35
Correct Answer: 35
Solution : Given: 14 ÷ 6 – 4 × 15 + 5 = ?
After interchanging the signs as given in the question, the equation becomes – = 14 + 6 × 4 – 15 ÷ 5 = 14 + 6 × 4 – 3 = 14
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Paragon
Option 1: Transient
Option 2: Epitome
Option 3: Associate
Option 4: Grumpy
Correct Answer: Epitome
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Paragon refers to a person or thing that is regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. Epitome is a synonym that closely aligns with this meaning, representing a perfect or typical example of a particular kind.
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. Between renunciation of the social world
B. The first point to note
C. And asceticism
D. Is the intimate link
Option 1: A, C, B, D
Option 2: B, D, A, C
Option 3: A, B, C, D
Option 4: B, C, D, A
Correct Answer: B, D, A, C
The sentence in the correct order is: The first point to note is the intimate link between renunciation of the social world and asceticism.
Question : An epidemic broke out in a village where 5% of the population died. Of the remaining population, 20% fled in panic. If the present population is 4655, what was the original population of the village?
Option 1: 6000
Option 2: 6125
Option 3: 5955
Option 4: 5995
Correct Answer: 6125
Solution : Let the village's initial population be 100$x$. The population after death = 100$x$ – (5% of 100$x$) = 100$x$ – 5$x$ = 95$x$ After fleeing out, the population = 95$x$ – (20% of 95$x$) = 95$x$ – ($\frac{20}{100}$ × 95) = 95$x$ – 19$x$ =
Question : The bar graph represents the number of challans in 9 states of India. The percentage of without license challan in Delhi is how much more than those in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh together?
Option 1: 120%
Option 2: 300%
Option 3: 140%
Option 4: 250%
Correct Answer: 140%
Solution : Challan for without licence in Delhi = 1200 Challan for without licence in Uttarakhand = 300 Challan for without licence in Himachal Pradesh = 200 Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh together = 300 + 200 = 500 The percentage of without license challan in Delhi is
Question : Directions: Three of the following words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the word that is different from the rest.
Option 1: Sarangi
Option 2: Telephone
Option 3: Saxophone
Option 4: Xylophone
Correct Answer: Telephone
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: Sarangi; It is a musical instrument. Second option: Telephone; It is not a musical instrument. Third option: Saxophone; It is a musical instrument. Fourth option: Xylophone; It is a musical instrument.
So, only the second option is different
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, A + B means A is the wife of B, A – B means A is the brother of B, A × B means A is the sister of B, A ÷ B means A is the father of B. Based on the above, how is P related to N if P – B × V ÷ N + E?
Option 1: Husband's son
Option 2: Mother's brother
Option 3: Father's brother
Option 4: Husband's brother
Correct Answer: Father's brother
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.
So, P is the father's brother (uncle) of N. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : In an isosceles triangle, if the unequal angle is five times the sum of the equal angles, then each equal angle is:
Option 1: $45^\circ$
Option 2: $60^\circ$
Option 3: $15^\circ$
Option 4: $30^\circ$
Correct Answer: $15^\circ$
Solution : Let the equal angles be $x$. So, unequal angle is $5(x + x) = 10x$ $x + x + 10x = 180^\circ$ ⇒ $12x = 180^\circ$ ⇒ $x = 15^\circ$ So, each equal angle is $15^\circ$. Hence, the correct answer is $15^\circ$.
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