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Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam

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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.
361, ?, 169, 121, 49, 25 

Option 1: 196

Option 2: 256

Option 3: 324

Option 4: 289

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 289


Solution : Given:
361, ?, 169, 121, 49, 25 

Here, 361 = (19)2; 289 = (17)2; 169 = (13)2; 121 = (11)2; 49 = (7)2; 25 = (5)2

So, the required term is 289. Hence, the

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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.

Speech is a great (1)________, but it can be a great curse, for, while it helps us to make our desires and intentions known to our fellows, it can also, if we use it carelessly, make our attitude completely misunderstood. A slip of the (2)________, the use of an unusual or ambiguous word, and so on, may create an enemy where we had hoped to win a friend. Again, different classes of people use different (3)________, and the ordinary speech of an educated man may strike an uneducated listener as showing pride. Unwittingly, we may use a word which bears a different meaning for our listener from what it does to men of our own class. Thus, speech is not a gift to use lightly without thought, but one which demands (4)________ handling; only a fool will express himself alike to all kinds and conditions of men. Thus, speech is a valuable gift but if not used in a proper way, may cause misunderstanding. Since different classes use different words, we must use speech carefully to avoid being (5)________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: tongue

Option 2: ear

Option 3: word

Option 4: pen

Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: tongue


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Tongue is the most suitable option here. A slip of the tongue is a common phrase used to describe an inadvertent mistake in speaking. It refers to an error or an unintended utterance while speaking.

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Question : Directions: The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word FLOWERY is arranged in alphabetical order.

Option 1: One

Option 2: Four

Option 3: Three

Option 4: Two

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: One


Solution : Given:
FLOWERY

On arranging the letters of the word FLOWERY in alphabetical order, the new letter cluster formed is EFLORWY.
The letters that remain unchanged are as follows –

So, only Y remains unchanged in the new letter cluster formed. Hence, the first option is

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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.
Climatic disasters are (1)_______ increasingly common due to the effects of climate change. These disasters include extreme weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and droughts. To mitigate the effects of these disasters, it is essential to invest in disaster preparedness and (2)______ The impact of climatic disasters is not limited to the loss of life and property damage. For example, hurricanes can disrupt the oil and gas industry, leading to higher fuel prices and (3)_______ Floods can damage crops and infrastructure, leading to food shortages and disruptions to transportation systems. Rising temperatures can lead to more frequent heat waves, while changes in precipitation patterns can lead to more (4)_______ droughts and floods. Climatic disasters disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Collaboration among governments, communities, and businesses is crucial for effective disaster preparedness and response. This involves investing in early warning systems, improving infrastructure and emergency services, and planning for post-disaster recovery. By taking a (5)_______ approach to disaster management, we can reduce the impacts of climatic disasters and build more resilient communities.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.

Option 1: fatigue

Option 2: shortages

Option 3: failure

Option 4: drought

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: shortages


Solution : The second option is the correct choice.

The context of the sentence discusses the impact of hurricanes on the oil and gas industry, leading to higher fuel prices. The term "shortagesfits here as it implies a lack or insufficient supply of fuel, aligning

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Question : Manoj marked his goods 30% above the cost price and gave a 12% discount to the customers. The profit or loss percentage is:

Option 1: 14.8% loss

Option 2: 15.4% profit

Option 3: 14.4% profit

Option 4: 15% loss

Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 14.4% profit


Solution : Let the cost price be $x$.
Manoj marked his goods 30% above the cost price.
So, the marked price $=\frac{130}{100}x=\frac{13x}{10}$
He then gave a 12% discount on the marked price.
The selling price $=\frac{100-12}{100}×\frac{13x}{10}=\frac{143x}{125}$
Since the selling price is more than the cost price,

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Question : A person, who spends 68% of his monthly income, can save INR 14,720 per month. Find his total expenses.

Option 1: INR 46,000

Option 2: INR 38,210

Option 3: INR 31,280

Option 4: INR 42,400

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 31,280


Solution : Given: A person spends 68% of his monthly income.
Savings = INR 14,720 per month.
Expenditure = 68%
Savings = 100 – 68 = 32%
So, 32% = INR 14720
⇒ 1% = $\frac{14720}{32}$ = INR 460
⇒ 68% = 460 × 68 =

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Question : If $\frac{x}{y}=\frac{a+2}{a-2}$, then the value of $\frac{x^{2}-y^{2}}{x^{2}+y^{2}}$ is:

Option 1: $\frac{4a}{a^{2}+2}$

Option 2: $\frac{2a}{a^{2}+2}$

Option 3: $\frac{4a}{a^{2}+4}$

Option 4: $\frac{2a}{a^{2}+4}$

Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $\frac{4a}{a^{2}+4}$


Solution : Given: $\frac{x}{y}=\frac{a+2}{a-2}$
Let $x = a+2$ and $y=a-2$,
Now, $\frac{x^{2}-y^{2}}{x^{2}+y^{2}}$ = $\frac{(a+2)^{2}-(a-2)^{2}}{(a+2)^{2}+(a-2)^{2}}$
= $\frac{(a^{2}+4a+4)-(a^{2}-4a+4)}{(a^{2}+4a+4)+(a^{2}-4a+4)}$
= $\frac{8a}{2a^{2}+8}$
= $\frac{4a}{a^{2}+4}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{4a}{a^{2}+4}$.

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Question : Directions: Identify the answer figure from which the pieces given in the question figure have been cut.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : The given parts of the figure can be labelled as follows –

The parts can be arranged in the following manner –

The above-compiled figure matches the figure given in the first option. Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Option 1: Guilde

Option 2: Build

Option 3: Shield

Option 4: Field

Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Guilde


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The incorrectly spelt word is guilde.

The correct spelling is guild. A guild is an association of people with similar interests or pursuits, often forming a trade or craft organisation.

The meanings of the other options are

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Question : Match List -I with List - II and choose the correct response :

List - I List - II
a. Vitamin B1  1. Pyridoxine
b. Vitamin B2 2. Cyanocobalamin
 c. Vitamin B6  3. Thiamine
d. Vitamin B12  4. Riboflavin

Match List -I with List - II and choose the correct response :

Option 1: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

Option 2: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

Option 3: a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

Option 4: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2


Solution : The correct answer is a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2.

Thiamine is another name for vitamin B1. Vitamin B2 is also known as riboflavin. It is necessary for the growth and repair of cells. Vitamin B6 is also known as pyridoxine. Haemoglobin production, and

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