Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The sum of the two numbers is 75, and their difference is 25. The product of the two numbers is:
Option 1: 1350
Option 2: 1250
Option 3: 410
Option 4: 1000
Correct Answer: 1250
Solution : Given: The sum of the two numbers is 75, and their difference is 25. We know, The bigger number = $\frac{\text{Sum + Difference}}{2}$ = $\frac{75 + 25}{2}$ = 50 So, the smaller number = (75 – 50) = 25 Therefore, the product of the two
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Such examples of commercial success, innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every success story, there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of teamwork and a weakness for a quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.
Question: What has the Indian talent for acquiring material wealth led to?
Option 1: Commercial success, stagnation, innovation
Option 2: Adaptability, quick profit, opportunity
Option 3: Commercial success, innovation, adaptability
Option 4: Determination, team work, adventure
Correct Answer: Commercial success, innovation, adaptability
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The first line of the passage mentioned explicitly some examples such as commercial success, innovation, adaptability, drive, vision, etc. that have led India to acquire material wealth, which makes the third option the appropriate
Question : Square of $3(6-2x)$ is:
Option 1: $(12x^{2}-72x+108)$
Option 2: $(4x^{2}-24x+36)$
Option 3: $(108-72x-12x^{2})$
Option 4: $(36x^{2}-216x+324)$
Correct Answer: $(36x^{2}-216x+324)$
Solution : Given: $3(6-2x)$ Squaring the expression, we get, $=(3(6-2x))^{2}$ $=9(4x^{2}+36-24x)$ $=(36x^{2}-216x+324)$ Hence, the correct answer is $(36x^{2}-216x+324)$.
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 : Which of the following pairs of goods is an example for joint supply ?
Option 1: Coffee and tea
Option 2: Ink and Pen .
Option 3: Tooth brush and Paste .
Option 4: Wool and Mutton.
Correct Answer: Wool and Mutton.
Solution : Correct Answer is Wool and Mutton.
Joint supply refers to a situation where an increase or decrease in the supply of one good causes the supply of another by-product to similarly change. A product or process that has the potential to produce two
Question : According to Preamble,the ultimate power lies in the hands of
Option 1: Parliament
Option 2: Constitution
Option 3: President
Option 4: People
Correct Answer: People
Solution : The Correct Answer is people
The Preamble states that the people of India hold the ultimate power. It states that the constitution of India was enacted in order to accomplish the clearly stated goals outlined in the preamble and in response to the solemn resolution
Question : If two qualities of a fruit costing INR 20 per kg and INR 38 per kg are mixed in the ratio of 5 : 4, then find the cost of the mixture per kg (in INR).
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 31
Option 3: 29
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 28
Solution : Total = 5 + 4 = 9 Quantity of fruit costing INR 20 in the mixture $=\frac{5}{9}$ Quantity of fruit costing INR 38 in the mixture $=\frac{4}{9}$ So, Cost of the mixture $=\frac{5}{9}\times20+\frac{4}{9}\times 38=\frac{100}{9}+\frac{152}{9}=\frac{252}{9}=28$ Hence, the correct answer is INR 28.
Question : Directions: Select the related letters from the given alternatives. SUMO : PRJL :: TAXI : ?
Option 1: QDNF
Option 2: WDXJ
Option 3: QDVF
Option 4: QXUF
Correct Answer: QXUF
Solution : Given: SUMO : PRJL :: TAXI : ?
Subtract 3 from the place value of SUMO to obtain the required code – S – 3 = P; U – 3 = R; M – 3 = J; O – 3 = L Thus, SUMO is
Question : Directions: In the question below two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statements: I. All parrots are birds. II. Some birds are butterflies. Conclusions: I. All butterflies are parrots. II. Some parrots are butterflies.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All butterflies are parrots – It is a possibility that the circle representing butterflies is completely overlapped by the circle
Question : Shovana Narayan, a famous Kathak dancer, received the ___________ in 1992.
Option 1: Padma Bhushan
Option 2: Kalidas Samman
Option 3: Kabir Puraskar
Option 4: Padma Shri
Correct Answer: Padma Shri
Solution : The correct answer is Padma Shri.
Shovana Narayan is a well-known Kathak dancer from India. In addition to her career as a career officer in the Indian Audit and Accounts Service, she is also dedicated to the art of Kathak dance. She has
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