Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: The following tables show the worldwide production of steel in 1920-1927. Study the table and answer the question The difference in the production of steel in the years 1923 and 1924 is x% of the production of steel in 1927. Then the value of x is approximately.
Option 1: 0.01
Option 2: 0.1
Option 3: 0.001
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Production of steel in 1923 = 76.23 Production of steel in 1924 = 77.23 Production of steel in 1927 = 100.17 The difference in production of steel in 1923 and 1924 = 77.23 – 76.23 = 1 According to the question, The difference of steel
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? MF99, OD109, ?, SZ129, UX139
Option 1: PC120
Option 2: PB109
Option 3: QC105
Option 4: QB119
Correct Answer: QB119
Solution : Given: MF99, OD109, ?, SZ129, UX139
Add 2 to the positional value of the first letter, subtract 2 from the positional value of the second letter, and add 10 to the positional value of the third number of each term to obtain the next term
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Would you / like to / watch an movie / tonight at eight?
Option 1: watch an movie
Option 2: like to
Option 3: tonight at eight
Option 4: Would you
Correct Answer: watch an movie
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The error is in the article before "movie". The indefinite article an is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, while a is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. Since the
Question : Directions: A square sheet of paper has been punched after folding. Its appearance, when opened, is shown in the figure. You have to figure out in which folded position it was punched and how.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given unfolded paper is folded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Bharatanatyam is a classical dance of_____________ in southern India.
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Karnataka
Option 4: Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Solution : The correct option is Tamil Nadu.
Bharatanatyam originated in Tamil Nadu in southern India. The Indian classical dance form is characterised by its precise and intricate footwork, hand gestures, facial expressions and body movements. Renowned Bharatanatyam exponents include Rukmini Devi Arundale, Balasaraswati, Yamini
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 121 : 12 :: 25 : ?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given: 121 : 12 :: 25 : ?
Like, 121 : 12→The square root of 121 = 11; 11 + 1 = 12 Similarly, for 25 : ?→The square root of 25 = 5; 5 + 1 = 6
Thus, 25 is related to 6.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 65
Option 2: 126
Option 3: 28
Option 4: 215
Correct Answer: 215
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 65; 65 – 1 = 64 = 43; 64 is a perfect cube. Second option: 126; 126 – 1 = 125 = 53; 125 is a perfect cube. Third option: 28; 28 – 1
Question : Directions: The bar graph shows the marks obtained by a student in an examination out of 100 marks in each subject. Study the graph and answer the questions. The average marks in Hindi and English are:
Option 2: 50
Option 3: 55
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 55
Solution : Marks obtained in Hindi = 70 Marks obtained in English = 40 Average marks obtained in Hindi and English = $\frac{70+40}{2}$ = 55 Hence, the correct answer is 55.
Question : Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the Constitution of which country?
Option 1: Germany
Option 2: Japan
Option 3: Spain
Option 4: Ireland
Correct Answer: Ireland
Solution : The correct option is Ireland.
The Irish Constitution's Directive Principles served as the model for the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution. A set of socioeconomic guidelines is provided by the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV, Articles 36
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Complete the formalities of registration of workshop before you enter the hall.
(1) formalities to register for
(2) formalities to registering for
(3) formalities of registration for
(4) No improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
In the sentence, "formalities of registration for" is the right choice as the "for" is the preposition of purpose and is better suited to the context. This makes the sentence grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the correct
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