Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : If the difference between the simple interest and the compound interest for 3 years at the rate of 10% per annum on a certain sum is equal to Rs. 310, then that sum of money is:
Option 1: Rs. 8,000
Option 2: Rs. 9,500
Option 3: Rs. 12,000
Option 4: Rs. 10,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 10,000
Solution : Given: The difference between the simple interest and the compound interest = Rs. 310 R = 10 % Time = 3 years Let the sum be $P$. $P(1+\frac{10}{100})^{3}–P–(\frac{P×10×3}{100})=310$ ⇒ $P[(\frac{11}{10})^{3}–1–\frac{3}{10}]=310$ ⇒ $P[(\frac{1331–1000-300}{1000})]=310$ ⇒ $P[(\frac{31}{1000})]=310$ ⇒ $P=\frac{310×1000}{31}$ ⇒ $P=10000$ Hence, the correct answer is Rs.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Computer : Mouse :: Television : ?
Option 1: Remote
Option 2: Flashlight
Option 3: Marker
Option 4: Pen
Correct Answer: Remote
Solution : Given: Computer : Mouse :: Television : ? (This depicts the relation between an electronic device and its operator.)
Let's check the options – First option: Remote→It is used to operate the television. Second option: Flashlight→There is no relation between television and flashlight. Third option:
Question : Which one of the following countries and their capitals are wrongly paired ?
Option 1: Switzerland - Geneva
Option 2: Austria - Vienna
Option 3: Denmark - Copenhagen
Option 4: Finland -Helsinki
Correct Answer: Switzerland - Geneva
Solution : The Correct Answer is Switzerland - Geneva
The most expensive city in Europe and the fifth most expensive city overall is Geneva. The Swiss Canton of Geneva, which is situated in Switzerland's southwest, has Geneva as its capital. The city is located on
Question : How many agro-climatic zones are there in India as far as the official categorization of the Ministry of Agriculture is concerned ?
Option 1: 123
Option 2: 126
Option 3: 127
Option 4: 122
Correct Answer: 126
Solution : The correct answer is 126.
As per the official data of Ministry of Agriculture India has 126 agro-climatic zones. It is a unit of land which is suitable for only a certain crops. This systematic planning helps to map the crop diversity and agricultural planning
Question : Who among the following received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award of 2019 in the Kathakali classical dance category?
Option 1: O.S. Arun
Option 2: Manju Nandan Mehta
Option 3: Kottakkal Nandakumaran Nair
Option 4: Vinayak Torvi
Correct Answer: Kottakkal Nandakumaran Nair
Solution : The correct answer is Kottakkal Nandakumaran Nair.
Kottakkal Nandakumaran Nair is a well-known Kathakali dancer, and he is famous for his 'Kathi' Veshas. He also shows excellent skill in enacting 'Pacha' and 'Minukku' veshas. As a panel artist enlisted by the Indian
Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Dog : Bitch :: ?
Option 1: Cock : Hen
Option 2: Stallion : Horse
Option 3: Witch : Wizard
Option 4: Cow : Bull
Correct Answer: Cock : Hen
Solution : Given: Dog : Bitch (This relation shows Dog is the male and Bitch is the female.)
Let's check the options – First option: Cock : Hen; Cock is the male and Hen is the female. Second option: Stallion : Horse; Stallion is the
Question : Directions: Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word.) Latent : Dormant
Option 1: Nice : Demanding
Option 2: Picky : Fussy
Option 3: Lathe : Latex
Option 4: Pious : Dainty
Correct Answer: Picky : Fussy
Solution : Given: Latent : Dormant (Latent means existing, but not very noticeable, active or well developed and the meaning of dormant is not active for some time. Therefore this depicts that the given words are synonyms of each other.)
Let's check the options –
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence. Can you please make sure that all the guest are gathered on the stage before the performance begins?
Option 1: guest is gathered on
Option 2: guests are gathered in
Option 3: guests are gathered by
Option 4: guests is gathered by
Correct Answer: guests are gathered by
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the third option.
Explanation:
"Guests" should be used instead of "guest" as this corrects the subject-verb agreement error, ensuring that the plural noun "guests" matches with the plural verb "are gathered". Moreover, "by" should be used instead
Question : A man bought an article for Rs. 1500 and sold it at a price 25% higher than the cost price. After paying Rs. 75 as tax on the sale, calculate the net profit percentage.
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 25%
Option 3: 30%
Option 4: 15%
Correct Answer: 20%
Solution : Given: A man purchased an article for Rs. 1500. Sold it at 25% above the cost price. He has to pay Rs. 75 as a tax on it. The cost price(CP) = Rs. 1500 Profit = 25% of 1500 = $\frac{25}{100}×1500=375$ $\therefore$ Net profit =
Question : The Jawaharlal Nehru Port is located at:
Option 1: Paradip
Option 2: Cochin
Option 3: Mumbai
Option 4: Kolkata
Correct Answer: Mumbai
Solution : The correct answer is Mumbai.
Mumbai Port is also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, and it is the largest port according to the volume of cargo handled. Recently, a new port in Maharashtra is planned to be set up called Vadhavan Port. It would become
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