Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The Union Territory of Puducherry does not have a common boundary with
Option 1: Andhra Pradesh
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Karnataka
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Solution : The correct answer is Karnataka.
The Union Territory of Puducherry, located on India's southern coast, has borders with the state of Tamil Nadu. The territory of Puducherry includes various enclaves and coastal territories around the Bay of Bengal. Notably, it has no borders with the
Question : Directions: How many mobiles are not batteries?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 14
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : In the diagram, the shaded part represents the region common to mobiles but, uncommon to battery.
Therefore, the number is→5 + 9 = 14
So, from the above, the total number of mobiles that are not battery is 14. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Select the grammatically correct sentence.
Option 1: He ate the sweets greedy.
Option 2: I could not find it anywhere.
Option 3: I haven’t got none.
Option 4: He is much weak.
Correct Answer: I could not find it anywhere.
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Following are the incorrect and correct parts:
He ate the sweets greedy: He ate the sweets greedily.
I could not find it anywhere: No error.
I haven't got none: I have got none.
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set.(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13, operations can be performed on 13, such as adding/subtracting /multiplying, etc., to 13. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (24, 12, 4) (35, 5, 14)
Option 1: (28, 8, 6)
Option 2: (42, 6, 22)
Option 3: (56, 8, 16)
Option 4: (36, 4, 18)
Correct Answer: (36, 4, 18)
Solution : Given: (24, 12, 4); (35, 5, 14)
Divide the first number by the second number and then multiply the result by 2 to obtain the third number. (24, 12, 4)→24 ÷ 12 = 2; 2 × 2 = 4 (35, 5, 14)→35 ÷
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 3 : 83 7 : 2403
Option 1: 5 : 629
Option 2: 6 : 1200
Option 3: 2 : 18
Option 4: 4 : 250
Correct Answer: 2 : 18
Solution : Given: 3 : 83; 7 : 2403
Find the power 4 of the first number and then add 2 to obtain the second number in the given set of numbers – ⇒ 3 : 83→34 + 2 = 81 + 2 =
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for 'apprehension' in the given sentence. Shradha was never in such a situation before; her excitement was understandable for her peers.
Option 1: Before
Option 2: Excitement
Option 3: Peers
Option 4: Situation
Correct Answer: Excitement
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Apprehension refers to a feeling of anxiety or fear about something uncertain or unknown.
Excitement refers to a state of being emotionally aroused, thrilled, or eager about something anticipated or experienced, making it the opposite of apprehension.
The
Question : Cultivating large farms with moderately low inputs of labour and capital is referred to as _________.
Option 1: hybrid cultivation
Option 2: extensive cultivation
Option 3: intensive cultivation
Option 4: capitalist cultivation
Correct Answer: extensive cultivation
Solution : The correct option is extensive cultivation.
An agricultural strategy known as extensive farming involves cultivating huge farms with comparatively smaller inputs, such as labour, and money. In an area that is heavily inhabited, it is followed.
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Balloons filled with helium travel hundreds or even thousands of mile.
Option 1: Balloons filled with helium
Option 2: Travel hundreds or
Option 3: No error
Option 4: Even thousands of mile
Correct Answer: Even thousands of mile
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
We usually use the plural form of a noun when discussing more than one aspect of something.
Mile should be in its plural form, miles when referring to thousands of them.
Therefore, the correct answer
Question : In India as of 2022, the electoral bonds are valid for how many days from the issued date?
Option 1: Fifteen days
Option 2: Thirty days
Option 3: Seven days
Option 4: Fourteen days
Correct Answer: Fifteen days
Solution : The correct option is Fifteen days.
Electoral bonds in India are valid for fifteen days from the issued date. This means that the bond must be deposited in the designated bank account of the eligible political party within fifteen days of its issuance. If
Question : Directions: In the following question, arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary. 1. Smoulder 2. Smother 3. Smuggle 4. Smudge
Option 1: 1, 2, 3, 4
Option 2: 1, 4, 3, 2
Option 3: 4, 3, 2, 1
Option 4: 2, 1, 4, 3
Correct Answer: 2, 1, 4, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Smoulder 2. Smother 3. Smuggle 4. Smudge
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter S, then move on to the next letter. Step 2: Compare the second letter
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