Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
My twin (1) / is five minutes younger (2) / than myself. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The pronoun "myself" should be replaced with "I" because the subject should be compared with the subjective pronoun.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "My twin is five minutes younger than I."
Question : Simplify the following expression. $0.01+0.68 \times 0.68+0.22 \times 0.22+0.044+0.136+0.44 \times 0.68$
Option 1: $0.69$
Option 2: $1$
Option 3: $0.8$
Option 4: $0.9$
Correct Answer: $1$
Solution : $0.01+0.68 \times 0.68+0.22 \times 0.22+0.044+0.136+0.44 \times 0.68$. $= 0.1^2 + 0.68^2 + 0.22^2 + 2 × 0.1 × 0.22 + 2 × 0.1 × 0.68 + 2 × 0.22 × 0.68$ $= (0.1 + 0.22 + 0. 68)^2$ $= (1)^2$ $= 1$ Hence, the correct
Question : Which team won the 2021-22 I-League?
Option 1: Neroca FC
Option 2: Mohammedan SC
Option 3: Gokulam Kerala FC
Option 4: Rajasthan United
Correct Answer: Gokulam Kerala FC
Solution : The correct answer is Gokulam Kerala FC.
With a commanding victory over Mohammedan SC on the final matchday and an unstoppable lead at the top of the Hero I-League 2021–22 standings with 43 points, Gokulam Kerala FC made history on May 14, 2022,
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Children learn to walk and talk naturally, (1)____that is not the case with reading. Reading strategies are designed to help your child develop a strong reading (2)____one built with confidence, engagement, and joy. As a parent, you are most likely always looking for (3)____that make your child want to learn. We are here to help you and your child on their journey as a (4)_____reader. Try some reading strategy suggestions below for kids (5)____are beginning to read all the way to those reading advanced chapter books.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: blueprints
Option 2: fashions
Option 3: techniques
Option 4: lines
Correct Answer: techniques
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The correct word techniques refer to methods or approaches that fit well with the idea of strategies to encourage learning.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Blueprints refer to detailed plans or designs.
Fashion
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 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.) (66, 13, 20) (298, 80, 69)
Option 1: (356, 111, 67)
Option 2: (219, 39, 180)
Option 3: (38, 12, 18)
Option 4: (56, 16, 42)
Correct Answer: (356, 111, 67)
Solution : Given: (66, 13, 20); (298, 80, 69)
Here, (66, 13, 20)→(13 + 20) × 2 = 33 × 2 = 66 (298, 80, 69)→(80 + 69) × 2 = 149 × 2 = 298
Let's check the options – First option: (356, 111,
Question : Directions: From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Because there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all the possible orientations of the question figure in which of the given option figures it can fit itself. By comparison of all option figures, the question figure is embedded only in
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Good grief
Option 1: To dig a hole
Option 2: To be very systematic
Option 3: To try everything possible
Option 4: An expression of surprise or frustration
Correct Answer: An expression of surprise or frustration
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: Good grief is an idiom expressing surprise, alarm, dismay, or some other usually negative emotion, which is correctly explained in the fourth option.
So, the correct answer is an expression
Question : Choose the word that can substitute for the given group of words.
A lover of good food.
Option 1: Esoteric
Option 2: Chauvinist
Option 3: Gourmand
Option 4: Ergophile
Correct Answer: Gourmand
Explanation:
The group of words describes someone who has a keen appreciation for and enjoyment of fine or high-quality food. The term that specifically encapsulates this meaning is gourmand.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Directions: How many pinks are neither green nor yellow?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 17
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : The shaded area shows the total number of pink that is neither green nor yellow. So, the total number of pink that is neither green nor yellow = 10.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The table given below shows the number of girls in 7 schools.
What is the total number of girls in all the schools?
Option 1: 3850
Option 2: 3950
Option 3: 3750
Option 4: 3620
Correct Answer: 3950
Solution : The total number of girls in all the schools = 450 + 1050 + 550 + 850 + 650 + 250 + 150 = 3950 Hence, the correct answer is 3950.
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