Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: HGFE
Option 2: VUTS
Option 3: HNOP
Option 4: RQPO
Correct Answer: HNOP
Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: HGFE; H – 1 = G; G – 1 = F; F – 1 = E Second option: VUTS; V – 1 = U; U – 1 = T; T – 1 = S Third option: HNOP; H
Question : As of September 2021, which of the following is not a national political party in India?
Option 1: Indian National Congress
Option 2: Indian National Lok Dal
Option 3: Communist Party of India
Option 4: Bahujan Samaj Party
Correct Answer: Indian National Lok Dal
Solution : The correct option is Indian National Lok Dal.
The Indian National Lok Dal is a political party in Haryana. The party was founded in 1996 by former Deputy Prime Minister of India Devi Lal and his son, Om Prakash Chautala. The party
Question : The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year
Option 1: 1986
Option 2: 1988
Option 3: 1984
Option 4: 1985
Correct Answer: 1985
Solution : The correct answer is 1985.
The Anti-Defection Law was passed in 1985. It was aimed at putting a stop on the practice of political defections and bring political stability. It also added tenth schedule to the Indian constitution through the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. According
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks that are to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The little boy ran_____ fast that he was ______ for breath.
Option 1: Too, fighting
Option 2: So, gasping
Option 3: Very, struggling
Option 4: So, inhaling
Correct Answer: So, gasping
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The adverb "so" and the verb "gasping" fit perfectly in the sentence. "So" is used to indicate the extent of an action and "gasping" is the appropriate word to describe the act of struggling to breathe.
The
Question : Directions: Select the related letters from the given alternatives. EAGLE : FCJPJ :: CRAWL : ?
Option 1: DTDBR
Option 2: DTFCR
Option 3: DTDAQ
Option 4: DTEZQ
Correct Answer: DTDAQ
Solution : Given: EAGLE : FCJPJ :: CRAWL : ?
Add consecutive natural numbers to the place value of each letter of EAGLE to get the desired code – E + 1 = F; A + 2 = C; G + 3 = J; L + 4
Question : The tree popularly known as 'Green Gold', but which is an ecological disaster, is:
Option 1: Banyan
Option 2: Peepal
Option 3: Eucalyptus
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Eucalyptus
Solution : The correct option is Eucalyptus.
While the Eucalyptus tree is often referred to as 'green gold' due to its rapid growth and economic benefits, its widespread cultivation has led to significant ecological problems. These include water depletion due to the tree's high water requirements,
Question : Davis Cup is related to which of the following sports?
Option 1: Table Tennis
Option 2: Cricket
Option 3: Basketball
Option 4: Tennis
Correct Answer: Tennis
Solution : The correct option is Tennis.
The Davis Cup is related to tennis. It is an international team competition in men's tennis, contested annually between teams from different countries. Tennis is typically played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle. Tennis has four
Question : Directions: What will come in the place of ? in the following equation, if + and – are interchanged and × and ÷ are interchanged? 55 + 42 × 7 ÷ 11 – 30 = ?
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 22
Option 4: 19
Correct Answer: 19
Solution : Given: + and – and × and ÷ 55 + 42 × 7 ÷ 11 – 30 = ?
After interchanging the signs, the new equation is – = 55 – 42 ÷ 7 × 11 + 30 = 55 – 6 × 11 +
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 1.
Option 1: because
Option 2: rather
Option 3: when
Option 4: but
Correct Answer: but
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
Explanation: The sentence sets up a contrast between learning to walk and talk naturally and the different situations associated with the act of reading.
But is a conjunction that signals a contrast or exception, making it the most
Question : While using the income method to compute national income, which of the following is not to be included? A) Income from lottery B) Brokerage on sale and purchase of shares C) Income from illegal activities like gambling
Option 1: A, B and C
Option 2: B and C
Option 3: A and B
Option 4: A and C
Correct Answer: A and C
Solution : The correct option is A and C.
The national income of a country is calculated by the total value of the final goods and services produced by the residents during an accounting year.
The following items are not included in calculating national
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