Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster should come in place of (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? VPA, SMX, (?), MGR, JDO
Option 1: PJU
Option 2: RKU
Option 3: QGV
Option 4: QIW
Correct Answer: PJU
Solution : Given: VPA, SMX, ?, MGR, JDO
Subtract 3 from each letter of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series – VPA→V – 3 = S; P – 3 = M; A – 3 = X SMX→S –
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
A beast of burden.
Option 1: A liability.
Option 2: An animal that carries luggage.
Option 3: A person who works hardly.
Option 4: A violent man.
Correct Answer: An animal that carries luggage.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
This phrase refers to an animal, typically domesticated, that is used to carry heavy loads or perform laborious tasks. It's often used metaphorically to refer to someone who is burdened with responsibilities or tasks.
Question : Two medians NA and OB of $\triangle \mathrm{NOP}$ intersect each other at S at right angles. If NA = 15 cm and OB = 15 cm, then what is the length of OA?
Option 1: $5 \sqrt{5} $ cm
Option 2: $7 \sqrt{5}$ cm
Option 3: $6 \sqrt{5}$ cm
Option 4: $3 \sqrt{5}$ cm
Correct Answer: $5 \sqrt{5} $ cm
Solution : Given, Median NA = 15 cm Median OB = 15 cm Medians intersect at right angles at point S Theorem: The medians of a triangle intersect each other at the centroid, which divides each median in the ratio 2 : 1. As
Question : Directions: The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word VAPORIZE is arranged in alphabetical order.
Option 1: Two
Option 2: Three
Option 3: Four
Option 4: One
Correct Answer: One
Solution : Given: VAPORIZE
When the letters of VAPORIZE are arranged in alphabetical order, the letter cluster formed is AEIOPRVZ.
So, the position of the letter O remains unchanged even after arranging the letters of VAPORIZE in alphabetical order. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
He has a _________ interest in studying human psychology.
Option 1: deep
Option 2: wide
Option 3: vast
Option 4: heavy
Correct Answer: deep
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word "deep" means very intense or extreme and is the correct choice for this sentence as it helps in conveying the intended meaning of the sentence that he extremely likes studying human psychology.
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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: NOTA
Option 2: NATO
Option 3: NASA
Option 4: NAM
Correct Answer: NOTA
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: NOTA; NOTA→None of the Above (or NOTA) has been provided as an option to the voters of India in most elections since 2009. Second option: NATO; NATO→North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Third option: NASA; NASA→National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Question : What are the events in powerlifting?
Option 1: Squats, bench press, and deadlift
Option 2: Squats, lat pull down, and curl
Option 3: Curls, bench press, and squat
Option 4: Curls, over arm lift, and deadlift
Correct Answer: Squats, bench press, and deadlift
Solution : The correct answer is Squats, bench presses, and deadlifts.
In the strength sport of powerlifting, competitors attempt three lifts—the squat, bench press, and deadlift—at their maximum weight. The athlete attempts to lift a barbell loaded with weight plates to the maximum
Question : Directions: Radian is related to Angle in the same way as Ampere is related to _____.
Option 1: Electric Current
Option 2: Power
Option 3: Voltage
Option 4: Work
Correct Answer: Electric Current
Solution : Given: Radian is related to Angle.
Like, Radian is the S.I. unit of measurement for angle. Similarly, the ampere is the S.I. unit of measurement for electric current.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Who was the Chola king who brought Ganga from North to South?
Option 1: Raja Raja Chola
Option 2: Mahendra
Option 3: Rajendra Chola
Option 4: Parantaka
Correct Answer: Rajendra Chola
Solution : The Correct Answer is Rajendra Chola
Between 1019 and 1021, Rajendra Chola I, a medieval Chola emperor, led a Ganges expedition. He is credited with bringing the waters of the Ganga at this time and pouring them into the tanks of the new capital
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