Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code, MISCHIEF is written as NKVGMOLN, then how is RELIEVED written in that code?
Option 1: SGOMJBLL
Option 2: SFMJFWFE
Option 3: SGOMJVED
Option 4: SEOIJVLD
Correct Answer: SGOMJBLL
Solution : Given: MISCHIEF is written as NKVGMOLN.
Add consecutive natural numbers to the place value of each letter of MISCHIEF, to obtain the required code – M + 1 = N; I + 2 = K; S + 3 = V; C + 4 = G;
Question : Directions: Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. India 2. Asia 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. Taj Mahal 5. World
Option 1: 3, 1, 4, 2, 5
Option 2: 3, 4, 1, 2, 5
Option 3: 5, 2, 1, 3, 4
Option 4: 5, 1, 2, 4, 3
Correct Answer: 5, 2, 1, 3, 4
Solution : Given: 1. India 2. Asia 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. Taj Mahal 5. World
The world comprises seven different continents, and one such continent is Asia. Asia is a continent that includes India. India is divided into states, one of which is
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.
I never go shopping on weekends as on those days the malls are ___ of people.
Option 1: full
Option 2: busy
Option 3: crowded
Option 4: packed
Correct Answer: full
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
"Full" fits here correctly as "full of" means "filled with", and it conveys the proper meaning that the malls are completely filled with people on weekends. Although, the other words may convey similar meanings, but are not the
Question : "Saubhagya" Scheme was launched to provide which of the following?
Option 1: Water connections
Option 2: LPG connections
Option 3: Electricity connections
Option 4: Broadband connections
Correct Answer: Electricity connections
Solution : The correct option is Electricity connections.
The goal of the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (PM Saubhagya), which was introduced in September 2017, was to electrify every home by the end of 2018. By the time this goal was advanced to
Question : Refer to the following data table and answer the question.
Exports of software were what percentage of total exports?
Option 1: 20.29%
Option 2: 22.79%
Option 3: 25.29%
Option 4: 17.79%
Correct Answer: 20.29%
Solution : From the table, The total export amount = 550 + 700 + 875 + 775 + 550 = 3450 million US dollars The exports of software = 700 million US dollars The percentage of software exports = $\frac{\text{Software exports}}{\text{Total exports}}$ × 100 The percentage of
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 1, 5, 13, 25, 41, 61, ?
Option 1: 85
Option 2: 77
Option 3: 81
Option 4: 91
Correct Answer: 85
Solution : Given: 1, 5, 13, 25, 41, 61,?
In the given series, add the multiples of 4 to the previous term to obtain the next term. 1 + 4 = 5; 5 + 8 = 13; 13 + 12 = 25; 25 + 16 = 41;
Question : Directions: Sumit wants to get his clothes washed. The laundry service charges in his city are such that for the first kg. of clothes, he is charged Rs 150, and after that, he is charged Rs 50 for every kg that follows. If he gets 10 kg of clothes washed, how much money does he pay for the laundry service?
Option 1: Rs 250
Option 2: Rs 450
Option 3: Rs 650
Option 4: Rs 600
Correct Answer: Rs 600
Solution : Given: The weight of clothes that Sumit wants to get washed = 10kg
The cost of washing the first kg of clothes = Rs. 150 The cost of the remaining 9 kg of clothes = 50 × 9 = 450 The total cost of
Question : Which of the following statements is correct regarding the demand curve? I. It is a graphical representation of the demand function. II. It gives the quantity demanded by the consumer at each price.
Option 1: Both I and II
Option 2: Only II
Option 3: Neither I nor II
Option 4: Only I
Correct Answer: Both I and II
Solution : The correct option is Both I and II.
The demand curve is a graphical representation of the demand function, which shows the relationship between the price of a good or service, and the quantity demanded. It slopes downward because of the
Question : Directions: The sub-divided diagram given below depicts the result of B.Com. students of the college for 3 years. Study the graph and answer the given questions.
How many percent of students passed the first division in 2007?
Option 1: $15\frac{15}{19}$%
Option 2: $11\frac{13}{17}$%
Option 3: $16\frac{2}{3}$%
Option 4: $12\frac{1}{2}$%
Correct Answer: $15\frac{15}{19}$%
Solution : Students passed the first division in the year 2007 = 30 Total students appeared in 2007 = 30 + 60 + 60 + 40 = 190 The percentage of students who got first division = $\frac{30}{190}×100=15\frac{15}{19}$% Hence, the correct answer is $15\frac{15}{19}$%.
Question : In which year did India win its first Hockey World Cup for men?
Option 1: 1971
Option 2: 1979
Option 3: 1975
Option 4: 1983
Correct Answer: 1975
Solution : The correct option is 1975.
India won its first Hockey World Cup for men in 1975. The tournament was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. India emerged as the champions by defeating Pakistan in the final match with a score of 2-1.
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