Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Which is the capital of Canada?
Option 1: Wellington
Option 2: Canberra
Option 3: Oslo
Option 4: Ottawa
Correct Answer: Ottawa
Solution : The correct answer is Ottawa.
Canada is located on the North American continent, and its capital city is Ottawa. It is the second-largest country in the world after Russia. It shares boundaries with the U.S.A, and Alaska is also a part of the U.S.A.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A word or a phrase formed by rearranging a different word.
Option 1: Anaphora
Option 2: Amateur
Option 3: Anagram
Option 4: Accessible
Correct Answer: Anagram
Solution : The correct one-word substitute for the given group of words is the third option.
Explanation for each option:
"Anaphora" - Anaphora is a rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
"Amateur" - Amateur refers
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
She is (the best and wisest) girl in the class.
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
"The best and wisest" should be replaced with "the best and the wisest". The article "the" should be used before the superlative form of the adjectives in the sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "She is the best
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 47632
Option 2: 32418
Option 3: 67626
Option 4: 84129
Correct Answer: 47632
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 47632; 322 = 1024; 1024 is not equal to the number formed by the first three digits. Second option: 32418; 182 = 324; 324 is equal to the number formed by the first three digits. Third
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Climatic disasters are (1)_______ increasingly common due to the effects of climate change. These disasters include extreme weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and droughts. To mitigate the effects of these disasters, it is essential to invest in disaster preparedness and (2)______ The impact of climatic disasters is not limited to the loss of life and property damage. For example, hurricanes can disrupt the oil and gas industry, leading to higher fuel prices and (3)_______ Floods can damage crops and infrastructure, leading to food shortages and disruptions to transportation systems. Rising temperatures can lead to more frequent heat waves, while changes in precipitation patterns can lead to more (4)_______ droughts and floods. Climatic disasters disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Collaboration among governments, communities, and businesses is crucial for effective disaster preparedness and response. This involves investing in early warning systems, improving infrastructure and emergency services, and planning for post-disaster recovery. By taking a (5)_______ approach to disaster management, we can reduce the impacts of climatic disasters and build more resilient communities. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 1.
Option 1: became
Option 2: becoming
Option 3: become
Option 4: becomes
Correct Answer: becoming
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The sentence discusses a current trend or ongoing process—how climatic disasters are becoming increasingly common. The present continuous tense, becoming is the most suitable choice to convey this sense of ongoing development.
Question : The National Emblem of Italy is:
Option 1: Eagle
Option 2: White Eagle
Option 3: White Lily
Option 4: Lily
Correct Answer: White Lily
Solution : The correct option is White Lily.
Italy is linked to the white lily. It has served as the nation's emblem for many years and is occasionally referred to as the Italian Lily. This flower is renowned for its pleasant scent and flawless white petals.
Question : A alone can complete a work in 40 days. 20 percent of the same work will be completed by A in how many days?
Option 1: 8 days
Option 2: 10 days
Option 3: 5 days
Option 4: 6 days
Correct Answer: 8 days
Solution : Given: A alone can complete a work in 40 days. We know that 20% = $\frac{1}{5}$ $\therefore \frac{1}{5}$ part of work is done in $\frac{1}{5}\times 40 = 8$ days Hence, the correct answer is 8 days.
Question : Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
Option 1: Prepaer
Option 2: Mushy
Option 3: Busiest
Option 4: Matter
Correct Answer: Prepaer
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
In the given options, prepaer is an incorrectly spelled word.
Its correct spelling is prepare.
Prepare: It denotes to get ready or to make somebody or something ready.
Question : In the following graph, the production of rice in 5 consecutive years is plotted. In which year the production of rice is maximum?
Option 1: 2017
Option 2: 2018
Option 3: 2020
Option 4: 2019
Correct Answer: 2019
Solution : By watching the graph, the maximum production is seen in 2019, which is 4000 tonnes. Hence, the correct answer is 2019.
Question : Directions: What will come in the place of (?) in the following equation, if + and – are interchanged and × and ÷ are interchanged? 15 ÷ 5 + 12 × 3 – 5 = ?
Option 1: 96
Option 2: 66
Option 3: 76
Option 4: 86
Correct Answer: 76
Solution : Given: 15 ÷ 5 + 12 × 3 – 5 = ?
After interchanging + with –, and × with ÷, the equation will be as follows – = 15 × 5 – 12 ÷ 3 + 5 = 15 × 5 – 4 +
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