Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom or phrase. Once in a blue moon
Option 1: Once in a day
Option 2: Frequently
Option 3: Rarely
Option 4: Once a week
Correct Answer: Rarely
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
Once in a blue moon: This idiom is used to describe something that happens very rarely or infrequently.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Once in a day: This option suggests a daily occurrence, which
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.
Clean India Mission is one of the most (1) _____ and popular missions to have taken place in India. This mission includes a reward to a state and a city. This encourages every citizen to keep the surroundings clean. This cleanliness campaign was (2) _____ by the Indian government at the national level, (3) _____ all the rural towns and urban cities. Its primary objective is to spread awareness of the importance of cleanliness. Slogans are written on the banners and pictures are painted in a very attractive manner to evoke the feeling of cleanliness. After that, a major objective was to teach citizens to (4) _____ of waste mindfully and to provide basic (5) _____ facilities. For this, wet and dry dustbins are kept by every citizen whether it is home or office.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: encompassing
Option 2: preventing
Option 3: excluding
Option 4: restraining
Correct Answer: encompassing
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Encompass means to contain. It can be used when talking about anything that contains something else. For example, a lecture on Edward Hopper might encompass all aspects of his life and art; a work of art could
Question : What is the expansion of ($x$ + 11)($x$ – 11)?
Option 1: $x$2 + 11
Option 2: $x$2 – 121
Option 3: $x$2 + 121
Option 4: $x$2 – 11
Correct Answer: $x$2 – 121
Solution : ($x$ + 11)($x$ – 11) = $x$2 – (11)2 = $x$2 – 121 Hence, the correct answer is $x$2 – 121.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error."
The job for drawing water (1) / from the village well is usually (2) / carried out by the women and young girls. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence. As ''for'' should be replaced with ''of'' to convey the intended meaning that the job is related to drawing water from the village well.
So, the correct sentence should be: "The job of drawing
Question : The average of 15 numbers is 53. A number is removed and the average of 14 numbers now becomes 55. Which number was removed?
Option 1: 26
Option 2: 23
Option 3: 25
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 25
Solution : The sum of the original 15 numbers = 15 × 53 = 795 After removing one number, the sum of the remaining 14 numbers = 14 × 55 = 770 The number that was removed = 795 – 770 = 25 Hence, the correct answer
Question : Directions: Find out the correct alternative that when filled in the blanks in the same sequence will make the series logically complete. W_KY_ENCYG_GZIT_ _KWO
Option 1: BXQGA
Option 2: CXQKA
Option 3: AYQGB
Option 4: DXRKA
Correct Answer: CXQKA
Solution : Given: W_KY_ENCYG_GZIT_ _KWO
To fill the series we have to divide the series – W_KY / _ENC / YG_G / ZIT_ / _KWO Let's check each option – First option: BXQGA; WBKY / XENC / YGQG / ZITG
Question : Globalisation means
Option 1: Integration of economy
Option 2: Integration of financial market
Option 3: Integration of the domestic economy with the world economy
Option 4: integration of the various sector of the economy
Correct Answer: Integration of the domestic economy with the world economy
Solution : The correct option is integration of the domestic economy with the world economy.
The process of integrating a nation's economy with the global economy through trade, investment, technology transfer, and the flow of information is referred to
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence. She's so benevolent that she can't even harm a fly, let alone hurting someone.
Option 1: gloomy
Option 2: unfortunate
Option 3: grudging
Option 4: compassionate
Correct Answer: compassionate
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation: Benevolent refers to a kind and generous disposition, often marked by a desire to do good and show goodwill towards others. Similarly, compassionate describes someone who feels and shows sympathy, concern, and kindness towards others' suffering or
Question : The traditional 'Cheraw' dance, in which bamboo is used, is famous in_______,
Option 1: Mizoram
Option 2: Goa
Option 3: Odisha
Option 4: Bihar
Correct Answer: Mizoram
Solution : The correct option is Mizoram.
The traditional 'Cheraw' dance, in which bamboo is used, is famous in the state of Mizoram. Cheraw is a vibrant and rhythmic dance form performed by the Mizos, an ethnic group native to the northeastern state of Mizoram.
Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Remedy
Option 1: Parochial
Option 2: Tablet
Option 3: Plagiarism
Option 4: Panacea
Correct Answer: Panacea
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The word remedy means a specific solution for a problem or a cure for a disease. The word panacea is the correct answer, which means a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. Thus, it
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