Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
The police is investigating (1) / for the recent happening (2) / in the area. (3) / No error (4)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
The word "police" is treated as a plural noun and should be followed by the plural form of the verb "are investigating" as per the subject-verb agreement.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The police are
Question : _____ won silver at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship, becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal at the prestigious event in 2022.
Option 1: Koneru Humpy
Option 2: Vantika Agrawal
Option 3: Bhakti Kulkarni
Option 4: Rameshbabu Vaishali
Correct Answer: Koneru Humpy
Solution : The correct option is Koneru Humpy.
In 2022, Koneru Humpy won the silver medal at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship, becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal at this prestigious event. Despite Humpy's consistently impressive performance in the entire tournament,
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