Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, AB is the diameter of the circle. If angle $\angle ACD=45^{\circ}$, then what is the value of $\angle BAD$?
Option 1: $90^{\circ}$
Option 2: $45^{\circ}$
Option 3: $135^{\circ}$
Option 4: $35^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $45^{\circ}$
Solution :
Since, an angle subtended by the diameter of a circle at the circumference = $90^{\circ}$ ⇒ $\angle$ ACB = $90^{\circ}$ $\angle$ BCD = $\angle$ ACD + $\angle$ ACB = $45^{\circ} + 90^{\circ}=135^{\circ}$ Since the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary, $\angle$ BCD + $\angle$ BAD = $180^{\circ}$ $\therefore \angle$ BAD = $180^{\circ} - 135^{\circ}=45^{\circ}$ Hence, the correct answer is $45^{\circ}$.
Question : 2nd October is observed as________.
Option 1: International Non-Violence Day
Option 2: World Social Justice Day
Option 3: World Wildlife Day
Option 4: International Education Day
Correct Answer: International Non-Violence Day
Solution : The correct answer is International Non-Violence Day.
October 2nd is indeed observed as the International Day of Non-Violence. This date is significant because it marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule and a pioneer of non-violent resistance, known as "Satyagraha."
Question : Direct conversion of solar energy with the use of a photo voltaic cell results in the production of
Option 1: Optical energy
Option 2: Electrical energy
Option 3: Thermal energy
Option 4: Mechanial energy
Correct Answer: Electrical energy
Solution : The correct option is electrical energy.
The photovoltaic effect is a mechanism used by photovoltaic cells, also referred to as solar cells, to transform light energy from the sun directly into electrical energy. When photons, the light particles hit a solar cell's surface, their energy is transferred to the material's electrons, causing this effect. These electrons get activated by the energy of the photons, which causes them to flow as an electric current. The generated current can then be harnessed and used to power electrical equipment, or it can be stored in batteries for later use.
Question : Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows.
The pie chart represents the marks (out of 100) obtained by Shweta in different subjects - Hindi, English, Maths, Science, Social Science (S.S.) and Commerce in her class examination. The marks obtained in English and S.S. are what percent less than the marks obtained in Hindi and Maths?
The marks obtained in English and S.S. are what percent less than the marks obtained in Hindi and Maths?
Option 1: $30 \frac{1}{8} \%$
Option 2: $31 \frac{5}{8} \%$
Option 3: $30 \frac{5}{8} \%$
Option 4: $31 \frac{1}{8} \%$
Correct Answer: $30 \frac{5}{8} \%$
Solution : Share of marks obtained in English = $52^{\circ}$ Share of marks obtained in S.S. = $59^{\circ}$ Share of total marks obtained in English and S.S = $52^{\circ}$+$59^{\circ}$ = $111^{\circ}$------------(i) Share of marks obtained in Hindi = $72^{\circ}$ Share of marks obtained in Maths = $88^{\circ}$ Share of total marks obtained in Hindi and Maths = $160^{\circ}$ -----------(ii) Difference in share of marks = $160^{\circ}$–$111^{\circ}$ = $49^{\circ}$ Marks obtained in English and S.S. are less than marks obtained in Hindi and Maths by: = $\frac{49}{160}×100$ = $30\frac{5}{8}$% Hence, the correct answer is $30\frac{5}{8}$%.
Question : In triangle MNO, AB is parallel NO and MA = 2.5, AN = 7.5, MB = 2.2, find the value of BO.
Option 1: 6.6
Option 2: 8.2
Option 3: 5.4
Option 4: 4.8
Correct Answer: 6.6
Solution : Given: In triangle MNO, AB is parallel NO and MA = 2.5, AN = 7.5, MB = 2.2 Here, triangles MNO and MAB are similar because angle M in triangle MNO is equal to angle M in triangle MAB. So, $\frac{MA}{MN}=\frac{MB}{MO}$ ⇒ $\frac{2.5}{2.5+7.5}=\frac{2.2}{MO}$ $\therefore MO=8.8$ BO = MO – MB = 8.8 – 2.2 = 6.6 Hence, the correct answer is 6.6.
Question : The data given in the table shows the number of boys and girls enrolled for different games in an academy over 5 years.
Which game has the maximum enrollment and during which year?
Option 1: Cricket in 2020
Option 2: Basketball in 2019
Option 3: Football in 2019
Option 4: Basketball in 2020
Correct Answer: Basketball in 2020
Solution : In 2018, Basketball: 46 + 34 = 80 Football: 42 + 37 = 79 Cricket: 45 + 35 = 80 In 2019, Basketball: 40 + 41 = 81 Football: 44 + 38 = 82 Cricket: 42 + 32 = 74 In 2020, Basketball: 43 + 40 = 83 Football: 40 + 32 = 72 Cricket: 44 + 38 = 82 In 2021, Basketball: 37 + 44 = 81 Football: 43 + 25 = 68 Cricket: 34 + 28 = 62 In 2022, Basketball: 34 + 41 = 75 Football: 41 + 32 = 73 Cricket: 41 + 39 = 80 It can be seen that in the year 2020, Basketball has the maximum enrollment. Hence, the correct answer is Basketball in 2020.
Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
With a blood test, a physician was able to _____ the woman's pregnancy.
Option 1: term
Option 2: confirm
Option 3: firm
Option 4: confer
Correct Answer: confirm
Solution : The second option is the correct option. The word "confirm" is the most appropriate choice in this context because it means to establish the truth or correctness of something, which is exactly what the physician does with the blood test – they determine whether or not the woman is pregnant.
Term: It typically refers to a specific period
Confer: "Confer" means to grant or bestow something, such as an honour or title, upon someone.
Firm: stronghold or belief in something or someone. All these don't fit in the context.
So the correct sentence is "With a blood test, a physician was able to confirm the woman's pregnancy."
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks that are to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
He was so _____at his job that he was asked to give a ______to the visitors.
Option 1: Accurate, display
Option 2: Agile, demolition
Option 3: Able, disclosure
Option 4: Adept, demonstration
Correct Answer: Adept, demonstration
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option, "adept, demonstration".
"Adept" and "demonstration" fit perfectly in the sentence. "Adept" means highly skilled or proficient at something and "demonstration" refers to a display or exhibition of how something is done. This helps in conveying the intended meaning that he was so skilled at his job that he was asked to show the visitors how it was done.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the complete sentence is "He was so adept at his job that he was asked to give a demonstration to the visitors".
Question : The main function of insulin in the human body is
Option 1: To maintain blood pressure
Option 2: To help in digestion of food
Option 3: To control the level of sugar in the body
Option 4: To check the level of iodine in the body
Correct Answer: To control the level of sugar in the body
Solution : The correct option is - To control the level of sugar in the body.
The pancreatic islets of Langerhans cells generate insulin, a peptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism and promotes cell division and growth through its mitogenic effects.
Insulin helps cells absorb glucose, regulates carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism, and keeps blood sugar levels normal.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. Social media platforms and many people on them, have their own (1)______and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2)_________of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users, and think about (3)_______they want from you when engaging. To gauge which uses are positive and (4)_______and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply: When does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5)_____use it all of the time?
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (4).
Option 1: pliable
Option 2: possessive
Option 3: punitive
Option 4: productive
Correct Answer: productive
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The term productive means achieving or producing results, which fits well with the context of evaluating social media use. It suggests assessing whether the use of social media contributes to positive and meaningful outcomes.
Therefore, the correct word to fill in the blank (4) is productive.
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