Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The marked price of a trouser is four times the cost price. To earn 64% profit, what should be the discount percentage?
Option 1: 55%
Option 2: 62%
Option 3: 65%
Option 4: 59%
Correct Answer: 59%
Solution : Given, Marked price (MP) of a trouser = 4 × the cost price (CP) ⇒ $\frac{MP}{CP} = \frac{4}{1}$ $\frac{MP}{CP} = \frac{100 + \text{ profit%}}{100 - \text{ Discount%}}$ ⇒ $\frac{4}{1} = \frac{100 + 64}{100 - \text{ Discount%}}$ ⇒ $100 - \text{ Discount%} = \frac{164}{4}$ ⇒ $100
Question : Directions: In the following question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements. Statements: I. All R is P. II. All P is J. Conclusions: I. All P is R. II. All J is P. III. All R is J.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: All conclusion follows
Option 4: Only conclusion III follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion III follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All P is R – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing P lie inside
Question : If the length and breadth of a cuboid are increased by 7% and 6%, respectively, then the percentage increase in its volume is:
Option 1: 11.20%
Option 2: 13.42%
Option 3: 18.12%
Option 4: 15.25%
Correct Answer: 13.42%
Solution : Initial length = $l$ New length = $l + 0.07l = 1.07l$ Initial breadth = $b$ New breadth = $b+0.06b = 1.06b$ Initial volume = $v = l\times b\times h$ New volume = $1.07l \times 1.06b \times h = 1.1342 v$ $\therefore$ Percentage increase =
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who possesses outstanding technical ability in a particular art or field.
Option 1: Virtuous
Option 2: Virtuoso
Option 3: Gourmand
Option 4: Amateur
Correct Answer: Virtuoso
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
"Virtuoso" - This word accurately describes one who possesses outstanding technical ability in a particular art or field, especially in music or the fine arts.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
"Virtuous" - This word
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Kamrup is an ancient name of which region of India?
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: Rajasthan
Option 3: Karnataka
Option 4: Assam
Correct Answer: Assam
Solution : The correct option is Assam.
Assam was once known as Kamrup in ancient times. It was located in present-day Western Assam, between the Manas and Barnadi Rivers, and is comparable to the ancient "Kamapitha". In mythology, it was known as Pragjyotisha.
Question : Zero hour is at the discretion of
Option 1: Prime Minister
Option 2: Speaker
Option 3: Opposition leader
Option 4: President
Correct Answer: Speaker
Solution : The correct option is Speaker.
Zero Hour in the Parliament is a special time during a session when MPs can bring up important issues without giving prior notice. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha decides when it happens and how much time is devoted to
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (Note: Operations should be performed on whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as addition/subtraction/multiplication, etc. can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (162, 9, 18) (231, 11, 21)
Option 1: (336, 28, 12)
Option 2: (270, 12, 23)
Option 3: (314, 19, 16)
Option 4: (296, 21, 14)
Correct Answer: (336, 28, 12)
Solution : Given: (162, 9, 18); (231, 11, 21)
Here, (162, 9, 18)→9 × 18 = 162 (231, 11, 21)→11 × 21 = 231
Let's check the options – First option: (336, 28, 12); 28 × 12 = 336 Second option: (270, 12, 23); 12
Question : The rate at which scanning is repeated in a CRT is called:
Option 1: refresh rate
Option 2: resolution
Option 3: pitch
Option 4: bandwidth
Correct Answer: refresh rate
Solution : The correct option is refresh rate.
The rate at which scanning in a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is repeated is referred to as the "refresh rate" or "frame rate." This is the number of times per second that the electron beam scans and refreshes
Question : Which of the following places in India experiences the lowest temperature?
Option 1: Jaisalmer
Option 2: Leh
Option 3: Munnar
Option 4: Bundelkhand
Correct Answer: Leh
Solution : The correct answer is Leh.
Leh, in the union territory of Ladakh, experiences the lowest temperatures. Leh is in the high-altitude Himalayan region known for its cold winters. It's uncommon for Leh to experience temperatures well below freezing during the winter. In contrast, places
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