Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Expenditure Find the paper cost, if the royalty is INR 22,500.
Option 1: INR 32,500
Option 2: INR 37,500
Option 3: INR 30,000
Option 4: INR 33,000
Correct Answer: INR 37,500
Solution : Royalty = 15% and Paper cost = 25% So, 15% is equivalent to INR 22,500 Therefore, 25% is equivalent to $(22500×\frac{25}{15})$ = INR 37,500 Hence, the correct answer is INR 37,500.
Question : The Fundamental Rights have been guaranteed to protect the public from repressive state action; judicial decisions tend to expand the scope of the word 'State' as defined by of the Indian Constitution.
Option 1: Article 12
Option 2: Article 14
Option 3: Article 15
Option 4: Article 13
Correct Answer: Article 12
Solution : The correct answer is Article 12.
The expansion of the scope of the term 'state' as defined in the Indian Constitution can often be observed in judicial decisions. This expansion is often related to the application of fundamental rights. The relevant article in the
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
They hired a maid to have cleaner the house.
Option 1: to cleans
Option 2: No improvement
Option 3: to clean
Option 4: for cleaner
Correct Answer: to clean
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The original sentence contains an error in the use of the verb have. When expressing the reason for hiring someone to perform a task, the infinitive form of the verb is commonly used. In this case,
Question : Which factor is necessary for the development of democratic institutions?
Option 1: Strong military forces
Option 2: Respect for individual rights
Option 3: A one-party system
Option 4: An agricultural economy
Correct Answer: Respect for individual rights
Solution : The correct option is Respect for individual rights.
A democratic system of government is one in which the entire populace is in charge. One of the requirements for the development of democratic institutions is respect for individual rights. Institutions in a
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
Her son came from Europe to meet her _____ after 20 years.
Option 1: blowing off the steam
Option 2: like a cakewalk
Option 3: out of the blue
Option 4: stepping up his game
Correct Answer: out of the blue
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Out of the blue means something happening unexpectedly, without any warning or anticipation.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question :
Directions: Select the related word from the given alternatives in the following question. Christmas : ? :: ? : Biryani
Option 1: Christian, Muslim
Option 2: Cashew, Rice
Option 3: Jesus, Ramzan
Option 4: Cake, Eid-al-Fitr
Correct Answer: Cake, Eid-al-Fitr
Solution : Given: Christmas : ? :: ? : Biryani
Like, during Christmas, the cake is made. Similarly, Biryani is cooked during Eid-al-Fitr.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: What is the total number of wickets?
Option 1: 41
Option 2: 21
Option 3: 22
Option 4: 17
Correct Answer: 41
Solution : In the diagram, the shaded part represents the region of wickets.
Therefore, the total number of wickets is→4 + 13 + 8 + 16 = 41
So, from the above, the total number of wickets is 41. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Who is a well-known tabla maestro of the Punjab gharana?
Option 1: Moti Lal Kemmu
Option 2: Pt. Ravi Shankar
Option 3: Alla Rakha
Option 4: Bismillah khan
Correct Answer: Alla Rakha
Solution : The correct answer is Alla Rakha.
Alla Rakha, a well-known tabla maestro, belonged to the Punjab gharana. He learned tabla from Ustad Mia Kadir Bakhsh. He left his home at the age of 12 to learn tabla. Because of his contributions, he was awarded
Question : PQRS is a square with a side of 10 cm. A, B, C, and D are mid-points of PQ, QR, RS, and SP, respectively. Then, the perimeter of the square ABCD so formed is:
Option 1: $10\sqrt{2}\ \text{cm}$
Option 2: $20\sqrt{2}\ \text{cm}$
Option 3: $25\sqrt{2}\ \text{cm}$
Option 4: $15\sqrt{2}\ \text{cm}$
Correct Answer: $20\sqrt{2}\ \text{cm}$
Solution : Given: PQRS is a square with a side of 10 cm. A, B, C, and D are PQ, QR, RS, and SP mid-points, respectively. The perimeter of the square is $4a$, where $a$ is its side. PA = AQ = QB = 5 cm
Question : Directions: Select the word pair that does NOT represent a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Astonishing : Incredible
Option 1: Clarify : Elaborate
Option 2: Descend : Ascend
Option 3: Stop : Terminate
Option 4: Brave : Fearless
Correct Answer: Descend : Ascend
Solution : Given: Astonishing : Incredible (Both of the given words are synonyms as they represent a relationship where both words convey a sense of extreme or intense admiration.)
First option: Clarify : Elaborate; Clarify involves making something clear, and elaborate involves adding more
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