Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
While mother mixed the cake ___, Dipu stood at the table watching her.
Option 1: batter
Option 2: concoction
Option 3: recipe
Option 4: mixture
Correct Answer: batter
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Batter refers to the mixture of ingredients used for making the cake.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. G_ IJG_HIJGGH_ IJGGHH _IJ
Option 1: HIJG
Option 2: HGHI
Option 3: JGGJ
Option 4: GHHI
Correct Answer: HGHI
Solution : Given: G_ IJG_HIJGGH_ IJGGHH _IJ
To fill the series we have to divide the series – G_ IJ/G_HIJ/GGH _ IJ/GGHH _IJ Let's check each option – First option: HIJG; GHIJ/GIHIJ/GGHJIJ/GGHHGIJ (No repeated pattern has been found.) Second
Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Credible.
Option 1: Unlikely
Option 2: Unswerving
Option 3: Conclusive
Option 4: Sheltered
Correct Answer: Unlikely
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word credible refers to being capable of being believed or trusted, indicating reliability and trustworthiness. The opposite of credible would be something that is not likely to be believed or trusted.
The meanings of the other options
Question : Which of the following states is not a major producer of fertilisers?
Option 1: Himachal Pradesh
Option 2: Gujarat
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh is not considered a major producer of fertilisers in India. Some of the major producers of fertilisers in India include states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. These states have significant manufacturing facilities and contribute
Question : A car moves at the speed of 108 km/hr after repairing and moves at the speed of 72 km/hr before repairing. It covers a distance of $x$ km in 3 hours after repair. How long will it take to cover a distance of $5x$ km before repairing?
Option 1: 25 hours 20 minutes
Option 2: 24 hours
Option 3: 20 hours 40 minutes
Option 4: 22 hours 30 minutes
Correct Answer: 22 hours 30 minutes
Solution : Given: Speed after repairing = 108 km/hr Speed before repairing = 72 km/hr Distance covered after repairing = x km Time taken after repairing = 3 hours Distance = Time × Speed Distance covered after repairing = $x$ km ⇒ $x$ =
Question : Find the length of the arc whose central angle is 45° and the radius of the circle is 28 cm.
Option 1: 11 cm
Option 2: 33 cm
Option 3: 44 cm
Option 4: 22 cm
Correct Answer: 22 cm
Solution : Given: Central angle = 45° The radius of the circle = 28 cm Length of the arc = $2\pi r×\frac{\theta}{360°}$, where $r$ = radius of the circle, $\theta$ = central angle = $2×\frac{22}{7}×28×\frac{45°}{360°}$ = $22\ \text{cm}$ Hence, the correct answer is 22 cm.
Question : Which of the following states has the honour of being India's first carbon-free state?
Option 1: Arunachal Pradesh
Option 2: Himachal Pradesh
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Kerala
Solution : The Correct Option is Himachal Pradesh.
The Himachal Pradesh government's "Himachal Grihini Suvidha Scheme" and the Central Government's "Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana" (PMUY) were both successfully implemented, making Himachal Pradesh the first "smoke-free state" in India.
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. i. Treasure ii. Treadmill iii. Training iv. Translate
Option 1: iii, iv, i, ii
Option 2: iv, i, iii, ii
Option 3: i, iii, ii, iv
Option 4: iii, iv, ii, i
Correct Answer: iii, iv, ii, i
Solution : Given: (i) Treasure (ii) Treadmill (iii) Training (iv) Translate
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter T, we move on to the next letter. Step 2: Let's move to the
Question : The total surface area of a cylinder whose radius is 6 cm and height is 8 cm is: (Use $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$)
Option 1: 528 cm2
Option 2: 575 cm2
Option 3: 658 cm2
Option 4: 625 cm2
Correct Answer: 528 cm2
Solution : Given, the radius of the cylinder, $r$ = 6, height, $h$ = 8 The total surface of the cylinder $= 2\pi r(r+h)$ $=2\times \frac{22}{7}\times 6(6+8)$ $=2\times \frac{22}{7}\times 6\times 14$ $=2\times 22\times6\times 2$ $=528$ cm2 Hence, the correct answer is 528 cm2
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No Improvement'.
Nonetheless, (many an old poets, such as Tennyson and Browning, has) kept their romances to the end.
Option 1: many old poets, such as Tennyson and Browning, have
Option 2: many old poets, such Tennyson and Browning, has
Option 3: No Improvement
Option 4: many a old poets, such Tennyson and Browning, has
Correct Answer: many old poets, such as Tennyson and Browning, have
Explanation:
The original sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error. The subject should be corrected to many old poets to match with the plural verb have. The first option rectifies
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