Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
We sat there (enjoy) the view.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The appropriate answer is option "enjoying" because ''sat'' is an intransitive verb followed by the adverb" ''there'' "we need a gerund to indicate what we were doing while we sat there i.e. ''enjoying''.
Therefore, the correct statement should be "We sat there enjoying the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. Suspicious Although the web server was problematic, Sudha was certain that she will submit her form on the portal by evening.
Option 1: certain
Option 2: problematic
Option 3: submit
Option 4: portal
Correct Answer: certain
Solution : The most appropriate antonym of the word "suspicious" in the given sentence is the first option.
Explanation for each option:
"Certain" - This is the correct antonym for "suspicious" as it represents a lack of doubt or uncertainty, which contrasts with being suspicious.
"Problematic" -
Question : Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
Option 1: Madhya Pradesh
Option 2: Assam
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Gujarat
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct option is Gujarat.
On October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal settlement in the Indian state of Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi was born. Gandhi went on to play a significant role in the campaign for Indian independence from British colonial control and is admired
Question : Directions: Select the related number from the given alternatives. 01 : 36 :: 02 : ?
Option 1: 48
Option 2: 49
Option 3: 69
Option 4: 70
Correct Answer: 49
Solution : Given: 01 : 36 :: 02 : ?
Like, 01 : 36→1 + 5 = 62 = 36 Similarly, for 02 : ?→2 + 5 = 72 = 49
So, 02 is related to 49. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : PQ is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle with centre O and radius 5 cm. The tangents at P and Q intersect at a point T. The length of TP is:
Option 1: $\frac{20}{3}\ \text{cm}$
Option 2: $\frac{21}{4}\ \text{cm}$
Option 3: $\frac{10}{3}\ \text{cm}$
Option 4: $\frac{15}{4}\ \text{cm}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{20}{3}\ \text{cm}$
Solution : Join OP and OT. Let OT intersect PQ at a point R. Then, TP = TQ (The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal) and $\angle$PTR = $\angle$QTR. ⇒ TR $\perp$ PQ and TR bisect PQ. ⇒ PR
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Anders couldn't get to the bank until just before it closed, so of course the (1)_______ was endless and he got (2)______ behind two women whose loud, stupid conversation put him in a murderous (3)_______. He was never in the best of tempers (4)_______. Anders - a book critic known for the weary, elegant savagery with which he (5)________ almost everything he reviewed.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
Option 1: queue
Option 2: progression
Option 3: passage
Option 4: chain
Correct Answer: queue
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
In the context of people waiting in line, the term commonly used is queue.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: Anders couldn't get to the bank until just before it closed, so of course the
Question : Directions: A girl is standing facing towards the east. She turns 45 degrees in the anticlockwise direction and then turns 180 degrees in the clockwise direction. Which direction is she facing now?
Option 1: West
Option 2: South
Option 3: North
Option 4: South-West
Correct Answer: South-West
Solution : As per the given information, the direction of the girl will look as follows –
Therefore, the girl is facing towards the South-west direction. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The solar system is made up of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that 1.______ around it. Its mysteries and wonders have captured the imagination of people from all walks of life, and it continues to be an area of active research and exploration. The sun is at the centre of the solar system and is the largest object in it. The eight planets in the solar system, 2._________ Earth, orbit around the sun in nearly circular paths. While the sun is at the centre of the solar system and dominates its gravitational pull, each planet has its own unique set of characteristics that makes it a fascinating object to study. Each planet in the solar system has unique characteristics and features. 3._________ planets, such as Mercury and Venus, are small and rocky, while others, like Jupiter and Saturn, are much larger and made up mostly of gas. The outer planets, Uranus and Neptune, are 4._______ as 'ice giants' because they contain more water, ammonia, and methane than the gas giants. In addition to the planets, the solar system also has numerous moons, asteroids, and comets. These objects provide important 5.______ about the formation and evolution of the solar system. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.
Option 1: sets
Option 2: derivations
Option 3: clues
Option 4: biases
Correct Answer: clues
Solution : The most appropriate option is the third option.
Explanation: Clues refer to hints, evidence, or information that helps in understanding or solving something. In the context of the passage, moons, asteroids, and comets provide crucial information or hints about the formation and evolution of the
Question : Which country won the Men's Asia Cup 2022 for cricket?
Option 1: Sri Lanka
Option 2: Bangladesh
Option 3: India
Option 4: Pakistan
Correct Answer: Sri Lanka
Solution : The correct option is Sri Lanka.
Team Sri Lanka won the 2022 Asia Cup. It is a T20 international cricket tournament. This tournament was held in Dubai. In the finals, Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs. By this, Sri Lanka had become
Question : A person borrowed Rs. 8000 on compound interest at the rate of 20% per annum. If the interest is compounded half-yearly, then what will be the amount to be paid after 1.5 years?
Option 1: Rs. 10,648
Option 2: Rs. 11,488
Option 3: Rs. 10,825
Option 4: Rs. 9,865
Correct Answer: Rs. 10,648
Solution : Here, Principal = Rs. 8,000 Rate = 20%, but it compounded half-yearly. so, rate = $\frac{20}{2}$ = 10% since interest is compounded half-yearly, time = 1.5 × 2 = 3 $\text{Total Amount}=\text{Principal}×(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}$ $⇒\text{Total Amount} = 8000 \left(1 + \frac{10}{100}\right)^{3} $ $⇒\text{Total Amount}=8000(\frac{11}{10})^3$ $⇒\text{Total Amount}=8000(\frac{1331}{1000})$
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