Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : The difference between the greatest and the least four-digit numbers that begin with 3 and end with 5 is:
Option 1: 999
Option 2: 900
Option 3: 990
Option 4: 909
Correct Answer: 990
Solution : The least 4-digit number to start with 3 and end with 5 is 3005. The greatest 4-digit number to start with 3 and end with 5 is 3995. Now, the difference = (3995 – 3005) = 990 Hence, the correct answer is 990.
Question : What is the scientific name of the banyan tree, a large evergreen tree of Asia characterised by its trunk-like aerial roots?
Option 1: Ficus benghalensis
Option 2: Gossypium herbaceum
Option 3: Santalum album
Option 4: Ananas comosus
Correct Answer: Ficus benghalensis
Solution : The correct option is Ficus benghalensis.
The scientific name for the Banyan tree is Ficus benghalensis. Additionally, it is India's official national tree. It is a huge tree that can grow to be more than 100 feet tall. It also spreads laterally, covering
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.
We captured the gymnast's __ acrobatic feats on camera.
Option 1: superlative
Option 2: tremendous
Option 3: wondrous
Option 4: valued
Correct Answer: tremendous
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, the word tremendous fits well to convey the impressive and extraordinary nature of the gymnast's acrobatic feats. It emphasises the size, intensity, or excellence of the feats captured on camera.
The meanings of the
Question : Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A. although many scholars believe that B. no records of such a commission from Francesco exist, C. the painting depicts Lisa Gherardini, wife of the Florentine merchant Francesco del Giocondo, D. and the sitter has never been conclusively identified
Option 1: DCBA
Option 2: CABD
Option 3: BDAC
Option 4: ACBD
Correct Answer: ACBD
Solution : The correct order to form a meaningful sentence is ACBD.
Explanation:
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given question figure
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. So, according to the above property and the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the
Question : Directions: From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.
Solution : Because there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all the possible orientations of the question figure in which of the given option figures it can fit itself. By comparison of all option figures, the question figure is embedded only in
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option "No Error".
The credit for organising/ the successful event was/ given to both Neha and I.
Option 1: The credit for organising
Option 2: the successful event was
Option 3: given to both Neha and I.
Option 4: No Error
Correct Answer: given to both Neha and I.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The error lies in the segment "given to both Neha and I" of the sentence.
"Neha and I" are objects in the sentence. Thus, ''I'' should be replaced with ''me'', as it
Question : Under ___ (Governor-General from 1813 to 1823), a new policy of "paramountcy" was initiated. Now, the Company claimed that its authority was paramount or supreme. Hence, its power was greater than that of Indian states.
Option 1: Lord Amherst
Option 2: Lord Cornwallis
Option 3: Lord Hastings
Option 4: Lord Auckland
Correct Answer: Lord Hastings
Solution : The correct option is Lord Hastings.
The "paramountcy" doctrine was first used by Lord Hastings, the Governor-General of India, from 1813 to 1823. The idea of paramountcy, which maintained that the British East India Company's power over the Indian nations was paramount, was
Question : Directions: There are six taxi companies (A, B, C, D, E, F) in a certain city. The bar graph shows the number of taxis run by each of these six companies. Study the diagram and answer the following question. Even if A and C decide to merge, D will still have how many more taxis (in %) than the merged A and C entity?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 25
Correct Answer: 25
Solution : If A and C decide to merge, the total number of taxis = 25 + 35 = 60 D has the total number of taxis = 75 Percentage of more taxis of D than A and C after merger $=\frac{15}{60}\times100=25$% Hence, the correct answer is
Question : The marked price of a cooler is Rs. 800 it is sold at a discount of 10%. Due to the festival season, the shopkeeper allowed a further discount of 5%. Find the selling price of the cooler.
Option 1: Rs. 688
Option 2: Rs. 684
Option 3: Rs. 678
Option 4: Rs. 672
Correct Answer: Rs. 684
Solution : Market Price of cooler = Rs. 800 First discount = 10% = $\frac{10\times{800}}{100}$ = Rs. 80 Selling Price = Market Price – Discount Selling Price = 800 – 80 = Rs. 720 Due to the festival season, the shopkeeper allowed a further discount of
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