Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : What is the number of players on each side in Rugby Football?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 15
Solution : The correct answer is 15.
15 players on each side in Rugby Football, eight players in the tight scrum and seven players scattered all over the field called backs. When wearing jerseys, the numbers on the player's backs will determine where they are on
Question : $ABC$ is a right-angled triangle, right-angled at B and $\angle A=60°$ and $AB=20$ cm, then the ratio of sides $BC$ and $CA$ is:
Option 1: $\sqrt{3}:1$
Option 2:
$1:\sqrt{3}$
Option 3:
$\sqrt{3}:\sqrt{2}$
Option 4:
$\sqrt{3}:2$
Correct Answer:
Solution : Given: $ABC$ is a right-angled triangle, right-angled at $B$. $\angle A=60°$ and $AB=20$ cm So, $\angle C=180°-90°-60°= 30°$ ⇒ $\frac{BC}{CA}=\cos C$ ⇒ $\frac{BC}{CA}=\cos 30°$ ⇒ $\frac{BC}{CA}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ ⇒ $BC:CA=\sqrt{3}:2$ Hence, the correct answer is $\sqrt{3}:2$.
Question : Directions: What will come in the place of ? in the following equation, if + and – are interchanged and × and ÷ are interchanged? 27 ÷ 3 – 84 + 65 × 5 = ?
Option 1: 152
Option 2: 154
Option 3: 122
Option 4: 124
Correct Answer: 152
Solution : Given: 27 ÷ 3 – 84 + 65 × 5 = ?
After interchanging + with –, and × with ÷, the equation will be as follows – = 27 × 3 + 84 – 65 ÷ 5 = 27 × 3 + 84 –
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
It will be done by me.
Option 1: I will do it.
Option 2: I do it.
Option 3: I did it.
Option 4: I have done it.
Correct Answer: I will do it.
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The active voice in a sentence denotes that the noun or pronoun that acts as the subject in the sentence is the doer of the action.
The structure of the active voice sentence in the
Question : Which was the first talkie film made in India?
Option 1: Kisan Kanya
Option 2: Raja Harishchandra
Option 3: Mother India
Option 4: Alam Ara
Correct Answer: Alam Ara
Solution : The correct option is Alam Ara.
Alam Ara is a significant film in the history of Indian cinema. It is often regarded as the first Indian sound film, also known as "talkie". Directed by Ardeshir Irani, the film was released in 1931.
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The shelf is too highest for me to reach.
Option 1: too highly
Option 2: more higher
Option 3: no improvement
Option 4: too high
Correct Answer: too high
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
From the given options, too high is the correct usage, as "too" itself means more than enough or to a great degree and is immediately followed by the base form of the adjective and not the
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.
If left unattended, even a small cut can turn into a _______.
Option 1: soar
Option 2: sour
Option 3: sore
Option 4: ore
Correct Answer: sore
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Sore means a raw and painful place on one's body. It is the correct choice, as it helps convey the intended meaning of the sentence that even a small cut can turn painful if left unattended.
The meanings
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. Z, U, Q, ?, L
Option 1: I
Option 2: K
Option 3: M
Option 4: N
Correct Answer: N
Solution : Given: Z, U, Q, ?, L
In the given series, subtract consecutive numbers from the place values of the previous letters to obtain the next letters. Z(26) – 5 = U(21); U(21) – 4 = Q(17); Q(17) – 3 = N(14); N(14) – 2 =
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can replace the underlined part of the following sentence. It has been raining from morning.
Option 1: for
Option 2: though
Option 3: since
Option 4: till
Correct Answer: since
Explanation: Since indicates the starting point of an action or event, suggesting that the rain started in the morning, emphasising the continuous action from the morning until now.
For is used to indicate the duration of
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
One of them who were hidings at the back of a rock fired at the villagers.
Option 1: one of them who were hiding behind a rock
Option 2: one of them who was hide behind a rock
Option 3: one of them who hiding behind a rock
Option 4: one of them who was hiding behind a rock
Correct Answer: one of them who was hiding behind a rock
Explanation: In this sentence, "one of them" is the subject, and it functions as a singular entity. So, the verb that follows should be in singular form. "Who was
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