Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Three numbers are such that the average of the first two numbers is 2, the average of the last two numbers is 3 and the average of the first and last number is 4, then the average of the three numbers is equal to:
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 3.5
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 2.5
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Let the three numbers be $x,y,$ and $z$. The average of the first two numbers is 2. $⇒x+y=2×2=4$ The average of the last two numbers is 3 and the average of the first and last numbers is 4. $⇒y+z=2×3=6$ $⇒x+z=2×4=8$ Adding the above equations, we
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The matches are being shown live on Sports TV.
Option 1: Sports TV is showing the matches live.
Option 2: Sports TV may be showing the matches live.
Option 3: Sports TV will be showing the matches live.
Option 4: Sports TV can be showing the matches live.
Correct Answer: Sports TV is showing the matches live.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The original sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the matches are being shown live.
The active voice structure in the case of the present continuous tense is: Subject + is
Question : Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.
The storm uprooted a large number of trees yesterday.
Option 1: Large number of trees were uprooted by the storm yesterday.
Option 2: A large number of trees was uprooted by the storm yesterday.
Option 3: Trees was uprooted yesterday in a large number by the storm.
Option 4: A large number of trees were uprooted by the storm yesterday.
Correct Answer: A large number of trees were uprooted by the storm yesterday.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence
Question : In $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}, \overline{\mathrm{BD}} \perp \overline{\mathrm{AC}}$, intersecting $\overline{\mathrm{AC}}$ at $\mathrm{D}$. Also, $\mathrm{BD}=12 \mathrm{~cm}$. If $\mathrm{m}(\overline{\mathrm{AD}})=6 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $\mathrm{m}(\overline{\mathrm{CD}})=4 \mathrm{~cm}$, find the area $\left(\right.$in $\left.\mathrm{cm}^2\right)$ of $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}$.
Option 1: 45
Option 2: 50
Option 3: 60
Option 4: 75
Correct Answer: 60
Solution : Given, $\overline{\mathrm{BD}} \perp \overline{\mathrm{AC}}$ $\mathrm{BD}=12 \mathrm{~cm}$, $\mathrm{m}(\overline{\mathrm{AD}})=6 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $\mathrm{m}(\overline{\mathrm{CD}})=4 \mathrm{~cm}$ $AC = AD + CD = 10$ cm Area of $\Delta ABC$ = $\frac{1}{2}\times \text{base}\times \text{height}$ = $\frac{1}{2}\times AC\times BD$ = $\frac{1}{2}\times (6+4)\times 12$ = $60$ cm2 Hence, the correct answer is 60.
Question : Who was the Governor General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced there in 1793?
Option 1: Charles Cornwallis
Option 2: Lord William Bentinck
Option 3: Lord Mountbatten
Option 4: Lord Ripon
Correct Answer: Charles Cornwallis
Solution : The correct option is Charles Cornwallis.
The Permanent Settlement in Bengal was introduced in 1793 during the governorship of Lord Cornwallis. Lord Cornwallis was the Governor General of Bengal from 1786 to 1793. The Permanent Settlement, also known as the Cornwallis Code, aimed to
Question : At least two pairs of consecutive angles are congruent in a ______.
Option 1: parallelogram
Option 2: isosceles trapezium
Option 3: rhombus
Option 4: kite
Correct Answer: isosceles trapezium
Solution : In an isosceles trapezium, the two non-parallel sides are equal and at least two pairs of consecutive angles are congruent. Hence, the correct answer is isosceles trapezium.
Question : Direction: The bar graph shows average marks scored in a 100-mark Science exam by students of 7 divisions of Standard X. Study the diagram and answer the following question. Marks of Division F were lesser than those of Division C by:
Option 1: 35%
Option 2: 47.25%
Option 3: 45%
Option 4: 43.75%
Correct Answer: 43.75%
Solution : Marks of division F = 45 Marks of Division C = 80 Difference = 80 – 45 = 35 So, the required percentage = $\frac{35}{80}\times100$ = 43.75% Hence, the correct answer is 43.75%.
Question : Mohan purchased trousers for INR 765 after a discount of 15% was offered on its marked price. What is the marked price (in INR) of the trousers?
Option 1: 885
Option 2: 855
Option 3: 900
Option 4: 870
Correct Answer: 900
Solution : The marked price (MP) = Selling price (SP) × $\frac{100}{(100-\text{discount percentage})}$ The trousers were purchased for INR 765 after a 15% discount, which means that INR 765 is 85% of the marked price (MP) (because 100% – 15% = 85%). MP = 765 × $\frac{100}{85}$
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the one that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
As long as we are in this historical city let us spend our time (doing sightseeing).
(1) to sightsee
(2) sightsee
(3) sightseeing
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
''Doing sightseeing'' should be replaced with ''sightseeing'', thereby indicating the idea of spending time visiting places of interest in the historical city.
The use of '"doing" before ''sightseeing'' is redundant since ''sightseeing'' in the sentence already implies the
Question : The One Stop Centre Scheme for women is funded by which among the following?
Option 1: Cash Suvidha
Option 2: Saha Fund
Option 3: Nirbhaya Fund
Option 4: Rug Beneath My Feet
Correct Answer: Nirbhaya Fund
Solution : The correct option is the Nirbhaya Fund
The One Stop Centre (OSC) Scheme for women is funded by the Nirbhaya Fund. The Nirbhaya Fund was set up in India to support initiatives that enhance the safety, and security of women, especially in the context
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