Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: What should come in place of X in the given series? 5, 10, 20, 37, 63, X
Option 1: 100
Option 2: 105
Option 3: 95
Option 4: 90
Correct Answer: 100
Solution : Given: 5, 10, 20, 37, 63, X
Here, the pattern is as follows –
So, 100 is the missing number of the series. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each letter in the word AMPLIFY is arranged alphabetically.
Option 1: Three
Option 2: Two
Option 3: Four
Option 4: One
Correct Answer: Three
Solution : Given: AMPLIFY
When the letters of AMPLIFY are arranged in alphabetical order, the letter cluster formed is AFILMPY.
So, 3 letters i.e. A, L, and Y are in the same position as before. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Find out the set of numbers amongst the four sets of numbers given in the alternatives which is most like the set given in the question. (12, 24, 144)
Option 1: (10, 25, 100)
Option 2: (15, 45, 90)
Option 3: (14, 28, 112)
Option 4: (13, 26, 169)
Correct Answer: (10, 25, 100)
Solution : Given: (12, 24, 144)
Like, 12 = 12 × 1, 24 = 12 × 2, 144 = 12 × 12 Let's check the options – First option: (10, 25, 100); 10 = 10 × 1, 25 = 5 × 5, 100 = 10
Question : Panchpatmali deposits in Koraput district are the deposits of which of the following minerals?
Option 1: Iron ore
Option 2: Copper
Option 3: Manganese
Option 4: Bauxite
Correct Answer: Bauxite
Solution : The correct option is Bauxite.
Panchpatmali in Koraput district, Odisha, hosts significant bauxite deposits, a key source of aluminium. Mined by the National Aluminium Company (NALCO), these deposits contribute to India's aluminium production.
Question : Directions: In a certain code, CONVENTIONAL is written as NOCNEVOITLAN. How is ENTHRONEMENT in that code written?
Option 1: TNEROHEMNNTE
Option 2: TNEORHMENTNE
Option 3: TNEORMETNHNE
Option 4: TNEROHEMNTNE
Correct Answer: TNEORHMENTNE
Solution : Given: CONVENTIONAL is written as NOCNEVOITLAN.
Split the word CONVENTIONAL into four equal parts and reverse the order of the letters to obtain the required code –
Thus, CONVENTIONAL is coded as NOCNEVOITLAN. Similarly, follow the same pattern for ENTHRONEMENT –
So, ENTHRONEMENT is coded
Question : Directions: What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if + and – are interchanged and, × and ÷ are interchanged? 72 – 33 × 605 ÷ 110 + 70 = ?
Option 1: 18
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 24
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Given: 72 – 33 × 605 ÷ 110 + 70 = ?
After interchanging + with –, and × with ÷, the equation will be as follows – ⇒ 72 + 33 ÷ 605 × 110 – 70 ⇒ 72 + 6 – 70 ⇒
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Abrogate
Option 1: Establish
Option 2: Eradicate
Option 3: Demoralise
Option 4: Sabotage
Correct Answer: Establish
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Abrogate means to officially revoke or repeal a law, agreement, or formal decision. Establish means to set up, create, or bring into existence something that typically endures or continues over time, which makes it the opposite
Question : The speed of a car going from A to B is 110 km/hr while coming back, its speed is 76 km/hr. What is the average speed during the entire journey?
Option 1: $87 \frac{81}{99} \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$
Option 2: $83 \frac{89}{93} \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$
Option 3: $89 \frac{83}{93} \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$
Option 4: $82 \frac{91}{97} \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$
Correct Answer: $89 \frac{83}{93} \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$
Solution : The speed of a car going from A to B is 110 km/hr while coming back, its speed is 76 km/hr. Let $a=110$ and $b=76$ So, the average speed in this journey $=\frac{2ab}{a+b}=\frac{2×110×76}{110+76}=\frac{8360}{93}=89 \frac{83}{93}\mathrm{\ km/hr}$ Hence, the correct answer is $89\frac{83}{93}\mathrm{\
Question : Directions: In this question, some equations are solved based on a certain system. On the same basis, find out the correct answer out of the four alternatives for the unsolved equation. 53 – 34 = 5334 65 – 46 = 6456 75 – 24 = ?
Option 1: 7542
Option 2: 7524
Option 3: 7452
Option 4: 7254
Correct Answer: 7254
Solution : Given: 53 – 34 = 5334 and 65 – 46 = 6456
Like, 53 – 34 = 5334→ On combining 53 – 34, we get 5334. Now, on interchanging the position of the second and the third digits of 5334, we get 5334. And, 65
Question :
India switched over to the decimal currency system in:
Option 1:
1955
Option 2:
1956
Option 3: 1957
Option 4: 1958
Correct Answer: 1957
Solution : The correct option is 1957.
On April 1, 1957, 10 years after gaining Independence from British rule, Indian coins became decimal. As part of the transition to decimal currency, a new series of coins and banknotes were created, featuring artwork that strengthened a sense
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