Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the grammatically correct version of the following sentence.
The young pirate is more cleverer than the captain of the ship.
Option 1: The young pirate is cleverer to the captain of the ship.
Option 2: The young pirate is cleverer than the captain of the ship.
Option 3: The young pirate is most clever than the captain of the ship.
Option 4: The younger pirate is cleverer then the captain of the ship.
Correct Answer: The young pirate is cleverer than the captain of the ship.
Solution : The grammatically correct sentence is the second option.
It uses the correct comparative form of clever, which is "cleverer" in the context of the sentence, as the comparison is made between two people, the young
Question : Directions: If S denotes multiplied by, V denotes subtracted from, M denotes added to and L denotes divided by, then 72 L 24 S 3 V 7 M 2 = ?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: 72 L 24 S 3 V 7 M 2 = ?
On replacing the letters with the assigned mathematical signs, the equation becomes – = 72 ÷ 24 × 3 – 7 + 2 = 3 × 3 – 7 + 2 = 9
Question : Which of the following pair of "player-sports" is correct? I. Anshu Malik - Boxing II. Eldhose Paul - Triple Jump
Option 1: Only II
Option 2: Neither I nor II
Option 3: Only I
Option 4: Both I and II
Correct Answer: Only II
Solution : The correct answer is Only II.
Anshu Malik is a freestyle wrestler, and she is from Jind District in Haryana. She won the silver medal in the 2021 World Wrestling Championship. Eldhose Paul is an Indian athlete who competed in the triple jump,
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. OTE, PUF, QVG, RWH, ?
Option 1: SXI
Option 2: SYJ
Option 3: TXI
Option 4: SXJ
Correct Answer: SXI
Solution : Given: OTE, PUF, QVG, RWH, ?
Add 1 to the place value of each letter of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series – OTE→O + 1 = P; T + 1 = U; E + 1 = F
Question :
Companion cells of phloem are found in:
Option 1:
gymnosperms
Option 2:
Bryophyta
Option 3: Pteridophyta
Option 4: Angiosperms
Correct Answer: Angiosperms
Solution : The correct answer is Angiosperms.
One of the features of the Angiosperm is the companion cell. This cell plays a crucial role. The cells help in the transportation of nutrients such as sugar and organic compounds. They also transport food. They are closely associated with
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed on its right side.
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure. So, the left side of the reflected image will appear as the right
Question : Directions: What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if + and – are interchanged and × and ÷ are interchanged? 12 ÷ 182 × 14 – 67 + 19 = ?
Option 1: 204
Option 2: 216
Option 3: 187
Option 4: 199
Correct Answer: 204
Solution : Given: 12 ÷ 182 × 14 – 67 + 19 = ?
Replace + with – and × with ÷ in the given equation and solve the equation – 12 × 182 ÷ 14 + 67 – 19 = 12 × 13 + 67 –
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the given word. Strength
Option 1: Recluse
Option 2: Weakness
Option 3: Power
Option 4: Disability
Correct Answer: Power
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The most appropriate synonym for "strength" is "power" because both terms denote the ability or capacity to perform tasks or overcome challenges. While "strength" primarily focuses on physical robustness, "power"
Question : Who is the author of the book "I am another you"?
Option 1: Kushal Sharma
Option 2: Priya Kumar
Option 3: Chetan Bhagat
Option 4: Amish Tripathi
Correct Answer: Priya Kumar
Solution : The correct answer is Priya Kumar.
Priya Kumar is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and bestselling author of 13 inspirational books. This is a book of many lessons, many insights and many truths. It has the power to awaken you to your best
Question : A planimeter is used to measure:
Option 1: Height of a region
Option 2: Direction
Option 3: Road distance
Option 4: Areas
Correct Answer: Areas
Solution : The correct option is Areas.
A measuring device used to calculate the area of any random two-dimensional shape is a planimeter. It is used in surveying to determine the area of any given blueprint. The area of the land can be measured with a planimeter
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