Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Bewitching
Option 1: Painful
Option 2: Alluring
Option 3: Rude
Option 4: Repulsive
Correct Answer: Alluring
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Alluring is the correct synonym for bewitching, as it means very attractive or charming in a captivating way.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: (I) All bags are pots. (II) All keys are pots. (III) No lamps are pots. Conclusions: (I) Some bags are keys. (II) No keys are lamps.
Option 1: Only conclusion (II) follows
Option 2: Only conclusion (I) follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Option 4: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusion (II) follows
Solution : According to the given statements, the following Venn diagram can be drawn –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some bags are keys – From the above Venn diagram and the given statements, there is no direct relation between bags and
Question : A, B, P, and Q are points on the circumference of a circle with centre O. If angle AQB is 60°, then which of the following can be the value of angle APB?
Option 1: 160°
Option 2: 30°
Option 3: 90°
Option 4: 60°
Correct Answer: 60°
Solution : $\angle AQB = 60°$ made by chord AB on the circumference of the circle. Also, the $\angle APB$ is made by the same chord AB on the circumference of the circle. Angles made by the same chord on the circumference at the same side of
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.
There were no buses yesterday because of the strike, and so I ______walk to college.
Option 1: should
Option 2: have to
Option 3: had to
Option 4: will have to
Correct Answer: had to
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"Had to" is the simple past tense and past particle of "have to" and is the correct choice in this context, as it helps convey the intended meaning that the subject (I) had to walk as
Question : The stagnant water at the bottom of a lake is called.
Option 1: Epilimnion
Option 2: Mesolimnion
Option 3: Metalimnion
Option 4: Hypolimnion
Correct Answer: Hypolimnion
Solution : The correct option is Hypolimnion.
The stagnant water at the bottom of a lake is often known as the Hypolimnion. It is the warmest, and most well-mixed layer. Below the Epilimnion is a transitional layer called the Metalimnion or Thermocline. The lowermost layer, beneath
Question : Directions: The following chart represents Demand and Production for 5 companies A, B, C, D, and E. Based on the graph answer the questions.
The ratio of the number of companies having more demand than production to those having more production than demand is:
Option 1: 4 : 1
Option 2: 2 : 2
Option 3: 3 : 2
Option 4: 2 : 3
Correct Answer: 3 : 2
Solution : As per the graph, The number of companies having more demand than production = 3 companies The number of companies having more production than demand = 2 companies The required ratio = The number of companies having more demand than production : The
Question : The Constitution of India was framed by
Option 1: Planning Commission
Option 2: Constituent Assembly
Option 3: President
Option 4: Working Committee
Correct Answer: Constituent Assembly
Solution : The correct answer is Constituent Assembly.
The Indian Constitution, the longest of any sovereign nation in the world, provides a comprehensive framework to guide and govern the country, keeping in view her social, cultural, and religious diversity. Writing a constitution for an independent
Question : A square of side 3 cm is cut off from each corner of a rectangular sheet of length 24 cm and breadth 18 cm, and the remaining sheet is folded to form an open rectangular box. The surface area of the box is:
Option 1: 468 cm2
Option 2: 396 cm2
Option 3: 612 cm2
Option 4: 423 cm2
Correct Answer: 396 cm2
Solution : Length of rectangular sheet = 24 cm Breadth of rectangular sheet = 18 cm Side of cut-out square = 3 cm Length of the box $(l)$ = [24 – (3 + 3)] = 18 cm Breadth of the box $(b)$ = [18 –
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The injury was so severe that he could not play again.
Option 1: implacable
Option 2: tolerant
Option 3: furious
Option 4: pungent
Correct Answer: tolerant
The meaning of severe, according to the given paragraph, is an extremely bad, serious, or unacceptable situation.
Tolerant means able to endure, which makes it the correct antonym.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Alexander and Porus fought a battle at
Option 1: Hydaspes
Option 2: Jhelum
Option 3: Panipat
Option 4: Tarain
Correct Answer: Hydaspes
Solution : The correct answer is Hydaspes.
The battle of Hydaspes between Alexander the Great and King Porus (Paurava) took place on the banks of the Hydaspes River (Jhelum River) in Punjab, near Bhera, what is now Pakistan. The battle was Alexander's fourth and final campaign in
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