Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : A man travelled a certain distance by train at the speed of 50 km/hr and walked back the same distance at the speed of 10 km/hr. If the whole journey took 12 hours, then what was the distance travelled by train?
Option 1: 100 km
Option 2: 180 km
Option 3: 150 km
Option 4: 120 km
Correct Answer: 100 km
Solution : Speed of train = 50 km/hr Speed of walking = 10 km/hr Total time for journey = 12 hours Let the distance to be covered be $d$ km. Time taken by train = $\frac{d}{50}$ Time taken by walking = $\frac{d}{10}$ According to the question : $⇒ \frac{d}{50} + \frac{d}{10} = 12$ $⇒ 6d = 50 × 12$ $⇒ d = 100$ km Hence, the distance travelled by train is 100 km. Hence, the correct answer is 100 km.
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. VVXY : RRTU :: FFHI : ?
Option 1: XXYB
Option 2: CCDF
Option 3: UUVZ
Option 4: BBDE
Correct Answer: BBDE
Solution : Given: VVXY : RRTU :: FFHI : ?
Subtract 4 from the place value of each letter of VVXY to obtain the required code – V – 4 = R; V – 4 = R; X – 4 = T; Y – 4 = U Thus, VVXY is coded as RRTU. Similarly, follow the same pattern for FFHI – F – 4 = B; F – 4 = B; H – 4 = D; I – 4 = E
Thus, FFHI is coded as BBDE. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cutting corners.
Option 1: To take the long way around.
Option 2: To do something quickly or cheaply, often at the expense of quality or safety.
Option 3: To follow the rules strictly.
Option 4: To be honest and fair.
Correct Answer: To do something quickly or cheaply, often at the expense of quality or safety.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The idiom, cutting corners means to do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality or thoroughness.
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : The relationship between the value of money and the price level in an economy is
Option 1: Direct
Option 2: Inverse
Option 3: Proportional
Option 4: Stable
Correct Answer: Inverse
Solution : The Correct Answer is Inverse
Price level is the average of the prices of all the goods and services in an economy, and value of money is what one unit of money can buy. As a result, the value of money and the level of prices in an economy are inversely related. The price level changes proportionally in response to changes in the money supply and vice versa.
Question : VAT is imposed
Option 1: directly on consumer
Option 2: on the first stage of production
Option 3: on final stage of production
Option 4: on all stages between production and sale
Correct Answer: on all stages between production and sale
Solution : The correct option is on all stages between production and sale.
It is added in any stage of manufacturing or production. It is value added to the price of goods. The tax is mainly determined by the location of the taxpayer.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Elusive
Option 1: Explosive
Option 2: Affordable
Option 3: Definite
Option 4: Rigid
Correct Answer: Definite
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
"Elusive" refers to something that is difficult to grasp, catch, or define. It suggests a lack of clarity or certainty. On the other hand, "definite" means clearly defined, certain, and not ambiguous, representing the opposite quality.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Explosive refers to an explosion or is characterised by the sudden and violent release of energy.
Affordable means inexpensive, within one's financial means.
Rigid means lacking flexibility or adaptability.
Therefore, the correct answer is definite.
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
She is willing to help you.
(1) wilful
(2) willingly
(3) wilfully
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The original sentence is grammatically correct. The adjective willing is used to denote an inclination towards something.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, RHETORIC is coded as 6 and GURGLE is coded as 4. What will be the code for SIGNATURE in the given code language?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : Given: RHETORIC is coded as 6 and GURGLE is coded as 4.
Subtract 2 from the total number of letters in the word RHETORIC to obtain the required code – RHETORIC: 8 – 2 = 6 Thus, RHETORIC is coded as 6. And in, GURGLE is coded as 4 – GURGLE: 6 – 2 = 4 Thus, GURGLE is coded as 4. Similarly, follow the same pattern for SIGNATURE – SIGNATURE: 9 – 2 = 7
Thus, SIGNATURE is coded as 7. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements. Statements: (I) All dances are art. (II) Some walls are art. (III) Some dances are groups. Conclusions: (I) Some walls are dances. (II) Some groups are art.
Option 1: Both conclusions (I) and (II) do not follow
Option 2: Only conclusion (I) follows
Option 3: Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
Option 4: Only conclusion (II) follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion (II) follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the statements given in the question –
Let's check each conclusion – Conclusions I: Some walls are dances – According to the Venn diagram, there is no definite relation between walls and dances. Therefore, this conclusion does not follow. Conclusion II: Some groups are art – According to the Venn diagram, the circle of groups and art intersect and have some common area between them. Therefore, this conclusion follows.
So, the only conclusion II follows. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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