Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
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.
Question : Directions: EGCB is related to MOKJ in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, PRNM is related to XZVU. To which of the following is KMIH related, following the same logic?
Option 1: SUQP
Option 2: RTQP
Option 3: SVOP
Option 4: QSPU
Correct Answer: SUQP
Solution : Given: EGCB is related to MOKJ and PRNM is related to XZVU.
Add 8 in the place value of the letters of EGCB, to get the required code – E + 8 = M; G + 8 = O; C + 8 = K; B + 8 = J Thus, EGCB is coded as MOKJ. And, PRNM is related to XZVU – P + 8 = X; R + 8 = Z; N + 8 = V; M + 8 = U Thus, PRNM is coded as XZVU. Similarly, follow the same pattern for KMIH – K + 8 = S; M + 8 = U; I + 8 = Q; H + 8 = P
So, KMIH is related to SUQP. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: What should come in place of (?) in the given series? 16, 19, 25, 34, 46, ?
Option 1: 69
Option 2: 61
Option 3: 63
Option 4: 65
Correct Answer: 61
Solution : Given: 16, 19, 25, 34, 46, ?
Add the consecutive multiples of 3 to each term to get the next term. 16 + 3 = 19; 19 + 6 = 25; 25 + 9 = 34; 34 + 12 = 46; 46 + 15 = 61
So, 61 is the missing number of the series. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : If $\cos A=\frac{63}{65}$, then find the value of $\tan A+\cot A$ (up to two places of decimal).
Option 1: 4.19
Option 2: 2.76
Option 3: 3.19
Option 4: 5.23
Correct Answer: 4.19
Solution : Given, $\cos A=\frac{63}{65}$ We know, $\sin A = \sqrt{1-\cos^2 A}$ $⇒\sin A = \sqrt{1-(\frac{63}{65})^2}$ $⇒\sin A = \sqrt{(\frac{256}{65^2})}$ $\therefore \sin A =\frac{16}{65}$ Now, $\tan A+\cot A$ = $\frac{\sin A}{\cos A}+\frac{\cos A}{\sin A}$ = $\frac{\sin^2 A + \cos^2 A}{\sin A \cos A}$ = $\frac{1}{\sin A \cos A}$ = $\frac{65\times 65}{63\times 16}$ = $4.19$ Hence, the correct answer is 4.19.
Question : The idea of a parliamentary form of government is adapted from
Option 1: US
Option 2: UK
Option 3: Ireland
Option 4: USSR
Correct Answer: UK
Solution : The correct answer is the UK.
The leader of the majority party is chosen to serve as Prime Minister or Chancellor. Because it ensures accountability, flexibility, representation, and stability, India's parliamentary system of government was adapted from the British Constitution. A parliamentary government is a democratic form of government where the political party that wins the most seats in the parliament during the federal election forms the government.
Question : Directions: Pointing towards a photo, Mahesh said, "She is the daughter of the only son of my grandfather." How is the girl in the photo related to Mahesh?
Option 1: Sister
Option 2: Daughter
Option 3: Mother's sister
Option 4: Mother
Correct Answer: Sister
Solution : According to the above information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, the girl is Mahesh's sister. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The sum of twice a fraction and its reciprocal is $\frac{17}{6}$. What is the fraction?
Option 1: $\frac{4}{3}$
Option 2: $\frac{5}{4}$
Option 3: $\frac{3}{4}$
Option 4: $\frac{4}{5}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{3}{4}$
Solution : Let's assume the fraction is $x$. $⇒2x+\frac{1}{x}=\frac{17}{6}$ Multiplying both sides by $x$, we get, $⇒2x^2+1=\frac{17x}{6}$ $⇒2x^2-\frac{17x}{6}+1=0$ Multiplying both sides by 6, we get, $\Rightarrow 12x^2-17x +6=0$ $\Rightarrow (3x-2)(4x-3)=0$ $\Rightarrow (3x-2)$ or $(4x-3)=0$ $\Rightarrow x=\frac{2}{3}$ or $x=\frac{3}{4}$ After checking the options we get, $x=\frac{3}{4}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{3}{4}$.
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Hitler was an absolute potentate.
(1) Dictator
(2) Militant
(3) Ruler
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
Dictator means a ruler who has total power over a country that is typically controlled by force, and it fits correctly in the context of the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: Hitler was an absolute dictator.
Question : Dumping is a form of price discrimination at
Option 1: within industry
Option 2: National level
Option 3: International level
Option 4: local level
Correct Answer: International level
Solution : The correct option is International Level.
When a company sells its products in a foreign market at a price lower than the domestic market or production cost, this can harm domestic industries in the importing country, potentially leading to anti-dumping measures.
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