Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. i. Worrisome ii. Wonderful iii. Worthless iv. Wrong
Option 1: iv, ii, i, iii
Option 2: ii, i, iii, iv
Option 3: ii, iii, i, iv
Option 4: i, iv, iii, ii
Correct Answer: ii, i, iii, iv
Solution : Given: i. Worrisome ii. Wonderful iii. Worthless iv. Wrong
Step 1: Consider the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter W, move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter of each
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, MINER is coded as 56342 and ANIME is coded as 63457. What is the code for R in the given code language?
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: 1. MINER ⇒ 56342 2. ANIME ⇒ 63457
After comparing both words and their codes, we get – In both words, the common letters are M, I, N, and E, and the common codes are 5, 6, 3, 4. The remaining letter and code
Question : Two circles of radii 12 cm and 13 cm are concentric. The length of the chord of the larger circle which touches the smaller circle is:
Option 1: 8 cm
Option 2: 18 cm
Option 3: 10 cm
Option 4: 12 cm
Correct Answer: 10 cm
Solution : Let O be the centre of the circle. OA = 13 cm and OM = 12 cm. Let AB be the chord of the smaller circle which is tangent to a smaller circle. Since the tangent is perpendicular to the radius at its point
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To make a mountain of a mole hill.
Option 1: To violate the rules.
Option 2: To make unnecessary comments.
Option 3: To give great importance to trifles.
Option 4: To achieve big success.
Correct Answer: To give great importance to trifles.
Solution : The third option is correct.
To make a mountain out of a molehill is an idiom referring to over-reactive, histrionic behaviour where a person makes too much of a minor issue.
Therefore, the correct answer is, to give great importance
Question : The simple interest on a sum of INR 7,400 for 36 months is INR 888. What is the rate percentage of interest per annum?
Option 1: 3%
Option 2: 8%
Option 3: 5%
Option 4: 4%
Correct Answer: 4%
Solution : Given: Principal = INR 7,400 Time = 36 months = 3 years Simple interest after 3 years = INR 888 Let the rate of interest be $r$%. We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ ⇒ $888=\frac{7400\times r\times 3}{100}$ $\therefore r=4$% Hence, the
Question : Who was awarded the first Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award?
Option 1: J. R. D Tata
Option 2: Mother Teresa
Option 3: Morarji Desai
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Mother Teresa
Solution : The correct option is Mother Teresa.
In 1992, Mother Teresa was presented with the first Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award. The award was established by the Indian National Congress Party's All India Congress Committee in 1992 to recognise the long-lasting contribution made by the
Question : Select the ANTONYM of the word affable to fill in the blank.
We were entering the ________ territory.
Option 1: aggravate
Option 2: sardonic
Option 3: hostile
Option 4: amicable
Correct Answer: hostile
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The most appropriate antonym for affable is hostile, because affable denotes pleasant or friendly, while hostile means having very strong feelings against somebody or something.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: DMTS is related to FOVU in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, KGQO is related to MISQ. To which of the following is HCMU related following the same logic?
Option 1: JDOK
Option 2: KFPM
Option 3: JEOW
Option 4: IEPN
Correct Answer: JEOW
Solution : Given: DMTS is related to FOVU and KGQO is related to MISQ.
Add 2 to the place value of each letter of DMTS and KGQO to obtain their respective codes – DMTS→D + 2 = F; M + 2 = O; T + 2 =
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
What delicious flavour these mangoes have!
(1) have!
(2) What delicious
(3) flavour these mangoes
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: When we express admiration or emphasise the quality of something, we often use the structure "What a [adjective] [noun]!". The addition of the article "a" in this case is grammatically correct and aligns with the pattern
Question : Directions: E is the brother of F. D is the wife of E. G is the father of H. F is the sister of G. How is E related to G?
Option 1: Brother
Option 2: Son
Option 3: Brother-in-law
Option 4: Father
Correct Answer: Brother
Solution : As per the given 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, from the above family tree, E is the brother of G. Hence, the first option
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