Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : What is the measure of the central angle of the arc whose length is 11 cm and the radius of the circle is 14 cm?
Option 1: 45$^\circ$
Option 2: 60$^\circ$
Option 3: 75$^\circ$
Option 4: 90$^\circ$
Correct Answer: 45$^\circ$
Solution : We have to find: the measure of the central angle of the arc whose length is 11 cm and the radius of the circle is 14 cm. We know that, Length of arc $= \frac{\theta}{360^\circ}\times 2\pi r$ $⇒11= \frac{\theta}{360^\circ}\times 2\times \frac {22}{7}\times 14$ $\therefore\theta =45^\circ$ Hence, the correct answer is 45$^\circ$.
Question : The length, width, and height of a cuboidal box are 18 cm,12 cm, and 10 cm, respectively. What is the total surface area of the box?
Option 1: 1000 cm2
Option 2: 1048 cm2
Option 3: 1032 cm2
Option 4: 1120 cm2
Correct Answer: 1032 cm2
Solution : Length = 18 cm Width = 12 cm Height = 10 cm The formula for the total surface area of a cuboidal box is: Total surface area = 2 × (Length × Width + Length × Height + Width × Height) ⇒ Total surface area = 2 × (18 × 12 + 18 × 10 + 12 × 10) ⇒ Total surface area = 2 × (216 + 180 + 120) ⇒ Total surface area = 2 × 516 ⇒ Total surface area = 1032 cm2 Hence, the correct answer is 1032 cm2.
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
His wife was killed by him.
Option 1: Him kills his wife.
Option 2: He has killed his wife.
Option 3: He killed his wife.
Option 4: He kills his wife.
Correct Answer: He killed his wife.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Active voice is the voice where the subject performs the action. When converting a sentence from the passive voice to the active voice, the subject performs the action rather than the action received by the subject.
The structure of the active voice in the case of the simple past tense is: "Singular subject + past form of the verb + object."
Therefore, the sentence in the active voice is: "He killed his wife."
Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.
A key institution is the judiciary, especially the Supreme Court, with a widely remit and a wise legacy.
Option 1: especially the Supreme Court, with
Option 2: a widely remit and a wise legacy.
Option 3: A key institution is the judiciary,
Option 4: No Error
Correct Answer: a widely remit and a wise legacy.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The error lies in the use of "widely", which should be replaced with "wide".
"Wide" functions as an adjective that helps modify the noun "remit", which means an area of responsibility and authority. This helps convey the intended meaning that the Supreme Court has a broad and comprehensive scope of authority.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: A key institution is the judiciary, especially the Supreme Court, with a wide remit and a wise legacy.
Question : Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (O) on a regular basis can improve (P) engaging in physical activity (Q) the risk of chronic diseases, and boost mental health (R) cardiovascular health, reduce
Option 1: RPOQ
Option 2: PROQ
Option 3: PORQ
Option 4: OQRP
Correct Answer: PORQ
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
It begins by introducing the subject, (P). Subsequently, it adds details about the manner in which this activity is conducted, (O). Moving on, the sentence highlights one of the positive outcomes, (R). Finally, it expands on the health benefits, (Q).
Therefore, the correct answer is: Engaging in physical activity on a regular basis can improve cardiovascular health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and boost mental health.
Question : If the amount is $3\frac{3}{8}$ times the sum after 3 years at compound interest compounded annually, then the Rate of interest per annum is:
Option 1: $25$%
Option 2: $50$%
Option 3: $16\frac{2}{3}$%
Option 4: $33\frac{1}{3}$
Correct Answer: $50$%
Solution : Let the principal be Rs. $x$. Rate of interest = R% Time = 3 years Amount = $3\frac{3}{8}=3.375x$ We know, $\text{Total amount}=\text{Principal}×(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}$ $⇒3.375x = x(1 + \frac{R}{100})^{3}$ $⇒3.375 =(1 + \frac{R}{100})^{3}$ $⇒(1 + \frac{R}{100})^{3} = (1.5)^{3}$ $⇒(1 + \frac{R}{100}) = (1.5)$ $⇒\frac{R}{100}=0.5$ $\therefore R=50$% Hence, the correct answer is $50$%.
Question : Which of these Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) are not regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
Option 1: Small finance bank-led MFIs
Option 2: Bank-led MFIs
Option 3: NBFC MFIs
Option 4: Non-profit MFIs
Correct Answer: Non-profit MFIs
Solution : The answer is Non-profit MFIs.
In general, microfinance institutions in India fall into three categories: mutual benefit, for-profit, and not-for-profit. Only non-banking financial businesses, or NBFC-MFIs, which are for-profit microfinance institutions, are subject to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulation.
Question : Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below. Incredible
Option 1: Strained
Option 2: Far-fetched
Option 3: Implausible
Option 4: Believable
Correct Answer: Believable
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The adjective "incredible" means something unbelievable, extraordinary, or difficult to believe due to being extraordinary or improbable.
Its antonym is the adjective "believable". It refers to something believable, which means it can be accepted as true or credible.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
The adjective strained describes something that is stretched or forced, often indicating difficulty or tension.
The adjective far-fetched describes something unlikely and often requires a creative leap of the mind.
The adjective implausible describes something that is not likely to happen or be true; it doesn't seem reasonable or probable.
Therefore, the correct antonym is believable.
Question : Which country will host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?
Option 1: Germany
Option 2: Switzerland
Option 3: England
Option 4: France
Correct Answer: France
Solution : The correct option is France.
The Summer Olympic Games are a major international sporting event held every four years, with sports competitions involving athletes around the world. It will be held in 2024 in the capital city of Paris, France. The Summer Olympics feature a wide range of sports, including athletics, swimming, gymnastics and various team sports.
Question : Konkan Coast is stretched from where to where?
Option 1: Goa to Kochi
Option 2: Goa to Diu
Option 3: Daman to Goa
Option 4: Goa to Mumbai
Correct Answer: Goa to Mumbai
Solution : The correct answer is Goa to Mumbai.
The Konkan, also known as Aparanta, is a coastal plain in western India that spans over the Western Ghats to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west. The Konkan Coast is the region that includes Goa's and Maharashtra's coastlines.
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