Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, “We have the right to live in freedom and safety!” but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can’t we make the agreements without fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)_________? Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to (4)______ to people in his government. He decides to write to them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will (5)________ be no more wars.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: doubtlessly
Option 2: wabbly
Option 3: absurdly
Option 4: probably
Correct Answer: probably
Solution : The correct option to fill in the blank number 5 is the fourth option.
"Probably" is the most appropriate word to use in this context, as it suggests that there is a likelihood that if everyone wrote to their governments, wars could potentially be avoided.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the given word.
Compel
Option 1: Allow
Option 2: Stop
Option 3: Give
Option 4: Obligate
Correct Answer: Obligate
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Compel means to force someone to do something, and obligate means to oblige someone to do something morally or legally. So, both words have similar meanings.
Hence, the synonym for compel is obligate.
Question : The table given below shows the savings and expenditures of 5 companies.
Income = Expenditure + Savings What is the average income of all 5 companies?
Option 1: 440
Option 2: 360
Option 3: 480
Option 4: 390
Correct Answer: 440
Solution : Income of Company P = 150 + 50 = 200 Income of Company Q= 400 + 200 = 600 Income of Company R = 300 + 150 = 450 Income of Company S = 150 + 100 = 250 Income of Company T = 200
Question : The bar graph represents the number of challans in 9 states of India. What percentage is the number of challans in Maharashtra of the total number of challans with Himachal Pradesh and Odisha?
Option 1: 280%
Option 2: 400%
Option 3: 350%
Option 4: 300%
Correct Answer: 300%
Solution : Number of challans in Maharashtra (without helmet + red light jump) = 1600 + 1400 = 3000 Number of challans in Himachal Pradesh + Odisha (without helmet + red light jump) = (200 + 400) + (100 + 300) = 1000 Required percentage = $\frac{\text{Maharashtra}}{\text{Himachal
Question : Which of the following is the most suitable application of rainwater harvesting?
Option 1: Used in cooking
Option 2: Irrigation
Option 3: Water for pets
Option 4: Use for industrial purposes
Correct Answer: Irrigation
Solution : The correct answer is Irrigation.
Irrigation is the most suitable application of rainwater harvesting among the options listed. Rainwater harvesting systems are commonly used to collect and store rainwater for agricultural and irrigation purposes. This practice helps conserve freshwater resources and reduce the reliance
Question : The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by:
Option 1: Speaker of Lok Sabha
Option 2: Prime Minister of India
Option 3: President of India
Option 4: Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
Solution : The correct answer is Speaker of Lok Sabha.
In India, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha appoints the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament. The Public Accounts Committee is one of India's legislative committees, and its principal role is
Question : Directions: Which set of letters, when sequentially placed in the gaps in the given letter series, shall complete it? r_p_q_rq_p_r
Option 1: qrprp
Option 2: pqrqp
Option 3: qprpq
Option 4: qprpp
Correct Answer: qprpq
Solution : Given: r_p_q_rq_p_r
To fill in the blanks, divide the series into clusters of 3 letters – r_p / _q_ / rq_ / p_r Let's check each option – First option: qrprp; rqp / rqp / rqr / ppr
Question : Select the word that is similar in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Craven
Option 1: Bold
Option 2: Unabashed
Option 3: Cowardly
Option 4: Gallant
Correct Answer: Cowardly
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Craven refers to someone who is lacking in courage, timid, or cowardly, which aligns with the meaning of cowardly.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The length of the diagonal of a square is $9\sqrt{2}$ cm. The square is reshaped to form an equilateral triangle. What is the area (in cm2) of the largest incircle that can be formed in that triangle?
Option 1: $6\pi$
Option 2: $9\pi$
Option 3: $12\pi$
Option 4: $15\pi$
Correct Answer: $12\pi$
Solution : Diagonal of square = $9\sqrt2$ Diagonal = side$\sqrt2$ $9\sqrt2=side\sqrt2$ Side = 9 cm Perimeter of the square = 9 × 4 = 36 $\therefore$ Perimeter of the triangle = 36 Side = $\frac{36}{3}=12$ We know that Radius of the incircle = $\frac{\text{Side of the triangle}}{2\sqrt3}$
Question : If $ a^{2}+a+1=0$, then the value of $a^{5}+a^{4}+1$ is:
Option 1: $a^2$
Option 2: $1$
Option 3: $0$
Option 4: $a+1$
Correct Answer: $0$
Solution : Given: $a^2 + a +1 = 0$ ⇒ $a^2 + a = -1$ The given expression = $a^5 + a^4+1$ $=a^3(a^2 + a) + 1$ $=a^3(-1) + 1 = 1^3 - a^3$ Using identity $x^3-y^3=(x-y)(x^2+y^2+xy)$, we get $=(1-a)(1^2+1(a)+a^2)$ $=(1-a)(1+a+a^2)$ $= 0$ Hence, the correct answer
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