Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, A + B means A is the father of B, A – B means A is the mother of B, A × B means A is the sister of B, A ÷ B means A is the daughter of B. Based on the above, how is T related to R if T × Y + E ÷ S – R?
Option 1: Father's sister
Option 2: Sister's mother
Option 3: Brother's daughter
Option 4: Mother's sister
Correct Answer: Father's sister
Solution : Given: Y + E means Y is the father of E. S – R means S is the mother of R. T × Y means T is the sister of Y. E ÷ S means E is the daughter of S.
As per the
Question : 8 men or 10 boys can complete a work in 174 days. 12 men and 14 boys will complete the same work in how many days?
Option 1: 60 days
Option 2: 50 days
Option 3: 72 days
Option 4: 84 days
Correct Answer: 60 days
Solution : Let M is the work done by one man in one day, B is the work done by one boy in one day and D is the number of days. According to the problem, 8 men or 10 boys can complete the work in
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
According to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), there are more than 60 (1)______ of rat, which means they come in all sizes. They are (2)_____ 5 inches (12 centimeters), or longer, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. The largest species is the Bosavi woolly rat, which was (3)_____ in 2009 in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea (and doesn't have a scientific name yet). It is (4)______ the size of a cat — 32.2 inches (82 cm) from nose to tail and (5)______ around 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kilograms), according to CNN.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: a lot
Option 2: of
Option 3: about
Option 4: some
Correct Answer: about
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The sentence describes the Bosavi woolly rat as being "about the size of a cat", indicating an estimated or close similarity in dimensions. About is the most suitable word in this context, as it captures the idea that
Question : How many countries are part of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : The correct option is 8.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are the eight nations that make up the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. At the 14th annual summit in 2007, Afghanistan joined SAARC as its newest member. The
Question : The point P is the midpoint of the segment AB. The coordinates of point P are (2, 1) and that of point A are (11, 5). The coordinates of point B are:
Option 1: (–7, –3)
Option 2: (6.5, 3)
Option 3: (7, 3)
Option 4: (–6.5, –3)
Correct Answer: (–7, –3)
Solution : Given: The coordinates of the point A are (11, 5). Let the co-ordinates of the point B be $(x,y)$. Since, the point P (2, 1) is the mid-point, ⇒ $2=\frac{11+x}{2}$ ⇒ $2×2=11+x$ ⇒ $x=–7$ Similarly, $1=\frac{5+y}{2}$ ⇒ $1×2=5+y$ ⇒ $y=–3$ So, the coordinates of
Question : Which among the following is the highest peak in India?
Option 1: Kangchenjunga
Option 2: Nanga Parbat
Option 3: Nanda Devi
Option 4: Namcha Barwa
Correct Answer: Kangchenjunga
Solution : The correct answer is Kangchenjunga.
The highest mountain peak in India and the third highest in the world is Mount Kangchenjunga, which reaches an elevation of 8,598 meters. It is 8,586 meters (28,169 feet) above sea level and is part of the Kangchenjunga mountain range
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.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: grant
Option 2: agree
Option 3: consent
Option 4: announce
Correct Answer: agree
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
"Agree" means to have the same opinion about something or to concur, and is the appropriate choice for the blank, which helps in conveying the intended meaning.
Question : Directions: Seeta and Geeta started walking from point A. Seeta walks 6 km towards North and then takes a right turn and walks 3 km. She then takes a right turn and walks for 6 km. She again takes a left turn, walks 3 km, and reaches a point B. Geeta walks for 3 km towards the west, takes a left turn, and walks for 6 km. She then takes a left turn, walks 9 km, and reaches point C. How far is point B from point C?
Option 1: 3 km
Option 2: 4 km
Option 3: 9 km
Option 4: 6 km
Correct Answer: 6 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
So, from the above, the distance between points B and C is 6 km. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The Himalayan Mountains act as an effective climatic divide by protecting the subcontinent from:
Option 1: Cold northern winds
Option 2: Warm southern winds
Option 3: Cyclonic winds
Option 4: Western disturbances
Correct Answer: Cold northern winds
Solution : The answer is Cold northern winds.
The Himalayan Mountains act as an effective climatic divide by protecting the Indian subcontinent from cold northern winds. These massive mountain ranges serve as a natural barrier that prevents the cold, dry air masses from the north,
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. It included a carbon tax on fossil fuels and incentives for businesses and individuals to adopt green practices. B. The new policy aimed to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy sources. C. However, supporters of the policy argued that it was necessary to address the urgent threat of climate change and create a sustainable future for the planet. D. The policy faced opposition from some industries and political groups who argued that it would hurt the economy.
Option 1: BADC
Option 2: BCAD
Option 3: DABC
Option 4: DACB
Correct Answer: BADC
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The paragraph starts by introducing the new policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy sources (sentence B). It then describes the components of this policy, such as a carbon tax and incentives for
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