Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Due to an increase of 20 percent in the price of rice, the consumer decreases his consumption by 5 percent. What is the percentage change in total expenditure?
Option 1: 10 percent
Option 2: 15 percent
Option 3: 12 percent
Option 4: 14 percent
Correct Answer: 14 percent
Solution : Increase in Price = 20% Decrease in consumption = 5% ⇒ Percentage change in expenditure $= 20\% - 5\%-\frac{20\%\times5\%}{100}$ = 15% - 1% = 14% Hence, the correct answer is 14 percent.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error."
It being a rainy day (1) / I will decide to skip work (2) / and stay at home. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
As the event in the sentence is a past event, "will decide" should be replaced with "decided" to make the sentence grammatically accurate and convey its intended meaning.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "It being a rainy day, I decided to skip work and stay at home."
Question : Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
Choosing the right software for any purpose can be a/an _________ task for any business.
Option 1: intimating
Option 2: challenging
Option 3: flickering
Option 4: attributing
Correct Answer: challenging
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The word challenging means something that tests one's abilities and is demanding. It is the correct choice, as it helps in conveying the intended meaning of the sentence that choosing the right software is a demanding task for any company.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the complete sentence is: Choosing the right software for any purpose can be a challenging task for any business.
Question : What is the full form of MEDP?
Option 1: Micro Enterprise Development Programme
Option 2: Medium Enterprise Development Programme
Option 3: Microfinance Entity Development Programme
Option 4: Micro Enterprise District Project
Correct Answer: Micro Enterprise Development Programme
Solution : The correct option is the Micro Enterprise Development Programme.
The full form of MEDP is the "Micro Enterprise Development Programme." It refers to initiatives or programmes aimed at supporting the development and growth of microenterprises.
Question : The line chart given below shows the cost price and value of profit of 6 articles L, M, N, O, P, and Q. Selling price = Cost price + Profit A1 = The value of the average selling price of all articles. A2 = The value of the average cost price of L, M, N, and O. What is the value of (A1 + A2)?
Option 1: 1875
Option 2: 1425
Option 3: 1675
Option 4: 1025
Correct Answer: 1675
Solution : Average cost price for L, M, N, O = A2 = $\frac{800 + 700 + 500 + 600}{4}=\frac{2600}{4}= 650$ Now, we have to calculate the average selling price. Selling price = Cost price + Profit ⇒ Selling price of L, M, N, O, P, and Q = A1 = (800 + 300) + (700 + 250) + (500 + 400) + (600 + 500) + (400 + 350) + (900 + 450) = 1100 + 950 + 900 + 1100 + 750 + 1350 = 6150 So, Average selling price = $\frac{6150}{6} = 1025$ $\therefore$ A1 + A2 = 1025 + 650 = 1675 Hence, the correct answer is 1675.
Question : A is a point outside of a circle with centre O. AP and AQ are two tangents of the circle. If AP = a2 + 14 and AQ = 239, then what is the value of a?
Option 1: 22
Option 2: 13
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 14
Correct Answer: 15
Solution : Given, Length of AP = a2 + 14 Length of AQ = 239 We know that tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal ⇒ AP = AQ ⇒ a2 + 14 = 239 ⇒ a2 = 225 ⇒ a = $\small\sqrt{225}$ ⇒ a = 15 Hence, the correct answer is 15.
Question : Given below are pairs of the winners and the specific categories pertaining to the 14 th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards . Which one of the pairs is wrongly matched?
Option 1: Best Actor in a negative role- Rishi Kapoor
Option 2: Best Actor - Ranbir Kapoor
Option 3: Best Female Actor-Vidya Balan
Option 4: Best Film - Agneepath
Correct Answer: Best Film - Agneepath
Solution : The correct option is - Best Film - Agneepath
In the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards Barfi was awarded best film.
With 13 nominations, the movie took the top prizes for 'Best Film', 'Best Director' and 'Best Performance in a Leading Role - Male' for Ranbir Kapoor, director (Anurag Basu), film and music (Pritam),The light-hearted film, about a deaf and mute man from Darjeeling
Best Film - Agneepath, Barfi, directed by Anurag Basu, won the award of Best Film at the 14th IIFA Awards.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Ileana D’Cruz in the lead roles, Ranbir Kapoor won the award of Best Actor for this very film.
Final answer is Best Film - Agneepath.
Question : The net worth of any bank is equal to_____.
Option 1: liabilities - assets
Option 2: (reserves + loans) - liabilities
Option 3: interest + liabilities
Option 4: (reserves + loans)+ liabilities
Correct Answer: (reserves + loans) - liabilities
Solution : The correct option is - liabilities-assets.
The net worth of a bank is defined as its total assets minus its total liabilities. The difference between a bank's total assets and total liabilities is the bank's net worth. Put another way, it stands for the bank's remaining stake in its assets after all of its liabilities and commitments have been subtracted.
Question : A sum of money is divided among A, B, and C in the ratio 3 : 2 : 5, respectively. If the share of C is INR 300 more than B, then how much more money will A get than B?
Option 1: INR 150
Option 2: INR 75
Option 3: INR 100
Option 4: INR 125
Correct Answer: INR 100
Solution : Let the shares of A, B, and C as $3x, 2x$, and $5x$, respectively. The share of C is INR 300 more than B. So, $5x = 2x + 300$ ⇒ $3x = 300$ ⇒ $x = 100$ Therefore, the shares of A, B, and C are 300, 200, and 500, respectively. So, A will get INR 100 more than B. Hence, the correct answer is INR 100.
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is NOT allowed)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.
Hence, the second option is correct.
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