Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam
Question : Directions: The following graph represents the transport used by children. Study the graph and answer the given question.
What is the percentage of children using scooters?
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 33.33%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 40%
Correct Answer: 20%
Solution : As per the chart, The sum of all the central angles in a pie chart is 360°. The corresponding angle for children using a scooter = 72° The required percentage = $\frac{72^\circ}{360^\circ}$ × 100 = 20% Hence, the correct answer is 20%.
Question : Directions: Ram walks 2 km to the east, then he turns to the South and walks 6 km. He again turns to the East and walks 2 km, then he turns to the North and walks 12 km. How far is he from the starting point?
Option 1: 7 km
Option 2: 7.1 km
Option 3: 7.2 km
Option 4: 7.3 km
Correct Answer: 7.2 km
Solution : According to the instructions given, the diagram is as follows –
Here, A is the starting point and F is the finishing point and AF is the total distance from the starting point.
AB = 2 km; BC = 6 km; CD = BE
Question : Fifth-generation computers are:
Option 1: Data processors
Option 2: Knowledge processors
Option 3: Sound waves
Option 4: Ultrasonic waves
Correct Answer: Knowledge processors
Solution : The correct answer is Knowledge processors.
Fifth-generation computers, often known as knowledge processors, were envisioned as powerful computing systems capable of not just processing data and doing computations but also understanding and working with human knowledge more intelligently and naturally. These systems
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
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
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
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 ⇒
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
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