Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
The man who has committed such a serious crime must (get the mostly severe) punishment.
(1) got the mostly severely
(2) get the most severe
(3) have got the most severly
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option "get the most severe".
"Mostly" should be replaced with "most" as it is the correct word to be used with an adjective to form a superlative in the sentence, whereas "mostly" is used as an adverb,
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank. The Amazon rainforest is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that (1)_________ across several South American countries, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Covering an (2)_____ area of 5.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth. The Amazon jungle is (3)_______ for its remarkable biodiversity, harbouring an astonishing array of plant and animal species that are still being discovered and studied. The dense vegetation of the jungle creates a (4)________ and complex ecosystem, supporting countless species and providing crucial ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and climate regulation. It is also home to (5)_______ communities that have thrived within its rich confines for centuries, preserving their traditions and deep connection to the land. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: late
Option 2: ancient
Option 3: indigenous
Option 4: organic
Correct Answer: indigenous
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The word indigenous fits in this context as it refers to communities that are native to the region, having lived there for a long time and often maintaining a close relationship with the land.
Therefore, the correct answer
Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. You arrived two days ago. By the time you leave, you will have spent nine days here.
Option 1: You arrived two days ago
Option 2: No error
Option 3: By the time you leave
Option 4: you will have spent nine days here
Correct Answer: No error
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The sentence is structurally correct, and there is no need for correction. The tenses are appropriately used, and the sentence accurately conveys the intended meaning.
Therefore, the given sentence contains no errors.
Question : Directions: Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Satellite 2. Galaxy 3. Universe 4. Planet 5. Sun
Option 1: 1, 3, 5, 4, 2
Option 2: 3, 2, 5, 4, 1
Option 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Option 4: 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
Correct Answer: 3, 2, 5, 4, 1
Solution : Given: 1. Satellite 2. Galaxy 3. Universe 4. Planet 5. Sun
The universe is comprised of galaxies, each of which contains multiple suns, and each sun has planets revolving around it, which in turn have satellites revolving around them. So, the
Question : The average height of three kids is 56 cm and their heights are in the proportions of 7 : 8 : 9. Find the heights of all three.
Option 1: 42 cm, 48 cm, and 54 cm
Option 2: 56 cm, 64 cm, and 72 cm
Option 3: 35 cm, 40 cm, and 45 cm
Option 4: 49 cm, 56 cm, and 63 cm
Correct Answer: 49 cm, 56 cm, and 63 cm
Solution : The average height of three kids = 56 cm The sum of the heights = 56 × 3 = 168 cm The given ratio of heights = 7 : 8 : 9 Let the heights be $7x, 8x$, and
Question : Directions: Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? LDEA, NGIF, ?, RMQP, TPUU
Option 1: PMJK
Option 2: PIMK
Option 3: PMIK
Option 4: PJMK
Correct Answer: PJMK
Solution : Given: LDEA, NGIF, ?, RMQP, TPUU
Add 2, 3, 4, and 5 to the first, second, third, and fourth letters of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series –
LDEA→L + 2 = N; D + 3 = G; E +
Question : Pipe A can fill a tank of capacity 350 litres in $3 \frac{1}{2}$ minutes. Pipe B can fill a tank of capacity 780 litres in $8 \frac{2}{3}$ minutes. How long (in min) will it take to fill a tank of capacity 1615 litres, if both pipes are opened together?
Option 1: $9$
Option 2: $7 \frac{1}{2}$
Option 3: $8 \frac{1}{2}$
Option 4: $8$
Correct Answer: $8 \frac{1}{2}$
Solution : Use: Time taken by a pipe = $\frac{\text{Capacity of tank}}{\text{Efficiency of a pipe}}$ Given: Pipe A can fill a tank of capacity 350 litres in $3\tfrac{1}{2}$ minutes Pipe B can fill a tank of capacity 780 litres in $8\tfrac{2}{3}$ minutes Now, Pipe A can
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Come what may
Option 1: To be among the latest
Option 2: No matter what happens
Option 3: To get frightened
Option 4: Meeting someone
Correct Answer: No matter what happens
Explanation: The idiom "come what may" means "no matter what happens". It expresses a commitment or determination to face any challenges or difficulties that may arise. In the context of the sentence, it indicates unwavering
Question : Select the sentence that has a spelling error. A- The art of living is learnt easily by those who are positive and optimistic. B- We can learn a lot about the art of living by having a peek into the lives of great men. C- The daily routines of these great men disseminate that they are different. D- Their unique lifestyles help us learn certain habits and practices that they follow.
Option 1: The daily routines of these great men dissiminate that they are different
Option 2: Their unique lifestyles help us learn certain habits and practices that they followed.
Option 3: We can learn a lot about the art of living by having a peek into the lives of great men.
Option 4: The art of living is learnt easily by those who are positive and optimistic.
Correct Answer: The daily routines of these great men dissiminate that they are different
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The correct spelling is disseminate, as it means to spread or distribute something, such as information, knowledge, ideas, or news, widely among a group of people or
Question : If $\sqrt5=2.236$, then what is the value of $\frac{\sqrt5}{2}+\frac{5}{3\sqrt5}-\sqrt{45}$?
Option 1: – 8.571
Option 2: – 4.845
Option 3: – 2.987
Option 4: – 6.261
Correct Answer: – 4.845
Solution : Given: $\sqrt{5} = 2.236$ $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2} + \frac{5}{3\sqrt{5}} - \sqrt{45}$ Now evaluate the equation, = $ \frac{\sqrt{5}\times3\sqrt{5} + 5\times2-3\sqrt{5}\times2\times3\sqrt{5}}{2\times3\sqrt{5}}$ = $ \frac{15 + 10 - 90}{2\times3\sqrt{5}}$ = $ -\frac{65}{2\times3\sqrt{5}}$ Rationalising the fraction = $ -\frac{65\sqrt{5}}{30}$ Put the value of $\sqrt{5} = 2.236$ = $-\frac{65\times 2.236}{30}
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