Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Puzzled
Option 2: Nasal
Option 3: Councel
Option 4: Embezzlement
Correct Answer: Councel
Solution : The correct answer to this question is the third option.
The appropriate spelling of: coucel should be counsel. In the place of 'c', 'ns' needs to be added.
In summary, "counsel" revolves around the theme of providing advice, guidance, or professional support. The specific context
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Lexicon 2. Lacuna 3. Lacerate 4. Lactation 5. Locust
Option 1: 3, 4, 2, 1, 5
Option 2: 3, 2, 4, 1, 5
Option 3: 3, 4, 2, 5, 1
Option 4: 4, 3, 2, 1, 5
Correct Answer: 3, 4, 2, 1, 5
Solution : Given: 1. Lexicon 2. Lacuna 3. Lacerate 4. Lactation 5. Locust
Step 1: The first letter of each word is the same, so move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter of each word is: e, a
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Plants cannot grow without sunshine.
(1) Plants do not live in darkness
(2) Plants can thrive in the sun.
(3) Plants cannot grow on a cloudy day.
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option since the sentence is grammatically accurate and it doesn't need any change. The sentence conveys the idea that the growth of plants is dependent on sunlight.
Question : The first shirt is sold at twice the selling price of the second shirt. The first shirt is sold at 8% profit and the second shirt is sold at a 3% loss. What is the overall percentage profit on the shirts (Rounded off to two decimal places)?
Option 1: 4.86%
Option 2: 4.07%
Option 3: 4.60%
Option 4: 3.86%
Correct Answer: 4.07%
Solution : Let the selling price of the second shirt as \(x\). Then, the selling price of the first shirt is \(2x\). The cost price of the first shirt is \(\frac{2x}{1.08}\) (since it's sold at 8% profit), and the cost price of the second shirt is \(\frac{x}{0.97}\)
Question : A, B, and C started a business with their capitals in the ratio 1 : 4 : 4. At the end of every 3 months, A doubles his capital, B halves his capital and C leaves his capital unchanged. At the end of the year, if B's share in the profit was INR 4,50,000, then the total profit (in INR lakhs) was ______.
Option 1: 32.4
Option 2: 24.2
Option 3: 34.8
Option 4: 23.1
Correct Answer: 23.1
Solution : The ratio of the capital of A, B, and C = 1 : 4 : 4 At the end of every 3 months, A doubles his capital, B halves his capital and C leaves his capital unchanged So, At the end of the year, the
Question : Rate of cooling depends on the:
Option 1: temperature difference between the body and the surrounding
Option 2: nature of the radiating surface
Option 3: area of the radiating surface
Option 4: all of these
Correct Answer: all of these
Solution : The correct answer is all of these.
According to Newton, the rate of cooling of a body depends upon-
Question : Which state in India occupies the same ranking position concerning area and population?
Option 1: Manipur
Option 2: Meghalaya
Option 3: Nagaland
Option 4: Gujarat
Correct Answer: Meghalaya
Solution : The correct answer is Meghalaya.
Meghalaya is in 22nd position in respect of terms of both area as well as population. The largest state in terms of area is Rajasthan and the smallest is Goa. In terms of population, Uttar Pradesh comes at the top
Question : Read the given statements and select the correct option. i) The Governor is the real head of the State Government. ii) The Chief Minister plays a role in framing the laws and policies of the State Government. iii) The Governor of a State is appointed by the President.
Option 1: Both i and ii
Option 2: Only ii
Option 3: Both ii and iii
Option 4: Only i
Correct Answer: Both ii and iii
Solution : The correct answer is Both ii and iii.
The Governor is responsible for overseeing the State Government's administration. The president appoints the Governor in each state, and as a result, the Governor serves as both the nominal or Constitutional head and
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. It is take / a couple of minutes / for the computer / to boot up.
Option 1: for the computer
Option 2: to boot up
Option 3: a couple of minutes
Option 4: It is take
Correct Answer: It is take
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The verb "take" in the segment "It is take" does not agree with the singular subject "It". In English, when the subject is a singular pronoun like "it", the correct form of the verb
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. First 2. Frown 3. Fist 4. Fast 5. Floor
Option 1: 13542
Option 2: 41523
Option 3: 41352
Option 4: 13452
Correct Answer: 41352
Solution : Given: 1. First 2. Frown 3. Fist 4. Fast 5. Floor
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter F, then move to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter of each word
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