Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Comprehension: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows. We started our research into organisational and personal excellence by studying a slightly different topic. We figured that if we could learn why certain people were more effective than others, then we could learn exactly what they did, clone it and pass it on to others. We asked people to identify who they thought were their most effective colleagues. In fact, over the past twenty-five years, we have asked over twenty thousand people to identify the individuals in their organisations who could really get things done. We wanted to find those who were not just influential but who were far more influential than the rest. Question: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Effective
Option 1: Deniable
Option 2: Harmonious
Option 3: Fruitless
Option 4: Courteous
Correct Answer: Fruitless
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Explanation: Effective means producing a desired or intended result. Fruitless means failing to achieve the desired results or lacking success, producing no good outcome.
In the context provided in the passage, the research is focused on finding individuals
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
As is usual with stories of this genre, / in spite of their varying socio political realities, / the youngsters have fallen in love / with each other madly.
Option 1: the youngsters have fallen in love
Option 2: with each other madly
Option 3: in spite of their varying socio political realities
Option 4: As is usual with stories of this genre
Correct Answer: As is usual with stories of this genre
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
As is usual should be replaced with as usual to make the sentence grammatically accurate. It means in a way that often happens and is expected.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "As
Question : What is the Simple Interest on Rs. 5,400 in 5 years at the rate of 12% per annum?
Option 1: Rs. 2,700
Option 2: Rs. 2,950
Option 3: Rs. 3,120
Option 4: Rs. 3,240
Correct Answer: Rs. 3,240
Solution : Sum = Rs. 5400 Time = 5 years Rate = 12% We know, Simple interest $=\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}=\frac{5400×5×12}{100}=$ Rs. 3,240 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 3,240.
Question : A road of 5 km in length will be constructed in 100 days. So, 280 workers were employed. But after 80 days it was found that only $3\frac{1}{2}$ km road was completed. Now how many more people were needed to finish the work in the specified time?
Option 1: 480
Option 2: 80
Option 3: 200
Option 4: 100
Correct Answer: 200
Solution : Length of road = 5 km Deadline of work to be completed = 100 days Length of road covered by 280 workers in 80 days = $3\frac{1}{2}$ = $\frac{7}{2}$ km Length of road to be covered in 20 days= 5 – $\frac{7}{2}$ = $\frac{3}{2}$ km
Question : Directions: If the minute hand of a clock points towards the South at 12:00 a.m., then in which direction will the minute hand point at 3:00 a.m. in the same clock?
Option 1: South
Option 2: West
Option 3: North
Option 4: East
Correct Answer: South
Solution : Given: The minute hand of a clock points towards the South at 12:00 a.m., then in which direction will the minute hand point at 3:00 a.m.
According to the instructions given, the following clock can be drawn –
From the above, it is evident that
Question : As per provisions of the Charter Act of 1833, a Law Commission (for consolidating, codifying and improving Indian laws) was constituted under the chairmanship of :
Option 1: Lord Bentinck
Option 2: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Option 3: Lord Macaulay
Option 4: Lord Dalhousie
Correct Answer: Lord Macaulay
Solution : The correct option is Lord Mcaulay.
The Law Commission, constituted under the provisions of the Charter Act of 1833, was initially chaired by Lord Macaulay. Lord Macaulay was a British statesman, historian, and writer, and he played a significant role in the drafting,
Question : Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. The number of workers whose age is 32 years or more but less than 44 years is:
Option 1: 230
Option 2: 215
Option 3: 220
Option 4: 225
Correct Answer: 230
Solution : As per the given graph, The number of workers whose age is 32 years or more but less than 44 years = 85 + 70 + 75 = 230 Hence, the correct answer is 230.
Question : Directions: A series of figures are given which can be grouped into classes. Select from the alternatives one set of groups into which the figures can be classified.
Option 1: 1, 3, 6; 2, 4, 6; 5, 7, 9
Option 2: 1, 4, 9; 3, 6, 8; 2, 5, 7
Option 3: 3, 4, 7; 9, 8, 7; 4, 3, 1
Option 4: 2, 3, 6; 9, 3, 4; 6, 3, 2
Correct Answer: 1, 4, 9; 3, 6, 8; 2, 5, 7
Solution : According to the given question figures – Group 1: (1,4,9): In box 1, box 4, and box 9 two concentric geometrical shapes are given. Group 2: (3,6,8): In box 3, box 6, and box 8 geometrical shapes
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Peculiar
Option 1: Unusual
Option 2: Customary
Option 3: Perplexed
Option 4: Proven
Correct Answer: Unusual
Solution : The first option is correct.
Peculiar describes something distinctive or particular in an individual or group, often in a way that is perceived as strange or odd. Similarly, unusual signifies something not commonly encountered, out of the ordinary, or exceptional.
The meanings of the other
Question : Under which pardoning power of the president, one form of punishment is substituted by a lighter form?
Option 1: Commutation
Option 2: Remission
Option 3: Respite
Option 4: Reprieve
Correct Answer: Commutation
Solution : The correct answer is Commutation.
Article 72 of the Indian constitution outlines the pardoning power of the President of India, which includes various forms of relief for individuals facing sentences and convictions. Although, these powers are exercised only with the aid and advice of the
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