Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Cycas is an example of which of the following plant phylum?
Option 1: Pteridophyta
Option 2: Angiosperms
Option 3: Gymnosperms
Option 4: Bryophyta
Correct Answer: Gymnosperms
Solution : The correct option is Gymnosperms.
Cycas belong to the gymnosperms, a plant phylum characterised by naked seeds (not enclosed in a fruit). Cycas plants are ancient gymnosperms, known as cycads, with unique appearances and reproductive structures. They have cone-like structures and represent an evolutionary
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
Three years have elapsed since I had gone to visit my aunt in the city.
(1) No Error
(2) visit my aunt in the city.
(3) since I had gone to
(4) Three years have elapsed
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The past perfect tense "had gone" is not necessary in this sentence. The correct construction would use the simple past tense to indicate the action that occurred three years ago.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Three
Question : Directions: In the following question, choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.
Suraj, as well as his friends, 'was' arrested.
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The subject-verb agreement rule states that when as well as connects two nouns, the verb must agree with the first subject. Since the first subject (Suraj) is singular, it will be followed by a singular verb,
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 8110
Option 2: 1234
Option 3: 9100
Option 4: 1189
Correct Answer: 1189
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 8110; The sum of digits is 8 + 1 + 1 + 0 = 10 Second option: 1234; The sum of digits is 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10 Third option: 9100; The sum of
Question : Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. If Rajat had realised that Meena was in destress, he would have definitely done something to bail her out.
Option 1: bail
Option 2: definitely
Option 3: destress
Option 4: realised
Correct Answer: destress
In the sentence provided, the incorrectly spelt word is destress, which should be spelt as distress, which refers to the state of being very upset or of suffering great pain or difficulty.
Therefore, the corrected sentence
Question : Directions: If A denotes +, B denotes ×, C denotes –, and D denotes ÷, then what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? 16 D 2 B 9 C 15 A 32 = ?
Option 1: 89
Option 2: 99
Option 3: 97
Option 4: 93
Correct Answer: 89
Solution : Given: 16 D 2 B 9 C 15 A 32 = ?
After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get – = 16 ÷ 2 × 9 – 15 + 32 = 8 × 9 – 15 + 32 = 72 – 15
Question : ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AB = 15 cm, BC = 12 cm and CD = 10 cm. If AC bisects BD, then what is the measure of AD?
Option 1: 15 cm
Option 2: 13.5 cm
Option 3: 18 cm
Option 4: 20 cm
Correct Answer: 18 cm
Solution : If ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral in which AC bisects BD. ⇒ $\frac{\text{AD}}{\text{BC}}$ = $\frac{\text{AB}}{\text{DC}}$ ⇒ $\frac{\text{AD}}{12}$ = $\frac{15}{10}$ ⇒ AD = $\frac{3}{2}$ × 12 = 18 cm Hence, the correct answer is 18 cm.
Question : Directions: A % B means A is the sister of B, A + B means A is the father of B, A ! B means A is the brother of B. If P ! H + Q % M + T % K ! J, then how is Q related to J?
Option 1: Sister-in-law
Option 2: Daughter-in-law
Option 3: Maternal aunt
Option 4: Paternal aunt
Correct Answer: Paternal aunt
Solution : Given: A % B ⇒ A is the sister of B A + B ⇒ A is the father of B A ! B ⇒ A is the brother of B
As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Question : A tap is dripping at a constant rate into a container. The level L cm of the water in the container is given by the equation L = $2-2^t$, where t is the time taken in hours. What is the level of water in the container at the start?
Option 1: 0 cm
Option 2: 1 cm
Option 3: 2 cm
Option 4: 4 cm
Correct Answer: 1 cm
Solution : Given: A tap is dripping at a constant rate into a container. The level L cm of the water in the container is given by the equation, L = $2-2^t$ At the beginning, time will be zero, i.e., t = 0 L = $2-2^t$
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 342 : 453 :: 831 : ?
Option 1: 942
Option 2: 720
Option 3: 922
Option 4: 740
Correct Answer: 942
Solution : Given: 342 : 453 :: 831 : ?
Like, 342 : 453→3 + 1 = 4; 4 + 1 = 5; 2 + 1 = 3 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 831 : ?→8 + 1 = 9; 3 + 1 = 4; 1
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