Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A happy development or happening of events by chance.
Option 1: Incident
Option 2: Suddenly
Option 3: Serendipity
Option 4: Occurrence
Correct Answer: Serendipity
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In the given context, the key aspect to focus on is the positive, unplanned nature of the event. Serendipity is the most suitable option because it specifically conveys a fortunate or happy accident.
The meanings of the other
Question : Out of two concentric circles, the radius of the outer circle is 6 cm and the chord PQ of the length 10 cm is a tangent to the inner circle. Find the radius (in cm) of the inner circle.
Option 1: $4$
Option 2: $\sqrt{7}$
Option 3: $\sqrt{13}$
Option 4: $\sqrt{11}$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{11}$
Solution : Given: The radius of the outer circle is 6 cm and the chord PQ of the length 10 cm is a tangent to the inner circle. Use the theorems, Any point on a circle has a tangent that is perpendicular to the radius through the
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 11 : 110 :: 15 : ?
Option 1: 149
Option 2: 210
Option 3: 151
Option 4: 200
Correct Answer: 210
Solution : Given: 11 : 110 :: 15 : ?
Like, 11 : 110→11 × (11 – 1) = 11 × 10 = 110 Similarly, 15 : ?→15 × (15 – 1) = 15 × 14 = 210
So, 15 is related to 210. Hence, the second
Question : The kidney-shaped guard cells are present in which of the following?
Option 1: Dicot plants
Option 2: Monocot plants
Option 3: Both of the above
Option 4: Algae
Correct Answer: Dicot plants
Solution : The correct option is dicot plants.
The presence of kidney-shaped guard cells is a distinguishing trait of dicotyledonous plants. Guard cells are specialised cells in the Epidermis (outermost layer) of leaves and stems, specifically in stomata (holes on the leaf surface). Guard cells
Question : Bhootada Kola is a spiritual folk dance in which some rituals involve walking on a bed of hot coal and is practised in coastal districts of ______.
Option 1: Kerala
Option 2: Tamil Nadu
Option 3: Karnataka
Option 4: Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Solution : The correct option is Karnataka
The Bhootada Kola dance is practised in the coastal districts of Karnataka, India. The dance is associated with the Bhoota cult, which worships various local deities. Participants in Bhootada Kola often engage in rituals that are believed to invoke divine
Question : Which of the following taxes is proportional in nature?
Option 1: Capital Gains Tax
Option 2: Income Tax
Option 3: Corporation Tax
Option 4: Goods and Services Tax
Correct Answer: Goods and Services Tax
Solution : The correct answer is Goods and Services Tax.
Indirect taxes are mostly "Proportional" in nature, which means that the tax is levied at a fixed rate as a percentage of the tax base, irrespective of the size of the tax base.
Question : Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
I. Crocodile - Reptile
II. Frog - Amphibian
III. Tiger - Reptile
Option 1: I and II
Option 2: I and III
Option 3: Only III
Option 4: Only II
Correct Answer: Only III
Solution : The correct option is only III (Tiger - Reptile)
All mammals, including tigers, are classified as members of the class Mammalia. Tigers belong to the Felidae family of large predators. It is well-known for its striking orange coat with black stripes, robust physique and
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To give someone the cold shoulder.
Option 1: To ignore someone.
Option 2: To carry the burden of everyone.
Option 3: To be carried on someone’s back.
Option 4: To listen to someone with empathy.
Correct Answer: To ignore someone.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom to give someone the cold shoulder means to intentionally ignore or treat someone in a distant, unfriendly, or aloof manner, often as a way of showing disapproval or dislike towards them.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ASIA is written as ZHRZ, and IRELAND is written as RIVOZMW. How will NORWAY be written in that language?
Option 1: NLISZB
Option 2: MLIDZB
Option 3: NJIDZB
Option 4: MJIDZB
Correct Answer: MLIDZB
Solution : Given: ASIA is written as ZHRZ, and IRELAND is written as RIVOZMW.
Write the opposite pair of each letter of ASIA to obtain the required code – A→Z; S→H; I→R; A→Z Thus, ASIA is coded as ZHRZ. And in, IRELAND is written as RIVOZMW –
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by four conclusions numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically does NOT follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some Nights are Lights No Light is a Van. All Vans are Whips. Conclusions: 1) Some Nights are not Vans. 2) No Van is a Light. 3) Some Whips are not Lights. 4) Some Nights are Whips.
Option 1: Only conclusion 4 does not follow
Option 2: Only conclusion 2 does not follow
Option 3: Only conclusion 1 does not follow
Option 4: Only conclusion 3 does not follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusion 4 does not follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (1): Some Nights are not Vans – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some lights are nights and no
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