Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Which of the following Indian journalists was one of the recipients of the 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award?
Option 1: Barkha Dutt
Option 2: Ravish Kumar
Option 3: Arnab Goswami
Option 4: Rajdeep Sardesai
Correct Answer: Ravish Kumar
Solution : The correct option is Ravish Kumar.
Ravish Kumar, an Indian journalist and news anchor, was one of the recipients of the 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award. He was recognised for "harnessing journalism to give voice to the voiceless" and for "his unfaltering commitment to
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
He imputes his ability to play great football to an inspirational coach.
Option 1: validates
Option 2: contributes
Option 3: attributes
Option 4: amputates
Correct Answer: attributes
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In the given sentence, the verb imputes is a key term that conveys the action of assigning or crediting a particular ability or quality to a specific cause or source. So, it's crucial to select a word that
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He got a burst of energy. and started digging again.
Option 1: took bull by the horns
Option 2: a fancy of someone
Option 3: second wind
Option 4: heart on the sleeve
Correct Answer: second wind
Solution : The third option is correct.
The sentence he got a burst of energy and started digging again suggests that after a period of fatigue or exhaustion, the person experienced a sudden renewal of energy. The idiom second wind is used to describe this phenomenon.
Question : Panda belongs to the same family as that of
Option 1: Kangaroo
Option 2: Porcupine
Option 3: Whale
Option 4: Bear
Correct Answer: Bear
Solution : The correct option is Bear.
Giant pandas (scientifically known as Ailuropoda melanoleuca) are members of the Ursidae family, also known as the bear family. Giant pandas are related to these other bear species and were originally categorised as members of the bear family based on
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No error".
Africa is the second largest continent (1) / and it contain about one fifth (2) / of all the land in the world. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
"Africa" is the subject, and it is singular. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "contains", which is the third-person singular form of the verb (i.e. verb ending in -s in the simple present tense).
Question : Directions: In each of the following questions select the related figure from the given alternatives.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Given: According to the question figure the geometrical shape/ symbols are moved as follows – From Figure One to Figure Two: Top left → top right, Top right → Bottom right, Bottom right → Bottom left, Bottom left → Top left
By following the same pattern
Question : Which among the following peaks is not located in the Nepal Himalayas?
Option 1: Annapurna
Option 2: Kamet
Option 3: Lhotse
Option 4: Mount Everest
Correct Answer: Kamet
Solution : The correct option is Kamet
Kamet is not located in the Nepal Himalayas. While the remaining peaks, Annapurna, Lhotse, and Mount Everest, stand tall within Nepal's borders, Kamet lies in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It's the second-highest peak in the region, after Nanda Devi,
Question : If $\sqrt{x}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}=3, x>0$, then $x^2\left(x^2-47\right)=?$
Option 1: $0$
Option 2: $2$
Option 3: $-2$
Option 4: $-1$
Correct Answer: $-1$
Solution : As we know, $(x + \frac{1}{x})^2 = x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} + 2$ ⇒ $(\sqrt{x} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}})^2 = x+\frac{1}{x} +2$ ⇒ $x + \frac{1}{x} + 2 = 3^2 = 9$ ⇒ $x + \frac{1}{x} = 9 - 2 = 7$ ⇒ $(x + \frac{1}{x})^2= 7^2$ ⇒
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. CZA, GYE, KXI, ?
Option 1: NWL
Option 2: ONM
Option 3: OMW
Option 4: OWM
Correct Answer: OWM
Solution : Given: CZA, GYE, KXI, ?
In the given series, add 4 to the place value of the first and third letters and subtract 1 from the place value of the second letter of the previous term to get the next term. CZA→C + 4 =
Question : The process of transformation of a substance in a gaseous state into a liquid state due to a change in pressure or temperature of the substance is called:
Option 1: condensation
Option 2: saturation
Option 3: evaporation
Option 4: transformation
Correct Answer: condensation
Solution : The correct option is condensation.
The change of a substance from a gaseous to a liquid state is called condensation. This transition takes place when the gas's temperature or pressure drops, bringing the gas molecules closer together to become a liquid.
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