Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Match the following:
Option 1: 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - a
Option 2: 1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c
Option 3: 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b
Option 4: 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b
Correct Answer: 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - a
Solution : The correct answer is 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - a.
Chetan Anand plays badminton, Virat Kohli plays cricket, and Sania Mirza plays tennis for India. Virat Kohli was awarded with Arjuna Award in
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: FhjL
Option 2: PrtV
Option 3: KnpR
Option 4: Cegl
Correct Answer: KnpR
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: FhjL; F + 2 = h; h + 2 = j; j + 2 = L Second option: PrtV; P + 2 = r; r + 2 = t; t + 2 = V Third option: KnpR; K
Question : Directions: Find the missing figure from the given responses.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Here, 1 additional line is being added to the subsequent figures of the series. In the first figure, there are 2 lines, in the second figure there are 3 lines, in the third figure there are 4 lines, So now, in the next figure there should
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: jumble
Option 2: jovial
Option 3: journy
Option 4: junior
Correct Answer: journy
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The incorrectly spelled word is journy.
The correct spelling is a journey, which refers to travelling from one place to another.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
It is ____ that those who expect clemency from others are seldom merciful themselves.
Option 1: paradoxical
Option 2: strange
Option 3: stupid
Option 4: repulsive
Correct Answer: paradoxical
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Paradoxical means something that appears contradictory and fits perfectly in the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are:
Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
Option 1: KFBY
Option 2: TOKH
Option 3: ZUQO
Option 4: BWSP
Correct Answer: ZUQO
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: KFBY→K – 5 = F; F – 4 = B; B – 3 = Y Second option: TOKH→T – 5 = O; O – 4 = K; K – 3 = H Third option: ZUQO→Z – 5 =
Question : Kalinga Prize is given in which of the following fields?
Option 1: Arts
Option 2: Medicine
Option 3: Creative writing
Option 4: Science
Correct Answer: Science
Solution : The correct answer is Science.
Kalinga prize is given by UNESCO. It is awarded to individuals, organisation or non-government organisations who have made unparalleled contribution in advancing Science and Technology for public good. It aims for popularising Science and Technology among masses and bridging the
Question : In an assembly election, a candidate got 60% of the total valid votes. 2% of the total votes were declared invalid. If the total number of voters is 1,50,000, then find the number of valid votes polled in favour of that candidate.
Option 1: 90,000
Option 2: 78,000
Option 3: 86,400
Option 4: 88,200
Correct Answer: 88,200
Solution : Total votes = 150000 Invalid votes = 2% of the total votes The winner got = 60% of the valid votes Total valid votes = $150000 \times \frac{100−2}{100}$ = $150000 \times \frac{98}{100} = 147000$ $\therefore$ Votes polled in favor of the candidate = $\frac{60}{100}\times147000 =
Question : In 2019, which Indian became the youngest in the world to score a double hundred in 50-over cricket including List A and ODIs?
Option 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Option 2: Shubman Gill
Option 3: Prithvi Shaw
Option 4: Abbas Ali Baig
Correct Answer: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Solution : The correct option is Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Yashasvi Jaiswal had achieved the record for being the youngest Indian to score a double century in List A cricket and ODIs. List A cricket refers to limited-overs matches that are not classified as Twenty20 (T20) matches. The
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
Drinking and driving (1) / are (2) / a major cause of accidents. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
When two nouns joined by and bring the same idea to the mind, they are considered singular. In this sentence, drinking and driving are treated as a singular subject, so the singular verb should be
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