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 suitable structure for the above passage.
Option 1: Chronological
Option 2: Cause and Effect
Option 3: Pragmatic
Option 4: Compare and contrast
Correct Answer: Pragmatic
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The passage follows a pragmatic structure as it outlines a practical approach or strategy for achieving a specific goal. In this case, the goal is to understand organisational and personal excellence.
The pragmatic approach involves studying individuals who
Question : In places, the groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table. This is known as a/an ______.
Option 1: pond
Option 2: lake
Option 3: well
Option 4: aquifer
Correct Answer: aquifer
Solution : The correct answer is an aquifer.
In some places, the groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table. This geological formation is known as an "aquifer." Aquifers act as natural reservoirs, holding and supplying water to wells and springs. They
Question : Which of the following Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended even when an ‘Emergency’ is declared in the country?
Option 1: Articles 22 and 23
Option 2: Articles 20 and 21
Option 3: Articles 19 and 20
Option 4: Articles 21 and 22
Correct Answer: Articles 20 and 21
Solution : The correct answer is Articles 20 and 21.
During a national emergency in India, Article 20 and Article 21 maintain their inviolable status.
Question : If the radius of a circle is increased by 16%, its area increases by
Option 1: 34.56%
Option 2: 32%
Option 3: 16%
Option 4: 17.28%
Correct Answer: 34.56%
Solution : Let the radius of the original circle = $r$ So, the Area of the original circle = $\pi r^2$ Radius of circle after 16% increase = $r+\frac{16r}{100} =1.16r$ Area of new circle = $\pi \times 1.16^2 = 1.3456r^2$ Percentage increase in area $\frac{1.3456\pi r^2- \pi
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The gold is a precious metal.
(1) Gold
(2) A gold
(3) An gold
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
"The gold" should be replaced with "Gold" as articles never come before a material noun so the article "the" should be removed. "Gold" is correctly used as a noun referring to the precious metal. Therefore, the correct statement
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 289
Option 2: 196
Option 3: 169
Option 4: 120
Correct Answer: 120
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 289; 289 is a perfect square. Second option: 196; 196 is a perfect square. Third option: 169; 169 is a perfect square. Fourth option: 120; 120 is not a perfect square.
So, the fourth option differs from the
Question : The minimum value of $2\sin^{2}\theta+3\cos^{2}\theta$ is:
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: $2\sin^{2}\theta+3\cos^{2}\theta$ = $2\sin^{2}\theta+3(1-\sin^{2}\theta)$ = $2\sin^{2}\theta+3-3\sin^{2}\theta)$ = $3-\sin^{2}\theta$ For minimum value of $(3-\sin^{2}\theta)$ by putting $\sin^{2}\theta=1$ ⇒ $3-1=2$ Hence, the correct answer is 2.
Question : Which among the following is an initiative proposed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to make boarding passes and security check-in digital?
Option 1: Digi Yatra
Option 2: Digi Udan
Option 3: Digi Sewa
Option 4: Digi Yatri
Correct Answer: Digi Yatra
Solution : The correct option is Digi Yatra.
Aadhar and mobile devices will be used in Digi Yatra, a project of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, to digitize boarding passes and security check-ins at airports. This program calls for the employment of a digital mode for
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The treasure was hidden _____ a big store.
Option 1: on
Option 2: underneath
Option 3: toward
Option 4: off
Correct Answer: underneath
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
"Underneath a big store" implies that the treasure is hidden beneath or below the store, making it a correct choice for filling in the blank.
The other prepositions do not fit well in the context of
Question : When was the first World Weightlifting Championship organised by the World Weightlifting Federation in London, UK?
Option 1: March 1891
Option 2: March 1991
Option 3: March 2000
Option 4: March 1895
Correct Answer: March 1891
Solution : The correct answer is March 1891.
The first recognised World Weightlifting Championships was held in March 1891 in London. It was only a men's competition. It was organised by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The IWF was founded in 1905. At present, athletes
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