Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Like Vedic Aryans, the custom of sacrificial fire was also followed by -
Option 1: Romans
Option 2: Greeks
Option 3: Iranians
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : The correct option is All of the above.
Ancient cultures all over the world were known for their use of sacrifice and fire rituals. Along with Vedic Aryans, Romans, Greeks, and Iranians also practised sacrifice through fire. People from the Mediterranean, the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. SUAVE
Option 1: brisk
Option 2: rude
Option 3: charming
Option 4: polite
Correct Answer: rude
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Explanation: Suave means sophisticated, charming, and elegant. Its antonym, rude, denotes a lack of politeness or refinement, making it the opposite of suave.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : From the given options, choose the one which is not a product of the decomposition reaction of Lead nitrate.
Option 1: Nitrogen dioxide
Option 2: Oxygen
Option 3: Nitrogen
Option 4: Lead oxide
Correct Answer: Nitrogen
Solution : The correct option is Nitrogen.
Lead nitrate (Pb(NO3)2) undergoes decomposition upon heating, and one of the products is lead (II) oxide (PbO). Nitrogen is not a product of the decomposition reaction of lead nitrate. The decomposition reaction of lead nitrate is
Question : Directions: The present ages of the three friends are in the proportions 6 : 7 : 8. Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 48 years. Find out their present ages in years.
Option 1: 24, 28, 32
Option 2: 18, 21, 24
Option 3: 30, 35, 40
Option 4: 12, 14, 16
Correct Answer: 18, 21, 24
Solution : Given: Ratio of present ages of three friends = 6 : 7 : 8 The sum of their ages, five years ago = 48 years
Let the present age of the three friends be 6x, 7x, 8x. So, five years ago their ages
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. TUMULT
Option 1: surprise
Option 2: peace
Option 3: clarity
Option 4: uproar
Correct Answer: uproar
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: Tumult refers to a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people. Uproar closely aligns with this definition, signifying a state of loud, chaotic noise or commotion.
The meanings of the other options
Question : The Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration is accorded by the:
Option 1: Indian National Congress
Option 2: Indira Gandhi National Open University
Option 3: Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India
Option 4: Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Correct Answer: Indian National Congress
Solution : The correct option is the Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress (INC) party bestows the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration. It is given to people or organizations in honour of their exceptional support of national integration and mutual understanding between the
Question : The scientist who first sent electromagnetic waves to distant places is
Option 1: James Clerk Maxwell
Option 2: Heinrich Hertz
Option 3: Thomas Alva Edison
Option 4: John Logie Baird
Correct Answer: Heinrich Hertz
Solution : The correct option is Heinrich Hertz.
Heinrich Hertz was the physicist who first transmitted electromagnetic waves across a substantial distance. In the latter half of the 19th century, he carried out experiments that demonstrated the existence of electromagnetic waves and their capacity to
Question : Directions: In each of the following questions, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 392 – 21
Option 2: 483 –15
Option 3: 602 – 42
Option 4: 917 – 35
Correct Answer: 392 – 21
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 392 – 21 = 371 Second option: 483 –15 = 468 Third option: 602 – 42 = 560 Fourth option: 917 – 35 = 882
So, only the first option has an odd number as the
Question : Which of the following policy measures is not a step towards liberalisation?
Option 1: Increase in equity limit of foreign investment
Option 2: Enhancement in tariffs
Option 3: Removal of industrial licensing for certain industries
Option 4: Removal of the requirement of registration for certain industries
Correct Answer: Enhancement in tariffs
Solution : The correct option is Enhancement in tariffs.
Enhancement in tariffs is generally not a step towards liberalisation; in fact, it is a measure that moves away from liberalisation. Liberalisation typically involves reducing or eliminating trade barriers, including tariffs. Tariffs are taxes imposed
Question : Directions: Which number will appear on the bottom face of the last cube?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : According to the dice rule if two or three positions of the same dice are given with two common faces but in different orientations then out of those two common faces the faces that are not common are opposite to each other.
So, the opposite
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