Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have 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".
He neither talks too much (1) / nor he causes any trouble (2) / during the lesson. (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.
The error is in the use of "he" after "nor", which is unnecessary. When "neither" is used, we don't need to repeat the subject after "nor".
Therefore, the correct sentence is: He neither talks too much nor
Question : Directions: Eight people are sitting in two parallel rows with 4 people each, in such a way that there is equal distance between adjacent persons. In Row I- L, O, V, and E are seated and all of them are facing south. In Row II- P, I, C, and T are seated and all of them are facing north. C sits next to the person at the extreme left end of their row and is exactly opposite O. V sits at the extreme left end of their row and is exactly opposite T. E is the immediate neighbour of V and is exactly opposite P. Who sits at the extreme left end of the row of people facing North?
Option 1: P
Option 2: T
Option 3: I
Option 4: C
Correct Answer: I
Solution : Given: 1. C sits next to the person at the extreme left end of their row and is exactly opposite O. 2. V sits at the extreme left end of their row and is exactly opposite T. 3. E is the immediate neighbour of V
Question : A and B complete a work in 24 and 30 days, respectively, working 10 hours per day. The work is to be done in two shifts. The morning shift is for 6 hours and the evening shift is for 4 hours. On the first day, A works in the morning and B works in the evening, and they interchange their shifts every day. On which day did the work get completed?
Option 1: 21st day
Option 2: 24th day
Option 3: 30th day
Option 4: 27th day
Correct Answer: 27th day
Solution : Given: A can complete the whole work in 24 days. B can complete the whole work in 30 days. Now, Total work = LCM of 24 and 30 = 120 Efficiency of A = $\frac{120}{24}$ = 5 Efficiency of B = $\frac{120}{30}$ = 4
Question : Which Gharana was propounded by Bade Fateh Ali Khan and Ali Baksh Jarnail Khan?
Option 1: Gwalior Gharana
Option 2: Agra Gharana
Option 3: Patiala Gharana
Option 4: Bhendibazaar Gharana
Correct Answer: Patiala Gharana
Solution : The correct answer is Patiala Gharana.
Patiala Gharana was popularised by Ali Baksh Khan and Fateh Ali Khan, but it was originally founded by Mian Kallu. Patiala Gharana is named after the city of Patiala in Punjab. It is one of the most prominent
Question : In which of the following years did Sikandar Lodi founded Agra?
Option 1: 1506 CE
Option 2: 1504 CE
Option 3: 1499 CE
Option 4: 1508 CE
Correct Answer: 1504 CE
Solution : The correct option is 1504 CE.
Sikandar Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, founded Agra in the year 1504. Agra, located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, served as the capital of the Lodi dynasty until it was later captured by the Mughal Emperor
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, STORY is coded as 97 and PULL is coded as 61. How will INCOME be coded in that language?
Option 1: 54
Option 2: 49
Option 3: 59
Option 4: 47
Correct Answer: 59
Solution : Given: STORY is coded as 97, and PULL is coded as 61.
Add the positional value of the letters of the word STORY to obtain the required code – S→19; T→20; O→15; R→18; Y→25 19 + 20 + 15 + 18 + 25 = 97
Question : With which of the following sports are Ritwik Bhattacharya, Joshna Chinappa and Saurav Ghosal associated?
Option 1: Squash
Option 2: Wrestling
Option 3: Tennis
Option 4: Weightlifting
Correct Answer: Squash
Solution : The correct answer is Squash
Ritwik Bhattacharya, Joshna Chinappa, and Saurav Ghosal are associated with squash. They have made significant contributions to the sport and have represented India at various international competitions.
Question : 'Aloo Posto' is a traditional delicacy of which the state of India?
Option 1: Haryana
Option 2: Gujarat
Option 3: West Bengal
Option 4: Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: West Bengal
Solution : The correct option is West Bengal
'Aloo Posto' is a traditional delicacy from the state of West Bengal, India. It is a vegetarian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and poppy seeds (posto). The poppy seed paste adds a unique texture and flavour to this
Question : What was India’s rank in the Commonwealth Games 2018 according to the number of gold medals won?
Option 1: First
Option 2: Fourth
Option 3: Third
Option 4: Second
Correct Answer: Third
Solution : The correct answer is Third.
The Commonwealth Games of 2018 was held in Australia from the 4th to the 15th of April 2018. With 26 gold medals and a total of 66 medals, India's rank was third in terms of the number of gold
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
Don't step near the cliff's edge, else your life (might be thrown into) great peril.
(1) will be in
(2) will face
(3) would be placed in
(4) No Improvement
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct answer is the first option, as "will be in" indicates that the speaker is warning the person by saying not to step near the cliff's edge, otherwise, the listener will be in danger.
"Will face" is incorrect in the context of the
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