Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In this question, three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements Statements: I. No dean is a teacher. II. All teachers are professors. III. No professor is a lecturer. Conclusions: I. Some deans are lecturers. II. Some teachers are lecturers.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyze the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some deans are lecturers – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no definite relation between deans
Question : In the context of forest conservation, the Navdanya Movement was founded in 1987 by ______.
Option 1: Medha Patkar
Option 2: Panduranga Hegde
Option 3: Baba Amte
Option 4: Vandana Shiva
Correct Answer: Vandana Shiva
Solution : The correct option is Vandana Shiva.
In 1987, eco-activist and environmentalist Vandana Shiva created the Navdanya Movement. Indian academic, environmentalist, and anti-globalization writer Vandana Shiva is well-known for her support of sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and conservation. Navdanya Movement aims to preserve traditional farming
Question : Directions: Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All plums are pomegranates. Some plums are lemons. Conclusions: I. Some pomegranates are lemons. II. No lemon is a pomegranate. III. Some pomegranates are plums.
Option 1: Only conclusion III follows
Option 3: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 4: Only conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyze the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some pomegranates are lemons – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing pomegranates and lemons overlap
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).
I contradicted against him.
(1) contradicted over
(2) contradicted with
(3) contradicted
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
"Contradicted against" should be replaced with "contradicted".
The use of "against" with "contradict" is incorrect and redundant. The options "contradict with" and "contradict over" don't make any sense and are incorrect. There is an error in the use
Question : The length of a rectangle is increased by 10% and breadth is decreased by 10%. The area of the new rectangle is:
Option 1: neither increased nor decreased.
Option 2: increased by 1%.
Option 3: decreased by 2%.
Option 4: decreased by 1%.
Correct Answer: decreased by 1%.
Solution : Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be $a$ and $b$ respectively. Initial area = $ab$ sq. units Length after 10% increase = $a + \frac{10}{100}\times a = 1.1a$ Breadth after 10% decrease = $b - \frac{10}{100}\times b = 0.9b$ $\therefore$ New
Question : The following table shows the percentage of students passing out of four colleges (A, B, C and D) over four years. Study the table and answer the question that follows.
In which college is the average percentage of passing students over the given four years the least?
Option 1: College D
Option 2: College C
Option 3: College B
Option 4: College A
Correct Answer: College A
Solution : Average percentage of student passing in college A over four years = $\frac{68+72+78+80}{4} = \frac{298}{4}$ Average percentage of student passing in college B over four years = $\frac{78+86+91+87}{4} = \frac{342}{4}$ Average percentage of student passing in college C over four years = $\frac{56+78+82+84}{4} =
Question : Who was the founder of the Satyashodhak Samaj in the 19th century?
Option 1: Swami Vivekananda
Option 2: B. R. Ambedkar
Option 3: Jyotiba Phule
Option 4: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Correct Answer: Jyotiba Phule
Solution : The correct option is Jyotiba Phule.
Jyotiba Phule, a social reformer, formed the Satyashodhak Samaj in Maharashtra during the 19th century. During the 19th century, Jyotiba Phule was a well-known character in Maharashtra's social reform movement. He was instrumental in promoting the rights
Question : Directions: If + means ÷, – means +, × means – and ÷ means ×, what will be the value of the following e×pression? [{(14 × 6) – (4 ÷ 3)} + (6 – 4)] ÷ 3 = ?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given: [{(14 × 6) – (4 ÷ 3)} + (6 – 4)] ÷ 3 = ?
After interchanging the given mathematical signs, we get – ⇒ [{(14 – 6) + (4 × 3)} ÷ (6 + 4)] × 3 ⇒ [{8 + 12} ÷ 10]
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Huge fire for celebration
Option 1: Campaign
Option 2: Bonfire
Option 3: Agenda
Option 4: Crossfire
Correct Answer: Bonfire
Solution : The second option is correct.
The one-word substitute for huge fire for celebration is bonfire.
A bonfire is a large outdoor fire, typically made for ceremonial or celebratory purposes.
Therefore, the correct answer is bonfire.
Question : Directions: When the following figure is folded to form a cube, which letter number will be on the face opposite to the face showing the letter number A1? (The elements are shown to indicate the sides only.)
Option 1: U5
Option 2: O4
Option 3: I3
Option 4: E2
Correct Answer: U5
Solution : In the 3D view of dice, 1. Each face out of the three faces in the 3D view should be from all the pairs. 2. Two opposite faces cannot appear adjacently in the 3D view of a folded cube figure. So, the opposite pairs of
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