Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 6341, 5432, ____, 3614
Option 1: 4253
Option 2: 4614
Option 3: 4532
Option 4: 4523
Correct Answer: 4523
Solution : Given: 6341, 5432, ____, 3614
Subtract 909 from the previous term to obtain the missing term – 6341 – 909 = 5432; 5432 – 909 = 4523; 4523 – 909 = 3614
So, 4523 is the missing term in the series. Hence, the fourth option
Question : Who among the following was the youngest recipient of the Padma Vibhushan Award in dance in 1984?
Option 1: Birju Maharaj
Option 2: Rajendra Gangani
Option 3: Abhimanyu Lal
Option 4: Eshan Hilal
Correct Answer: Birju Maharaj
Solution : The correct answer is Birju Maharaj.
Pandit Birju Maharaj was the young recipient of the Padma Vibushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 1984. He was a descendant of the Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, which includes his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu
Question : The birthplace of Subhash Chandra Bose is:
Option 1: Cuttack
Option 2: Hazaribagh
Option 3: Patna
Option 4: Kolkata
Correct Answer: Cuttack
Solution : The correct answer is Cuttack.
The birthplace of Subhash Chandra Bose is Cuttack in Odisha. Subhash Chandra Bose was born on January 23, 1897, in Janakinath Bhawan, which was the ancestral house of Netaji in Cuttack City. Subhash Chandra Bose was a popular Indian
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".
Her aunt didn't (1) / give me (2) / a minute of peace. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence conveys the clear and correct meaning that her aunt did not allow the speaker to have any calmness.
Therefore, the given sentence contains no errors.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. She has become a familiar figure in the world of politics.
Option 1: Known
Option 2: Legend
Option 3: Elevated
Option 4: Fancy
Correct Answer: Known
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
In the sentence, the word "familiar" suggests that she is recognised or known within the political sphere. So, among the options provided, "known" is the most appropriate meaning for the underlined word in this context.
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Question : Which among the following is a copper mineral?
Option 1: Azurite
Option 2: Bauxite
Option 3: Halite
Option 4: Hematite
Correct Answer: Azurite
Solution : The correct answer is azurite.
Azurite is a copper mineral. The chemical composition of azurite, a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, is Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2. It is most recognised for its distinctive deep blue to violet-blue hue that it
Question : Directions: A # B means A is the mother of B; A @ B means A is the sister of B; A & B means A is the husband of B; A % B means A is the wife of B. If W & Q @ T # Y @ M % K; then how is K related to T?
Option 1: Brother
Option 2: Wife’s brother
Option 3: Daughter’s husband
Option 4: Son
Correct Answer: Daughter’s husband
Solution : Given: A # B ⇒ A is the mother of B A @ B ⇒ A is the sister of B A & B ⇒ A is the husband of B A % B ⇒ A is the wife of B
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Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words. A person engaged in or trained for spaceflight.
Option 1: Astute
Option 2: Astronomer
Option 3: Astronaut
Option 4: Atrocious
Correct Answer: Astronaut
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Explanation: An astronaut is an individual who is trained for and participates in spaceflight. This term specifically refers to individuals who travel beyond Earth's atmosphere, typically as part of a space mission.
Therefore, the correct answer is astronaut.
Question : Directions: While coming home from school at 5 p.m., Ketaki's shadow was falling to her left. In which direction is the school from her home?
Option 1: Northwest
Option 2: Northeast
Option 3: North
Option 4: South
Correct Answer: North
Solution : According to the instructions given, the diagram is as follows –
As the sun sets in the West in the evening, i.e. 5 p.m., the shadow will be formed in the opposite direction of the sun. Here, the shadow is formed to the left of
Question : 3 men and 5 women together can complete a work in 6 days, whereas 4 men and 9 women together can do it in 4 days. How many women are required to do the same work in 7 days?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : Given: 3 men and 5 women together can complete a work in 6 days, whereas 4 men and 9 women together can do it in 4 days. Let the efficiency of 1 man and 1 woman be $x$ and $y$. According to the question, $(3x
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