Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Which of the following is correct about a coalition form of government?
Option 1: Sharing of power at different levels.
Option 2: Sharing of power by different social groups.
Option 3: Sharing of power by two or more political parties.
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Sharing of power by two or more political parties.
Solution : The correct option is the Sharing of power by two or more political parties.
An arrangement between political parties to establish a government is known as a coalition government. The standard justification for such a situation is
Question : Study the given histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows.
The number of students who obtained less than 250 marks is:
Option 1: 135
Option 2: 75
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 45
Correct Answer: 75
Solution : The number of students who obtained less than 250 marks = 30 + 45 = 75 Hence, the correct answer is 75.
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 25 – 5 × 50 ÷ 10 + 35 = 155
Option 1: × and ÷
Option 2: × and +
Option 3: × and –
Option 4: + and –
Correct Answer: × and –
Solution : Given: 25 – 5 × 50 ÷ 10 + 35 = 155
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. Let's check the options – First options: × and ÷ On interchanging the
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Challenges are (1)___________ that knock on our door. It may sound difficult to (2)__________ the obstacles in our career but challenges are rewarding. If there were no challenges there would have been no (3)__________ on this planet. Every challenge poses an opportunity for those who like to put their (4)___________ to the fullest utilisation. Knowledge and (5)__________ is the key to overcome challenges.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: time
Option 2: gadget
Option 3: confidentiality
Option 4: patience
Correct Answer: patience
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The phrase knowledge and patience refers to the idea that possessing information, skills, and understanding, coupled with a specific attribute, is essential for overcoming challenges.
Question : With which of the following Indian states is the cultural festival of Bhagoria associated?
Option 1: West Bengal
Option 2: Bihar
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.
The Bhagoria Festival is primarily observed in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. This is one of the most ancient harvest celebrations, highly esteemed in areas such as Jhabua, Dhar, Alirajpur, and Khargone. The Bhil tribe of Madhya Pradesh
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
As the driver swerved violently at the turning, the wheel came off as it was already ______.
Option 1: lose
Option 2: lost
Option 3: loose
Option 4: loss
Correct Answer: loose
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Loose means not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached. This is the correct answer, as it describes the condition of the wheel coming off.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Question : The duration of the 12th Five-Year Plan was from _______ to ________.
Option 1: 2012 - 2017
Option 2: 1987 - 1992
Option 3: 2007 - 2012
Option 4: 1990 - 1995
Correct Answer: 2012 - 2017
Solution : The correct answer is 2012 - 2017.
The 12th Five-Year Plan is from 2012 to 2017. It aims at achieving a growth rate of 8%. It aims to reduce the poverty rate by 10% than the rate at the end of the
Question : Directions: If 15 (196) 29 and 16 (100) 6, what is the value of A in 31 (A) 48?
Option 1: 361
Option 2: 256
Option 3: 324
Option 4: 289
Correct Answer: 289
Solution : Given: 15 (196) 29; 16 (100) 6
15 (196) 29→29 –15 = 14; (14)2 = 196 16 (100) 6→16 – 6 = 10; (10)2 = 100 Similarly, 31 (A) 48→48 – 31 = 17; (17)2 = 289
The value of A is
Question : The average of twelve numbers is 39. The average of the last five numbers is 35, and that of the first four numbers is 40. The fifth number is 6 less than the sixth number and 5 more than the seventh number. The average of the fifth and sixth numbers is:
Option 1: 47
Option 2: 39
Option 3: 44
Option 4: 50
Correct Answer: 47
Solution : The average of twelve numbers is 39. Sum of twelve numbers = 39 × 12 = 468 The average of the last five numbers = 35 The sum of last five numbers = 35 × 5 = 175 Average of the first four numbers =
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 26
Option 3: 28
Option 4: 30
Correct Answer: 26
Solution : The given figure can be labeled as shown below –
There are a total of 26 triangles in the figure. They are AKG, GKF, FKJ, JKE, EKI, IKB, BKH, HKA, AKF, FKE, EKB, BKA, AFE, FEB, EBA, BAF, BLE, ELD, DLC, CLB, BED, EDC, DCB,
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