Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Six persons are sitting in a circle. A is facing B, B is to the right of E, and left of C. C is to the left of D. F is to the right of A. Now D exchanges his seat with F and E with B. Who will be sitting to the left of D?
Option 1: D
Option 2: E
Option 3: A
Option 4: B
Correct Answer: A
Solution : Given: (I) A is facing B, B is to the right of E and left of C.
(II) C is to the left of D. F is to the right of A.
(III) Now, D exchanges his seat with F and E with B.
So,
Question : Directions: Which one of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following words? (a) Amoeba (b) Oyster (c) Worm (d) Cow
Option 1: a, c, b, d
Option 2: a, b, c, d
Option 3: d, c, b, a
Option 4: c, b, d, a
Correct Answer: a, c, b, d
Solution : Given: (a) Amoeba (b) Oyster (c) Worm (d) Cow
The following information provides the lengths of different living organisms – (a) Amoeba = 2.3 micrometres - Amoeba are microscopic, single-celled organisms that typically range in size from 0.02 to 0.03 inches. (b)
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: ecsentricity
Option 2: echelon
Option 3: eclipse
Option 4: economy
Correct Answer: ecsentricity
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word describing the quality of being eccentric or unconventional is "eccentricity," not "ecsentricity."
Therefore, the incorrectly spelled word is "ecsentricity".
Question : Who was the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in October 2022?
Option 1: Satya Pal Malik
Option 2: Girish Chandra Murmu
Option 3: Manoj Sinha
Option 4: N.N. Vohra
Correct Answer: Manoj Sinha
Solution : The correct answer is Manoj Sinha.
Manoj Sinha was the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in October 2022. He was the second LG of the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Before him, Girish Chandra Murmu was the first Lieutenant Governor of
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. When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not (1)________ in the news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so (2)________ these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was (3)________. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images (4)________ birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far (5)________ all other animals. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: disorderly
Option 2: frequent
Option 3: ghastly
Option 4: delusional
Correct Answer: frequent
Solution : The second option is correct.
The word 'frequent' means occurring often or at regular intervals. In the context of the passage, it accurately conveys the idea that discoveries of old caves are a common occurrence in the present time.
Therefore, the correct answer
Question : Directions: Select the word from the given options that is similar to the given words and hence belong to the same group. Squeak : Quack : Cackle
Option 1: Sound
Option 2: Speak
Option 3: Noise
Option 4: Croak
Correct Answer: Croak
Solution : Given: Squeak : Quack : Cackle (These depict the type of sound made by animals.) First option: Sound; The sensation perceived by the sense of hearing. Second option: Speak; Say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling Third option: Noise; A
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 25, 30, 35, 38, 41, 46, ?
Option 1: 53
Option 2: 51
Option 3: 49
Option 4: 82
Correct Answer: 51
Solution : Given: 25, 30, 35, 38, 41, 46, ?
Here, the pattern followed is as follows –
So, 51 is the missing term in the series. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Two medians AD and BE of $\triangle$ ABC intersect at G at right angles. If AD = 9 cm and BE = 6 cm, then the length of BD (in cm) is:
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 3
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Given: AD = 9 cm BE = 6 cm $\angle$DGB = 90° Here, the point of intersection of its medians, G divides the median in the ratio 2:1. So, DG = $\frac{1}{3}×$AD = $\frac{1}{3}×9=3$ cm BG = $\frac{2}{3}×$BE = $\frac{2}{3}×6=4$ cm From Pythagoras theorem we
Question : Directions: Two 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 follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I) All cardiologists are doctors. II) Some cardiologists are neurologists. Conclusions: I) Some doctors are cardiologists. II) Some doctors are neurologists.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some doctors are cardiologists – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing doctors
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".
Aayushi has come (1) / here to do a master (2) / degree in Social Work. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The word "master" should be replaced with "master's" to indicate that Aayushi is pursuing a master's degree, which is a possessive form. Instead of "do a master" it should be "pursue a master's" as a
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