Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a spelling error. He wrote his dairy / in code / so that nobody / could understand it.
Option 1: so that nobody
Option 2: could understand it
Option 3: in code
Option 4: he wrote his dairy
Correct Answer: he wrote his dairy
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The segment that contains a spelling error is, his dairy. The correct word in this context is diary, referring to a personal record of events, thoughts, or experiences. The term dairy refers to a
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who held a job or office before the current holder
Option 1: predecessor
Option 2: ancestor
Option 3: successor
Option 4: descendant
Correct Answer: predecessor
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
A predecessor is a person who held a job or office before the current holder. It refers to someone who occupied a particular position or role in the past, paving the way for the current individual in that
Question : The average weight of A, B and C is 65 kg. If the average weight of A and B is 63.5 kg, and the average weight of A and C is 67.5 kg, then the weight of A (in kg) is:
Option 1: 67
Option 2: 60
Option 3: 68
Option 4: 65
Correct Answer: 67
Solution : The average weight of A, B and C = 65 kg The sum of weights of A, B and C = 65 × 3 = 195 kg The average weight of A and B = 63.5 kg The sum of weights of A and B
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A mare’s nest.
Option 1: Deep crisis.
Option 2: Simple and interesting work.
Option 3: Complicated situation.
Option 4: Area of law.
Correct Answer: Complicated situation.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The idiom a mare's nest typically refers to a situation or discovery that initially appears promising or exciting but ultimately turns out to be illusory, non-existent, or more complicated than originally thought. It signifies a false
Question : To do a certain task X would take 3 times as long as Y and Z together, and Z would take 4 times as long as Y and X together. Three of them together can complete the task in 10 days. How much time is taken by X and Z to complete the task?
Option 1: $18 \frac{2}{9}$ days
Option 2: $20 \frac{1}{9}$ days
Option 3: $21 \frac{1}{9}$ days
Option 4: $22 \frac{2}{9}$ days
Correct Answer: $22 \frac{2}{9}$ days
Solution : Given, To do a certain task, X takes 3 times as long as Y and Z together, Z takes 4 times as long as Y and X together, Three of them together can complete the task in 10 days. We know, Total work
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right mirror image of the given figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed at the bottom of the figure (on line MN). So, the top of the reflected image will appear as the
Question : ONGC ____________ is a subsidiary of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation of India, a public sector undertaking.
Option 1: Vishes
Option 2: Vinesh
Option 3: Vighnesh
Option 4: Videsh
Correct Answer: Videsh
Solution : The correct option is Videsh.
ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) is the international arm of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), and it is responsible for the overseas exploration and production activities of the ONGC group. OVL has been involved in various projects across
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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".
The Beatles (1) / will ever be my favourite (2) / pop group. (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 phrase "will ever be" is not correct to be used here, and it should be replaced with "will always be".
"Will always be" is better than "will ever be" because it expresses a permanent
Question : Which of the following is the new alluvium deposited by floods in the Ganga Plain?
Option 1: Regur
Option 2: Khadar
Option 3: Kachhar
Option 4: Bhangar
Correct Answer: Khadar
Solution : The correct answer is Khadar.
The upper and middle Ganga plains are home to two distinct kinds of alluvial soils. They're called Bhangar and Khadar. Every year, floods deposit khadar, the new alluvium, which improves the soil by bringing fine silts. An ancient alluvium
Question : If 10 men can complete a piece of work in 12 days by working 7 hours a day, then in how many days can 14 men do the same work by working 6 hours a day?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : $\frac{M_1 D_1 H_1}{W_1} = \frac{M_2 D_2 H_2}{W_2}$ Where $M_1$ and $M_2$ are men, $H_1$ and $H_2$ are working hours per day, $D_1$ and $D_2$ are days, and $W_1$ and $W_2$ are work done Given: According to the question, $ \frac{M_1 D_1 H_1}{W_1} = \frac{M_2 D_2
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