Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Walking on thin ice
Option 1: performing a ballet
Option 2: doing something risky
Option 3: walking carefully
Option 4: slipping on ice
Correct Answer: doing something risky
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
Explanation: The idiom walking on thin ice is a figurative expression that conveys the idea of engaging in a risky or precarious situation where the outcome is uncertain and potentially dangerous. It is not a
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. Psychology has been / defined the scientific study of / human psyche and behaviour.
Option 1: defined the scientific study of
Option 2: Psychology has been
Option 3: human psyche and behaviour
Option 4: No error
Correct Answer: defined the scientific study of
Solution : The first option is correct.
The error is in the second part of the sentence. The word defined should not be followed by the scientific study of. Instead, it should be followed by as, making the correct phrase defined
Question : Which of the following statements is correct?
Option 1: Atomic radius increases across a period and decreases down a group in the periodic table.
Option 2: Atomic radius decreases across a period and increases down a group in the periodic table.
Option 3: Atomic radius decreases across a period and down a group in the periodic table.
Option 4: Atomic radius increases across a period and increases down a group in the periodic table.
Correct Answer: Atomic radius decreases across a period and increases down a group in the periodic table.
Solution : The correct option is Atomic radius decreases across a period and increases down a group in the periodic table.
This trend occurs because, across a period, increasing nuclear charge attracts electrons
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: QRTY
Option 2: BCEK
Option 3: FGIO
Option 4: TUWC
Correct Answer: QRTY
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: QRTY; Q + 1 = R; R + 2 = T; T + 5 = Y Second option: BCEK; B + 1 = C; C + 2 = E; E + 6 = K Third option: FGIO; F
Question : Two isosceles triangles have equal vertical angles and their areas are in the ratio 9 :16. Then the ratio of their corresponding heights is:
Option 1: 4.5 : 8
Option 2: 4 : 3
Option 3: 8 : 4.5
Option 4: 3 : 4
Correct Answer: 3 : 4
Solution : Given, that the Ratio of areas of two isosceles triangles is 9 : 16. Two isosceles triangles have equal vertical angles. By angle sum property and equal base angles of the isosceles triangle, the given triangles have angles of the same measure. So,
Question : Solubility of gases in liquids ______ with a decrease in temperature.
Option 1: remains constant
Option 2: first decreases and then increases
Option 3: increases
Option 4: decreases
Correct Answer: increases
Solution : The correct answer is increases.
The partial pressure of a gas above the liquid or solution's surface determines how soluble the gas is in the liquid. The solution's temperature: as the temperature drops, gases become more soluble in liquids.
Question : The upstream speed of a boat is 8 km/h and the downstream is 15 km/h. What is the speed of the boat in still water and the speed of the stream (in km/h), respectively?
Option 1: 11 and 3
Option 2: 3 and 11
Option 3: 11.5 and 3.5
Option 4: 3.5 and 11.5
Correct Answer: 11.5 and 3.5
Solution : Speed of downstream $(a)$ = 15 km/hr Speed of upstream $(b)$= 8km/hr Speed of the boat in still water = $\frac{a + b}{2}$ = $\frac{15+8}{2}$ = 11.5 km/hr Speed of the stream = $\frac{a-b}{2}$ = $\frac{15-8}{2}$ = 3.5 km/hr Hence, the correct answer
Question : The sense of balance is achieved by:
Option 1: cerebrum equilibrium
Option 2: thalamus equilibrium
Option 3: cerebellum equilibrium
Option 4: spinal cord
Correct Answer: cerebellum equilibrium
Solution : The correct option is cerebellum equilibrium.
The cerebellum, which is situated near the base of the brain, is an essential part of the human brain because it controls balance and is responsible for motor movement. In humans, damage to this region impairs motor
Question : Directions: In the following question a word is followed by four other words, one of which cannot be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find the word. STCTRUIONMISCON
Option 1: STRICT
Option 2: CONSTRUCTION
Option 3: STATION
Option 4: MOTION
Correct Answer: STATION
Solution : Given: STCTRUIONMISCON
Let's compare all the option words with the word STCTRUIONMISCON –
First option: STRICT; All the letters of STRICT are present in the word STCTRUIONMISCON. Second option: CONSTRUCTION; All the letters of CONSTRUCTION are present in the word STCTRUIONMISCON. Third option: STATION; A
Question : What is the average of the first 29 even numbers?
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 31
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 33
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : Sum of first $n$ terms of an arithmetic progression = $\frac{n}{2}(2×\text{first term} +(n-1)× \text{common difference})$ Here, the first 29 even numbers form an AP of 29 terms with a common difference of 2 and the first term being 2. So, the sum = $\frac{29}{2}(2×2 +(29-1)×
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