Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : If the difference between the average of x, y and y, z is 12, then the difference between x and z is:
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 48
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Given: The difference between the average of (x, y) and (y, z) is 12. According to the question, $\frac{\text{x+y}}{2}$–$\frac{\text{y+z}}{2}$ = 12 ⇒ x + y – y – z = 24 ⇒ x – z = 24 Hence, the correct answer is 24.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The platter was insipid, so we refused to pay the bill.
Option 1: full of flavours
Option 2: filled with dirt
Option 3: full of spices
Option 4: lacking taste
Correct Answer: lacking taste
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
"Insipid" means lacking flavour or taste, so "lacking taste" accurately conveys the same meaning. It describes the platter as dull or unappetising, which aligns with the context of the sentence, where the speaker refused to pay the
Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select "No Error (S)" as your answer.
(P) Sakshi wrote essay (Q) so well that (R) her teacher was very pleased with her. (S) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error is in part (P) marked by the first option.
Explanation: The indefinite article "an" is needed before "essay" to make the sentence grammatically correct, as the article "an" is used before the words that start with a vowel sound.
So, the correct sentence
Question : Water gas is the combination of:
Option 1: CO and H2
Option 2: CO2 and H2
Option 3: CO and H2O
Option 4: CO2 and CO
Correct Answer: CO and H2
Solution : The correct options are CO and H2.
Question : The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as ______.
Option 1: Samhita
Option 2: Vidatha
Option 3: Jnati
Option 4: Bali
Correct Answer: Samhita
Solution : The correct option is Samhita.
"Samhitas" are compilations of Vedic hymns or mantras. The word "Samhita" designates a group of sacred songs, chants, prayers and rites that make up the central portion of the Vedas, the age-old holy writings of Hinduism. There are four
Question : Directions: Study the following histogram and answer the questions. The number of persons in the age group 20-30 years is:
Option 1: 475
Option 2: 400
Option 3: 300
Option 4: 700
Correct Answer: 400
Solution : Person in the class interval 20–25 = 250 Person in the class interval 25–30 = 150 Thus, the number of persons in the age group 20–30 = 250 + 150 = 400 Hence, the correct answer is 400.
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Farmer : Field :: Engineer : ?
Option 1: College
Option 2: Cite
Option 3: Cabin
Option 4: Site
Correct Answer: Site
Solution : Given: Farmer : Field :: Engineer : ?
Like, the farmer works in the field. Similarly, an engineer works at the site.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (Rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. His explanation is always concise
Option 1: Frank
Option 2: Precise
Option 3: Lengthy
Option 4: Intelligent
Correct Answer: Lengthy
Solution : The third option is correct.
Lengthy: It denotes involving or containing much detail or many parts; long-winded.
In this context, concise means expressing much in a few words and being brief and to the point. So, the opposite or antonym would be lengthy, which
Question : The Mughalsarai Railway Station has been renamed after ______.
Option 1: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Option 2: Madan Mohan Malviya
Option 3: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
Option 4: Ram Manohar Lohia
Correct Answer: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
Solution : The correct answer is Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) station replaced the Mughalsarai railway station in Uttar Pradesh. The action is perceived as an attempt by the state government led by Yogi Adityanath to honour the memory of the
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