Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question a word is followed by four other words, one of which can be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find this word. ENCOURAGEMENT
Option 1: GAME
Option 2: TEAR
Option 3: NECK
Option 4: MEAT
Correct Answer: NECK
Solution : Given: ENCOURAGEMENT
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word ENCOURAGEMENT – First option: GAME; All the letters of GAME are present in the word ENCOURAGEMENT. Second option: TEAR; All the letters of TEAR are present in the word ENCOURAGEMENT. Third option: NECK;
Question : The value of $\frac{1}{\sqrt{17+12 \sqrt{2}}}$ is closest to _____.
Option 1: 1.4
Option 2: 1.2
Option 3: 0.14
Option 4: 0.17
Correct Answer: 0.17
Solution : Given expression, $\frac{1}{\sqrt{17+12 \sqrt{2}}}$ $=\frac{1}{\sqrt{{3^2}+(2\sqrt2)^2+2\times3\times2\sqrt2}}$ $=\frac{1}{\sqrt{(3+2\sqrt2)^2}}$ $=\frac{1}{3+2\sqrt2}$ $=\frac{1}{3+2\sqrt2}\times\frac{3-2\sqrt2}{3-2\sqrt2}$ $=\frac{3-2\sqrt2}{3^2-(2\sqrt2)^2}$ [As $a^2-b^2=(a-b)(a+b)$] $=\frac{3-2\sqrt2}{9-8}$ $=3-2\sqrt2$ $=3-2\times1.414$ = 3 – 2.828 = 0.172 Hence, the correct answer is 0.17.
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. T, R, O, M, J, H, ?
Option 1: F
Option 2: G
Option 3: D
Option 4: E
Correct Answer: E
Solution : Given: T, R, O, M, J, H, ?
Subtract 2 and 3 alternatively to the place value of each letter, to get the next term – T – 2 = R; R – 3 = O; O – 2 = M; M – 3 =
Question : The first viceroy of India was _______.
Option 1: Lord Canning
Option 2: Lord Hardinge
Option 3: Lord Dalhousie
Option 4: Lord Elgin
Correct Answer: Lord Canning
Solution : The correct option is Lord Canning.
Lord Canning served as India's first Viceroy. Between 1858 and 1862, he was in office for four years. The doctrine of lapse was discarded once Lord Canning was appointed viceroy. In Madras, Calcutta, and Bombay, three universities
Question : Founded in 1886 by a pharmacist named John Pemberton, this product is the second most widely understood term in the world after "OK". What is its name?
Option 1: Aspirin
Option 2: ENO
Option 3: Coca-Cola
Option 4: Pepsi
Correct Answer: Coca-Cola
Solution : The correct answer is Coca-Cola.
The product "Coca-Cola" was invented in 1886 by a chemist called John Pemberton. Coca-Cola is one of the world's most well-known and recognisable brands, known for its carbonated soft drink. Coca-Cola is available in over 200 nations and territories
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
If you want to catch the first flight, you may leave now.
(1) must
(2) ought to
(3) could
(4) No improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
It suggests that the person has no choice but to leave now, or he will miss the flight. The modal verb "must" is used to express a compulsory action, while the other options denote a sense of
Question : In an election between two candidates, a candidate secured 60% of the valid votes and is elected by a majority of 180 votes. The total number of valid votes is:
Option 1: 1200
Option 2: 1000
Option 3: 800
Option 4: 900
Correct Answer: 900
Solution : Let the number of valid votes be $x$. According to the question, $\frac{60x}{100}-\frac{40x}{100}=180$ ⇒ $\frac{20x}{100}=180$ $\therefore x = 900$ Hence, the correct answer is 900.
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Leaves : Rustle :: ? : ?
Option 1: Rain : Jingle
Option 2: Tyres : Sizzle
Option 3: Clouds : Thunder
Option 4: Snow : Drizzle
Correct Answer: Clouds : Thunder
Solution : Given: Leaves: Rustle :: ? : ? (Rustle is the sound made by moving leaves.)
Let's check the options – First option: Rain : Jingle; Jingle is the sound made by metal objects when gently hitting each other. Second option: Tyres : Sizzle;
Question : Directions: Select the option that is correct for the bracketed numbers with respect to their inclusion in the given series. 4, 11, 30, (67), 128, 219, (346), 515
Option 1: The first bracketed number is incorrect and the second bracketed number is correct
Option 2: Both the bracketed numbers are correct
Option 3: Both the bracketed numbers are incorrect
Option 4: The first bracketed number is correct and the second bracketed number is incorrect
Correct Answer: Both the bracketed numbers are correct
Solution : Given: 4, 11, 30, (67), 128, 219, (346), 515;
The pattern is as follows – (1)3 + 3 = 1 + 3 = 4 (2)3 + 3 = 8 + 3 = 11 (3)3 + 3 =
Question : Under which pardoning power of the President, the duration of the sentence is reduced without changing its character?
Option 1: Commutation
Option 2: Remission
Option 3: Respite
Option 4: Reprieve
Correct Answer: Remission
Solution : The correct answer is Remission.
Remission has the effect of lessening the severity of the punishment without changing its nature. The severe punishment of two years, for instance, could be reduced to the severe punishment of one year. The President has the authority to pardon,
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