Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. People say different things at different times.
Option 1: should say fanciful things at different times
Option 2: says delectable things at different times
Option 3: says whimsical things at different times
Option 4: say diverse things at different times
Correct Answer: say diverse things at different times
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The phrase "say diverse things at different times" is a valid alternative, and it does add a bit more variety to the language. It enhances the original sentence by using the
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 curator told us (1) / that the museum was not opened (2) / to the public on Sunday. (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 past form of the verb open i.e., opened should be replaced with open in this context as open is used as an adjective to describe the state of the museum.
Therefore, the correct sentence
Question : In which year did India officially join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a full-fledged member?
Option 1: 2016
Option 2: 2015
Option 3: 2018
Option 4: 2017
Correct Answer: 2017
Solution : The correct option is 2017.
India officially joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a full-fledged member on June 9, 2017, during the organisation's summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance. The SCO
Question :
Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
I do not agree _______ my colleagues in this matter.
Option 1: to
Option 2: of
Option 3: with
Option 4: on
Correct Answer: with
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The other prepositions do not fit well in the sentence. In the sentence, the phrase agree with is used to indicate the relationship between the subject I and the object, my colleagues.
Therefore, the complete sentence is:
Question : Directions: If A denotes +, B denotes ×, C denotes −, and D denotes ÷, then what will be the value of the following expression? 90 C 20 B 1 A 36 D 2 = ?
Option 1: 88
Option 2: 38
Option 3: 78
Option 4: 86
Correct Answer: 88
Solution : Given: A denotes +, B denotes ×, C denotes −, and D denotes ÷ 90 C 20 B 1 A 36 D 2 = ?
After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get – = 90 − 20 × 1 + 36 ÷
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Appropriate manners are from society’s_______behaviour.
Option 1: system
Option 2: style
Option 3: cannons
Option 4: shrewd
Correct Answer: cannons
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Cannons are a set of fundamental principles according to which a society is organised. This is the correct option, as it aligns with the context of appropriate manners being derived from the fundamental principles or standards within a
Question : Select the most appropriate word, which means the same as the group of words given. To prepare written material for publication by correcting or modifying it
Option 1: crop
Option 2: summarise
Option 3: edit
Option 4: abridge
Correct Answer: edit
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Editing involves reviewing and making changes to written material to improve its clarity, accuracy, and overall quality. This process may include correcting grammar and punctuation errors, improving sentence structure, and ensuring consistency in style and tone.
Therefore, "edit"
Question : Directions: The letters of the word APRSWRO are not in order, if arranged properly they form a bird's name. What is the last letter of the word?
Option 1: O
Option 2: W
Option 3: P
Option 4: R
Correct Answer: W
Solution : Given: APRSWRO
The given word can be rearranged to form a bird name i.e. SPARROW.
So, the last letter of the word SPARROW is W. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Natural sources of air pollution are
Option 1: Forest fires
Option 2: Volcanic eruptions
Option 3: Dust storm
Option 4: Smoke from burning dry leaves
Correct Answer: Volcanic eruptions
Solution : The correct answer is Volcanic eruptions.
Pollution is the presence of unwanted particles in the atmosphere, which is detrimental to both humans and the environment. These unwanted particles are known as pollutants. There are two sources of pollution: one is natural, and the other
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: All phones are gadgets. All gadgets are machines. Conclusions: I. All phones are machines. II. All machines are gadgets.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statement is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: All phones are machines – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle representing phones is completely overlapped by the
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