Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
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
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. It is wise to sit on the fence and not become a party to another World War
Option 1: A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition
Option 2: Overtaking the thing of interest that the other parties are fighting for while they are fighting
Option 3: Defending the no man’s land
Option 4: Become a peacemaker between two fighting or competing parties.
Correct Answer: A person's lack of decisiveness, neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: Sitting on the fence refers to staying neutral or undecided, not taking a side in a conflict or decision.
Question : Ghoomar dance form was developed by which of the following tribes to worship Goddess Saraswati?
Option 1: Gurjar
Option 2: Sahariya
Option 3: Gond
Option 4: Bhil
Correct Answer: Bhil
Solution : The correct answer is Bhil.
Ghoomar is a traditional Rajasthani folk dance. It is a traditional Rajasthani dance that was originally performed for the worship of Goddess Saraswati by the Bhil Tribe, a tribal group. One of India's indigenous tribes, the Bhil, was originally from
Question : If A's income is 40% of B's income and B's income is 24% more than C's income, then by what percentage is C's income more than A's income? (Your answer should be correct to one decimal place.)
Option 1: 104.2
Option 2: 75.6
Option 3: 101.6
Option 4: 50.4
Correct Answer: 101.6
Solution : Let the income of C be 100. Income of B is 24% more than C, then the income of B $=100 \times \frac{124}{100} = 124$ The income of A is 40% of B, then the income of A $=124 \times\frac{40}{100} = 49.6$ The income of
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Ornithologist : Birds :: Archaeologist : ?
Option 1: Artifacts
Option 2: Archipelago
Option 3: Arbiter
Option 4: Aquatic
Correct Answer: Artifacts
Solution : Given: Ornithologist : Birds :: Archaeologist : ?
Like, an Ornithologist is a person who studies Birds. Similarly, an Archaeologist is a person who studies material remains made by humans called Artifacts.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : What is the smallest perfect square number that is completely divisible by 4, 6, 9, 12, and 15?
Option 1: 784
Option 2: 900
Option 3: 961
Option 4: 841
Correct Answer: 900
Solution : Given numbers = 4, 6, 9, 12, and 15 LCM of 4, 6, 9, 12, and 15 = 180 From the above-given numbers: 784, 900, 961, 841, only 900 is divisible by 180. Hence, the correct answer is 900.
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