Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Who among the following Indian classical dancers, who popularised the Odissi dance form both in India and all over the world received the honour of Padma Vibhushan in 2000?
Option 1: Pankaj Charan Das
Option 2: Kelucharan Mohapatra
Option 3: Rahul Acharya
Option 4: Debasis Patnaik
Correct Answer: Kelucharan Mohapatra
Solution : The correct answer is Kelucharan Mohapatra.
Odissi dance master Kelucharan Mohapatra elevated this traditional dancing style to the forefront of Indian classical dance with his deft and flowing moves. His works as a visionary choreographer still have an impact on modern Odissi dancers.
Question : The given table shows marks obtained by four students in four subjects.
The average percentage of marks obtained by all students in Hindi is:
Option 1: 77.0%
Option 2: 77.6%
Option 3: 77.8%
Option 4: 77.5%
Correct Answer: 77.5%
Solution : Average Percentage of Marks Hindi = $\frac{85+80+75+70}{400}\times100$% = $\frac{310}{4}$% = 77.5 % Hence, the correct answer is 77.5%
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get a second wind
Option 1: To retell the same story
Option 2: To have renewed energy
Option 3: To commit the same mistake
Option 4: To get a second chance
Correct Answer: To have renewed energy
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The idiom get a second wind means to suddenly feel re-energised or to regain strength and vitality after feeling tired or fatigued. It refers to experiencing a renewed burst of energy or motivation, often
Question : There are three papers in an examination. Marks obtained by four students have been tabulated below: Who are the students who got the highest marks in P1, P2 and P3 respectively?
Option 1: Viraj, Vishal, Mohit
Option 2: Vishal, Viraj, Viraj
Option 3: Shivam, Viraj, Vishal
Option 4: Mohit, Viraj, Vishal
Correct Answer: Vishal, Viraj, Viraj
Solution : According to the question, Highest marks obtained in P1 = Vishal = 82 Highest marks obtained in P2 = Viraj = 89 Highest marks obtained in P3 = Viraj = 86 Hence, the correct answer is Vishal, Viraj, and Viraj respectively.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Penchant
Option 1: Bitterness
Option 2: Liking
Option 3: Sourness
Option 4: Disliking
Correct Answer: Liking
Solution : The second option is correct.
Penchant refers to a strong inclination or liking for something, indicating a pronounced preference or tendency towards a particular activity or behaviour. Similarly, liking denotes a positive feeling of affection or preference for something or someone.
The meanings of the
Question : Directions: Four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one.
Option 1: Money
Option 2: Lira
Option 3: Rial
Option 4: Dollar
Correct Answer: Money
Solution : Let's check each option – First Option: Money→It is the current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes. Second option: Lira→It is a currency of Turkey. Third option: Rial→It is a currency of Iran. Fourth option: Dollar→It is a currency of the
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: KMO
Option 2: UXA
Option 3: CEG
Option 4: LNP
Correct Answer: UXA
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: KMO; K + 2 = M; M + 2 = O Second option: UXA; U + 3 = X; X + 3 = A Third option: CEG; C + 2 = E; E + 2 = G Fourth
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (7, 2, 70) (6, 4, 120)
Option 1: (3, 8, 120)
Option 2: (13, 4, 208)
Option 3: (5, 9, 270)
Option 4: (11, 6, 143)
Correct Answer: (3, 8, 120)
Solution : Given: (7, 2, 70); (6, 4, 120)
Multiply the first and the second number then multiply the resultant number by 5 to obtain the third number in the given set of numbers – ⇒ (7, 2, 70)→(7 × 2) × 5 = 14
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.
We are all accountable _____ team leader for our work on this project.
Option 1: of
Option 2: with
Option 3: for
Option 4: to
Correct Answer: to
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The word to is used in this context to indicate the direction of accountability or responsibility. When we say accountable to, it signifies that each individual is answerable to or responsible to the team leader
Question : Which state in India ranks first in milk production as per data for 2020-21?
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Uttar Pradesh.
Milk production in the country has demonstrated a notable increase of 5.29% compared to the preceding year, 2020–21. The primary contributors to this growth are the top five states in terms of milk production. Uttar Pradesh leads
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