Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
If you were the Prime Minister of India what steps would you have taken to end unemployment?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The reason for this choice is that when expressing a hypothetical situation, it's appropriate to use would in one of the clauses of the conditional statement as per the subjunctive mood.
The subjunctive mood is the form of
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Cogent
Option 1: Rational
Option 2: Insane
Option 3: Tyrannical
Option 4: Coward
Correct Answer: Rational
Solution : The first option is correct.
Cogent is used for arguments that are clearly expressed and persuade people to believe them.
Rational refers to thoughts that are based on clear thought and logic, making it the correct synonym for the word cogent.
The meanings of
Question : Directions: How many A's are there in the following letter series which are immediately followed by B as well as immediately preceded by Z? A M B Z A N A A B Z A B A Z B A P Z A B A Z A B
Option 1: 0
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 3
Solution : Given: A M B Z A N A A B Z A B A Z B A P Z A B A Z A B
By checking the series for the number of A's immediately followed by B as well as immediately preceded by Z
Question : Study the following data and answer the question below.
What was the revenue of the company if its expenditure was 50 lakhs in the year when its profit percentage was the highest?
Option 1: INR 55 lakhs
Option 2: INR 70 lakhs
Option 3: INR 65 lakhs
Option 4: INR 60 lakhs
Correct Answer: INR 65 lakhs
Solution : Profit percentage was highest in year 2016 = 30% Expenditure = 50 lakhs Revenue = $\frac{130}{100}\times 50=65$ Hence, the correct answer is INR 65 Lakhs.
Question : The first Indian satellite, Aryabhata, was launched on 19 April_____________.
Option 1: 1977
Option 2: 1974
Option 3: 1976
Option 4: 1975
Correct Answer: 1975
Solution : The correct option is 1975.
The first Indian satellite, Aryabhata, was launched on April 19, 1975. Aryabhata is named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata. It was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-3M
Question : Directions: X is 7th from the top while Y is 16th from the bottom in the class ranking. If they interchange their positions, then X becomes 21st from the top. What will be the position of Y from the bottom?
Option 1: 16th
Option 2: 29th
Option 3: 21st
Option 4: 30th
Correct Answer: 30th
Solution : Given: (I) X is 7th from the top while Y is 16th from the bottom in the class ranking. It means above X there are 6 students and below Y there are 15 students as X is 7th from the top and Y is 16th
Question : The ratio of the length and breadth of a rectangular parallelepiped is 5 : 3 and its height is 6 cm. If the total surface area of the parallelepiped is 558 cm2. then its length (in dm) is:
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 1.5
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 15
Correct Answer: 1.5
Solution : The total surface area of a rectangular parallelepiped $= 2lw + 2lh + 2wh$ where $l$ is the length, $w$ is the breadth, and $h$ is the height. Given that the ratio of the length to the breadth is 5 : 3, we can express
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".
Entering the hotel (1) / he ordered for (2) / a drink and a sumptuous dinner. (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.
"He ordered for" should be changed to "he ordered". The use of the preposition "for" is superfluous, as order, when used as a verb itself means to ask for something to eat
Question : Which of the following considers the state as primarily a social organism?
Option 1: Historical approach
Option 2: Sociological approach
Option 3: Economic approach
Option 4: Psychological approach
Correct Answer: Sociological approach
Solution : The correct option is the Sociological approach.
The sociological approach places a strong emphasis on the necessity of social context for comprehending and explaining political behaviour among community members. This method looks at the state primarily as a social organism made up of
Question : You are preparing a speech for the upcoming function. Select a synonym for the highlighted word to make it better. Despite the advancement in technology, many rural areas in developing countries still lack access to basic necessities.
Option 1: Desist
Option 2: Disguise
Option 3: Avenue
Option 4: Apathy
Correct Answer: Avenue
Explanation: In the provided sentence, the word "advancement" refers to progress or improvement in technology. To enhance the expression and offer a synonym for "advancement", we could use either "progress" or "development" to convey a similar meaning.
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