Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I have a dog and a cow. / A dog is black / but the cow is / black and white.
Option 1: A dog is black
Option 2: black and white
Option 3: but the cow is
Option 4: I have a dog and a cow
Correct Answer: A dog is black
Solution : The error lies in the first option.
Explanation: The phrase "a dog is black" was adjusted to "the black dog", offering specificity about the colour of the dog and maintaining consistency with the subsequent details. Furthermore, the definite article "the" before "dog
Question : Directions: There are six children playing ludo, namely 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. 1 and 5 are brothers. 6 is the sister of 5. 3 is the only son of 1's father's brother. 2 and 4 are the daughters of the only brother of 3's father. How is 4 related to 1?
Option 1: Sister
Option 2: Uncle
Option 3: Niece
Option 4: Cousin
Correct Answer: Sister
Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, from the above family tree, 4 is the sister of 1. Hence, the first option
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Spoken or done without any previous thought or preparation
Option 1: Inaugural
Option 2: Maiden
Option 3: Extempore
Option 4: Initiative
Correct Answer: Extempore
Solution : The third option is correct.
The group of words spoken or done without any previous thought or preparation can be succinctly represented by the one-word substitute extempore.
Extempore is an adjective that describes something that is spoken, performed, or done without prior preparation or rehearsal.
Question : In the given figure, AC and DE are perpendicular to the tangent CB. AB passes through the centre O of the circle, whose radius is 20 cm. If AC is 36 cm, what is the length (in cm) of DE?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: AC $\perp$ CB DE $\perp$ CB OP $\perp$ CB ( radius $\perp$ tangent) AC || DE || OP AO = OD = OP= radius = 20 cm AC = 36 cm Let BD = $x$ cm AB = $x + 20 + 20$ =
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
All elephants (1) ______ several distinctive features, the most notable of which is a long trunk or proboscis, used for many (2) _______, particularly breathing, lifting water, and grasping objects. Their incisors grow (3) _______ tusks, which can serve as weapons and as tools for moving objects and digging. Elephants' large ear flaps help to control their body temperature. Their pillar-like legs (4) _______ carry their great weight. African elephants have larger ears and concave backs, while Asian elephants have smaller ears and convex or level backs. One of the biggest threats to elephant populations is the ivory trade, as the animals are poached for their ivory tusks. Other threats to (5) ________ elephants include habitat destruction and conflicts with local people. Elephants are used as working animals in Asia. In the past, they were used in war; today, they are often put on display in zoos and circuses.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: schemes
Option 2: means
Option 3: capacities
Option 4: purposes
Correct Answer: purposes
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The word purposes fits well in the context, as the sentence describes the various uses of an elephant's long trunk, or proboscis. It mentions that the trunk is used for breathing, lifting water, and grasping objects, indicating different functions or
Question : Which of the following personalities was not a recipient of the Bharat Ratna Award in 2019?
Option 1: Bhupen Hazarika
Option 2: Nanaji Deshmukh
Option 3: Pranab Mukherjee
Option 4: Syama Prasad Mukherjee
Correct Answer: Syama Prasad Mukherjee
Solution : The correct answer is Syama Prasad Mukherjee.
The Government of India awarded the highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, in 2019 to Bhupen Hazarika, Pranab Mukherjee, and Nanaji Deshmukh. Syama Prasad Mukherjee was not awarded the Bharat Ratna. Syama Prasad Mukherjee is considered
Question : Directions: Given below are two statements and two conclusions. Take the statements to be true even if they are at variance with commonly known facts, and decide whether the conclusion(s) follow(s) the given statements. Statements: All irons are coppers. All coppers are aluminiums. Conclusions: I. Some aluminum are irons. II. Some aluminum are coppers.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Both conclusions follow
Correct Answer: Both conclusions follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some aluminiums are irons – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some parts of the circle representing aluminiums lie inside the
Question : Who amongst the following invented the 'chronometer'?
Option 1: John Harrison
Option 2: William Harver
Option 3: Friese Greene
Option 4: Robert Koch
Correct Answer: John Harrison
Solution : The correct answer is John Harrison.
A chronometer is a highly accurate mechanical watch and also a testament given to watches by COSC and METAS. They are certified according to their strength. It is known for high accuracy and shows time in second, minute
Question : Directions: In each of the following questions, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figures – 1. At the top left corner – The arrow given at the top left corner is rotated by 90° in a clockwise direction one by one starting from the right arrow. 2. At the top right corner – The rectangle
Question : Sportsperson Duryodhan Singh Negi is renowned for which sport?
Option 1: Archery
Option 2: Shooting
Option 3: Lawn tennis
Option 4: Boxing
Correct Answer: Boxing
Solution : The correct answer is Boxing.
Duryodhan Singh Negi is a renowned Indian boxer who had his first brush with boxing in 2006 when he participated in the Inter Battalion tournament. In 2019, he won the Makran Cup held in Iran.
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