Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words. Wheel : Spoke
Option 1: Chapter : Book
Option 2: Table : Chair
Option 3: Star : Galaxy
Option 4: House : Room
Correct Answer: House : Room
Solution : Given: Wheel : Spoke (This depicts the relation between component and its component/part which is found inside the first term.) First option: Chapter : Book; Book contains pages, and chapters are part of a syllabus. Second option: Table : Chair; Table and chair
Question : The linear equation such that each point on its graph has an ordinate four times its abscissa is:
Option 1: $y+ 4x= 0$
Option 2: $y = 4x$
Option 3: $x = 4y$
Option 4: $x+ 4y= 0$
Correct Answer: $y = 4x$
Solution : Ordinate = y-axis and abscissa = x-axis According to the question, $y= 4x$ $⇒y- 4x= 0$ Hence, the correct answer is $y= 4x$.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
A gust of wind came abruptly and our sand castle toppled.
Option 1: tumbled down
Option 2: ran after
Option 3: turned up
Option 4: blew out
Correct Answer: tumbled down
Solution : The first option is correct.
The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence is tumbled down.
Both toppled and tumbled down convey the idea that the sand castle fell or collapsed due to the force of the wind.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Tide over
Option 1: to overcome
Option 2: to deceive
Option 3: to change sides
Option 4: to jump over
Correct Answer: to overcome
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: Tide over means to successfully endure or overcome a difficult situation, often temporarily, by managing or surviving until the situation improves. It's like using a temporary solution to bridge a challenging period.
Question : Which one of the following is the second-highest peak in the world?
Option 1: Dhaulagiri
Option 2: Kangchenjunga
Option 3: K2
Option 4: Nanda Devi
Correct Answer: K2
Solution : The correct option is K2.
The second-highest peak in the world is K2, also known as Mount Godwin Austen. It is located on the China-Pakistan border in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas. K2 stands at an elevation of 8,611 meters above sea level.
Question : A frustum of a right circular cone, whose height is 18 cm, large base radius is 25 cm, and small base radius is 20 cm, is melted to form a small sphere of diameter 2 cm. How many spheres will be formed?
Option 1: 6287
Option 2: 6862
Option 3: 4575
Option 4: 5857
Correct Answer: 6862
Solution : Here, the height of the frustum ($h$) = 18 cm Large base radius ($R$) = 25 cm Small base radius ($r$) = 20 cm So, the volume of the frustum = $\frac{\pi h}{3}(R^2+Rr+r^2)$ = $\frac{\pi×18}{3}(25^2+25×20+20^2)$ = $9150\pi\ \text{cm}^3$ Now, radius of the sphere = $\frac{2}{2}$
Question : With which of the following musical instruments is the musician Sikkil Mala Chandrasekar associated?
Option 1: Flute
Option 2: Sitar
Option 3: Saraswati Veena
Option 4: Shehnai
Correct Answer: Flute
Solution : The correct option is the flute.
Sikkil Mala Chandrasekhar is associated with the Carnatic flute. She is a renowned flautist known for her expertise in playing Carnatic classical music on the flute. The Carnatic flute, also known as the bamboo flute, is a key instrument
Question : AGMARK is
Option 1: A cooperative for egg production
Option 2: Regulated agricultural market
Option 3: Farmer's cooperative
Option 4: A quality guarantee stamp for commodities
Correct Answer: A quality guarantee stamp for commodities
Solution : The correct answer is A quality guarantee stamp for commodities.
AGMARK is known as the Agriculture Marking on Agro products, it is a certification mark used to assure the quality of the Agricultural Products in India. It is a quality
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best shows the relationship between the following categories. Crops, Fields, Barley
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Given: Crops, Fields, Barley.
Barley is a type of crop which typically grown in fields, alongside other crops. Fields are the spaces where different types of crops, including barley, are planted and harvested.
Therefore, the Venn diagram will be as follows –
Hence, the fourth option
Question : Directions: In a group of 73 friends, 14 friends go to Gym and Karate classes, whereas 7 friends neither go to gym or Karate classes. If a total of 36 friends go to Gym class, then how many friends go to only Karate class?
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 32
Option 3: 44
Option 4: 23
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : Given: (I) In, a group of 73 friends, 14 friends go to Gym and Karate classes both. (II) 7 friends neither go to Gym class nor Karate class. (III) A total of 36 friends go to Gym class.
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