Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
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. Discrimination refers to the inequitable or (1)________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can (2)________ a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioural responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to (3)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and (4)________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a (5)________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: prescribed
Option 2: mandatory
Option 3: illicit
Option 4: legitimate
Correct Answer: illicit
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In this context, "illicit" refers to something that is forbidden by law, rules, or custom. Illicit drug use implies the use of drugs that are illegal or unauthorised.
The meanings of other words are:
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
She is tall as me.
(1) as tall as I am
(2) tall like
(3) tall like me
(4) tall as I am
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
The original sentence is incorrect because it contains an error in the comparison. "As tall as I am," is the correct choice as the subject (she) should be compared with the subjective pronoun (I).
Therefore, the correct statement
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (Rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the first option figure.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Baking : Bread :: ? : Curd
Option 1: Brewing
Option 2: Coagulation
Option 3: Fermentation
Option 4: Boiling
Correct Answer: Fermentation
Solution : Given: Baking : Bread :: ? : Curd
Like, bread is prepared by baking the dough. Similarly, curd is manufactured by fermentation of milk.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 16
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given:
The pattern is running vertically down in the columns. Column 1: (2 × 8) + 6 = 16 + 6 = 22; 22 – 12 = 10 Column 2: (3 × 6)
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. 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 bags are pens All pencils are pens Conclusions: I. Some pens are bags II. All bags are pencils III. Some pens are pencils
Option 1: Both conclusions II and III follow
Option 2: Conclusions I, II and III follow
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Both conclusions I and III follow
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and III follow
According to the given statements, the possible Venn diagram is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some pens are bags – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle representing bags is completely
Question : In _____ government, each adult citizen must have one vote, and each vote must have one value.
Option 1: democratic
Option 2: autocratic
Option 3: monarchic
Option 4: authoritarian
Correct Answer: democratic
Solution : The correct answer is democratic.
According to Abraham Lincoln, democracy is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Every citizen, irrespective of their race, religion, caste, creed, descent, and place of birth, has a single vote based on the Universal
Question : Train X running at 74 km/hr crosses another Train Y running at 52 km/hr in the opposite direction in 12 seconds. If the length of Train Y is two-thirds that of Train X, then what is the length of Train X (in m)?
Option 1: 210
Option 2: 200
Option 3: 252
Option 4: 168
Correct Answer: 252
Solution : Speed of train X = 74 km/hr Speed of train Y = 52 km/hr Relative speed = 74 + 52 = 126 km/hr = 126 × $\frac{5}{18}$ = 35 m/s Time = 12 s Total length = 35 × 12 = 420 m So, the
Question : The climate of Assam can be described as:
Option 1: Tropical monsoon rainforest climate
Option 2: Tropical dry climate
Option 3: Sub-tropical humid climate
Option 4: Mountain climate
Correct Answer: Tropical monsoon rainforest climate
Solution : The correct option is Tropical monsoon rainforest climate
The climate of Assam, a state in northeastern India, is characterized by its tropical monsoon climate. The region experiences distinct seasons, including a hot and rainy season, a cool and dry winter, and a
Question : Directions: If each of the letters of the English alphabet is assigned an odd numerical value beginning with A = 1, B = 3 and so on, what will be the total value of the letters of the word RADICAL?
Option 1: 88
Option 2: 89
Option 3: 90
Option 4: 99
Correct Answer: 89
Solution : Given: A = 1, B = 3, and so on.
According to the question, the place value of each letter is as follows – R→35; A→1; D→7; I→17; C→5; A→1; L → 23 RADICAL = 35 + 1 + 7 + 17 + 5 +
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