Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Pensive
Option 1: Frivolous
Option 2: Unreflective
Option 3: Hollow
Option 4: Goofy
Correct Answer: Unreflective
Solution : The second option is correct.
Pensive suggests a state of deep contemplation, or reflection.
Unreflective indicates a lack of contemplation or thoughtfulness. It is used for people who don't engage in deep reflection of their thoughts, making it the appropriate antonym for pensive.
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Question : "The Man-Eater of Malgudi" is written by:
Option 1: Khushwant Singh
Option 2: R. K. Narayan
Option 3: R. K. Laxman
Option 4: Manohar Malgaonkar
Correct Answer: R. K. Narayan
Solution : The correct answer is R. K. Narayan.
R. K. Narayan wrote the 1961 Indian novel The Man-Eater of Malgudi. R. K. Narayan uses Bhasmasura as a historical allusion in this book. The story revolves around the life of Nataraj, an Indian printer
Question : Choose the most suitable idiom for the given situation.
Ravi has a strong desire to be in college hockey team this year and he is working hard to gain such skills to fulfil his goal of life. He has clearly made up his mind to achieve his target.
Option 1: To rise to the occasion
Option 2: To make the cut
Option 3: Set sights on
Option 4: To move the goal posts
Correct Answer: Set sights on
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The most appropriate idiom for the given situation is set sights on. This idiom is fitting because it means having a specific goal or target in mind, aligning well with Ravi's strong desire and hard work
Question : If $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=98$, then the value of $x+\frac{1}{x}$ is:
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=98$ $⇒x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2=100$ $⇒x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2×x×\frac{1}{x}=100$ $⇒(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=10^2$ $\therefore x+\frac{1}{x}=10$ Hence, the correct answer is 10.
Question : After successive discounts of 10% and 5%, an article was sold for Rs.342. What was the original price of the article?
Option 1: Rs. 400
Option 2: Rs. 342
Option 3: Rs. 300
Option 4: Rs. 442
Correct Answer: Rs. 400
Solution : Let the original price of the mobile be Rs. $x$. Single equivalent discount = $(a+b-\frac{a×b}{100}$)%, where $a$% and $b$% are successive discounts. Discount = $(10+5-\frac{50}{100}$)% = 14.5% Selling price of the article = $\frac{100-\text{Discount}\ \%}{100}$ × original price ⇒ $342 = \frac{100-14.5}{100} \times x$
Question : If a + b + c = 6 and a2 + b2 + c2 = 38, then what is the value of a(b2 + c2) + b(c2 + a2) + c(a2 + b2) + 3abc?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 6
Option 3: –6
Option 4: –3
Correct Answer: –6
Solution :
(a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca ⇒ 62 = 38 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca ⇒ (ab + bc + ca) = $\frac{(36 – 38)}{2}$ ⇒ (ab +
Question : Directions: Four letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter cluster.
Option 1: KNJZ
Option 2: FIEU
Option 3: MJLO
Option 4: SVRH
Correct Answer: MJLO
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: KNJZ; K + 3 = N; N – 4 = J; J – 10 = Z Second option: FIEU; F + 3 = I; I – 4 = E; E – 10 = U Third option: MJLO; M
Question : Who was/were the founder(s) of the Theosophical Society?
Option 1: H. P. Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott
Option 2: Madam Bhikaji Cama
Option 3: Annie Besant
Option 4: Charles W. Leadbeater and Emily Lutyens
Correct Answer: H. P. Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott
Solution : The correct answer is H. P. Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott.
The Theosophical Society, established in 1875 in New York City, is the organisational body of Theosophy, an esoteric new religious movement. Co-founded by Helena Blavatsky, a Russian mystic and
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. I had seen the magic shop from afar several times. I had passed (1)______ once or twice, a shop window of (2)______ little objects, magic balls, magic hens, wonderful cones, magic dolls, and all those (3)______ of things. But never had I thought of going in (4)______ one day. Gip hauled me by my finger—right (5)______ to the window. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: allured
Option 2: allures
Option 3: alluring
Option 4: allure
Correct Answer: alluring
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The word alluring conveys the idea of the shop window being attractive and enticing. This choice aligns with the context, which describes the shop window as displaying various captivating items such as magic balls, magic hens, wonderful cones,
Question : A person has three iron bars whose lengths are 20, 30 and 40 metres, respectively. He wants to cut pieces of the same length from each of the three bars. What is the least number of total pieces if he cuts without any wastage?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 11
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : HCF of 20, 30 and 40 = 10 Number of pieces from 20m long iron bar = $\frac{20}{10} = 2$ Number of pieces from 30m long iron bar = $\frac{30}{10} = 3$ Number of pieces from 40m long iron bar = $\frac{40}{10} = 4$ Total
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