Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Beside oneself.
Option 1: Almost out of one’s senses.
Option 2: In the secret.
Option 3: Under all conditions.
Option 4: To stand for one’s own fault.
Correct Answer: Almost out of one’s senses.
Solution : The right choice is the first option.
The idiom beside oneself typically means to be overwhelmed by emotions such as anger, excitement, grief, or other intense feelings. It implies a state of being emotionally distraught or out of control due
Question : Ozone consists of which of the following?
Option 1: Oxygen only
Option 2: Oxygen and Nitrogen
Option 3: Hydrogen and Carbon
Option 4: Oxygen and Carbon
Correct Answer: Oxygen only
Solution : The correct answer is Oxygen only.
Ozone, composed of three oxygen atoms, is an inorganic molecule represented by the chemical formula O3. It exists as a pale blue gas and plays a significant role in shielding the Earth and its inhabitants from
Question : The Silent Valley Movement was started in 1973 in the state of:
Option 1: Andhra Pradesh
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Odisha
Option 4: Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct answer is Kerala
The goal of the Silent Valley Movement was to defend the evergreen tropical forest located in Kerala, India's Palakkad district, by taking legal action against the state. It was initiated in 1973 to prevent a hydroelectric project from flooding the
Question : Directions: In the following Venn diagram, the Pentagon stands for Architects, the Circle stands for Morning–walkers, and the Square stands for Diploma holders. The given numbers represent the number of persons in that particular category. How many diploma holders are also morning walkers but not architects?
Option 1: 21
Option 2: 40
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 55
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : In the diagram, the shaded parts represent the diploma holders who are also morning walkers but not architects.
Thus, the number of diploma holders who are also morning walkers but not architects is 40. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.
Option 1: 'Amateur' is a noun which refers to a person who takes part in an activity as a hobby or for pleasure and not as a job.
Option 2: 'Amateur' is a noun which refers to a person who takes part in an activity as a hobby or for pleasure and not as an job.
Option 3: 'Amateur' is a noun which refers to a person who takes part in an activity as a hobby or for pleasure and not as the job.
Option 4: 'Amateur' is a noun which refers to a person who takes part in a activity as a hobby or for pleasure and not as a job.
Correct Answer: 'Amateur' is a noun which refers to a person who takes part in an activity as a hobby or for pleasure and not as a job.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The sentence correctly uses the article 'a' before words starting with a
Question : Copper substances when exposed to air, gain a green coating due to the formation of:
Option 1: CuO
Option 2: CuCO3.Cu(OH)2
Option 3: CuSO4
Option 4: Cu(NO3)2
Correct Answer: CuCO3.Cu(OH)2
Solution : The correct option is CuCO3.Cu(OH)2.
Copper turns green when it comes into contact with air because copper carbonate forms. This covering that has a greenish hue is called "patina." Carbon dioxide, oxygen from the air, and copper combine to
Question : Which extraordinary scholar and artist of the 17th century AD composed Bhamakalapam, a dance drama based on Kuchipudi?
Option 1: Sachindra Yogi
Option 2: Shivendra Yogi
Option 3: Siddhendra Yogi
Option 4: Sidharth Yogi
Correct Answer: Siddhendra Yogi
Solution : The correct option is Siddhendra Yogi.
Siddhendra Yogi was a 17th-century scholar and artist who wrote "Bhamakalapam," a Kuchipudi-based dance drama. He is recognised for having codified and revived Kuchipudi dancing, and "Bhaamaakalaapam" is one of his most important creations. Siddhendra Yogi, whose
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace × signs and to balance the following equation. 5 × 9 × 3 × 6 × 8
Option 1: ×, +, =, ×
Option 2: ×, –, =, ×
Option 3: +, ÷, –, =
Option 4: +, ×, ÷, =
Correct Answer: ×, +, =, ×
Solution : Given: 5 × 9 × 3 × 6 × 8
On replacing × with the mathematical signs – First option: ×, +, =, × L.H.S. = 5 × 9 + 3 = 45 + 3 = 48 R.H.S. = 6 × 8
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).
They were all astonished at the team's dramatic success in the competition.
(1) were astonished at all
(2) had all astonished by
(3) had been all astonished on
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The original sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning. The other alternatives provided do not improve the sentence and may introduce grammatical errors or awkward phrasing.
Question : Raghu sold an article for INR 180 after allowing a 20% discount on its marked price. Had he not allowed any discount, he would have gained 20%. What is the cost price of the article?
Option 1: INR 187.50
Option 2: INR 192.80
Option 3: INR 188.60
Option 4: INR 190.40
Correct Answer: INR 187.50
Solution : Given: After allowing a 20% discount selling price is INR 180. So, 180 = Marked Price – 20% of the Marked Price = 80% of the Marked Price ⇒ Marked Price = $\frac{180}{80}$ × 100 = 225 At no discount 20% profit. So, 225
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