Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Cowards die many times ___________ their death.
Option 1: after
Option 2: before
Option 3: about
Option 4: for
Correct Answer: before
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
It means prior to a specified time or event. In this context, it implies that cowards experience multiple instances of fear or distress before their actual death.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: Cowards die many times before their
Question : The sides of a triangle are 8 cm, 12 cm, and 16 cm. What is the area of the triangle?
Option 1: $24 \sqrt{15}~\text{cm}^2$
Option 2: $6 \sqrt{15}~\text{cm}^2$
Option 3: $8 \sqrt{15}~\text{cm}^2$
Option 4: $12 \sqrt{15}~\text{cm}^2$
Correct Answer: $12 \sqrt{15}~\text{cm}^2$
Solution : The sides of the triangle are 8 cm, 12 cm, and 16 cm. Semi perimeter = $\frac{8+12+16}{2}$ = 18 Area of the triangle = $\sqrt{18×(18 - 8)×(18 - 12)×(18 -16)}$ = $\sqrt{18×10×6×2}$ = $\sqrt{2160}$ = $12\sqrt{15}\ \text{cm}^2$ Hence, the correct answer is $12\sqrt{15}~\text{cm}^2$.
Question : The following bar graph shows the milk production (in million tons) details for 4 years for three brands (P, Q, R):
What was the average production of milk (in million tons) per year over the period of 4 years?
Option 1: 90
Option 2: 50
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 70
Correct Answer: 90
Solution : From the given bar graph, Milk production in the year 2016 = 40 + 50 + 30 = 120 Milk production in the year 2017 = 20 + 25 + 30 = 75 Milk production in the year 2018 = 40 + 30 + 20
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, CLOUDS is written as SBQAJM, and BRIGHT is written as EFRZPG. How will DREAMY be written in that language?
Option 1: YKWCBP
Option 2: YKWBPC
Option 3: YKXCPB
Option 4: WKXBPC
Correct Answer: YKWBPC
Solution : Given: CLOUDS is written as SBQAJM and BRIGHT is written as EFRZPG.
Subtract 2 from the place value of each letter of CLOUDS and BRIGHT and shuffle their position as shown below to get the required codes.
So, CLOUDS is written as SBQAJM.
So, BRIGHT
Question : In which of the following acts was the system of dyarchy introduced at the centre?
Option 1: Indian Councils Act 1909
Option 2: Government of India Act 1919
Option 3: Government of India Act 1935
Option 4: Indian Independence Act 1947
Correct Answer: Government of India Act 1935
Solution : The correct answer is the Government of India Act 1935.
The dyarchy at the centre was provided for by the Government of India Act of 1935. The governor was given full control over the centre's executive functions by this act. The
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Separable
Option 1: Branched
Option 2: Judicious
Option 3: Indivisible
Option 4: Liable
Correct Answer: Indivisible
Solution : The third option is correct.
Separable refers to the capability of being divided or separated into distinct parts, indicating the potential for division. In contrast, indivisible signifies the incapability of being divided or separated, emphasising unity and the inability to be split into distinct parts.
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The movie was being released on Friday.
Option 1: They were releasing the movie on Friday.
Option 2: The movie is being released on Friday.
Option 3: They are releasing the movie on Friday.
Option 4: They have been releasing the movie on Friday.
Correct Answer: They were releasing the movie on Friday.
Solution : The first option is correct.
Change from active voice to passive voice involves restructuring a sentence so that the subject of the active sentence becomes the object in the passive sentence, and vice versa.
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
My father asked me when (would I) have a cup of coffee.
(1) I would
(2) I shall
(3) I will
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Here, the concept of direct and indirect speech is used. In indirect speech, we often change the verb tenses to reflect the change from the speaker's perspective to the reporting perspective. So, in indirect speech, the interrogative
Question : The first President of the All India Trade Union Congress was _______.
Option 1: C Rajagopalachari
Option 2: Lala Lajpat Rai
Option 3: Chandra Shekhar Azad
Option 4: Motilal Nehru
Correct Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
Solution : The correct option is Lala Lajpat Rai.
The first president of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was Lala Lajpat Rai. He played a pivotal role in its founding in 1920 and remained president until 1928. His leadership and influence helped
Question : Directions: If FEED is written as 4556, then how will FLOUR be written as?
Option 1: 182115126
Option 2: 133213423
Option 3: 142323412
Option 4: 234231212
Correct Answer: 182115126
Solution : Given: FEED is written as 4556.
Write the place value of the letters of FEED, to obtain the required code – F→6; E→5; E→5; D→4 Now, write these place values in reverse order – 4556. Thus FEED is coded as 4556. Similarly, follow the same
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