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.
Swans are large waterbirds that (1)_____ to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They (2)_____ for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their (3)_____ features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. (4) _____, not all swan species are white; the Black Swan, (5)_____, has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: finite
Option 2: similar
Option 3: popular
Option 4: distinctive
Correct Answer: distinctive
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In the context of the passage, the sentence mentions the swans' physical features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. The word "distinctive" fits well to describe these unique and easily recognisable characteristics
Question : Who has the authority to investigate and decide all doubts and disputes arising from the election of the President?
Option 1: Of the Supreme Court
Option 2: To the Lokpal
Option 3: To the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Option 4: To the High Court of Delhi
Correct Answer: Of the Supreme Court
Solution : The correct option is of the Supreme Court.
Regarding the election of the President of India, the Supreme Court of India resolves any questions or disagreements about the electoral process. All cases about presidential elections may be heard by and decided
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by four conclusions I, II, III, and IV. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem at variance from commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statement. Statements: 1. All papers are stationery. 2. Some papers are books. Conclusions: I. Some stationery is paper. II. No stationery is paper. III.No book is stationery. IV. Some books are papers.
Option 1: Only conclusions I, II, and IV follow
Option 2: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 4: Only conclusions I and IV follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and IV follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Conclusion (I): Some stationery is paper – As shown in the diagram, all paper is stationary which means the paper is part of the stationery and some
Question : A sum amounts to INR 7,656 in 4 years and to INR 8,120 in 5 years at a certain simple interest rate percent per annum. The rate of interest is:
Option 1: 4%
Option 2: 3%
Option 3: 7%
Option 4: 8%
Correct Answer: 8%
Solution : Given: A sum amounts to INR 7,656 in 4 years and to INR 8,120 in 5 years at a certain simple interest rate percent per annum. Interest for 1 year = 8120 – 7656 = 464 $\therefore$ Interest for 4 years = 464 × 4
Question : What is the HCF of 12, 18 and 42?
Option 1: 123
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given numbers = 12, 18 and 42 ⇒ 12 = 2 × 2 × 3 ⇒ 18 = 2 × 3 × 3 ⇒ 42 = 2 × 3 × 7 HCF(Highest common factor) = 2 × 3 = 6 Hence, the correct answer is
Question : If the number 476xy0 is divisible by both 3 and 11, then in the hundredth and tenth places, the non-zero digits are, respectively:
Option 1: 2 and 3
Option 2: 3 and 2
Option 3: 5 and 8
Option 4: 8 and 5
Correct Answer: 8 and 5
Solution : Let the given number be 476xy0. Then (4 + 7 + 6 + x + y + 0) = (17 + x + y) must be divisible by 3. And, (0 + x + 7) − (y + 6 + 4) = (x
Question : At the "break-even point",
Option 1: the industry is in equilibrium in the long run
Option 2: the producers suffer minimum losses
Option 3: the seller earns maximum profit
Option 4: the firm is at a zero-profit point
Correct Answer: the firm is at a zero-profit point
Solution : The correct answer is the firm is at a zero-profit point
In business and economics, the "break-even point" occurs when a company's entire revenue matches its overall expenses, leading to neither a profit nor a loss. Thus, it is
Question : Study the graph and answer the question.
By what percentage are the total imports of the country in 2016 and 2017 less than the total exports in 2014, 2015, and 2018? (Your answer should be correct to one decimal place)
Option 1: 46.7
Option 2: 87.5
Option 3: 48.4
Option 4: 84.8
Correct Answer: 46.7
Solution : According to the question Total exports in 2014, 2015, and 2018 = 500 + 560 + 440 = 1500 Total imports in 2016 and 2017 = 375 + 425 = 800 ⇒ Required percentage = $\frac{\text{1500- 800}}{\text{1500}}$ × 100 = 46.7 Hence, the correct answer
Question : Jagjit Singh is associated with which form of singing?
Option 1: Ghazal
Option 2: Thumri
Option 3: Dhrupad
Option 4: Tappa
Correct Answer: Ghazal
Solution : The correct answer is Ghazal
Jagjit Singh is associated with Ghazal singing. He was a renowned Indian Ghazal singer, composer and musician known for his soulful renditions of Ghazals. Jagjit Singh played a significant role in popularising Ghazal music and making it accessible to a
Question : Which one of the following is not a natural fibre?
Option 1: Terylene
Option 2: Wool
Option 3: Flax
Option 4: Jute
Correct Answer: Terylene
Solution : The correct option is Terylene.
Terylene is not a natural fibre; it is a synthetic fibre. Terylene is a brand name for polyester, which is a man-made or synthetic fibre composed of polymers derived from petroleum-based chemicals. Natural fibres, on the other hand, come from
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