Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Call it a day.
Option 1: Call it as a bad day.
Option 2: Stop thinking in daytime.
Option 3: Call it as a good and productive day.
Option 4: Stop working on something.
Correct Answer: Stop working on something.
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Call it a day means to decide to stop doing something.
Question : Select the misspelt word.
Option 1: acquaint
Option 2: superceed
Option 3: restaurant
Option 4: spectacles
Correct Answer: superceed
Solution : The misspelt word is the second option.
Explanation: The correct spelling is supersede. The misspelt option contains an extra e. The word supersede means to replace or take the place of something, and it follows the standard spelling pattern.
Therefore, the correct spelling
Question : Internal bisectors of $\angle$ B and $\angle$ C of $\triangle$ ABC meet at O. If $\angle$ BAC = $80^{\circ}$, then the value of $\angle$ BOC is:
Option 1: $120^{\circ}$
Option 2: $140^{\circ}$
Option 3: $110^{\circ}$
Option 4: $130^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $130^{\circ}$
Solution : OB and OC are the angle bisectors of $\angle B$ and $\angle C$. In $\triangle OBC$, $\angle OBC + \angle BCO + \angle COB = 180^{\circ}$ $⇒\frac{1}{2} \angle B + \frac{1}{2} \angle C + \angle COB = 180^{\circ}$ $⇒\frac{1}{2} (\angle B+\angle C) + \angle COB
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 10, 15, 19, 22, ?, 25
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 27
Option 4: 23
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Given: 10, 15, 19, 22, ?, 25
In the above-given series, add consecutive natural numbers in descending order to the previous number to get the next number. 10 + 5 = 15; 15 + 4 = 19; 19 + 3 = 22; 22 + 2
Question : Directions: If M denotes –, N denotes ÷, O denotes ×, and P denotes +, then what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? 324 P 35 M 184 M 17 O 3 P 39 = ?
Option 1: 163
Option 2: 171
Option 3: 159
Option 4: 153
Correct Answer: 163
Solution : Given: 324 P 35 M 184 M 17 O 3 P 39 = ?
After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get – ⇒ 324 + 35 – 184 – 17 × 3 + 39 ⇒ 324 + 35 – 184 – 51
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
You can ask Mr. Dinakar for anything; he would give you the shirt off his back.
Option 1: is willing to do anything to help another person
Option 2: is a person who makes the decisions
Option 3: is a person who is selfish
Option 4: is a person who is arrogant
Correct Answer: is willing to do anything to help another person
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The underlined segment, he would give you the shirt off his back, is an idiomatic expression indicating extreme generosity and willingness to help. The suggested meaning is willing to do
Question : Directions: Which of the following states the relationship between Sociology, Psychology, and Humanities?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Sociology is the scientific study of society. Psychology is the study of human behaviour and emotions. Both are two different branches of study under humanities and hence will come under the circle of humanities but sociology and psychology are not related to each other therefore, will
Question : Directions: In the following question, one / two statements are given, each followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statement: Economic security makes people better and happier and has a good influence on their personality. Conclusions: I. People who earn enough money are happier. II. To have a good personality people should be economically sound.
Option 1: Only I follows
Option 2: Both I and II follow
Option 3: Only II follows
Option 4: Neither I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only I follows
Solution : According to the given statement – Conclusion I: People who earn enough money are happier. Economic security refers to the ability of people to earn and fulfil their essential needs in life which in turn makes people happier and this even influences their
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the underlined words in the following sentence.
But he waited with the inconceivable patience and persistancy of the race; besides, he was certain, the cat was a creature of absolute convictions and his faith in his deductions never wavered.
Option 1: inconceivable
Option 2: deductions
Option 3: convictions
Option 4: persistancy
Correct Answer: persistancy
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The correct spelling is "persistence". It refers to the quality of continuing steadfastly in a course of action or purpose despite difficulties or obstacles. In the context of the sentence, it describes the quality of the character's patience.
Question : Directions: A motorist and a scooterist made a journey of 120 km at the same time and from the same place. The graph shows the progress of the journey made by each person. Study the graph and answer the questions. The scooterist completes the journey in (hours):
Option 1: $3$
Option 2: $2$
Option 3: $2\frac{1}{2}$
Option 4: $3\frac{1}{2}$
Correct Answer: $2\frac{1}{2}$
Solution : The scooterist starts his journey at 9:00 am. He completes his journey at 11:30 am. Time difference = 11:30 am – 9:00 am = 2 hours 30 minutes = $2\frac{1}{2}$ hours Hence, the correct answer is $2\frac{1}{2}$.
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