Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, the number of letters skipped in between adjacent letters in the series increased by one. Which of the following series observe the rule?
Option 1: KORYBGJ
Option 2: LMEYTPK
Option 3: KMPTYEL
Option 4: KPTYELM
Correct Answer: KMPTYEL
Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: KORYBGJ; K + 4 = O; O + 3 = R; R + 7 = Y; Y + 3 = B; B + 5 = G; G + 3 = J Second option: LMEYTPK; L + 1 =
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A lot on one’s plate
Option 1: To eat a lot
Option 2: A lot to do
Option 3: To have a serious ailment
Option 4: To serve all dishes on one plate
Correct Answer: A lot to do
Solution : The second option is correct.
The idiom a lot on one’s plate is a metaphorical expression that conveys the idea of having a busy or demanding schedule with many tasks or responsibilities, similar to having a lot of food on a plate.
Question : Find the HCF of 240, 280, and 560.
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 40
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : Given numbers: 240, 280 and 560 240 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 280 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 7 560 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 7 ⇒ HCF
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An animal or a person that eats all types of food, especially plants and meat
Option 1: Vegetarian
Option 2: Herbivore
Option 3: Omnivore
Option 4: Carnivore
Correct Answer: Omnivore
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
An omnivore is an organism (animal or person) that has a diet comprising both plant and animal matter. In the given group of words, the description specifies an entity that eats all types of food, especially plants and
Question : Concerning the classification of algae, the members of Phaeophyceae are commonly called:
Option 1: Green algae
Option 2: White algae
Option 3: Brown algae
Option 4: Red algae
Correct Answer: Brown algae
Solution : The correct answer is Brown algae.
Brown algae belong to the Phaeophyceae family of algae. Phaeophyceae members possess the pigment fucoxanthin. Their colour varies from olive green to different shades of brown as a result of their presence. They are known as brown algae
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
Ankit cannot (1) / succeed because (2) / he labours hard. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
There is an error in the use of the conjunction in the sentence. The word "because" should be replaced with "unless" to convey the intended meaning that Ankit won't succeed if he doesn't put in
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 18 : 5 :: 12 : ?
Option 1: 4
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: 18 : 5 :: 12 : ?
Like, 18 : 5→18 ÷ 3 = 6; 6 – 1 = 5 Similarly, for 12 : ?→12 ÷ 3 = 4; 4 – 1 = 3
So, 12 is related to 3. Hence, the third option
Question : Directions: Rishabh starts walking towards the west. After walking 70 m he turns to the left and walks 35 m straight. He turns left again and walks 30 m, again he turns to the left and walks a distance of 35 m. How far is he from the starting point?
Option 1: 60 m
Option 2: 100 m
Option 3: 70 m
Option 4: 40 m
Correct Answer: 40 m
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Here, A is the starting point and B is the endpoint. From the above diagram, the distance between the starting and the endpoint is 40 m.
So, Rishabh is at a distance
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? SAG, KSY, CKQ, ?
Option 1: UZF
Option 2: RZF
Option 3: UAG
Option 4: UCI
Correct Answer: UCI
Solution : Given: SAG, KSY, CKQ, ?
Subtract 8 from the positional value of each letter – SAG→S – 8 = K; A – 8 = S; G – 8 = Y→KSY KSY→K – 8 = C; S – 8 = K; Y – 8 = Q→CKQ
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I like all games instead of cricket.
Option 1: rather
Option 2: exclude
Option 3: object
Option 4: except
Correct Answer: except
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The most suitable option to replace the underlined segment in the sentence is "except". This is because "except" conveys the idea of excluding or not including cricket in the list of favourite games.
Therefore, the correct sentence
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