Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
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."
The District Collector (gave up) the prizes to the winners at the end of the function.
(1) give up
(2) gave away
(3) gave back
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
"Gave up" means to quit or surrender something. "Give up" means the same, but in the present tense. "Gave back" suggests returning something to its previous owner. Finally, "gave away" means to give as a prize or gift.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words. He was not willing to attend the technical session of the conference.
Option 1: dejecting
Option 2: reluctant
Option 3: curious
Option 4: comprehensive
Correct Answer: reluctant
Solution : The correct answer to this question is the second option.
Explanation:
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).
He work hard will succeed.
(1) who will work hard
(2) who will be working hard
(3) who works hard
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The reason for this improvement is that it forms a grammatically correct sentence. In this context, the phrase "who works hard" is a relative clause that provides additional information about the subject "he". Moreover, in such conditional
Question : Global warming is expected to result in:
Option 1: increase in the level of the sea
Option 2: the change in crop pattern
Option 3: the change in coastline
Option 4: all of the above
Correct Answer: all of the above
Solution : The correct option is all of the above.
As global temperatures rise, the polar ice caps and glaciers are melting, contributing to a rise in sea levels. The combination of rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, often associated with climate
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Rajib is not only an extremely reputed conoisseur of art but also a successful entrepreneur.
Option 1: conoisseur
Option 2: reputed
Option 3: entrepreneur
Option 4: successful
Correct Answer: conoisseur
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In this sentence, the word conoisseur is misspelt. The correct spelling is connoisseur, which refers to an expert or a person with a refined appreciation for a particular area, such as art, in this context. The misspelling is
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrase.
Rarely; not often
Option 1: habitually
Option 2: seldom
Option 3: frequently
Option 4: routinely
Correct Answer: seldom
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Seldom is a concise term used to describe occurrences that happen rarely or infrequently, indicating a low frequency or a small number of times.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 14
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 20
Correct Answer: 16
Solution : The given figure can be labeled as shown below –
There are a total of 16 triangles in the above figure. They are AHE, DHE, ADE, BFG, GFC, BFC, AIE, EIF, FIB, BIA, AEF, EFB, FBA, BAE, ADF, BEC.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : The LCM of the two numbers is 660 and their HCF is 5. If one of the numbers is 55, find the other.
Option 1: 275
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 110
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 60
Solution : Given: LCM = 660 HCF = 5 One of the numbers = 55 Let the other number be a. We know that, LCM × HCF = product of two numbers ⇒ 660 × 5 = 55 × a ⇒ a = 60 Hence, the correct
Question : The weight of an object on the moon is equal to ______ of its weight on the earth.
Option 1: 1/10th
Option 2: 1/6th
Option 3: 1/8th
Option 4: 1/4th
Correct Answer: 1/6th
Solution : The correct option is 1/6th.
The weight of an object on the moon is approximately 1/6th of its weight on Earth. This is because the force of gravity on the moon is about 1/6th of the gravity on Earth. The weight formula is W =
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs from left to right to balance the following equation. 15 * 5 * 24 * 140 * 7 * 71
Option 1: ÷, +, –, ×, =
Option 2: ×, –, ÷, +, =
Option 3: ×, –, +, ÷, =
Option 4: ×, ÷, +, –, =
Correct Answer: ×, –, +, ÷, =
Solution : Given: 15 * 5 * 24 * 140 * 7 * 71
Let's check the options – First option: ÷, +, –, ×, = 15 ÷ 5 + 24 – 140 × 7 = 71 On solving the L.H.S. of the
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