Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. DELIBERATE
Option 1: DILATE
Option 2: TAIL
Option 3: BETRAY
Option 4: ELATED
Correct Answer: BETRAY
Solution : Given: DELIBERATE
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word DELIBERATE – First option: DILATE; All the letters of DILATE are present in the word DELIBERATE. Second option: TAIL; All the letters of TAIL are present in the word DELIBERATE. Third option: BETRAY;
Question : Assessment of the country’s GDP growth, external balance and fiscal balance are presented in which part of the budget document?
Option 1: Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement
Option 2: Appropriation bill
Option 3: Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
Option 4: Macroeconomic Framework Statement
Correct Answer: Macroeconomic Framework Statement
Solution : The correct option is the Macroeconomic Framework Statement.
The Macroeconomic Framework Statement is a key component of the budgetary process in many countries. It is a document that outlines the macroeconomic assumptions, targets and policies that form the basis for the government's
Question : Thiruvathira is a cultural festival in which of the following Indian states?
Option 1: Karnataka
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Telangana
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct answer is Kerala.
Thiruvathira is a cultural festival of Kerala State, and it is a dance form in which the clapping of hands is performed by women dancers. It is performed on the auspicious day of Thiruvathira, considered the birthday of Lord Shiva.
Question : Which among the following countries will host the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup – 2023?
Option 1: Pakistan
Option 2: Australia
Option 3: Germany
Option 4: India
Correct Answer: India
Solution : The correct option is India.
The 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup marked the 15th edition of the prestigious men's national field hockey, organised by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on a quadrennial basis. This global sporting event took place in Odisha, India, from
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.
One should grapple _____ all the dangers.
Option 1: on
Option 2: with
Option 3: off
Option 4: for
Correct Answer: with
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Since "grapple with" means to struggle to overcome a challenging situation, it fits perfectly in the sentence. The sentence conveys the meaning that one should confront and overcome all difficult situations and dangers.
Therefore, the complete sentence is:
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the given group of words.
The action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things
Option 1: Contamination
Option 2: Irreverence
Option 3: Blasphemy
Option 4: Renunciation
Correct Answer: Blasphemy
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In the given group of words, the phrase speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things indicates a disrespectful or irreverent act. The term that precisely captures this meaning is blasphemy, which refers to the action or
Question : Working efficiencies of P and Q for completing a piece of work are in the ratio 3 : 4. The number of days to be taken by them to complete the work will be in the ratio.
Option 1: 3 : 2
Option 2: 2 : 3
Option 3: 3 : 4
Option 4: 4 : 3
Correct Answer: 4 : 3
Solution : Given the working efficiencies of P and Q for completing a piece of work are in the ratio 3 : 4 Let the Working efficiencies of P and Q for completing a piece of work be $3a$ and $4a$. Let the total work
Question : Akshita and Raina are typing a book, but have only one laptop to work on. They decided that they would work on an alternate basis such that Akshita would work for the first day, Raina would work for the second day, Akshita for the third day and so on. Akshita alone can finish the typing work in 16 days, while Raina will take 24 days if she works alone on the entire book. How many days will they take to finish the typing work if they work on an alternate basis?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 19
Option 4: 17
Correct Answer: 19
Solution : Time taken by Akshita to complete the work = 16 days Part of work done by Akshita in a day = $\frac{1}{16}$ Time taken by Raina to complete the work = 24 days Part of work done by Raina in a day = $\frac{1}{24}$ Part
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) and complete the given number series? 48, 50, 54, 66, 114, ?
Option 1: 352
Option 2: 358
Option 3: 354
Option 4: 356
Correct Answer: 354
Solution : Given: 48, 50, 54, 66, 114, ? The pattern is as follows –
So, the missing number is 354. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : An amount was lent for one year at 18% per annum, compounding annually. Had the compounding been done half-yearly, the interest would have increased by 324. What was the amount (in Rs.) lent?
Option 1: Rs. 32,000
Option 2: Rs. 36,000
Option 3: Rs. 40,000
Option 4: Rs. 72,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 40,000
Solution : Given: An amount was lent for one year at 18% per annum, compounding annually. We know the formula, $P(1 + \frac{r}{n})^{nt} = A$. For yearly compounding (n = 1), $P(1 + \frac{0.18}{1}) = A$ ⇒ $P(1.18) = A$ The interest each year is given
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