Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Town Q is to the north of Town P. Town R is to the west of Town Q. Town S is to the north of Town R. Town T is to the east of Town S. What is the position of Town T with respect to Town R? (All positions are arranged in GRID pattern).
Option 1: East
Option 2: South
Option 3: Northeast
Option 4: Southeast
Correct Answer: Northeast
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
From the above diagram, the final point (T) is in the northeast direction from the point(R).
Hence, the third option is correct.
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.
The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for a skilled workforce, particularly involving mathematics, computer science, and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, (1)________ increasingly in greater demand. With climate change, increasing pollution, and depleting natural resources, there will be a sizeable shift in how we (2)_______ the world's energy, water, food, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, climate science, and social science. The growing (3)________ of epidemics and pandemics will also (4)_______ collaborative research in infectious disease management and development of vaccines, and the resultant social issues heighten the need for multidisciplinary learning. There will be a growing (5)__________ for humanities and art as India moves towards becoming a developed country as well as among the three largest economies in the world.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: command
Option 2: extort
Option 3: demand
Option 4: claim
Correct Answer: demand
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The context of the sentence discusses growing something for humanities and art. Demand fits well in this context, indicating an increasing need or desire for the humanities and art.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? WGPR, UDLM, ?, QXDC, OUZX
Option 1: SAHH
Option 2: TBFG
Option 3: UCHF
Option 4: TAHG
Correct Answer: SAHH
Solution : Given: WGPR, UDLM, ?, QXDC, OUZX
In the above-given series, subtract the consecutive natural numbers (starting from 2) from the place values of the letters of the previous term to get the next term. WGPR→W – 2 = U; G – 3 = D; P
Question : The Prime Minister ‘Gati Shakti’ scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2021 for which type of infrastructure development from the following?
Option 1: Schools and education
Option 2: Hospitals
Option 3: Agricultural production
Option 4: Transport
Correct Answer: Transport
Solution : The correct option is Transport.
The Prime Minister Gati Shakti scheme, launched by the Government of India, focuses on holistic infrastructure development, integrating various sectors such as transportation, energy, water, and digital connectivity. It aims to enhance efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and promote
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Abandon
Option 1: Perish
Option 2: Desert
Option 3: Prolong
Option 4: Retain
Correct Answer: Desert
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
"Abandon" means to leave or give up completely. "Desert" also means to abandon or forsake. In the context of synonyms, "desert" aligns closely with the meaning of abandoning or leaving something behind.
The meanings of the other options
Question : Directions: Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing 2.
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : According to the dice rule, if two positions of the same dice are given with two common faces but in different orientations, then out of those two common faces, the faces that are not common are opposite to each other. While considering Figures 1 and
Question : Select the most appropriate word, which means the same as the group of words given.
Extreme mental or physical suffering
Option 1: ecstasy
Option 2: acute
Option 3: rapture
Option 4: agony
Correct Answer: agony
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Agony refers to intense physical or mental suffering, typically prolonged. It accurately captures the sense of extreme distress or anguish conveyed by the phrase extreme mental or physical suffering.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Question : Which one of the following pairs is incorrect?
Option 1: Fifth Five-Year Plan - 1961-66
Option 2: Eighth Five Year Plan - 1992-97
Option 3: Eleventh Five Year Plan - 2007-12
Option 4: First Five-Year Plan - 1951-56
Correct Answer: Fifth Five-Year Plan - 1961-66
Solution : The correct answer is Fifth Five Year Plan - 1961-66.
The Indian government introduced a new document listing all of its revenues and expenses for five years.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, DOING is written as BQTOV, and ZEBRA is written as FAAKB. How will STORM be written in that language?
Option 1: PETBK
Option 2: MKYTS
Option 3: PRYSK
Option 4: MLNKP
Correct Answer: MLNKP
Solution : Given: DOING is written as BQTOV, and ZEBRA is written as FAAKB.
Add 5 in the first two letters and add 2 in the next three letters of opposite letters of DOING to obtain the required code – D → W + 5 = B,
Question : Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Option 1: Vice President
Option 2: Prime Minister
Option 3: President
Option 4: Attorney General of India
Correct Answer: Vice President
Solution : The correct answer is Vice President.
The Vice President of India takes the position of the "ex-officio" chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This implies that the Vice President automatically becomes the presiding officer of the Upper house during its sessions. The Vice President
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