Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Indian desert is called
Option 1: Gobi Desert
Option 2: Sahara Desert
Option 3: Thar Desert
Option 4: Atacama Desert
Correct Answer: Thar Desert
Solution : The correct answer is the Thar Desert.
The Thar Desert is in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the only desert in India. By geographical expanse, it is the 18th largest desert in the world. It forms a natural boundary between India and
Question : Who translated Ramayana into Persian?
Option 1: Abul Fazl
Option 2: Abdul Qadir Badayuni
Option 3: Abdul Latif
Option 4: Mahatma Isardas
Correct Answer: Abul Fazl
Solution : The correct answer is Abul Fazl.
The Ramayana was translated into Persian by Abul Fazl, a court poet and scholar in the Mughal court of Akbar. The translation was commissioned by Akbar himself, who was interested in promoting cultural exchange between Hindu and
Question : Directions: In these questions, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Satish told his mother that he had been reading for six hours.
(1) since six hours
(2) from six hours
(3) till six hours
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The phrase "for six hours" accurately conveys that Satish had been reading for a duration of six hours. The preposition for is the correct preposition to be used here, as it is used to indicate the duration
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the capitalised word in the given sentence.
Affluent people tend to look upon illiteracy with comfortable DETACHMENT.
Option 1: Justice
Option 2: Humour
Option 3: Neutrality
Option 4: Subjectivity
Correct Answer: Subjectivity
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, detachment suggests an attitude of being emotionally removed or indifferent. The antonym should convey an engaged or involved stance, which is captured by subjectivity. Subjectivity involves personal feelings, opinions, and emotions, contrasting
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the number that can be placed at the sign of the question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 72
Option 2: 75
Option 3: 63
Option 4: 69
Correct Answer: 75
Solution : Given:
The pattern can be observed running vertically along the columns. Column 1: ((2)2 + (6)2) + 3 = 4 + 36 + 3 = 43 Column 2: ((5)2 + (7)2) + 2 = 25 + 49 + 2
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No pin is a tin. Some pins are wins. Conclusions: I. All wins are tins. II. Some wins are pins.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All wins are tins – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between wins and tins.
Question : Directions: If 31 January 2022 was a Monday, what was the day on the same date 100 years ago?
Option 1: Wednesday
Option 2: Sunday
Option 3: Tuesday
Option 4: Monday
Correct Answer: Tuesday
Solution : Given: 31 January 2022 is a Monday.
The number of odd days in a leap year = 2 The number of odd days in a non-leap year = 1
Number of leap years between 2022 and 1922→25 Number of non-leap years between 2022 and 1922→75
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'. I couldn't got some sleep because the people in the next room were talking very loudly.
Option 1: couldn't get some sleep
Option 2: couldn't got any sleep
Option 3: No substitution
Option 4: couldn't get any sleep
Correct Answer: couldn't get any sleep
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The original sentence contains a conjugation error. The correct past tense form of the verb get after couldn't is get, not got.
In negative constructions or questions involving quantity or amount, we often use any
Question : Under whose leadership was the Chittagong armoury raid organised?
Option 1: Sukhdev
Option 2: Bhagat Singh
Option 3: Surya Sen
Option 4: Rajguru
Correct Answer: Surya Sen
Solution : The correct answer is Surya Sen.
The Chittagong armoury raid was led by Surya Sen on April 18, 1930. In this uprising, a group of revolutionaries led by Surya Sen attacked the Chittagong armoury of police forces in Bengal to show resentment against the
Question : Directions: Three positions of a cube are shown below. What will come opposite to the face containing R?
Option 1: Y
Option 2: G
Option 3: W
Option 4: C
Correct Answer: C
Solution : Taking dice positions 1 and 2 with R as a common face,
Moving clockwise from the common face R,
So, the opposite faces of the dice are –
Therefore, the opposite face of R is C. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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