Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Close : Open :: Ascend : ?
Option 1: Bottom
Option 2: Move
Option 3: Descend
Option 4: Walk
Correct Answer: Descend
Solution : Given: Close : Open :: Ascend : ?
Close is the antonym of open. Similarly, ascend is the antonym of descend.
Hence, the third option is correct.
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".
Hardly had I finished cooking dinner (before) Rajesh arrived.
(1) when
(2) then
(3) while
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Hardly should be followed by when as they form the correct correlative conjunctions. So, "before" should be replaced with "when".
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Hardly had I finished cooking dinner when Rajesh arrived."
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the fourth option figure.
Question : If $\frac{2}{3}$ of A = 75% of B = 0.6 of C, then $A:B:C$ is:
Option 1: $2:3:3$
Option 2: $3:4:5$
Option 3: $4:5:6$
Option 4: $9:8:10$
Correct Answer: $9:8:10$
Solution : Given: $\frac{2}{3}$ of A = 75% of B = 0.6 of C Here, $\frac{2}{3}$ of A = 75% of B ⇒ $\frac{2A}{3}=\frac{75B}{100}$ ⇒ $\frac{A}{B}=\frac{9}{8}$ Let A and B be 9 and 8 respectively. Now, 75% of B = 0.6 of C ⇒ $\frac{75B}{100}=\frac{6C}{10}$ ⇒ $\frac{B}{C}
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks that are to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
It was once _______that being overweight was healthy_________now-a-days few people subscribe to this viewpoint.
Option 1: Believed, but
Option 2: Rumoured, so
Option 3: Speculated, and
Option 4: Joked, because
Correct Answer: Believed, but
Solution : The correct answer is the first option: believed, but
In the past, there was a perception that being overweight was considered good for one's health. However, in contemporary times, very few individuals adhere to this belief. The conjunction "but" is used to
Question : $\triangle$ PQR circumscribes a circle with centre O and radius r cm such that $\angle$ PQR = $90^{\circ}$. If PQ = 3 cm, QR = 4 cm, then the value of r is:
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 1.5
Option 3: 2.5
Option 4: 1
Solution : PQ = 3 cm, QR = 4 cm OB = OA = OC = r Since tangents drawn from a point to the circle are equal, AQ = QB = $r$ ⇒ PA = PC = $3-r$ ⇒ RC = RB = $4-r$ By Pythagoras
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).
When the thief saw the police approaching he showed a clean pair at heels.
(1) a clean pair of heels
(2) a clean pair on heels
(3) a clean pair down heels
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
An idiomatic expression means to run away quickly or escape. It's a well-established phrase in English to describe someone fleeing from a pursuer or threat.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: When the thief saw the police
Question : Which of the following is a genetic disease?
Option 1: Down syndrome
Option 2: Elephantiasis
Option 3: Asthma
Option 4: Night blindness
Correct Answer: Down syndrome
Solution : The correct option is Down syndrome.
Down syndrome is a genetic disease caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, which results in developmental, and cognitive impairments, unusual physical traits, and an elevated risk for certain health problems.
With which one of the following Jacobson’s organ is related?
Vision
Chewing
Option 3: Smelling
Option 4: Hearing
Correct Answer: Smelling
Solution : The correct option is Smelling.
The vomeronasal organs, also known as Jacobson's organs, are connected to the sense of smell but also detect chemical messages called pheromones. They detect pheromones, which are chemical signals generated by members of the same species to communicate information
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".
As soon as I will reach (1) / Delhi, I will send you (2) / the books you have asked for. (3) / No Error (4)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
When two actions happen one after the other in future and the second action is dependent on the first action, the first action should be in the simple present tense followed by the second action
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