Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, some statements are given followed by some conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any follows from the given statements. Statements: Some cats are dogs. All dogs are black. Conclusions: I. Some cats are black. II. Some dogs are black.
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some cats are black – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing cats and black overlap
Question : From the top of house A in a street, the angles of elevation and depression of the top and foot of another house B on the opposite side of the street are 60° and 45°, respectively. If the height of house A is 36 m, then what is the height of house B? (Your answer should be nearest to an integer.)
Option 1: 91 m
Option 2: 98 m
Option 3: 94 m
Option 4: 93 m
Correct Answer: 98 m
Solution :
Given, AP = 36m In $\triangle PAB$, $⇒ \tan45^\circ = \frac{PA}{AB}$ $⇒ 1 = \frac{36}{AB}$ $⇒ AB = 36$ m $⇒ AB = PR = 36$ m In $\triangle PQR$, $⇒ \tan60^\circ = \frac{QR}{PR}$ $⇒ \sqrt3 = \frac{QR}{36}$ $⇒ QR = 36 \sqrt3 =
Question : Directions: A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The HCF and the LCM of two numbers are 5 and 175, respectively. If the ratio of the two numbers is 5 : 7, the larger of the two numbers is _______.
Option 1: 35
Option 2: 25
Option 3: 45
Option 4: 75
Correct Answer: 35
Solution : Given: HCF of the two numbers = 5 LCM = 175 Let the two numbers be $5x$ and $7x$ We know that, The product of the two numbers = HCF × LCM ⇒ $5x \times 7x = 5 \times 175$ ⇒ $x^2 = \frac{175}{7}$ ⇒
Question : Which of the following Fundamental Duty provisions has laid down that all Indians need to show respect to the Indian National Flag and the Indian National Anthem?
Option 1: Article 51A (d)
Option 2: Article 51A (a)
Option 3: Article 51A (b)
Option 4: Article 51A (c)
Correct Answer: Article 51A (a)
Solution : The correct option is Article 51A (a).
The Fundamental Duty provision that emphasises the need for all Indians to show respect to the Indian National Flag and the Indian National Anthem is outlined in Article 51A(a) of the Indian Constitution. This provision states
Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select "No Error (S)" as your answer.
(P) Our school is making (Q) every possible effort (R) to provide the best facilities and personal attention for each child. (S) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The error is in part (R) marked by the third option.
Explanation: The correct preposition to use with "personal attention" is "to" as it is a preposition of direction and here, it is used for referring to children.
So, the correct sentence would be
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A lame excuse
Option 1: No excuse
Option 2: Explanation
Option 3: Weak excuse
Option 4: Strong excuse
Correct Answer: Weak excuse
Solution : The third option is correct.
The idiom lame excuse is used to describe an excuse or explanation that is feeble, unconvincing, or lacking in strength. It implies that the excuse is not credible or is insufficient to justify the circumstances.
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary. 1. Piquant 2. Pierce 3. Patent 4. Perjury 5. Pasture
Option 1: 5, 3, 4, 2, 1
Option 2: 5, 3, 4, 1, 2
Option 3: 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
Option 4: 3, 5, 4, 1, 2
Correct Answer: 5, 3, 4, 2, 1
Solution : Given: 1. Piquant 2. Pierce 3. Patent 4. Perjury 5. Pasture
Step 1: The first letter of each word is the same, so move on to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter of each word is: i, i
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. I was sorry to be hearing of his misfortune.
Option 1: I was
Option 2: sorry to
Option 3: be hearing
Option 4: of his misfortune
Correct Answer: be hearing
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
Explanation: The verb to be is not generally used with the present participle (gerund) form of another verb. In this case, to be hearing is not a grammatically correct construction. The correct structure would use the infinitive
(P) Foolishly Rama threw (Q) some water on the electric heater (R) when it catches fire and he got a shock. (S) No Error
Solution : The correct answer is the third option. The sentence should use the past tense because the action happened in the past. So, it should be "caught fire" instead of "catches fire" to maintain proper tense consistency, as per parallelism. Therefore, the correct statement should be:
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