Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. A boy died after he was assaulted by a teacher in his school.
Option 1: scolded
Option 2: guarded
Option 3: warned
Option 4: criticised
Correct Answer: guarded
Solution : The correct choice will be the second option.
The most appropriate antonym for the underlined word "assaulted" in the given sentence is "guarded".
Explanation:
Assaulted: It refers to a physical attack or violent act.
Guarded: It implies protection or being kept safe from harm.
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Question : A tap can fill a cistern in 40 minutes and a second tap can empty the filled cistern in 60 minutes. By mistake without closing the second tap, the first tap was opened. In how many minutes will the empty cistern be filled?
Option 1: 72 minutes
Option 2: 84 minutes
Option 3: 108 minutes
Option 4: 120 minutes
Correct Answer: 120 minutes
Solution : Tap A fills $\frac{1}{40}$ part in 1 minute. Tap B empties $\frac{1}{60}$ part in 1 minute. Both pipe together in 1 minute can fill $=\frac{1}{40}-\frac{1}{60}=\frac{1}{120}$ part Thus, time taken to fill the tank = 120 minutes Hence, the correct answer is 120 minutes.
Question : Which of the following statements is not true about the game of Kho Kho?
Option 1: It is one of the oldest traditional tag games of India
Option 2: Ten players take the field in the beginning to start the match
Option 3: It is a team game
Option 4: Three defenders of opposite team try to avoid being touched by the chasers
Correct Answer: Ten players take the field in the beginning to start the match
Solution : The correct option is for Ten players to take the field in the beginning to start the match
In Kho Kho, each team consists of nine players, and at the beginning of the match,
Question : Directions: In each of the following question, choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.
Apple's new "operate" system for phones and tablets, iOS 11, is betting on some much-sought-after updates.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Question : Directions: Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary. 1. Doctor 2. Doctorate 3. Docile 4. Documentary 5. Dock 6. Doctrine
Option 1: 3, 5, 1, 2, 6, 4
Option 2: 3, 5, 1, 6, 2, 4
Option 3: 3, 5, 2, 1, 6, 4
Option 4: 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 6
Correct Answer: 3, 5, 1, 2, 6, 4
Solution : Given: 1. Doctor 2. Doctorate 3. Docile 4. Documentary 5. Dock 6. Doctrine
Step 1: The first, second, and third letters of each word are the same, so move on to the next letter. Step 2: The fourth letter of
Question : The Shore temple of Mamallapuram was built by:
Option 1: Pallavas
Option 2: Chalukyas
Option 3: Nagas
Option 4: Cholas
Correct Answer: Pallavas
Solution : The correct option is Pallavas.
The Shore Temple of Mamallapuram, also known as the Mamallapuram Shore Temple or the Seven Pagodas, was built by the Pallava dynasty during the reign of Narasimhavarman II (also known as Rajasimha). The temple is in Mamallapuram (known as
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: Some coins are notes. Some notes are bills. Conclusions: I. No coin is a bill. II. All notes being coins is a possibility.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
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 statement is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: No coin is a bill – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between coins and
Question : Which environment involves the study of the impact of natural resources and ecological factors on businesses?
Option 1: Technological environment
Option 2: Social environment
Option 3: Natural environment
Option 4: Economic environment
Correct Answer: Natural environment
Solution : The correct answer is (C) Natural environment
The natural environment involves the study of the impact of natural resources and ecological factors on businesses. This includes considerations related to environmental sustainability, resource availability, climate change, and how businesses interact with and respond to these
Question : Which of the following five-year plan addressed the issue of removal of poverty as a chief objective for the first time?
Option 1: Fourth Five-Year Plan
Option 2: Third Five-Year Plan
Option 3: Sixth Five-Year Plan
Option 4: Fifth Five-Year Plan
Correct Answer: Fifth Five-Year Plan
Solution : The correct answer is the Fifth Five-Year Plan.
The main objective of the Fifth Five-Year Plan was to eradicate poverty and attain self-reliance. The Central Government under Indira Gandhi came up with the slogan "Garibi Hatao", which means remove poverty.
Question : What are the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 known for?
Option 1: Separate electorates
Option 2: Provincial diarchy
Option 3: Provincial autonomy
Option 4: Federalism
Correct Answer: Separate electorates
Solution : The correct option is Separate electorates.
The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909, also known as the Indian Councils Act of 1909, are primarily known for the introduction of separate electorates based on religion. This clause permitted Muslims to have their separate electorates to choose
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