Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Faithful
Option 1: Daring
Option 2: Unfaithful
Option 3: Cheerful
Option 4: Loyal
Correct Answer: Loyal
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
When describing someone as faithful, it implies a strong sense of reliability, trustworthiness, and dedication to fulfilling promises and duties. Similarly, loyal signifies a steadfast and devoted adherence to commitments, displaying unwavering support and fidelity.
The meanings of
Question : Siddhesvara Temple in Bengal depicts the architecture of which dynasty?
Option 1: Chalukya dynasty
Option 2: Shunga dynasty
Option 3: Hussain Shahi dynasty
Option 4: Pala dynasty
Correct Answer: Pala dynasty
Solution : The correct option is the Pala dynasty.
The Siddhesvara Temple at Barakar is placed in the 8th century CE (early Pala era) and shows a modest tri-ratha (actually depicting a transition from tri-ratha to pancha-ratha) structure rising to a height of 36.5 feet.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Persons living at the same time
Option 1: Contemporary
Option 2: Coquette
Option 3: Cosmopolitan
Option 4: Connoisseur
Correct Answer: Contemporary
Solution : The first option is correct.
Contemporary is used for persons who live during the same period as someone else, making it the correct choice.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : In a school of 720 students, the ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 5. Find how many new boys may be allowed to the school if 18 new girls are admitted, so that the ratio of boys to girls changes to 2 : 3.
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 44
Option 3: 50
Option 4: 38
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : In a school of 720 students, the ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 5. ⇒ Number of boys in the school $= 720 × \frac{3}{3+5} =720 × \frac{3}{8}= 270$ ⇒ Number of girls in the school $= 720 × \frac{5}{3+5}=720 × \frac{5}{8}= 450$
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The main function of centriole is:
Option 1: to help plant cells with multiplication
Option 2: to help cell division in animal cells
Option 3: to maintain rigidity in plant cell
Option 4: to maintain mineral composition in bacterial cell
Correct Answer: to help cell division in animal cells
Solution : The correct answer is to help cell division in animal cells.
Animal cells' cytoplasm contains paired, barrel-shaped organelles called centrioles that are situated close to the nuclear envelope. The skeletal system of the cell is made up of microtubules,
Question : If the volume of a sphere is 38808 cm³, then its surface area is:
Option 1: 5554 cm²
Option 2: 5574 cm²
Option 3: 5564 cm²
Option 4: 5544 cm²
Correct Answer: 5544 cm²
Solution : Volume of sphere (radius = $r$) = 38808 cm$^3$ Volume of sphere = $\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$ Surface Area of sphere = $4\pi r^2$ Calculation: ⇒ $\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$ = 38808 ⇒ $\frac{4}{3}\times\frac{22}{7}\times r^3$ = 38808 ⇒ $r^3$ = $\frac{38808\times21}{88}$ ⇒ $r^3$ = 9261 ⇒ $r$ =
Question : The value of $\frac{1}{\sqrt{7-4 \sqrt{3}}}$ is closest to:
Option 1: 1.2
Option 2: 4.1
Option 3: 4.2
Option 4: 3.7
Correct Answer: 3.7
Solution : $\frac{1}{\sqrt{7-4 \sqrt{3}}}$ $=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2^2+(\sqrt3)^2-2\times2\sqrt{3}}}$ $=\frac{1}{\sqrt{(2-\sqrt3)^2}}$ $=\frac{1}{(2-\sqrt3)}\times\frac{2+\sqrt3}{2+\sqrt3}$ $=\frac{2+\sqrt3}{4-3}$ $=2+\sqrt3$ = 2 + 1.732 = 3.732 Hence, the correct answer is 3.7.
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The three brothers formed a little _______ within a family.
Option 1: clique
Option 2: camp
Option 3: coterie
Option 4: band
Correct Answer: coterie
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
It means a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests or tastes. They do things together but do not like to include others. It is a suitable choice for the sentence implying that they established
Question : In which year did Ambedkar start a temple entry movement?
Option 1: 1931
Option 2: 1927
Option 3: 1925
Option 4: 1938
Correct Answer: 1927
Solution : The correct option is 1927.
B. R. Ambedkar initiated the temple entry movement in 1927. Advocating for social equality, he led the Mahad Satyagraha, where Dalits asserted their right to access public water tanks and temples. This movement marked a crucial step in challenging caste-based
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