Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Saurav Ganguly have emerged as the new President of the BCCI after a night-long discussion.
Option 1: of the BCCI
Option 2: as the new President
Option 3: Saurav Ganguly have emerged
Option 4: after a night long discussion
Correct Answer: Saurav Ganguly have emerged
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The grammatical error in the sentence is in the verb agreement. The correct form should be "Saurav Ganguly has emerged" instead of "Saurav Ganguly have emerged".
In this case, "Saurav Ganguly" is a singular subject,
Question : “There are holes, or ‘pores’, all over the body. They are commonly called sponges and are mainly found in marine habitats.” The above statement signifies which of the following phyla?
Option 1: Porifera
Option 2: Ctenophora
Option 3: Platyhelminthes
Option 4: Annelida
Correct Answer: Porifera
Solution : The correct answer is Porifera.
The first and most primitive group of multicellular organisms, known as poriferans, or pore-bearing animals, are included in the phylum Porifera (porous-pore; ferre-to-bear). Aquatic animals are exclusively classified under the phylum Porifera. They are multicellular, primordial creatures that go
Question : Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
Option 1: Article 166
Option 2: Article 163
Option 3: Article 167
Option 4: Article 164
Correct Answer: Article 167
Solution : The correct option is Article 167.
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution addresses the Chief Minister's responsibilities concerning the state's Council of Ministers. It stipulates that all decisions of the Council of Ministers about the administration of state affairs and proposed legislation shall be
Question : ATM is the abbreviation for:
Option 1: Automatic Teller Machine
Option 2: Automated Teller Machine
Option 3: Authentic Teller Machine
Option 4: Authorised Teller Machine
Correct Answer: Automated Teller Machine
Solution : The correct answer is Automated Teller Machine.
ATM is also known as Automated Teller Machine. These are cash dispensing machines. It is a specialised digital computer machine that allows bank transactions and transfer of money without the requirement of any bank representative.
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Girls, Tennis players, Boys
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Here, girls are an individual category and boys are also an individual category but both boys and girls are tennis players. Therefore, the Venn diagram will be as follows –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed at the bottom of the figure (on line AB). So, the top of the reflected image will appear as the
Question : Which of the following is the lowest ratio?
Option 1: 3 : 22
Option 2: 23 : 29
Option 3: 17 : 5
Option 4: 5 : 19
Correct Answer: 3 : 22
Solution : 3 : 22 = $\frac{3}{22}$ = 0.13 23 : 29 = $\frac{23}{29}$ = 0.79 17 : 5 = $\frac{17}{5}$ = 3.4 5 : 19 = $\frac{5}{19}$ = 0.26 So, the lowest value is 0.13. Hence, the correct answer is 3 : 22.
Question : How was Burma (now Myanamar) known to ancient Indians ?
Option 1: Malayamandalam
Option 2: Yavadwipa
Option 3: Suvarnabhumi
Option 4: Suvarnadwipa
Correct Answer: Suvarnabhumi
Solution : Correct Answer is Suvarnabhumi
Suvarnabhumi is a Sanskrit phrase that means "Golden Land" or "Land of Gold" and was coined by the ancient Indians to refer to the Southeast Asian region that includes Lower Burma, Lower Thailand, Lower Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra. Although it appears
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 18, 20, 43, 133, ?
Option 1: 532
Option 2: 537
Option 3: 536
Option 4: 538
Correct Answer: 537
Solution : Given: 18, 20, 43, 133, ?
The pattern is as follows –
So, 537 is the missing number of the series. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : In a magnifying glass, _________ lens is used.
Option 1: convex
Option 2: concave
Option 3: plano-concave
Option 4: plano-convex
Correct Answer: convex
Solution : The correct option is convex.
There are two types of lenses- converging and diverging lenses. In a magnifying glass, a converging or convex lens is used. This type of lens is curved outward and thicker in the middle, which causes light rays passing through
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