Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Mr Bharath was a professor whom all students respected.
(1) looked up to
(2) looked up
(3) looked over
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
The sentence is grammatically accurate, and it doesn't need any change. The sentence conveys the idea that Mr. Bharath was a professor, and every student held him in high regard or had a deep respect for him.
Question : Which of the following is not the manifestation of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA)?
Option 1: Soft palate
Option 2: Blindness
Option 3: General pallor
Option 4: Paleness of conjunctiva of eyes
Correct Answer: Blindness
Solution : The correct answer is Blindness.
Blindness is not a manifestation of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). Iron deficiency anaemia primarily affects the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity and can lead to symptoms such as general pallor, paleness of the conjunctiva of the eyes and a pale appearance
Question : In our body, antibodies are formed against pathogens in
Option 1: liver by RBC
Option 2: blood by platelets
Option 3: brain by macrophages
Option 4: thymus by lymphocytes
Correct Answer: thymus by lymphocytes
Solution : The correct option is thymus by lymphocytes.
The thymus is involved in the growth, and maturation of T lymphocytes (T cells), which are immune cells that play a key role in the immunological response. The thymus is where T cells mature, and are
Question : The average weight of three men A, B, and C is 84 kg. Another man, D joins the group and the average now becomes 80 kg. If another man, E whose weight is 3 kg more than that of D, replaces A, then the average weight of B, C, D, and E becomes 79 kg. Then the weight of A is:
Option 1: 72 kg
Option 2: 74 kg
Option 3: 75 kg
Option 4: 76 kg
Correct Answer: 75 kg
Solution : The average weight of three men A, B, and C is 84 kg. $\therefore$ The total weight of A, B, and C = 84 × 3 = 252 kg Now, D joins the group and the average now becomes 80 kg. $\therefore$ Weight of
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Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Mass : Kilogram :: Volume : ?
Option 1: Joule
Option 2: Litre
Option 3: Degree
Option 4: Volt
Correct Answer: Litre
Solution : Given: Mass : Kilogram :: Volume : ?
The unit of mass is kilogram. Similarly, the unit of volume is litre.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : The 55th Jnanpith Award was given to_________.
Option 1: Raghuveer Chaudhari
Option 2: Bhalchandra Nemade
Option 3: Amitav Ghosh
Option 4: Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri
Correct Answer: Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri
Solution : The correct option is Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri.
The 55th Jnanpith Award, awarded in 2019, was presented to Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, a renowned Malayalam poet and writer. Acclaimed for his extensive body of work spanning over five decades, Akkitham's poems delve into themes
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Central Park Tower has just become the tallest residential building in the world. The views (1)______ this building are amazing. The (2)______ of apartments in this skyscraper are (3)______ as the sky. The cheapest apartment (4)______ at 6.7 million dollars, and the most (5)______ five-bedroom apartment costs 63 million dollars.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
Option 1: up
Option 2: above
Option 3: from
Option 4: on
Correct Answer: from
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The phrase "The views from this building are amazing" indicates that the views are observed or seen from the building.
Therefore, "from" is the appropriate preposition in this context.
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the given sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (19, 64, 11) (27, 169, 14)
Option 1: (23, 110, 12)
Option 2: (20, 200, 8)
Option 3: (24, 99, 15)
Option 4: (22, 121, 11)
Correct Answer: (22, 121, 11)
Solution : Given: (19, 64, 11); (27, 169, 14)
Subtract the third number from the first number, and then square the resultant, to get the second number – ⇒ (19, 64, 11)→(19 – 11)2 = 82 = 64 ⇒ (27, 169, 14)→(27 –
Question : The Continental Shelf, which is the shallowest part of the ocean, has an average gradient of:
Option 1: 8° or even less
Option 2: 1° or even less
Option 3: 5° or even less
Option 4: 2° or even less
Correct Answer: 1° or even less
Solution : The correct option is 1° or even less.
The average gradient of the continental shelf, which is the shallowest part of the ocean, is typically quite gentle. On average, the gradient is about 1 degree or less. This means that for
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, GAME is coded as 8426 and MUST is coded as 7853. What is the code for M in the given code language?
Option 1: 8
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Given: 1. GAME ⇒ 8426 2. MUST ⇒ 7853
By comparing the above-coded words, we find that – In words 1 and 2, M is a common letter and 8 is a common code.
So, M will be coded as 8. Hence, the first
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