Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
My father asked me when (would I) have a cup of coffee.
(1) I would
(2) I shall
(3) I will
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Here, the concept of direct and indirect speech is used. In indirect speech, we often change the verb tenses to reflect the change from the speaker's perspective to the reporting perspective. So, in indirect speech, the interrogative
Question : The first President of the All India Trade Union Congress was _______.
Option 1: C Rajagopalachari
Option 2: Lala Lajpat Rai
Option 3: Chandra Shekhar Azad
Option 4: Motilal Nehru
Correct Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
Solution : The correct option is Lala Lajpat Rai.
The first president of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was Lala Lajpat Rai. He played a pivotal role in its founding in 1920 and remained president until 1928. His leadership and influence helped
Question : Directions: If FEED is written as 4556, then how will FLOUR be written as?
Option 1: 182115126
Option 2: 133213423
Option 3: 142323412
Option 4: 234231212
Correct Answer: 182115126
Solution : Given: FEED is written as 4556.
Write the place value of the letters of FEED, to obtain the required code – F→6; E→5; E→5; D→4 Now, write these place values in reverse order – 4556. Thus FEED is coded as 4556. Similarly, follow the same
Question : The cost price of a chair is 25% less than the cost price of a table. If a man sells 5 chairs at the cost price of 7 tables, what is his profit percentage?
Option 1: 33.33
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 86.66
Option 4: 96
Correct Answer: 86.66
Solution : Let the cost price of the table be INR 100. Cost price of a chair = INR 75 Cost price of 5 chair = 5 × 75 = INR 375 Selling price of 5 chair = cost price of 7 tables = 7 × 100
Question : From which country has the concept of Martial Law, which restricts Fundamental rights, borrowed?
Option 1: The UK
Option 2: The USSR
Option 3: China
Option 4: Japan
Correct Answer: The UK
Solution : The correct answer is the UK.
Martial law, literally translated as "military rule", involves military authorities governing civil administration independently, disregarding ordinary laws. This concept, borrowed from English Common Law, lacks an explicit definition in the Indian Constitution but is implicit in Article
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Swans are large waterbirds that (1)_____ to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They (2)_____ for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their (3)_____ features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. (4) _____, not all swan species are white; the Black Swan, (5)_____, has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: finite
Option 2: similar
Option 3: popular
Option 4: distinctive
Correct Answer: distinctive
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In the context of the passage, the sentence mentions the swans' physical features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. The word "distinctive" fits well to describe these unique and easily recognisable characteristics
Question : Who has the authority to investigate and decide all doubts and disputes arising from the election of the President?
Option 1: Of the Supreme Court
Option 2: To the Lokpal
Option 3: To the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Option 4: To the High Court of Delhi
Correct Answer: Of the Supreme Court
Solution : The correct option is of the Supreme Court.
Regarding the election of the President of India, the Supreme Court of India resolves any questions or disagreements about the electoral process. All cases about presidential elections may be heard by and decided
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by four conclusions I, II, III, and IV. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem at variance from commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statement. Statements: 1. All papers are stationery. 2. Some papers are books. Conclusions: I. Some stationery is paper. II. No stationery is paper. III.No book is stationery. IV. Some books are papers.
Option 1: Only conclusions I, II, and IV follow
Option 2: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 4: Only conclusions I and IV follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and IV follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Conclusion (I): Some stationery is paper – As shown in the diagram, all paper is stationary which means the paper is part of the stationery and some
Question : A sum amounts to INR 7,656 in 4 years and to INR 8,120 in 5 years at a certain simple interest rate percent per annum. The rate of interest is:
Option 1: 4%
Option 2: 3%
Option 3: 7%
Option 4: 8%
Correct Answer: 8%
Solution : Given: A sum amounts to INR 7,656 in 4 years and to INR 8,120 in 5 years at a certain simple interest rate percent per annum. Interest for 1 year = 8120 – 7656 = 464 $\therefore$ Interest for 4 years = 464 × 4
Question : What is the HCF of 12, 18 and 42?
Option 1: 123
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given numbers = 12, 18 and 42 ⇒ 12 = 2 × 2 × 3 ⇒ 18 = 2 × 3 × 3 ⇒ 42 = 2 × 3 × 7 HCF(Highest common factor) = 2 × 3 = 6 Hence, the correct answer is
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