Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Through and through
Option 1: eventually
Option 2: completely
Option 3: gradually
Option 4: partially
Correct Answer: completely
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The idiom through and through is an expression used to convey that something is done thoroughly or completely. It implies a sense of thoroughness, leaving no part untouched or incomplete.
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Who among the following gave the 'Gandhian Plan' in 1944?
Option 1: Durga Prasad Dhar
Option 2: S. N. Aggarwal
Option 3: M. N. Roy
Option 4: Jayaprakash Narayan Srivastava
Correct Answer: S. N. Aggarwal
Solution : The correct answer is S. N. Aggarwal.
A decentralised economy with self-sufficient villages and industrial production was the goal of the plan, which had an approximate outlay of just Rs. 3,500 crores. Small-scale businesses and agriculture were highlighted. This plan was proposed
Question : Directions: In these questions, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
If you are a cricket fan, make sure you are witness the grand opening ceremony today.
(1) you witnessed
(2) you witnessing
(3) you witness
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Explanation:
The third option uses the present tense "witness", which is appropriate for describing an action happening in the present, as in the case of the grand opening ceremony today.
The other options are incorrect and do not
Question : Which of the following is not true about the Right to Freedom of Religion in India?
Option 1: A person may choose any religion or may choose not to follow any religion.
Option 2: Everyone is free to choose a religion and practice that religion.
Option 3: Freedom to profess, follow, and propagate any religion.
Option 4: Freedom for forcible conversions.
Correct Answer: Freedom for forcible conversions.
Solution : The correct answer is Freedom for forcible conversions.
The Right to Freedom of Religion is a fundamental right which is guaranteed by the Constitution under Articles 25 to 28. Under these articles, a person can choose any religion or may choose not
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The chairman ________ the company's funds, so he was dismissed.
Option 1: pirated
Option 2: misplaced
Option 3: misappropriated
Option 4: enticed
Correct Answer: misappropriated
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Misappropriated means to use funds inappropriately for another purpose other than the intended one, which fits perfectly in the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are:
Question : The average of the first 7 integers in a series of 13 consecutive odd integers is 37, what is the average of the entire series?
Option 1: 37
Option 2: 39
Option 3: 41
Option 4: 43
Correct Answer: 43
Solution : Given: That average of 7 consecutive odd integers = 37 Fourth odd number = 37 The average of 13 consecutive terms is the 7th term. So, 7th term = 4th term + 3 × 2 ⇒ 7th term = 37 + 6
Question : Directions: In a code language, day of rest is written as per din ces, rest after work is written as per fin tds, all day work is written as din fin mls. What is the code for the word after in this language?
Option 1: din
Option 2: per
Option 3: tds
Option 4: ces
Correct Answer: tds
Solution : Given: 1. day of rest ⇒ per din ces 2. rest after work ⇒ per fin tds 3. all day work ⇒ din fin mls
By comparing all the coded sentences, we find that – In sentences 1 and 2, rest is a common word
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Colloquial
Option 1: Informal
Option 2: Slack
Option 3: Slang
Option 4: Formal
Correct Answer: Formal
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Colloquial refers to language or style used in ordinary or informal conversation rather than formal speech or writing. The antonym formal represents a manner of communication that adheres to established rules, conventions, or standards.
The meanings of
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
I have visited Mumbai two years ago (1) / and I am planning to visit again (2) / in the near future. (3) / No Error (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The error is in the use of the present perfect tense "have visited" with the specific time reference "two years ago". In such cases, the simple past tense should be used, which is "visited" in this context.
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