Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
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.
Explanation:
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)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (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.
Question : A fruit vendor bought bananas at the rate of 5 for a rupee and sold them 4 for a rupee. The percentage gain or loss is:
Option 1: $12\frac{1}{2}$% gain
Option 2: $25$% loss
Option 3: $25$% gain
Option 4: $12\frac{1}{2}$% loss
Correct Answer: $25$% gain
Solution : Let the vendor buy 20 (LCM of 5 and 4) bananas. Here, CP is the cost price and SP is the selling price. CP of 5 bananas = Re. 1 $\therefore$ CP of 20 bananas = Rs. 4 and SP of 4 bananas =
Question : The value of the following expression $\frac{0.2×0.02×0.002×32}{0.4×0.04×0.004×16}$ is:
Option 1: 0.20
Option 2: 0.50
Option 3: 0.4
Option 4: 0.25
Correct Answer: 0.25
Solution : Given: $\frac{0.2×0.02×0.002×32}{0.4×0.04×0.004×16}$ = $\frac{\frac{2}{10}×\frac{2}{100} ×\frac{2}{1000}×32}{\frac{4}{10}×\frac{4}{100} ×\frac{4}{1000}×16}$ = $\frac{2×2×2×32×10×100×1000}{4×4×4×16×10×100×1000}$ = $\frac{1}{4}$ = 0.25 Hence, the correct answer is 0.25.
Question : Which of the following has similarity to Article 29(1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states “everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible”?
Option 1: Directive Principles
Option 2: Fundamental Rights
Option 3: Cooperative Societies
Option 4: Fundamental Duties
Correct Answer: Fundamental Duties
Solution : The correct answer is Fundamental Duties.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights bears similarity to the Fundamental Duties. While Fundamental Duties are not legally enforceable, they serve as a guide for citizens to promote a sense of responsibility, and patriotism towards the nation. The
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error."
He was conferred to his bed with illness.
(1) with illness.
(2) to his bed
(3) No Error
(4) He was conferred
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The error is in the fourth option: He was conferred.
The word "conferred" means "to give someone a degree, award, or honor". It does not convey the meaning of "to keep someone in a place". It should be replaced by the word
Question : A dodo is a bird categorised under _____.
Option 1: Extinct
Option 2: Endangered
Option 3: Critically endangered
Option 4: Rare
Correct Answer: Extinct
Solution : The correct option is extinct
Around the late 17th century, the dodo bird became extinct. The dodo is commonly seen as a symbol of extinction and the impact of humans on the environment. The lack of natural predators in its island environment caused it to
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