Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Annapurna Devi, who was awarded the Padma Bhushan, was a famous player of which of the following instruments?
Option 1: Sarod
Option 2: Santoor
Option 3: Veena
Option 4: Surbahar
Correct Answer: Surbahar
Solution : The correct option is Surbahar.
Annapurna Devi, an Indian classical musician, was renowned for playing the Surbahar, a string instrument and a variant of the sitar. She was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian awards in India, for her significant
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Extravagance
Option 1: Simplicity
Option 2: Love
Option 3: Fortune
Option 4: Self- indulgence
Correct Answer: Self- indulgence
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Extravagance refers to a lack of restraint in spending money or using resources. It often implies spending more than what is necessary or wise, and it can also suggest luxury or opulence. Self-indulgence is
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Option 1: a
Option 2: b
Option 3: c
Option 4: d
Correct Answer: d
Solution : According to the question figure – 1. The corner of the line pointing triangle is moved in the second and third line alternatively in an anticlockwise direction. 2. After movement the triangle is rotated by 180° in each box. So, following the above pattern, the
Question : Find out the mismatched pair.
Option 1: Tea-Assam
Option 2: Groundnut-Bihar
Option 3: Coconut-Kerala
Option 4: Sugarcane-Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: Groundnut-Bihar
Solution : The correct answer is Groundnut-Bihar.
Groundnut is a Kharif crop in India. It needs moderate rainfalls with well-drained black soil for its cultivation. Its production is majorly concentrated in the states of Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan etc. In
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is NOT allowed)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the fourth option figure.
Question : Marks scored by a student in different subjects are given in the table below
Five marks are to be deducted from each subject due to a shortage of attendance. The net average of the mean, median and mode of the marks obtained is_______.
Option 1: 79.33
Option 2: 77.67
Option 3: 82.66
Option 4: 73
Correct Answer: 77.67
Solution : According to the question, 5 marks are deducted from each subject. ⇒ New marks will be:
Question : Directions: If + means –, – means ×, × means ÷ and ÷ means +, what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? 137 ÷ 80 × 5 – 4 + 34 = ?
Option 1: 167
Option 2: 235
Option 3: 184
Option 4: 141
Correct Answer: 167
Solution : Given: If + means –, – means ×, × means ÷ and ÷ means + 137 ÷ 80 × 5 – 4 + 34 = ?
After replacing the symbols according to the question, the equation becomes – = 137 + 80 ÷ 5 ×
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: labour
Option 2: lantern
Option 3: literature
Option 4: laboratery
Correct Answer: laboratery
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The incorrectly spelled word is laboratery.
The correct spelling is laboratory, which refers to a place where scientific research, experiments, and analyses are conducted.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Find the odd word pair from the given options.
Option 1: Eyes
Option 2: Ears
Option 3: Throat
Option 4: Skin
Correct Answer: Throat
Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: Eyes – Eyes are one of the five sense organs. Second option: Ears – Ears are one of the five sense organs. Third option: Throat – Throat is not one of the sense organs. Fourth option: Skin –
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 1.
Option 1: belonged
Option 2: belonging
Option 3: belong
Option 4: belongs
Correct Answer: belong
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"Belong" is the appropriate form of the verb to match the plural "Swans". It means to be a member of, and it helps convey the intended meaning that swans are members of the family Anatidae.
Therefore, the
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