Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To judge a book by its cover
Option 1: To strictly follow the rules
Option 2: To be good at evaluating people
Option 3: To evaluate people’s worth by their outward appearance
Option 4: To understand a difficult situation
Correct Answer: To evaluate people’s worth by their outward appearance
Solution : The third option is correct.
Explanation: This idiom is a metaphorical expression that advises against forming opinions or making judgements about someone or something based solely on their outward appearance. It implies that one should not make assumptions
Question : A alone can complete a work in 10 days. B alone can do the same work in 12 days, and C alone can do the same work in 15 days. They jointly complete the work and earn Rs. 4500. What is the share of C?
Option 1: Rs. 1800
Option 2: Rs. 900
Option 3: Rs. 1200
Option 4: Rs. 1500
Correct Answer: Rs. 1200
Solution : Total earnings = Rs. 4500 A alone can complete the work in = 10 days ∴ A’s 1 day’s work = $\frac{1}{10}$ B alone can complete the work in = 12 days ∴ B’s 1 day’s work = $\frac{1}{12}$ C alone can complete the
Question : From which five-year plan did India start its journey of industrialisation?
Option 1: Third Five-year Plan
Option 2: Second Five-year Plan
Option 3: Fifth Five-year Plan
Option 4: Fourth Five-year Plan
Correct Answer: Second Five-year Plan
Solution : The correct answer is the Second Five-year Plan.
During the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961), India, under the influence of the Harrod-Domar Growth Model and Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis' sectoral models, emphasized rapid industrialization, particularly in heavy and basic industries. This phase, known
Question : Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Let us know ____ you change your mind.
Option 1: however
Option 2: although
Option 3: suppose
Option 4: in case
Correct Answer: in case
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In case means a precaution against the event. It helps convey the intended meaning that if you change your mind, let them know.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: Let us know in case you change your
Question : "Ali-Aye-Ligang", a spring festival, is associated with which state?
Option 1: Sikkim
Option 2: Bihar
Option 3: Assam
Option 4: Odisha
Correct Answer: Assam
Solution : The correct answer is Assam.
Ali-Aye-Ligang is a spring festival associated with agriculture. It is celebrated by the Mishing tribe of Assam. This festival is celebrated on the first Wednesday of Falgun month. Ali means root; Aye means fruit; and Ligang means to sow.
Question : Directions: A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given option figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Vikram started from point R and walked straight 7 km west, then turned left and walked 2 km, and again turned left and walked straight 4 km. In which direction is he from his starting point?
Option 1: North-East
Option 2: South-West
Option 3: South-East
Option 4: North-West
Correct Answer: South-West
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the direction from Vikram's starting point (R) to his final point (P).
So, from the above diagram, Vikram is in the south-West direction concerning his starting point. Hence,
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 20 : 30 :: 42 : ?
Option 1: 37
Option 2: 64
Option 3: 48
Option 4: 56
Correct Answer: 56
Solution : Given: 20 : 30 :: 42 : ?
Like, 20 : 30→(4)2 + 4 = 16 + 4 = 20 (5)2 + 5 = 25 + 5 = 30 Numbers 4 and 5 are the consecutive numbers. Similarly, for 42 : ?→(6)2
Question : Which muscles in the skin contract to make the hairs on our skin stand up straight (goosebumps) when we are cold or frightened?
Option 1: Elastin
Option 2: Epidermis
Option 3: Arrector pili
Option 4: Collagen
Correct Answer: Arrector pili
Solution : The correct answer is Arrector pili.
The arrector pili muscles, also known as hair erect muscles, are small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals. Contraction of these muscles causes goosebumps when we are cold or frightened.
Question : Where is Red Lake found?
Option 1: USA
Option 2: UK
Option 3: China
Option 4: Japan
Correct Answer: USA
Solution : The correct answer is the USA.
Red Lake is situated in Beltrami County, northern Minnesota, USA. This lake holds the distinction of being the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within the state of Minnesota and ranks as the 16th largest lake in the United States.
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