Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Tattoo 2. Tatters 3. Tatting 4. Tattle 5. Taut
Option 1: 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
Option 2: 2, 4, 5, 3, 1
Option 3: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Option 4: 4, 5, 1, 2, 3
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
Solution : Given: 1. Tattoo 2. Tatters 3. Tatting 4. Tattle 5. Taut
Step 1: Compare the first two letters of each word. Since all the letters are the same, T, a, move on to the next letter. Step 2: The third
Question : Directions: A circular piece of paper is folded and punched as shown in the question figure. How will it 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 second option is correct.
Question : Birds usually have a single:
Option 1: Kidney
Option 2: Lung
Option 3: Testis
Option 4: Ovary
Correct Answer: Ovary
Solution : The correct option is Ovary.
Most birds have a single ovary on their left side. During development, the right ovary regresses and becomes non-functional. There are several hypotheses as to why this is the case. According to one theory, it is an adaptation for flying.
Question : $4^{11}+4^{12}+4^{13}+4^{14}$ is divisible by:
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 17
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 17
Solution : Given: $4^{11}+4^{12}+4^{13}+4^{14}$ = $4^{11}(1+4+4^2+4^3)$ = $4^{11}(85)$ Since 85 is divisible by 17, Therefore, the above expression is also divisible by 17. Hence, the correct answer is 17.
Question : The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah inlaid with Pietra dura decoration, is located at:
Option 1: Aurangabad
Option 2: Agra
Option 3: Ajmer
Option 4: Alwar
Correct Answer: Agra
Solution : The correct answer is Agra
Itimad-ud-Daulah's tomb is situated in Agra, beside the Yamuna River's banks. The Mughal queen Noor Jahan, who was Emperor Jahangir's wife, constructed it. Many people consider Itimad-ud-Daulah's tomb to be an early version of the Taj Mahal. It is renowned
Question : Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence. He really stinks and smells foul after a hard session at the gym.
Option 1: an old flame
Option 2: an iron will
Option 3: pen and ink
Option 4: lame excuse
Correct Answer: pen and ink
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The idiom pen and ink is a rhyming slang for "stink", and it's often used informally to describe a foul or unpleasant odour. In the given sentence, the context is about someone smelling foul after a
Question : Which of the following waves has the highest frequency?
Option 1: Radio
Option 2: Infrared
Option 3: Microwaves
Option 4: Gamma-rays
Correct Answer: Gamma-rays
Solution : The correct option is Gamma rays.
Gamma rays possess the highest frequency within the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.They fall under the category of ionizing radiation, signifying that they carry sufficient energy to liberate tightly bound electrons from atoms, potentially causing detrimental effects on living
Question : Two points A and B are on the ground and on opposite sides of a tower. A is closer to the foot of the tower by 42 m than B. If the angles of elevation of the top of the tower, as observed from A and B are 60° and 45°, respectively, then the height of the tower is closest to:
Option 1: 87.6 m
Option 2: 98.6 m
Option 3: 88.2 m
Option 4: 99.4 m
Correct Answer: 99.4 m
Solution : PQ is a tower and let AQ be $x$ m and BQ = $x + 42$ In $\triangle APQ$ $\tan 60° = \frac{PQ}{AQ}$ ⇒ $\sqrt3 = \frac{PQ}{x}$ ⇒ $PQ = \sqrt3 x$.....................................(1) In $\triangle PBQ$ $\tan 45° = \frac{PQ}{QB}$ ⇒ $1 = \frac{PQ}{x +
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".
As I see it, he appears (1) / to be unreasonable anxious (2) / about pleasing his wife. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The word unreasonable should be replaced with the adverb form unreasonably to convey the intended meaning that he is excessively anxious about pleasing his wife. Unreasonably is used to modify the adjective anxious and is
Question : In which of the following year , 26th january was celebrated as an independent day ?
Option 1: 1930
Option 2: 1929
Option 3: 1942
Option 4: 1946
Correct Answer: 1930
Solution : Correct Answer is 1930
In support of the resolution and in line with Indian public opinion, 172 Indian members of the central and provincial legislatures resigned. On January 26, 1930, the day after Purna Swaraj's official proclamation of independence, India celebrated its first independence. Unofficially,
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