Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : To have animal protection the world over, several countries have been brought under the cover of CITES with effect from 26th, 2019. What does 'E' stand for in the acronym?
Option 1: Endangered
Option 2: Evolutionary
Option 3: Eco-friendly
Option 4: Environmental
Correct Answer: Endangered
Solution : The correct answer is Endangered.
In the acronym CITES, 'E' stands for "Endangered". CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. It is an international agreement between governments aimed at ensuring that international trade in specimens
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 minister has been ________ to the victims.
Option 1: selfish
Option 2: liberal
Option 3: generous
Option 4: rich
Correct Answer: generous
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Generous means showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected. This is the correct option, as it conveys a positive and giving attitude, suitable for describing help or support to
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word.
Termagant
Option 1: One who speaks many languages
Option 2: Overscrupulous about minute details
Option 3: A magnet with strong polarity
Option 4: A violent, overbearing, turbulent, brawling, quarrelsome woman
Correct Answer: A violent, overbearing, turbulent, brawling, quarrelsome woman
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
A violent, overbearing, turbulent, brawling, quarrelsome woman.
Termagant means a harsh-tempered woman.
Question : Directions: In the following question, two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Statements: 1. Some pens are glass. 2. All glass is wall. Conclusions: I. Some walls are pens. II. Some walls are glass.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some walls are pens – From the Venn diagram, we can see that the circles representing walls and pens
Question : Directions: In which answer figure, is the question figure embedded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Because there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all the possible orientations of the question figure in which of the given option figures it can fit itself. By comparison of all option figures, the question figure is embedded only in
Question : The 31st South East Asian Games were held in ________.
Option 1: Malaysia
Option 2: Singapore
Option 3: Indonesia
Option 4: Vietnam
Correct Answer: Vietnam
Solution : The correct answer is Vietnam.
The 31st Southeast Asian Games, sometimes referred to as the SEA Games 31, was the biennial regional multi-sport competition known as the Southeast Asian Games. It took place in Hanoi, Vietnam, and the surrounding areas from May 12 to
Question : Directions: In the following question, if a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right mirror image of the given figure?
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. So, according to the above property and the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter from the given alternatives.
Option 1: QIEM
Option 2: HIUL
Option 3: TEAP
Option 4: ZOIV
Correct Answer: HIUL
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: QIEM; Q – 4 = M; I is the immediate next vowel of E. Second option: HIUL; H + 4 = L; I is not the immediate next vowel of U. Third option: TEAP; T – 4 =
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, 481 means sky is blue, 246 means sea is deep and 698 means sea looks blue. What number is the code for blue?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Given: 1. 481 means sky is blue 2. 246 means sea is deep 3. 698 means sea looks blue
By comparing all the three coded sentences, we find that – In sentences 1 and 2, is and 4 are common. In sentences 2 and 3,
Question : Directions: Select the odd letter pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: AD
Option 2: QS
Option 3: VX
Option 4: EG
Correct Answer: AD
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: AD; A + 3 = D Second option: QS; Q + 2 = S Third option: VX; V + 2 = X Fourth option: EG; E + 2 = G
The first option does not fit the pattern.
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