Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some Spoons are Forks. Some Tongs are Ladles. All Ladles are Spoons. Conclusions: (I) Some Tongs are Spoons. (II) Some Forks are Ladles. (III) All Ladles are Fork.
Option 1: Both Conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Both Conclusions II and III follow
Option 3: Both Conclusions I and III follow
Option 4: Only Conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only Conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statement is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some Tongs are Spoons – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing tongs and spoons overlap and have
Question : Which film director was given the Kalamaharshi Baburao Painter Award at the seventh Kolhapur International Film Festival in February 2019?
Option 1: Mani Ratnam
Option 2: Rajkumar Hirani
Option 3: Ashutosh Gowariker
Option 4: Govind Nihalani
Correct Answer: Govind Nihalani
Solution : The correct answer is Govind Nihalani.
Govind Nihalani is a screenwriter and filmmaker. He was given the Kalamaharshi Baburao Painter Award at the seventh Kolhapur International Film Festival in February 2019 for his contribution to the film industry. The award is named after
Question :
How many bones are there in the human body?
Option 1:
187
Option 2:
287
Option 3:
206
Option 4: 306
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is 206.
A human adult has 206 bones in their skeleton. These comprise the skull, spine, ribs, arms, and legs, among other bones. Bone is a metabolically active connective tissue that aids in mobility, protects essential organs, and offers structural support.
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 22
Option 3: 15
Option 4: 23
Correct Answer: 22
Solution : Multiply the sum of the first and second rows by 2 to get the third row –
In the first column: (3 + 14) × 2 = 17 × 2 = 34 In the second column: (18 + 13) × 2 = 31 × 2
Question : Two trains running in opposite directions on parallel tracks, at speeds of 42 km/hr and 57 km/hr, take 18 seconds to cross each other. If the length of one train is 270 m, then the length of the other train is:
Option 1: 250 m
Option 2: 225 m
Option 3: 230 m
Option 4: 242 m
Correct Answer: 225 m
Solution : The relative speed of the two trains is the sum of their individual speeds, as they are moving in opposite directions. So, the relative speed = 42 km/hr + 57 km/hr = 99 km/hr We convert this speed into m/s multiplying by $\frac{5}{18}$. The
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with two terms missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 24, 35, 20, 31, 16, 27, ?, ?
Option 1: 12, 23
Option 2: 5, 30
Option 3: 8, 25
Option 4: 9, 9
Correct Answer: 12, 23
Solution : Given: 24, 35, 20, 31, 16, 27, ?, ?
Subtract 4 from each alternative number to get the required missing number –
Therefore, the missing terms are 12 and 23. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Which of the following is a prime number?
Option 1: 54
Option 2: 42
Option 3: 68
Option 4: 89
Correct Answer: 89
Solution : As we know, prime numbers are numbers that have only two factors which are 1 and the number itself. Thus, there are 25 prime numbers between 1 and 100, i.e. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47,
Question : Who among the following was the first president of the Indian Olympic Association?
Option 1: Suresh Kalmadi
Option 2: N. Ramachandran
Option 3: Vijay Kumar Malhotra
Option 4: Sir Dorabji Tata
Correct Answer: Sir Dorabji Tata
Solution : The correct option is Sir Dorabji Tata
The first president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was Sir Dorabji Tata. He served as president from 1927 to 1937. In addition to serving as the first president of the Indian Olympic Association, Sir Dorabji
Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select "No error (S)" as your answer.
Bharatanatyam will also (P) / feature in the two-week (Q) / World Music Festival. (R) / No error (S)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence is grammatically accurate and doesn't need any changes. The sentence conveys the idea that the dance form Bharatnatyam will be a part of the two-week World Music Festival.
Therefore, the given sentence contains no errors.
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider these statements to be true, even if they seem at variance from commonly known facts. Choose which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statement. Statements: I. All chairs are wood. II. No wood is furniture. Conclusions: I. All chairs are furniture. II. Some furniture is wood.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All chairs are furniture – From the Venn diagram, all chairs are wood and there is a negative relation between
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