Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In each of the following questions, which answer figure will complete the series?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figures – 1. On comparing the first with the second figure, it can be observed that a new element is added to the circumference of the circle. 2. In the subsequent figures the new element on the circumference is changing its position
Question : Directions: Select the number pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as the two numbers of the following number pair. 7 : 198
Option 1: 9 : 162
Option 2: 5 : 240
Option 3: 6 : 72
Option 4: 8 : 228
Correct Answer: 8 : 228
Solution : Given: 7 : 198
Find the square of the first number and then multiply by 2 then add 100 to the resultant number to obtain the second number in the given set of numbers – 7 : 198→((7)2 × 2) + 100
Question : The speed of two railway engines is in the ratio 5 : 4. If they move on parallel tracks in the same direction and if the slower engine is ahead of the faster engine by 8 km when the latter starts, then how far will the faster engine have to travel before it overtakes the slower one?
Option 1: 32
Option 2: 48
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 36
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : Given: The speed of two railway engines is in the ratio 5 : 4. Let the speed of the faster engine, $S_1=5$ km/hr and the speed of the slower engine, $S_2=4$ km/hr Relative speed = $5-4=1$ Distance between two engines = 8 km Now, Required
Question : Directions: Which of the given options would be a logical sequence of the following words? 1. Punjab 2. Amritsar 3. World 4. India 5. Asia 6. Golden Temple
Option 1: 2, 1, 4, 5, 3, 6
Option 2: 6, 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
Option 3: 3, 1, 5, 2, 4, 6
Option 4: 6, 2, 1, 5, 3, 4
Correct Answer: 6, 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Punjab 2. Amritsar 3. World 4. India 5. Asia 6. Golden Temple
The arrangement is according to their locations where the given terms are situated is as follows Golden Temple is in Amritsar, Amritsar is in Punjab, Punjab
Question : Which of the following clothes will readily catch fire?
Option 1: Cotton cloth
Option 2: Polyester cloth
Option 3: Acrylic cloth
Option 4: Nylon cloth
Correct Answer: Cotton cloth
Solution : The correct option is Cotton cloth.
Natural cellulose fibres, mostly made of polymer cellulose, are used to make very flammable cotton textiles. Cotton fibres, which contain cellulose, are easily ignited and burn quickly when exposed to heat or an open flame.
Question : Directions: Four numbers have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one.
Option 1: 209
Option 2: 195
Option 3: 171
Option 4: 133
Correct Answer: 195
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: 209; 209 ÷ 19 = 11 Second option: 195; 195 is not divisible by 19 Third option: 171; 171 ÷ 19 = 9 Fourth option: 133; 133 ÷ 19 = 7
So, the second option is different from
Question : Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. The pyramids that you see in Egypt were built by the Pharoh dynasties who ruled the ancient kingdom of Egypt for thousands of years.
Option 1: Ensure
Option 2: Pharoh
Option 3: Strategy
Option 4: Fulfilment
Correct Answer: Pharoh
Solution : The second option is correct.
The incorrectly spelled word in the given sentence is pharoh. To correct it, add "a" after "r".
The correct spelling is Pharaoh. The word pharaoh refers to the rulers of ancient Egypt.
Therefore, the correct answer, which is
Question : Which plants are included in Thallophyta?
Option 1: Ulva, Chara and Cladophora
Option 2: Lichens, vascular plants and Pteridophyta
Option 3: Rose, lotus, and Lichens
Option 4: Nostoc, Rose, and Melon
Correct Answer: Ulva, Chara and Cladophora
Solution : The correct options are Ulva, Chara and Cladophora.
Thallophytes are non-vascular plants, which means these plants do not possess xylem and phloem.
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
He has always been / quite careless for / his own safety.
Option 1: quite careless for
Option 2: He has always been
Option 3: No error
Option 4: his own safety
Correct Answer: quite careless for
Solution : The first option is correct.
Explanation: The error in this sentence lies in the preposition used after the adjective careless. When expressing negligence or lack of concern, the appropriate preposition is about rather than for. The preposition about is commonly used
Question : Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given. A place where games are played for money
Option 1: church
Option 2: casino
Option 3: university
Option 4: gymnasium
Correct Answer: casino
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
A casino is a facility where various games of chance are played, typically involving gambling activities where players wager money on games such as poker, roulette, blackjack, and slot machines.
The meanings of the other options are as
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