Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
REDUNDANT
Option 1: unnecessary
Option 2: unparalleled
Option 3: uninterested
Option 4: unsuitable
Correct Answer: unnecessary
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Redundant is something more than what is needed, or repetitive to the point of being unnecessary.
Unnecessary means something that is not needed or not essential. Thus, it is the appropriate synonym.
Question : The area of a trapezium-shaped field is 1785 square feet. The distance between the two parallel sides is 35 feet and one of the parallel sides is 42 feet long. What is the length of the other parallel side?
Option 1: 60 feet
Option 2: 35 feet
Option 3: 40 feet
Option 4: 65 feet
Correct Answer: 60 feet
Solution : Given: Area = 1785 square feet Height = 35 feet One of the parallel sides = 42 feet Let the other side be $x$. Area of trapezium = $\frac{1}{2}\times$ Sum of parallel sides $\times$ Height ⇒ $1785 = \frac{1}{2}\times(42+x)\times35$ ⇒ $102 =42+x$ $\therefore x=60$
Question : Find the HCF of 69, 96, and 99.
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 3
Solution :
69 = 23 × 3 96 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 99 = 3 × 3 × 11 $\therefore$ The highest common factor (HCF) of 69, 96, and 99 = 3 Hence, the correct answer is 3.
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown. How will it appear when unfolded?
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 : Identify the pigment that gives blood its colour.
Option 1: Ferritin
Option 2: Chlorophyll
Option 3: Xanthophyll
Option 4: Haemoglobin
Correct Answer: Haemoglobin
Solution : The correct answer is haemoglobin.
Haemoglobin (Hb) is a protein found in the red blood cells that carry oxygen in your body and give it a red colour. The amount of haemoglobin in whole blood is expressed in whole blood is expressed in grams
Question : Which organisation measures the Gross Domestic Product in India?
Option 1: RBI
Option 2: NITI Aayog
Option 3: SBI
Option 4: Central Statistics Office
Correct Answer: Central Statistics Office
Solution : The correct option is the Central Statistics Office.
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) in India, operating under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, is entrusted with the task of calculating and disseminating economic data such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This government
Question : Rani's weight is 25% that of Meena's and 40% that of Tara's. What percentage of Tara's weight is equal to Meena's weight?
Option 1: 160%
Option 2: 140%
Option 3: 120%
Option 4: 100%
Correct Answer: 160%
Solution : 25% = $\frac{1}{4}$ So, Rani : Meena = 1 : 4 = 2 : 8 Now, 40% = $\frac{2}{5}$ So, Rani : Tara = 2 : 5 Now, the ratio of Rani : Meena : Tara = 2 : 8 : 5 Let the weight
Question : A, B and C started a business by investing INR 13,750, INR 16,250 and INR 18,750, respectively. If B's share in the profit earned by them is INR 5,200, what is the total profit (in INR) earned by them together?
Option 1: 18,200
Option 2: 17,500
Option 3: 15,600
Option 4: 16,600
Correct Answer: 15,600
Solution : Investment of A = INR 13,750 Investment of B = INR 16,250 Investment of C = INR 18,750 The ratio of investments = 13750 : 16250 : 18750 = 11 : 13 : 15 Let $x$ be the total profit. B's share of profit =
Question : Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence. The pandemic deeply affected small business owners, as they have no means of livelihood left.
Option 1: Pauper
Option 2: Worker
Option 3: Unemployed
Option 4: Mason
Correct Answer: Pauper
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The word that means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence is pauper. In the sentence, the phrase "small business owners" who "have no means of livelihood left" suggests that these individuals
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.
A BBC reporter was ________ for what North Korea deemed a disrespectful portrayal of the country and its leader.
Option 1: welcomed
Option 2: recognised
Option 3: celebrated
Option 4: expelled
Correct Answer: expelled
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Expelled means forcibly removed or excluded, especially from a place or institution. This is the correct option, as it aligns with the context of the BBC reporter facing a negative consequence (expulsion) for a disrespectful portrayal of North
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