Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by four conclusions numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically does NOT follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All K are S. No S is a B. Some B are T. Conclusions: 1) No K are B. 2) Some T are not S. 3) Some T are B. 4) All B being K is a possibility.
Option 1: Only 2 does not follow
Option 2: Only 1 does not follow
Option 3: Only 3 does not follow
Option 4: Only 4 does not follow
Correct Answer: Only 4 does not follow
Solution : According to the given statements, the Venn diagram is as follows –
Let us analyse the conclusions – Conclusion 1: No K are B – Since all K are S and no S is B. Therefore, no K will be B.
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
One of their freighters, / a Neptune, / will be leaving / in two weeks.
Option 1: One of their freighters
Option 2: will be leaving
Option 3: in two weeks
Option 4: a Neptune
Correct Answer: a Neptune
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
The definite article "the" should replace "a" before Neptune to make the sentence grammatically accurate, as the definite article is used to indicate the specific thing that is being talked about.
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: DFIMR
Option 2: CEHLQ
Option 3: GILPU
Option 4: HJMPT
Correct Answer: HJMPT
Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: DFIMR; F – D = 2; I – F = 3; M – I = 4; R – M = 5; The difference between the letters follows the increasing order. Second option: CEHLQ; E – C =; H
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? VQSN, ?, ROOL, PNMK, NMKJ
Option 1: PQMN
Option 2: TPQM
Option 3: PTMQ
Option 4: TQRN
Correct Answer: TPQM
Solution : Given: VQSN, ?, ROOL, PNMK, NMKJ
Subtract 2 and 1 alternately to the place value of the letters of each term, to get the required missing term – VQSN→V – 2 = T; Q – 1 = P; S – 2 = Q; N –
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A snowball effect
Option 1: Accelerating growth of magnitude
Option 2: Trick someone completely
Option 3: Cold and uncomfortable
Option 4: Slow movement
Correct Answer: Accelerating growth of magnitude
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The expression a snowball effect is often used metaphorically to describe a situation where something starts small and then rapidly gains. When we say something has a "snowball effect", it means that a small initial
Question : Which state in India had the highest percentage of the Hindu population in 2011?
Option 1: Uttar Pradesh
Option 2: Rajasthan
Option 3: Himachal Pradesh
Option 4: Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.
In India, Hinduism is the most popular religion. Nearly 97 million Hindus live in India. India is the birthplace of Hinduism and 966.3 million Indians, or 79.8% of the nation's total population, belong to the Hindu religion, according
Question : The average age of 10 students and their class teacher is 17 years. If the age of the class teacher is excluded, the average age of the 10 students is reduced by 2 years. What is the age of the class teacher?
Option 1: 38 years
Option 2: 36 years
Option 3: 37 years
Option 4: 35 years
Correct Answer: 37 years
Solution : The average age of 10 students and their class teacher = 17 years Sum of age of 10 students and the teacher = $17\times(10 + 1) = 187$ years If the age of the class teacher is excluded, the average age of the 10
Question : In which year was the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) set up?
Option 1: 1990
Option 2: 1988
Option 3: 1989
Option 4: 1987
Correct Answer: 1990
Solution : The correct option is 1990.
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was set up on April 2, 1990. It is a financial institution in India that serves as the principal financial institution for the promotion, financing and development of small-scale industries.
Question : The perimeter of a square is the same as the perimeter of a rectangle. The perimeter of the square is 40 m. If its breadth is two-thirds of its length, then the area (in m2) of the rectangle is:
Option 1: 121
Option 2: 96
Option 3: 100
Option 4: 84
Correct Answer: 96
Solution : The perimeter of the square is 40 m. Now, Perimeter of rectangle = 2(Length + breadth) ⇒ The perimeter of the square = Perimeter of the rectangle ⇒ 40 = $2({\text{length}}+\frac{2}{3}\text{length})$ ⇒ 40 = $2(\frac{5}{3}\text{length})$ ⇒ Length = $\frac{40×3}{10}$ = 12 m So, Breadth =
Question : Which of the following is used for the preparation of Dynamite?
Option 1: Methyl alcohol
Option 2: Iron oxide
Option 3: Nitroglycerin
Option 4: Copper sulphate
Correct Answer: Nitroglycerin
Solution : The correct option is Nitroglycerin.
Nitroglycerin, sorbents (such as powdered shells or clay), and stabilisers are the main ingredients in dynamite, an explosive. Trinitroglycerin, generally known as nitroglycerin, is a strong explosive and a key component of the majority of dynamite types.
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