Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words in the given sentence. Can you explain to the person hired to drive our car, my everyday schedule?
Option 1: cardiologist
Option 2: conductor
Option 3: chauffeur
Option 4: calligrapher
Correct Answer: chauffeur
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Explanation: In the given sentence, the context implies the need for someone hired specifically to drive a car. A chauffeur is exactly that—a professional driver employed for this purpose. The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 160, 183, 213, 252, 303, ?, 446
Option 1: 367
Option 2: 361
Option 3: 379
Option 4: 333
Correct Answer: 367
Solution : Given: 160, 183, 213, 252, 303, ?, 446
The pattern is as follows –
So, the required missing term in the series is 367. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The given bar chart presents the average marks obtained in English (E) and vernacular (V) by the students of five districts (D1, D2, D3, D4, D5) in a state at the secondary level examination of a particular year (marks secured out of a total of 100 ).
What is the difference between the average percentage of marks in the vernacular of the districts (D1, D2, D4) and (D3, D5)?
Option 1: 1.7%
Option 2: 11.3%
Option 3: 22.5%
Option 4: 3.5%
Correct Answer: 22.5%
Solution : Given: Full marks = 100 Total marks of D1, D2 and D4 = 80 + 70 + 75 = 225 Average marks of D1, D2 and D4 = $\frac{225}{3}$ = 75 Average percentage of D1, D2 and D4 = 75% Total marks of D3 and
Question : Solids can be classified as ______ on the basis of the nature of order present in the arrangement of their constituent particles.
Option 1: conductor or non-conductor
Option 2: crystalline or amorphous
Option 3: metallic or non-metallic
Option 4: magnetic or non-magnetic
Correct Answer: crystalline or amorphous
Solution : The correct answer is crystalline or amorphous.
Solids can be classified as crystalline or amorphous based on the nature of order present in the arrangement of their constituent particles. In crystalline solids, particles are arranged in a well-defined and repeating geometric pattern, resulting
Question : Offloading government shares to private companies is known as _____.
Option 1: investment
Option 2: disinvestment
Option 3: centralisation
Option 4: decentralisation
Correct Answer: disinvestment
Solution : The correct answer is disinvestment.
Disinvestment is the practice of selling government stock to private enterprises. Disinvestment can be done for a variety of purposes, including increasing income, improving efficiency, or reducing the role of the government in the economy.
Question : With which of the following sports are the teams 'Bengal Warriors, 'Haryana Steelers' and 'Bengaluru Bulls' associated?
Option 1: Hockey
Option 2: Cricket
Option 3: Kabaddi
Option 4: Football
Correct Answer: Kabaddi
Solution : The correct answer is Kabaddi.
The Bengaluru Bulls, Haryana Steelers and Bengaluru Warriors are players in the Pro Kabaddi League. A professional Kabaddi league exists in India called the Pro Kabaddi League. It was established in 2014. The Pro Kabaddi League is made up
Question : Tom can do a piece of work in 7 days, whereas Jay can do the same work in 14 days. How long will it take to finish the work if both work together?
Option 1: $5 \frac{2}{3}$ days
Option 2: $4 \frac{2}{3}$ days
Option 3: $7 \frac{2}{3}$ days
Option 4: $2 \frac{2}{3}$ days
Correct Answer: $4 \frac{2}{3}$ days
Solution : Time taken by Tom to complete the work = 7 days Part of work done by Tom in a day = $\frac{1}{7}$ Time taken by Jay to complete the work = 14 days Part of work done by Jay in a day =
Question : Directions: If × means +, + means −, − means ÷, and ÷ means ×, then what will come in place of the question mark? 13 × 6 ÷ 18 + 98 – 7 = ?
Option 1: 107
Option 2: 95
Option 3: 102
Option 4: 88
Correct Answer: 107
Solution : Given: 13 × 6 ÷ 18 + 98 – 7 = ?
On interchanging the signs given in the equation, the equation becomes – = 13 + 6 × 18 – 98 ÷ 7 = 13 + 6 × 18 – 14 = 13 +
Question : Directions: If M denotes –, N denotes ÷, O denotes ×, and P denotes +, then what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? √(169) O √(25) P 48 N 4 M 21 P 32 = ?
Option 1: 86
Option 2: 88
Option 3: 90
Option 4: 92
Correct Answer: 88
Solution : Given: √(169) O √(25) P 48 N 4 M 21 P 32 = ?
On replacing the letters with the assigned mathematical signs, the equation becomes – = √(169) × √(25) + 48 ÷ 4 – 21 + 32 = 13 × 5 + 12
Question : The national song of India, "Vande Mataram", is an excerpt taken from the novel ___________ written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Option 1: Saraswati Chandra
Option 2: Durgeshnandini
Option 3: Anand Math
Option 4: Bishabriksha
Correct Answer: Anand Math
Solution : The correct answer is Anand Math.
The national song, Vande Mataram, was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and was included in his novel Anand Math (1882). A Sanyasi army engages the British soldiers in combat in this political tale. On January 24, 1950,
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