Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The Himalayas have been divided based on regions from west to east. The correct order of regions from west to east is:
Option 1: Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
Option 2: Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
Option 3: Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Assam Himalayas and Nepal Himalayas
Option 4: Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Assam Himalayas and Kumaon Himalayas
Correct Answer: Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
Solution : The correct answer is Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas and Assam Himalayas.
The Himalayas are classified into four regions, from west to east. The first is the Punjab Himalayas, characterised by lower elevation and broader valleys.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. All members of the association adhere to a strict code of practice.
Option 1: observe
Option 2: cling
Option 3: flout
Option 4: comply
Correct Answer: flout
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The antonym of the underlined word "adhere" is "flout". While adhere means to stick to or follow a rule, flout means to openly disregard or disobey a rule or law. The meanings of the other options are
Question : ________ was the first Muslim ruler of Delhi.
Option 1: Akbar
Option 2: Shah Jahan
Option 3: Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Option 4: Alauddin Khalji
Correct Answer: Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Solution : The correct answer is Qutb ud-Din Aibak.
Qutb ud-Din Aibak was the first sultan of Delhi and a former slave of Muhammad Ghori. He set the stage for later Islamic dynasties to rule India. In 1175 AD, Muhammad Ghori invaded India. After
Question : Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given.
A list of the books referred to in a scholarly work
Option 1: bibliography
Option 2: bibliophile
Option 3: holography
Option 4: calligraphy
Correct Answer: bibliography
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
A "bibliography" is a list of books or other works referred to in a scholarly or academic work, and the purpose of a bibliography is to acknowledge and give credit to the sources used by the author.
Question : Find the HCF of 125, 250, and 750.
Option 1: 50
Option 2: 25
Option 3: 125
Option 4: 75
Correct Answer: 125
Solution : Given numbers = 125, 250, and 750 We can write these numbers as: 125 = 5 × 5 × 5 250 = 2 × 5 × 5 × 5 750 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 5 × 5 ⇒ HCF = 5 ×
Question : Directions: If + means −, − means ×, × means ÷, and ÷ means +, then what will be the value of the following expression? 12 − 3 + 15 × 5 ÷ 6 = ?
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 33
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 39
Correct Answer: 39
Solution : Given: + means −, − means ×, × means ÷, and ÷ means + 12 − 3 + 15 × 5 ÷ 6 = ?
After interchanging the given mathematical signs, we get – 12 × 3 – 15 ÷ 5 + 6 12 ×
Question : Namdapha National Park is in:
Option 1: Mizoram
Option 2: Manipur
Option 3: Tripura
Option 4: Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Arunachal Pradesh.
In north-eastern India, the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh is home to Namdapha National Park. Its total size is 1,985 km2, divided between a 1,808 km2 core region and a 177 km2 buffer
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bite your tongue
Option 1: To scold someone verbally
Option 2: To drink very heavily
Option 3: To avoid saying something
Option 4: To have something explored
Correct Answer: To avoid saying something
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The idiom "Bite your tongue" is used to express the idea of refraining from speaking, especially when one has an urge to say something that may be inappropriate, hurtful, or controversial. It implies exercising self-restraint
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.
(P) I told him (Q) the story (R) in details to make him understand it fully. (S) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation: The error in the original sentence is in the use of the plural form "details" after "in". The correct form should use the singular form "detail" because detail itself means complete information, which indicates a comprehensive
Question : Directions: If P denotes ×, Q denotes ÷, R denotes +, and S denotes –, then what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? 94 R 16 Q 2 P 7 S 64 R 13 P 2 = ?
Option 1: 120
Option 2: 118
Option 3: 108
Option 4: 112
Correct Answer: 112
Solution : Given: 94 R 16 Q 2 P 7 S 64 R 13 P 2 = ?
After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get – = 94 + 16 ÷ 2 × 7 – 64 + 13 × 2 = 94 + 8
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