Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Rajib's habit of sneering at the beliefs of others often hurts others' sentiments.
Option 1: manipulation
Option 2: cynicism
Option 3: certainty
Option 4: cleverness
Correct Answer: cynicism
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: "Cynicism" refers to the belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest, often accompanied by a mocking or sneering attitude. In the context of the sentence, Rajib's habit of sneering at the beliefs of others reflects a
Question : Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The accident site had become a bear garden by afternoon.
Option 1: A place of noise and disturbance
Option 2: A peaceful place
Option 3: A soothing environment
Option 4: Unclean and dirty
Correct Answer: A place of noise and disturbance
Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.
The idiom bear garden is used to describe a place that is disorderly, chaotic, and characterised by loud noise and commotion. In the context of the given sentence, the use of the
Question : Directions: A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix (II) are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. D can be represented by 11, 42, etc, and I can be represented by 68, 99, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word NOSE.
Option 1: 21, 10, 78, 98
Option 2: 13, 22, 66, 56
Option 3: 02, 34, 59, 68
Option 4: 41, 42, 85, 86
Correct Answer: 21, 10, 78, 98
Solution : Given: NOSE
Number representations of each letter – N→02, 14, 21, 33, 40 O→03, 10, 22, 34, 41 S→59, 66, 78, 85, 97 E→55, 67, 79, 86, 98
First option: 21,10, 78, 98; All the letters of the word NOSE can be
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Even when the child accused the relative of inappropriate behaviour, the parents continued to play perfect hosts at the party instead of addressing the elephant in the room.
Option 1: Ignoring someone who seeks attention through false stories
Option 2: Punishing someone for inappropriate behaviour
Option 3: Revealing the secrets
Option 4: A big problem everyone is ignoring or afraid to talk about
Correct Answer: A big problem everyone is ignoring or afraid to talk about
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The idiom the elephant in the room is used to refer to a big, obvious problem or issue that everyone is avoiding or ignoring. In the given sentence,
Question : Two circles touch each other externally at C. AB is a direct common tangent to the two circles, A and B are points of contact, and $\angle CAB = 55^{\circ}$. Then $\angle ACB$ is:
Option 1: $35^{\circ}$
Option 2: $90^{\circ}$
Option 3: $55^{\circ}$
Option 4: $45^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $90^{\circ}$
Solution : Given: Two circles touch each other externally at C, and $\angle CAB = 55^{\circ}$. Tangents drawn from an exterior point to a circle have equal lengths. PA = PC ⇒ $\angle PCA= \angle PAC=x$ Also, PC = PB. ⇒ $\angle PBC= \angle PCB=y$ In $\triangle
Question : Directions: In a group of equal numbers of cows and herdsmen, the number of legs was 28 less than four times the number of heads. The number of herdsmen was?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 28
Option 3: 21
Option 4: 14
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Here, Number of cows = Number of herdsmen = X Let the total no. of legs = L and the total no. of heads = H
A cow has 4 legs and a herdsman has 2 legs. So, the total number of legs, L =
Question : Muscle fatigue occurs due to accumulation of ______.
Option 1: ATP
Option 2: ADP
Option 3: Lactic Acid
Option 4: Carbonic Acid
Correct Answer: Lactic Acid
Solution : The correct option is Lactic Acid.
Numerous reasons, such as the build-up of metabolic wastes like lactic acid, the exhaustion of energy stores (like ATP), faulty neurotransmitter communication, reduced oxygen delivery, and waste product accumulation, can cause muscle weariness. Inadequate rest, excessive muscle use,
Question : If interest is compounded half-yearly, then find the compound interest on INR 8,000 at 20% p.a. for 1 year.
Option 1: INR 1,675
Option 2: INR 1,690
Option 3: INR 1,685
Option 4: INR 1,680
Correct Answer: INR 1,680
Solution : Use : Amount = P(1+ $\frac{r}{n})^{nt}$, where r = interest rate (decimal) P = Principal n = number of terms in a year t = time period According to the question Amount = P(1+ $\frac{r}{n})^{nt}$ Now, ⇒ Amount = 8000(1+ $\frac{0.20}{2})^{2 × 1}$ =
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
He confidently asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted (that they did).
(1) that he did
(2) that they had
(3) that he is
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option "No Improvement" since the sentence is in the reported speech and doesn't need any change.
"They" is the correct plural pronoun that is used in the case of reported speech.
Thus, the correct statement is
Question : Directions: A girl walks 100 m straight from her home, to go to the market during her morning walk. Then she turns left for 60 m, then 85 m turning her right, and then again turns right for 60 m, she can see her shadow now. Therefore, in which direction is the entry gate of her house facing and what is the shortest distance from her current location to her home?
Option 1: South, 185 m
Option 2: North, 185 m
Option 3: East, 160 m
Option 4: North, 160 m
Correct Answer: South, 185 m
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
From the above diagram, the distance between her starting point and the endpoint = 100 + 85 = 185 m As she can see her shadow now, that means she is
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