Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. The Board of Film Analysts vituperated the novice Indonesian filmmaker and cancelled its nomination for the ‘Golden Globe Award’.
Option 1: lamented the untimely death of
Option 2: censured with harsh and abusive language
Option 3: dealt in a delicate and polite manner
Option 4: recognised and praised the talent of
Correct Answer: censured with harsh and abusive language
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: In the given sentence, the word vituperated means to criticise or censure someone with harsh and abusive language. It captures the idea of expressing disapproval with strong language or rebuke.
So,
Question : Directions: In the following question, which answer figure will complete the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a code language, PARENT is written as 11, 26, 9, 22, 13, 7, and DUMPSTER is written as 23, 6, 14, 11, 8, 7, 22, 9. How will FLASK be written in that language?
Option 1: 16, 8, 26, 15, 21
Option 2: 21, 15, 8, 26, 16
Option 3: 16, 8, 15, 26, 21
Option 4: 21, 15, 26, 8, 16
Correct Answer: 21, 15, 26, 8, 16
Solution : Given: PARENT is written as 11, 26, 9, 22, 13, 7, and DUMPSTER is written as 23, 6, 14, 11, 8, 7, 22, 9.
Write the opposite position values of the letters of PARENT to obtain the required code –
P→11;
Question : Directions: Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 124,140,128,136,132, ?
Option 1: 132
Option 2: 136
Option 3: 130
Option 4: 128
Correct Answer: 132
Solution : Given: 124,140,128,136,132, ?
Add 4 and subtract 4 from each alternative number to get the missing number –
So, 132 is the required missing number in the series. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Ustad Bundu Khan and Santosh Mishra are the famous players of which musical instruments:
Option 1: Sitar
Option 2: Shehnai
Option 3: Sarangi
Option 4: Sarod
Correct Answer: Sarangi
Solution : The correct option is Sarangi.
Ustad Bundu Khan was known for his mastery of Sarangi. He was a musician and music theorist. In June 1934, he authored a music book, Jauhar e Mausiqi, which was simultaneously released in Hindi and Urdu.
Question : The radius of the incircle of a triangle is 2 cm. If the area of the triangle is 6 cm2, then its perimeter is:
Option 1: 2 cm
Option 2: 3 cm
Option 3: 6 cm
Option 4: 9 cm
Correct Answer: 6 cm
Solution : Since the radius of the incircle is 2 cm. $\therefore$ OD = OE = OF = 2 cm $\therefore$ Area of $\triangle$ABC = Area of $\triangle$AOB + Area of $\triangle$BOC + Area of $\triangle$AOC ⇒ $6 = \frac{1}{2} \times AB \times 2+\frac{1}{2} \times BC
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Spontaneous
Option 1: Attractive
Option 2: Exhaustive
Option 3: Instinctive
Option 4: Acquisitive
Correct Answer: Instinctive
Spontaneous refers to something done or occurring naturally, without premeditation or external stimulus. Instinctive closely matches this meaning, as it describes actions or reactions that are natural, automatic, and arise from an inherent inclination rather than conscious
Question : From which country’s constitution has the Constitution of India borrowed the feature of Single Citizenship and a Parliamentary system of Government?
Option 1: Australia
Option 2: Canada
Option 3: The US
Option 4: The UK
Correct Answer: The UK
Solution : The correct option is the UK.
The Constitution of India borrowed the feature of single citizenship from the British Constitution. However, the idea of a parliamentary system of government is influenced by the British model, with adaptations to suit the Indian context, making
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The subordinates will vituperate us when they are irritated.
Option 1: Blame
Option 2: Abuse
Option 3: Praise
Option 4: Demean
Correct Answer: Praise
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Explanation: Vituperate means to criticise or berate harshly, so its opposite would be to praise or commend someone, offering warm approval or admiration instead of harsh criticism. The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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