Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : BIT is also known as ___________.
Option 1: binary language
Option 2: binary digit
Option 3: binary number
Option 4: gigabyte
Correct Answer: binary digit
Solution : The correct answer is the Binary digit.
A "bit" stands as the fundamental unit of information in the realm of computing and digital communication, with its name derived from "binary digit" — combining "b" from binary and "it" from "digit" to form "bit."
Question : Copper is associated with ____mitochondrial enzymes.
Option 1: Cytochrome oxidase
Option 2: Succinic dehydrogenase
Option 3: Catalase
Option 4: Acid phosphatase
Correct Answer: Cytochrome oxidase
Solution : The correct option is Cytochrome oxidase.
Copper is linked to cytochrome c oxidase, a key mitochondrial enzyme in the electron transport chain of cellular respiration. Cytochrome c oxidase is essential in the last phase of oxidative phosphorylation, where it enables the transfer of
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words in the order in which they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Candid 2. Cancel 3. Cachet 4. Cable 5. Canary
Option 1: 4, 2, 1, 3, 5
Option 2: 4, 3, 5, 2, 1
Option 3: 3, 5, 4, 1, 2
Option 4: 4, 3, 2, 1, 5
Correct Answer: 4, 3, 5, 2, 1
Solution : Given: 1. Candid 2. Cancel 3. Cachet 4. Cable 5. Canary
Step 1: Compare the first and second letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter C and are followed by a, then move on to
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Fascinating
Option 1: Unforgettable
Option 2: Tempting
Option 3: Seductive
Option 4: Repulsive
Correct Answer: Repulsive
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Fascinating describes something that is extremely interesting, captivating, or appealing. To find the antonym, we look for a word that describes something unappealing or causes strong dislike. Repulsive fits this description, as it suggests something causing intense aversion
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Foreigners often come across with serious difficulties in studying English.
(1) have to come across with
(2) have to come across with
(3) come across
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The reason for this improvement is that the phrasal verb, come across means to encounter or find something unexpectedly, which fits the context of foreigners encountering difficulties when studying English. The original sentence is grammatically incorrect because
Question : PQR is a triangle. The bisectors of the internal angle $\angle Q$ and external angle $\angle R$ intersect at S. If $\angle QSR=40^{\circ}$, then $\angle P$ is:
Option 1: $40^{\circ}$
Option 2: $60^{\circ}$
Option 3: $80^{\circ}$
Option 4: $30^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $80^{\circ}$
Solution : $\angle$QSR = 40$^\circ$ The exterior angle property of a triangle i.e. the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the interior opposite angle of a triangle. In $\triangle$PQR $\angle$PRT = $\angle$PQR + $\angle$QPR (exterior angle property of a triangle) ⇒ 2b
Question : Directions: Three of the following four–letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
Option 1: OMSVY
Option 2: ORUXA
Option 3: CFILO
Option 4: UXADG
Correct Answer: OMSVY
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: OMSVY; O – 2 = M, M + 6 = S, S + 3 = V, V + 3 = Y Second option: ORUXA; O + 3 = R, R + 3 = U, U + 3 =
Question : The compound interest amounts on a certain sum at a certain rate percentage p.a. for the second year and third year are INR 3,300 and INR 3,630, respectively. What is the amount of the same sum at the same rate in $2 \frac{1}{2}$ years, interest compounded yearly?
Option 1: INR 37,215
Option 2: INR 36,300
Option 3: INR 38,115
Option 4: INR 36,000
Correct Answer: INR 38,115
Solution : Compound Interest (CI) for 2nd year = INR 3300 CI for 3rd year = INR 3630 Interest rate = $\frac{(\text{CI of 3rd year} – \text{CI of 2nd year})}{\text{CI of 2nd year}}$ × 100% ⇒ Interest rate = $\frac{(3630 – 3300)}{3300}$ × 100 = 10%
Question : Directions: In the following question, choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.
I was born "in" 16 November in 1986.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: There is an error in the use of the preposition in the sentence. The preposition in should be replaced with on to indicate the date of birth of the speaker. When referring to a specific
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
The investors were / put off by the dirty / visage of the workshop.
Option 1: visage of the workshop
Option 2: put off by the dirty
Option 3: No error
Option 4: The investors were
Correct Answer: No error
Solution : The third option is correct.
The sentence is grammatically accurate and conveys the intended meaning that the investors lost interest in looking at the dirty workshop.
Therefore, the correct answer is no error.
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