Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : What is the average of the first six prime numbers?
Option 1: $6 \frac{1}{3}$
Option 2: $6 \frac{5}{6}$
Option 3: $6 \frac{2}{3}$
Option 4: $6 \frac{1}{6}$
Correct Answer: $6 \frac{5}{6}$
Solution : First six prime numbers = 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 ⇒ Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of numbers}}{\text{Frequency}}$ $=\frac{2+ 3+ 5+ 7+ 11+ 13}{6}$ $=\frac{41}{6}$ $= 6 \frac{5}{6}$ Hence, the correct answer is $6 \frac{5}{6}$.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Keep count of
Option 1: To remind of a deadline
Option 2: To act more politely
Option 3: To remember a total
Option 4: To accept an invitation
Correct Answer: To remember a total
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The idiom keep count of implies actively maintaining a record or tally of numbers or items. It suggests monitoring and documenting the ongoing total or quantity of something.
Therefore, among the given options, the
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words should be treated as meaningful words, and should not be related to each other based on the number of letters/consonants/vowels in the word. Alas : Woe :: Beauty : ?
Option 1: Expunge
Option 2: Inelegance
Option 3: Crudeness
Option 4: Charm
Correct Answer: Charm
Solution : Given: Alas : Woe :: Beauty : ?
The second term is the synonym of the first term – Like, Alas : Woe→Alas used to express grief, pity, or concern; woe is the synonym for alas. Similarly, follow the same pattern for Beauty : ?→Beauty
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the letters which when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below will complete the letter series. TR_ _QT _ EW _T_ _WQ _ RG_Q
Option 1: DWSQSFTW
Option 2: DWSQRFTW
Option 3: DWRQRFTW
Option 4: EWRQRFTW
Correct Answer: DWRQRFTW
Solution : Given: TR_ _QT _ EW _T_ _WQ _ RG_Q
To fill the series, we have to divide the series – TR_ _Q / T _ EW _ / T_ _WQ / _ RG_Q Let's check the given options – First option: DWSQSFTW; TRDW
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
I was happy to receive my father's _____ books.
Option 1: dog face
Option 2: dogleg
Option 3: dogging
Option 4: dog-eared
Correct Answer: dog-eared
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Dog-eared means the corners of the pages are turned down through use. This is the correct option, as it aligns with the context of receiving books and suggests that the books have been well-used or frequently read.
The
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Measure
Option 2: Subscrieb
Option 3: Rectify
Option 4: Branding
Correct Answer: Subscrieb
Solution : The second option is correct.
The correct spelling is subscribe. The incorrectly spelt word subscrieb can be corrected by interchanging the positions of "e" and "b" resulting in subscribe. It means to arrange to receive something regularly, typically a publication or service.
The meanings
Question : Tansen, the famous musician, often sang in the court of which ruler?
Option 1: Sher Shah Suri
Option 2: Akbar
Option 3: Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Option 4: Alauddin Khalji
Correct Answer: Akbar
Solution : The correct option is Akbar.
Tansen, the renowned musician, was a prominent figure in the court of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor of India. Tansen's contributions to Indian classical music and his association with Akbar's court during the 16th century are well-documented in history.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The manager noticed a discrepancy between the two audit reports.
Option 1: deliberate mistake
Option 2: selfish interest
Option 3: major difference
Option 4: great similarity
Correct Answer: major difference
In the context of the sentence, "discrepancy" refers to a disagreement or inconsistency between the two audit reports. "Major difference" effectively conveys the idea of a significant variance or contrast between the reports.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Directions: In the following question, choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.
Our company aims "on help" students with disabilities to live and study independently.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation: The phrase on help should be replaced with to help to convey the intended meaning that the company's goal is to assist students with disabilities in living and studying independently.
The action verb help should be
Question : The temperate grasslands of South America are called
Option 1: Prairies
Option 2: Pampas
Option 3: Downs
Option 4: Steppes
Correct Answer: Pampas
Solution : The correct option is Pampas.
Grasslands are often flat, wide land between subtropical deserts and high-latitude temperate forests. The South American Pampas are a temperate grassland. Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Andes Mountains, there are 300,000 sq. miles of flat, productive plains.
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