Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The doctor often made his patients ______ for long.
Option 1: waited
Option 2: waiting
Option 3: to wait
Option 4: wait
Correct Answer: wait
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Made is a causative verb in this sentence and causative verbs are followed by the first form of the verb.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: The doctor often made his patients wait for long.
Question : If Ram’s income exceeds Shyam’s income by 70% and Shyam’s income is less than Sohan’s income by 30%, then find the ratio of the incomes of Ram and Sohan.
Option 1: 119 : 100
Option 2: 121 : 102
Option 3: 120 : 101
Option 4: 118 : 99
Correct Answer: 119 : 100
Solution : Given: Ram’s income exceeds Shyam’s income by 70% and Shyam’s income is less than Sohan’s income by 30%. Let R, S, and H be Ram, Shyam, and Sohan's income respectively. Now, R = S + 0.7S = 1.7H and S = H -
Question : Directions: Which figure from the given options would replace the question mark (?) if the following figure series were to be continued?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figure series, the pattern is as follows –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Awkward
Option 1: Adroit
Option 2: Tender
Option 3: Cordial
Option 4: Catchy
Correct Answer: Adroit
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
Adroit means skilful or clever, contrasting with awkward, which implies a lack of skill or finesse. The word awkward describes something clumsy or uncomfortable.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question :
Cheap money means:
low rates of interest
low level of savings
Option 3: low-level income
Option 4: excess of black money
Solution : The correct answer is low rates of interest.
When interest rates are low, it is less expensive for people and businesses to borrow money from financial institutions. This is referred to as having "cheap money". This can encourage consumption and
Question : Which of the following is an example of simple harmonic motion?
Option 1: Earth spinning on its axis.
Option 2: Simple pendulum motion.
Option 3: Ball bouncing on floor.
Option 4: Motion of a ceiling fan
Correct Answer: Simple pendulum motion.
Solution : The correct option is Simple Pendulum motion.
Simple harmonic motion is exemplified by pendulum motion. Simple harmonic motion happens when an item is subjected to a restoring force that is proportional to its displacement from a fixed point. The restoring force in
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Rabindranath Tagore founded a small school at Santiniketan in 1901 and Kala Bhavan, an art school, in 1919, which (1)________ became a part of the Visvabharati University founded in 1921. Located in an (2)________ village some distance from the city of Calcutta, Kala Bhavan presented an alternative methodology of art training in which studio-based practice was (3)________ in favour of learning through observation and living as a part of nature. The natural surroundings, with the (4)________ of bare red earth dotted with trees, the colours of the changing seasons, and the animals and birds (5)________ inspiration to students.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: normal
Option 2: magical
Option 3: reliable
Option 4: idyllic
Correct Answer: idyllic
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The word "idyllic" means charmingly picturesque or naturally peaceful, and in the context of the passage, it suggests that the village where Kala Bhavan is located has qualities of natural beauty and tranquilly. This term fits well with
Question : Which article of the constitution clarifies that policies like "reservation" do not violate the right to equality?
Option 1: Article 16 (4)
Option 2: Article 14 (1)
Option 3: Article 21
Option 4: Article 15 (2)
Correct Answer: Article 16 (4)
Solution : The correct answer is Article 16 (4).
Article 16 (4) of the constitution explicitly clarifies that a policy like reservation will not be seen as a violation of the right to equality. It provides that the state can make any provision
Question : What is the value of the given expression? $\frac{1}{12}+\frac{1}{16}+\frac{1}{8}$
Option 1: $\frac{13}{48}$
Option 2: $\frac{10}{72}$
Option 3: $\frac{3}{48}$
Option 4: $\frac{13}{18}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{13}{48}$
Solution : $\frac{1}{12}+\frac{1}{16}+\frac{1}{8}$ = $\frac{4+3+6}{48}$ = $\frac{13}{48}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{13}{48}$.
Question : At some rate of Simple interest, A lent Rs. 6,000 to B for 2 years and Rs. 1,500 to C for 4 years and received 900 as interest from both of them together. The Rate of interest per annum was:
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 6%
Option 3: 8%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 5%
Solution : First sum, $P_1$ = Rs. 6,000 First term, $n_1$ = 2 years Second sum, $P_2$ = Rs. 1,500 Second term, $n_2$ = 4 years Interest, SI = Rs. 900 Let $R$ be the rate. We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ According
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