Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. Between Raima and Saima, the former is intelligent, while the latter is beautiful.
Option 1: later is
Option 2: letter is
Option 3: No substitution required
Option 4: later was
Correct Answer: No substitution required
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The sentence is grammatically correct as it is, and there is no need to substitute the underlined segment. The former and the latter correctly refer to the preceding individuals (Raima and Saima) in the sentence.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Honour given for some achievement.
Option 1: Placard
Option 2: Laurel
Option 3: Party
Option 4: Gift
Correct Answer: Laurel
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
Laurel is a metaphorical expression, often referring to a wreath made of laurel leaves, symbolising victory, honour, or distinction. This term is commonly used to acknowledge and celebrate accomplishments.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All dogs are cats. No cat is a rat. Conclusions: I. Some rats are cats. II. Some dogs are rats.
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows – Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some rats are cats – From the above diagram, it is clear that there is a negative relation between rats and
Question : In which of the following places is the Govardhan Math located?
Option 1: Badrinath
Option 2: Dwarka
Option 3: Sringeri
Option 4: Puri
Correct Answer: Puri
Solution : The correct option is Puri
In the Odisha state of Puri, there is the Govardhan Math. It is one of the four cardinal institutions (mathas) that eminent philosopher and theologian Adi Shankaracharya developed in an attempt to fortify and revitalise Hinduism. Lord Jagannath is a
Question : Muhammad Ghori was defeated by a ______ ruler in 1191.
Option 1: Gahadavala
Option 2: Maurya
Option 3: Chahamana
Option 4: Chalukya
Correct Answer: Chahamana
Solution : The correct answer is Chahamana
The most well-known Chahamana king was Prithviraj III (1168–1192). He defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori of Afghanistan in 1191 but fell short of him the next year, in 1192. Prithviraj was taken prisoner after the Rajput army was ultimately routed.
Question : If 42, 36, and 35 are the first three terms of a proportion, then the fourth term is:
Option 1: 27
Option 2: 28
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 32
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : Let the fourth term be $x$. According to the question, ⇒ $42 × x = 36 × 35$ ⇒ $x = \frac{36 × 35}{42} = 30$ Hence, the correct answer is 30.
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. South Korea is the most cosmetically (1)______ country on Earth. Beauty editors estimate that it is because of the government’s heavy investment (2)______ industry. It is ahead of its competitors, and its citizens (3)_____ twice as much on skincare products as consumers in the United States, the UK, and France. Korean shoppers are (4)______ the world’s most discerning. Eight out of 10 Korean women in their 20s and 30s use an app that (5)_____ like a cosmetics-specific, to debate the merits of various common ingredients. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: dissolves
Option 2: stops
Option 3: malfunctions
Option 4: functions
Correct Answer: functions
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The sentence mentions that Korean women in their 20s and 30s use an app that "functions like a cosmetics-specific" to debate the merits of various common ingredients. The word functions here implies that the app operates or
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ULTERIOR is written as 33259969. How will NAVIGATION be written in that language?
Option 1: 5149712965
Option 2: 1412297215
Option 3: 1419712915
Option 4: 5149722965
Correct Answer: 5149712965
Solution : Given: ULTERIOR is written as 33259969.
Add the two-digit positional value of each alphabet in itself and write the one-digit positional value of the ULTERIOR, to obtain the required code – U(21) → 2 + 1 = 3; L(12) → 1 + 2 = 3;
Question :
Milk is not considered a balanced diet now-a-days because of the absence of :
Option 1:
Magnesium and vitamin D
Option 2:
Iron and viramin C
Option 3:
Calcium and vitamin C
Option 4: Iron and vitamin A
Correct Answer:
Solution : The correct option is Iron and viramin C
Milk is a healthy drink that contains a variety of essential nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, protein, and B vitamins. However, it is not considered a complete diet since it lacks several essential
Question : The monthly salary of a person was INR 50,000. He spent on three heads—personal and family expenses (E), taxes (T), and philanthropy (P), and the rest were his savings. E was 50% of the income, T was 20% of E and P was 15% of T. When his salary was raised by 40%, he maintained the percentage level of E, but T became 30% of E and P became 20% of T. By what percentage is the new savings more or less than the earlier savings? (correct up to one decimal place)
Option 1: 16.4% more
Option 2: 8.2% less
Option 3: 8.2% more
Option 4: 16.4% less
Correct Answer: 16.4% more
Solution : Let the total income of the person be 100. Let E = expenditure, T = tax and P = philanthropy E = 50 T = $50 \times \frac{20}{100} = 10$ P = $10 \times \frac{15}{100} = 1.5$ His savings = $100 - 50 -
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