Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditures relating to his office are charged on the ____________of India.
Option 1: contingency fund
Option 2: estimates fund
Option 3: consolidated fund
Option 4: public accounts fund
Correct Answer: consolidated fund
Solution : The correct answer is Consolidated Fund.
The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditures relating to his office are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India. The budget consists of two types of expenditure - the expenditure 'charged' upon the Consolidated
Question : Directions: Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face showing 5.
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : According to the dice rule, if two or three positions of the same dice are given with two common faces but in different orientations then out of those two common faces the faces that are not common are opposite to each other.
Therefore, the opposite
Question : Directions: There is a family of six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U. They are a Lawyer, Doctor, Teacher, Salesman, Engineer and Manager. There are two married couples in the family. S, the Salesman is married to the lady Teacher. The Doctor is married to the Lawyer. U, the Manager, is the son of Q and brother of T. R, the Lawyer, is the daughter-in-law of P. T is the unmarried Engineer. P is the grandmother of U. Which of the following is one of the married couples?
Option 1: T and R
Option 2: P and S
Option 3: S and Q
Option 4: T and P
Correct Answer: P and S
Solution : According to the given information, the family tree is as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. So, from the above family tree, it can be said that P (Teacher) is married
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).
We hurried to the door, but nobody is there.
(1) nobody was there
(2) nobody are there
(3) nobody were there
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
The reason for this improvement is that the tense of the verb should match the past tense of the action "hurried," so "was" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to be" to use in this
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by Three conclusions numbered I, II and III. 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 plains are mountains. No sea is a mountain. Some valleys are seas. Conclusions: I. Some valleys are plains. II. No valley is a mountain. III. No sea is a plain.
Option 1: Only conclusion III follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion III follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some valleys are plains – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no definite relation between valleys and plains.
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. You wanted to speak but you controlled yourself and became patient. What have you done?
Option 1: Pin drop silence
Option 2: Dragged your feet
Option 3: Herculean task
Option 4: Held your horses
Correct Answer: Held your horses
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The most appropriate idiom for this situation is, held your horses. This idiom means to wait, be patient, or restrain oneself.
The meanings of the other idioms are as follows:
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
FEROCIOUS
Option 1: ruthless
Option 2: fearless
Option 3: gentle
Option 4: brutal
Correct Answer: gentle
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Ferocious means extremely fierce, violent, or aggressive. Its antonym, gentle, describes something that is kind, mild, calm, or not harsh in nature.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : The Supreme Court of India was set up:
Option 1: by the constitution
Option 2: by a law of parliament
Option 3: by presidential order
Option 4: by the act of 1947
Correct Answer: by the constitution
Solution : The correct answer is by the Constitution.
The Supreme Court of India was established by the Constitution. A Chief Justice and seven other judges were to make up the Supreme Court under the original 1950 Constitution, leaving it to Parliament to increase this
Question : Which of the following regions has more seasonal contrast than other regions of India?
Option 1: Interiors of India
Option 2: Coastal areas of India
Option 3: Hilly areas of India
Option 4: Islands of India
Correct Answer: Interiors of India
Solution : The correct answer is Interiors of India.
The variation in temperature and precipitation occurs due to the revolving of the Earth around the sun, and the rainfall also varies with the seasons. The temperature and precipitation change with the change of place, and
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