Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Please ________that the lights are switched off at night.
Option 1: insure
Option 2: assure
Option 3: ensure
Option 4: censure
Correct Answer: ensure
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
It means to make certain or guarantee that something happens. In this context, it conveys the idea that you should take action to make sure the lights are switched off at night.
The meanings of the
Question : Which of the following Presidents of India also served as the Union Labour Minister?
Option 1: Zakir Hussain
Option 2: Ram Nath Kovind
Option 3: V. V. Giri
Option 4: N Sanjiva Reddy
Correct Answer: V. V. Giri
Solution : The correct option is V.V. Giri
Varahagiri Venkata Giri (V. V. Giri) served as the Union Labour Minister. He held this position from 1952 to 1957, playing a crucial role in shaping India's labour policies during a period of rapid industrialization. V. V.
Question : Which of the following characteristics is not correct about Tropical Evergreen forests?
Option 1: These forests are well-stratified.
Option 2: In these forests, trees reach great heights up to 60m or above.
Option 3: These forests receive annual precipitation of about 100 cm.
Option 4: They are found in warm and humid areas.
Correct Answer: These forests receive annual precipitation of about 100 cm.
Solution : The correct option is These forests receive annual precipitation of about 100 cm.
The characteristic that is not correct about Tropical Evergreen forests in the given statement is the annual precipitation of about 100 cm. Tropical Evergreen
Question : Some words in the following sentences have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error. Why is everyone so dressed up? What’s the occaseon? Is it a wedding?
Option 1: wedding
Option 2: occaseon
Option 3: everyone
Option 4: dressed
Correct Answer: occaseon
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The correct spelling of the word is "occasion". An occasion refers to a particular time or event, especially one that is important or significant. In the context of the sentence, it refers to a special event, like a
Question : Actor Kamal Haasan is the Founder and President of the political party ______.
Option 1: Dhiravida Thelugar Munnetra Kazhagam
Option 2: Marumalarchi Tamizhakam
Option 3: Makkal Needhi Maiam
Option 4: Thayaka Marumalarchi Kazhagam
Correct Answer: Makkal Needhi Maiam
Solution : The correct answer is Makkal Needhi Maiam.
The original president of Makkal Needhi Maiam, Mr. Kamal Haasan, affectionately known as Nammavar, has ruled Indian cinema as the unmatched pinnacle of the film industry.on February 21, 2018, in Madurai, he founded Makkal Needhi Maiam,
Question : In a $\triangle \mathrm{ABC}$, the bisectors of $\angle \mathrm{B}$ and $\angle \mathrm{C}$ meet at $\mathrm{O}$. If $\angle \mathrm{BOC}=142^{\circ}$, then the measure of $\angle \mathrm{A}$ is:
Option 1: $52^\circ$
Option 2: $68^\circ$
Option 3: $104^\circ$
Option 4: $116^\circ$
Correct Answer: $104^\circ$
Solution : Given: $\angle BOC=142^\circ$ In $\triangle BOC$, ⇒ $\angle BOC+\angle OBC+\angle OCB=180^\circ$ ($\because$ OB and OC bisect $\angle B$ and $\angle C$ respectively) ⇒ $\angle BOC+\frac{1}{2}\angle B+\frac{1}{2}\angle C=180^\circ$ ⇒ $\angle BOC=180^\circ-\frac{1}{2}(\angle B+\angle C)$ ⇒ $\angle BOC=180^\circ-\frac{1}{2}(180^\circ-\angle A)$ ⇒ $\angle BOC=90^\circ+\frac{1}{2}\angle A$ ⇒ $142^\circ=90^\circ+\frac{1}{2}\angle A$ ⇒ $52^\circ=\frac{1}{2}\angle
Question : Directions: Study the following line chart carefully and answer the questions given below it. The following chart represents the number of employees recruited in different years in a company.
What was the ratio of number of employees recruited in the year 2011 to that in the year 2013?
Option 1: 2 : 3
Option 2: 9 : 10
Option 3: 10 : 9
Option 4: 5 : 9
Correct Answer: 9 : 10
Solution : Using the graph provided. Number of employees recruited in the year 2011 = 45 Number of employees recruited in the year 2013 = 50 Their ratio = 45 : 50 = 9 : 10 Hence, the correct answer is 9 : 10.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. The office management was in dire straits after the financial crash.
Option 1: To be extremely happy
Option 2: In a very bad situation
Option 3: Being direct or fair
Option 4: To walk on already trodden paths
Correct Answer: In a very bad situation
Solution : The correct answer to this question is the second option.
The idiom dire straits originates from the nautical term "straits," referring to narrow and turbulent water passages. In modern usage, dire straits is used metaphorically to describe an extremely difficult or
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
He has a good command over both English and French is known to all.
(1) That he has a good command over both English and French is known to all.
(2) That is known he has a good command over both English and French to all.
(3) That a good command over both English and French he has is known to all.
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
It provides a clear and grammatically correct sentence structure. It states that the fact that he has a good command of both English and French is known to everyone.
The other options have incorrect word order and
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
Mathematics and Chemistry are (1) / more easier than (2) / Physics and Biology. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The phrase "more easier" should be replaced with "easier" since it is grammatically incorrect. The sentence conveys the meaning that two subjects are easier in comparison of the other two subjects. The word "easier" already
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