Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: A health drink company prepares the drink in three flavours: P, Q, and R. The production of three flavours over six years has been expressed on a bar graph below. Study the graph and answer the question. Production of 3 different flavours of health drinks by the company in 6 years (in lakh bottles): Which of the following years is the percentage rise or fall in production from the previous year the maximum for the flavour Q?
Option 1: 2007
Option 2: 2009
Option 3: 2010
Option 4: 2006
Correct Answer: 2007
Solution : For the year 2006, Production of flavour Q in 2006 = 60 lakh Production of flavour Q in 2005 = 55 lakh Percentage change = $\frac{\text{Production of flavour Q in 2006 – Production of flavour Q in 2007}}{\text{Production of flavour Q in 2005}}$ × 100
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
Option 1: 51
Option 2: 61
Option 3: 47
Option 4: 52
Correct Answer: 51
Solution : Multiply row one with row two and subtract the resultant by row three, to get the required missing number in row four –
In column one : 9 × 6 – 4 = 54 – 4 = 50 In column three: 7 × 8 –
Question : What is the value of $\frac{(a^2+b^2)(a-b)-(a-b)^3}{a^2b-ab^2}?$
Option 1: $0$
Option 2: $1$
Option 3: $–1$
Option 4: $2$
Correct Answer: $2$
Solution : Given: $\frac{(a^2+b^2)(a-b)-(a-b)^3}{a^2b-ab^2}$ = $\frac{(a-b)(a^2+b^2-(a-b)^2)}{ab(a-b)}$ = $\frac{a^2+b^2-a^2+2ab-b^2}{ab}$ = $\frac{2ab}{ab}$ = $2$ Hence, the correct answer is $2$.
Question : A certain sum becomes 7 times in 8 years at Simple Interest, then in how many years will it become 19 times of itself?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 28
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Let the sum be P. Total amount for 8 years = 7P Simple Interest for 8 years = 7P – P = 6P If total amount = 19P, Simple Interest = 18P 18P interest will be received in 24 years since P interest was received
Question : Linthoi Chanambam is associated with which of the following sports events?
Option 1: Cricket
Option 2: Chess
Option 3: Badminton
Option 4: Judo
Correct Answer: Judo
Solution : The correct answer is Judo
At the Judo World Championships, Linthoi Chanambam made history by becoming the first Indian medallist to win gold in the women's 57 kg division. The 15-year-old judoka from Manipur won the World Judo Cadet (U18) Championships in gold medal fashion.
Question : Which of the following is not a branch of the federal form of government?
Option 1: Judiciary
Option 2: Executive
Option 3: Legislative
Option 4: Media
Correct Answer: Media
Solution : The answer is Media.
A federation is a government system with separate powers for the centre and states, governed by a written constitution. India's Constitution recognises and protects the media's role in democracy, upholding freedom of the press and expression. This enables the media
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Break a leg
Option 1: To hurt someone
Option 2: To avoid someone
Option 3: To wish someone good luck
Option 4: To love someone
Correct Answer: To wish someone good luck
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The idiom "Break a leg" is a theatrical expression used to wish someone good luck or success, especially before a performance or important event. Instead, using the phrase "Break a leg" is a
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She has inherited her fondness ______ tennis from her parents.
Option 1: to
Option 2: at
Option 3: for
Option 4: by
Correct Answer: for
Explanation: "For" is the appropriate preposition to indicate fondness or liking for something. In this context, "for" is functioning as a preposition of purpose or to indicate a specific relationship between "fondness" and "tennis". It shows the reason
Question : Which of the following pair of Thumri singing – characteristics is correct?
I. Poorab – fairly slow and staid
II. Punjab – more mercurial.
Option 1: Only I
Option 2: Both I and II
Option 3: Only II
Option 4: Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: Both I and II
Solution : The correct answer is Both I and II.
Vocals are used in the Indian musical genre known as thumri. It is particularly well-known in Uttar Pradesh. The lyrics are usually written in two Hindi dialects from Uttar Pradesh, Awadhi and Brij Bhasha.
Question : Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The table shows the consumption of various grains by four families of four members each from 2002 to 2005.
For the total of these four families, what is the difference (in kg) between the average consumption per year of wheat and that of oats?
Option 1: 129.5
Option 2: 90.67
Option 3: 70.75
Option 4: 63.5
Correct Answer: 70.75
Solution : Average consumption per year of wheat = $\frac{162 + 196 + 187 + 189}{4}$ = $\frac{734}{4}$ = 183.5 Average consumption per year of oats = $\frac{131 + 116 + 103 + 101}{4}$ = $\frac{451}{4}$ = 112.75 $\therefore$ Difference = 183.5 – 112.75 = 70.75 Hence,
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