Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
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: Some classes are theories. Some theories are lessons. Conclusions: I. All classes can never be lessons. II. All theories being classes is a possibility.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statement is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: All classes can never be lessons – It is a possibility that the circles representing classes and lessons do not overlap. But
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 64 – 109
Option 2: 36 – 83
Option 3: 42 – 87
Option 4: 102 – 147
Correct Answer: 36 – 83
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 64 – 109; 109 – 64 = 45 Second option: 36 – 83; 83 – 36 = 47 Third option: 42 – 87; 87 – 42 = 45 Fourth option: 102 – 147; 147 – 102
Question : Directions: Raju faces North and moves 20 km, then he turns to his right and moves 20 km and then he moves 10 km in North-East, then he turns to his right and moves 20 km and then he turns to his right and moves 20 km and again he turned to his left and moves 20 km. Now in which direction Raju is facing?
Option 1: South-East
Option 2: North-East
Option 3: South-West
Option 4: North-West
Correct Answer: South-East
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the direction in which Raju is facing.
So, Raju is facing the South-East direction. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : How many times has Pakistan reached the final of the ICC Men’s World Cup as of 2022?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 0
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct answer is 2.
Pakistan has reached the final of the ICC Men's World Cup two times and won the cricket World Cup in 1992 under the captaincy of Imran Khan, and it was runners-up in the 1999 World Cup. Australia won the
Question : Who was the ruler of Delhi when Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in the third Battle of Panipat in 1761?
Option 1: Alamgir I
Option 2: Muhammad Shah
Option 3: Jahandar Shah
Option 4: Shah Alam II
Correct Answer: Shah Alam II
Solution : The correct answer is Shah Alam II.
The third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761 between the Durrani Kingdom of Afghanistan, led by Ahmad Shah Abdali, and the Marathas. In this war, Ahmad Shah Abdali emerged victorious, leading to the decline of
Question : Which among the following birds impersonates the calls of other birds to steal food?
Option 1: Drongo
Option 2: Eagle
Option 3: Owl
Option 4: Mynah
Correct Answer: Drongo
Solution : The correct option is drongo.
The drongo, a clever bird found in Asia and Africa, is known for its exceptional mimicry skills. Using its imitative talents, the drongo mimics the calls of other birds to create false alarms, causing them to flee and
Question : Directions: Four letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter cluster.
Option 1: WYRS
Option 2: PSJK
Option 3: PRKL
Option 4: FHAB
Correct Answer: PSJK
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: WYRS; W + 2 = Y; Y – 7 = R; R + 1 = S Second option: PSJK; P + 3 = S; S – 9 = J; J + 1 = K Third option: PRKL; P
Question : The salary of Arpit fell by 5% after 1 year and further fell by 8% after the second year due to bad performance. Initially, his salary was INR 80,000. What is his current salary (in INR)?
Option 1: 69620
Option 2: 69920
Option 3: 70920
Option 4: 65720
Correct Answer: 69920
Solution : Given: Initial salary = 80000 $a$ = 5% and $b$ = 8% Now, Final salary = Initial salary $×\frac{100 - a}{100}×\frac{100 - b}{100}$ = $80000×\frac{100 - 5}{100}×\frac{100 - 8}{100}$ = $80000×\frac{95}{100}×$ $\frac{92}{100}$ = INR 69920 Hence, the correct answer is INR 69920.
Question : How many times has India won gold in men's hockey at the Olympics?
Option 1: Eight
Option 2: Six
Option 3: Five
Option 4: Four
Correct Answer: Eight
Solution : The correct answer is Eight.
India's hockey team, with eight gold medals —1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964 and 1980—is the most successful in Olympic history.
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. The number of employees recruited in 2015 was 40% more than that recruited in 2014. How many employees were recruited in 2015?
Option 1: 56
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 64
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 56
Solution : Employees recruited in 2014 = 40 Employees recruited in 2015 = 40% more than 40 = $40+\frac{40}{100}\times40$ = 40 + 16 = 56 Hence, the correct answer is 56.
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