Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, HIGHLY is written as GRHYOH, and CLEVER is written as EOCRVV. How will HORROR be written in that language?
Option 1: JRLPDB
Option 2: RLHRLR
Option 3: JPRDER
Option 4: RKJPED
Correct Answer: RLHRLR
Solution : Given: HIGHLY is written as GRHYOH, and CLEVER is written as EOCRVV.
Change the position of letters and write opposite letters of the second and fifth letter of HIGHLY, to obtain the required code –
Thus, HIGHLY is written as GRHYOH. And in, CLEVER is written as EOCRVV –
Thus, CLEVER is written as EOCRVV. Similarly, by following the same pattern for HORROR –
Thus, HORROR is written as RLHRLR in the code language. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check which of the option figures can exactly fit in the given question figure. By comparison of all the option figures, only the third option figure is embedded in the given question figure.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. ENCOURAGE
Option 1: COURAGE
Option 2: COURT
Option 3: RACE
Option 4: ENCORE
Correct Answer: COURT
Solution : Given: ENCOURAGE
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word ENCOURAGE – First option: COURAGE; All the letters of COURAGE are present in the word ENCOURAGE. Second option: COURT; T is not present in the word ENCOURAGE. Therefore, all the letters of COURT are not present in the word ENCOURAGE. Third option: RACE; All the letters of RACE are present in the word ENCOURAGE. Fourth option: ENCORE; All the letters of ENCORE are present in the word ENCOURAGE.
So, COURT cannot be formed with the letters of the word ENCOURAGE. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : How many positive factors of 40 are there?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : 40 = 23 × 5 If N = am × bn, where a and b are prime numbers, the number of positive factors of N = (m+1) × (n+1) The number of positive factors of 40 = (3+1) × (1+1) = 8 Hence, the correct answer is 8.
Question : Sultan of Johor Cup is a tournament of which sport?
Option 1: Football
Option 2: Cricket
Option 3: Hockey
Option 4: Badminton
Correct Answer: Hockey
Solution : The correct answer is Hockey.
The Sultan of Johar Cup is an annual, international under-21 men's hockey tournament. This tournament is held in Malaysia annually. The first edition of this tournament was held in 2011. India and Great Britain are the most successful teams, who won the tournament three times.
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
Option 1: Merriment
Option 2: Yearn
Option 3: Zenith
Option 4: Miniture
Correct Answer: Miniture
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The incorrectly spelt word is "miniture". The correct spelling is miniature, which refers to something that is smaller in scale or size than normal. It can be a small version or representation of something larger. It can be a tiny replica or a reduced-size model of an object, scene, or artwork.
Question : The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from two points on the ground at distances 32 m and 18 m from its base and in the same straight line with it are complementary. The height (in m) of the tower is____________.
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 16
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Given : BD = 32 m BC = 18 cm Since $\angle$ADB and $\angle$ACB are complimentary. So, Height of the tower $AB = \sqrt{BD×BC}=\sqrt{32\ \times\ 18 } = 24$ Hence, the correct answer is 24.
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the Dictionary and locate the last word.
Option 1: Frankenstein
Option 2: Frankincense
Option 3: Frankalmoign
Option 4: Frauendienst
Correct Answer: Frauendienst
Solution : Given: a. Frankenstein b. Frankincense c. Frankalmoign d. Frauendienst
Step 1: Compare the first, second, and third letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter F and are followed by r, and a, then move on to the next letter. Step 2: The fourth letter of each word is either n or u. Based on the alphabetical order of these letters, we can arrange them – Frankenstein, Frankincense, Frankalmoign, Frauendienst. Step 3: Compare the sixth letter of (Frankenstein, Frankincense, Frankalmoign). Based on the alphabetical order of these letters, we can arrange them – Frankalmoign, Frankenstein, Frankincense. So, the sequence is Frankalmoign, Frankenstein, Frankincense, Frauendienst.
Therefore, Frauendienst will come last. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
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 as the right side, and the right side will appear as the left side. However, the top and bottom of the reflected image will remain the same. Thus, the correct mirror image of the given figure will be –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Which of the following places experiences extreme cold in winter and pleasant weather in summer?
Option 1: Amritsar
Option 2: Leh
Option 3: Chennai
Option 4: New Delhi
Correct Answer: Leh
Solution : The correct option is Leh.
Leh, a region in the northern part of India, experiences extreme cold in winter due to its high altitude and mountainous terrain. Winters in Leh are harsh, with temperatures dropping significantly below freezing, and the area often receives heavy snowfall. In contrast, during the summer months, Leh tends to have relatively pleasant weather. Daytime temperatures can rise to comfortable levels.
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