Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Arjun starts from school and walks 4 km towards the west, turns right, and walks 3 km. Then he planned to return to school but only through the shortest path. What is the shortest distance between the school and the point where he stopped?
Option 1: 3 km
Option 2: 16 km
Option 3: 25 km
Option 4: 5 km
Correct Answer: 5 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the shortest distance from the starting point and to the endpoint travel by Arjun.
Here, A is the starting point and C is the finishing point of
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (Rotation is NOT allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the third option figure.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the odd letter pair from the given alternatives.
Option 1: AG
Option 2: RX
Option 3: EK
Option 4: MT
Correct Answer: MT
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: AG; A + 6 = G Second option: RX; R + 6 = X Third option: EK; E + 6 = K Fourth option: MT; M + 7 = T
The fourth option does not fit the pattern.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Extremely beautiful, elaborate or impressive
Option 1: Proficient
Option 2: Magnificent
Option 3: Transient
Option 4: Deficient
Correct Answer: Magnificent
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
"Magnificent" is the word that best matches the description of being "extremely beautiful, elaborate or impressive". It conveys a sense of grandeur, splendour, and exceptional beauty or quality.
The other options don't fit this meaning:
"Proficient" means
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
The luxuries of the riches are maintained by depriving the poor of their dues.
(1) The luxuries of the riches
(2) the poor of their dues.
(3) are maintained by depriving
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error is in option one.
The correct sentence should be "The luxuries of the rich are maintained by depriving the poor of their dues."
Option one "The luxuries of the riches" should be changed to "The luxuries of the rich" to correct the
Question : If the number 8764x5 is divisible by 9, then find the least possible value of x where x is a two-digit number.
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 06
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 15
Solution : Given number: 8764x5 x = 2-digit number By using the divisibility rule of 9 Sum of the digits = 8 + 7 + 6 + 4 + x + 5 = 30 + x is divisible by 9 ⇒ 30 + x = 45 [since
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. PQR : MNO :: DEF : ?
Option 1: ACC
Option 2: ACB
Option 3: ABC
Option 4: BCA
Correct Answer: ABC
Solution : Given: PQR : MNO :: DEF : ?
Subtract 3 from the letters of PQR and DEF to get the related clusters. P – 3 = M; Q – 3 = N; R – 3 = O Similarly, D – 3 = A; E –
Question : The ratio of the first and second sums of money is 7 : 8. If the first sum is 35, the second sum is:
Option 1: 56
Option 2: 40
Option 3: 45
Option 4: 44
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : Let the second sum value be $x$. $7 : 8 :: 35 : x$ ⇒ $\frac{7}{8}=\frac{35}{x}$ ⇒ $7x = 35 \times 8$ $\therefore x = 40$ Hence, the correct answer is 40.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer 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 : Directions: A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened?
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the first option is correct.
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