Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. BDFH, IKMO, PRTV, ?
Option 1: WYAC
Option 2: WXYA
Option 3: WXYZ
Option 4: WYXA
Correct Answer: WYAC
Solution : Given: BDFH, IKMO, PRTV, ?
In the given series, add 7 to the place value of each letter of the previous term to obtain the next term – BDFH→B + 7 = I; D + 7 = K; F + 7 = M; H +
Question : Translocation of water is
Option 1: apoplastic
Option 2: symplastic
Option 3: both (1) and (2)
Option 4: none of the above
Correct Answer: both (1) and (2)
Solution : The correct option is both (1) and (2).
Water may be moved in plants via two pathways: the apoplastic pathway and the symplastic pathway. Water moves through cell membranes and intercellular gaps via the apoplastic pathway. Diffusion, osmosis, and bulk
Question : Directions: Choose from the given diagrams the one that illustrates the relationship among the three classes. China, India, Asia
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : India and China are countries whereas Asia is a continent. Both India and China lie under Asia so their circles will come under Asia's circle, but they won't intersect with each other as they are not related. The Venn diagram is –
Hence, the fourth option
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the highlighted word. The malice he developed for all caused a lot of damage.
Option 1: avarice
Option 2: grace
Option 3: oppression
Option 4: sympathy
Correct Answer: sympathy
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Malice refers to the desire to harm or see others suffer. On the other hand, sympathy denotes feelings of compassion, understanding, and concern for the well-being of others.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select "No Error (S)" as your answer.
(P) The conference was (Q) attended (R) by more than one hundred delegates. (S) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
Since the sentence is grammatically accurate and doesn't need any changes. The sentence conveys the idea that there were over a hundred representatives present at the conference.
Question : Directions: Which of the following pairs of symbols will be on the opposite faces when the given sheet is folded to form a cube?
Option 1: % and +
Option 2: @ and &
Option 3: + and @
Option 4: # and &
Correct Answer: + and @
Solution : In the 3D view of dice, 1. Each face out of the three faces in the 3D view should be from all the pairs. 2. Two opposite faces cannot appear adjacently in the 3D view of a folded cube figure. So, the opposite
Question : Study the graph and answer the question.
In how many years were the exports of the country more than the average imports during the given years?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : From the given graph, Total imports during the years = 410 + 450 + 375 + 425 + 550 = 2210 ⇒ Average imports during the years are = $\frac{410 + 450 + 375 + 425 + 550}{5}$ = 442 In 2014, 2015, and 2016
Question : The given bar graph shows the number of students of two schools over six years.
In the bar graph, what is the ratio of the students taken for the years 2009, 2011, and 2013 together from school A to the students taken for the years 2008, 2012, and 2013 together from school B?
Option 1: 17: 25
Option 2: 18: 25
Option 3: 25: 17
Option 4: 25: 18
Correct Answer: 25: 17
Solution : According to the question Total sum of School A = 800 + 700 + 750 = 2250 Total Sum of School B = 550 + 500 + 480 = 1530 ⇒ Required ratio =2250 : 1530 = 25 : 17 Hence, the correct answer
Question : Directions: In a code language, TORCH is written as UNPSDI, and BEST is written as CDFTU. How will MARKS be written in that language?
Option 1: OZBSMT
Option 2: NZCSLT
Option 3: NABSLU
Option 4: NZBSLT
Correct Answer: NZBSLT
Solution : Given: TORCH is written as UNPSDI, and BEST is written as CDFTU.
Code the vowel with its previous and next letter in the alphabetical series while consonants are coded by their next letter. For TORCH, to obtain the required code –
Thus, TORCH is coded
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 0, 6, 24, 60, 120, 210, ?
Option 1: 240
Option 2: 336
Option 3: 504
Option 4: 290
Correct Answer: 336
Solution : Given: 0, 6, 24, 60, 120, 210, ?
The pattern followed here is –
So, 336 is the missing term in the series. Hence, the second option is correct.
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