Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : If a3 + b3 = 217 and a + b = 7, then the value of ab is:
Option 1: – 6
Option 2: – 1
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : According to the question a3 + b3 = 217 and, a + b = 7 Now, (a + b)3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab (a + b) ⇒ 73 = 217 + 3ab (7) ⇒ 343 – 217
Question : Directions: If the given figure is folded to form a cube, which symbol will come opposite to the symbol given below?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
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 pairs of faces
Question : The food component present in sugar is:
Option 1: proteins
Option 2: vitamins
Option 3: carbohydrates
Option 4: fats
Correct Answer: carbohydrates
Solution : The correct option is carbohydrates.
Sugar is a carbohydrate, and its primary components are glucose and fructose. These are simple sugars that provide energy to the body. When we refer to sugar in the context of food, it typically means sucrose, which is a
Question : Case Study 1:
ABC Corporation is a well-established manufacturing company looking to optimize its short-term funding needs.
Question :
ABC Corporation is seeking short-term funding to meet its operational requirements. Which market would be suitable for this purpose?
Option 1: Primary market
Option 2: Secondary market
Option 3: Money market
Option 4: Capital market
Correct Answer: Money market
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Money market
The money market is the most suitable market for ABC Corporation to seek short-term funding to meet its operational requirements. The money market is where short-term borrowing and lending of funds occur, typically for periods of one
Question : Directions: Seven friends are sitting in a row. Jyoti is to the immediate right of Priya and to the immediate left of Trisha. Aditi is to the immediate right of Akshay. Aditi and Priya have one person between them. Trisha and Diksha have two persons between them. Anika and Priya have two persons between them. Who is at the extreme right end?
Option 1: Anika
Option 2: Akshay
Option 3: Jyoti
Option 4: Trisha
Correct Answer: Anika
Solution : Given: (I) Seven friends are sitting in a row.
(II) Jyoti is to the immediate right of Priya and to the immediate left of Trisha. Aditi is to the immediate right of Akshay. Aditi and Priya have one person between them. Trisha and Diksha have
Question : Select the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: rightious
Option 2: riteous
Option 3: richeous
Option 4: righteous
Correct Answer: righteous
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The correct spelling is righteous. It's important to note the proper arrangement of letters to accurately represent the intended meaning. The other options (riteous and richeous) are misspellings and do not convey the intended meaning.
Therefore,
Question : Directions: A man goes 10 km westward, then turns right and proceeds 4 km, then travels 10 km towards left, then travels 8 km towards left, and finally goes 4 km northward. Calculate his distance from his initial place in the horizontal direction.
Option 1: 20 km
Option 2: 22 km
Option 3: 23 km
Option 4: 25 km
Correct Answer: 20 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
In the above figure, O is the starting point and E is the finishing point. So, OE is the distance from the starting point. OE = OA + AE Also, AE =
Question : Directions: Six of my colleagues are sitting in the first row in this group photograph. Krishna is to the left of Kumar and the right of Samy. Vaani is in between Sheela and Kumar. Where is Saroj sitting?
Option 1: To the right of Samy
Option 2: To the left of Samy
Option 3: In between Samy and Krishna
Option 4: In between Vaani and Sheela
Correct Answer: To the left of Samy
Solution : Given: Krishna sits to the left of Kumar and the right of Samy. Thus, the arrangement is:
Vaani is sitting in between Sheela and Kumar. Thus, the arrangement is:
Here, Saroj can be
Question : Directions: Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? WWVU, USTQ, ?, QKPI, OGNE
Option 1: SQRM
Option 2: SORW
Option 3: SORM
Option 4: SROM
Correct Answer: SORM
Solution : Given: WWVU, USTQ, ?, QKPI, OGNE
In the above–given series, subtract 2 from the first and the third letters and subtract 4 from the second and the fourth letters of the previous term to obtain the next letter cluster. WWVU → W – 2 =
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicized word. The little girl had obsequious manners.
Option 1: mischievous
Option 2: defiant
Option 3: headstrong
Option 4: law-abiding
Correct Answer: law-abiding
Solution : The correct choice will be the fourth option.
Obsequious refers to someone who is excessively obedient or attentive, often in a servile or ingratiating manner.
Law-abiding describes a person, group, or entity that adheres to and follows the laws and regulations of a given jurisdiction.
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