Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Needle is related to Sew in the same way as Microscope is related to __________.
Option 1: Lens
Option 2: Laboratory
Option 3: Magnify
Option 4: Science
Correct Answer: Magnify
Solution : Given: Needle is related to Sew in the same way as Microscope is related to
Like, Needle is used for sewing similarly Microscope is used for Magnifying.
Therefore, Magnify is related to Microscope. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: If I denotes ÷, J denotes ×, K denotes –, and L denotes +, then what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? 17 J 6 K 21 L 93 I 3 L 35 K 12 = ?
Option 1: 135
Option 2: 130
Option 3: 140
Option 4: 128
Correct Answer: 135
Solution : Given: 17 J 6 K 21 L 93 I 3 L 35 K 12 = ?
After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get – = 17 × 6 – 21 + 93 ÷ 3 + 35 – 12 = 17 × 6
Question : Which one of the following categories of workers is termed as cultivator?
Option 1: Those who own land and cultivate
Option 2: Those who lease land and cultivate
Option 3: Those who cultivate the land of others
Option 4: Those who own land and lease it from others or institutions and cultivate
Correct Answer: Those who cultivate the land of others
Solution : The correct option is Those who cultivate the land of others.
Those who cultivate the land of others fall under the category of cultivators. Cultivators may own their land, or labour on property that belongs to others. Cultivators
Question : The heights of two right circular cones are in the ratio 1 : 5 and the perimeter of their bases are in the ratio 5 : 3. Find the ratio of their volumes.
Option 1: 8 : 11
Option 2: 7 : 6
Option 3: 5 : 9
Option 4: 3 : 4
Correct Answer: 5 : 9
Solution : The volume of a cone, where $r$ is the radius and $h$ is the height. $V = \frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 h$ Given that the heights of the cones are in the ratio 1 : 5. Let the height of the first cone be $h$
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks to fill in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Mr. Naimi, the chief secretary, was unceremoniously _________after party's __________defeat in general elections.
Option 1: exiled, predictable
Option 2: ousted, disastrous
Option 3: recommended, unexpected
Option 4: honoured, stupendous
Correct Answer: ousted, disastrous
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Ousted: To be forcefully removed from a position or place. This is the correct option, as it fits the context of Mr. Naimi being removed from his position as chief secretary.
Disastrous: Causing great damage or suffering;
Question : In the context of trans-fats, which of the following statements is not correct?
Option 1: They have a shorter shelf-life than natural fats.
Option 2: Their consumption increases LDL cholesterol and decreases HDL cholesterol.
Option 3: They are produced from the industrial process of hydrogenation.
Option 4: WHO has called for their elimination by 2023.
Correct Answer: They have a shorter shelf-life than natural fats.
Solution : The correct answer is They have a shorter shelf life than natural fats.
The shelf life is longer than that of natural fat. Additionally, consuming trans fats can increase LDL cholesterol and decrease HDL cholesterol. These fats
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ethical
Option 1: Discord
Option 2: Joyous
Option 3: Mourning
Option 4: Immoral
Correct Answer: Immoral
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
The word "ethical" refers to principles of morality, honesty, and good conduct. The antonym, representing actions or behaviour that go against moral principles, is immoral". "Immoral" indicates a behaviour that is not in line with ethical standards and
Question : Directions: In a code language, DOUBLE is written as VPEFMC. How will CLIQUE be written in that language?
Option 1: JMDGVQ
Option 2: JMDFVS
Option 3: JMDFVR
Option 4: KNDFVR
Correct Answer: JMDFVR
Solution : Given: DOUBLE is written as VPEFMC.
Add 1 in the positional value of DOUBLE as shown, to obtain the required code –
Thus, DOUBLE is coded as VPEFMC. Similarly, by following the same pattern for CLIQUE –
CLIQUE will be coded as JMDFVR. Hence, the
Question : What are the values of R and M, respectively, if the given number is perfectly divisible by 16 and 11? 34R05030M6
Option 1: 4 and 6
Option 2: 7 and 5
Option 3: 5 and 5
Option 4: 5 and 7
Correct Answer: 5 and 5
Solution : Any number that has 4 or greater than 4 digits is divisible by 16 if and only if the last 4 digits of the number are divisible by 16. Last 4 digits = 30M6 $\frac{30M6}{16}$ should be a whole number. So M =
Question : If a nine-digit number 785$x$3678y is divisible by 72, then the value of ($x$ – $y$) is:
Option 1: –2
Option 2: 0
Option 3: 2
Option 4: –1
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : 785$x$3678y is divisible by 72. ⇒ 785$x$3678y is divisible by 8 and 9. 78$y$ is divisible by 8 only when $y$ = 4 So, the number becomes 785$x$36784. 785$x$36784 is divisible by 9 when the sum of digits of the number is divisible by 9.
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