Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: If M denotes –, N denotes ÷, O denotes ×, and P denotes +, then what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? 255 N 5 O 4 P 16 O 3 M 29 = ?
Option 1: 223
Option 2: 216
Option 3: 211
Option 4: 230
Correct Answer: 223
Solution : Given: M denotes –, N denotes ÷, O denotes ×, and P denotes + 255 N 5 O 4 P 16 O 3 M 29 = ?
After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get: = 255 ÷ 5 × 4 + 16
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 24 : 15 :: 63 : ?
Option 1: 56
Option 2: 38
Option 3: 58
Option 4: 48
Correct Answer: 48
Solution : Given: 24 : 15 :: 63 : ?
Like, 24 : 15→52 – 1 = 25 – 1 = 24; 42 – 1 = 16 – 1 = 15 Similarly, for 63 : ?→82 – 1 = 64 – 1 = 63;
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 36 : 216 :: 81 : ?
Option 1: 729
Option 2: 629
Option 3: 319
Option 4: 826
Correct Answer: 729
Solution : Given: 36 : 216 :: 81 : ?
Like, 36 : 216→62 = 36; 63 = 216 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 81 : ?→92 = 81; 93 = 729
So, 81 is related to 729. Hence, the first option
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks that are to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
He is ________ rich, yet he _______about high taxes.
Option 1: obscenely, whines
Option 2: very, is careless
Option 3: newly, is calm
Option 4: no, worries
Correct Answer: obscenely, whines
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Obscenely: In a highly offensive or indecent manner; to an extreme degree. This fits the context, suggesting that the person is wealthy.
Whines: Complains or expresses discontent in a feeble or petulant way. This is also the
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Faithful
Option 1: Daring
Option 2: Unfaithful
Option 3: Cheerful
Option 4: Loyal
Correct Answer: Loyal
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
When describing someone as faithful, it implies a strong sense of reliability, trustworthiness, and dedication to fulfilling promises and duties. Similarly, loyal signifies a steadfast and devoted adherence to commitments, displaying unwavering support and fidelity.
The meanings of
Question : Siddhesvara Temple in Bengal depicts the architecture of which dynasty?
Option 1: Chalukya dynasty
Option 2: Shunga dynasty
Option 3: Hussain Shahi dynasty
Option 4: Pala dynasty
Correct Answer: Pala dynasty
Solution : The correct option is the Pala dynasty.
The Siddhesvara Temple at Barakar is placed in the 8th century CE (early Pala era) and shows a modest tri-ratha (actually depicting a transition from tri-ratha to pancha-ratha) structure rising to a height of 36.5 feet.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Persons living at the same time
Option 1: Contemporary
Option 2: Coquette
Option 3: Cosmopolitan
Option 4: Connoisseur
Correct Answer: Contemporary
Solution : The first option is correct.
Contemporary is used for persons who live during the same period as someone else, making it the correct choice.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : In a school of 720 students, the ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 5. Find how many new boys may be allowed to the school if 18 new girls are admitted, so that the ratio of boys to girls changes to 2 : 3.
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 44
Option 3: 50
Option 4: 38
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : In a school of 720 students, the ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 5. ⇒ Number of boys in the school $= 720 × \frac{3}{3+5} =720 × \frac{3}{8}= 270$ ⇒ Number of girls in the school $= 720 × \frac{5}{3+5}=720 × \frac{5}{8}= 450$
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The main function of centriole is:
Option 1: to help plant cells with multiplication
Option 2: to help cell division in animal cells
Option 3: to maintain rigidity in plant cell
Option 4: to maintain mineral composition in bacterial cell
Correct Answer: to help cell division in animal cells
Solution : The correct answer is to help cell division in animal cells.
Animal cells' cytoplasm contains paired, barrel-shaped organelles called centrioles that are situated close to the nuclear envelope. The skeletal system of the cell is made up of microtubules,
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