Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : During the year 1991-92, the industrial production recorded a ___________ growth of __________.
Option 1: negative; 1.1%
Option 2: positive; 0.6%
Option 3: positive; 1.1%
Option 4: negative; 0.9%
Correct Answer: positive; 0.6%
Solution : The correct answer is positive; 0.6%.
During the years 1991–92, industrial production recorded a positive growth of 0.6%. The New Industrial Policy of 1991 was implemented to liberate the industry from the shackles of the licensing system. The aim was to increase the
Question : The LCM of 8, 12, and 18 is:
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 80
Option 3: 72
Option 4: 36
Correct Answer: 72
Solution : Given numbers: 8, 12, and 18 We can write, 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 12 = 2 × 2 × 3 18 = 2 × 3 × 3 ⇒ LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 72 Hence,
Question : If '+' means ÷, '×' means '–', '÷ means '×', '–' means '+'. What will be the value of the expression 9 + 3 ÷ 4 – 8 × 2 =?
Option 1: $6\frac{1}{4}$
Option 2: $6\frac{3}{4}$
Option 3: $-1\frac{3}{4}$
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 18
Solution : Given: 9 + 3 ÷ 4 – 8 × 2 Changing the signs, we get: 9 ÷ 3 × 4 + 8 – 2 = 3 × 4 + 8 – 2 = 12 + 8 – 2 = 20 – 2 = 18 Hence,
Question : Wheatstone bridge is an arrangement of _________ resistors used for accurate measurement of resistance.
Option 1: three
Option 2: six
Option 3: five
Option 4: four
Correct Answer: four
Solution : The correct answer is four.
A Wheatstone bridge consists of four arms, or resistors, where two arms have their ratio maintained at a fixed value, and the other two arms, or resistors, are left without any fixed value. This leaves the remaining arms balanced, with
Question : According to the Groundnut Crop Survey Report 2018, which of the following states is the largest producer of groundnuts?
Option 1: West Bengal
Option 2: Haryana
Option 3: Gujarat
Option 4: Bihar
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Solution : The correct answer is Gujarat.
Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan are key states in groundnut cultivation. Gujarat stands out as the largest producer, contributing 40% to the national output. In 2018, the All India crop coverage report indicated groundnut cultivation
Question : Directions: A boy walks 15 m north, turns right, and walks 20 m. Again, he turns right and walks 15 m. Finally, he turns to his left and moves 20 m. What is the distance now from his original position?
Option 1: 40 m
Option 2: 46 m
Option 3: 50 m
Option 4: 45 m
Correct Answer: 40 m
Solution : According to the instructions given, the diagram is as follows –
Here, O is the starting point and D is the finishing point and OD is the total distance from the starting point.
OA = 15m; AB = 20m; BC = 15m; CD =
Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the letter cluster that is different from the rest.
Option 1: YACE
Option 2: SHRI
Option 3: WDVE
Option 4: UFTG
Correct Answer: YACE
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: YACE→Y and A are not opposite pairs; Y + 4 = C; C and E are not opposite pairs Second option: SHRI→S and H are opposite pairs; S – 1 = R; R and I are opposite pairs
Question : Directions: Improve the bracketed part of each sentence.
The kid jumped with delight on seeing the (joker) at the circus.
(1) dud
(2) ruffian
(3) clown
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word joker should be replaced with clown to convey the intended meaning that the kid was joyous about seeing the clown at the circus. A "clown" is a performer known for humour and comic antics,
Question : The monthly incomes of Ravi and Shiv are in the ratio 1 : 2 and their monthly expenditures are in the ratio 1 : 3. If each saves INR 4,000 per month, then find the monthly income of Shiv.
Option 1: INR 16,000
Option 2: INR 18,000
Option 3: INR 14,000
Option 4: INR 20,000
Correct Answer: INR 16,000
Solution : Let the monthly income of Ravi and Shiv be $x$ and $2x$. According to the question, $\frac{x-4000}{2x-4000}=\frac{1}{3}$ ⇒ $3x-12000=2x-4000$ ⇒ $x=8000$ Thus, the monthly income of Shiv = $2x=2\times8000=16000$ Hence, the correct answer is INR 16,000.
Question : If two successive discounts, each of 20% on the marked price of an article, are equal to a single discount of INR 331.20, then the marked price (in INR) of the article is:
Option 1: 920
Option 2: 750
Option 3: 1,200
Option 4: 645
Correct Answer: 920
Solution : Each discount = 20% Single discount = INR 331.20 Let the marked price be INR $x$. 1st discount at the marked price = (100 – 20)% of $x$ = 80% of $x$ = $\frac{80}{100}$ × $x$ = 0.8$x$ 2nd discount = (100 – 20)% of
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