Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The average salary of all the employees in a company is Rs.14,000. The average salary of 5 technicians is Rs.18,000 and the average salary of the rest is Rs.13,200. The total number of employees in the company is:
Option 1: 28
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 29
Option 4: 27
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : Let the number of employees be $x$ The total salary of all employees = $14000x$ Total salary of 5 technicians = 18000 × 5 = Rs. 90,000 Total salary of rest of the employees = 13200($x$ – 5) = (13200$x$ – 66000) According to question
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (13, 18, 21); (11, 25, 8)
Option 1: (6, 10, 12)
Option 2: (4, 12, 24)
Option 3: (8, 16, 23)
Option 4: (14, 33, 9)
Correct Answer: (14, 33, 9)
Solution : Given: (13, 18, 21); (11, 25, 8)
Like, (13, 18, 21)→(18 + 21) ÷ 3 = 39 ÷ 3 = 13 (11, 25, 8)→(25 + 8) ÷ 3 = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Let's check the options – First option: (6, 10,
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Sukhen always seeks to capitalise on opportunities.
Option 1: dismantle
Option 2: destroy
Option 3: forfeit
Option 4: seize
Correct Answer: forfeit
Solution : The correct choice will be the third option.
The most appropriate antonym for the underlined word capitalise in the given sentence is forfeit.
Capitalise in this context means to take advantage of or make the most of opportunities for personal gain or benefit. Forfeit, on
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. I had seen the magic shop from afar several times. I had passed (1)______ once or twice, a shop window of (2)______ little objects, magic balls, magic hens, wonderful cones, magic dolls, and all those (3)______ of things. But never had I thought of going in (4)______ one day. Gip hauled me by my finger—right (5)______ to the window. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.
Option 1: up
Option 2: in
Option 3: out
Option 4: down
Correct Answer: up
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The preposition up is appropriate because it conveys the idea of being hauled closer to the window. Right up to the window indicates a close and direct movement towards the window.
Therefore, the right word to fill in
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
This container is full with water (1) / so I can't carry it for a (2) / long distance at one go. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
The preposition "with" should be replaced with "of" to convey the intended meaning that the container contains water to be carried. "Full of" is used to describe something that is filled with a substance. Here,
Question : Directions: Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the letter on the face opposite to the one having the letter A.
Option 1: E
Option 2: D
Option 3: B
Option 4: C
Correct Answer: C
Solution : According to the dice rule if two or three positions of the same dice are given with two common faces but in different orientations then out of those two common faces the faces that are not common are opposite to each other.
So, the opposite
Question : Which monuments are pink in colour?
Option 1: Taj Mahal
Option 2: Hawa Mahal
Option 3: Moti Mahal
Option 4: Mumtaz Mahal
Correct Answer: Hawa Mahal
Solution : The Correct Answer is Hawa Mahal.
In 1799, Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh constructed the Hawa Mahal. He was the descendant of Jaipur's founder Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. Lal Chand Ustad created it to resemble Lord Krishna's crown. It was built with pink and
Question : Directions: Find the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 125
Option 2: 110
Option 3: 120
Option 4: 126
Correct Answer: 120
Solution : Multiply the numbers of row one by 4 to get the number of the second row and multiply the number of the second row by 4 to get the number of the third row.
In the first column: 15 × 4 = 60 and 60
Question : If r is the remainder when each of 4749, 5601, and 7092 is divided by the greatest possible number d(>1), then the value of (d + r) will be:
Option 1: 276
Option 2: 282
Option 3: 298
Option 4: 271
Correct Answer: 276
Solution : According to the question, d = HCF of (5601– 4749) and (7092 – 5601) = HCF of 852 and 1491 = 213 So, r = remainder [$\frac{4749}{213}$] = 63 The sum of (d + r) = 213 + 63 = 276 Hence, the correct answer
Question : The novel titled "Quichotte" is authored by:
Option 1: Amit Chaudhuri
Option 2: V. S. Naipaul
Option 3: Sukumar Sen
Option 4: Salman Rushdie
Correct Answer: Salman Rushdie
Solution : The correct answer is Salman Rushdie.
The novel titled "Quichotte" was written by Salman Rushdie. It was published in 2019 and also it was nominated for The Booker prize. Salman Rushdie is an Indian-born British writer, he is known for his novels: Midnight's
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