Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Shilpa goes to a park every day for walking. One morning, she started walking from her home and walked 40 km towards the north. Then she turned to the right and walked 60 km. Again, she turned right and walked 40 km. Lastly, she took a left turn and walked 30 km. How far is she from her home?
Option 1: 140 km
Option 2: 90 km
Option 3: 100 km
Option 4: 60 km
Correct Answer: 90 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the Home and the end point.
From the above diagram, the distance between the Home point and the end point is (60km + 30km) which is equal
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Captivate
Option 1: Study
Option 2: Allure
Option 3: Envelope
Option 4: Arrest
Correct Answer: Allure
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The most appropriate synonym for "captivate" is "allure". To captivate means to attract or hold the attention of someone, and "allure" similarly conveys the idea of attracting or enticing through charm or appeal. The meanings of the
Question : How much time was taken to frame the Constitution of India?
Option 1: 3 years, 6 months, and 23 days
Option 2: 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days
Option 3: 4 years, 3 months, and 29 days
Option 4: 1 year, 10 months, and 15 days
Correct Answer: 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days
Solution : The correct answer is 2 years, 11 months and 17 days.
The total time taken to frame the Constitution was 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days. The Constituent Assembly met for the first time on December 9, 1946,
Question : Which radioactive element with atomic number 43 in the modern periodic table is unstable, and the half-lives of all its isotopes are relatively short, from 4.2 million years to 5.0 s?
Option 1: Nobelium
Option 2: Promethium
Option 3: Neptunium
Option 4: Technetium
Correct Answer: Technetium
Solution : The correct option is Technetium.
The radioactive element with atomic number 43 in the modern periodic table is Technetium (Tc). All its isotopes are unstable, and their half-lives range from 4.2 million years to 5.0 seconds. Due to their short half-lives, technetium isotopes are not
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Challenges are (1)___________ that knock on our door. It may sound difficult to (2)___________ the obstacles in our career but challenges are rewarding. If there were no challenges there would have been no (3)__________ on this planet. Every challenge poses an opportunity for those who like to put their (4)___________ to the fullest utilisation. Knowledge and (5)_________ is the key to overcome challenges.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: job
Option 2: potential
Option 3: work
Option 4: time
Correct Answer: potential
The appropriate word to complete the sentence is potential, which means having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future. The sentence suggests that challenges present opportunities for individuals to harness and fully utilise
Question : If house tax is paid before the due date, one gets a reduction of 12% on the amount of the bill. By paying the tax before the due date, a person got a reduction of INR 2,100. The amount (in INR) of house tax paid was:
Option 1: Rs. 21,000
Option 2: Rs. 15,400
Option 3: Rs. 25,000
Option 4: Rs. 17,500
Correct Answer: Rs. 15,400
Solution : Total tax amount = $\frac{100}{\text{reduction percentage}} \times$ reduction amount. = $\frac{100}{12}\times 2100$ = Rs. 17500 Tax Amount paid = total tax amount – reduced amount = 17500 – 2100 = Rs. 15,400 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 15,400.
Question : Directions: If = 6, = 3, = 5, = 4, = 8, = 10, then ( × ) ÷ = ?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : After replacing the geometrical shapes with numbers according to the question, we get – = (8 × 3) ÷ 4 = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
So, 6 is equivalent to the hexagon symbol (). Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Mayur sold a watch at a profit of 7%. If he had sold it for INR 1,329 more, he would have gained 57%. Find the cost price (in INR) of the watch.
Option 1: 2580
Option 2: 2658
Option 3: 2420
Option 4: 2856
Correct Answer: 2658
Solution : Let the cost price be 100 units. Profit in the first case = 7% of 100 = 7 units Profit in the second case = 57% of 100 = 57 units Difference in profit = INR 1329 (57 – 7) units = 1329 50 units
Question : Which winds blow across the Asian continent at latitudes north of the Himalayas roughly parallel to the Tibetan highlands?
Option 1: Trade winds
Option 2: Southwest winds
Option 3: Jet streams
Option 4: Northwest winds
Correct Answer: Jet streams
Solution : The correct answer is Jet streams.
Westerly winds continue to affect all of Western and Central Asia, travelling 9–13 km from west to east. At latitudes north of the Himalayas and almost parallel to the Tibetan highlands, these winds blow across the Asian continent.
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Solution : According to the given figure series – The alphabet in reverse order shifts clockwise along the corners, forming a diagonal line rotation. Thus, the missing part of the figure is –
Therefore, the complete figure is as follows –
Hence, the second option is correct.
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