Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Study the given histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows.
If the total marks obtained by students are represented as a pie chart, then the central angle of the sector representing maks 200 or more but less than 300, is: (correct to the nearest degree)
Option 1: 128o
Option 2: 154o
Option 3: 68o
Option 4: 88o
Correct Answer: 154o
Solution : Central angle of pie chart = $\frac{\text{Given frequency}}{\text{Total frequency}} × 360°$ From the histogram, Number of students who scored marks between 200 and 300 = 45 + 60 = 105 ⇒ Total students = 30 + 45 + 60 + 35 + 40 +
Question : Directions: In the following sequence of letters, how many times is the letter p immediately preceded by the letter t? s p r u a t p p g h j t k p s t p d g c l p t t t p p p t p t p t p t s m v b t p g c x d p t p k l s t p t
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : Given: s p r u a t p p g h j t k p s t p d g c l p t t t p p p t p t p t p t s m v b t p g c x
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
He did not qualify ______the job.
Option 1: for
Option 2: to
Option 3: against
Option 4: with
Correct Answer: for
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
In this context, "for" is the preposition used to indicate that someone is being considered or evaluated for a particular position or role.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: He did not qualify for the job.
Question : What is a 'Patriarchal Society'?
Option 1: A system that values women more than men
Option 2: A system that values men more than women
Option 3: A system that values both men and women equally
Option 4: A system that values elders
Correct Answer: A system that values men more than women
Solution : The correct answer is A system that values men more than women.
In a Patriarchal society, men dominate and make all major decisions while women have little to no say. On the other hand, a Matriarchal society values
Question : Who among the following was the first President of the IOC?
Option 1: Lord Killanin
Option 2: Pierre, Baron de Coubertin
Option 3: Demetrius Vikelas
Option 4: Avery Brundage
Correct Answer: Demetrius Vikelas
Solution : The correct answer is Demetrius Vikelas.
Demetrios Vikelas served as the first President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). From 1894 to 1896, he presided over the IOC. Vikelas was instrumental in the founding and early years of the IOC, which was established
Question : Directions: Which one of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following words? (a) Birth (b) Death (c) Childhood (d) Infancy (e) Adolescence (f) Adulthood (g) Old age
Option 1: b, f, g, e, d, c, a
Option 2: a, d, c, e, f, g, b
Option 3: a, d, c, f, e, g, b
Option 4: b, g, f, d, e, c, a
Correct Answer: a, d, c, e, f, g, b
Solution : Given:
(a) Birth (b) Death (c) Childhood (d) Infancy (e) Adolescence (f) Adulthood (g) Old age
The given words can be arranged in a meaningful order that accurately represents the different stages of the human life cycle. This order
Question : Directions: Select the related cluster of letters from the given alternatives. MTBO : KRZM :: RJMD : ?
Option 1: PHKB
Option 2: PHKA
Option 3: HPKA
Option 4: PHBK
Correct Answer: PHKB
Solution : Given: MTBO : KRZM :: RJMD : ?
Subtract 2 from each letter MTBO and RJMD to obtain the related clusters. M – 2 = K; T – 2 = R; B – 2 = Z; O – 2 = M Similarly, R – 2
Question : Which of the following is the major copper-producing country?
Option 1: Sri Lanka
Option 2: Indonesia
Option 3: Chile
Option 4: Russia
Correct Answer: Chile
Solution : The correct answer is Chile.
Chile is the largest copper producer and exporter in the world. It accounts for 27% of the global copper production. China is the main importer of Copper. Chile is followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo, China, the United
Question : Directions: In the following question, which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? b_cd_d_bcc_cdb_
Option 1: dbbbc
Option 2: bddcb
Option 3: dccbd
Option 4: bcccb
Correct Answer: bddcb
Solution : Given: b_cd_d_bcc_cdb_
To fill the series we have to divide the series – b_cd_/d_bcc/_cdb_ Let's check the options – First option: dbbbc; bdcdb/dbbcc/bcdbc (No pattern has been found.) Second option: bddcb; bbcdd/d
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster. ZODIAC : DOZCAI :: MISTER : ?
Option 1: SFUTJN
Option 2: NITUFS
Option 3: SIMRET
Option 4: SMIRTE
Correct Answer: SIMRET
Solution : Given: ZODIAC : DOZCAI :: MISTER : ?
Change the position of the letters of ZODIAC as shown, to obtain the required code –
Thus, ZODIAC is coded as DOZCAI. Similarly, follow the same pattern for MISTER : ? →
Thus, MISTER is coded as
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