Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. Master : Disciple :: ? : ?
Option 1: Coach : Player
Option 2: Cup : Plate
Option 3: Tea : Coffee
Option 4: Doctor : Medicine
Correct Answer: Coach : Player
Solution : Given: Master : Disciple (A master is someone who teaches or mentors, and a disciple is someone who learns or follows the master's teachings.)
Let's check the options – First option: Coach : Player; A coach is someone who guides and trains and
Question : If $\frac{A}{L}+\frac{M}{B}=1$ and $\frac{B}{M}+\frac{N}{C}=1$, then the value of $\frac{L}{A}+\frac{C}{N}$ is:
Option 1: $\frac{B}{M}$
Option 2: 0
Option 3: 1
Option 4: $\frac{M}{B}$
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Given: $\frac{A}{L}+\frac{M}{B}=1$............................(equation 1) $\frac{B}{M}+\frac{N}{C}=1$.................................(equation 2) Now, $\frac{A}{L}+\frac{M}{B}=1$ ⇒ $\frac{A}{L}=\frac{B-M}{B}$ ⇒ $\frac{L}{A}=\frac{B}{B-M}$ Similarly, $\frac{C}{N}=\frac{M}{M-B}$ Putting the values in $\frac{L}{A} + \frac{C}{N}$, we get: $\frac{L}{A} + \frac{C}{N} =\frac{B}{B-M}+\frac{M}{M-B} $ $⇒\frac{L}{A} + \frac{C}{N} =\frac{B}{B-M}-\frac{M}{B-M} $ $\therefore\frac{L}{A} + \frac{C}{N} =\frac{B-M}{B-M}=1$ Hence, the correct answer is 1.
Question : A fast local of Mumbai takes 45 minutes less than a slow local for a journey of 150 km. If the speed of the fast local is 10 km/hr more than that of the slow local, find the speed (in km/hr) of the slow local train.
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 35
Option 3: 45
Option 4: 40
Correct Answer: 40
Solution : Let's denote the speed of the slow local train as S km/hr. ⇒ The fast local train's speed is (S + 10) km/hr, as given in the problem. The time taken by the slow local train to cover a distance of 150 km: We know,
Question : Directions: Find the missing number from the given responses in the following question.
Option 1: 120
Option 2: 80
Option 3: 94
Option 4: 102
Correct Answer: 120
Solution : Square the numbers of the first row to get the numbers in the second row. Subtract 2 in the number given in the first row and multiply the resultant by the number given in the first row to get the number of the third row.
Question : Which of the following is a fish?
Option 1: Sliver fish
Option 2: Star fish
Option 3: Dog fish
Option 4: Cuttle fish
Correct Answer: Dog fish
Solution : The correct option is Dog fish.
Dogfish is a type of fish. Dogfish is a common name for various species of small to medium-sized sharks, belonging to the family Squalidae. They are true fish and are found in oceans around the world. "Cuttlefish" is
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Pensive
Option 1: Frivolous
Option 2: Unreflective
Option 3: Hollow
Option 4: Goofy
Correct Answer: Unreflective
Solution : The second option is correct.
Pensive suggests a state of deep contemplation, or reflection.
Unreflective indicates a lack of contemplation or thoughtfulness. It is used for people who don't engage in deep reflection of their thoughts, making it the appropriate antonym for pensive.
The
Question : "The Man-Eater of Malgudi" is written by:
Option 1: Khushwant Singh
Option 2: R. K. Narayan
Option 3: R. K. Laxman
Option 4: Manohar Malgaonkar
Correct Answer: R. K. Narayan
Solution : The correct answer is R. K. Narayan.
R. K. Narayan wrote the 1961 Indian novel The Man-Eater of Malgudi. R. K. Narayan uses Bhasmasura as a historical allusion in this book. The story revolves around the life of Nataraj, an Indian printer
Question : Choose the most suitable idiom for the given situation.
Ravi has a strong desire to be in college hockey team this year and he is working hard to gain such skills to fulfil his goal of life. He has clearly made up his mind to achieve his target.
Option 1: To rise to the occasion
Option 2: To make the cut
Option 3: Set sights on
Option 4: To move the goal posts
Correct Answer: Set sights on
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The most appropriate idiom for the given situation is set sights on. This idiom is fitting because it means having a specific goal or target in mind, aligning well with Ravi's strong desire and hard work
Question : If $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=98$, then the value of $x+\frac{1}{x}$ is:
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : $x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=98$ $⇒x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2=100$ $⇒x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2×x×\frac{1}{x}=100$ $⇒(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=10^2$ $\therefore x+\frac{1}{x}=10$ Hence, the correct answer is 10.
Question : After successive discounts of 10% and 5%, an article was sold for Rs.342. What was the original price of the article?
Option 1: Rs. 400
Option 2: Rs. 342
Option 3: Rs. 300
Option 4: Rs. 442
Correct Answer: Rs. 400
Solution : Let the original price of the mobile be Rs. $x$. Single equivalent discount = $(a+b-\frac{a×b}{100}$)%, where $a$% and $b$% are successive discounts. Discount = $(10+5-\frac{50}{100}$)% = 14.5% Selling price of the article = $\frac{100-\text{Discount}\ \%}{100}$ × original price ⇒ $342 = \frac{100-14.5}{100} \times x$
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