Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Tolkappiyar is a famous ancient grammarian of the ______ language.
Option 1: Tamil
Option 2: Kannada
Option 3: Telugu
Option 4: Oriya
Correct Answer: Tamil
Solution : The correct answer is Tamil.
Tolkappiyar was a renowned grammarian of the Tamil language. He is the author of the Tolkappiyam book, the oldest surviving Tamil grammar. Tolkappiyam is a collection of poems and prose written by Tolkappiyar, one of the disciples of Agattiyar.
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
Option 1: 72
Option 2: 120
Option 3: 88
Option 4: 68
Correct Answer: 68
Solution : Given:
The pattern can be observed running horizontally along the rows – Row 1: √(36) + 49 = 6 + 49 = 55 Row 2: √(64) + 39 = 8 + 39 = 47 Row 3:
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. HAPPY : ibqqz :: FRESH : ?
Option 1: gsfti
Option 2: gsdti
Option 3: gsftj
Option 4: esftg
Correct Answer: gsfti
Solution : Given: HAPPY : ibqqz :: FRESH : ?
Add 1 to the place value of each letter of HAPPY to obtain the required code – H + 1 = i; A + 1 = b; P + 1 = q; P + 1 = q;
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Haphazard
Option 1: Random
Option 2: Sociable
Option 3: Aggressive
Option 4: Confident
Correct Answer: Random
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: Random is an appropriate synonym for haphazard because both of the words convey the idea of lacking a systematic or organised approach. They both suggest a lack of planning or order in the arrangement or occurrence
Question : What is the value of $\frac{(0.5)^{3}-(0.1)^{3}}{(0.5)^{2}+0.5\times 0.1+(0.1)^{2}}$?
Option 1: $0.1$
Option 2: $0.4$
Option 3: $0.5$
Option 4: $0.6$
Correct Answer: $0.4$
Solution : Given: $\frac{(0.5)^{3}-(0.1)^{3}}{(0.5)^{2}+0.5\times 0.1+(0.1)^{2}}$ By using the identity: $a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)$, the above expression can be written as: $\frac{(0.5-0.1)(0.5^{2}+0.5\times 0.1+0.1^{2})}{(0.5)^{2}+0.5\times 0.1+(0.1)^{2}}$ = $0.5-0.1$ = $0.4$ Hence, the correct answer is $0.4$.
Question : Select the wrongly spelt word.
Option 1: custody
Option 2: cursory
Option 3: custom
Option 4: curtesy
Correct Answer: curtesy
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: In this case, the correct spelling of the word relating to polite behaviour or gesture is courtesy. The wrongly spelt word is curtesy. The term should be spelled courtesy. The error is that there should be
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 13 : 24 :: ? : ?
Option 1: 45 : 79
Option 2: 56 : 78
Option 3: 35 : 59
Option 4: 57 : 68
Correct Answer: 57 : 68
Solution : Given: 13 : 24 :: ? : ?
Here, the difference between the numbers of both pairs is 11. Like, 13 : 24→24 – 13 = 11 Let's check the options – First option: 45 : 79; 79 – 45 = 34 ≠
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 184 : 207 :: 208 : ?
Option 1: 234
Option 2: 344
Option 3: 235
Option 4: 237
Correct Answer: 234
Solution : Given: 184 : 207 :: 208 : ?
Here, 184 : 207→184 ÷ 8 = 23 and 207 ÷ 9 = 23 Divide the first number by 8 and the second number by 9 and after division the answer obtained is the same in both
Question : There are three numbers where the first number is twice the second, and the second is thrice the third number. If the average of the three numbers is 20, what is the sum of the largest and smallest numbers?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 42
Option 3: 54
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : Let the third number be $x$. According to the question, The second number $= 3x$ and the first number $= 6x$. So, $6x + 3x + x = 3 × 20$ (Sum of all three numbers) ⇒ $10x = 60$ ⇒ $x = 6$ Therefore,
Question : Directions: Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Kilogram 2. Gram 3. Quintal 4. Decigram 5. Milligram
Option 1: 4, 5, 2, 3, 1
Option 2: 4, 5, 2, 1, 3
Option 3: 5, 4, 2, 1, 3
Option 4: 5, 2, 4, 1, 3
Correct Answer: 5, 4, 2, 1, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Kilogram 2. Gram 3. Quintal 4. Decigram 5. Milligram
The given words are related to the weight measurements, so we can arrange them in increasing or decreasing order of weights as – Convert all values in grams – 1.
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