Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is NOT allowed)
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the fourth option figure.
Question : Marks scored by a student in different subjects are given in the table below
Five marks are to be deducted from each subject due to a shortage of attendance. The net average of the mean, median and mode of the marks obtained is_______.
Option 1: 79.33
Option 2: 77.67
Option 3: 82.66
Option 4: 73
Correct Answer: 77.67
Solution : According to the question, 5 marks are deducted from each subject. ⇒ New marks will be:
Question : Directions: If + means –, – means ×, × means ÷ and ÷ means +, what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? 137 ÷ 80 × 5 – 4 + 34 = ?
Option 1: 167
Option 2: 235
Option 3: 184
Option 4: 141
Correct Answer: 167
Solution : Given: If + means –, – means ×, × means ÷ and ÷ means + 137 ÷ 80 × 5 – 4 + 34 = ?
After replacing the symbols according to the question, the equation becomes – = 137 + 80 ÷ 5 ×
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: labour
Option 2: lantern
Option 3: literature
Option 4: laboratery
Correct Answer: laboratery
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The incorrectly spelled word is laboratery.
The correct spelling is laboratory, which refers to a place where scientific research, experiments, and analyses are conducted.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Find the odd word pair from the given options.
Option 1: Eyes
Option 2: Ears
Option 3: Throat
Option 4: Skin
Correct Answer: Throat
Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: Eyes – Eyes are one of the five sense organs. Second option: Ears – Ears are one of the five sense organs. Third option: Throat – Throat is not one of the sense organs. Fourth option: Skin –
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.
Swans are large waterbirds that (1)_____ to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They (2)_____ for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their (3)_____ features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. (4)_____, not all swan species are white; the Black Swan, (5)_____, has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: belonged
Option 2: belonging
Option 3: belong
Option 4: belongs
Correct Answer: belong
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"Belong" is the appropriate form of the verb to match the plural "Swans". It means to be a member of, and it helps convey the intended meaning that swans are members of the family Anatidae.
Therefore, the
Question : Directions: In the following questions, select the related number from the given alternatives. 169 : 12 :: 25 : ?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given: 169 : 12 :: 25 : ?
Like, 169 : 12→√169 = 13; 13 – 1 = 12 Similarly, for 25 : ?→√25 = 5; 5 – 1 = 4
So, 25 is related to 4. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 4
Solution : Multiply the first and third columns and divide the resultant by the second column, to get the fourth column –
In the first row: (12 × 11) ÷ 4 = 132 ÷ 4 = 33 In the second row: (13 × 6) ÷ 2 =
Question : Directions: Select the option that will replace the question mark to complete the given series. 7, 17, 41, 85, ?, 257
Option 1: 155
Option 2: 165
Option 3: 105
Option 4: 150
Correct Answer: 155
Solution : Given: 7, 17, 41, 85, ?, 257
The pattern is as follows –
So, the required missing number in the series is 155. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: If the given sheet is folded to form a cube, which of the given figures is possible? (The letters are shown to indicate the sides only.)
Option 1: Only A and C
Option 2: Only B and C
Option 3: Only A, C and D
Option 4: Only C and D
Correct Answer: Only A and C
Solution : In the 3D view of dice, 1. Each face out of the three faces in the 3D view should be from all the pairs. 2. Two opposite faces cannot appear adjacently in the 3D view of a folded cube figure. So, the
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update
