Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden/embedded.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Because there is no restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check all the possible angles where the question figure can fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the third option figure.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : ______ solids are formed by the three-dimensional arrangements of cations and anions bound by strong coulombic (electrostatic) forces.
Option 1: Metallic
Option 2: Covalent
Option 3: Ionic
Option 4: Molecular
Correct Answer: Ionic
Solution : The correct answer is Ionic.
The interaction that takes place in ionic compounds is called ionic bonding, which is a kind of chemical bonding that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions or between two atoms with dramatically differing Electronegativity.
Question : The average mark obtained by 180 students in an examination is 50. If the average mark of passed students is 80 and that of the failed students is 40, then what is the number of students who failed the examination?
Option 1: 90
Option 2: 135
Option 3: 100
Option 4: 45
Correct Answer: 135
Solution : Let the number of failed students be $x$. Total marks obtained = 180 × 50 = 9000 According to the question, 40$x$ + (180 – $x$) × 80 = 9000 ⇒ 40$x$ + 14400 – 80$x$ = 9000 ⇒ 40$x$ = 5400 ⇒ $x$ = 135 Hence, the correct answer is 135.
Question : Study the given bar graph and answer the question that follows. The bar graph shows the export of rice (in lakhs) during five years. In how many years was the export of rice less than the average export for the five years?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The total export for the five years = 10.4 + 13 + 15.6 + 21.6 + 18.8 = 79.4 lakh tons of rice $\therefore$ The average yearly export = $\frac{79.4}{5}$ = 15.88 lakh tons of rice per year. The exports were less than the average in three years: 2010, 2011, and 2012. $\therefore$ The export of rice was less than the average export in 3 years. Hence, the correct answer is 3.
Question : If $a+b=10$ and $ab=6$, then the value of $a^3+b^3$ is:
Option 1: 800
Option 2: 820
Option 3: 860
Option 4: 840
Correct Answer: 820
Solution : According to the question, $a + b$ = 10 and $ab$ = 6 ⇒ $(a + b)^{2}$ = 102 ⇒ $a^{2} + 2ab + b^{2}$ = 100 ⇒ $a^{2} + 2(6) + b^{2}$ = 100 ⇒ $a^{2} + 12 + b^{2}$ = 100 ⇒ $a^{2} + b^{2}$ = 88 Now, ⇒ $a^{3} + b^{3} = (a + b)(a^{2} − ab + b^{2})=(10)(88 − 6)=10 × 82$ = 820 Hence, the correct answer is 820.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Some colleagues at a workplace are really hard nuts to crack.
Option 1: Hardcore traditions in a family
Option 2: An inflexible person who is hard to convince
Option 3: Someone showing extra concern over little things
Option 4: An easy-goer who can be easily convinced
Correct Answer: An inflexible person who is hard to convince
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The idiom hard nuts to crack refers to individuals who are difficult to understand, persuade, or influence. They are resistant to change or persuasion, making it challenging to get them to agree or cooperate.
Therefore, the correct answer is, an inflexible person who is hard to convince.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. One who goes from place to place, begging
Option 1: Misogamist
Option 2: Malleable
Option 3: Meticulous
Option 4: Mendicant
Correct Answer: Mendicant
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
The term "mendicant" is a one-word substitute that accurately represents the given phrase "one who goes from place to place, begging." A mendicant is an individual, often associated with a religious order, who survives by asking for alms or charity.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct answer is mendicant.
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? PORK, NQPM, LSNO, JULQ, ?
Option 1: HXJS
Option 2: HXKS
Option 3: HWJS
Option 4: HWKR
Correct Answer: HWJS
Solution : Given: PORK, NQPM, LSNO, JULQ, ?
In the above-given series, subtract 2 from the place values of the first and third letters, and add 2 to the place values of the second and fourth letters to obtain the next letter cluster. PORK→P – 2 = N; O + 2 = Q; R – 2 = P; K + 2 = M NQPM→N – 2 = L; Q + 2 = S; P – 2 = N; M + 2 = O LSNO→L – 2 = J; S + 2 = U; N – 2 = L; O + 2 = Q JULQ→J – 2 = H; U + 2 = W; L – 2 = J; Q + 2 = S
So, HWJS is the missing term of the series. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : In the following figure, AB is the diameter of a circle whose centre is O. If $\angle AOE=150^{\circ},\angle DAO=51^{\circ}$ then the measure of $\angle CBE$ is:
Option 1: 115°
Option 2: 110°
Option 3: 105°
Option 4: 120°
Correct Answer: 105°
Solution : According to the given figure in question, Given $\angle$AOE = 150° and $\angle$DAO = 51° Now, $\angle$EOB + $\angle$AOE = 180° ⇒ $\angle$EOB = 180° – 150° = 30° Also, OE = OB ⇒ $\angle$OEB = $\angle$OBE = $\frac{150}{2}$ = 75° ⇒ $\angle$CBE = 180° – 75° = 105° Hence, the correct answer is 105°.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Wrestling : Arena :: Ice–Skating : ?
Option 1: Track
Option 2: Rink
Option 3: Stadium
Option 4: Ground
Correct Answer: Rink
Solution : Given: Wrestling : Arena :: Ice–Skating : ?
The second term is an area where the sport given in the first term has been played – Like in, Wrestling : Arena → The area where wrestling is played is known as Arena. Similarly, follow the same pattern for Ice–Skating : ? → The area where the Ice–Skating is played is known as the Rink.
So, the rink is related to the king in the same way as the convent is related to the nun. Hence, the second option is correct.
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