Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: At the time of sunrise, Diksha and Arpita are sitting in a park with their backs facing each other. If the shadow of Diksha falls to the right of Arpita, then in which direction is Arpita facing?
Option 1: North
Option 2: East
Option 3: West
Option 4: South
Correct Answer: South
Solution : Given: At the time of sunrise, Diksha and Arpita are sitting in a park with their backs facing each other.
At the time of Sunrise, the Sun is in the east direction, and the shadow will be in the west direction, So, it is given that the shadow is on the right side of Arpita. Therefore, Arpita will face towards the South direction.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
A garden knife is ___ used for right pruning.
Option 1: Generally
Option 2: Compulsorily
Option 3: Systematically
Option 4: Daily
Correct Answer: Generally
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
Generally indicates that a garden knife is commonly or typically used for pruning but does not specify any particular method or frequency.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Systematically: This adverb implies that the garden knife is used in an organised and methodical manner for pruning. It suggests a structured approach to pruning.
Daily: This adverb suggests that the garden knife is used for pruning every day, indicating a high frequency of use.
Compulsorily: This adverb implies that the use of a garden knife for pruning is mandatory or required, which may not be the case in all situations.
So, the correct sentence should be: "A garden knife is generally used for right pruning."
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number missing. Select the missing number from the given series. ?, 5, 15, 45, 113
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: ?, 5, 15, 45, 113
Add natural numbers starting from 1 and their cube to get the next term of the series – ? + {(1)3 + 1} = ? – {1 + 1} = 5 – 2 = 3 5 + {(2)3 + 2} = 5 + {8 + 2} = 15 15 + {(3)3 + 3} = 15 + {27 + 3} = 45 45 + {(4)3 + 4} = 45 + {64 + 4} = 113
So, the required missing term is 3. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence.
You get a good and comprehensive idea of the town from the clock tower situated in the centre of the town.
Option 1: blind date
Option 2: body and soul
Option 3: bird's eye view
Option 4: blind alley
Correct Answer: bird's eye view
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The idiom bird's eye view refers to seeing something from a high or elevated vantage point, providing a comprehensive and overall perspective. In the context of the sentence, the clock tower in the centre of the town offers a high vantage point, allowing one to see and understand the town comprehensively.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "You get a bird's-eye view of the town from the clock tower situated in the centre of the town."
Question : The average weight of three men, A, B and C is 84 kg. Another man, D, joins the group and the average now becomes 80 kg. If another man, E, whose weight is 3 kg more than that of D, replaces A, then the average weight of B, C, D and E becomes 79 kg. Then the weight of A is:
Option 1: 72 kg
Option 2: 74 kg
Option 3: 75 kg
Option 4: 76 kg
Correct Answer: 75 kg
Solution : Given: The average weight of three men, A, B, and C, is 84 kg. Another man, D, joins the group and the average now becomes 80 kg. If another man, E, whose weight is 3 kg more than that of D, replaces A, then the average weight of B, C, D, and E becomes 79 kg. Total weight of A + B + C = (84 × 3) = 252 kg Total weight of A + B + C + D = (80 × 4) = 320 kg So, the weight of D = (320 – 252) = 68 kg Now weight of E = (68 + 3) = 71 kg Total weight of B + C + D + E = (79 × 4) = 316 kg So, the total weight of B + C = (316 – 68 – 71) = 177 kg $\therefore$ The weight of A = (252 – 177) = 75 kg Hence, the correct answer is 75 kg.
Question : The rulers of which of the following dynasties built the Khajuraho temples between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. in central India?
Option 1: Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty
Option 2: Rashtrakuta Dynasty
Option 3: Pala Dynasty
Option 4: Chandela Dynasty
Correct Answer: Chandela Dynasty
Solution : The correct answer is the Chandela Dynasty.
The Khajuraho temples in central India were built between 950 and 1050 A.D. during the rule of the Chandela dynasty. The Chandela rulers were known for their patronage of the arts, particularly temple construction and Khajuraho temples are considered some of the finest examples of medieval Indian architecture and sculpture.
Question : Who is the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal?
Option 1: Justice J,S, Verma
Option 2: Justice Swatantra Kumar
Option 3: Justice K,G, Balakrishnan
Option 4: Justice Markandey Singh
Correct Answer: Justice Swatantra Kumar
Solution : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized body that was formed under the NGT Act, 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases that are related to the protection and conservation of the environment, forests, and other natural resources
The Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is appointed by the Central Government of India in accordance with the Chief Justice of India.
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.
It was a cool and windy day. Shiela, Zora, Lamba and I were (1)_______ our way to the Park to play on the slides. On our way (2)_______, Shiela (3)_______ something stuck to her shoe. "Must be a (4)_______ of chewing gum or something," she muttered as she (5)_______ down to remove the object. What she removed from her shoe was a dirty note of five hundred rupees!
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
Option 1: when
Option 2: their
Option 3: where
Option 4: there
Correct Answer: there
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
In this context, the phrase "on our way" suggests movement or progression, and the subsequent word should align with this idea. There is a suitable choice, as it indicates a place or destination. The use of there helps maintain the flow of the sentence and conveys the sense of moving towards a specific location, which is the park in this case.
Question : A wristwatch is sold for INR 1,200 at a profit percentage equal to its cost price. Find the cost price of the wristwatch.
Option 1: INR 400
Option 2: INR 250
Option 3: INR 350
Option 4: INR 300
Correct Answer: INR 300
Solution : Let the cost price of the watch be $x$. The selling price of the wristwatch = INR 1,200 Profit percentage = $\frac{1200-x}{x}×100$ According to the question, $x=\frac{1200-x}{x}×100$ $⇒x^2+100x-120000=0$ $⇒x^2+400x-300x-120000=0$ $⇒(x-300)(x+400)=0$ $\therefore x=300,-400$ $x$ can't be negative, because the price of the watch can't be negative. So, $x=300$ Hence, the correct answer is INR 300.
Question : Directions: The following table gives details about the percentage change in the population in a particular town for a given year. Go through the chart given and answer the questions that follow:
How many years witnessed a decrease in population across all the given years?
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : The graph is about the increase in population and all the values show positive growth. So, there is no decrease in population. Hence, the correct answer is 0.
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