Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : A number is first increased by 10% and then increased by 20%. The number, so obtained, is now decreased by 12%. What is the net increase or decrease percent in the original number?
Option 1: 16.16% increase
Option 2: 14.14% decrease
Option 3: 11.11% decrease
Option 4: 12.12% increase
Correct Answer: 16.16% increase
Solution : The formula for two successive percentage changes (increase or decrease) is given by: $\text{Net percentage change} = a + b + \frac{ab}{100}$ where $a$ and $b$ are the two percentage changes. In this case, the number is first increased by 10% and then by
Question : Directions: Select the letter cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter cluster series. KOY, JPX, IQW, HRV,?
Option 1: ETU
Option 2: GSU
Option 3: GSV
Option 4: GRU
Correct Answer: GSU
Solution : Given: KOY, JPX, IQW, HRV,?
In the above–given series, subtract 1 from the first and the third letters and add 1 to the second letter of the previous term to obtain the next letter cluster. KOY→K – 1 = J; O + 1 = P;
Question : Directions: In a code language, EAGER is written as BXJBU, and MARKS is written as PXUNV. How will LOCUST be written in that language?
Option 1: ORFXVW
Option 2: OLGRBW
Option 3: ILZRPQ
Option 4: OLFRVW
Correct Answer: OLFRVW
Solution : Given: EAGER is written as BXJBU, and MARKS is written as PXUNV.
Subtract 3 from the place value of the vowels and add 3 to the place value of the consonants of EAGER and MARKS to obtain the required code – EAGER→E – 3 =
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary. 1. Admire 2. Addition 3. Addict 4. Admission 5. Adult
Option 1: 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Option 2: 3, 2, 1, 4, 5
Option 3: 5, 4, 1, 2, 3
Option 4: 2, 3, 1, 5, 4
Correct Answer: 3, 2, 1, 4, 5
Solution : Given: 1. Admire 2. Addition 3. Addict 4. Admission 5. Adult
Step 1: Compare the first two letters of each word. Since the first two letters of each word are the same A, d, move on to the next letter.
Question : Dipa Karmakar belongs to which gymnastics vault style?
Option 1: Tsukahara
Option 2: Produnova
Option 3: Yurchenko
Option 4: Handspring
Correct Answer: Produnova
Solution : The correct answer is Produnova.
Dipa Karmakar is one of just five female gymnasts worldwide to have perfected the extremely challenging Produnova vault. Her performance on the manoeuvre propelled her to the podium in numerous contests and earned her a remarkable fourth-place result in
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. NEEDLE : MFDEKF :: BUCKET : ?
Option 1: AVBLDS
Option 2: AVBLDU
Option 3: CVDLFS
Option 4: CVBLDU
Correct Answer: AVBLDU
Solution : Given: NEEDLE : MFDEKF :: BUCKET : ?
Subtract and add 1 alternatively from the place value of the letters of NEEDLE to get the related letter cluster – N – 1 = M; E + 1 = F; E – 1 = D; D
Question : In $\triangle ABC, DE \parallel BC$ in such a way that $A-D-B$ and $A-E-C$ are equal. If $ \angle A C B=40°$, then $\angle D A E+\angle ADE =$ ___________.
Option 1: 240°
Option 2: 120°
Option 3: 140°
Option 4: 230°
Correct Answer: 140°
Solution : Given, A triangle ABC in which DE || BC. Here, we have a triangle ABC in which DE $\parallel$ BC ⇒ The $\angle$ACB = $\angle$AED = 40° (corresponding angles as DE$\parallel$BC and AC is a transversal line which intersects them) Now, consider the $\triangle$ADE as
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
SCANTY
Option 1: adequate
Option 2: plentiful
Option 3: enough
Option 4: meagre
Correct Answer: meagre
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Scanty means smaller in size or amount than is considered necessary or is hoped for.
Meagre means inadequate or very small in quantity. Thus, it is the correct synonym.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : The greatest possible length that can be used to measure exactly the lengths of 3 m 15 cm, 5 m, and 6 m 85 cm is:
Option 1: 9 cm
Option 2: 11 cm
Option 3: 7 cm
Option 4: 5 cm
Correct Answer: 5 cm
Solution : Given: The lengths are 3 m 15 cm, 5 m, and 6 m 85 cm. 1 m = 100 cm 3 m 15 cm = 300 + 15 = 315 cm, 6 m 85 cm = 600 + 85 = 685 cm The greatest
Question : Vipin can do a piece of work in 2 days; Vaibhav can do the same work in 3 days and Chirag can do the same work in 6 days. If they start working together, how many days will they take to complete the work?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : Given: Vipin can do a piece of work in 2 days. Vaibhav can do the same work in 3 days and Chirag can do the same work in 6 days. So, total work = LCM of 2, 3, and 6 = 6 units One day's
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