Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : If the area of a square is decreased by 19%, then the diagonal of the square is decreased by:
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 15%
Option 3: 5%
Option 4: 12%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : Use: Length of a diagonal in a square = $\sqrt2$ × side of the square Let the side of the square be 10 cm. Area of square = 10 × 10 = 100 cm2 Diagonal of the square = $10\sqrt{2}$ cm Now, Decrease in
Question : Which one of the following is related to the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
Option 1: Speaker of the parliament seeking opinion from the Supreme Court
Option 2: Election commission seeking opinion from the Supreme Court
Option 3: States seeking opinion from the Supreme Court
Option 4: President of India seeks opinion on law or facts
Correct Answer: President of India seeks opinion on law or facts
Solution : The correct option is President of India to seek an opinion on law or facts.
The President of India seeking the Supreme Court's opinion on a point of law or fact is connected to the Supreme Court's
Question : Directions: The pie chart here shows the automobile parts manufactured by an automobile company at its Pune and Nagpur plants in the year 2009. Study the pie chart and answer the question.
The ratio of the percentage of horns produced at the Nagpur plant to that produced at the Pune plant is:
Option 1: 3 : 7
Option 2: 10 : 3
Option 3: 7 : 3
Option 4: 7 : 10
Correct Answer: 3 : 7
Solution : Percentage of horns produced at Nagpur plant = 3% Percentage of horns produced at Pune plant = 7% $\therefore$ Required ratio = 3% : 7% = 3 : 7 Hence, the correct answer is 3 : 7.
Question : Directions: Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some cats are rats. All rats are mice. Conclusions: I. Some cats are mice. II. Some mice are cats.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Both conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some cats are mice – From the given Venn diagram, the circle of mice intersects the circle of cats and
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Central Park Tower has just become the tallest residential building in the world. The views (1)______ this building are amazing. The (2)______ of apartments in this skyscraper are (3)______ as the sky. The cheapest apartment (4)______ at 6.7 million dollars, and the most (5)______ five-bedroom apartment costs 63 million dollars. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.
Option 1: prices
Option 2: values
Option 3: bills
Option 4: amounts
Correct Answer: prices
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The phrase "the prices of apartments in this skyscraper" makes sense in the context of discussing a residential building and the cost of apartments.
Therefore, the word "prices" fits appropriately to convey the idea that the passage
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The book narrated the athlete's prowess in a lucid manner.
Option 1: refined arguments
Option 2: exceptional mastery
Option 3: difficult situation
Option 4: affluent days
Correct Answer: exceptional mastery
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: "Prowess" refers to exceptional skill or ability, especially in a particular field or activity. It often conveys a high level of expertise, competence, or mastery in performing tasks, whether they are physical, intellectual, or skill-based. In
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Swati sold a bag to Ankita at a gain of 15%. Aashi bought this bag from Ankita for Rs. 24,840. Ankita earned a profit of 20%. At what price would Swati have bought the bag?
Option 1: Rs. 18,500
Option 2: Rs. 18,000
Option 3: Rs. 16,000
Option 4: Rs. 20,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 18,000
Solution : Let the price Swati bought the bag be $x$. According to the question, $x×\frac{100+15}{100}×\frac{100+20}{100}=24840$ $⇒x×\frac{115}{100}×\frac{120}{100}=24840$ $\therefore x =18000$ Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 18,000.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SUN is written as 54 and PUT is written as 57. How is CAT written in that code language?
Option 1: 28
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 52
Option 4: 36
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Given: SUN is written as 54 and PUT is written as 57.
SUN is written as 54; S→19; U→21; N→14 Add all the place values to get the number→19 + 21 + 14 = 54
PUT is written as 57; P→16; U→21; T→20 Add all
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BLAMED is written as DOEGHP. How is POLARY written in that code language?
Option 1: QPMBSZ
Option 2: ORSBUD
Option 3: DBVSRO
Option 4: KNOCQZ
Correct Answer: ORSBUD
Solution : Given: BLAMED is written as DOEGHP.
Consider the first three letters of BLAMED (BLA) as a single part and the next three letters (MED) as a single part. Now, reverse the order of the letters of each part individually – BLA→ALB; MED→DEM Add 3 to
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