Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The cost of two varieties of tea is INR 300 and INR 375 respectively. If both the varieties of tea are mixed together in the ratio 3 : 2, then what should be the price of mixed variety of tea per kg?
Option 1: INR 340
Option 2: INR 330
Option 3: INR 350
Option 4: INR 360
Correct Answer: INR 330
Solution : Given, The cost of two varieties of tea is INR 300 and INR 375, respectively. Both varieties of tea are mixed together in a ratio 3 : 2. So, the cost of the (3 + 2) i.e., 5 kg of the mixed tea =
Question : Directions: In a code language, sky is blue is written as mud pot sum, I like blue is written as mud man log, and I am sky is written as man red pot. What is the code for the word is in this language?
Option 1: sum
Option 2: mud
Option 3: red
Option 4: man
Correct Answer: sum
Solution : Given: 1. sky is blue ⇒ mud pot sum 2. I like blue ⇒ mud man log 3. I am sky ⇒ man red pot
By comparing all the coded sentences, we find that – In sentences 1 and 2, blue is a common word
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one or more alphabet missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given options. E – D – C – B, J – H – F – D, O – L – I – ?
Option 1: R
Option 2: A
Option 3: E
Option 4: F
Correct Answer: F
Solution : Given: E – D – C – B, J – H – F – D, O – L – I – ?
In the given series, add 5, 4, 3 and 2 to the place value of the first, second, third and fourth letters. E
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? BRCQ, EPFO, ?, KLLK, NJOI
Option 1: HINO
Option 2: GNMI
Option 3: HNIM
Option 4: GINO
Correct Answer: HNIM
Solution : Given: BRCQ, EPFO, ?, KLLK, NJOI
Add 3 to the first and third letters and subtract 2 from the second and fourth letters of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series – BRCQ→B + 3 = E; R – 2 =
Question : The given histogram shows the height of the students.
What is the percentage of students whose height is in the class interval 160 -170? (correct to the nearest integer)
Option 1: 51
Option 2: 34
Option 3: 25
Option 4: 39
Correct Answer: 34
Solution : According to the question Total Students = 15 + 13 + 10 + 14 + 12 + 6 = 70 Students in class interval 160 - 170 = 10 + 14 = 24 ⇒ Required percentage = $\frac{\text{Student in class interval 160- 170}}{\text{Total Students}}$ =
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Revoke
Option 1: Sustain
Option 2: Repeat
Option 3: Regret
Option 4: Repeal
Correct Answer: Repeal
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word revoke means to officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a law, decision, or privilege. The synonym repeal also refers to the act of revoking or cancelling something, especially a law or regulation
The meanings
Question : Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The boy was leaning against the pillar ______ his hands ______ his pockets.
Option 1: for, in
Option 2: with, from
Option 3: for, into
Option 4: with, in
Correct Answer: with, in
The correct word to use in the first blank is with, as it is the correct preposition for possession, and 'in" is the correct preposition for place, which describes the location of the boy's hands.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Abridge
Option 1: Expand
Option 2: Earmark
Option 3: Shorten
Option 4: Increase
Correct Answer: Shorten
Solution : The correct option will be the third option.
Abridge: It means to shorten or condense without losing the core content or meaning.
Shorten: It means to make something shorter in length or duration. This is the closest synonym to abridge, as it involves reducing the
Question : Sakewa is a religious festival celebrated by the Kirat Khambu Rai community of ______.
Option 1: Meghalaya
Option 2: Arunachal Pradesh
Option 3: Nagaland
Option 4: Sikkim
Correct Answer: Sikkim
Solution : The correct answer is Sikkim
Sakewa is a sacred festival observed by the Kirat Khambu Rai community in Sikkim. Also referred to as Bhoomi Puja or Chandi Puja, it involves the worship of Mother Earth. Commencing on the full moon day of the Hindu month
Question : After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission will a member of Parliament be disqualified?
Option 1: 30 days
Option 2: 50 days
Option 3: 20 days
Option 4: 60 days
Correct Answer: 60 days
Solution : The correct answer is 60 days.
The speaker or chairman may declare a member of parliament's seat vacant if they avoid attending sessions for 60 days or more without being asked or given prior notice. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Lok
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