Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. First 2. Frown 3. Fist 4. Fast 5. Floor
Option 1: 13542
Option 2: 41523
Option 3: 41352
Option 4: 13452
Correct Answer: 41352
Solution : Given: 1. First 2. Frown 3. Fist 4. Fast 5. Floor
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter F, then move to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter of each word
Question : A room 16 m 5 cm long and 15 m broad is to be fitted with equal square tiles. How many numbers of the largest possible tiles are required so that they exactly fit?
Option 1: 10400
Option 2: 10700
Option 3: 10800
Option 4: 9800
Correct Answer: 10700
Solution : Length of room = 16m 5 cm = 1605 cm Width = 1500 cm 1605 = 3 × 5 × 107 1500 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 5 × 5 The largest side of the square tile = HCF of (1605,1500)
Question : Directions: Z's house is 45 m South of P's house. J's house is 50 m South of H's house. Q's house is 30 m West of Z's house. M's house is 50 m North of P's house. H's house is 30 m West of M's house. In which direction and at what distance is J's house with reference to Q's house?
Option 1: West, 30 m
Option 2: South, 50 m
Option 3: North, 45 m
Option 4: South, 45 m
Correct Answer: North, 45 m
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the direction and distance of J's house with reference to Q's house.
So, J is in the north direction and 45 m with respect to Q.
Question : In ____________the Mughal emperor appointed the Company as the Diwan of the provinces of Bengal.
Option 1: 1770
Option 2: 1754
Option 3: 1750
Option 4: 1765
Correct Answer: 1765
Solution : The correct option is 1765.
In 1765, the Mughal emperor appointed the East India Company as the Diwan (revenue administrator) of the provinces of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. This appointment followed the Battle of Buxar, where the British East India Company emerged victorious, granting them
Question : Study the given graph and answer the question that follows. The graph shows data regarding the number of boys and girls studying in class 5 in four different schools. What is the difference between the total number of boys studying in schools P and Q together and the total number of girls in the same schools together?
Option 1: 38
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 35
Correct Answer: 35
Solution : Total number of boys studying in school P and Q together = 280 + 365 = 645 Total number of girls studying in school P and Q together = 260 + 350 = 610 Required difference = 645 – 610 = 35 Hence, the correct
Question : The noted freedom fighter Saheed Laxman Nayak belonged to the state of______.
Option 1: Gujarat
Option 2: Chhattisgarh
Option 3: Uttar Pradesh
Option 4: Odisha
Correct Answer: Odisha
Solution : The correct answer is Odisha.
Laxman Nayak was a tribal civil rights campaigner from South Odisha in eastern India. He was born on November 22, 1899. He was an Odishan Bhuyan tribe member. His father, Padlam Nayak, was a tribal leader and "Mustadaar" under
Question : A person invested Rs. 12,000 on simple interest for 7 years to obtain a total amount of Rs. 20,400 on a certain annual rate of interest. What was the rate of interest to obtain the above amount?
Option 1: 7%
Option 2: 9%
Option 3: 8%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : The formula for simple interest is I = PRT, where I is the interest, P is the principal amount, R is the rate of interest (in decimal) and T is the time period. In this case, the total amount after 7 years is Rs. 20,400,
Question : The given bar graph represents the number of boys and girls in five different schools. Read the graph and answer the question that follows. What is the ratio of the girls from schools A, B, and C taken together to the boys from all schools taken together?
Option 1: 33 : 17
Option 2: 17 : 33
Option 3: 66 : 59
Option 4: 59 : 66
Correct Answer: 17 : 33
Solution : Total number of girls from A, B, and C = 500 + 550 + 650 = 1700 Total number of boys from all school = 600 + 450 + 750 + 700 + 800 = 3300 = $\frac{1700}{3300} = \frac{17}{33}$ $\therefore$ The required
Question : Study the given graph and answer the question that follows The given graph represents the percentage of books on different subjects that a person has in his library. If the total number of books is 60, then what is the ratio of the number of books on subject C1 to the average number of books per subject?
Option 1: 3 : 7
Option 2: 2 : 3
Option 3: 3 : 5
Option 4: 2 : 5
Correct Answer: 2 : 5
Solution : The number of books C1 = 10% of 60 = 6 Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of all the observations}}{{\text{Total number of observations}}}$ The average number of books per subject = $\frac{60}{4}=15$ Required ratio = 6 : 15 = 2 : 5 Hence, the correct
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The passengers were afraid, but the captain ______ them that there was no danger.
Option 1: promised
Option 2: advised
Option 3: assured
Option 4: counselled
Correct Answer: assured
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
It means to give confidence or certainty, often by stating or making someone believe that something is true or certain. This word is the most appropriate in the given context because it conveys a sense of confidence and
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