Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, MOUNTAIN is written as MNIATNUO, and SENTENCE is written as SECNETNE. How will BIRTHDAY be written in that language?
Option 1: BYADHTRI
Option 2: BIYDHATR
Option 3: YADHTRIB
Option 4: YBIRHTDA
Correct Answer: BYADHTRI
Solution : Given: MOUNTAIN is written as MNIATNUO and SENTENCE is written as SECNETNE.
Follow the pattern to obtain the required code – Thus, MOUNTAIN is coded as MNIATNUO. And, SENTENCE is written as SECNETNE. Thus, SENTENCE is coded as SECNETNE. Similarly, follow the same pattern for
Question : Choose the option which means the same as the underlined segment. The boss wanted to finish the case before the arrival of the inspection team.
Option 1: be over and done with
Option 2: be over one’s head
Option 3: be over and over
Option 4: be over a barrel
Correct Answer: be over and done with
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, "wanted to finish" implies a desire to complete or conclude the case. Similarly, the phrase "be over and done with" expresses the idea of bringing something
Question : In which region is terrace farming done?
Option 1: Dry regions
Option 2: Slope of hills
Option 3: Mountain tops
Option 4: Rooftops
Correct Answer: Slope of hills
Solution : The correct option is a Slope of hills.
Terrace farming is a technique for growing crops on steep slopes or hillsides by constructing flat, step-like platforms or terraces. It is a historic agricultural method used to cultivate steep or hilly terrain. Terraces
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SOULFUL is written as ORIIXLV, and GATHER is written as OHEWXJ. How is TIDAL written in that code language?
Option 1: IDALQ
Option 2: WFGXO
Option 3: OXGFW
Option 4: QLADI
Correct Answer: OXGFW
Solution : Given: SOULFUL is written as ORIIXLV, and GATHER is written as OHEWXJ.
Add and subtract 3 alternatively from the place value of each letter of SOULFUL and then arrange them as shown below –
Thus, SOULFUL is coded as ORIIXLV. Likewise, add and subtract 3
Question : The chart 1 given below shows the runs scored by a player against 6 different countries during 2019-2020pie c. Pie chart 2 shows the runs scored by the same player against the same 6 countries during 2020-2021.
Find the difference between the total runs scored against New Zealand and Pakistan during 2019-2020 and the total runs scored against Sri Lanka and Pakistan during 2020-2021.
Option 1: 500
Option 2: 600
Option 3: 650
Option 4: 550
Correct Answer: 550
Solution : From the pie charts, we can calculate the runs scored against each country as follows: For 2019-2020: New Zealand: 14% of 4000 runs = 560 runs Pakistan: 16% of 4000 runs = 640 runs Total = 1200 runs For 2020-2021: Sri Lanka: 20% of 5000
Question : In a $\triangle ABC$, D and E are two points on AB and AC respectively such that DE || BC, DE bisects the $\triangle ABC$ in two equal areas. Then the ratio DB : AB is:
Option 1: $1:\sqrt2$
Option 2: $1:2$
Option 3: $\left ( \sqrt2-1 \right ):\sqrt2$
Option 4: $\sqrt2:1$
Correct Answer: $\left ( \sqrt2-1 \right ):\sqrt2$
Solution : Given, area of ($\triangle ADE)$ = area of $BDEC$ ⇒ $\triangle 2ADE = \triangle ABC$ Since, $DE \parallel BC$ ∴ $\triangle ADE$ ~ $\triangle ABC$ Now, $\frac{area (\triangle ADE)}{area (\triangle ABC)} = \frac{1}{2} = \frac{AD^2}{AB^2}$ ⇒ $\frac{AB}{AD} = \sqrt2$....................(1) ⇒ $\frac{AB}{AD}-1
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
Option 1: Blunt
Option 2: Tricky
Option 3: Sustainable
Option 4: Abstract
Correct Answer: Tricky
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The appropriate one-word substitute for the given group of words, describing something that requires exceptional skill or caution in performance, is "tricky". A tricky task involves difficulties or uncertainties. The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
Option 1: Pannalal Ghosh - Flute
Option 2: Guru Gopi Krishna - Kathak
Option 3: Nikhil Banerjee - Santoor
Option 4: Nandlal Bose - Painting
Correct Answer: Nikhil Banerjee - Santoor
Solution : The correct option is Nikhil Banerjee - Santoor.
Nikhil Banerjee was one of India's most prominent sitar players of his time. He belongs to the Maihar Gharana. Pandit Pannalal Ghosh, also known as Amal Jyoti Ghosh, was a famous flute player and
Question : A man goes from place A to B at a speed of 12 km/hr and returns from B to A at a speed of 18 km/hr. His average speed for the entire journey is:
Option 1: $14 \frac{2}{5} \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$
Option 2: 15 km/hr
Option 3: 6 km/hr
Option 4: 30 km/hr
Correct Answer: $14 \frac{2}{5} \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$
Solution : Given: A man goes from place A to B at a speed of 12 km/hr and returns from B to A at a speed of 18 km/hr. $\therefore$ Average speed = $\frac{\text{2 × (Speed to go to A to B) ×
Question : Consequent to the recommendations of the Working Group on Rural Banks, 5 rural Regional Banks were initially set up in the year:
Option 1: 1973
Option 2: 1974
Option 3: 1975
Option 4: 1976
Correct Answer: 1975
Solution : The correct option is 1975.
Five Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were first established in India in 1975 by the recommendations of the Working Group on Rural Banks. To address the credit demands of the most disadvantaged segments of society, these banks were created to
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