Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 7 to 10 and those of Matrix (II) are numbered from 2 to 6. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. D can be represented by 23 and 32. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word — DOSSIER.
Option 1: 23, 54, 710, 25, 66, 26, 36
Option 2: 32, 35, 56, 44, 25, 78, 52
Option 3: 23, 43, 66, 26, 54, 35, 56
Option 4: 32, 54, 710, 87, 25, 24, 66
Correct Answer: 32, 54, 710, 87, 25, 24, 66
Solution : Given: DOSSIER
Number representations of each letter – D→23, 32, 44 O→52, 54 S→35, 56, 78, 87, 710 S→35, 56, 78, 87, 710 I→25, 79 E→24, 43, 64, 108 R→26, 66, 1010
Let's check the options – First option
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
Option 1: 194
Option 2: 150
Option 3: 176
Option 4: 188
Correct Answer: 194
Solution : The pattern runs horizontally along the rows – First row: {(58 – 28) × 4} – 2 = {30 × 4} – 2 = 120 – 2 = 118 Second row: {(44 – 21) × 4} – 2 = {23 × 4} – 2 =
Question : Directions: Study the following line chart carefully and answer the questions given below. The following chart represents the number of employees recruited in different years in a company. The number of employees recruited in 2012 was what percentage of the number of employees recruited in 2014?
Option 1: 50%
Option 2: 60%
Option 3: 62.5%
Option 4: 70%
Correct Answer: 62.5%
Solution : Using the graph provided. Number of employees recruited in the year 2012 = 25 Number of employees recruited in the year 2014 = 40 So, the required percentage = $\frac{25}{40}$ × 100 = 62.5% Hence, the correct answer is 62.5%.
Question : Directions: Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 65, 85, 112, ?, 215, 305, 430
Option 1: 153
Option 2: 161
Option 3: 150
Option 4: 167
Correct Answer: 153
Solution : Given: 65, 85, 112, ?, 215, 305, 430
Add 20 with a difference of multiple of 7 to obtain the required missing number as shown below –
Therefore, the required missing number in the series is 153. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Which Indian state has the second highest population after Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011?
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Solution : The correct option is Maharashtra
As per the 2011 Census of India, the state with the second-highest population after Uttar Pradesh is Maharashtra. Maharashtra is a large and populous state located in the western part of India.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Through and through
Option 1: eventually
Option 2: completely
Option 3: gradually
Option 4: partially
Correct Answer: completely
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The idiom through and through is an expression used to convey that something is done thoroughly or completely. It implies a sense of thoroughness, leaving no part untouched or incomplete.
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Who among the following gave the 'Gandhian Plan' in 1944?
Option 1: Durga Prasad Dhar
Option 2: S. N. Aggarwal
Option 3: M. N. Roy
Option 4: Jayaprakash Narayan Srivastava
Correct Answer: S. N. Aggarwal
Solution : The correct answer is S. N. Aggarwal.
A decentralised economy with self-sufficient villages and industrial production was the goal of the plan, which had an approximate outlay of just Rs. 3,500 crores. Small-scale businesses and agriculture were highlighted. This plan was proposed
Question : Directions: In these questions, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
If you are a cricket fan, make sure you are witness the grand opening ceremony today.
(1) you witnessed
(2) you witnessing
(3) you witness
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Explanation:
The third option uses the present tense "witness", which is appropriate for describing an action happening in the present, as in the case of the grand opening ceremony today.
The other options are incorrect and do not
Question : Which of the following is not true about the Right to Freedom of Religion in India?
Option 1: A person may choose any religion or may choose not to follow any religion.
Option 2: Everyone is free to choose a religion and practice that religion.
Option 3: Freedom to profess, follow, and propagate any religion.
Option 4: Freedom for forcible conversions.
Correct Answer: Freedom for forcible conversions.
Solution : The correct answer is Freedom for forcible conversions.
The Right to Freedom of Religion is a fundamental right which is guaranteed by the Constitution under Articles 25 to 28. Under these articles, a person can choose any religion or may choose not
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