Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 18 : 5 :: 12 : ?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: 18 : 5 :: 12 : ?
Like, 18 : 5→18 ÷ 3 = 6; 6 – 1 = 5 Similarly, for 12 : ?→12 ÷ 3 = 4; 4 – 1 = 3
So, 12 is related to 3. Hence, the third option
Question : Directions: Rishabh starts walking towards the west. After walking 70 m he turns to the left and walks 35 m straight. He turns left again and walks 30 m, again he turns to the left and walks a distance of 35 m. How far is he from the starting point?
Option 1: 60 m
Option 2: 100 m
Option 3: 70 m
Option 4: 40 m
Correct Answer: 40 m
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Here, A is the starting point and B is the endpoint. From the above diagram, the distance between the starting and the endpoint is 40 m.
So, Rishabh is at a distance
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? SAG, KSY, CKQ, ?
Option 1: UZF
Option 2: RZF
Option 3: UAG
Option 4: UCI
Correct Answer: UCI
Solution : Given: SAG, KSY, CKQ, ?
Subtract 8 from the positional value of each letter – SAG→S – 8 = K; A – 8 = S; G – 8 = Y→KSY KSY→K – 8 = C; S – 8 = K; Y – 8 = Q→CKQ
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I like all games instead of cricket.
Option 1: rather
Option 2: exclude
Option 3: object
Option 4: except
Correct Answer: except
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The most suitable option to replace the underlined segment in the sentence is "except". This is because "except" conveys the idea of excluding or not including cricket in the list of favourite games.
Therefore, the correct sentence
Question : A merchant marks an article 20% above the cost price. He then sells it at a discount of 20%. The sale gives him:
Option 1: No loss no gain
Option 2: 4% loss
Option 3: 2% gain
Option 4: 4% gain
Correct Answer: 4% loss
Solution : Given: A merchant marks an article 20% above the cost price. He then sells it at a discount of 20%. Let the cost price be 100 units. Now marked price = 120 units So, Selling price = $\frac{120}{100}×80=96$ Loss = 100 – 96 =
Question : Supreme Court is the guardian for
Option 1: Fundamental rights
Option 2: Directive principles
Option 3: Preamble
Option 4: Centre and state disputes
Correct Answer: Fundamental rights
Solution : The correct answer is Fundamental rights.
As a body with supreme authority charged with defending citizens' Fundamental rights, the Supreme Court serves as the guardian of those rights. The court also has the authority to defend rights against executive abuse. The Supreme Court is
Question : In 1342, one of the nobles, Haji Ilyas Khan, united Bengal and became its ruler under the title of ______and laid the foundation of the Ilyas Shah dynasty.
Option 1: Shamsh-ud-din Ilyas Shah
Option 2: Ghiyasuddin Azam
Option 3: Sultan Abu al-Mujahid
Option 4: Sultan Sayf ad-Din
Correct Answer: Shamsh-ud-din Ilyas Shah
Solution : The correct option is Shamsh-ud-din Ilyas Shah.
The Ilyas Shah dynasty began when one of the patricians, Haji Ilyas Khan, united Bengal and assumed sovereignty in 1342, assuming the name Shamsh-ud-Ilyas Shah. He was the creator of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty, which
Question : What are the differences between revenue expenditures and revenue receipts?
Option 1: Revenue
Option 2: Total expenditure
Option 3: Revenue deficit
Option 4: Total revenue
Correct Answer: Revenue deficit
Solution : The correct answer is Revenue deficit.
Revenue receipts are the government's income that is used to cover the government's day-to-day costs. These receipts are recurrent and do not increase the government's assets. Revenue expenditures are government expenses incurred to address the day-to-day requirements
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 38, 57, 40, 59, 42, (?)
Option 1: 59
Option 2: 62
Option 3: 60
Option 4: 61
Correct Answer: 61
Solution : Given: 38, 57, 40, 59, 42, (?)
Follow the pattern to obtain the next term –
So, 61 is the missing term in the given series. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. I am allowed to take photographs inside the church, ______?
Option 1: shall I
Option 2: aren’t I
Option 3: am I
Option 4: can’t I
Correct Answer: aren’t I
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: This construction is a tag question used for seeking confirmation or agreement. In this context, "aren't I" is used because the preceding statement is positive ("I am allowed to take photographs inside the church"), and the
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