Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with two terms missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 1, 1, 6, 6, 11, 11, 16, ___, ___
Option 1: 13, 11
Option 2: 16, 21
Option 3: 17, 21
Option 4: 21, 16
Correct Answer: 16, 21
Solution : Given: 1, 1, 6, 6, 11, 11, 16, ___, ___
Follow the pattern to find the missing term –
So, 16 and 21 are the missing terms in the series. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Study the given histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows. The number of students who obtained less than 200 marks is:
Option 1: 75
Option 2: 30
Option 3: 45
Option 4: 135
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : From the given histogram, the number of students who obtained less than 200 marks is 30. Hence, the correct answer is 30.
Question : Direction: Study the pie chart and answer the question. Details of % of employees working in various departments and number of males among them. Total number of employees = 800 The ratio of males working in the marketing department to the number of females in that department is:
Option 1: 52 : 7
Option 2: 52 : 9
Option 3: 55 : 7
Option 4: 55 : 9
Correct Answer: 55 : 9
Solution : Number of employees in the marketing department = $\frac{24}{100} \times 800$ = 192 Total number of Males = 165 Total number of Females = 192 –165 = 27 ∴ Required ratio = 165 : 27 = 55 : 9 Hence, the correct answer
Question : What is Myrmecology?
Option 1: Study of flies
Option 2: Study of ants
Option 3: Study of bees
Option 4: Study of spiders
Correct Answer: Study of ants
Solution : The correct answer is the Study of ants.
Myrmecology is a discipline of entomology that focuses on the scientific study of ants. The scientific study of bees is known as Melittology.
Question : What is the smallest 6-digit number that is completely divisible by 108?
Option 1: 100003
Option 2: 100004
Option 3: 100006
Option 4: 100008
Correct Answer: 100008
Solution : Given: Divisor = 108 The smallest six-digit number is 100000. Divide 100000 by 108, Quotient = 925, Remainder = 100 Required number = 100000 + (108 – 100) = 100008. Hence, the correct answer is 100008.
Question : Which of the following is an artificial ecosystem?
Option 1: Aquarium
Option 2: Biosphere reserve
Option 3: Sanctuary
Option 4: National park
Correct Answer: Aquarium
Solution : The correct option is the Aquarium.
Aquariums are controlled habitats that mimic underwater environments and often house aquatic plants and animals. While efforts are made to simulate natural circumstances, aquariums are frequently intended for public viewing and teaching, with a concentration on certain marine
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Build castles in the air
Option 1: To make useless efforts
Option 2: To talk pointlessly
Option 3: To make imaginary schemes
Option 4: To build a palatial house
Correct Answer: To make imaginary schemes
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The idiom "Build castles in the air" means to create elaborate and unrealistic plans, dreams, or schemes that are unlikely to be realised. It implies investing time and energy into ideas that are not grounded
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Some people are in the habit of sharing ________ and bull story on unsuitable occasions
Option 1: fox
Option 2: wolf
Option 3: cock
Option 4: rooster
Correct Answer: cock
Solution : The third option is correct.
Cock and bull story is an idiomatic expression that refers to a fabricated or unbelievable tale or explanation. While fox and wolf are also animals, they do not collocate with the phrase cock and bull story.
Rooster is a
Question : What should be the least number of years in which the Simple Interest on Rs. 2600 at $6\frac{2}{3}$% will be an exact number of rupees?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Use the formula below, Simple Interest = $\frac{\text{Principal×Rate×Time}}{100}$ Let the number of years be $x$. Simple Interest on Rs. 2600 at the Rate of $6\frac{2}{3}$% interest is, = $\frac{2600×\frac{20}{3}×x}{100}$ = $\frac{520x}{3}$ = $x$ should be 3, 6, 9..... for the exact number. So, the least
Question : If $a= \frac{\sqrt{x+2}+\sqrt{x-2}}{\sqrt{x+2}-\sqrt{x-2}}$, then the value of $(a^{2}-ax)$ is:
Option 1: 1
Option 3: –1
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: –1
Solution : To solve $(a^{2}-ax)$, we first need to calculate the value of $a$: $a= \frac{\sqrt{x+2}+\sqrt{x-2}}{\sqrt{x+2}-\sqrt{x-2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{x+2}+\sqrt{x-2}}{\sqrt{x+2}+\sqrt{x-2}} = \frac{2x+2\sqrt{x^2-4}}{4}= \frac{x+\sqrt{x^2-4}}{2}$ ⇒ $2a=x+\sqrt{x^2-4}$ ⇒ $2a-x=\sqrt{x^2-4}$ Squaring both sides, we have, ⇒ $4a^2+x^2-4ax=x^2-4$ ⇒ $a^2-ax=-1$ Hence, the correct answer is –1.
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