Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the given question, there are four figures given out of which three are similar in some manner and one is not like the others. Select the figure which is the odd one out.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: The arrowhead and dot at the letter S are on the same side. Second option: The arrowhead and dot at the letter S are on different sides. Third option: The arrowhead and dot at the letter S are on
Question : Directions: In the following question, among the four answer figures, which can be formed from the cutout pieces given below?
Solution : The various parts of the figure can be numbered as follows –
The parts can be arranged in the following manner –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: I. All covers are red. II. All red are magazines. III. Some magazines are books. Conclusions: I. Some books are red. II. Some magazines are covers. III. No cover is a book.
Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: Both conclusions II and III follow
Option 3: Only conclusion II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some books are red – From the given Venn diagram, there is no definite and direct relation between books and red. Therefore,
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words. Barometer : Pressure
Option 1: Thermometer : Volume
Option 2: Scale : Seconds
Option 3: Voltmeter : Heat
Option 4: Ammeter : Current
Correct Answer: Ammeter : Current
Solution : Given: Barometer : Pressure (This depicts the relation between the device and its uses)
First option: Thermometer : Volume; Thermometer is to measure the temperature not volume. Second option: Scale : Seconds; Scales are often used to measure temperature, weight, and distance but
Question : The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 5. If eight is added to the first, and seven to the second, then the ratio becomes 2 : 3. What will the ratio become if six is added to each?
Option 1: 9 : 14
Option 2: 5 : 7
Option 3: 5 : 9
Option 4: 7 : 9
Correct Answer: 9 : 14
Solution : Take the two numbers as $3x$ and $5x$. According to the given condition, $\Rightarrow \frac{3x + 8}{5x + 7} = \frac{2}{3}$ $\Rightarrow 9x + 24 = 10x + 14$ $\Rightarrow x = 10$ So, First number = $3\times 10 = 30$ Second number
Question : Directions: How many squares are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 11
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 14
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 14 squares. They are ABCP, PCQO, OQRN, NRLM, CDEQ, QESR, RSKL, EFGS, SGJK, GHIJ, PDSN, OEKM, QFJL and NLSQ.
Question : Which of the following helps keep the Earth's atmosphere in place?
Option 1: The gravitational force of the moon
Option 2: Rotation of the Earth on its axis
Option 3: The gravitational force of the Earth
Option 4: The gravitational force of the Sun
Correct Answer: The gravitational force of the Earth
Solution : The correct answer is The gravitational force of the Earth.
The Earth's gravitational force plays a crucial role in keeping the atmosphere in place. The gravitational pull of the Earth is what holds the gases that make up the
Question : The Cabinet Minister in NDA - 2 Government as of 30 June 2020 for the Ministry of External Affairs is ______.
Option 1: Nirmala Sitharaman
Option 2: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Option 3: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Option 4: Nitin Jairam Gadkari
Correct Answer: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Solution : The correct answer is Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is an Indian diplomat and politician serving as the Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a member of Parliament in the Rajya
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Vial
Option 2: Vassal
Option 3: Vise
Option 4: Voracety
Correct Answer: Voracety
Solution : The correct option will be the fourth option.
The incorrectly spelt word is voracety. The correct spelling is voracity.
Voracity: It means the quality of being voracious, which is the state of having a huge appetite or consuming large quantities.
The meanings of the
Question : Study the given pie-chart and answer the question that follows. The pie chart shows the sale of different fruits in a shop in a day.
If a total of 1200 kg of fruits were sold in a day, calculate the amount of bananas sold (in kg).
Option 1: 360
Option 2: 290
Option 3: 330
Option 4: 260
Correct Answer: 360
Solution : Given, Total fruits sold = 1200 kg Share of banana = 30% ⇒ Amount of banana sold = $\frac{30}{100}\times 1200$ = 360 Hence, the correct answer is 360.
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