Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed at the bottom of the figure (on line AB). So, the top of the reflected image will appear as the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Hideous
Option 1: Attractive
Option 2: Restorative
Option 3: Lament
Option 4: Healthful
Correct Answer: Attractive
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
The word "hideous" describes something extremely unpleasant or repulsive in appearance. The antonym "attractive" refers to something appealing, pleasing, or charming in appearance.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Choose the incorrect statement related to monsoon.
Option 1: The southwest monsoon winds blow over the warm oceans, gather moisture and bring widespread rainfall over the mainland of India.
Option 2: The intensity and position of the high-pressure area, east of Madagascar, affect the Indian monsoon.
Option 3: The difference in pressure over Tahiti (Pacific Ocean), and Darwin in northern Australia (Indian Ocean) is computed to predict the intensity of the monsoons.
Option 4: The western cyclonic disturbances occur due to withdrawal or the retreat of the monsoon.
Correct Answer: The western cyclonic disturbances occur due to withdrawal or the retreat of the monsoon.
Solution : The correct option is The western cyclonic disturbances occur due to withdrawal or the retreat of the monsoon.
Western cyclonic disturbances in India are not caused by the withdrawal or retreat
Question : For the calculation of the 'wholesale price index' in 2019, ________is taken as the base year.
Option 1: 2012-13
Option 2: 2013-14
Option 3: 2011-12
Option 4: 2014-15
Correct Answer: 2011-12
Solution : The correct option is 2011-12
For the calculation of the wholesale price index in 2019 in India, the base year would be 2011–12. The WPI is a measure that examines the average changes in prices received by producers for their goods and services over time.
Question : The following table shows the different types of cars sold by a company over the given years (numbers in thousands).
The percentage of type E cars sold out of the total number of cars sold was minimal in which year?
Option 1: 2011
Option 2: 2007
Option 3: 2010
Option 4: 2008
Correct Answer: 2007
Solution : The percentage of type E cars sold out of the total number of cars sold in 2007 = $\frac{9}{15+12+10+8+9}$ × 100 = 16.67% The percentage of type E cars sold out of the total number of cars sold in 2008 = $\frac{12}{10+10+13+12+12}$ × 100 =
Question : Pandit Ravi Shankar popularised which instrument in particular all over the world?
Option 1: Sitar
Option 2: Tabla
Option 3: Veena
Option 4: Harmonium
Correct Answer: Sitar
Solution : The correct answer is sitar.
Pandit Ravi Shankar was known for popularising the Indian instrument, the sitar, all over the world. He was an Indian musician and composer and became the world's best-known exponent of North Indian classical music in the second half of
Question : Directions: X, from his house, ran 200 steps towards the east and then ran 30 steps after turning to his right to reach a monastery. He then ran 30 steps toward his right and reached point W. He then turned again towards his right and ran 30 steps. From there, turning towards his right he ran 130 steps. He then turned towards his left and ran 10 steps to reach a bakery. In which direction is the bakery with respect to X’s house?
Option 1: East
Option 2: South-East
Option 3: North-East
Option 4: North
Correct Answer: North-East
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, find out the direction of the Bakery with respect to X's house.
Here, X is the starting point (house), and E is the endpoint.
From the above diagram, the bakery is in
Question : How many cities are covered under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme?
Option 1: 200
Option 2: 300
Option 3: 400
Option 4: 500
Correct Answer: 500
Solution : The correct answer is 500.
The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched in 2015 in selected 500 cities and towns across the country. The mission focuses on the development of basic infrastructure in the selected cities and towns in the
Question : The monthly salary of a person was INR 50,000. He used to spend on Family expenses (E), Taxes (T), and Charity (C), and the rest were his savings. E was 60% of the income. T was 20% of E, and C was 15% of T. When his salary was raised by 40%, he maintained the percentage level of E, but T became 30% of E and C became 20% of T. The difference between the two savings (in INR) is:
Option 1: 128
Option 2: 220
Option 3: 130
Option 4: 250
Correct Answer: 220
Solution : Monthly salary = INR 50,000 E = 60% of income T = 20% of E C = 15% of T After the salary was raised by 40%, E = 60% of income T = 30% of E C = 20% of T Let the initial
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper is cut is shown in the following figures. How would this paper look when unfolded?
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the first option is correct.
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