Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : If the marked price is 75% more than the cost price and a discount of 40% is allowed on the marked price, then the percentage profit is:
Option 1: 6%
Option 2: 7%
Option 3: 8%
Option 4: 5%
Correct Answer: 5%
Solution : Let the cost price be 100. The marked price is 75% above the cost price = 175 Discount = 40% Selling price = $\frac{100-\text{discount%}}{100}\times$ marked price = $\frac{100-40}{100}\times175$ = $\frac{60}{100}\times175$ = $105$ Profit = selling price – cost price = 105 – 100 = 5
Question : Energy is continuously created in the sun due to
Option 1: Nuclear fusion
Option 2: Nuclear fission
Option 3: Radioactivity
Option 4: Artificial radioactivity
Correct Answer: Nuclear fusion
Solution : The correct answer is Nuclear fusion.
Solar energy encompasses all forms of energy produced by the sun. The sun undergoes nuclear fusion, which produces solar energy. Fusion is the process by which protons from hydrogen atoms clash forcefully to form helium atoms at
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, JACCUZI is written as KZDBVYJ and QUIZZER is written as RTJYADS. How will BUZZWIG be written in that language?
Option 1: ZVAAXJK
Option 2: CTAYXHH
Option 3: ZTAXJHH
Option 4: DVBYYIJ
Correct Answer: CTAYXHH
Solution : Given: JACCUZI is written as KZDBVYJ and QUIZZER is written as RTJYADS.
Add 1 and subtract 1 alternately from the place value of the letters of JACCUZI to obtain the required code – J + 1 = K; A – 1 = Z; C +
Question : Directions: Rajesh drives 4 km towards the west from point A and then takes a right turn and drives 8 km. He again takes a right turn and drives 8 km. He again takes one more right turn and drives 4 km. Finally, he takes a right turn and drives 4 km to reach point B. How far and towards which direction should he drive to reach point A again?
Option 1: 3 km towards the north
Option 2: 2 km towards the east
Option 3: 4 km towards the south
Option 4: 4 km towards the west
Correct Answer: 4 km towards the south
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Here, A is the starting point and B is the endpoint. AC = 4 km; CD = 8 km; DE = 8 km; EF = 4 km; FB =
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning for the given word. Trousseau
Option 1: Being true to oneself
Option 2: The clothes, linen, and other belongings collected by a bride for her marriage
Option 3: A large cabinet full of expensive clothes
Option 4: Single leg side of a trouser
Correct Answer: The clothes, linen, and other belongings collected by a bride for her marriage
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
A trousseau refers to the collection of clothing, linen, and personal items that a bride assembles in preparation for her marriage. It typically includes items such
Question : In triangle ABC which is equilateral. O is the point of intersection of altitude AL, BM, and CN. If OA = 16 cm, what is the semi-perimeter of the triangle ABC?
Option 1: $8 \sqrt 3$ cm
Option 2: $12 \sqrt 3$ cm
Option 3: $16 \sqrt 3$ cm
Option 4: $24\sqrt 3$ cm
Correct Answer: $24\sqrt 3$ cm
Solution : Given: AL, BM, and CN are altitude of $\triangle$ ABC. AL, BM, and CN are medians of $\triangle$ ABC. Since ABC is an equilateral triangle, AO = 2OL ⇒ 16 = 2OL ⇒ OL = 8 $\therefore$ AL = AO + OL =
Question : The given bar graph shows the number of students of two schools over six years.
In the bar graph, what is the ratio of the average of total students from school B to the average of total students from school A?
Option 1: 429 : 799
Option 2: 799 : 429
Option 3: 370 : 429
Option 4: 429 : 370
Correct Answer: 370 : 429
Solution : As per the graph, The total number of students from school A = 640 + 800 + 500 + 700 + 900 + 750 = 4290 The average number of students from school A = $\frac{4290}{6}$ The total number of students from school
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Integrate
Option 1: Influence
Option 2: Accept
Option 3: Excite
Option 4: Separate
Correct Answer: Separate
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Explanation: The word integrate means to combine or unify different elements into a whole. It is often used in the context of bringing things together. The antonym separate signifies the opposite action of dividing or keeping things apart. The
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Many : Germany :: Land : ?
Option 1: Plants
Option 2: Ireland
Option 3: Landlord
Option 4: Landscape
Correct Answer: Ireland
Solution : Given: Many : Germany :: Land : ?
Here, we have to identify the relationship between the first word and the second word as the word Many comes from the word Germany, and the second word Germany is a country name. First option: Plants; Here,
Question : Which of the following institutions does not regulate capital markets in India?
Option 1: Ministry of finance
Option 2: IRDA
Option 3: RBI
Option 4: SEBI
Correct Answer: IRDA
Solution : The correct answer is IRDA.
IRDA or IRDAI stands for Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. It does not regulate capital markets in India. The function of IRDA is to regulate and promote the insurance industries in India. Reserve Bank of India, SEBI &
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