Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In a code language, TRUCKS is written as GIFXPH and WASTE is written as DZHGV. How will FANTASY be written in that language?
Option 1: UZGMZHB
Option 2: UZMGZHB
Option 3: UZMGHZB
Option 4: UZMZGHB
Correct Answer: UZMGZHB
Solution : Given: TRUCKS is written as GIFXPH and WASTE is written as DZHGV.
Determine the opposite letter of TRUCKS to get the required code. T→G; R→I; U→F; C→X; K→P; S→H Thus, TRUCKS is coded as GIFXPH. And, WASTE is written as DZHGV. W→D; A→Z; S→H; T→G;
Question : On an item, there is an 18% discount on the marked price of INR 26,000. After giving an additional season's discount, the item is sold at INR 16,000. How much was the season's discount correct up to two places of decimal?
Option 1: 22.45%
Option 2: 24.95%
Option 3: 24.65%
Option 4: 35.25%
Correct Answer: 24.95%
Solution : Marked price = INR 26,000 Amount discounted = 18% of 26000 = 0.18 × 26000 = INR 4680 Final price = 26000 – 4680 = INR 21320 Selling price = INR 16000 Additional amount discounted = 21320 – 16000 = 5320 Additional discount = $\frac{5320}{21320}×100=24.95\%$
Question : A person's salary increased from INR 8,100 to INR 9,000. What is the percentage increase in his salary?
Option 1: $9 \frac{1}{9} \%$
Option 2: $13 \frac{7}{9} \%$
Option 3: $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$
Option 4: $6 \frac{1}{9} \%$
Correct Answer: $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$
Solution : Initial salary = INR 8100 Increased salary = INR 9000 Percentage increased =$\frac{\text{Initial salary} - \text{Increased salary}}{\text{Initial salary}} \times 100$ So, the required percentage = $\frac{9000 - 8100}{8100} \times 100$ = $\frac{900}{8100} \times 100$ = $\frac{100}{9} \%$ = $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$ $\therefore$ The
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
India have a many all-rounders to match the talent and dedication of Kapil Dev.
Option 1: is having little
Option 2: No substitution required
Option 3: has few
Option 4: has much
Correct Answer: has few
Solution : The segment that contains a grammatical error is the third option.
Explanation: The grammatical issue lies in the incorrect subject-verb agreement. India is a singular noun, and when dealing with a singular subject, the verb should also be singular. The correct verb form is
Question : Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol:
Option 1: Na
Option 2: S
Option 3: Ca
Option 4: K
Correct Answer: K
Solution : The correct answer is K.
Potassium is a chemical element with the atomic number 19 and the symbol K. Both their melting temperatures and densities are low. Potassium metal and ambient oxygen combine in a matter of seconds to create flaky, white potassium peroxide.
Question : According to the Demographic Transition Theory, the third stage in a demographic cycle is marked by:
Option 1: High mortality low fertility
Option 2: Low fertility low mortality
Option 3: High fertility high mortality
Option 4: High fertility low mortality
Correct Answer: Low fertility low mortality
Solution : The correct option is Low fertility low mortality.
According to the Demographic Transition Theory, the third stage in the demographic cycle is characterised by a decline in both birth rates and death rates. In this stage, society experiences a shift from high
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Malati has a difficult job, but she does it good.
Option 1: better
Option 2: well
Option 3: best
Option 4: nice
Correct Answer: well
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Explanation: The original sentence contains an error in terms of adjective and adverb usage. The word "good" is an adjective, but in this context, an adverb is needed to modify the verb "does". The adverb form of
Question : Air transport was launched in India in 1911 between which two places?
Option 1: Allahabad and Naini
Option 2: Allahabad and Jaipur
Option 3: Allahabad and Kanpur
Option 4: Allahabad and Delhi
Correct Answer: Allahabad and Naini
Solution : The correct answer is Allahabad and Naini.
Air transport in India first took flight in 1911 between the cities of Allahabad and Naini (presently known as Prayagraj and Naini Junction). This demonstration flight was piloted by French aviator Henri Piquet. Though it
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks will complete the letter series. g_c_p_c_bc_ps_g_cp_sc
Option 1: bpsppsbp
Option 2: bpegpsbp
Option 3: bpsgpcbp
Option 4: bpspgcbp
Correct Answer: bpsgpcbp
Solution : Given: g_c_p_c_b c_p s_g_c p_s c To fill the series, we have to divide the series – g_c_p_c / _b c_p s_ / g_c p_s c Let's check each option – First option: bpsppsbp; gbcppsc / pbcp
Question : A person's weight was entered incorrectly as 83 kg instead of 63 kg. As a result, the average weight of a group of people increased by 500 gm. What is the total number of people in the group?
Option 1: 44
Option 2: 48
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 50
Correct Answer: 40
Solution :
Let the total number of people be $x$. The total increase in average weight of people = $x \times\frac{500}{1000}$ kg = $\frac{x}{2}$ kg Also, the total increase in average weight of people = 83 – 63 = 20 kg So, $\frac{x}{2} = 20$ $\therefore x
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