Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : How many positive factors of 40 are there?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : 40 = 23 × 5 If N = am × bn, where a and b are prime numbers, the number of positive factors of N = (m+1) × (n+1) The number of positive factors of 40 = (3+1) × (1+1) =
Question : Sultan of Johor Cup is a tournament of which sport?
Option 1: Football
Option 2: Cricket
Option 3: Hockey
Option 4: Badminton
Correct Answer: Hockey
Solution : The correct answer is Hockey.
The Sultan of Johar Cup is an annual, international under-21 men's hockey tournament. This tournament is held in Malaysia annually. The first edition of this tournament was held in 2011. India and Great Britain are the most successful teams,
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
Option 1: Merriment
Option 2: Yearn
Option 3: Zenith
Option 4: Miniture
Correct Answer: Miniture
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The incorrectly spelt word is "miniture". The correct spelling is miniature, which refers to something that is smaller in scale or size than normal. It can be a small version or representation of something larger. It can
Question : The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from two points on the ground at distances 32 m and 18 m from its base and in the same straight line with it are complementary. The height (in m) of the tower is____________.
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 16
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Given : BD = 32 m BC = 18 cm Since $\angle$ADB and $\angle$ACB are complimentary. So, Height of the tower $AB = \sqrt{BD×BC}=\sqrt{32\ \times\ 18 } = 24$ Hence, the correct answer is 24.
Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the Dictionary and locate the last word.
Option 1: Frankenstein
Option 2: Frankincense
Option 3: Frankalmoign
Option 4: Frauendienst
Correct Answer: Frauendienst
Solution : Given: a. Frankenstein b. Frankincense c. Frankalmoign d. Frauendienst
Step 1: Compare the first, second, and third letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter F and are followed by r, and a, then move on to the
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
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 on the right side of the figure (on Line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Which of the following places experiences extreme cold in winter and pleasant weather in summer?
Option 1: Amritsar
Option 2: Leh
Option 3: Chennai
Option 4: New Delhi
Correct Answer: Leh
Solution : The correct option is Leh.
Leh, a region in the northern part of India, experiences extreme cold in winter due to its high altitude and mountainous terrain. Winters in Leh are harsh, with temperatures dropping significantly below freezing, and the area often receives heavy
Question : In which of the following ions, the colour is not due to d-d transition?
Option 1: [Ti(H2O)6]+3
Option 2: CoF63−
Option 3: MnO4−
Option 4: [Cu(NH3)4]2+
Correct Answer: MnO4−
Solution : The correct option is MnO4−.
The polyatomic ion MnO4− has a tetrahedral shape, a dark purple hue, and is composed of manganese and oxygen. Due to the Mn atom's +7 oxidation state and d orbital configuration, there are
Question : Which of the following appoints the Prime Minister of India?
Option 1: President of India
Option 2: Chief Justice of India
Option 3: Attorney General of India
Option 4: Governor
Correct Answer: President of India
Solution : The correct answer is President of India.
The President of India is responsible for designating the Prime Minister of India. As per Article 75, the President appoints the Prime Minister, while the President selects the other ministers based on the recommendations made
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Payal’s father was seen desperately searching for the medicine that can counteract the effect of a venomous snakebite in Parul’s left hand.
Option 1: antiseptic
Option 2: anti-serum
Option 3: remedy
Option 4: antidote
Correct Answer: antidote
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option. An antidote is a substance that can counteract or neutralise the effects of a poison or toxin. In the context of a venomous snakebite, an antidote is the most appropriate term. The meanings of the other options are
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