Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : In the context of Overseas Citizens of India (OCl), which of the following statements is not correct?
Option 1: An OCl is allowed to undertake all activities except research work for which special permission is required.
Option 2: An OCl is granted multiple entry visa for a period of ten years only.
Option 3: Any foreign national who was eligible to become a citizen of India on 26th January 1950 is eligible for it.
Option 4: A foreign national those who or either of whose parents or grandparents or great grandparents is or had been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, is not eligible for it.
Correct Answer: An OCl is granted multiple entry visa for a period of ten years only.
Solution : The correct answer is An OCl is granted a multiple entry visa for a period of ten years only.
The Overseas Citizens of India or OCI is an immigration status given to
Question : Vailankanni (Velankanni) is a pilgrim centre located in the ______ district of Tamil Nadu.
Option 1: Nagapattinam
Option 2: Salem
Option 3: Theni
Option 4: Madurai
Correct Answer: Nagapattinam
Solution : The correct answer is Nagapattinam.
In Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Velankanni is home to one of the largest Catholic pilgrimage centres in the nation. The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, located in Velankanni, is one of the largest Catholic pilgrimage sites in the nation.
Question : Directions: In the following question, one statement is given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions can be drawn from the given statement. Statement: Teachers have long known from experience about the importance of practice and emotional engagement in learning. Conclusions: I. Emotional engagement in learning is not as important as practice. II. Teachers are aware of the necessity of practice in learning.
Option 1: Only II follows
Option 2: Neither I nor II follows
Option 3: Only I follows
Option 4: Both I and II follow
Correct Answer: Only II follows
Solution : According to the given statement – Conclusion I: Emotional engagement in learning is not as important as practice. Teachers through their experience gain clarity on the aspect that emotional engagement connects students with the learning process. Therefore, this conclusion does not follow. Conclusion
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. FAG, GAF, HAI, IAH, ?
Option 1: JAK
Option 2: HAK
Option 3: JAI
Option 4: HAL
Correct Answer: JAK
Solution : Given: FAG, GAF, HAI, IAH, ?
The second letter is constant. Interchange the first and third letters, then add 1 and 3 to their place value after every two terms. The first term is FAG. For the second term, interchange the first and third letters
Question : The members of a family of an element that all have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons are called:
Option 1: isotopes
Option 2: isotones
Option 3: isobars
Option 4: Isophors
Correct Answer: isotopes
Solution : The correct option is isotopes.
The members of a family of elements that all have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons are called isotopes. Radioactive isotopes are used in medicine for imaging and cancer treatment, in industry for radiography and
Question : Which of the following Articles of the Constitution gives the right to a candidate belonging to any caste to apply for any of the public employment opportunities?
Option 1: Article 16(2)
Option 2: Article 17(2)
Option 3: Article 18(2)
Option 4: Article 15(2)
Correct Answer: Article 16(2)
Solution : The correct option is Article 16(2).
The right of a candidate belonging to any caste to apply for any public employment opportunity is guaranteed by Article 16(2) of the Indian Constitution. This crucial article upholds the principle of equality of opportunity in matters
Question : Directions: Kartik walks 40 m straight from his home towards the North. Then, he turns left and walks 25 m. He turns left again and walks 15 m. Finally, he turns left and walks 25 m to reach Point X. What is the shortest distance between his home and Point X?
Option 1: 22 m
Option 2: 25 m
Option 3: 15 m
Option 4: 55 m
Correct Answer: 25 m
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Point A is the starting point and the X is the endpoint, so the distance between them is XA. XA = 40 – 15 = 25
So, the shortest distance between Kartik's
Question : Directions: From the given options, which answer figure can be formed by folding the figure given in the question?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : The opposite pairs of faces are as follows –
So, in the 3D view of dice, 1. Each face out of the three faces in the 3D view should be from all the pairs. 2. Two opposite faces cannot appear adjacently in the 3D view of
Question : Directions: A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix (II) are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. C can be represented by 55, 69, etc, and D can be represented by 59, 68, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word BLOW.
Option 1: 14, 56, 89, 34
Option 2: 00, 65, 67, 10
Option 3: 41, 87, 57, 01
Option 4: 32, 88, 98, 33
Correct Answer: 32, 88, 98, 33
Solution : Given: BLOW
Number representations of each letter – B→00, 14, 23, 32, 41 L→56, 65, 79, 88, 97 O→57, 66, 75, 89, 98 W→01, 10, 24, 33, 42
Let's check the options – First option: 14, 56, 89, 34 – W cannot
Question : If a sum of money amounts to Rs. 12,900 and Rs. 14,250 at the end of the 4th year and 5th year, respectively at a certain rate of simple interest, then the rate of interest is:
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 12%
Option 3: 18%
Option 4: 20%
Correct Answer: 18%
Solution : Total amount at the end of 5th year = Rs. 14,250 Total amount at the end of 4th year = Rs. 12,900 Let $R$ be the rate. Simple Interest in one year = Total amount at the end of 5th year – Total amount at
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