Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Who was the elder brother of Shah Shuja and Murad Bakhsh?
Option 1: Aurangzeb
Option 2: Azam Shah
Option 3: Muhammad Kam Bakhsh
Option 4: Dara Shikoh
Correct Answer: Dara Shikoh
Solution : The correct answer is Dara Shikoh.
Shah Shuja and Murad Bakhsh, respectively, were the second and sixth children of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. The third son, Aurangzeb, was younger than Shah Shuja and older than Murad
Question : Let $x$ be the least number which when divided by 8, 9, 12, 14 and 36 leaves a remainder of 4 in each case, but $x$ is divisible by 11. The sum of the digits of $x$ is
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : Given numbers = 8, 9, 12, 14, and 36 LCM(8, 9, 12, 14, 36) = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 7 = 504 Let the required number = (504k + 4) which is divisible by 11, ⇒ (504k + 4)
Question : Directions: The bar graph given below represents the number of boys in a school using three apps for three months.
What is the total number of boys using the three apps in March?
Option 1: 1420
Option 2: 1480
Option 3: 1450
Option 4: 1500
Correct Answer: 1450
Solution : As per the graph, The total number of boys using apps in March = 680 + 470 + 300 = 1450 Hence, the correct answer is 1450.
Question : Which current is responsible for increase in the temperature of the western Europe ?
Option 1: Labrador current
Option 2: Gulf stream
Option 3: Canari current
Option 4: North Equatorial current
Correct Answer: North Equatorial current
Solution : The correct option is North Equatorial current
The North Equatorial circulation (NEC) is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean that moves westward. It forms at the equator and travels at speeds of up to 2 metres per second. The trade winds, which
Question : A train travelling at the speed of $x$ km/hr crossed a 300 m long platform in 30 seconds and overtook a man walking in the same direction at 6 km/hr in 20 seconds. What is the value of $x$?
Option 1: 60
Option 2: 96
Option 3: 48
Option 4: 102
Correct Answer: 96
Solution : According to the question, Let the length of the train be $y$ m. The speed of the train is $x$ km/hr. A train travelling at the speed of x km/hr crossed a 300 m long platform in 30 seconds. So, $x × \frac{5}{18}$ = $\frac{(y
Question : Which is not correct about the President of India?
Option 1: The President holds office for a period of five years
Option 2: He is a part of the Parliament
Option 3: Every bill passed by the Parliament goes to the President for his assent before it becomes law
Option 4: He has veto power by which he can withhold or refuse to give assent to Bills including Money Bills passed by the Parliament
Correct Answer: He has veto power by which he can withhold or refuse to give assent to Bills including Money Bills passed by the Parliament
Solution : The correct option is He has veto power by which he can withhold or refuse to give assent to Bills including Money Bills
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd one from the given alternatives.
Option 1: AD
Option 2: PT
Option 3: EH
Option 4: JM
Correct Answer: PT
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: AD→A + 3 = D Second option: PT→P + 3 = S (But the given letter is T.) Third option: EH→E + 3 = H Fourth option: JM→J + 3 = M
The second option is different from
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the number that can be placed at the sign of the question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 21
Option 3: 22
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 22
Solution : In the given figures, add the numbers of the side blocks to obtain the number of the center block.
In the first figure→4 + 7 + 3 + 2 = 16 In the second figure→ 5 + 7 + 6 + 1 = 19 Similarly,
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 121 * 11 * 99 * 11 * 77 * 79
Option 1: ×, −, ÷, +, =
Option 2: ÷, −, ÷, ×, =
Option 3: ÷, −, ×, +, =
Option 4: ÷, −, ÷, +, =
Correct Answer: ÷, −, ÷, +, =
Solution : Given: 121 * 11 * 99 * 11 * 77 * 79
Let's check the given options – First option: ×, −, ÷, +, = ⇒ 121 × 11 − 99 ÷ 11 + 77 = 79 Solving the L.H.S. of
Question : Who is the author of "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries?"
Option 1: Marie Louise Burke
Option 2: Romain Rolland
Option 3: Sister Nivedita
Option 4: Swami Ranganathananda
Correct Answer: Marie Louise Burke
Solution : The correct answer is Marie Louise Burke.
Marie Louise Burke, better known as Sister Gargi, is the author of a series of biographies on Swami Vivekananda titled Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries. The series consists of six books. Two volumes
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