Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The students of a class donated a sum of INR 2,209. If each student donated as many rupees as the number of students in the class, then the number of students in the class is:
Option 1: 47
Option 2: 49
Option 3: 53
Option 4: 51
Correct Answer: 47
Solution : Let's the number of students in the class as $x$. According to the question, $x × x = 2209$ ⇒ $x^{2} = 2209$ ⇒ $x = \sqrt{2209} = 47$ Hence, the correct answer is 47.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A book published after the author's death.
Option 1: Posthuman publication
Option 2: Posthumous publication
Option 3: Supernatural publication
Option 4: Predecessor publication
Correct Answer: Posthumous publication
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: A "posthumous publication" refers to a work, such as a book, that is published after the author's death. In this context, "posthumous" indicates that the publication occurred after the individual's demise.
Therefore, the correct answer is
Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select 'No error (S)' as your answer.
Throughout the history, (P) / humans has existed side by side (Q) / with bacteria and viruses. (R) / No error (S)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
The subject "humans" is plural, so it should take the verb form "have" to maintain subject-verb agreement. Therefore, the correct sentence uses "have" instead of "has" to make it grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be:
Question : Directions: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? QST _ QS _ RQ _ TR _STR
Option 1: SQTR
Option 2: RTSQ
Option 3: TRQS
Option 4: TSRQ
Correct Answer: RTSQ
Solution : Given: QST _ QS _ RQ _ TR _STR
To fill the series we have to divide the series – QST _ / QS _ R / Q _ TR / _STR Let's check each option – First option: SQTR; QSTS / QSQ
Question : “The vitamin is found in the Liver, milk, eggs, and fish. It helps in forming RBC. Deficiency of this vitamin causes anaemia.” Which vitamin is being referred to in the above statement?
Option 1: Vitamin K
Option 2: Vitamin B12
Option 3: Vitamin C
Option 4: Vitamin A
Correct Answer: Vitamin B12
Solution : The correct option is Vitamin B12
The description provided refers to Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is found in foods such as liver, milk, eggs, and fish, and it plays a crucial role in the formation of red blood cells (RBC). A deficiency in Vitamin
Question : In which year did the East India Company cease to work and India was completely taken over by the British Government?
Option 1: 1838
Option 2: 1919
Option 3: 1858
Option 4: 1898
Correct Answer: 1858
Solution : The correct answer is 1858.
The British Government appointed the viceroy directly. Lord Canning served as India's first viceroy. After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, company rule in India officially started and lasted until 1858. The Government of India Act of 1858, which
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Specific
Option 1: Topple
Option 2: Lawful
Option 3: Random
Option 4: Stroll
Correct Answer: Random
Solution : The third option is correct.
Specific: This term refers to something precise, detailed, or clearly defined. It is used when discussing particular details or characteristics. Random: It refers to something lacking a specific pattern, order, or purpose. The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Which of the following awards is instituted by the UNESCO?
Option 1: Nehru Award for International Understanding
Option 2: Kalinga Prize
Option 3: Arjuna Award
Option 4: Nobel Prize
Correct Answer: Kalinga Prize
Solution : The correct answer is Kalinga Prize.
Kalinga Prize is an award instituted by UNESCO in 1952. It is given to honour the efforts of popularisation of science. It is given to people having exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to common people. It was
Question : Directions: A piece of paper is folded and a cut is made as shown below. From the given responses, indicate how it will appear when opened.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: GJM
Option 2: PSV
Option 3: MPR
Option 4: KNQ
Correct Answer: MPR
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: GJM; G + 3 = J; J + 3 = M Second option: PSV; P + 3 = S; S + 3 = V Third option: MPR; M + 3 = P; P + 2 = R Fourth
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