Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: If I denotes ÷, J denotes ×, K denotes − and L denotes +, then what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? (35 I 5) J 9 K 23 L 39 K (3 J 8) = ?
Option 1: 60
Option 2: 59
Option 3: 51
Option 4: 55
Correct Answer: 55
Solution : Given: I denotes ÷, J denotes ×, K denotes −, and L denotes + (35 I 5) J 9 K 23 L 39 K (3 J 8) = ?
After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get: = (35 ÷ 5) × 9
Question : Viticulture refers to the:
Option 1: Breeding of fish
Option 2: Cultivation of grapes
Option 3: Commercial rearing of silkworm
Option 4: Growing of vegetables
Correct Answer: Cultivation of grapes
Solution : The correct option is the Cultivation of grapes.
The term "viticulture" describes the practice of growing grapevines, notably to produce grapes that are primarily utilized in wine-making. It covers every facet of grape cultivation, including the scientific study of grapevines, grape variety selection,
Question : A sum of INR $x$ amounts to INR 12,777.60 in 2 years at INR 15% p.a., when the interest is compounded for eight months. The value of $x$ is _____.
Option 1: INR 9800
Option 2: INR 10400
Option 3: INR 9600
Option 4: INR 10200
Correct Answer: INR 9600
Solution : Amount = $P(1+\frac{r}{100n})^{nt}$, where $P$ = Principal $r$ = rate = 15% $t$ = time = 2 years $n$ = period = $\frac{12}{8}$ = $\frac{3}{2}$ Now, ⇒ 12777.60 = $P(1+\frac{10}{100})^{3}$ ⇒ $P = 12777.60 ×(\frac{10}{11}) × (\frac{10}{11}$) × ($\frac{10}{11})$ = 9600 Hence, the correct
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".
She had an (1) / miserable existence (2) / living with him. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
Explanation: The article "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound, while the article "a" is used before words that start with a consonant sound. In this case, "miserable" starts with
Question : An inspector is 288 metres behind a thief. The inspector runs 42 metres and the thief runs 30 metres in a minute. In how much time will the inspector catch the thief?
Option 1: 24 minutes
Option 2: 19 minutes
Option 3: 21 minutes
Option 4: 20 minutes
Correct Answer: 24 minutes
Solution : The inspector and the thief are running at different speeds. The inspector runs 42 metres per minute, while the thief runs 30 metres per minute. Therefore, the inspector gains on the thief by 42 – 30 = 12 metres per minute The inspector is
Question : Who among the following classical poets of the Sultanate period in India popularised Qawwali, a form of music which derived its name from the Arabic word "qaul", meaning "to speak"?
Option 1: Nizamuddin Auliya
Option 2: Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi
Option 3: Amir Khusrau
Option 4: Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafiz
Correct Answer: Amir Khusrau
Solution : The correct answer is Amir Khusrau.
Amir Khusrau, a Sufi saint from Delhi belonging to the Chisti order, is acknowledged for blending Persian, Arabic, Turkish and Indian musical traditions in the late 13th century, giving rise to what we recognise today as Qawwali.
Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words. A state of intense happiness and self-confidence.
Option 1: Euphoria
Option 2: Intoxication
Option 3: Touché
Option 4: Oblivion
Correct Answer: Euphoria
Solution : The first option is correct.
The most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words, a state of intense happiness and self-confidence, is euphoria.
Euphoria: This noun refers to a state of intense excitement, happiness, and self-confidence. It is often characterised
Question : Directions: There is a family of six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U. They are a Lawyer, Doctor, Teacher, Salesman, Engineer and Manager. There are two married couples in the family. S, the Salesman is married to the lady Teacher. The Doctor is married to the Lawyer. U, the Manager, is the son of Q and brother of T. R, the Lawyer, is the daughter-in-law of P. T is the unmarried Engineer. P is the grandmother of U. What is the profession of P?
Option 1: Lawyer
Option 2: Engineer
Option 3: Doctor
Option 4: Teacher
Correct Answer: Teacher
Solution : According to the given information, the family tree is as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, from the above family tree, P is a teacher by profession. Hence, the fourth option is
Question : The following table shows the percentage population of four towns below the poverty line and the proportion of males and females:
If the total population of town C is 8000, then what is the number of females above the poverty line in state C?
Option 1: 2000
Option 2: 2200
Option 3: 2400
Option 4: 2600
Correct Answer: 2400
Solution : Total population of C = 8000 Population above the poverty line in C = 80% 80% of C = $\frac{80}{100}\times8000$ = 6400 Number of females above the poverty line = $\frac{\text{Ratio of females above the poverty line}}{\text{Sum of the ratio of males and females above
Question : Atal Tunnel connects which two places?
Option 1: Manali and Lahaul-Spiti valley
Option 2: Shimla and Nainital
Option 3: Shimla and Mussoorie
Option 4: Manali and Nainital
Correct Answer: Manali and Lahaul-Spiti valley
Solution : The correct answer is Manali and Lahaul-Spiti Valley.
On October 3, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the "Atal Tunnel," recognised as the world's longest highway tunnel, situated in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Spanning a length of 9.02 kilometres, the tunnel was meticulously
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