Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : A and B can do a job in 10 days and 5 days, respectively. They worked together for two days, after which B was replaced by C and the work was finished in the next three days. How long will C alone take to finish 60% of the job?
Option 1: 18 days
Option 2: 30 days
Option 3: 25 days
Option 4: 24 days
Correct Answer: 18 days
Solution : Time taken by A to complete the work = 10 days Part of work done by A in a day = $\frac{1}{10}$ Time taken by B to complete the work = 5 days Part of work done by B in a day = $\frac{1}{5}$
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The exam was not so easy that we had expected
Option 1: as easy as
Option 2: No substitution required
Option 3: as easy so
Option 4: such easy as
Correct Answer: as easy as
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Explanation: Comparative structures are typically formed using "as [adjective] as" for equality or "less/more [adjective] than" for inequality. In this case, "as easy as" is the correct comparative structure to convey the intended meaning
Question : Directions: Select the figure that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Given:
Here the pattern is as follows — 1. In the above pattern star and circle are changing their positions. 2. The star symbol is shifted in a clockwise direction and the O symbol is rotating in an anti-clockwise direction. The following figure will complete the
Question : CTBT stands for
Option 1: Continued Test Ban Treaty
Option 2: Continued Test Based Treatments
Option 3: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Option 4: Commercial Test-Based Tariff
Correct Answer: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Solution : The correct answer is the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
CTBT stands for Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, which bans all nuclear explosions, whether for military or peaceful purposes. It was made available for signing in September 1996. India is not a part of
Question : Part IV of the Constitution of India does not explicitly expect the state to secure:
Option 1: maternity leave for employed women
Option 2: equal pay for equal work
Option 3: adequate means of livelihood
Option 4: no concentration of wealth and means of production
Correct Answer: maternity leave for employed women
Solution : The correct answer is maternity leave for employed women.
Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy, which are mentioned in Articles 36 to 51. Article 42 of the Indian Constitution states that the
Question : When a certain number is divided by 65, the remainder is 56. When the same number is divided by 13, the remainder is $x$. What is the value of $\sqrt{5x-2}$?
Option 1: $2 \sqrt{7}$
Option 2: $\sqrt{13}$
Option 3: $2 \sqrt{2}$
Option 4: $3 \sqrt{2}$
Correct Answer: $3 \sqrt{2}$
Solution : Given: When a certain number is divided by 65, the remainder is 56. When the same number is divided by 13, the remainder is $x$. Since 65 is divisible by 13, the required remainder is the remainder when 56 is divided by 13. Divide
Question : "Bull's eye" is used in the game of:
Option 1: boxing
Option 2: basketball
Option 3: polo
Option 4: shooting
Correct Answer: shooting
Solution : The correct answer is shooting.
In several sports, a "bull's eye" is the centre of a target. It is also the word given to any shot that lands on the target. Archery and shooting are two sports that use bull's eye targets.
Question : Which of the following statements about the Green Revolution is/are correct? I. The Green Revolution began in the 1960s. II. HYV of a seed made the Green Revolution a success. III. Extensive use of cattle was also one constituent of the Green Revolution.
Option 1: Only II and III
Option 2: Only I and II
Option 3: Only I
Option 4: Only II
Correct Answer: Only I and II
Solution : The correct option is Only I and II.
The Green Revolution is generally associated with the period from the 1960s onward, especially in the context of agricultural advancements. High-yielding varieties of seeds played a crucial role in the success of the Green
Question : Directions: In these questions, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
You need to read these kinds of books for the test.
(1) these kind of book
(2) this kind of book
(3) this kind of a book
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence needs no improvement as it aligns with the subject-verb agreement.
Question : What is the distance between a crest and a consecutive trough in a transverse wave?
Option 1: Wavelength
Option 2: Amplitude
Option 3: Half of the wavelength
Option 4: Twice of wavelength
Correct Answer: Wavelength
Solution : The correct option is Wavelength.
The distance between a crest and the next trough in a transverse wave is known as the wavelength. It denotes the length of one complete cycle and is frequently represented by the symbol lambda; (lambda).
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