Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The wings of a bird and an insect are
Option 1: homologous organs
Option 2: analogous organs
Option 3: vestigial organs
Option 4: rudimentary organs
Correct Answer: analogous organs
Solution : The correct answer is analogous organs.
The wings of birds and insects share structural similarities, suggesting a common function: flight. However, they originate from different anatomical structures and possess distinct compositions. Bird wings are modifications of forelimbs, featuring a skeletal framework supporting feathers composed
Question : The annual incomes of Amit and Veeri are in the ratio of 3 : 2, while the ratio of their expenditures is 5 : 3. If at the end of the year, each saves INR 1,000, the annual income of Amit is:
Option 1: INR 9,000
Option 2: INR 8,000
Option 3: INR 7,000
Option 4: INR 6,000
Correct Answer: INR 6,000
Solution : Given: The annual incomes of Amit and Veer = 3 : 2 Expenditures = 5 : 3 Savings = INR 1,000 Let the annual income of Amit and Veer be $3x$ and $2x$. We know that, Income – Saving = Expenditure According to question:
Question : A boy added all-natural numbers from 1 to 20. However, he added one number twice, due to which the sum became 215. What is the number which he added twice?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 11
Option 4: 15
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Let the number added twice be $x$. The sum of all $n$ natural numbers = $\frac{n(n + 1)}{2}$ The sum of all natural numbers from 1 to 20 = $\frac{20(20 + 1)}{2}$ = $\frac{21 × 20}{2}$ = 210 According to the question, ⇒ 210 +
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."
One day, you will repent (on) what you have done.
(1) into
(2) for
(3) about
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option, "for".
"One day you will repent (on) what you have done." The word "on" is not the appropriate preposition to use in this context. The correct preposition is "for", as it is used for purpose or reason.
Question : Which of the following is true for photoperiodism?
Option 1: It occurs only in plants.
Option 2: It is related to flowering in plants.
Option 3: It is related to the feathers of animals.
Option 4: It is the reaction of organisms to the length of day or night.
Correct Answer: It is the reaction of organisms to the length of day or night.
Solution : The correct option is it is the reaction of organisms to the length of day or night.
Photoperiodism is the plant's reaction to the length of day and night, impacting processes like blooming,
Question : With which sport would you associate the name, Sathish Sivalingam?
Option 1: Weightlifting
Option 2: Boxing
Option 3: Hockey
Option 4: Wrestling
Correct Answer: Weightlifting
Solution : The correct answer is Weightlifting
Sathish Sivalingam is a weightlifter from India. In the men's 77 kg weight class, he took home gold medals at the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games. Through the Rahul Dravid athlete mentorship project, he receives help from the GoSports Foundation.
Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary. a. Intricate b. Interview c. Intransigent d. Interrogation e. Intravenous
Option 1: b, d, e, c, a
Option 2: e, c, a, b, d
Option 3: d, b, c, e, a
Option 4: c, e, b, a, d
Correct Answer: d, b, c, e, a
Solution : Given: a. Intricate b. Interview c. Intransigent d. Interrogation e. Intravenous
Step 1: Compare the first, second, and third letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letters I, n, and t, then move on to the
Question : A vessel contains a solution of two liquids A and B in the ratio 5 : 3. When 10 litres of the solution is taken out and replaced by the same quantity of B, the ratio of A and B in the vessel becomes 10 : 11. The quantity (in litres) of the solution, in the vessel was ______.
Option 1: 42
Option 2: 48
Option 3: 52
Option 4: 44
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : Given, The ratio of the solution of two liquids = 5 : 3 When 10 litres of the solution is taken out and replaced by the same quantity of B, the ratio of A and B in the vessel becomes 10 : 11 The ratio
Question : The price of a treadmill is marked at INR 1,250. A shopkeeper earns a profit of 14% after allowing a discount of 14% on the marked price. Find the cost price (to the nearest rupee) of the treadmill.
Option 1: INR 845
Option 2: INR 840
Option 3: INR 1,043
Option 4: INR 943
Correct Answer: INR 943
Solution : Marked price = INR 1,250 Discount = 14% of 1250 = INR 175 Selling price = marked price – discount = 1250 – 175 = INR 1075 Let $x$ be the cost price. Profit = 14% of $x = 0.14 x$ Selling price =
Question : In addition to the accessibility of raw materials, an industry's location is influenced by the availability of which of the following?
Option 1: Environmental protection and vegetation
Option 2: Manpower and energy sources
Option 3: Transportation and bioenergy
Option 4: Water and inputs
Correct Answer: Manpower and energy sources
Solution : The correct answer is Manpower and energy sources.
Industries also rely on the availability of labour and energy. Manpower and energy sources are required for every industry to function and their availability in various places can have a substantial influence
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