Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Who scripted Gandhiji's favorite song ' Vaishnav Jan to ....'?
Option 1: Narsinh Mehta .
Option 2: Premanand .
Option 3: Chunilal.
Option 4: Dharmiklal.
Correct Answer: Narsinh Mehta .
Solution : Correct Answer is Narsinh Mehta .
One of Mahatma Gandhi's favorite bhajans, the well-known Gujarati hymn was written by the poet Narsinh Mehta in the fifteenth century. Gandhi included it in the list of prayers that were regularly sung before his meetings. Its
Question : Pandit Birju Maharaj received which of the following awards in 1986?
Option 1: Padma Bhushan
Option 2: Padma Shri
Option 3: Padma Vibhushan
Option 4: Kalidas Samman
Correct Answer: Padma Vibhushan
Solution : The correct option is Padma Vibhushan.
Pandit Birju Maharaj received the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 1986. This recognised his exceptional and distinguished service to the field of classical dance, particularly Kathak. His masterful skills, captivating performances, and dedication to preserving and enriching this
Question : Directions: If P denotes ×, Q denotes ÷, R denotes +, and S denotes –, then what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? 115 Q 23 R $\sqrt[3]64$ S 3 P 9 R 44 = ?
Option 1: 26
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 26
Solution : Given: 115 Q 23 R $\sqrt[3]64$ S 3 P 9 R 44 = ?
After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get – = 115 ÷ 23 + $\sqrt[3]64$ – 3 × 9 + 44 = 5 + $\sqrt[3]64$ – 3 × 9
Question : The Delhi sultan, who succumbed to injuries as a result of his fall from a horse was _____.
Option 1: Iltutmish
Option 2: Balban
Option 3: Behram Shah
Option 4: Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Correct Answer: Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Solution : The correct answer is Qutb ud-Din Aibak.
Qutb ud-Din Aibak, once a general in Muhammad Ghori's Delhi Sultanate, met his end while playing Chaugan, succumbing to a fatal fall from his horse. Following Ghori's death, Aibak gained control of Ghurid territories in
Question : The following pie chart and table show the percentage distribution of farmers in 5 states A, B, C, D, & E of a country who claimed insurance due to drought in the year 2017 and the ratio of males to females of the number of farmers in states, respectively. Study the pie chart and the table carefully and answer the following questions. Note: Some data are missing in the pie chart and table, if required in any question, find the missing data first and then answer the question.
The total number of farmers who claimed insurance in the year 2017=2,64,000
The number of farmers who claimed insurance in state C exceeds the total number of farmers (who claimed insurance) in state E and state A together by 5280. What is the percentage of farmers who claimed insurance in state E?
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 15%
Option 3: 40%
Option 4: 25%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : Total number of farmers = 264000 Percentage of farmers who claimed insurance in state C = 36% Percentage of farmers who claimed insurance in state A = 24% Let the percentage of farmers who claimed insurance in state E be a, then According to the
Question : ‘Sagarmatha’ is the Nepali name for:
Option 1: Lhotse
Option 2: Kanchenjungha
Option 3: Makalu
Option 4: Mount Everest
Correct Answer: Mount Everest
Solution : The correct option is Mount Everest
The highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, is called "Sagarmatha" in Nepali. The peak is referred to as "Chomolungma" in Tibetan, the language of the nearby region. The English translation of the term "Sagarmatha" is "Forehead in
Question : Which of the following is a radioisotope of hydrogen?
Option 1: Xenon
Option 2: Technetium
Option 3: Thorium
Option 4: Tritium
Correct Answer: Tritium
Solution : The correct option is Tritium.
Tritium is a radioisotope of hydrogen, containing two neutrons in addition to a proton in its nucleus. It is symbolized as 3H or T and is radioactive, emitting beta particles. Tritium is used in various applications, including nuclear fusion
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection
Option 1: Cartographer
Option 2: Calligrapher
Option 3: Curator
Option 4: Chauffeur
Correct Answer: Curator
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
A curator is a person responsible for managing and overseeing a museum, gallery, or collection. They play a key role in selecting, organising, and preserving artefacts or artworks for public display. The meanings of the other options are
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Peril
Option 1: Doubt
Option 2: Danger
Option 3: Benefit
Option 4: Safety
Correct Answer: Danger
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The word peril refers to a state of serious and immediate danger or risk. In this context, the most appropriate synonym is danger. Peril and danger both convey the idea of exposure to harm or jeopardy. They
Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some sixes are sevens. No seven is an eight. Conclusions: I. All eights are sixes. II. No eight is a six.
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram for the given statement is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All eights are sixes – From the above diagram, it is observed that circles of eight and sixes are independent. The
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