Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Jyothi can do $\frac{3}{4}$th of a job in 12 days. Mala is twice as efficient as Jyothi. In how many days will Mala finish the job?
Option 1: 6 days
Option 2: 8 days
Option 3: 12 days
Option 4: 16 days
Correct Answer: 8 days
Solution : If Jyothi can do $\frac{3}{4}$th of a job in 12 days. Then, she can do the whole job in $\frac{4}{3}$ × 12 = 16 days Since Mala is twice as efficient as Jyothi, she can do the job in half the time it takes
Question : Directions: In this question, 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).
The strong breeze blew his hat away.
(1) The strong air
(2) The strong breath
(3) The strong wind
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The correct phrase is "strong wind", which means a wind that is powerful, forceful, or intense whereas "breeze" is a light wind so it is incorrect to use the term "breeze".
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "
Question : T. H. Vinayakram, a famous musician, is associated with which musical instrument?
Option 1: Ghatam
Option 2: Mridangam
Option 3: Sarod
Option 4: Tabla
Correct Answer: Ghatam
Solution : The correct option is Ghatam.
T. H. Vinayakram is renowned for his mastery of the Ghatam. He is widely recognized as the "God of Ghatam" for his innovative and virtuosic playing, elevating the instrument's stature and showcasing its immense musical potential. His performances blend tradition
Question : Which of the following is not an item mentioned in the Concurrent List of the Constitution of India?
Option 1: Bankruptcy and insolvency
Option 2: Criminal law
Option 3: Criminal procedure
Option 4: Banking
Correct Answer: Banking
Solution : The correct answer is Banking.
Banking is not included in the Concurrent List; banking is a subject of the Union List, which is mentioned in the 7th schedule of the Constitution. The 7th schedule has three lists: the Union list, the State list, and the
Question : Directions: Which of the following diagrams represents the relationship among Ladyfinger, Apple, and Fruit?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since apples are fruits, the circle representing apples will lie inside that of fruits. Also, ladyfinger is a vegetable and is not related to fruit and apple. So, the circle that represents the ladyfinger will be drawn separately. Therefore, the Venn diagram will be –
Hence,
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option 'No error'. The sun rises at 6.35 yesterday morning
Option 1: The sun
Option 2: rises at 6.35
Option 3: No error
Option 4: yesterday morning
Correct Answer: rises at 6.35
Solution : The error lies in the second option.
The verb "rises" is in the present tense, but the time adverb "yesterday morning" indicates a past time frame. The verb tense should also be in the past tense to match the time adverb, i.e.,
Question : The Wadali Brothers are_____ singers.
Option 1: Pandavani
Option 2: Lavani
Option 3: Sufi
Option 4: Bhatiali
Correct Answer: Sufi
Solution : The correct answer is Sufi.
Ustad Puran Chand Wadali and Pyarelal Wadali are the names of the well-known Sufi singers known as the Wadali Brothers. They are from the Punjabi village of "GURU KI WADALI," which is close to Amritsar. The Wadali Brothers perform
Question : In a galvanic cell, the half-cell in which oxidation takes place is called ______, and it has a negative potential concerning the solution.
Option 1: cathode
Option 2: diode
Option 3: triode
Option 4: anode
Correct Answer: anode
Solution : The correct answer is anode.
The anode, or half-cell of a galvanic cell, is where oxidation occurs and has a negative potential concerning the solution. Reduction occurring in the other half-cell is known as cathode, it has a positive potential for the solution.
Question : Directions: Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series. V W _ V _ _ V W _ _ W V
Option 1: V W V V V
Option 2: W W W V W
Option 3: W V W W V
Option 4: V W V W V
Correct Answer: V W V V V
Solution : Given: V W _ V _ _ V W _ _ W V
To fill the series we have to divide the series – V W_ / V _ _ / V W _ / _ W V
Let's check each
Question : Directions: A man starts the journey from home. He goes 5 km to the north, then proceeds 10 km to the right. From there he again turns right and goes 10 km. How far is he from home?
Option 1: $\sqrt{200}$
Option 2: $\sqrt{150}$
Option 3: $\sqrt{225}$
Option 4: $\sqrt{125}$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{125}$
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
In the above figure, A is the starting point and E is the finishing point of the man. AE is the distance between the man and his home. Here, BC = AD =
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