Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Which of the following is not one of the major tectonic plates of the Earth?
Option 1: Nazca plate
Option 2: Pacific plate
Option 3: Africa with the eastern Atlantic floor plate
Option 4: India-Australia-New Zealand plate
Correct Answer: Nazca plate
Solution : The correct option is the Nazca Plate
The Nazca Plate is indeed one of the major tectonic plates. It lies beneath the eastern Pacific Ocean off the west coast of South America. The Nazca Plate is known for its subduction beneath the South American
Question : The average salary of all the associates in a team is Rs. 16,000. The average salary of 7 senior associates is Rs. 24,000 and the average salary of the rest are Rs. 12,000. How many associates work in that team?
Option 1: 21
Option 2: 22
Option 3: 23
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : Given that the average salary of all the associates in a team is Rs. 16,000. Let the total number of associates be $n$. ⇒ Sum of salary of all the associates = $16000n$ Now, The average salary of 7 senior associates is Rs. 24,000. ⇒
Question : Which formula is used to represent the three-dimensional structures of molecules using a two-dimensional surface like a sheet of paper or a computer screen?
Option 1: Bond-line formula
Option 2: Lewis structure formula
Option 3: Dash-Wedge formula
Option 4: Condensed structural formula
Correct Answer: Dash-Wedge formula
Solution : The correct answer is the Dash-Wedge formula.
Three-dimensional molecular structures can be represented using a two-dimensional surface, such as a piece of paper or a computer screen, by employing the wedge and dash notation. Another name for this kind of organization is the
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".
Henry asked his wife (1) / what had she prepared (2) / for dinner that night. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The reason for the error is that in indirect or reported speech, the word order changes, and the subject she and auxiliary verb had should not be inverted as they are inverted in the
Question : Which of the following writers announced the launch of his new book, "Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India," in June 2020?
Option 1: Robin Sharma
Option 2: Chetan Bhagat
Option 3: Arvind Adiga
Option 4: Amish Tripathi
Correct Answer: Amish Tripathi
Solution : The correct answer is Amish Tripathi.
Amish Tripathi's eighth book, "Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India," marks the debut of The Immortal Writers' Centre. Published by Westland Publications on June 20, 2020, the novel delves into the legendary Indian king Suheldev's
Question : A sum becomes Rs. 1,352 in 2 years at 4% per annum compound interest. The sum is:
Option 1: Rs. 1,225
Option 2: Rs. 1,270
Option 3: Rs. 1,245
Option 4: Rs. 1,250
Correct Answer: Rs. 1,250
Solution : Total amount = Principal + Compound interest = Rs. 1,352 Rate = 4% Time = 2 years Let $P$ be the principal. We know, $\text{Total amount}=\text{Principal}×(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}$ $⇒ 1352 = P(1+\frac{4}{100})^{2}$ $⇒ 1352 = P(\frac{26}{25})^{2}$ $\therefore P = \frac{1352×25×25}{26×26}= 1250$ Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Directions: Select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : Given:
The power of two in decreasing order is subtracted from each term to get the next term. ⇒ 260 – 27 = 260 – 128 = 132 ⇒ 132 – 26 = 132 – 64 = 68 ⇒ 68 – 25
Question : Select the correctly spelt word.
Option 1: bouckey
Option 2: bowquet
Option 3: bouquet
Option 4: bookay
Correct Answer: bouquet
Solution : The correctly spelled word is the third option.
Explanation:
Bouquet refers to an artfully arranged collection of flowers, often given as a gift or used for decorative purposes. The correct arrangement of letters, b-o-u-q-u-e-t, ensures accurate spelling and proper conveyance of the intended meaning.
Question : Directions: In the given question, select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. GHIJ : HJJL :: NOPQ : ?
Option 1: OQQS
Option 2: OSSQ
Option 3: PPRS
Option 4: OQSQ
Correct Answer: OQQS
Solution : Given: GHIJ : HJJL :: NOPQ : ?
Like, GHIJ→G + 1 = H; H + 2 = J; I + 1 = J; J + 2 = L Thus, GHIJ is related to HJJL. Similarly, follow the same pattern for NOPQ – N +
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the words are related in the same way as the relationship of the given pair of words. Apple : Fruit
Option 1: Rose : Red
Option 2: Cup : Saucer
Option 3: Ladyfinger : Vegetable
Option 4: State : Assam
Correct Answer: Ladyfinger : Vegetable
Solution : Given: Apple : Fruit (Apple is a type of fruit.)
First option: Rose: Red; Rose is a flower and red is a colour. Second option: Cup : Saucer; Saucer is an object typically placed underneath the cup. Third option: Ladyfinger: Vegetable; Ladyfinger is
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