Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Raju faces North and moves 20 km, then he turns to his right and moves 20 km and then he moves 10 km in North-East, then he turns to his right and moves 20 km and then he turns to his right and moves 20 km and again he turned to his left and moves 20 km. Now in which direction Raju is facing?
Option 1: South-East
Option 2: North-East
Option 3: South-West
Option 4: North-West
Correct Answer: South-East
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the direction in which Raju is facing.
So, Raju is facing the South-East direction. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : How many times has Pakistan reached the final of the ICC Men’s World Cup as of 2022?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 0
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct answer is 2.
Pakistan has reached the final of the ICC Men's World Cup two times and won the cricket World Cup in 1992 under the captaincy of Imran Khan, and it was runners-up in the 1999 World Cup. Australia won the
Question : Who was the ruler of Delhi when Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in the third Battle of Panipat in 1761?
Option 1: Alamgir I
Option 2: Muhammad Shah
Option 3: Jahandar Shah
Option 4: Shah Alam II
Correct Answer: Shah Alam II
Solution : The correct answer is Shah Alam II.
The third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761 between the Durrani Kingdom of Afghanistan, led by Ahmad Shah Abdali, and the Marathas. In this war, Ahmad Shah Abdali emerged victorious, leading to the decline of
Question : Which among the following birds impersonates the calls of other birds to steal food?
Option 1: Drongo
Option 2: Eagle
Option 3: Owl
Option 4: Mynah
Correct Answer: Drongo
Solution : The correct option is drongo.
The drongo, a clever bird found in Asia and Africa, is known for its exceptional mimicry skills. Using its imitative talents, the drongo mimics the calls of other birds to create false alarms, causing them to flee and
Question : Directions: Four letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter cluster.
Option 1: WYRS
Option 2: PSJK
Option 3: PRKL
Option 4: FHAB
Correct Answer: PSJK
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: WYRS; W + 2 = Y; Y – 7 = R; R + 1 = S Second option: PSJK; P + 3 = S; S – 9 = J; J + 1 = K Third option: PRKL; P
Question : The salary of Arpit fell by 5% after 1 year and further fell by 8% after the second year due to bad performance. Initially, his salary was INR 80,000. What is his current salary (in INR)?
Option 1: 69620
Option 2: 69920
Option 3: 70920
Option 4: 65720
Correct Answer: 69920
Solution : Given: Initial salary = 80000 $a$ = 5% and $b$ = 8% Now, Final salary = Initial salary $×\frac{100 - a}{100}×\frac{100 - b}{100}$ = $80000×\frac{100 - 5}{100}×\frac{100 - 8}{100}$ = $80000×\frac{95}{100}×$ $\frac{92}{100}$ = INR 69920 Hence, the correct answer is INR 69920.
Question : How many times has India won gold in men's hockey at the Olympics?
Option 1: Eight
Option 2: Six
Option 3: Five
Option 4: Four
Correct Answer: Eight
Solution : The correct answer is Eight.
India's hockey team, with eight gold medals —1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964 and 1980—is the most successful in Olympic history.
Question : Directions: Study the following line chart carefully and answer the questions given below it. The following chart represents the number of employees recruited in different years in a company. The number of employees recruited in 2015 was 40% more than that recruited in 2014. How many employees were recruited in 2015?
Option 1: 56
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 64
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 56
Solution : Employees recruited in 2014 = 40 Employees recruited in 2015 = 40% more than 40 = $40+\frac{40}{100}\times40$ = 40 + 16 = 56 Hence, the correct answer is 56.
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The stewardess showed the passenger _____.
Option 1: when to start travelling
Option 2: where to land the plane
Option 3: how to fasten the seat belt
Option 4: how to judge the altitude of the plane
Correct Answer: how to fasten the seat belt
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The term "stewardess" is an older, gender-specific term that was historically used to refer to a female flight attendant on an aeroplane.
So the correct answer is "how to fasten the seat
Question : Which one of the following languages is not specified in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Urdu
Option 2: English
Option 3: Sindhi
Option 4: Sanskrit
Correct Answer: English
Solution : The correct answer is English.
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian constitution includes India's official languages, as designated by the government for use in state legislatures across the country. Unlike ancient languages, there are no set criteria for the selection of official languages. Currently,
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