Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the following represents the relationship between Science, Biology, and Zoology?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Both biology and zoology are branches of study in science so both of them will come inside the circle of science. But zoology is a specific branch that is related to the study of animals and hence comes under biology. So, the circle of zoology will
Question : Directions: Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is dissimilar. choose the odd one.
Option 1: Fire
Option 2: Roasting
Option 3: Steaming
Option 4: Grilling
Correct Answer: Fire
Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: Fire; It is a chemical reaction that converts fuel and oxygen into carbon dioxide and water. Second option: Roasting; It is a method of cooking. Third option: Steaming; It is a method of cooking. Fourth option: Grilling; It
Question : In what ratio must a shopkeeper mix two types of rice worth INR 55 per kg and INR 70 per kg, so that the average cost of the mixture is INR 65 per kg?
Option 1: 1 : 2
Option 2: 2 : 3
Option 3: 3 : 2
Option 4: 1 : 3
Correct Answer: 1 : 2
Solution : The price of the first type of rice = INR 55 The price of the second type of rice = INR 70 The average cost of the mixture = INR 65 Rule of alligation: First type: Second type = (cost of 2nd rice
Question : In how much time (in years) will a sum of Rs. 9,500 amount to Rs. 17,622.5 at the rate of 4.5% per annum at simple interest?
Option 1: 21
Option 2: 23
Option 3: 19
Option 4: 20
Correct Answer: 19
Solution : Total amount = Rs. 17,622.5 Sum = Rs. 9,500 Rate = 4.5% Let $n$ be the time. Simple Interest = Total amount – Sum = 17622.5 – 9500 = Rs. 8,122.5 We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$ $⇒ 8122.5 = \frac{9500×n×4.5}{100}$
Question : Which of the following dance forms originated in Southeastern India?
Option 1: Chhau
Option 2: Sattriya
Option 3: Kathak
Option 4: Kuchipudi
Correct Answer: Kuchipudi
Solution : The correct answer is Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi, a classical dance form, hails from the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh, India. Rooted in the ancient Hindu text Natya Shastra, it combines dance and drama. Associated with religious contexts, temples and travelling bards, Kuchipudi, like other Indian
Question : In the remote control of television, electromagnetic waves are
Option 1: ultraviolet
Option 2: microwave
Option 3: radio wave
Option 4: infrared
Correct Answer: infrared
Solution : The correct option is infrared.
In the remote control of a television, infrared (IR) waves are commonly used. Infrared communication is a wireless communication technology that transmits data using infrared radiation. Infrared is a form of light that is not visible to the human
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is not allowed.)
Solution : As there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check where the question figure can exactly fit itself in the given option figures. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the third option figure.
Question : In how many phases did the Indian Economy experience the success of the Green Revolution?
Option 1: Two
Option 2: Three
Option 3: Five
Option 4: Four
Correct Answer: Two
Solution : The correct option is Two.
The success of the Green Revolution in India can be broadly divided into two main phases:
First phase (mid-1960s to early 1970s): It was characterized by high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of seeds, particularly for wheat and rice. This phase
Question : The Governor-General of India was given the title of Viceroy for the first time in:
Option 1: 1857
Option 2: 1858
Option 3: 1856
Option 4: 1859
Correct Answer: 1858
Solution : The correct option is 1858.
The title of "Viceroy" for the Governor-General of India was officially introduced in 1858, it was Lord Canning who was the last Governor-General of India and the first Viceroy of India. The use of the title "Viceroy" reflected the
Question : If two commodities are complements, then their cross-price elasticity is
Option 1: zero
Option 2: positive
Option 3: negative
Option 4: imaginary number
Correct Answer: negative
Solution : The correct answer is negative.
Cross-price elasticity is negative when two goods are complementary. This means when the price of one commodity rises, so will the demand for the other. This is because complements are commodities that are consumed together.
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