Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Brain drain
Option 1: Is a disease
Option 2: Refers to dropouts from educational and technical institutions
Option 3: Is fruitless expenditure on scientific and industrial research
Option 4: Refers to the emigration of skilled person
Correct Answer: Refers to the emigration of skilled person
Solution : The correct answer Refers to the emigration of a skilled person.
Brain drain is a term used for the migration of educated, professional, or skilled people from one country, sector, or field to another, usually for better pay or
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 1, 2, 5, 26, ?
Option 1: 677
Option 2: 252
Option 3: 526
Option 4: 125
Correct Answer: 677
Solution : Given: 1, 2, 5, 26, ?
Add 1 to the square of each previous term to obtain the next term in the series. 12 + 1 = 2; 22 + 1 = 5; 52 + 1 = 26; 262 + 1
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: NJPM
Option 2: EAFD
Option 3: VRWU
Option 4: LHMK
Correct Answer: NJPM
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: NJPM; N – 4 = J; J + 6 = P; P – 3 = M Second option: EAFD; E – 4 = A; A + 5 = F; F – 2 = D Third option: VRWU; V
Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives. PRT : QSU :: VXZ : ?
Option 1: WYB
Option 2: WYA
Option 3: ACE
Option 4: VYB
Correct Answer: WYA
Solution : Given: PRT : QSU :: VXZ : ?
Add 1 to the place value of each letter of PRT to obtain the required code – P + 1 = Q; R + 1 = S; T + 1 = U Thus, PRT is coded as
Question : 'Kuchipudi ' dance originated in
Option 1: Andhra Pradesh.
Option 2: Karnataka.
Option 3: Punjab .
Option 4: Rajasthan.
Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh.
Solution : The correct option is Andhra Pradesh.
The classical Indian dancing style known as Kuchipudi developed in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It originated in the Andhra Pradesh village of Kuchipudi, hence its name. Some of the most well-known performers of Kuchipudi include Yamini
Question : Three pipes A, B, and C can fill a cistern in 6 hours. After working at it together for 2 hours, C is closed and, A and B fill it in 7 hours more. The time taken by C alone to fill the cistern is:
Option 1: 14 hours
Option 2: 15 hours
Option 3: 16 hours
Option 4: 17 hours
Correct Answer: 14 hours
Solution : In 1 hour (A + B + C) fills $\frac{1}{6}$ part of the tank. In 2 hours (A + B + C) fills $\frac{1}{6}$ × 2 = $\frac{1}{3}$ part of the tank. In 7 hours (A + B) fills the remaining $(1-\frac{1}{3}$) = $\frac{2}{3}$
Question : Directions: The pie chart here shows the automobile parts manufactured by an automobile company at its Pune and Nagpur plants in the year 2009. Study the pie chart and answer the question
If the Nagpur plant produces 800000 tyres the number of horns produced by it is:
Option 1: 12000
Option 2: 18500
Option 3: 75000
Option 4: 60000
Correct Answer: 75000
Solution : According to the question, 32% of tyres = 800000 ⇒ 3% horns = $\frac{800000\times 3}{32}$ = 75000 Hence, the correct answer is 75000.
Question : A man goes from Mysore to Bangalore at a uniform speed of 40 km/hr and comes back to Mysore at a uniform speed of 60 km/hr. His average speed for the whole journey is:
Option 1: 48 km/hr
Option 2: 50 km/hr
Option 3: 54 km/hr
Option 4: 55 km/hr
Correct Answer: 48 km/hr
Solution : As the distance between Mysore and Bangalore is constant, $\therefore$ Avg speed of the journey = $\frac{2\times40\times60}{40+60} = 48$ km/hr Hence, the correct answer is 48 km/hr.
Question : What is the name of the geostationary satellite launched by ISRO in 1983 that provides high-power TV broadcasting and telecommunications national coverage transponders?
Option 1: Bhaskara-I
Option 2: INSAT-1B
Option 3: GSAT-7
Option 4: RISAT-1
Correct Answer: INSAT-1B
Solution : The correct answer is INSAT-1B.
A communications satellite from India, INSAT-1B, was a component of the Indian National Satellite System. It was sent into geostationary orbit in 1983 and operated at 74 degrees east longitude. It was relegated to backup status at the end
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given paper is unfolded, it will look like this – Hence, the first option is correct.
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