Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : In the context of the Convention on Biological Diversities, the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties was held in October 2012 at:
Option 1: Shanghai
Option 2: Dhaka
Option 3: Kandy
Option 4: Hyderabad
Correct Answer: Hyderabad
Solution : The correct answer is Hyderabad.
The Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, known as COP11, took place in Hyderabad, India, in 2012. Attended by environment and forest ministers from around 194 countries, the conference drew participation from international organisations,
Question : Which of the following metals has the lowest density?
Option 1: Lithium
Option 2: Iron
Option 3: Gold
Option 4: Vanadium
Correct Answer: Lithium
Solution : The correct option is Lithium.
Lithium is an alkali metal and is known for its very low density compared to other common metals. Because its atoms are relatively small and contain fewer protons and neutrons in the nucleus than other elements, lithium is the
Question : Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.
The number of workers whose age is 36 years or more but less than 48 years is what percentage more than the number of workers whose age is less than 28 years (correct to one decimal point)?
Option 1: 60.7%
Option 2: 61.2%
Option 3: 62.8%
Option 4: 59.4%
Correct Answer: 60.7%
Solution : The number of workers whose age is 36 years or more but less than 48 years is = 70 + 75 + 80 = 225 Number of workers whose age is less than 28 years = 65 + 75 = 140 Required percentage = $\frac{(225\
Question : Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The table shows the number of employees in five different organisations A, B, C, D and E in different departments.
Which organisation has the minimum number of employees?
Option 1: C
Option 2: B
Option 3: D
Option 4: E
Correct Answer: C
Solution : Total number of employees in organisation A = 5825 Total number of employees in organisation B = 5703 Total number of employees in organisation C = 5424 Total number of employees in organisation D = 5613 Total number of employees in organisation E = 5625
Question : If Hwang Ho is the sorrow of China, which river is the sorrow of Bihar?
Option 1: Damodar River
Option 2: Kosi River
Option 3: Yamuna River
Option 4: Ravi River
Correct Answer: Kosi River
Solution : The correct answer is Kosi River.
The Kosi, sometimes known as the Koshi. The Kosi is widely recognised for its tendency to change course in a westward direction. The river has migrated westward for around 112 kilometres during the past 200 years; because of
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
Option 1: ZWSH
Option 2: FCYB
Option 3: PMIR
Option 4: GDAZ
Correct Answer: GDAZ
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: ZWSH; Z – 3 = W; W – 4 = S; S and H are opposite pairs. Second option: FCYB; F – 3 = C; C – 4 = Y; Y and B are opposite pairs. Third option:
Question : Who was the Prime Minister when the Right to Property was scrapped as a Fundamental Right?
Option 1: Charan Singh
Option 2: Indira Gandhi
Option 3: Morarji Desai
Option 4: Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer: Morarji Desai
Solution : The correct answer is Morarji Desai.
The Indian Constitution initially recognised the right to property as a fundamental right but faced challenges, particularly with the First Amendment of 1951 and subsequent laws concealed in the Ninth Schedule. Further erosion occurred during legal battles
Question : A sold a watch at a gain of 5% to B and B sold it to C at a gain of 4%. If C paid Rs. 91 for it, the price paid by A is:
Option 1: Rs. 83.33
Option 2: Rs. 84.33
Option 3: Rs. 83
Option 4: Rs. 82.81
Correct Answer: Rs. 83.33
Solution : Let the cost price (CP) of the watch for A be $x$. Selling price (SP) of A = CP of B = $\frac{105}{100}\times x$ SP of B = CP of C = $\frac{104}{100}\times\frac{105}{100}\times x$ Given: CP of C = Rs. 91 So, $\frac{104}{100}\times\frac{105}{100}\times x$
Question : The Barabati Sports Stadium is located in the state of:
Option 1: Assam
Option 2: Goa
Option 3: Odisha
Option 4: Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: Odisha
Solution : The correct option is Odisha
The state of Odisha is home to the Barabati Stadium. It is located in Cuttack, one of the most well-known cities in the state. Over the years, the stadium—a multipurpose location—has played host to several domestic and international cricket matches.
Question : The bar graph given here shows the data on the production of cars by three different companies X, Y, and Z over the years. The average production for 5 years was the maximum for which company/companies?
Option 1: Y and Z
Option 2: Y
Option 3: X and Y
Option 4: X and Z
Correct Answer: X and Z
Solution : According to the question, Total production of company X over 5 years = 30 + 45 + 25 + 50 + 40 = 190 Average production over 5 years = $\frac{190}{5}$ = 38 cars Total production of company Y over 5 years =
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