Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The upstream speed of a boat is 8 km/h and the downstream is 15 km/h. What is the speed of the boat in still water and the speed of the stream (in km/h), respectively?
Option 1: 11 and 3
Option 2: 3 and 11
Option 3: 11.5 and 3.5
Option 4: 3.5 and 11.5
Correct Answer: 11.5 and 3.5
Solution : Speed of downstream $(a)$ = 15 km/hr Speed of upstream $(b)$= 8km/hr Speed of the boat in still water = $\frac{a + b}{2}$ = $\frac{15+8}{2}$ = 11.5 km/hr Speed of the stream = $\frac{a-b}{2}$ = $\frac{15-8}{2}$ = 3.5 km/hr Hence, the correct answer
Question : The sense of balance is achieved by:
Option 1: cerebrum equilibrium
Option 2: thalamus equilibrium
Option 3: cerebellum equilibrium
Option 4: spinal cord
Correct Answer: cerebellum equilibrium
Solution : The correct option is cerebellum equilibrium.
The cerebellum, which is situated near the base of the brain, is an essential part of the human brain because it controls balance and is responsible for motor movement. In humans, damage to this region impairs motor
Question : Directions: In the following question a word is followed by four other words, one of which cannot be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find the word. STCTRUIONMISCON
Option 1: STRICT
Option 2: CONSTRUCTION
Option 3: STATION
Option 4: MOTION
Correct Answer: STATION
Solution : Given: STCTRUIONMISCON
Let's compare all the option words with the word STCTRUIONMISCON –
First option: STRICT; All the letters of STRICT are present in the word STCTRUIONMISCON. Second option: CONSTRUCTION; All the letters of CONSTRUCTION are present in the word STCTRUIONMISCON. Third option: STATION; A
Question : What is the average of the first 29 even numbers?
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 31
Option 3: 32
Option 4: 33
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : Sum of first $n$ terms of an arithmetic progression = $\frac{n}{2}(2×\text{first term} +(n-1)× \text{common difference})$ Here, the first 29 even numbers form an AP of 29 terms with a common difference of 2 and the first term being 2. So, the sum = $\frac{29}{2}(2×2 +(29-1)×
Question : In which of the following processes nutrients or contaminants are carried away by water or moved into the lower layer of the soil?
Option 1: Ploughing
Option 2: Leaching
Option 3: Sowing
Option 4: Bleaching
Correct Answer: Leaching
Solution : The correct option is Leaching.
Leaching occurs when water moves through the soil, carrying away nutrients or contaminants and either depositing them in the lower layers of the soil or transporting them to other locations. This process is important in various environmental contexts, including
Question : The table below shows the production of jute fabric (in lakh metres) by two Companies P and Q from 2001 to 2005.
In which year/years, did Company Q produce more fabric than Company P?
Option 1: 2002
Option 2: 2005
Option 3: 2003, 2005
Option 4: 2002, 2005
Correct Answer: 2002, 2005
Solution : From the given table, Production of fabric in 2002 and 2005 is more for company Q as compared to company P. Production in 2002: For company P = 120 and for Company Q = 130 Production in 2005: For company P = 240 and
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number missing. Select the missing number from the given series. 1, 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 7, 16, 9, 25, 11, ?
Option 1: 17
Option 2: 36
Option 3: 49
Option 4: 37
Correct Answer: 36
Solution : Given: 1, 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 7, 16, 9, 25, 11, ?
Odd position terms→Add 2 to the odd positioned number, to get the next term of the series. 1 + 2 = 3; 3 + 2 = 5; 5 + 2 = 7;
Question : If $\sin A=\frac{1}{2}$, then the value of $(\tan A+\cos A)$ is:
Option 1: $\frac{2}{3 \sqrt{3}}$
Option 2: $\frac{3}{2 \sqrt{3}}$
Option 3: $\frac{5}{2 \sqrt{3}}$
Option 4: $\frac{5}{3 \sqrt{3}}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{5}{2 \sqrt{3}}$
Solution : Given: $\sin A=\frac{1}{2}$ ⇒ $\sin A=\sin 30^\circ$ ⇒ $ A= 30^\circ$ $\therefore (\tan A+\cos A)$ = $(\tan 30^\circ+\cos 30^\circ)$ = $\frac{1}{\sqrt3}+\frac{\sqrt3}{2}$ = $\frac{2+3}{2\sqrt3}$ = $\frac{5}{2\sqrt3}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{5}{2\sqrt3}$.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Centre of public attention
Option 1: Ambiguity
Option 2: Obscurity
Option 3: Fuzziness
Option 4: Limelight
Correct Answer: Limelight
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The term "limelight" is commonly used as a metaphor for being the centre of public attention or scrutiny. Historically, limelight was a bright light source used in theatres to illuminate performers on stage, making them the focal
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with the appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
After saying that Beverly made too many mistakes, Bob added insult to injury by saying _________.
Option 1: they were small mistakes
Option 2: she worked very slowly
Option 3: her work was excellent
Option 4: work at a remarkable pace
Correct Answer: she worked very slowly
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
By saying that Beverly made too many mistakes and then adding that she worked very slowly, Bob is indeed making the situation worse for Beverly, as it implies that not only did she
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