Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related letter/word/number from the given alternatives. B : 16 :: D : ?
Option 1: 256
Option 2: 64
Option 3: 120
Option 4: 128
Correct Answer: 256
Solution : Given: B : 16 :: D : ?
Like, B : 16→The place value of B is 2 and 24 = 16. Similarly, follow the same pattern for D : ?→The place value of D is 4 and 44 = 256.
So, D
Question : An item with a marked price of Rs.1,940 was sold at a discount of 15%. At what price (in Rs.) was the item sold?
Option 1: 1659
Option 2: 1639
Option 3: 1649
Option 4: 1654
Correct Answer: 1649
Solution : The selling price of an item after a discount = Marked price – Discount The discount is usually a percentage of the marked price. In this case, the discount is 15% of Rs.1,940. Discount = $\frac{15}{100}$ × 1940 = Rs. 291 Substituting the values into
Question : The decommissioned lock bridge has been built over which of the following rivers?
Option 1: Kaveri
Option 2: Mahanadi
Option 3: Krishna
Option 4: Godavari
Correct Answer: Godavari
Solution : The correct answer is Godavari.
The Old Godavari Bridge, also known as the Havelock Bridge, is a disused structure spanning the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh, India. Operational since 1900, the bridge has facilitated train travel between Howrah and Madras. Among the trio of bridges
Question : Directions: Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 105, 107, 103, ?, 101, 111
Option 1: 102
Option 2: 97
Option 3: 113
Option 4: 109
Correct Answer: 109
Solution : Given: 105, 107, 103, ?, 101, 111
Add and subtract consecutive even numbers alternately starting from 2 – 105 + 2 = 107; 107 – 4 = 103; 103 + 6 = 109; 109 – 8 = 101; 101 + 10 = 111
So, 109
Question : The simplified form of $(7 x+4 y)^2+(7 x-4 y)^2$ is:
Option 1: $98 x^2+32 y^2$
Option 2: $98 x^2+32 y^2-5 x y$
Option 3: $32 x^2+98 y^2$
Option 4: $98 x^2-32 y^2$
Correct Answer: $98 x^2+32 y^2$
Solution : $(7x + 4y)^2 = 49x^2 + 16y^2+ 2 × 7x × 4y = 49x^2 + 16y^2 + 56xy$ $(7x - 4y)^2 = 49x^2 + 16y^2 - 2 × 7x × 4y = 49x^2 +16y^2 - 56xy$ So, $(7x + 4y)^2 + ( 7x
Question : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Saurav Ganguly have emerged as the new President of the BCCI after a night-long discussion.
Option 1: of the BCCI
Option 2: as the new President
Option 3: Saurav Ganguly have emerged
Option 4: after a night long discussion
Correct Answer: Saurav Ganguly have emerged
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The grammatical error in the sentence is in the verb agreement. The correct form should be "Saurav Ganguly has emerged" instead of "Saurav Ganguly have emerged".
In this case, "Saurav Ganguly" is a singular subject,
Question : “There are holes, or ‘pores’, all over the body. They are commonly called sponges and are mainly found in marine habitats.” The above statement signifies which of the following phyla?
Option 1: Porifera
Option 2: Ctenophora
Option 3: Platyhelminthes
Option 4: Annelida
Correct Answer: Porifera
Solution : The correct answer is Porifera.
The first and most primitive group of multicellular organisms, known as poriferans, or pore-bearing animals, are included in the phylum Porifera (porous-pore; ferre-to-bear). Aquatic animals are exclusively classified under the phylum Porifera. They are multicellular, primordial creatures that go
Question : Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
Option 1: Article 166
Option 2: Article 163
Option 3: Article 167
Option 4: Article 164
Correct Answer: Article 167
Solution : The correct option is Article 167.
Article 167 of the Indian Constitution addresses the Chief Minister's responsibilities concerning the state's Council of Ministers. It stipulates that all decisions of the Council of Ministers about the administration of state affairs and proposed legislation shall be
Question : ATM is the abbreviation for:
Option 1: Automatic Teller Machine
Option 2: Automated Teller Machine
Option 3: Authentic Teller Machine
Option 4: Authorised Teller Machine
Correct Answer: Automated Teller Machine
Solution : The correct answer is Automated Teller Machine.
ATM is also known as Automated Teller Machine. These are cash dispensing machines. It is a specialised digital computer machine that allows bank transactions and transfer of money without the requirement of any bank representative.
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Girls, Tennis players, Boys
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Here, girls are an individual category and boys are also an individual category but both boys and girls are tennis players. Therefore, the Venn diagram will be as follows –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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