Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Which king got the Hathigumpha (elephant cave) inscription engraved in the Udayagiri hills in Orissa?
Option 1: Vaaduka
Option 2: Shobhana Raja
Option 3: Galway
Option 4: Kharavela
Correct Answer: Kharavela
Solution : The correct option is Kharavela.
King Kharavela carved the Elephant Cave inscription, also called the Hathigumpha inscription, in the Udayagiri hills of Orissa (modern-day Odisha). The inscription, which can be located in Udayagiri's Hathi Gumpha (Elephant Cave), contains important historical details regarding the reign,
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 131, 1179, 1171, ?, 8191
Option 1: 8287
Option 2: 8197
Option 3: 8199
Option 4: 8289
Correct Answer: 8197
Solution : Given: 131, 1179, 1171, ?, 8191
In the above-given series, multiply and subtract consecutive natural numbers alternately in descending order to the previous number to get the next number. 131 × 9 = 1179; 1179 – 8 = 1171; 1171 × 7 = 8197; 8197
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Men, Fathers, Doctors
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Based on the general information, all the fathers are men. So, the circle that represents the father will lie inside the circle that represents men. Also, some fathers can be doctors but not all fathers need to be doctors and not all doctors need to be
Question : Directions: Seven friends, A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (not necessarily in the same order). D is an immediate neighbour of B and C. A is sitting third to the right of C. E is an immediate neighbour of A and F. G is sitting immediate left of C. B is sitting third to the right of G. What is the position of G with respect to A when counted from the right side of A?
Option 1: Third to the right
Option 2: Second to the right
Option 3: Third to the left
Option 4: Second to the left
Correct Answer: Third to the right
Solution : Given: Following these instructions, to draw the circular arrangement — 1. A is sitting third to the right of C. 2. G is sitting immediately left of C. 3. B is sitting third to the right of G 4. D is an
Question : Two trains Mumbai Rajdhani and Kissan Express of lengths 850 m and 700 m are 1050 m apart and are running on parallel tracks towards each other. Mumbai Rajdhani is running at 62 km/hr and Kissan Express is running at 55 km/hr. In how much time (in sec) will the trains cross each other?
Option 1: 70
Option 2: 45
Option 3: 75
Option 4: 80
Correct Answer: 80
Solution : Given: Length of Mumbai Rajdhani = 850 m Length of Kissan Express = 700 m Speed of Mumbai Rajdhani = 62 km/hr Speed of Kissan Express = 55 km/hr Distance between trains = 1050 m We know that, If two trains move with speed $S_1$
Question : Directions: Six characters A, B, C, 1, 2, and 3 are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure. Find the character on the face opposite to A.
Option 1: C
Option 2: 2
Option 3: B
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: B
Solution : Taking dice positions 1 and 2 with 3 as the common face.
Moving clockwise from the common face with 3 –
So, the opposite pairs are –
Therefore, the opposite face of the A is B. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question :
Directions: In the following question you have to identify the correct response from the given premises stated according to the following symbols: If a represents division; b represents addition; c represents subtraction; and d represents multiplication then 24 a 6 d 4 b 9 c 8 = ?
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 17
Option 4: 19
Correct Answer: 17
Solution : Given: a represents division; b represents addition; c represents subtraction; and d represents multiplication. 24 a 6 d 4 b 9 c 8 =?
On replacing the symbols with the mathematical signs, we get – = 24 ÷ 6 × 4 + 9 – 8
Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. GRANDMOTHER
Option 1: TREND
Option 2: THERMAL
Option 3: MODERN
Option 4: RANDOM
Correct Answer: THERMAL
Solution : Given: GRANDMOTHER
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word GRANDMOTHER – First option: TREND; All the letters of TREND are present in the word GRANDMOTHER. Second option: THERMAL; L is not present in the word GRANDMOTHER. Therefore, all the letters of THERMAL
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
Computers give us (1) / the easier access (2) / to information. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The error in the original sentence is in the use of the definite article "the" with the comparative adjective easier. Comparative adjectives like easier do not typically take the definite article.
Therefore, the correct sentence
Question : The nucleus of an atom consists of
Option 1: Proton
Option 2: Neutron
Option 3: Proton, and Neutron
Option 4: Electron, Proton, and Neutron
Correct Answer: Proton, and Neutron
Solution : The correct options are Proton and Neutron.
An atom's nucleus is made up of Protons and Neutrons. Neutrons are neutrally charged particles, whereas Protons are positively charged ones. The strong nuclear force, which overcomes the repulsive electromagnetic attraction between positively charged protons, holds
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