Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinises the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is
Option 1: Estimates Committee
Option 2: Select Committee
Option 3: Public Accounts Committee
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Public Accounts Committee
Solution : The correct option is the Public Accounts Committee.
The (Public Accounts Committee) PAC is a parliamentary committee that examines the audit reports of the CAG, which audits the accounts of the government and public sector organisations to ensure transparency and accountability in
Question : The monthly budget of an average household is given in the following table.
The percentage of the monthly budget spent on clothing is:
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 12%
Option 3: 8%
Option 4: 4%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : Total monthly budget = 8000 + 2000 + 6000 + 4000 = 20000 The percentage of the monthly budget spent on clothing $=\frac{2000}{20000}×100= 10\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 10%.
Question : Directions: Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All cars are vehicles. All vehicles are trucks. Conclusions: I) All cars are trucks. II) All trucks are vehicles.
Option 1: Neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Option 2: Only Conclusion I follows
Option 3: Only Conclusion II follows
Option 4: Both Conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Only Conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyze the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All cars are trucks – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle representing cars is completely overlapped by the
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
It is the time that four-year-olds (is learning) how to read and write.
(1) learn
(2) was learning
(3) has learning
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The phrase is learning should be replaced with learn to convey the intended meaning that it is the perfect time for four-year-olds to start learning how to read and write. Learn is the plural verb form and thus
Question : Net decrease in working capital other than cash and cash equivalents will increase, decrease or not change cash flow from operating activities.
Option 1: Increase
Option 2: Decrease
Option 3: Either A or B
Option 4: none of the above
Correct Answer: Increase
Solution : Answer = increase
The net decrease in working capital, excluding cash and cash equivalents, will increase cash flow from operating activities. This is because a decrease in working capital indicates that less cash is tied up in current assets, resulting in more cash available for
Question : Directions: If the given sheet is folded to form a cube, which of the given figures is possible? (The elements are shown to indicate the sides only.)
Option 1: Only 2 and 3
Option 2: Only 2 and 4
Option 3: Only 1 and 3
Option 4: Only 1 and 4
Correct Answer: Only 1 and 3
Solution : In the 3D view of dice, 1. Each face out of the three faces in the 3D view should be from all the pairs. 2. Two opposite faces cannot appear adjacently in the 3D view of a folded cube figure. So, the
Question : The price of almonds is increased by 10%. By what percentage should the consumption be decreased so that the expenditure remains the same?
Option 1: $9 \frac{1}{11} \%$
Option 2: $5 \frac{3}{11} \%$
Option 3: $8 \frac{1}{11} \%$
Option 4: $10 \frac{3}{11} \%$
Correct Answer: $9 \frac{1}{11} \%$
Solution : Let the initial price be 100. After increment of 10% = 110 Difference = 110 – 100 = 10 Required percentage = $\frac{\text{difference}}{\text{Increased price}}\times100$ = $\frac{10}{110}\times100$ = $9\frac{1}{11}$ Hence, the correct answer is $9\frac{1}{11}\%$.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given, with one alphabet missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given options. A, Z, B, Y, C, ?
Option 1: U
Option 2: V
Option 3: W
Option 4: X
Correct Answer: X
Solution : Given: A, Z, B, Y, C, ?
In the given series, add and subtract 1 alternately from the place value of the previous letter to obtain the next letter – A + 1 = B; Z – 1 = Y; B + 1 = C;
Question : Directions: If + means −, − means ×, × means ÷, and ÷ means +, what will be the value of the following expression? 2 ÷ 5 + 2 − 5 × 5 = ?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Given: 2 ÷ 5 + 2 − 5 × 5 = ?
After interchanging the given mathematical signs, we get – ⇒ 2 + 5 − 2 × 5 ÷ 5 ⇒ 2 + 5 − 2 × 1 ⇒ 2 + 5 − 2
Question : Which among the following books was an autobiography written by Jawaharlal Nehru in prison?
Option 1: Glimpses of World History
Option 2: Discovery of India
Option 3: Nehru Benakab
Option 4: Towards Freedom
Correct Answer: Towards Freedom
Solution : The correct option is Towards Freedom.
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote his autobiography, titled "Toward Freedom," while he was imprisoned in 1934-1935. The book provides insights into Nehru's life, political beliefs, and involvement in India's struggle for independence.
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