Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : "The Unblemished One," a dance film by _____________, has won two awards at the White Unicorn International Film Festival (WUIFF) in the categories of "Experimental Film" and "Film on Women."
Option 1: Chitra Visweswaran
Option 2: Anjana Ghonasgi
Option 3: Deepa Mehta
Option 4: Oopali Operajita
Correct Answer: Anjana Ghonasgi
Solution : The correct answer is Anjana Ghonasgi.
The Unblemished One, a dance film directed by Anjana Ghonasgi for Devi Diaries 2021, took home two prizes from the White Unicorn International Film Festival (WUIFF) in the categories of "Film on Women" and "Experimental Film."
Question : Points 'A' and 'B' are 70 km apart on a highway. A car starts from 'A' and another from 'B' at the same time. If they travel in the same direction, they meet in 7 hours, but if they travel towards each other, they meet in one hour. Find the speed of the two cars (in km/hr).
Option 1: 20, 30
Option 2: 40, 30
Option 3: 30, 50
Option 4: 20, 40
Correct Answer: 40, 30
Solution : Let the speed of the car starting from A be $x$ km/hr and that from B be $y$ km/hr. ($x>y$) In opposite direction, relative speed = $(x+y)$ km/hr In same direction, relative speed = $(x-y)$ km/hr Distance = 70 km ⇒ $\frac{70}{x-y}$ = 7 [Use: Time = $\frac{\text{Relative Distance}}{\text{Relative Speed}}$] ⇒ $x-y$ = 10 --------------(i) Also, $\frac{70}{x+y}$ = 1 [Use: Time = $\frac{\text{Relative Distance}}{\text{Relative Speed}}$] ⇒ $x+y$ = 70 --------------(ii) Adding (i) and (ii), $2x$ = 80 ⇒ $x$ = 40 km/hr Subtracting (i) from (ii), $2y$ = 60 ⇒ $y$ = 30 km/hr Hence, the correct answer is 40, 30.
Question : The rapidly growing mass of phytoplankton covering the surface water of a lake or pond is known as:
Option 1: eutrophication
Option 2: water bloom
Option 3: water pollution
Option 4: water hyacinth
Correct Answer: eutrophication
Solution : The correct answer is eutrophication.
When nutrient levels in any water body increase, especially that of phosphate and nitrate, which leads to increases in the biomass of the water body, this process is known as eutrophication. Its initial stage is characterised by the rapid growth of phytoplankton in the upper layer of the water body. It is caused because of agricultural runoff, and industrial waste, which increase nutrient levels. It is harmful and leads to the death of the aquatic ecosystem.
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. (440 * 11) * 85 * 57 * (34 * 3)
Option 1: +, −, =, ÷, +
Option 2: ×, =, −, ÷, +
Option 3: +, ×, =, ÷, +
Option 4: ÷, −, =, −, ×
Correct Answer: ÷, −, =, −, ×
Solution : Given: (440 * 11) * 85 * 57 * (34 * 3)
Let's check the given options – First option: +, −, =, ÷, + ⇒ (440 + 11) − 85 = 57 ÷ (34 + 3) L.H.S. = 451 − 85 = 366 R.H.S. = 57 ÷ 37 = 1.54 L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S. Second option: ×, =, −, ÷, + ⇒ (440 × 11) = 85 − 57 ÷ (34 + 3) L.H.S. = (440 × 11) = 4840 R.H.S. = 85 − 57 ÷ 37 = 85 − 1.54 = 83.46 L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S. Third option: +, ×, =, ÷, + ⇒ (440 + 11) × 85 = 57 ÷ (34 + 3) L.H.S. = 451 × 85 = 38335 R.H.S. = 57 ÷ 37 = 1.54 L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S. Fourth option: ÷, −, =, −, × ⇒ (440 ÷ 11) − 85 = 57 − (34 × 3) L.H.S. = 40 − 85 = –45 R.H.S. = 57 − 102 = –45 L.H.S. = R.H.S.
So, only the fourth option satisfies the given equation. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The height and the radius of the base of a right circular cone are in the ratio of 12 : 5. If its volume is 314 cm3, then what is the slant height of the cone? (Use $\pi$ = 3.14)
Option 1: 12 cm
Option 2: 11 cm
Option 3: 13 cm
Option 4: 14 cm
Correct Answer: 13 cm
Solution : Given: The height and the radius of the base of a right circular cone = 12 : 5 Let the height be $12x$ and the radius is $5x$. Volume = 314 cm3 We know that, Volume of a cone = $\frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 h$ ⇒ $314 = \frac{1}{3} × 3.14 × 5x × 5x × 12x$ ⇒ $100 = 100x^3$ ⇒ $x=1$ Radius $=5x=5\times1=5$ Height $=12x=12\times1=12$ Slant height = $\sqrt{\text{height$^2$ + radius$^2$}}=\sqrt{12^2+5^2}=\sqrt{144+25}=\sqrt{169}=13\ \text{cm}$ Hence, the correct answer is 13 cm.
Question : Directions: In each of the following question, choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.
Sumithra "would have missed" the cab if she had not hurried.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence is grammatically accurate and doesn't need any change as per the rule of conditionals. The sentence conveys the idea that Sumithra didn't miss the cab because she had hurried.
Therefore, the given sentence requires no improvement.
Question : The distance between two places A and B is 14 km. A boat travels from A to B downstream and then returns from B to A upstream which takes a total of 3 hours 44 minutes for the entire journey. If the speed of the current is 2 km/hr, then what is the speed of the boat, in km/hr, in still water?
Option 1: $8$
Option 2: $7$
Option 3: $7 \frac{1}{2}$
Option 4: $6 \frac{1}{2}$
Correct Answer: $8$
Solution : Given: Distance = 14 km Let the speed of the boat be $x$ km/hr. According to the question, $\frac{14}{(x + 2)} + \frac{14}{(x - 2)} = 3\frac{44}{60}$ ⇒ $\frac{14(x - 2 + x + 2)}{(x^2 - 4)} = 3 + \frac{44}{60}$ ⇒ $\frac{28x}{(x^2 - 4)}= \frac{56}{15}$ ⇒ $15x = 2x^2 - 8$ ⇒ $2x^2 - 15x - 8 = 0$ ⇒ $2x^2 - 16x + x - 8 = 0$ ⇒ $2x(x - 8) + 1 (x - 8) = 0$ ⇒ $(2x + 1) (x - 8) = 0$ ⇒ $x - 8 = 0$ [Since speed can not be negative] ⇒ $x = 8$ km/hr Hence, the correct answer is 8.
Question : Direction: The pie chart given below shows the perceived distribution of annual expenditure on various items of a company. The annual expenditure of the company is Rs. 72 crore.
By what percentage is the total expenditure on interest and miscellaneous more than the total expenditure on tax and salary?
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 15%
Option 3: 8%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : Expenditure on interest + miscellaneous = 20 + 24 = 44 Expenditure on tax + salary = 25 + 15 = 40 Difference = 44 – 40 = 4 Required percentage = $\frac{4}{40}×100$ = 10% Hence, the correct answer is 10%.
Question : ________ 2005 is referred to as the "Right to Work" as it guaranteed 100 days of employment in a year by the Indian Government to people who need and who can do work.
Option 1: Mahatma Gandhi Regional Employment Guarantee Act
Option 2: Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Act
Option 3: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Option 4: Mohan Gandhi Regional Guarantee Act
Correct Answer: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Solution : The correct answer is the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
Enacted on August 23, 2005, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) provides a crucial social safety net for rural India. Often termed the Right to Work, it ensures 100 days of guaranteed employment annually for those in rural areas seeking work. If the government fails to provide employment, the act also offers unemployment benefits. Implemented in February 2006 under the UPA government, it aims to enhance livelihoods and alleviate rural poverty.
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is held at the right side.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure. So, the left side of the reflected image will appear as the right side, and the right side will appear as the left side. However, the top and bottom of the reflected image will remain the same. Thus, the correct mirror image of the given figure will be –
Hence, the third option is correct.
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