Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : In which year was the Reserve Bank of India established?
Option 1: 1939
Option 2: 1945
Option 3: 1935
Option 4: 1925
Correct Answer: 1935
Solution : The correct option is 1935.
On April 1, 1935, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was founded. The Hilton Young Commission, formerly known as the Royal Commission on Indian Currency and Finance, made recommendations that served as the foundation for the RBI's formation. As
Question : Why do pickles last longer?
Option 1: Only beneficial bacteria can grow in the pickle.
Option 2: The water content of the pickle protects the pickle from spoilage.
Option 3: Pickle is prepared in a vacuum so that no harmful bacteria can grow on it.
Option 4: Bacterial and fungal cells get plasmolysed in high salt concentrations of pickle.
Correct Answer: Bacterial and fungal cells get plasmolysed in high salt concentrations of pickle.
Solution : The correct answer is Bacterial and fungal cells get plasmolysed in high salt concentrations of pickle.
Food preservatives prevent the spoilage of food due to microbial growth. Salt and oil do not allow
Question : Directions: In a code language, TRUCKS is written as GIFXPH and WASTE is written as DZHGV. How will FANTASY be written in that language?
Option 1: UZGMZHB
Option 2: UZMGZHB
Option 3: UZMGHZB
Option 4: UZMZGHB
Correct Answer: UZMGZHB
Solution : Given: TRUCKS is written as GIFXPH and WASTE is written as DZHGV.
Determine the opposite letter of TRUCKS to get the required code. T→G; R→I; U→F; C→X; K→P; S→H Thus, TRUCKS is coded as GIFXPH. And, WASTE is written as DZHGV. W→D; A→Z; S→H; T→G;
Question : On an item, there is an 18% discount on the marked price of INR 26,000. After giving an additional season's discount, the item is sold at INR 16,000. How much was the season's discount correct up to two places of decimal?
Option 1: 22.45%
Option 2: 24.95%
Option 3: 24.65%
Option 4: 35.25%
Correct Answer: 24.95%
Solution : Marked price = INR 26,000 Amount discounted = 18% of 26000 = 0.18 × 26000 = INR 4680 Final price = 26000 – 4680 = INR 21320 Selling price = INR 16000 Additional amount discounted = 21320 – 16000 = 5320 Additional discount = $\frac{5320}{21320}×100=24.95\%$
Question : A person's salary increased from INR 8,100 to INR 9,000. What is the percentage increase in his salary?
Option 1: $9 \frac{1}{9} \%$
Option 2: $13 \frac{7}{9} \%$
Option 3: $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$
Option 4: $6 \frac{1}{9} \%$
Correct Answer: $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$
Solution : Initial salary = INR 8100 Increased salary = INR 9000 Percentage increased =$\frac{\text{Initial salary} - \text{Increased salary}}{\text{Initial salary}} \times 100$ So, the required percentage = $\frac{9000 - 8100}{8100} \times 100$ = $\frac{900}{8100} \times 100$ = $\frac{100}{9} \%$ = $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$ $\therefore$ The
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
India have a many all-rounders to match the talent and dedication of Kapil Dev.
Option 1: is having little
Option 2: No substitution required
Option 3: has few
Option 4: has much
Correct Answer: has few
Solution : The segment that contains a grammatical error is the third option.
Explanation: The grammatical issue lies in the incorrect subject-verb agreement. India is a singular noun, and when dealing with a singular subject, the verb should also be singular. The correct verb form is
Question : Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol:
Option 1: Na
Option 2: S
Option 3: Ca
Option 4: K
Correct Answer: K
Solution : The correct answer is K.
Potassium is a chemical element with the atomic number 19 and the symbol K. Both their melting temperatures and densities are low. Potassium metal and ambient oxygen combine in a matter of seconds to create flaky, white potassium peroxide.
Question : According to the Demographic Transition Theory, the third stage in a demographic cycle is marked by:
Option 1: High mortality low fertility
Option 2: Low fertility low mortality
Option 3: High fertility high mortality
Option 4: High fertility low mortality
Correct Answer: Low fertility low mortality
Solution : The correct option is Low fertility low mortality.
According to the Demographic Transition Theory, the third stage in the demographic cycle is characterised by a decline in both birth rates and death rates. In this stage, society experiences a shift from high
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Malati has a difficult job, but she does it good.
Option 1: better
Option 2: well
Option 3: best
Option 4: nice
Correct Answer: well
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Explanation: The original sentence contains an error in terms of adjective and adverb usage. The word "good" is an adjective, but in this context, an adverb is needed to modify the verb "does". The adverb form of
Question : Air transport was launched in India in 1911 between which two places?
Option 1: Allahabad and Naini
Option 2: Allahabad and Jaipur
Option 3: Allahabad and Kanpur
Option 4: Allahabad and Delhi
Correct Answer: Allahabad and Naini
Solution : The correct answer is Allahabad and Naini.
Air transport in India first took flight in 1911 between the cities of Allahabad and Naini (presently known as Prayagraj and Naini Junction). This demonstration flight was piloted by French aviator Henri Piquet. Though it
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