Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Last week, I made the mistake of revisiting the village where I grew up. It used to be a small, friendly community with two farms and a number of old cottages around the village green. I realised very quickly that although in (1)_______ ways it appears unchanged, in reality hardly anything is the same. All the pretty cottages are there, of course, and both the traditional farmhouses. (2)_______, none of the inhabitants are country people. All of them are commuters, who leave early every morning for the nearby town. Neither of the farmhouses is attached to a farm these days; the land (3)_______ and is managed by somebody in an office somewhere who has little interest in the village (4)_______. There are a few new houses but, they have no local character. You can see the same style anywhere in the country. The whole village, (5)_______, has been tidied up so much that it looks no more picturesque than any suburban street.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: had been sold
Option 2: sells
Option 3: sold
Option 4: has been sold
Correct Answer: has been sold
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The phrase "the land has been sold" is in the present perfect tense. In the context of the passage, this tense is suitable because it conveys a connection between a past action (the sale of the land) and the present state (the land being managed by somebody in an office). The present perfect tense indicates relevance to the current situation.
So, the complete sentence would be: "Neither of the farmhouses is attached to a farm these days; the land has been sold and is managed by somebody in an office somewhere who has little interest in the village."
Question : E, F, G, and H are four points lying on the circumference of a circle to make a cyclic quadrilateral. If $\angle {FGH}=57^{\circ}$, then what will be the measure of the $\angle {HEF}$?
Option 1: $33^{\circ}$
Option 2: $123^{\circ}$
Option 3: $93^{\circ}$
Option 4: $143^{\circ}$
Correct Answer: $123^{\circ}$
Solution : E, F, G, and H form a cyclic quadrilateral. $\angle {FGH}=57^{\circ}$ In a cyclic quadrilateral, the sum of opposite angles is 180$^\circ$. So, $\angle {FGH} + \angle {HEF} = 180^\circ$ ⇒ $57^{\circ} + \angle {HEF} = 180^\circ$ ⇒ $\angle {HEF} = 180^\circ- 57^{\circ} = 123^\circ$ Hence, the correct answer is $123^\circ$.
Question : Which of the following festivals is observed by the tribal people of Jharkhand?
Option 1: Nongkrem
Option 2: Losar
Option 3: Suata
Option 4: Bhagta Parab
Correct Answer: Bhagta Parab
Solution : The correct option is Bhagta Parab.
Bhagta Parab is an important festival celebrated by the tribal communities in Jharkhand, particularly by the Oraon tribe. This festival is associated with the worship of the deity Marang Buru, who is considered to be the protector of the community. Bhagta Parab is observed to seek blessings for the well-being of the community, the fertility of the land, and the prosperity of the people.
Question : Match the columns.
Option 1: i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
Option 2: i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
Option 3: i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Option 4: i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
Correct Answer: i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
Solution : The correct answer is i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c.
Question : Which of the following is not a connective tissue?
Option 1: Adipose tissue
Option 2: Compact bone
Option 3: Cardiac muscle
Option 4: Areolar tissue
Correct Answer: Cardiac muscle
Solution : The correct option is Cardiac Muscle.
Connective tissue examples include dense connective tissue (which provides strong connections, such as tendons and ligaments); loose connective tissue (found throughout the body; it supports and connects other tissues and organs); Cartilage, bone, adipose tissue (which stores fat for energy, insulation and protection) and blood are all examples of connective tissue. Cardiac muscles are composed of a type of muscular tissue known as cardiac muscle tissue or myocardial tissue.
Question : Directions: P is to the north of Q. T is to the east of Q and S is to the east of P. S is to the northeast of T and south-west of R. What is the position of R with respect to Q? (All positions are arranged in GRID pattern)
Option 1: North-east
Option 2: South-west
Option 3: East
Option 4: South
Correct Answer: North-east
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the position of R with respect to Q.
So, R is in the northeast direction with respect to Q. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one or more term(s) missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given options. az225, cx423, ev621, _?, _?
Option 1: jq1116, kp1215
Option 2: go1314, mn126
Option 3: gt819, ir1017
Option 4: gu720, gt819
Correct Answer: gt819, ir1017
Solution : Given: az225, cx423, ev621, _?, _ ?
az225→a + 2 = c; a and z are opposite pairs; 225 + 198 = 423 cx423→c + 2 = e; c and x are opposite pairs; 423 + 198 = 621 ev621→e + 2 = g; e and v are opposite pairs; 621 + 198 = 819 gt819→g + 2 = i; g and t are opposite pairs; 819 + 198 = 1017
So, gt819 and ir1017 are the missing terms of the series. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs from left to right to balance the following equation. 31 * 2 * 60 * 30 * 15 * 49
Option 1: ×, ÷, +, –, =
Option 2: ×, –, +, ÷, =
Option 3: –, ÷, +, ×, =
Option 4: ×, +, ÷, –, =
Correct Answer: ×, +, ÷, –, =
Solution : Given: 31 * 2 * 60 * 30 * 15 * 49
Replace * with the mathematical signs and solve the equations one by one using BODMAS. Let's check the options – First options: ×, ÷, +, –, = 31 × 2 ÷ 60 + 30 – 15 = 49 On solving the L.H.S. of the given equation – = 31 × 2 ÷ 60 + 30 – 15 = 31 × 0.033 + 30 – 15 = 1.023 + 30 – 15 = 16.023 ≠ 49 Second option: ×, –, +, ÷, = 31 × 2 – 60 + 30 ÷ 15 = 49 On solving the L.H.S. of the given equation – = 31 × 2 – 60 + 30 ÷ 15 = 31 × 2 – 60 + 2 = 62 – 60 + 2 = 4 ≠ 49 Third option: –, ÷, +, ×, = 31 – 2 ÷ 60 + 30 × 15 = 49 On solving the L.H.S. of the given equation – = 31 – 2 ÷ 60 + 30 × 15 = 31 – 0.033 + 30 × 15 = 31 – 0.033 + 450 = 480.967 ≠ 49 Fourth option: ×, +, ÷, –, = 31 × 2 + 60 ÷ 30 – 15 = 49 On solving the L.H.S. of the given equation – = 31 × 2 + 60 ÷ 30 – 15 = 31 × 2 + 2 – 15 = 62 + 2 – 15 = 49
So, the fourth option satisfies the equation. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Our progress was slow because of having to search for them at frequent intervals.
(1) at having
(2) through having
(3) in having
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
Explanation: It conveys the idea that the slow progress was due to the process of searching for them repeatedly.
The other options are not the best choice and also they do not convey the intended meaning of the sentence.
So, the sentence should be: "Our progress was slow through having to search for them at frequent intervals."
Question : Baily's beads can be observed during a/an:
Option 1: Occultation of Jupiter
Option 2: Partial solar eclipse
Option 3: Lunar eclipse
Option 4: Total solar eclipse
Correct Answer: Total solar eclipse
Solution : The correct answer is Total solar eclipse.
The arc of bright spots known as "Baily's beads" is visible during total and annular solar eclipses. They are known as "beads" because of the irregularity of light created by mountains and valleys on the lunar surface. They are named for the English astronomer Francis Baily, who first brought them to light after witnessing an eclipse in 1836.
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