Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Which east-flowing river basin covers the states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha and has a drainage area of 39,033 square kilometres?
Option 1: Baitarani
Option 2: Brahmani
Option 3: Nagavali
Option 4: Sarada
Correct Answer: Brahmani
Solution : The correct answer is Brahmani.
The Brahmani sub-basin is a long sausage-shaped area covering 39,033 square kilometres. In contrast, the Baitarni sub-basin has a circular shape and is much smaller, covering only 12,789 square kilometres. The Brahmani River, which is sometimes known as South
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No Error’ as your answer. Everyone was surprised / at his indefatigable courage and determination / to achieve what he desired.
Option 1: Everyone was surprised
Option 2: To achieve what he desired
Option 3: No Error
Option 4: At his indefatigable courage and determination
Correct Answer: No Error
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The given sentence is grammatically correct. Analysing each part of the given sentence. Therefore, there is no error in the given sentence.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Let us take a brief look at the planet (1)______ which we live. As the earth hurtles through space at a (2)______ of 70, 000 miles per hour, it spins, as we all know, on its axis, (3)______ causes it to be flattened at the poles. Thus, if you (4)______ to stand at the North or South Pole, you would be 13 miles nearer the centre of the earth (5)______ if you stood on the Equator. Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
Option 1: for
Option 2: on
Option 3: by
Option 4: from
Correct Answer: on
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
"On" is the correct preposition to refer to the Earth on which we live, emphasising its surface and features.
Therefore, the correct answer is "on".
Question : Find the difference between the simple interest and the compound interest payable annually on a sum of Rs. 6,500 at 7% per annum for 3 years. (Correct to two decimal places.)
Option 1: Rs. 94.34
Option 2: Rs. 97.78
Option 3: Rs. 98.73
Option 4: Rs. 95.67
Correct Answer: Rs. 97.78
Solution : Given: Sum of money($P$) = Rs. 6500 Interest rate ($r$) = 7% Time($t$) = 3 years Now, the difference of interest for 3 years = $\frac{Pr^2}{100^2}×(3+\frac{r}{100})$ = $\frac{6500×7^2}{100^2}×(3+\frac{7}{100})$ = $\frac{65×49}{100}×(\frac{307}{100})$ = Rs. 97.78 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 97.78.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have 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".
This master book concludes with pages (1) / that contain lists of all (2) / MBA colleges across India. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The term "list" is used to refer to a compilation of connected items. In this context, "lists" is redundant, as it implies multiple compilations of MBA colleges across India. So, the correct form to use
Question : In which year did the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India launch the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) program to meet the challenge of high prevalence and incidence of anaemia among adolescent girls and boys (56% girls and 30% boys)?
Option 1: 2013
Option 2: 2011
Option 3: 2014
Option 4: 2012
Correct Answer: 2012
Solution : The correct answer is 2012.
The World Health Organisation states that one of the most common interventions to avoid anaemia is to take weekly Iron-Folic acid supplements or WIFS. The Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) initiative was introduced by India's Ministry of
Question : Directions: Improve the bracketed part of each sentence.
She did not like the phone, (nor I did).
(1) nor I like it
(2) nor I liked it
(3) nor did I
(4) No Improvement
Correct Answer: 3
The phrase nor I did is grammatically inaccurate and should be replaced with nor did I. To maintain proper subject-auxiliary inversion in the negative statement, the auxiliary verb did should be placed before the subject I.
Therefore,
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the underlined words in the following sentence. As affidevit is a statement or declaration in writing an oath or affirmation, sworn before a person having authority to administer oath.
Option 1: affidevit
Option 2: administer
Option 3: authority
Option 4: affirmation
Correct Answer: affidevit
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence is "affidevit". The correct spelling is "affidavit".
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
Long life is good if one be happy and has friends.
(1) and has friends.
(2) if one be happy
(3) No Error
(4) Long life is good
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The indicative mood is the grammatical mood of a verb used to make statements of facts. So, "one be happy" should be replaced with "one is happy" to make a factual statement.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 6
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : The pattern is observed in a vertical direction along the columns. Second column: (8 + 1) × (6 + 1) = 9 × 7 = 63 Third column: (11 + 1) × (5 + 1) = 12 × 6 = 72 Similarly, First column: Let
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