Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In these questions, 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).
Laws were enacted to do away with social evils.
(1) to eradicate
(2) to stop
(3) to prevent
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The original sentence is already correct and conveys the intended meaning that laws were put in place to eliminate societal problems or issues known as "social evils".
Gauri was for waiting for Hema and I.
(1) Gauri was waiting for Hema and me
(2) Gauri were waiting for Hema and me
(3) Gauri were waiting for Hema and I
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
The objective form "me" should be used here because it is the object of the preposition "for" in the sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Gauri was waiting for Hema and me.
Question : Name the country from which the constitutional features of procedures for amendments were borrowed by India.
Option 1: Britain
Option 2: United States of America
Option 3: South Africa
Option 4: Germany
Correct Answer: South Africa
Solution : The correct answer is South Africa.
The Indian Constitution adopted the South African Constitution's "Procedure for Amendment of the Constitution" provision. The Constitution of India can be amended only by the procedure prescribed in Article 368.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Call on
Option 1: step out
Option 2: visit
Option 3: telephone
Option 4: announce
Correct Answer: visit
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: "Call on," meaning "visit" refers to physically going to see someone or somewhere for a specific purpose. The phrase indicates a personal visit rather than a phone call or announcement. In the sentence provided, "call on" fits
Question : Directions: Seeta and Ram both start from a point toward the North. Seeta turns to the left after walking 10 km. Ram turns to the right after walking the same distance. Seeta waits for some time and then walks another 5 km, whereas Ram walks only 3 km. They both then turn to their respective south and walk 15 km forward. How far is Seeta from Ram?
Option 1: 8 km
Option 2: 12 km
Option 3: 15 km
Option 4: 10 km
Correct Answer: 8 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
In the above figure, O is the starting point for both, D is the finishing point for Seeta and E is the finishing point for Ram. So, DE is the distance between
Question : Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Father didn't believe ______ I said.
Option 1: that
Option 2: which
Option 3: who
Option 4: what
Correct Answer: what
"What" is the appropriate choice for this sentence. It acts as a relative pronoun and is used as a pronoun introducing a direct speech or statement. In this context, "what" serves as a placeholder for the content
Question : Two pipes P and Q can fill a cistern in 12 and 15 minutes respectively. Both are opened together, but at the end of 3 minutes, P is turned off. In how many more minutes will Q fill the cistern?
Option 1: $7$ minutes
Option 2: $7\frac{1}{2}$ minutes
Option 3: $8$ minutes
Option 4: $8\frac{1}{4}$minutes
Correct Answer: $8\frac{1}{4}$minutes
Solution : P can fill a cistern in 12 minutes and Q in 15 minutes. LCM of 12 and 15 is 60. Let the total work be 60 units. The efficiency of P per minutes is $\frac{60}{12}$ = 5 units and Q is $\frac{60}{15}$ = 4 units
Question : The LCM of the two numbers is 840 and their HCF is 7. If one of the numbers is 56, find the other.
Option 1: 120
Option 2: 112
Option 3: 105
Option 4: 84
Correct Answer: 105
Solution : Given that the LCM is 840, the HCF is 7 and one of the numbers is 56. Let the other number be $x$. We know, LCM × HCF = Number1 × Number2 Substituting the given values into the equation: $⇒840 × 7 = 56 ×
Question : The largest forest which covers 25 per cent of the world's forest land is:
Option 1: The Tropical Rain Forest
Option 2: Taiga Forest of Siberia
Option 3: Monsoon Forest
Option 4: Temperate Forests of Europe
Correct Answer: Taiga Forest of Siberia
Solution : The correct option is the Taiga Forest of Siberia.
The Taiga forest in Siberia is the world's largest forest, covering 25% of all forest area. Taigas are found in Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Scandinavia. These forests are covered in dense vegetation. Coniferous
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Car drivers, Human beings, Men
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Given: Car drivers, Human beings, Men
Car drivers include both men and women, and all car drivers are human beings. Men represent a subset of human beings, and some of them may be car drivers.
Therefore, the Venn diagram will be as follows –
Hence, the
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