Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: B is west of E. A is northwest of B. F is northeast of B. D is southeast of F, such that F is northwest of E and D is southeast of E as well. If C is southwest of E, what is the position of A with respect to E? (All positions are arranged in GRID pattern)
Option 1: Southeast
Option 2: Northeast
Option 3: Southwest
Option 4: Northwest
Correct Answer: Northwest
Solution : Given: B is west of E. A is northwest of B. F is northeast of B. D is southeast of F, such that F is northwest of E and D is southeast of E as well. Draw the diagram as per the instructions –
Now, we have to find the position of A with respect to E.
So, A is in the Northwest direction with respect to E. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: audible
Option 2: austere
Option 3: authority
Option 4: audiance
Correct Answer: audiance
Solution : The misspelt word is the fourth option.
"Audience" is the correct spelling, and it is used to describe the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, or film.
Question : A is twice as good a workman as B and together they complete a task in 13 days. In how many days will B alone complete the task?
Option 1: 39
Option 2: 42
Option 3: 21
Option 4: 18.5
Correct Answer: 39
Solution : Let B's efficiency be $x$. A's efficiency = $2x$ Work done by A and B together in 13 days = 1 Work done by A and B together in 1 day = $\frac{1}{13}$ Work done by A in 1 day + Work done by B in 1 day = $\frac{1}{13}$ ⇒ $2x+x=\frac{1}{13}$ ⇒ $3x=\frac{1}{13}$ ⇒ $x=\frac{1}{39}$ Work done by B in 1 day $=\frac{1}{39}$ Therefore, the work is completed by B in 39 days Hence, the correct answer is 39.
Question : Comprehension: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Key factors influencing subway air pollution will include station depth, date of construction, type of ventilation (natural/air conditioning), types of brakes (electromagnetic or conventional brake pads) and wheels (rubber or steel) used on the trains, train frequency and more recently the presence or absence of platform screen-door systems. In particular, much subway particulate matter is sourced from moving train parts such as wheels and brake pads, as well as from the steel rails and power-supply materials, making the particles dominantly iron-containing. To date, there is no clear epidemiological indication of abnormal health effects on underground workers and commuters. New York subway workers have been exposed to such air without significant observed impacts on their health, and no increased risk of lung cancer was found among subway train drivers in the Stockholm subway system. But a note of caution is struck by the observations of scholars who found that employees working on the platforms of Stockholm underground, where PM concentrations were greatest, tended to have higher levels of risk markers for cardiovascular disease than ticket sellers and train drivers. The dominantly ferrous particles are mixed with particles from a range of other sources, including rock ballast from the track, biological aerosols such as bacteria and viruses, and air from the outdoors, and driven through the tunnel system on turbulent air currents generated by the trains themselves and ventilation systems.
Question
What is the tone of the speaker?
Option 1: Serious
Option 2: Pessimistic
Option 3: Joyful
Option 4: Informal
Correct Answer: Serious
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: The tone of the speaker is serious as it discusses various factors influencing subway air pollution, particularly focusing on the sources of particulate matter, health risks for subway workers, and the mix of particles within the subway system.
The language used is factual and analytical, examining the potential health impacts without conclusive evidence and citing observations and studies. There's a sense of concern and caution regarding the potential health risks associated with subway air pollution, which contributes to an overall serious tone in the passage.
Therefore, the correct answer is serious.
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."
They brought to themself this disaster.
(1) They brought
(2) to themself
(3) this disaster
(4) No error
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error is in the second option: to themself.
"To themself" is the part of the sentence that contains an error. The correct reflexive pronoun for "they" is "themselves", not "themself."
The preposition "to" is also changed to "upon" to fit in with the meaning of the sentence, conveying that the subject of the sentence is responsible for causing a disaster, and they did so to themselves.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "They brought upon themselves this disaster".
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Try to lower the amount of fat in your diet.
(1) cut
(2) lose
(3) reduce
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
"Reduce" implies a conscious effort to decrease the amount of fat, which fits the context better.
"Cut" could imply a sudden or drastic reduction, while "lose" is generally associated with weight loss rather than managing dietary fat.
Therefore, the correct statement should be: "Try to reduce the amount of fat in your diet."
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is "No error".
We had (1) / hardly reached the (2) / platform than the train came in. (3) / No error (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word "than" is typically used for making comparisons, but in this context, the sentence expresses a sequence of events. First, they reached the platform, and then the train came in. The word "hardly" is followed by "when", as they are correlative conjunctions.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: We had hardly reached the platform when the train came in.
Question : Which of the following organisms belongs to the phylum Apicomplexa?
Option 1: Sponge
Option 2: Physalia
Option 3: Hydra
Option 4: Plasmodium
Correct Answer: Plasmodium
Solution : The correct answer is Plasmodium.
Plasmodium belongs to the phylum Apicomplexa. This parasitic protozoan is responsible for causing malaria in humans. The characteristic feature of organisms in the phylum Apicomplexa is the presence of an apical complex, a specialised structure involved in host cell invasion. Unlike sponges, Physalia (Portuguese Man-of-War), and Hydra, which belong to other phyla, Plasmodium is specifically classified within Apicomplexa due to its unique biological and morphological characteristics.
Question : Fundamental duties were incorporated into the Indian Constitution on the recommendation of which of the following?
Option 1: Santhanam Committee
Option 2: Swaran Singh Committee
Option 3: Shah Commission
Option 4: Administrative Reforms Commission
Correct Answer: Swaran Singh Committee
Solution : The correct answer is the Swaran Singh Committee.
At the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee, the Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Constitution. Initially, the Indian Constitution did not outline a specific set of responsibilities for its citizens. However, in 1976, with the enactment of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, this was rectified.
Question : Which among the following has its latitude within one degree of that of New Delhi?
Option 1: Amarnath cave
Option 2: City of Islamabad
Option 3: City of Dhaka
Option 4: Mount Everest
Correct Answer: Mount Everest
Solution : The correct answer is Mount Everest.
Mount Everest has its latitude within one degree of New Delhi. The latitude of New Delhi is 28.7 degrees N and 77.1 degrees E and the latitude of Mount Everest is 27.9 degrees N and 86.9 degrees E. Bahut New Delhi and Mount Everest lie in the Northern Hemisphere. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world and it is located on the border of China and Nepal with an altitude of 8848.86 metres.
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