Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select 'No Error (S)' as your answer.
The place were (P) / Buddha was cremated (Q) / has recently been discovered. (R) / No Error (S)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
The word "were" should be replaced with "where" to convey the intended meaning to indicate the location where Buddha was cremated. The relative pronoun "where" is used to denote a location or a place while
Question : The Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service are deemed to be services created by the Parliament under:
Option 1: Article 301
Option 2: Article 307
Option 3: Article 292
Option 4: Article 312
Correct Answer: Article 312
Solution : The correct option is Article 312.
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Police Service (IPS) are deemed to be services created by the Parliament under Article 312 of the Constitution of India. Article 312 empowers the Parliament to create All India Services,
Question : What is the least number which when divided by 15, 18 and 36 leaves the same remainder 9 in each case and is divisible by 11?
Option 1: 1269
Option 2: 1071
Option 3: 1089
Option 4: 1080
Correct Answer: 1089
Solution : 15 = 3 × 5 18 = 2 × 3 × 3 36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 LCM of 15, 18, 36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 = 180 Required number = $180x + 9$ So,
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the capitalised word in the given sentence.
The favouritism of the boss led to many DISGRUNTLED employees.
Option 1: Disturbed
Option 2: Determined
Option 3: Pleased
Option 4: Miserable
Correct Answer: Pleased
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word disgruntled describes individuals who are unhappy, dissatisfied, or discontented, often due to perceived injustice or unfair treatment. Pleased is the opposite. If someone is pleased, he is satisfied, content, or happy with a situation.
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Question : Rs. 800 amounts to Rs. 920 in 3 years at simple interest. If the interest rate is increased by 3% it would amount to:
Option 1: Rs. 1056
Option 2: Rs. 1112
Option 3: Rs. 1182
Option 4: Rs. 992
Correct Answer: Rs. 992
Solution : Given: Principal = Rs. 800 Simple Interest = Rs. 120 Time period = 3 years Rate of interest be $R$ = 3% for extra interest Use the formula below. Simple Interest = $\frac{\text{Principle×Rate×Time}}{100}$ = $\frac{800×3×3}{100}$ = Rs. 72 So, the total amount received =
Question : The area of a field in the shape of a hexagon is $1944 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~m}^2$. What will be the cost (in INR) of fencing it at the rate of 11.50 per metre?
Option 1: 2,785
Option 2: 2,484
Option 3: 3,200
Option 4: 2,256
Correct Answer: 2,484
Solution : Area of the hexagon field = 1944$\sqrt{3}$ m$^2$ The rate of fencing the area = 11.50 per metre Area of the regular hexagon is $3\sqrt{3} × (\frac{a^2}{2})$ and its perimeter is $6a$, where $a$ is the side of the regular hexagon. Cost of the fencing
Question : Two circles of radius 13 cm and 15 cm intersect each other at points A and B. If the length of the common chord is 12 cm, then what is the distance between their centres?
Option 1: $\sqrt{145}+\sqrt{184}$
Option 2: $\sqrt{131}+\sqrt{181}$
Option 3: $\sqrt{145}+\sqrt{169}$
Option 4: $\sqrt{133}+\sqrt{189}$
Correct Answer: $\sqrt{133}+\sqrt{189}$
Solution : Radius is 13 cm and 15 cm Common chord = 12 cm and Half length of the chord = 6 cm Let the distance of the centre of the circle with a radius of 15 cm is $x$. ⇒ H$^{2}$ = P$^{2}$ + B$^{2}$ ⇒
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. DESPISE
Option 1: approve
Option 2: abhor
Option 3: admire
Option 4: adore
Correct Answer: abhor
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: Despise means to feel contempt or intense dislike for someone or something. Abhor similarly means to regard with disgust or hatred, making it a suitable synonym for despise.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence
Option 1: Chronology
Option 2: Axiom
Option 3: Serially
Option 4: Docket
Correct Answer: Chronology
Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.
The one-word substitute for the given group of words is "chronology".
Explanation:
The term chronology refers to the science of arranging events or dates in their proper sequence or order of occurrence. It encompasses the systematic organisation
Question : Anandi bought a smartwatch from an electronic store for Rs.4,400. Since she had less money, she paid Rs.2,000 for the down payment and the shopkeeper offered her an alternative to pay Rs.2,440 after 1 month. Find the rate of interest being charged at simple interest by the shopkeeper in this instalment option.
Option 1: 20%
Option 2: 10%
Option 3: 22%
Option 4: 15%
Correct Answer: 20%
Solution : Anandi bought a smartwatch from an electronic store for = Rs.4,400 Down payment = Rs.2,000 Alternative to pay after 1 month = Rs.2,440 Simple Interest (SI) = $\frac{(\text{P} × \text{T} × \text{R})}{100}$ where P is the principal, T is the time taken and R is
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