Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
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".
Low interest rates are tempting (1) / many customer to take (2) / on too much debt. (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 word "customer" should be replaced with "customers" to make the sentence grammatically correct. There is an error in the subject of the sentence with respect to number. To maintain the subject-verb agreement, the plural
Question : If the volume of two circular cones is in the ratio 4 : 1 and their diameter is in the ratio 5 : 4, then the ratio of their height is:
Option 1: 25 : 16
Option 2: 25 : 64
Option 3: 64 : 25
Option 4: 16 : 25
Correct Answer: 64 : 25
Solution : Given that the volume of the two cones is in the ratio 4 : 1. $⇒\frac{V_1}{V_2} = \frac {4} {1}$ Also, given that the diameter of the cones is in the ratio 5 : 4. $⇒\frac{d_1}{d_2}= \frac{5}{4}$ $⇒\frac{r_1}{r_2} =\frac{\frac{d_1}{2}}{\frac{d_2}{2}}= \frac{5}{4}$ where $r_1$ and
Question : Movement of fault lines can cause:
Option 1: a flood
Option 2: sudden rain
Option 3: an earthquake
Option 4: a storm
Correct Answer: an earthquake
Solution : The correct answer is an earthquake.
A fault is a zone of fractures between two blocks of rocks. These faults allow the blocks to move relative to each other, and this movement is known as an earthquake. An earthquake occurs when the underground rocks
Question : The declaration of Constitutional Emergency in an Indian State has to be approved by the Parliament within a period of
Option 1: 2 months
Option 2: 4 months
Option 3: 6 months
Option 4: 12 months
Correct Answer: 2 months
Solution : The correct option is 2 months.
The declaration of a Constitutional Emergency in a state, as per Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, is commonly known as President's Rule. The President can issue a proclamation imposing the President's Rule. The proclamation must be
Question : Directions: Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 58, 59, 51, 78, 14, ?
Option 1: 97
Option 2: 139
Option 3: 83
Option 4: 163
Correct Answer: 139
Solution : Given: 58, 59, 51, 78, 14, ?
The pattern is as follows – 58 + (1)3 = 58 + 1 = 59 59 – (2)3 = 59 – 8 = 51 51 + (3)3 = 51 + 27 = 78 78 –
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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".
The committee is thinking (1) / not to bring around any change (2) / in the basic structure. (3) / No error (4)
The preposition about will replace around. The phrasal verb bring about means to cause something to happen whereas bring around means to take a certain course of action.
The intended meaning of the sentence
Question : If the annual rate of simple interest increases from $11\%$ to $17 \frac{1}{2} \%$, a person's yearly income increases by Rs. 1,071.20. The principal amount invested (in Rs.) is:
Option 1: 19,120
Option 2: 16,480
Option 3: 17,250
Option 4: 10,710
Correct Answer: 16,480
Solution : The increase in yearly income is due to the increase in interest rates. Given that the increase in income is Rs. 1,071.20 and the increase in interest rate is $17\frac{1}{2}\% - 11\% = 6\frac{1}{2}\% = \frac{13}{2}\%$ Principal = $\frac{\text{Increase in income}}{\text{Increase in interest rate}}×100 =
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).
Mr Bharath was a professor whom all students respected.
(1) looked up to
(2) looked up
(3) looked over
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
The sentence is grammatically accurate, and it doesn't need any change. The sentence conveys the idea that Mr. Bharath was a professor, and every student held him in high regard or had a deep respect for him.
Question : Which of the following is not the manifestation of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA)?
Option 1: Soft palate
Option 2: Blindness
Option 3: General pallor
Option 4: Paleness of conjunctiva of eyes
Correct Answer: Blindness
Solution : The correct answer is Blindness.
Blindness is not a manifestation of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). Iron deficiency anaemia primarily affects the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity and can lead to symptoms such as general pallor, paleness of the conjunctiva of the eyes and a pale appearance
Question : In our body, antibodies are formed against pathogens in
Option 1: liver by RBC
Option 2: blood by platelets
Option 3: brain by macrophages
Option 4: thymus by lymphocytes
Correct Answer: thymus by lymphocytes
Solution : The correct option is thymus by lymphocytes.
The thymus is involved in the growth, and maturation of T lymphocytes (T cells), which are immune cells that play a key role in the immunological response. The thymus is where T cells mature, and are
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