Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Which company has been given the responsibility of construction, operation and maintenance of the Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) pipeline project?
Option 1: TATA Petrodyne Limited (TPL)
Option 2: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Option 3: Gas Authority of India (GAIL)
Option 4: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Correct Answer: Gas Authority of India (GAIL)
Solution : The correct answer is the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL).
GAIL was given the responsibility of the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) pipeline project. It is India's first interstate gas pipeline.
The HVJ is a 1700
Question : Directions: The sequence of folding a piece of paper and how the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Choose the figure that would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like this –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : How many Miniratna companies are there in Category II?
Option 1: 17
Option 2: 15
Option 3: 13
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 15
Solution : The correct option is 15
There are two categories for Indian miniratna companies: Category I and Category II. Companies eligible for II mini Ratna status must have a positive net worth and have generated profits for the past three years. There are 15 such
Question : Directions: Ahmet’s house faces north. He came out of his house and walked straight for 40 m, turned left, and walked for 30 m. He then, turned right and walked for 35 m. Finally, he took another two successive right turns and covered 30 m and 25 m respectively, to reach his final destination. How far and in which direction is he from his house now?
Option 1: 25 m due south
Option 2: 50 m due north
Option 3: 15 m due north
Option 4: 25 m due east
Correct Answer: 50 m due north
Solution : First, we will draw the diagram, as per the given instructions –
Here, A is the starting point and F is the finishing point. AB = 40 m; CD = 35 m; EF = 25 m BF = CD – EF BF
Question : One of the factors of the expression $4\sqrt{3}x^{2}+5x-2\sqrt{3}$ is:
Option 1: $4x+\sqrt{3}$
Option 2: $4x+3$
Option 3: $4x-3$
Option 4: $4x-\sqrt{3}$
Correct Answer: $4x-\sqrt{3}$
Solution : $4\sqrt{3}x^{2}+5x-2\sqrt{3}$ = $4\sqrt{3}x^{2}+8x-3x-2\sqrt{3}$ = $4x(\sqrt{3}x+2)-\sqrt{3}(\sqrt{3}x+2)$ = $(4x-\sqrt{3})(\sqrt{3}x+2)$ Hence, the correct answer is $4x-\sqrt{3}$.
Question : Directions: At the time of sunrise, Diksha and Arpita are sitting in a park with their backs facing each other. If the shadow of Diksha falls to the right of Arpita, then in which direction is Arpita facing?
Option 1: North
Option 2: East
Option 3: West
Option 4: South
Correct Answer: South
Solution : Given: At the time of sunrise, Diksha and Arpita are sitting in a park with their backs facing each other.
At the time of Sunrise, the Sun is in the east direction, and the shadow will be in the west direction, So, it is given
Question : Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
A garden knife is ___ used for right pruning.
Option 1: Generally
Option 2: Compulsorily
Option 3: Systematically
Option 4: Daily
Correct Answer: Generally
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
Generally indicates that a garden knife is commonly or typically used for pruning but does not specify any particular method or frequency.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Systematically: This adverb implies that the garden
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number missing. Select the missing number from the given series. ?, 5, 15, 45, 113
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : Given: ?, 5, 15, 45, 113
Add natural numbers starting from 1 and their cube to get the next term of the series – ? + {(1)3 + 1} = ? – {1 + 1} = 5 – 2 = 3 5 + {(2)
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence.
You get a good and comprehensive idea of the town from the clock tower situated in the centre of the town.
Option 1: blind date
Option 2: body and soul
Option 3: bird's eye view
Option 4: blind alley
Correct Answer: bird's eye view
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The idiom bird's eye view refers to seeing something from a high or elevated vantage point, providing a comprehensive and overall perspective. In the context of the sentence, the clock tower in the centre
Question : The average weight of three men, A, B and C is 84 kg. Another man, D, joins the group and the average now becomes 80 kg. If another man, E, whose weight is 3 kg more than that of D, replaces A, then the average weight of B, C, D and E becomes 79 kg. Then the weight of A is:
Option 1: 72 kg
Option 2: 74 kg
Option 3: 75 kg
Option 4: 76 kg
Correct Answer: 75 kg
Solution : Given: The average weight of three men, A, B, and C, is 84 kg. Another man, D, joins the group and the average now becomes 80 kg. If another man, E, whose weight is 3 kg more than that of D, replaces A, then
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