Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : 'TAPI' is a natural gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to India. It passes through _____.
Option 1: Afghanistan
Option 2: Pakistan
Option 3: Both Afghanistan and Pakistan
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Both Afghanistan and Pakistan
Solution : The correct option is Both Afghanistan and Pakistan.
A pipeline called Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) proposes to carry gas from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, Pakistan and then India. Starting in Turkmenistan's Galkynysh gas field, it will go across Pakistan and Afghanistan before arriving in the Indian town of Fazilka (close to the Indo-Pak border).
Question : The concept of judicial review in the Indian Constitution has been taken from which country?
Option 1: Ireland
Option 2: USA
Option 3: Australia
Option 4: Canada
Correct Answer: USA
Solution : The correct answer is USA.
The United States of America is where the idea of judicial review originated. Through judicial review, the judiciary can determine whether a piece of legislation is constitutional and overturn any law that violates the fundamental principles of the Constitution. It is a characteristic of the federal form of government and the independent judiciary.
Question : Two circles of radii 15 cm and 10 cm intersect each other and the length of their common chord is 16 cm. What is the distance (in cm) between their centres?
Option 1: $12+3 \sqrt{7}$
Option 2: $15+2 \sqrt{161}$
Option 3: $10+\sqrt{161}$
Option 4: $6+\sqrt{161}$
Correct Answer: $6+\sqrt{161}$
Solution : Let PQ be a common chord. O and O' are the centres of the two circles such that OP = 15 cm, O'P = 10 cm, and PQ = 16 cm OO' perpendicularly bisects PQ at L. So, PL = $\frac{1}{2}$ × PQ = $\frac{16}{2}$ = 8 cm In $\triangle$ OLP, OP is hypotenuse So, OP2 = OL2 + PL2 ⇒ OL = $\sqrt{OP^{2} - PL^{2}}$ = $\sqrt{15^{2} - 8^{2}}$ = $\sqrt{161}$ cm Similarly, in $\triangle$ O'LP, O'P is hypotenuse So, O'P2 = O'L2 + PL2 ⇒ O'L = $\sqrt{O'P^{2} - PL^{2}}$ = $\sqrt{10^{2} - 8^{2}}$ = $\sqrt{36}$ = 6 cm So, OO' = O'L + OL = 6 + $\sqrt{161}$ Hence, the correct answer is $6 + \sqrt{161}$.
Question : Directions: Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd word.
Option 1: Sad
Option 2: Desolate
Option 3: Morose
Option 4: Mirth
Correct Answer: Mirth
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: Sad; Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy. Second option: Desolate; Feeling or showing great unhappiness or loneliness. Third option: Morose; Sullen and ill-tempered. Fourth option: Mirth; Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Therefore, only the fourth option is different from others as it is an antonym for words given other options. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. DELIBERATE
Option 1: DILATE
Option 2: TAIL
Option 3: BETRAY
Option 4: ELATED
Correct Answer: BETRAY
Solution : Given: DELIBERATE
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word DELIBERATE – First option: DILATE; All the letters of DILATE are present in the word DELIBERATE. Second option: TAIL; All the letters of TAIL are present in the word DELIBERATE. Third option: BETRAY; Y is not present in the word DELIBERATE. Therefore, all the letters of BETRAY are not present in the word DELIBERATE. Fourth option: ELATED; All the letters of ELATED are present in the word DELIBERATE.
So, BETRAY cannot be formed with the help of the letters of the word DELIBERATE. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Assessment of the country’s GDP growth, external balance and fiscal balance are presented in which part of the budget document?
Option 1: Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement
Option 2: Appropriation bill
Option 3: Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
Option 4: Macroeconomic Framework Statement
Correct Answer: Macroeconomic Framework Statement
Solution : The correct option is the Macroeconomic Framework Statement.
The Macroeconomic Framework Statement is a key component of the budgetary process in many countries. It is a document that outlines the macroeconomic assumptions, targets and policies that form the basis for the government's budget. The purpose of this statement is to provide a broader economic context for the budget and to explain the underlying macroeconomic considerations that influence fiscal policy.
Question : Thiruvathira is a cultural festival in which of the following Indian states?
Option 1: Karnataka
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Telangana
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct answer is Kerala.
Thiruvathira is a cultural festival of Kerala State, and it is a dance form in which the clapping of hands is performed by women dancers. It is performed on the auspicious day of Thiruvathira, considered the birthday of Lord Shiva. It is celebrated in December and January.
Question : Which among the following countries will host the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup – 2023?
Option 1: Pakistan
Option 2: Australia
Option 3: Germany
Option 4: India
Correct Answer: India
Solution : The correct option is India.
The 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup marked the 15th edition of the prestigious men's national field hockey, organised by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on a quadrennial basis. This global sporting event took place in Odisha, India, from January 13 to January 29, 2023. Sixteen teams from around the world competed for the coveted title. The announcement of the host country for the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup was made in November 2019, with India confirmed as the host nation.
Question : Vulcanisation of rubber is carried out by adding:
Option 1: sulphur
Option 2: carbon
Option 3: ozone
Option 4: phosphorus
Correct Answer: sulphur
Solution : The correct option is sulphur.
By adding sulphur, a chemical process known as vulcanisation transforms rubber or other similar polymers into stronger materials. Through the creation of crosslinks (bridges) between different polymer chains, these additives alter the polymer. Materials that have been vulcanised are less sticky and have better mechanical qualities.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
One should grapple _____ all the dangers.
Option 1: on
Option 2: with
Option 3: off
Option 4: for
Correct Answer: with
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Since "grapple with" means to struggle to overcome a challenging situation, it fits perfectly in the sentence. The sentence conveys the meaning that one should confront and overcome all difficult situations and dangers.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: One should grapple with all the dangers.
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