Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : In the life cycle of a star, the stage nebula refers to:
Option 1: the stage when the outer layers expand, cool down and become less bright
Option 2: a cloud of dust and hydrogen
Option 3: the last stage of its life
Option 4: the outer shell of a star
Correct Answer: a cloud of dust and hydrogen
Solution : The correct answer is a cloud of dust and hydrogen.
The first stage in the evolution of all stars involves the formation of a nebula. A nebula is a cloud of dust and gas which has been collected together
Question : Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 11. If their HCF is 28, then the difference between the two numbers is:
Option 1: 28
Option 2: 308
Option 3: 112
Option 4: 196
Correct Answer: 112
Solution : Ratio of two numbers = 7 : 11 HCF = 28 Let the numbers be $7x$ and $11x$. HCF of $7x$ and $11x=x$ ⇒ $x= 28$ Difference $=11x-7x=4x= 4 × 28= 112$ Hence, the correct answer is 112.
Question : A can complete one-third of a work in 10 days and B can do $\frac{3}{5}$ th of the same work in 24 days. They worked together for 10 days. The remaining work was completed by C alone in 15 days. In how many days can C alone do $\frac{2}{3}$rd of the same work?
Option 1: 27
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 32
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : Time taken by A to do $\frac{1}{3}$rd of a work = 10 days Time taken by A to complete the work = 3 × 10 = 30 days Part of work done by A in a day = $\frac{1}{30}$ Time taken by B to do
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Boil the ocean
Option 1: Something very big
Option 2: Something which gets hot gradually
Option 3: Try to do something impossible
Option 4: To make someone very angry
Correct Answer: Try to do something impossible
Solution : The third option is correct.
The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom is try to do something impossible.
When someone says, don't try to boil the ocean, they are advising against attempting something unfeasible or attempting to solve
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".
He went to the doctor because he had not been feeling well since several weeks.
(1) He went to the doctor
(2) since several weeks.
(3) because he had not been feeling well
(4) No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: When expressing a duration of time, the appropriate preposition is for. "Since" is used to pinpoint a specific starting point in time, not to indicate a duration.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "He went to
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given set of words (in the same order). Track: Train : Driver
Option 1: Road : Bus : Conductor
Option 2: Sea : Ship : Captain
Option 3: Sky: Pilot: Airhostess
Option 4: Field: Athlete: Pole
Correct Answer: Sea : Ship : Captain
Solution : Given: Track: Train : Driver (This depicts the relation between the path on which the mode of transport runs and the person who operates the mode of transport)
Let's check each option – First option: Road : Bus : Conductor; A
Question : Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of Indian Constitution?
Option 1: Lord Mountbatten
Option 2: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Option 3: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Option 4: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Solution : The correct option is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
The Chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution was Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. He was a prominent jurist, a social reformer and one of the chief architects of the Indian Constitution. Dr Ambedkar's
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".
The hurrying crowds (1) / of people past (2) / each other amazed him. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
The error is in the use of "past" instead of "passing". In this context, "passing" is the correct gerund form to be used.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The hurrying crowds of people passing each other amazed
Question : Corporate loans are given to:
Option 1: limited companies
Option 2: limited Individuals
Option 3: proprietary concerns
Option 4: limited educational institutions
Correct Answer: limited companies
Solution : The correct option is limited companies.
Corporate loans are typically given to limited companies. These loans are made to finance different types of limited liability firms and corporations, among other business organisations. Corporate loans are not frequently given to exclusive businesses, constrained people
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