Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Lord Macaulay is generally associated with bringing _____ in India.
Option 1: Unity in army
Option 2: Economic reforms
Option 3: English Education
Option 4: Modern technologies
Correct Answer: English Education
Solution : The correct answer is English education.
An important contribution to the introduction of English and Western ideas to Indian education was made by Macaulay. Macaulay begged Lord William Bentinck, the Governor-General, to replace Persian as the official language, implement English as the medium
Question : The President's seat can be left vacant for how much duration?
Option 1: 6 months
Option 2: 3 months
Option 3: 9 months
Option 4: 12 months
Correct Answer: 6 months
Solution : The correct answer is 6 months.
A presidential election must be held as soon as possible and, in any case, no later than six months from the date the vacancy occurred, according to Article 62 of the Indian Constitution. The article also states that
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, COLD is coded as 6428 and TIDE is coded as 9673. What is the code for D in the given code language?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given: 1. COLD⇒6428 2. TIDE⇒9673
By comparing all the above–coded words, we find that – In sentences 1 and 2, D is a common letter and 6 is a common code.
So, D will be coded as 6. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : In the given figure, the length of arc AB is equal to twice the length of radius $r$ of the circle. Find the area of sector OAB in terms of the radius $r$.
Option 1: $3r$
Option 2: $2r$
Option 3: $ \pi r^2$
Option 4: $ r^2$
Correct Answer: $ r^2$
Solution : Let the radius of the circle be $r$ Here, we know that the length of the arc = $2r$ $⇒ l = r × \theta$ Where $\theta$ is in radian and $l$ is the length of the arc. $⇒ 2r = r × \theta$
Question : Directions: After walking 10 m, Shankar turned left covered a distance of 6 m, then turned right and covered a distance of 20 m. In the end, he was moving towards the south. From which direction did Shankar start his journey?
Option 1: West
Option 2: North
Option 3: South
Option 4: East
Correct Answer: North
Solution : To determine the direction of the starting journey, we have to move in reverse order. As per the given information, the movement of Shankar will look as follows –
So, according to the above diagram, Shankar started his journey from the North. Hence, the second
Question : Which of the following is not a noble gas?
Option 1: Helium
Option 2: Hydrogen
Option 3: Neon
Option 4: Argon
Correct Answer: Hydrogen
Solution : The correct answer is Hydrogen.
Hydrogen is not a noble gas. The symbol of Hydrogen is H and the atomic number is 1. It is the lightest element and at standard conditions, is a gas of diatomic molecules with the formula H2.
Question : Sunita invested INR 12,000 on simple interest at the rate of 10% p.a. to obtain a total amount of INR 20,400 after a certain period. For how many years did she invest to obtain the above amount?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : Total amount = INR 20,400 Principal sum, $P$ = INR 12,000 Rate, $R$ = 10% Let $n$ be the time. Simple interest, SI = 20400 – 12000 = 8400 ⇒ SI = $\frac{PnR}{100}$ ⇒ $8400 = \frac{12000 × n × 10}{100}$ ⇒ $n = \frac{840000}{120000}
Question : Directions: John went straight from a hotel and turned left after covering 3 km and travelled 5 km in that direction to reach point X. From here, he took a right turn and travelled 4 km, and again took a right turn and travelled 4 km. From here, he took a turn to reach point X straight. If John is now moving towards the North-West direction, in which direction did he start moving from the hotel?
Option 3: South-East
Correct Answer: East
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions – Now, we have to find the direction he starts moving from the hotel.
So, he started moving in the east direction from the hotel. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
James epitomises everything that a leader should be.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation:
Epitomises is a suitable word in the context of the sentence. It means that James is the perfect example of everything a leader should be.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Make a beeline for
Option 1: Make a line for honey
Option 2: Go straight to
Option 3: Stand in a queue
Option 4: Go for freebies
Correct Answer: Go straight to
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The idiom make a beeline for means to go directly and quickly towards a specific destination or target. It implies a purposeful and focused movement, often to reach a particular place or person without any
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