Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : What was the main aim of the Montreal Protocol?
Option 1: Protection of the ozone layer
Option 2: Bio-diversity conservation
Option 3: Global warming
Option 4: Climate change
Correct Answer: Protection of the ozone layer
Solution : The correct option is the Protection of the ozone layer.
The Montreal Protocol is an international environmental convention that was developed in 1987 to address ozone layer depletion. It attempts to phase out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting compounds,
Question : Study the following chart and answer the question.
In 1997 the total number of the following type of pair of employees was approximately equal to A type of employees in 1998
Option 1: C and D
Option 2: D and E
Option 3: B and C
Option 4: A and C
Correct Answer: C and D
Solution : Total number of employees in 1998 = 48,640 Percentage of A-type employees = 22% Number of A-type employees in the year 1998 = $\frac{48640 \times 22}{100}$ ≈ 10,700 In the year 1997 the percentage of C and D type employees = 10+15 =
Question : Who among the following suggested the 'Rolling Plan'?
Option 1: John William Miller
Option 2: D. T. Lakdawala
Option 3: Gunnar Myrdal
Option 4: Sukhamoy Chakraborty
Correct Answer: Gunnar Myrdal
Solution : The correct answer is Gunnar Myrdal.
After rejecting the previous plan, the Janata Party administration published a new sixth, five-year plan. An annual evaluation of the plan's effectiveness and the development of a new plan the following year are both examples of rolling
Question : A can do $\frac{2}{5}$ of a work in 12 days while B can do $66 \frac{2}{3}\%$ of the same work in 16 days. They work together for 10 days. B alone will complete the remaining work in:
Option 1: 6 days
Option 2: 4 days
Option 3: 8 days
Option 4: 9 days
Correct Answer: 6 days
Solution : A can do $\frac{2}{5}$ of a work in 12 days. B can do $66\frac{2}{3}\%$ of the same work in 16 days They work together for 10 days. Total work = time × efficiency A can do whole work in $=12 × (\frac{5}{2})=$ 30 days
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given question figures – 1. The star-shaped symbol is moving from one corner to another corner in a clockwise direction. 2. The symbol given in the centre of the box is rotating by 90° in an anticlockwise direction. So, following the above pattern,
Question : $\sqrt{1\frac{1}{4}×\frac{64}{125}×1.44}$ is equal to:
Option 1: $\frac{1}{25}$
Option 2: $\frac{24}{25}$
Option 3: $\frac{23}{25}$
Option 4: $\frac{21}{25}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{24}{25}$
Solution : Given: $\sqrt{1\frac{1}{4}×\frac{64}{125}×1.44}$ = $\sqrt{\frac{5}{4}×\frac{64}{125}×\frac{144}{100}}$ = $\sqrt{\frac{16×144}{2500}}$ =$\frac{48}{50}$ = $\frac{24}{25}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{24}{25}$.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The Taj Mahal is one of the much popular seven wonders of the world.
Option 1: No substitution required
Option 2: more
Option 3: much more
Option 4: most
Correct Answer: most
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The phrase much popular is not grammatically correct. Instead, most popular is the correct construction when comparing the popularity of the Taj Mahal among the seven wonders of the world. Most popular indicates a higher degree of popularity
Question : How many positive factors of 36 are there?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 9
Solution : 36 = 22 × 32 If N = am × bn, where a and b are prime numbers, then the number of positive factors of N = (m+1) × (n+1) The positive factors of 36 = 3 × 3 =
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Approximately
Option 1: Exactly
Option 2: Vaguely
Option 3: Hourly
Option 4: Truly
Correct Answer: Exactly
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: Approximately means close to but not precisely accurate. Its antonym, exactly, signifies precision and accuracy without any deviation or approximation.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality. The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
Question
Identify a suitable title for the passage above.
Option 1: Prohibition of discrimination
Option 2: Article 15
Option 3: Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill 2019
Option 4: Reservation for Equality
Correct Answer: Reservation for Equality
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The passage discusses the concept of reservation as a part of affirmative action to bring about equality. It specifically mentions the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, which aims to provide for the advancement of
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