Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select ' No Error (S)' as your answer.
The Kepler Space Telescope, (P) / launched on 2009, was designed (Q) / to find planets around other stars. (R) / No Error (S)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
There is an error in the use of the appropriate preposition in the sentence. The preposition "on" should be replaced with "in" to correctly indicate the year when the Kepler Space Telescope was launched. 'On'
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No Error’ as your answer.
He took a hurried glance / on the newspaper / and swiftly left for work.
Option 1: and swiftly left for work
Option 2: He took a hurried glance
Option 3: on the newspaper
Option 4: No Error
Correct Answer: on the newspaper
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
Explanation:
The error lies in the preposition used in the phrase "on the newspaper". The correct preposition to use with the verb glance is at rather than on. The preposition at is more
Question : Which of the following places is decided to be the host of the FINA World Championships (25m) 2022?
Option 1: Hangzhou, China
Option 2: Melbourne, Australia
Option 3: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Option 4: Budapest, Hungary
Correct Answer: Melbourne, Australia
Solution : The correct option is Melbourne, Australia.
From December 13 to December 18, 2022, Melbourne, Australia, served as the host city for the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Question : Kadam Rasul Mosque, whose construction is characterised by the use of bricks and black marble, is situated at__________.
Option 1: Gaur
Option 2: Purnea
Option 3: Alwar
Option 4: Mandu
Correct Answer: Gaur
Solution : The correct option is Gaur.
Kadam Rasul Mosque, known for its black marble and brick construction, is situated in Gaur, Malda, West Bengal. It was built during the reign of Sultan Naseeruddin Nusrat Shah in the 15th century and houses a stone impression believed
Question : On imprisonment in 1908 by the Britishers, Bal Gangadhar Tilak was sent to:
Option 1: Andaman and Nicobar
Option 2: Rangoon
Option 3: Singapore
Option 4: Mandalay
Correct Answer: Mandalay
Solution : The correct option is Mandalay.
In 1908, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, an Indian nationalist leader, was imprisoned by the British colonial authorities. He was sent to Mandalay Central Prison in Burma (present-day Myanmar). Tilak was charged with sedition for his nationalist activities and writings against
Question : Which of the following has the chemical name sodium hydrogen carbonate?
Option 1: Baking powder
Option 2: Baking soda
Option 3: Washing soda
Option 4: Plaster of Paris
Correct Answer: Baking soda
Solution : The correct option is Baking soda.
The chemical name "sodium hydrogen carbonate" refers to the compound NaHCO3, which is commonly known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda. It is a white, crystalline powder that is commonly used in baking as
Question : Directions: Karan facing south moved straight 2 km and from there turned to his right 90° and travelled 2 km. Then he took a 45° turn to his left and travelled 1 km. Where would he be now concerning the starting point?
Option 1: South region
Option 2: South-east region
Option 3: North-west region
Option 4: South-west region
Correct Answer: South-west region
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now we have to find the direction of Karan concerning the starting point.
So, Karan is in the South-West region concerning the starting point. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Which of the following states will host the 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup?
Option 1: Chhattisgarh
Option 2: Jharkhand
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Odisha
Correct Answer: Odisha
Solution : The correct answer is Odisha.
The Men's Hockey World Cup in 2023 is scheduled to take place in the Indian state of Odisha. The tournament will be hosted at two venues: Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. These
Question : If 4 men or 6 boys can finish a piece of work in 20 days, then in how many days can 6 men and 11 boys finish the same work?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Time taken by 4 men to complete the work = 20 days Part of work done by 4 men in a day = $\frac{1}{20}$ Part of work done by 1 man in a day = $\frac{1}{20×4}=\frac{1}{80}$ Time taken by 6 boys to complete the work
Question : Directions: If × means addition, + means multiplication, + means subtraction, and – means division, then what is the value of the following expression? 16 – 4 × 12 + 3 ÷ 18
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 22
Correct Answer: 22
Solution : Given: × means addition, + means multiplication, ÷ means subtraction, and – means division. 16 – 4 × 12 + 3 ÷ 18
After replacing the symbols, the equation becomes – = 16 ÷ 4 + 12 × 3 – 18 = 4 + 36
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