Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Which of the following events in 1976 was an outcome of the "Simla Agreement" between India and Pakistan?
Option 1: End of the Indo-Pak war over Kashmir.
Option 2: Halt in production of nuclear weapon.
Option 3: Aries wars condition in both the countries.
Option 4: Aries conflicts in trade and mutual benefits between both the countries.
Correct Answer: End of the Indo-Pak war over Kashmir.
Solution : The correct answer is the End of the Indo-Pak war over the Kashmir.
The Simla Agreement gave India and Pakistan realistic expectations for their economic ties. It was a peace accord that was signed following the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation
Question : Directions: In this question, three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: I. All teas are coffees. II. All coffees are beverages. III. Some teas are drinks Conclusions: I. All teas are beverages. II. No drink is a coffee.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Only conclusion II follows
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All teas are beverages – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle representing teas is completely inside the circle
Question : Directions: In each of the following question, choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.
The decision "will leaving her" in a peculiar predicament.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The phrase will leaving her should be replaced with will leave her to convey the intended meaning that the decision will put her in a peculiar predicament in the future.
The sentence uses the simple future
Question : The LCM of two multiples of 12 is 1056. If one of the numbers is 132, the other number is:
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 72
Option 3: 96
Option 4: 132
Correct Answer: 96
Solution : Given: LCM is 1056 and one of the numbers is 132. Here, the common factor is 12. Applying HCF × LCM = First number × Second number The second number = $\frac{12 \times 1056}{132}$ = 96 Hence, the correct answer is 96.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Aggravate
Option 1: Annoy
Option 2: Mitigate
Option 3: Enhance
Option 4: Satisfy
Correct Answer: Annoy
Solution : The correct answer to this question is the first option.
In the context of synonyms, we use "aggravate" in place of "annoy" when describing a situation where someone or something causes mild anger or discomfort.
Both words convey a sense of being bothered or agitated,
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Pried
Option 2: Prophet
Option 3: Prodigy
Option 4: Proteg
Correct Answer: Proteg
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The incorrect spelling in the options is proteg, which lacks the vowel letter "e" in it.
The correct spelling is protege, and it means a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced
Question : A group of men committed to completing a task in 20 days. The work was completed in 40 days because 5 workers did not come for work. Determine the number of men who originally agreed to do the work.
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 18
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : Let the men who completed the work be $x$. Absent workers = 5 The work is completed in 40 days. Earlier the work was to be completed in 20 days. We know that, $M_1D_1= M_2D_2$ ⇒ $x\times40=(x+5)\times20$ ⇒ $40x=20x+100$ ⇒ $20x=100$ $\therefore x=5$ So, the
Question : Direction: The following pie chart shows the expenditure of five companies P, Q, R, S, and T in the year 2016. Total expenditure = 48 crores The profit earned by company R equals $\frac{1}{4}$ of the expense of company Q. What is the profit of company R?
Option 1: 3.24 crores
Option 2: 4.84 crores
Option 3: 2.64 crores
Option 4: 5.66 crores
Correct Answer: 2.64 crores
Solution : Expense of Q = 22% of 48 crores = $\frac{22}{100}×48$ = $10.56$ Given profit earned by company = $\frac{1}{4}$ × Expenditure of Q = $\frac{1}{4}×10.56$ = 2.64 crores Hence, the correct answer is 2.64 crores.
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The equipment were faulty.
(1) equipment were
(2) equipments are
(3) equipment was
(4) No Improvement
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
There is an error in the subject-verb agreement in the sentence. "Equipment" is singular and should be followed by the singular verb "was". The other options are grammatically incorrect since they do not follow proper grammatical structure. Therefore,
Question : Let $x$ be the least number divisible by 16, 24, 30, 36, and 45, also $x$ is also a perfect square. What is the remainder when $x$ is divided by 123?
Option 1: 100
Option 2: 40
Option 3: 103
Option 4: 33
Correct Answer: 33
Solution : Given: Let $x$ be the least number divisible by 16, 24, 30, 36, and 45, also $x$ is a perfect square. LCM of 16, 24, 30, 36, and 45 = 24 × 32 × 5 = 720 The number is not a perfect
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