Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The LCM of the two numbers is 44 times their HCF. The sum of the LCM and HCF is 1125. If one number is 25, then the other number is:
Option 1: 1100
Option 2: 975
Option 3: 900
Option 4: 800
Correct Answer: 1100
Solution : Let the HCF = X So, the LCM = 44X Given: HCF + LCM = 1125 or, X + 44X = 1125 or, 45X = 1125 or, X = $\frac{1125}{45}$ = 25 So, HCF is 25. LCM is 44X = 44 × 25 = 1100
Question : Directions: In the following question, which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : In the given circle with diameter AB, find the value of x.
Option 1: 40°
Option 2: 20°
Option 3: 30°
Option 4: 50°
Correct Answer: 40°
Solution : $\angle ABD = \angle ACD = 50º$ [Angles in the same segment] In triangle ABD, by angle sum property we have The angle in a semicircle is a right angle. ⇒ x + 50° + 90° = 180° ⇒ x = 180° – 140° ⇒
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The postman / delivers the letters / through hand, / door to door.
Option 1: The postman
Option 2: delivers the letters
Option 3: door to door
Option 4: through hand
Correct Answer: through hand
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The error lies in the use of the preposition "through" before "hand". The correct preposition in this context is by, which indicates the means or method of delivery. Therefore, it should be by hand instead of through
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will replace the question (?) mark in the following figure series.
Solution : According to the given figures – Interchange the shapes from Figure I to Figure II and so on. The pattern follows – Figure I: Hexagon; dotted→Circle;shaded→Square Figure II: Circle→Square; dotted→Hexagon; shaded Figure III: Square; shaded→Hexagon→Circle; dotted Similarly, Figure IV: Hexagon; dotted→Circle; shaded→Square
So, in the next
Question : Directions: Select the number that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 1,762: 881:: 2,578: ?
Option 1: 2,150
Option 2: 1,289
Option 3: 1,280
Option 4: 1,758
Correct Answer: 1,289
Solution : Given: 1,762: 881:: 2,578: ?
Divide the first number by 2 to get the second number – Like in 1762 : 881 → 1762 ÷ 2 = 881 Similarly, follow the same pattern for → 2578 ÷ 2 = 1289
So, the required missing number
Question : Red rot of sugarcane is caused by:
Option 1: Alternaria alternata
Option 2: Phytophthora infestans
Option 3: Colletotrichum falcatum
Option 4: Cercospora personata
Correct Answer: Colletotrichum falcatum
Solution : The correct option is Colletotrichum falcatum.
Colletotrichum falcatum is a fungus that causes red rot in sugarcane. This fungus can cause severe yield and quality losses in sugarcane crops by infecting sugarcane plants. The reason it is called "red rot" is because diseased
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".
As I prefer coffee than tea my friends always take the trouble to get me a cup of coffee.
(1) As I prefer
(2) coffee than tea
(3) my friends always take the trouble
(4) to get me a cup of coffee.
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 correct phrase should be "coffee to tea" instead of "coffee than tea". In this context, "to" should be used because it is the correct preposition to use, as "to" is used for preference between two
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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 lovers walked (1) / besides each other (2) / in silence. (3) / No error (4)
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.
Explanation: The word "besides" means "in addition to" or "apart from", and in this context, it does not convey the intended meaning of the lovers walking next to each other. "Beside" is the correct
Question : Identify the option that rectifies the spelling of the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence. The disadvantages of listening to music at a loud voluume include loss of hearing.
Option 1: Lissening
Option 2: Lose
Option 3: Heering
Option 4: Volume
Correct Answer: Volume
In the given sentence, the word voluume is misspelt, as there is an extra vowel "u" in the word hence, the correct spelling is volume.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: The disadvantages of listening to music at a
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