Haryana SI Constable Exam, (26-09-2021), (Shift-II)

Total Questions: 100

41. Choose the correct response and fill in the blank:

 

"Do you want ____ help?"

 

Correct Answer: (3) some
Solution:Here, 'some' should be used in the blank as it means to some extent; quite a lot.

42. Choose the correct determiner:

 

"____ knowledge is a dangerous thing."

Correct Answer: (3) A little
Solution:The proverb 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' expresses the idea that a small amount of knowledge can mislead people into thinking that they are more expert than they really are, which can lead to mistakes being made.

43. Choose the correct preposition:

 

"She was married ____ an early age."

Correct Answer: (3) at
Solution:Here, preposition 'at' should be used because the phrase 'at an early age' means when you are very young.
  • Her talent for music showed at an early age.

44. Fill in the blank with the correct adverb:

 

"His horse runs ____ of all in the group."

Correct Answer: (3) slower
Solution:Here, 'slower' appropriately fits in the blank as it is the comparative degree of 'slow' and in the sentence it will be used because the comparison is being made between horse and other horses of group.

45. A pupil was asked to find out 5/6 of a number. By mistake he found out 5/16 of the number. His answer is 250 more than the correct answer. Find the given number.

Correct Answer: (2) 480
Solution:Let the given number = x

According to question,

46. If the length of a rectangle is increased by 10%, then how much should the breadth be decreased so that there is no change in the area?

Correct Answer: (3) 9%
Solution:Required percent,

47. Complete the following series:

24, 60, 120, 210 .... .

Correct Answer: (1) 336
Solution:

48. Which of the following fractions is the smallest?

Correct Answer: (2) 1/3
Solution:

∴ Smallest fraction = 14/19

49. What should be added to 51234 so that it is divisible by 9?

Correct Answer: (1) 3
Solution:

50. Speed of sound waves is maximum in:

Correct Answer: (3) Solids
Solution:Sound travels at different speeds depending on the medium.
  • Speed of sound is maximum in solids and decreases from solids to liquids and liquids to gases. Sound can't travel through a vacuum.
  • Temperature also affects the speed of sound.