Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Which is the first Indian state to implement one paid menstrual leave day per month for women in Government and Private sector?
A)
Odisha
B)
Nagaland
C)
Karnataka
D)
Kerala
Option A is correct: Odisha.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Excessive consumption of calcium can lead to:
A)
Cholera
B)
Diphtheria
C)
Hypothermia
D)
Kidney stones
Option D is correct: Kidney stones.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Who has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI)?
A)
Justice B.R. Gavai
B)
Justice Surya Kant
C)
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
D)
Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Option B is correct: Justice Surya Kant.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Mission Shakti is implemented by which Ministry?
A)
Ministry of Home Affairs
B)
Ministry of External Affairs
C)
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
D)
Ministry of Women & Child Development
Option D is correct: Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
In a competitive examination, 2 marks is awarded to each correct answer and 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Out of 100 questions, Buanga answered 90 questions and got 153 marks. How many questions did he answer correctly?
A)
62
B)
68
C)
72
D)
78
Option D is correct: 78.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Which cognizable offence according to Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is incorrect?
A)
Disrobing a woman
B)
Molestation
C)
Murder
D)
Defamation
Option D is correct: Defamation.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Which one of the following is not recognized as stock exchanges in India?
A)
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
B)
National Stock Exchange (NSE)
C)
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCE)
D)
Derivatives Exchange Commodity (DEC)
Option D is correct: Derivatives Exchange Commodity (DEC).
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The first, second and last terms of an A.P. are 4, 7 and 31 respectively. How many terms are there in the given A.P.?
A)
14
B)
10
C)
8
D)
12
Option B is correct: 10.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
How long does Earth take to complete one full rotation on its axis?
A)
24 hours 4 minutes
B)
24 hours exactly
C)
23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds
D)
23 hours 59 minutes 40 seconds
Option C is correct: 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Indian federalism is based on the model of which country?
A)
American Model
B)
North Korean Model
C)
French Model
D)
Canadian Model
Option D is correct: Canadian Model.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Which one of the following is not associated with Mahatma Gandhi?
A)
Ahimsa
B)
Khalsa
C)
Satyagraha
D)
Mass mobilization
Option B is correct: Khalsa.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Mizo ‘Suankual’ is a type of:
A)
Iron thong
B)
Iron tong
C)
Brass plate
D)
A huge brass container commonly used in the kitchen
In traditional Mizo culture, a 'Suankual' refers to a pair of iron tongs used primarily for handling hot items or coals in the hearth (fireplace).
- Option (a) 'Iron thong' is incorrect as a thong is a strip of leather or fabric.
- Option (c) 'Brass plate' is incorrect; brass plates in Mizo culture are typically referred to as 'Thutla' or similar terms depending on the specific use.
- Option (d) 'A huge brass container' is incorrect; large brass containers used for storing water or liquor are generally known as 'Thutla' or 'Sâv-bel'.
Therefore, based on the terminology of Mizo traditional artifacts, Suankual is specifically an iron tong.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Which of the following rights has not been interpreted as part of Article 21 by the Supreme Court?
A)
Right to privacy
B)
Right to marry
C)
Right to shelter
D)
Right to vote
Option D is correct: Right to vote.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
A quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are -3 and 4 is:
A)
x^2 - x - 12
B)
2x^2 + 2x - 24
C)
x^2 + x + 12
D)
x^2 - x + 12
Option A is correct: x^2 - x - 12.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The simple interest earned on a sum of money in 3 years at the rate of 12% per annum is Rs. 5,400. Find the sum.
A)
Rs. 14,000
B)
Rs. 15,000
C)
Rs. 14,500
D)
Rs. 15,500
Option B is correct: Rs. 15,000.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Election of Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) was recently conducted. The LADC was constituted on:
A)
1972
B)
1986
C)
1982
D)
1954
The Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) was constituted in 1982. It was established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India to provide autonomy to the Lai people in the Lawngtlai district of Mizoram. The LADC allows for the administration of land, forests, and local customs specific to the Lai community.
Analysis of other options:
- 1972: This year is significant for the transition of the region toward statehood (Union Territory status), but not the specific constitution of the LADC.
- 1986: This year is associated with the Mizo Peace Accord (signed in 1986), which ended the insurgency and paved the way for full statehood.
- 1954: This date does not correspond to the creation of the Autonomous District Councils in Mizoram.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Who is the first Mizo woman to summit Mt Everest?
A)
Lalrinmawii
B)
Baryl Vanneihsangi
C)
Lalrintluangi
D)
Capt. Baby Lalduhsangi
Baryl Vanneihsangi became the first Mizo woman to successfully summit Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. She achieved this milestone in May 2024, marking a historic achievement for the state of Mizoram.
Analysis of other options:
- Lalrinmawii, Lalrintluangi, and Capt. Baby Lalduhsangi are not recorded as the first Mizo women to summit Mt Everest. While Mizoram has several accomplished mountaineers and sportspersons, the specific record for the first female Mizo to reach the summit of Everest belongs to Baryl Vanneihsangi.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Foot and mouth disease is caused by:
A)
Fungus
B)
Bacteria
C)
Viruses
D)
Salmonella
Option C is correct: Viruses.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
If one of the roots of a quadratic equation x^2 - kx - 3 = 0, is 3. Find k.
A)
1
B)
-1
C)
2
D)
-2
Option C is correct: 2.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
What is the name of the weak zone of the Earth’s crust?
A)
Formic zone
B)
Seismic zone
C)
Granitic zone
D)
Basaltic zone
Option B is correct: Seismic zone.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
In modern day Mizoram, where does one find ‘ Selesih sangsarih khua’?
A)
Between Khawbung South and Zawlsei
B)
Between Farkawn and Vaphai
C)
Between Champhai and Vangchhia
D)
Between Vangchhia and Vanzau
The phrase 'Selesih sangsarih khua' refers to a specific historical and geographical landmark in the folklore and local history of Mizoram. In the context of Mizo village migrations and traditional boundaries, this specific location is identified as being situated between Khawbung South and Zawlsei. This area is part of the historical settlement patterns of the Mizo people in the southern/central regions of the state. Options b, c, and d refer to locations in the eastern border regions (Champhai, Vangchhia, Vanzau) and the Farkawn/Vaphai area, which do not correspond to the traditional site of Selesih sangsarih khua.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Which one of these is not a staffing agency in India?
A)
Cabinet Secretariat
B)
Economic Affairs Department
C)
Planning Commission
D)
Cabinet Committees
Option D is correct: Cabinet Committees.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
According to the Reserve Bank of India’s report, which two countries together accounted for over one-third of the total FDI in India according to 2024-25 report?
A)
Japan and German
B)
Mauritius and United Kingdom
C)
Singapore and Netherlands
D)
United States and Singapore
Option C is correct: Singapore and Netherlands.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The number which exceeds 16% of it by 42 is:
A)
52
B)
50
C)
60
D)
62
Option B is correct: 50.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The acute angle between the hour hand and the minute hand at 3:00 is:
A)
90°
B)
120°
C)
30°
D)
60°
Option A is correct: 90°.
