Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The perimeter of a semicircular plate is 108 cm including its diameter. Find its radius.
A)
28 cm
B)
21 cm
C)
14 cm
D)
35 cm
Option B is correct: 21 cm.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The United Nations has officially declared the year 2026 as the International Year of-
A)
Sustainable Tourism for Development
B)
Glacier’s Preservation
C)
Rangelands and Pastoralists
D)
Food Security
Option C is correct: Rangelands and Pastoralists.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
What is meant by the term “Fomoflation” that was recently seen in news?
A)
Inflation caused by increase in fuel prices
B)
Inflation caused by government monetary policy
C)
Inflation driven by customer psychology and fear of scarcity
D)
Inflation due to high production costs
Option C is correct: Inflation driven by customer psychology and fear of scarcity.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The angles of a triangle are A, B and 70° respectively. If the difference between the two angles A & B is 26°, then the value of the angle A is:
A)
40°
B)
48°
C)
68°
D)
60°
Option C is correct: 68°.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The Government of India Act 1935 was based on the recommendation of:
A)
Hunter Commission
B)
Wood’s Despatch
C)
Whiteley Commission
D)
Simon Commission
Option D is correct: Simon Commission.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Thangfenpa Bawp bird is also known as:
A)
Dodo
B)
Indian dodo
C)
Indian cuckoo
D)
Himalayan pheasant
The 'Thangfenpa Bawp' is the Mizo name for the Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica), which is colloquially and historically referred to in certain regional contexts and older natural history references as the 'Indian dodo' due to its physical resemblance to the extinct Dodo (specifically its plump body and distinct appearance). In the context of Mizoram's wildlife and regional nomenclature, this specific bird is identified as the Indian dodo.
- Option (a) Dodo: This refers to the extinct Raphus cucullatus from Mauritius.
- Option (c) Indian cuckoo: This is a different species entirely (Cuculus micropterus).
- Option (d) Himalayan pheasant: These are distinct birds found in higher altitudes, not referred to as Thangfenpa Bawp.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
If tanθ = 3/4, then secθ =
A)
3/5
B)
4/5
C)
5/4
D)
5/3
Option C is correct: 5/4.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
You get a salary increase of 6% plus an extra 800 per month. Your present salary is 30,000 per month. What will your new salary be?
A)
31,800
B)
32,000
C)
32,600
D)
33,000
Option C is correct: 32,600.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The sum of the first four prime numbers is:
A)
10
B)
11
C)
17
D)
15
Option C is correct: 17.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
What is the nodal agency in India responsible for monitoring and recording all earthquake activity?
A)
National Institute for Seismology and Earth
B)
National Center for Seismology
C)
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
D)
National Center for Seismology & Earthquake
Option B is correct: National Center for Seismology.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Who is the present Governor of Mizoram?
A)
Hari Babu Kambhampati
B)
Vijay Kumar Singh
C)
P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
D)
Aziz Qureshi
Step 1: Identify the current constitutional head of the state of Mizoram.
Step 2: Shri Hari Babu Kambhampati assumed office as the Governor of Mizoram on July 23, 2023.
Step 3: Evaluate other options:
- Vijay Kumar Singh served as the Governor of Mizoram previously (2019-2023).
- P.S. Sreedharan Pillai is the Governor of Goa.
- Aziz Qureshi served as the Governor of Maharashtra.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct and current answer.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The 12th term of an A.P. is 5 more than twice its 5th term. If the 9th term is 39, then the nth term is
A)
Tn = 4n + 3
B)
Tn = 3n + 4
C)
Tn = 5n + 2
D)
Tn = 4n - 3
Option A is correct: Tn = 4n + 3.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
What is the technology-enabled intelligence-sharing platform conceived after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to overcome information silos which allows authorized agencies to query multiple database?
A)
NDEM
B)
CMS
C)
NATGRID
D)
PALANTIR
Option C is correct: NATGRID.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme is an initiative of which institution?
A)
RBI
B)
SEBI
C)
NITI Aayog
D)
Finance Ministry
Option A is correct: RBI.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The unabbreviated form of FSDL, an Indian company established to operate the Indian Super League, is-
A)
Federation of Soccer Developments Limited
B)
Football Sports Development Limited
C)
Football & Sports Development Limited
D)
Federation Soccer development Limited
Option B is correct: Football Sports Development Limited.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
How many days does a person need to work in a year to be eligible to register under the Mizoram Building & Other Construction Worker Welfare Board?
A)
Not less than 60 days
B)
Not less than 90 days
C)
Not less than 80 days
D)
Not less than 70 days
Under the Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Act, 1996 (which is the central legislation adopted and implemented through the Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board), a construction worker is eligible for registration as a beneficiary if they have been engaged in construction work for a period of not less than 90 days during the preceding twelve months. This 90-day threshold is the statutory requirement to ensure that the welfare benefits are directed toward those who are consistently engaged in the construction sector. Options a, c, and d are incorrect as they do not align with the legal requirement specified in the Act.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The area of a quadrant of radius 14 cm is:
A)
154 cm²
B)
49 cm²
C)
100 cm²
D)
77 cm²
Option A is correct: 154 cm².
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The Revolt of 1857 was started on May 10, 1857, in the city of Meerut. Present-day Meerut is in which state?
A)
Delhi
B)
Bihar
C)
Uttarakhand
D)
Uttar Pradesh
Option D is correct: Uttar Pradesh.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Which Article of the Indian Constitution vests the ECI with complete control over the preparation of Electoral rolls and conduct of elections to Parliamentary, State Legislature and of the offices of the President and Vice President?
A)
Article 243
B)
Article 324
C)
Article 325
D)
Article 342
Option B is correct: Article 324.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The distance from the centre of a circle with radius 10 cm to a chord is 6 cm. The length of the chord is:
A)
12 cm
B)
14 cm
C)
16 cm
D)
18 cm
Option C is correct: 16 cm.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
Who was the first chairman of the planning commission in India?
A)
Dr Rajendra Prasad
B)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C)
Amartya Sen
D)
Jawaharlal Nehru
Option D is correct: Jawaharlal Nehru.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
A pipe can fill a tank in 8 hours and another pipe can empty it in 12 hours. If both are opened together, the tank will be filled in:
A)
16 hours
B)
18 hours
C)
20 hours
D)
24 hours
Option D is correct: 24 hours.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
If one is added to the denominator of a fraction, the fraction becomes 1/2. If one is added to the numerator of the fraction, the fraction becomes 1. The fraction is:
A)
1/3
B)
2/3
C)
1/2
D)
3/2
Option B is correct: 2/3.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
The sum for 2 years gives a compound interest of 3225 at the rate of 15% per annum. The sum is:
A)
10,000
B)
20,000
C)
15,000
D)
32,250
Option A is correct: 10,000.
Sub-Inspector of Statistics • 2026 • Paper-II
A boy goes 7 m north and then 24 m east. Find his distance from the starting point.
A)
28 m
B)
27 m
C)
26 m
D)
25 m
Option D is correct: 25 m.
