Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Mahadev Govind Ranade was primarily associated with the:
Option 1: Arya Samaj
Option 2: Sadharan Brahmo Samaj
Option 3: Prarthana Samaj
Option 4: Brahmo Samaj
Correct Answer: Prarthana Samaj
Solution : The correct answer is Prarthana Samaj.
Mahadev Govind Ranade, or MG Ranade, was primarily associated with the Prarthana Samaj, founded in 1867 by Atmaram Pandurang. The Prarthana Samaj focused on religious and social reforms in Maharashtra. Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati
Question : ______ was elected as President of the Indian National Congress in December 1929 at its annual session in the city of Lahore.
Option 1: Subhas Chandra Bose
Option 2: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Option 3: Jawaharlal Nehru
Option 4: Lal Bahadur Shastri
Correct Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Solution : The correct answer is Jawaharlal Nehru
In December 1929, Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress at its annual session in the city of Lahore. This session is particularly notable for the historic decision to demand "Purna Swaraj" or
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The man was absorbed __________his work.
Option 1: at
Option 2: into
Option 3: with
Option 4: in
Correct Answer: in
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
It expresses the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else. "In" is the correct choice, as it conveys the sense of being deeply engaged or absorbed in a particular activity.
Question : How many tiers are there in the Panchayati Raj structure as of 2022?
Option 1: Five
Option 2: Three
Option 3: Two
Option 4: Four
Correct Answer: Three
Solution : The correct answer is Three.
There are three tiers in the Panchayati Raj system. These three tiers are Gram Panchayat, Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti. Gram Panchayat is at the village level; Panchayat Samiti is at the block level; and Zila Parishad is at
Question : Find the area of triangle whose sides are 10 cm, 12 cm, and 18 cm.
Option 1: $22 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~cm}^2$
Option 2: $30 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~cm}^2$
Option 3: $28 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~cm}^2$
Option 4: $40 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~cm}^2$
Correct Answer: $40 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~cm}^2$
Solution : The area of a triangle by Heron's formula = $\sqrt{s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)}$ where $a$, $b$, and $c$ are the sides of the triangle, and $s$ is the semi-perimeter of the triangle. Now, $s = \frac{a + b + c}{2}=
Question : Directions: Four positions of a dice are given below. Identify the number at the bottom when the top is 6.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 5
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : In the given Figure 1 and Figure 2, two faces 1 and 2 are common. So, the remaining numbers on the dice are 4 and 3. So, 4 and 3 are the opposite faces of each other in the given dice.
In the given Figure
Question : Aluna Kabuin is associated with which of the following dances?
Option 1: Mohiniyattam
Option 2: Kathak
Option 3: Manipuri
Option 4: Sattriya
Correct Answer: Manipuri
Solution : The correct option is Manipuri.
Aluna Kabuini is associated with the Manipuri dance form. She is also an exponent of Kabui and Ras dance forms. The Kabui is the tribal dance form of Manipur. For their contribution to Kabui's form, she received the Manipur State
Question : The salary of Ramesh first increases by 35%, then decreases by 40%, then again increases by 25%. Find the overall increase or decrease percentage.
Option 1: Increase by 1.25%
Option 2: Decrease by 2.25%
Option 3: Decrease by 1.25%
Option 4: Increase by 2.25%
Correct Answer: Increase by 1.25%
Solution : Let the initial salary of Ramesh be 100. After a 35% increase, the salary becomes = 135 Then, after a 40% decrease, the salary becomes = 135 – 0.40 × 135 = 81 Finally, after a 25% increase, the salary becomes = 81
Question : Select the most appropriate phrase for the underlined segment in the given sentence.
My mother said, “You must pay attention to your studies.”
Option 1: Concentrate on
Option 2: Back up
Option 3: Act up to
Option 4: Ask for
Correct Answer: Concentrate on
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
The phrase concentrate on is used to indicate the act of directing one's attention and mental effort towards a specific task or activity. In the context of the sentence, the mother is advising the speaker to
Question : Directions: Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 15, 18, 13, 20, 11, ?
Option 1: 22
Option 2: 20
Option 3: 25
Option 4: 23
Correct Answer: 22
Solution : Given: 15, 18, 13, 20, 11, ?
Follow the pattern to obtain the next term –
So, 22 is the missing term in the series. Hence, the first option is correct.
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