Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Fugdi, a Goan folk dance performed in the Konkan region, is performed generally during which of the following Hindu religious festivals?
Option 1: Diwali
Option 2: Holi
Option 3: Durga Puja
Option 4: Ganesh Chaturthi
Correct Answer: Ganesh Chaturthi
Solution : The correct option is Ganesh Chaturthi.
Fugdi, a traditional Goan folk dance, is commonly performed during the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in the Konkan region. Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity and is
Question : Find the third proportional to 23 and 31.
Option 1: $\frac{31}{23}$
Option 2: $\frac{961}{23}$
Option 3: $\frac{23}{31}$
Option 4: $\frac{23}{961}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{961}{23}$
Solution : Let the third proportional to 23 and 31 be $x$. $23 : 31:: 31: x$ ⇒ $\frac{23}{31}=\frac{31}{x}$ ⇒ $x=\frac{31\times 31}{23}$ ⇒ $x=\frac{961}{23}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{961}{23}$.
Question : Kamban wrote the Ramayana in which of the following languages?
Option 1: Malayalam
Option 2: Telugu
Option 3: Tamil
Option 4: Kannada
Correct Answer: Tamil
Solution : The correct answer is Tamil.
The Tamil poet Kambar composed the epic poem Kamba Ramayanam in the twelfth century. The narrative, which is based on Valmiki's Sanskrit Ramayana, tells the account of King Rama of Ayodhya.
Question : Asad Ali Khan was known for playing which of the following Indian instruments?
Option 1: Sitar
Option 2: Tabla
Option 3: Rudra veena
Option 4: Violin
Correct Answer: Rudra veena
Solution : The correct answer is Rudra Veena.
Indian artist Asad Ali Khan performed on the Rudra veena, a string instrument played by plucking. The Hindus called Khan the greatest rudra veena player alive in India who played the dhrupad style. In 2008, he received the
Question : Directions: Pooja drives 4 km towards the east from point A. She takes a right turn and drives 2 km. Then she takes a left turn and drives 3 km. Again, she turns left and drives 2 km to point B. How far and towards which direction should she drive now to reach point A again?
Option 1: 7 km towards west
Option 2: 4 km towards south
Option 3: 4 km towards east
Option 4: 5 km towards north
Correct Answer: 7 km towards west
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the distance between A and B and the direction to reach A –
The distance between A and B = AC + BC AB =
Question : Direction: In each of the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select your answer. If there is no error, select 'No Error (S)' as your answer.
A prince were (P) / in search of a Sufi master (Q) / to help him in his mystical journey. (R) / No Error (S)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
There is an error in the use of the auxiliary verb in the sentence. The auxiliary verb "were" should be replaced with "was" to convey the intended meaning that the prince's goal was to find
Question : The greatest number of five digits which is divisible by 13, 15, 18, and 21 is:
Option 1: 99120
Option 2: 98280
Option 3: 96840
Option 4: 95830
Correct Answer: 98280
Solution : The least common multiple (LCM) of 13, 15, 18, and 21 is 8190. The greatest number of five digits is 99999. We need to find the largest multiple of 8190 that is less than or equal to 99999. Dividing 99999 by 8190 gives a quotient
Question : A, B and C can do a piece of work in 30 days, 45 days and 90 days, respectively. A starts the work and he is assisted by B and C together on every third day. In how many days will the work be completed?
Option 1: 23
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 30
Option 4: $22 \frac{1}{2}$
Correct Answer: 23
Solution : Given : A can complete work = 30 days B can complete work = 45 days C can complete work = 90 days Total work = LCM of 30, 45 and 90 = 90 units Efficiency of A $=\frac{90}{30} = 3$ units Efficiency of B
Question : Which of the following cities in India have the headquarters of more than one Railway Zone?
Option 1: Mumbai
Option 2: Neither Kolkata nor Mumbai
Option 3: Kolkata
Option 4: Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Correct Answer: Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Solution : The correct answer is both Kolkata and Mumbai.
Kolkata and Mumbai each have the principal offices for two railway zones. Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway have their headquarters in Kolkata, while Central Railway and Western Railway have their headquarters in
Question : The method of amending the constitution by popular veto is found in
Option 1: Britain
Option 2: Switzerland
Option 3: Russia
Option 4: India
Correct Answer: Switzerland
Solution : The correct option is Switzerland.
Switzerland has established provisions for referendums or popular votes. In a form of direct democracy known as the "popular veto", citizens can also influence legislation by submitting petitions.
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