Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Who among the following Mauryan kings turned to Buddhism and its tenet of nonviolence after the Kalinga war?
Option 1: Chandragupta Maurya
Option 2: Bindusara
Option 3: Ashoka
Option 4: Dasharatha
Correct Answer: Ashoka
Solution : The correct answer is Ashoka.
The last significant ruler of India's Mauryan dynasty was Ashoka. Following his victorious conquest of the Kalinga, he turned to Buddhism, gave up violent conquest and embraced a strategy he called "conquer by dharma," realising the carnage of the
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the letters that when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks will complete the letter series. w_ll_g_we_ln_k_e_l_ gk
Option 1: enklgwkn
Option 2: enklgwln
Option 3: enklwgIn
Option 4: enlkgwkn
Correct Answer: enklgwln
Solution : Given: w_ll_g_we_ln_k_e_l_ gk
To fill the series, we have to divide the series – w_ll_g_ / we_ln_k / _e_l_gk Let's check each option – First option: enklgwkn; wellngk / wellngk / wekln
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
Rahul was (1) / the richest of (2) / the two persons. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The word ''richest'' should be replaced with ''richer'' to convey the intended meaning that of the two of them, Rahul had more wealth. The comparative degree is usually used when comparing between two traits. "The"
Question : Directions: How many triangles are embedded in the figure given below?
Option 1: 16
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 22
Option 4: 24
Correct Answer: 16
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 16 triangles. They are ABI, AIH, IJH, BIJ, JFK, EFK, DEK, DKJ, DEJ, JEF, DEF, DFJ, BJH, ABH, AJH, ABJ.
Hence, the first option is
Question : The simplified value of $(\sqrt{3}+1)( 10+\sqrt{12})(\sqrt{12}-2)(5-\sqrt{3})$ is:
Option 2: 88
Option 3: 176
Option 4: 132
Correct Answer: 176
Solution : Given: $(\sqrt{3}+1)( 10+\sqrt{12})(\sqrt{12}-2)(5-\sqrt{3})$ ⇒ $(\sqrt{3}+1)( 10+2\sqrt{3})(2\sqrt{3}-2)(5-\sqrt{3})$ ⇒ $(\sqrt{3}+1)×2(5+\sqrt{3})×2(\sqrt{3}-1)×(5-\sqrt{3})$ ⇒ $4(\sqrt{3}+1)(\sqrt{3}-1)(5+\sqrt{3})(5-\sqrt{3})$ We know that, $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$ Thus, = $4(3-1)(25-3)$ = $4×2×22$ = $176$ Hence, the correct answer is 176.
Question : Directions: Given below are two statements and two conclusions. Take the statements to be true even if they are at variance with commonly known facts, and decide whether the conclusion(s) follow(s) the given statements Statements: All dogs are cats. Some cats are not dolls. Conclusions: I. All dolls are cats. II. Some cats are dogs.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Only conclusion I follows
Option 3: Both the conclusions follow
Option 4: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusion – Conclusion (I): All dolls are cats – From the above diagram, it is evident that there is a negative relation between dolls and cats,
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Fit as a fiddle
Option 1: To be extremely excited and energetic
Option 2: To be in good health
Option 3: Something is perfect
Option 4: A good and useful invention
Correct Answer: To be in good health
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The phrase "fit as a fiddle" is an idiomatic expression commonly used to describe someone who is in robust health and well-being. The comparison to a fiddle suggests a state of optimal fitness, as
Question : If $x^2-5 x+1=0$, then the value of $\left(x^4+\frac{1}{x^2}\right) \div\left(x^2+1\right)$ is:
Option 1: 21
Option 2: 22
Option 3: 25
Correct Answer: 22
Solution : $x^2 - 5x + 1 = 0$ $⇒x(x - 5 + \frac{1}{x}) = 0$ $⇒(x - 5 + \frac{1}{x}) = 0$ $⇒(x + \frac{1}{x}) = 5$ Cubing both sides, we get, $⇒(x + \frac{1}{x})^3 = 5^3$ $\because$ $(a + b)^3 = a^3 + b^3 +
Question : Ramesh gives a 15% additional discount along with a discount of 25% on the marked price of a sofa set. If the selling price of the sofa set is INR 12,750, then find the marked price of the sofa set.
Option 1: INR 20,000
Option 2: INR 23,000
Option 3: INR 22,000
Option 4: INR 24,000
Correct Answer: INR 20,000
Solution : Let's denote the marked price of the sofa set as \( M \). Given: Ramesh gives a discount of 25% on the marked price, which means the selling price becomes \( 0.75M \) after this discount. Additionally, Ramesh gives a 15% additional discount on
Question : Fundamental Rights are protected and guaranteed by the ____ of the country.
Option 1: government
Option 2: Constitution
Option 3: customs or usage
Option 4: panchayats
Correct Answer: Constitution
Solution : The correct answer is the Constitution.
Fundamental rights are protected and guaranteed by the Constitution of the country. These rights, enshrined in the Constitution, are essential liberties and privileges that individuals possess inherently. They safeguard against potential infringement by the government or any authority,
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