Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Leshalaptu is a folk dance of which Indian state?
Option 1: Nagaland
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Goa
Option 4: Karnataka
Correct Answer: Nagaland
Solution : The correct answer is Nagaland
The Nagaland folk dance is called Leshalaptu. Aaluyattu, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Changai Dance, Khamba Lim, Kuki Dance, Mayur Dance, Modse, Monyo Asho, Sadal Kekai, Seecha and Kukui Kucho, Shankai and Moyashai, Rengma, etc., are some of the other folk dances
Question : The pie chart represents the percentage of people in a city who are interested in buying a laptop from five different companies - A, B, C, D, and E. The number of people interested in buying company A's laptop is what percentage of the number of people interested in buying company D's laptop?
Option 1: 135%
Option 2: 125%
Option 3: 150%
Option 4: 155%
Correct Answer: 155%
Solution : People interested in buying company A's laptop = 31% People interested in buying company D's laptop = 20% Required percentage = $\frac{\text{People interested in A}}{\text{People interested in D}}\times 100$ = $\frac{31}{20}\times 100$ = 155% Hence, the correct answer is 155%.
Question : In the given figure, point O is the centre of a circle of radius 13 cm and AB is a chord perpendicular to OD. If CD = 8 cm, what is the length (in cm) of AB?
Option 1: 6 cm
Option 2: 12 cm
Option 3: 24 cm
Option 4: 28 cm
Correct Answer: 24 cm
Solution : Given, Radius = 13 cm CD = 8 cm ⇒ OC = 13 – 8 = 5 cm [As OD is the radius] In $\triangle AOC$, Using Pythagoras theorem, we get, $AO^2=OC^2+AC^2$ ⇒ $13^2=5^2+AC^2$ ⇒ $AC^2=169-25$ ⇒ $AC=\sqrt{144}$ $\therefore AC = 12$ cm Now,
Question : Directions: The bar graph given below represents the number of boys in a school using three apps for three months.
What is the percentage decrease in the number of boys using Facebook from January to February?
Option 1: 26.66%
Option 2: 20%
Option 3: 21.33%
Option 4: 16.66%
Correct Answer: 16.66%
Solution : As per the given graph, The number of boys using Facebook in January = 600 The number of boys using Facebook in February = 500 The percentage decreases $=\frac{600-500}{500}×100=16.66\%$ Hence, the correct answer is 16.66%.
Question : Who among the following is not a Bharat Ratna recipient?
Option 1: Nelson Mandela
Option 2: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Option 3: Mother Teresa
Option 4: Baldev Singh
Correct Answer: Baldev Singh
Solution : The correct option is Baldev Singh
Baldev Singh is not a Bharat Ratna recipient. The other three, Mother Teresa (1980), Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1987), and Nelson Mandela (1990), all received the prestigious award, each signifying India's recognition for their exceptional contributions to humanity.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. To criticise someone severely
Option 1: Rate
Option 2: Remonstrate
Option 3: Chastise
Option 4: Scoff
Correct Answer: Chastise
Solution : The third option is correct.
The one-word substitute for the given group of words, to criticise someone severely, is chastise. Chastise means to reprimand or criticise severely.
Therefore, the correct answer is chastise.
Question : Which of the following acts prevents disrespect to the national flag and national anthem?
Option 1: Protection of National Honour Act, 1996
Option 2: Civil Liberties Act, 2001
Option 3: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2006
Option 4: Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Correct Answer: Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Solution : The correct option is the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, of 1971.
In India, the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act of 1971 is the legislation that prevents disrespect to the national flag and
Question : An item with a marked price of INR z was sold for INR 6,622 after a discount of 12% was offered. What was the value of z?
Option 1: INR 7,425
Option 2: INR 7,500
Option 3: INR 7,525
Option 4: INR 7,575
Correct Answer: INR 7,525
Solution : According to the question The item was sold for INR 6,622 after a discount of 12%. Discount Price = Marked Price − Discount × Marked Price ⇒ 6622 = z − 0.12 × z = 0.88 × z $\therefore$ z = $\frac{6622}{0.88}$ = 7525
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. The sword of Damocles
Option 1: a rare artefact
Option 2: an authentic sword
Option 3: an impending threat
Option 4: a poignant weapon
Correct Answer: an impending threat
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: This idiom refers to a constant looming danger or threat that could strike at any moment. It originates from a Greek story where Damocles, a courtier, sat at a banquet with a sword suspended above
Question : In which state is the hill station Matheran located?
Option 1: Karnataka
Option 2: Madhya Pradesh
Option 3: Tamil Nadu
Option 4: Maharashtra
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Solution : The correct option is Maharashtra
Maharashtra is home to the hill station known as Matheran. It is located close to the town of Neral in the Western Ghats range. Matheran is renowned for its picturesque scenery, mild climate, and status as one of India's smaller
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