Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The given chart shows the distribution of the marks scored by Ram in five different subjects (in percentage).
What is the ratio of the central angle of Maths to the central angle of Science?
Option 1: 5 : 2
Option 2: 2 : 3
Option 3: 4 : 3
Option 4: 3 : 5
Correct Answer: 2 : 3
Solution : According to the question For maths: ⇒ $\theta$ for maths = $\frac{20}{100}$ × 360° = 72° For Science ⇒ $\theta$ for science = $\frac{30}{100}$ × 360° = 108° Ratio = $\frac{\theta ~\text {for maths}}{\theta ~\text{for science}}$ = $\frac{72°}{108°}$ = $\frac{2}{3}$ = 2 : 3 Hence, the correct answer is 2 : 3.
Question : The representatives of the Maratha empire and the British East India Company signed the "Treaty of Salbai" in which year?
Option 1: 1782
Option 2: 1769
Option 3: 1771
Option 4: 1758
Correct Answer: 1782
Solution : The correct answer is 1782.
The Treaty of Salbai, which ended the First Anglo-Maratha War, was signed on 17 May 1782 between the British East India Company and the Marathas. The first Anglo-Maratha War started in 1775. The Treaty of Salbai led to the establishment of the status quo which was restored between the English and Marathas.
Question : Directions: Arrange the following planets in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Earth 2. Venus 3. Mars 4. Saturn 5. Jupiter
Option 1: 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
Option 2: 2, 3, 1, 4, 5
Option 3: 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
Option 4: 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
Correct Answer: 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
Solution : Given: 1. Earth 2. Venus 3. Mars 4. Saturn 5. Jupiter
The correct order of planets based on their distance from the sun is Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
Thus, the order is 2, 1, 3, 5, 4. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : If $x^2-3x+1=0$, what is the value of $(x^4+\frac{1}{x^4})$?
Option 1: $11$
Option 2: $18$
Option 3: $47$
Option 4: $51$
Correct Answer: $47$
Solution : Given: $x^2-3x+1=0$ Divide both sides by $x$, we get, $⇒ x-3+\frac{1}{x}=0$ $\therefore x+\frac{1}{x}=3$ Squaring both sides, we get, $⇒(x+\frac{1}{x})^2=3^2$ $⇒x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}+2×x×\frac{1}{x}=9$ $\therefore x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=7$ Again squaring both sides, we get, $⇒(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})^2=7^2$ $⇒x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}+2×x^2×\frac{1}{x^2}=49$ $⇒(x^4+\frac{1}{x^4})=49-2$ $\therefore(x^4+\frac{1}{x^4})=47$ Hence, the correct answer is $47$.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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".
If you hear (1) / engaged tone (2) / replace the receiver and dial again. (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.
"Engaged tone" should be preceded by the indefinite article "an" to indicate that it is referring to one of the several possible engaged tones that someone might hear. Moreover, the article "an" is used with words starting with a vowel sound.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "If you hear an engaged tone, replace the receiver and dial again."
Question : On a straight road, a bus is 30 km ahead of a car travelling in the same direction. After 3 hours, the car is 60 km ahead of the bus. If the speed of the bus is 42 km/h, then find the speed of the car.
Option 1: 67 km/h
Option 2: 72 km/h
Option 3: 65 km/h
Option 4: 59 km/h
Correct Answer: 72 km/h
Solution : Let the speed of the car be $x$ km/h. According to the question, Relative speed $= (x - 42)$ km/h Distance $= 30 + 60 = 90$ km Now the speed of the car will be $⇒ x - 42 = \frac{90}{3}$ $⇒ x - 42 = 30$ $⇒ x = 30 + 42 = 72$ km/h Hence, the correct answer is 72 km/h.
Question : Which Rajput princess belonged to the Bhakti tradition of Medieval India, whose songs were devoted to Lord Krishna?
Option 1: Mirabai
Option 2: Muddupalani
Option 3: Lal Ded
Option 4: Akka Mahadevi
Correct Answer: Mirabai
Solution : The correct answer is Mirabai.
Mirabai was a Rajput princess and a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement of medieval India. She was born into the Rathore clan of Rajputs in the late 15th century. Mirabai is renowned for her unwavering devotion to Lord Krishna, and her devotional songs, known as bhajans, are dedicated to him.
Question : Which of the following is incorrect?
Option 1: A person of the age of 30 years can become the Governor
Option 2: The Governor is appointed by the President
Option 3: The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President
Option 4: The Governor submits his resignation to the President
Correct Answer: A person of the age of 30 years can become the Governor
Solution : The correct option is A person of the age of 30 years can become the Governor.
The President appoints the Governor. The Governor holds office at the pleasure of the President. A person can run for Governor once they become 35. To be a governor, he or she must be an Indian citizen. The President receives the resignation of the Governor.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.
The smoke was bothering me, and I didn't want to ruin the party for all of you, so I simply walked home.
Option 1: despoil
Option 2: fix
Option 3: revamp
Option 4: recover
Correct Answer: despoil
Solution : The first option is correct.
Ruin means to cause severe damage, and despoil refers to the act of plundering. Both involve causing harm or damage, so despoil is the appropriate synonym for the word ruin.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct answer is despoil.
Question : What is the area of the region bounded by a straight line $9x+4y=36$, x-axis and the y-axis?
Option 1: 12 sq. units
Option 2: 18 sq. units
Option 3: 16 sq. units
Option 4: 15 sq. units
Correct Answer: 18 sq. units
Solution : $9x+4y=36$ can be written as $\frac{9x+4y}{36}=1$ $⇒\frac{x}{4} + \frac{y}{9} = 1$ $\therefore$ Area = $\frac{1}{2}\times OA\times OB=\frac{1}{2}\times 4 \times 9$ = 18 sq. units Hence, the correct answer is 18 sq. units.
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