Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Directions: Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 192 × 16 + 9 – 8 ÷ 2 = 5
Option 1: × and ÷
Option 2: + and –
Option 3: × and –
Option 4: + and ÷
Correct Answer: × and ÷
Solution : Given: 192 × 16 + 9 – 8 ÷ 2 = 5
Let's check the given options – First Option: × and ÷ ⇒ 192 ÷ 16 + 9 – 8 × 2 = 5 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 12 + 9 – 8 × 2 = 12 + 9 – 16 = 5 Second option: + and – ⇒ 192 × 16 – 9 + 8 ÷ 2 = 5 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 192 × 16 – 9 + 4 = 3072 – 9 + 4 = 3067 ≠ 5 Third option: × and – ⇒ 192 – 16 + 9 × 8 ÷ 2 = 5 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 192 – 16 + 9 × 4 = 192 – 16 + 36 = 212 ≠ 5 Fourth option: + and ÷ ⇒ 192 × 16 ÷ 9 – 8 + 2 = 5 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 192 × 1.78 – 8 + 2 = 341.76 – 8 + 2 = 335.76 ≠ 5
So, only the first option satisfies the given equation. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Two chords AB and CD of a circle intersect each other at P internally. If AP = 3.5 cm, PC = 5 cm, and DP = 7 cm, then what is the measure of PB?
Option 1: 8 cm
Option 2: 12 cm
Option 3: 10 cm
Option 4: 10.5 cm
Correct Answer: 10 cm
Solution :
AP = 3.5 cm PC = 5 cm DP = 7 cm AP × PB = PC × PD 3.5 × PB = 5 × 7 ⇒ PB = $\frac{35}{3.5}$ ⇒ PB = 10 cm Hence, the correct answer is 10 cm.
Question : Directions: The following pie chart shows the export of automobiles from India to the 10 countries given below in 2014. The 10 countries imported 47.8% of the total exports of India. Observe the chart given below and answer the following question.
What is the corresponding angle to the exports for Turkey?
Option 1: 14.4°
Option 2: 15.2°
Option 3: 12.5°
Option 4: 17.7°
Correct Answer: 14.4°
Solution : Percent of exports for Turkey = 4% Corresponding angle $=\frac{4}{100}×360°=14.4°$ Hence, the correct answer is $14.4°$.
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.
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