Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The price of motorcycles depreciates every year by 10%. If the value of the motorcycle after 3 years will be Rs. 36,450, what is the present value (in Rs.) of the motorcycle?
Option 1: 45,000
Option 2: 50,000
Option 3: 48,000
Option 4: 51,000
Correct Answer: 50,000
Solution : Let the present value of a motorcycle be $x$. Value after $n$ years $= x × (1–\frac{\text{R}}{100})^n$ Where $x$ is the present value, $\text{R}$ is the rate of interest and $n$ is the time. Value after 3 years $= x × (1-\frac{\text{R}}{100})^3$ So, $36450 =
Question : Name the important French possession in India.
Option 1: Goa
Option 2: Pondicherry
Option 3: Daman
Option 4: Cochin
Correct Answer: Pondicherry
Solution : The correct option is Pondicherry.
The important French possession in India was Pondicherry. It is a Union Territory of India and was once a French colonial settlement. Pondicherry, along with its four enclaves (Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Chandernagore), was under French colonial rule until
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Authentic
Option 1: Genuine
Option 2: Fake
Option 3: Basic
Option 4: Different
Correct Answer: Fake
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
"Authentic" refers to something that is genuine, real, or true to its origin. On the other hand, "fake" is the opposite, indicating something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or true to its claimed origin.
The meanings of other
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in this figure?
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 9
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 16
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are 16 triangles. They are ABH, BCD, DEF, FGH, LHI, IBJ, JKD, LKF, LMK, LMI, JKM, MIJ, JKL, IJL, IJK, IKL.
Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Kadsa is a dance style performed by women in Jharkhand, carrying a ______.
Option 1: Kalasha
Option 2: Kamandalu
Option 3: Kumbha
Option 4: Kapala
Correct Answer: Kalasha
Solution : The correct answer is Kalasha.
Kadsa dance is a type of dance that is done while holding a Kalasha. Women perform this dance technique while holding a Kalasha at the top of their heads or shoulders. This dancing technique elegantly conveys this sophisticated attitude
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Challenges are (1)_________ that knock on our door. It may sound difficult to (2)__________ the obstacles in our career but challenges are rewarding. If there were no challenges there would have been no (3)__________ on this planet. Every challenge poses an opportunity for those who like to put their (4)_________ to the fullest utilisation. Knowledge and (5)__________ is the key to overcome challenges.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: solve
Option 2: forego
Option 3: overcome
Option 4: meet
Correct Answer: overcome
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The sentence emphasises the initial perception of difficulty in dealing with career obstacles. Overcome would be used in the sentence because it specifically denotes the act of successfully dealing with or defeating difficulties, obstacles, or challenges.
The
Question : Directions: In the following question, choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.
Mridula seems almost impervious "to" the criticism from all sides.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The sentence is grammatically accurate and doesn't need any change. Impervious is followed by the preposition to.
The sentence conveys the idea that Mridula is not affected by the criticism she receives.
Other options do
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
When my mother entered the house, I ___ sleeping.
Option 1: had been
Option 2: should be
Option 3: was
Option 4: would be
Correct Answer: was
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
In the sentence, "was" is used to indicate the past continuous tense. The past continuous tense is used to describe an action that was ongoing in the past at a specific moment or during a specific time frame.
Question : In $\Delta PQR,$ $\angle P : \angle Q : \angle R = 1: 3 : 5$, what is the value of $\angle R - \angle P$?
Option 1: $30^\circ$
Option 2: $80^\circ$
Option 3: $45^\circ$
Option 4: $60^\circ$
Correct Answer: $80^\circ$
Solution : The sum of the angles in a triangle is $180^\circ$. Given the ratio of the angles $\angle P: \angle Q: \angle R = 1: 3: 5$. Let the common ratio be $x$. Such that, $\angle P = x$, $\angle Q = 3x$, and $\angle R
Question : The Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the "Bill of Rights" of which of the following countries?
Option 1: Australia
Option 2: Japan
Option 3: USSR
Option 4: USA
Correct Answer: USA
Solution : The correct option is the USA.
The fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution were influenced by the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution. The framers of the Indian Constitution admired the protection of individual liberties provided by the USA Constitution and incorporated
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