Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : The rulers of which of the following dynasties built the Khajuraho temples between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. in central India?
Option 1: Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty
Option 2: Rashtrakuta Dynasty
Option 3: Pala Dynasty
Option 4: Chandela Dynasty
Correct Answer: Chandela Dynasty
Solution : The correct answer is the Chandela Dynasty.
The Khajuraho temples in central India were built between 950 and 1050 A.D. during the rule of the Chandela dynasty. The Chandela rulers were known for their patronage of the arts, particularly temple construction and Khajuraho temples
Question : Who is the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal?
Option 1: Justice J,S, Verma
Option 2: Justice Swatantra Kumar
Option 3: Justice K,G, Balakrishnan
Option 4: Justice Markandey Singh
Correct Answer: Justice Swatantra Kumar
Solution : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized body that was formed under the NGT Act, 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases that are related to the protection and conservation of the environment, forests, and other natural resources
The Chairperson of
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.
It was a cool and windy day. Shiela, Zora, Lamba and I were (1)_______ our way to the Park to play on the slides. On our way (2)_______, Shiela (3)_______ something stuck to her shoe. "Must be a (4)_______ of chewing gum or something," she muttered as she (5)_______ down to remove the object. What she removed from her shoe was a dirty note of five hundred rupees!
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
Option 1: when
Option 2: their
Option 3: where
Option 4: there
Correct Answer: there
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
In this context, the phrase "on our way" suggests movement or progression, and the subsequent word should align with this idea. There is a suitable choice, as it indicates a place or destination. The use of there
Question : A wristwatch is sold for INR 1,200 at a profit percentage equal to its cost price. Find the cost price of the wristwatch.
Option 1: INR 400
Option 2: INR 250
Option 3: INR 350
Option 4: INR 300
Correct Answer: INR 300
Solution : Let the cost price of the watch be $x$. The selling price of the wristwatch = INR 1,200 Profit percentage = $\frac{1200-x}{x}×100$ According to the question, $x=\frac{1200-x}{x}×100$ $⇒x^2+100x-120000=0$ $⇒x^2+400x-300x-120000=0$ $⇒(x-300)(x+400)=0$ $\therefore x=300,-400$ $x$ can't be negative, because the price of the watch can't be
Question : Directions: The following table gives details about the percentage change in the population in a particular town for a given year. Go through the chart given and answer the questions that follow:
How many years witnessed a decrease in population across all the given years?
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 0
Correct Answer: 0
Solution : The graph is about the increase in population and all the values show positive growth. So, there is no decrease in population. Hence, the correct answer is 0.
Question : 'TAPI' is a natural gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to India. It passes through _____.
Option 1: Afghanistan
Option 2: Pakistan
Option 3: Both Afghanistan and Pakistan
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Both Afghanistan and Pakistan
Solution : The correct option is Both Afghanistan and Pakistan.
A pipeline called Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) proposes to carry gas from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, Pakistan and then India. Starting in Turkmenistan's Galkynysh gas field, it will go across Pakistan and Afghanistan before arriving in
Question : The concept of judicial review in the Indian Constitution has been taken from which country?
Option 1: Ireland
Option 2: USA
Option 3: Australia
Option 4: Canada
Correct Answer: USA
Solution : The correct answer is USA.
The United States of America is where the idea of judicial review originated. Through judicial review, the judiciary can determine whether a piece of legislation is constitutional and overturn any law that violates the fundamental principles of the Constitution. It
Question : Two circles of radii 15 cm and 10 cm intersect each other and the length of their common chord is 16 cm. What is the distance (in cm) between their centres?
Option 1: $12+3 \sqrt{7}$
Option 2: $15+2 \sqrt{161}$
Option 3: $10+\sqrt{161}$
Option 4: $6+\sqrt{161}$
Correct Answer: $6+\sqrt{161}$
Solution : Let PQ be a common chord. O and O' are the centres of the two circles such that OP = 15 cm, O'P = 10 cm, and PQ = 16 cm OO' perpendicularly bisects PQ at L. So, PL = $\frac{1}{2}$ × PQ = $\frac{16}{2}$
Question : Directions: Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd word.
Option 1: Sad
Option 2: Desolate
Option 3: Morose
Option 4: Mirth
Correct Answer: Mirth
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: Sad; Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy. Second option: Desolate; Feeling or showing great unhappiness or loneliness. Third option: Morose; Sullen and ill-tempered. Fourth option: Mirth; Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Therefore, only the fourth option is different
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. DELIBERATE
Option 1: DILATE
Option 2: TAIL
Option 3: BETRAY
Option 4: ELATED
Correct Answer: BETRAY
Solution : Given: DELIBERATE
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word DELIBERATE – First option: DILATE; All the letters of DILATE are present in the word DELIBERATE. Second option: TAIL; All the letters of TAIL are present in the word DELIBERATE. Third option: BETRAY;
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