Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : If $21 \tan \theta=20$, then $(1+\sin \theta+\cos \theta):(1-\sin \theta+\cos \theta)=$?
Option 1: 5 : 2
Option 2: 3 : 1
Option 3: 7 : 3
Option 4: 2 : 1
Correct Answer: 7 : 3
Solution : Given: $21 \tan \theta=20$ ⇒ $\tan \theta = \frac{20}{21}=\frac{\text{Perpendicular}}{\text{Base}}$ Let the perpendicular and the base be 20 units and 21 units respectively. Use the formulas, $\tan \theta=\frac{\text{Perpendicular}}{\text{Base}}$, $\sin \theta=\frac{\text{Perpendicular}}{\text{Hypotenuse}}$, $\cos \theta=\frac{\text{Base}}{\text{Hypotenuse}}$, Pythagoras's theorem: $\text{Hypotenuse}^2=\text{Base}^2+\text{Perpendicular}^2$ ⇒ $\text{Hypotenuse}^2={21}^2+{20}^2$ ⇒ $\text{Hypotenuse}^2=441+400$ ⇒ $\text{Hypotenuse}^2=841$ ⇒ $\text{Hypotenuse}=\sqrt{841}$ ⇒
Question : The claim for 'swarajya' or self-government within the British Empire, on the model of self-governing colonies like Australia and Canada, was put forward from the Congress platform in 1905 by:
Option 1: Lala Lajpat Rai
Option 2: Dadabhai Naoroji
Option 3: Bipin Chandra Pal
Option 4: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Correct Answer: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Solution : The correct option is Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Gopal Krishna Gokhale advocated in 1905 from the Congress platform for "swarajya," or self-government, inside the British Empire, based on the model of self-governing colonies like Australia and Canada. Prominent statesman and social reformer Gokhale was
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The State is home to several destinations of _________ beauty.
Option 1: paralleled
Option 2: unparalleled
Option 3: inequal
Option 4: equal
Correct Answer: unparalleled
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
Unparalleled beauty means that the beauty of these destinations is unmatched. It suggests that these destinations are exceptionally beautiful and stand out.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: The State is home to several destinations of unparalleled
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
Vishal (should be able to) work out these problems easily.
(1) could be able to
(2) must be able to
(3) can be able to
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence is grammatically accurate and doesn't need any changes. The sentence conveys the idea that Vishal is capable of working out the issues easily.
Therefore, the given sentence requires no improvement.
Question : Directions: From point D, Sarita walks 50 metres to the north, then, after turning to the right, walks 50 metres. She again turned right and walked another 70 metres, and finally turned right and walked 50 metres. In which direction and at what distance is she from the starting point D?
Option 1: 20 metres to the North
Option 2: 40 metres to the South
Option 3: 20 metres to the south
Option 4: 30 metres to the south
Correct Answer: 20 metres to the south
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now we have to find the distance and direction between Sarita's Initial and final point.
From the above diagram, D is the initial point and F is the final
Question : Directions: In the following question observe the series and figure out the pattern used to form it. What will be the next term of the series? 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ?
Option 1: 32
Option 2: 21
Option 3: 42
Option 4: 34
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : Given: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ?
Add consecutive natural numbers from 2 onwards to find the next term of the series – 1 + 2 = 3; 3 + 3 = 6; 6 + 4 = 10; 10 + 5 = 15; 15 +
Question : What is the simplified value of $(x^{128}+1)(x^{32}+1)(x^{64}+1)(x^{16}+1)(x^{8}+1)(x^{4}+1)(x^{2}+1)(x+1)?$
Option 1: $x^{256}-1$
Option 2: $\frac{x^{128}-1}{x-1}$
Option 3: $\frac{x^{64}-1}{x-1}$
Option 4: $\frac{x^{256}-1}{x-1}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{x^{256}-1}{x-1}$
Solution : Given: $(x^{128}+1)(x^{32}+1)(x^{64}+1)(x^{16}+1)(x^{8}+1)(x^{4}+1)(x^{2}+1)(x+1)$ Multiplying $(x-1)$ in both numerator and denominator, $\frac{(x^{128}+1)(x^{32}+1)(x^{64}+1)(x^{16}+1)(x^{8}+1)(x^{4}+1)(x^{2}+1)(x+1)(x-1)}{(x-1)}$ Using identity: $(a^2-b^2)=(a-b)(a+b)$, = $\frac{(x^{128}+1)(x^{32}+1)(x^{64}+1)(x^{16}+1)(x^{8}+1)(x^{4}+1)(x^{2}+1)(x^2-1)}{(x-1)}$ = $\frac{(x^{128}+1)(x^{32}+1)(x^{64}+1)(x^{16}+1)(x^{8}+1)(x^{4}+1)(x^4-1)}{(x-1)}$ = $\frac{(x^{128}+1)(x^{32}+1)(x^{64}+1)(x^{16}+1)(x^{8}+1)(x^8-1)}{(x-1)}$ = $\frac{(x^{128}+1)(x^{32}+1)(x^{64}+1)(x^{16}+1)(x^{16}-1)}{(x-1)}$ = $\frac{(x^{128}+1)(x^{32}+1)(x^{64}+1)(x^{32}-1)}{(x-1)}$ = $\frac{(x^{128}+1)(x^{64}+1)(x^{64}-1)}{(x-1)}$ = $\frac{(x^{128}+1)(x^{128}-1)}{(x-1)}$ = $\frac{(x^{256}-1)}{(x-1)}$ Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{(x^{256}-1)}{(x-1)}$.
Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select "No Error" (S) as your answer.
(P) No country can long endure (Q) if its foundations (R) were not laid deep in material prosperity. (S) No Error
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The error is due to verb consistency, as "were laid" should be replaced with "are laid", as the sentence is in the simple present tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "No country can long
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the following sentence.
This is really an attractive painting made by the novice artist.
Option 1: Mature
Option 2: Expert
Option 3: Stylish
Option 4: Apprentice
Correct Answer: Expert
The underlined word novice refers to someone who is a beginner or has limited experience in a particular activity or field. The opposite of a novice is an expert, someone who has a high
Question : Directions: Study the following histogram and answer the questions. The ratio of the number of persons between the age group of 20-25 and 30-35 is:
Option 1: 1 : 3
Option 2: 2 : 1
Option 3: 5 : 2
Option 4: 6 : 1
Correct Answer: 5 : 2
Solution : Person in the class interval 20–25 = 250 Person in the class interval 30–35 = 100 Required ratio = 250 : 100 = 5 : 2 Hence, the correct answer is 5 : 2.
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