Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : Two angles of a triangle are equal and the third angle measures 70°. What is the measure of each of the unknown angles?
Option 1: 75°
Option 2: 45°
Option 3: 65°
Option 4: 55°
Correct Answer: 55°
Solution : Let the equal angles of the triangle be $a$. We know, the sum of the three angles of a triangle = 180° According to the question, $a + a + 70° = 180°$ ⇒ $2a = 180° – 70°$ $\therefore a = 55°$ Hence, the
Question : Directions: The pie chart here shows the automobile parts manufactured by an automobile company at its Pune and Nagpur plants in the year 2009 study the pie chart and answer the question. How many percent were more percent tubes produced at the Pune plant than those at the Nagpur plant?
Option 1: 14%
Option 2: 12%
Option 3: 8%
Option 4: 3%
Correct Answer: 12%
Solution : Percentage of tubes in Pune Plant = 28% Percentage of tubes in Nagpur Plant = 25% $\therefore$ Required percentage = $\frac{28-25}{25}\times$100 = 12% Hence, the correct answer is 12%.
Question : What is the greatest positive integer that divides 554, 714, and 213 leaving the remainder 43, 57, and 67 respectively?
Option 1: 95
Option 2: 71
Option 3: 83
Option 4: 73
Correct Answer: 73
Solution : Deducting the remainder: 554 – 43 = 511 714 – 57 = 657 213 – 67 = 146 Now, Factors of 511 = 73 × 7 Factors of 657 = 73 × 3 × 3 Factors of 146 = 73 × 2 HCF of 551,
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To beat a retreat
Option 1: To make a situation
Option 2: To leave a situation
Option 3: To solve a situation
Option 4: To face a situation
Correct Answer: To leave a situation
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The idiom to beat a retreat originates from military terminology. It means to withdraw or retreat hastily, especially from a difficult or dangerous situation. In a military context, the sound of a retreat or drumming
Question : In which of the following years was the National Food Security Act enacted in India?
Option 1: 2013
Option 2: 2012
Option 3: 2009
Option 4: 2011
Correct Answer: 2013
Solution : The correct option is 2013.
In India, the National Food Security Act (NFSA) was passed into law in 2013. On September 12, 2013, the Indian Parliament enacted the Act. The main goal of the NFSA is to provide food security and address issues of
Question : A sum of money was invested at 10% interest per year, compounded half-yearly, for 18 months. If the amount payable on maturity was INR 64,827, what was the sum invested?
Option 1: INR 55,600
Option 2: INR 56,000
Option 3: INR 56,800
Option 4: INR 56,500
Correct Answer: INR 56,000
Solution : Given: Amount = INR 64827 Period = 18 months ⇒ n = 3 Half-yearly interest, R = $\frac{10}{2}$ ⇒ R = 5% According to the question, ⇒ $A =P(1+\frac{R}{100})^n$ ⇒ $64827=P(1+\frac{5}{100})^3$ ⇒ $64827=P(1+\frac{1}{20})^3$ ⇒ $64827=P\times\frac{21}{20}\times\frac{21}{20}\times\frac{21}{20}$ ⇒ $P=\frac{64827\times20\times20\times20}{21\times21\times21}$ $\therefore P= 56000$ Hence, the correct answer
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".
Men are wanted (1) / for the army (2) / and the navy, and the air force. (3) / No error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
The word "wanted" should be replaced with "required" because "wanted" means being searched for by the police in connection with a crime, whereas the word "required" is more appropriate because it directly conveys the idea
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 33 : 10 :: 54 : ?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 17
Option 3: 19
Option 4: 21
Correct Answer: 17
Solution : Given: 33 : 10 :: 54 : ?
Like, 33 : 10→33 ÷ 3 = 11; 11 – 1 = 10 Similarly, for 54 : ?→54 ÷ 3 = 18; 18 – 1 = 17
So, 54 is related to 17. Hence, the second option
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the following figure?
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 24
Option 4: 26
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 24 triangles. They are ABN, BCN, ABC, CDL, DLE, CDE, EFM, FMG, EFG, HMG, FGH, HIK, IJK, HIJ, ANJ, ABJ, IND, MID, ADK, GDK, BLI,
Question : If $x^2+6x+1=0$, then the value of $(x+6)^3+\frac{1}{(x+6)^3}$ = ?
Option 1: 245
Option 2: 216
Option 3: 186
Option 4: 198
Correct Answer: 198
Solution : $x^2+6x+1=0$ On dividing both sides by $x$, $⇒x+6+\frac{1}{x}=0$ $⇒x+6=-\frac{1}{x}$ $⇒x=\frac{-1}{x+6}$ $⇒x+\frac{1}{x+6}=0$ Adding both sides 6. $⇒x + 6+\frac{1}{x+6}=6$ Cubing both sides of the equation Now, $(x+6)^3+\frac{1}{(x+6)^3} = 6^3-3\times 6$ $=198$ Hence, the correct answer is 198.
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