Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : PQ and RS are two parallel chords of a circle such that PQ is 48 cm and RS is 40 cm. If the chords are on the opposite sides of the centre and the distance between them is 22 cm, what is the radius (in cm) of the circle?
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 35
Option 4: 22
Correct Answer: 25
Solution : Given: PQ = 48 cm, RS = 40 cm and MN = 22 cm Now, QM = $\frac{48}{2}$ = 24 cm and RN = $\frac{40}{2}$ = 20 cm Let OM = $x$ cm then ON = (22 – $x$) cm Also, let the radius of
Question : A is 75% less than B and C is 75% of the difference between A and B. C is what percentage more than A?
Option 1: 125
Option 2: 100
Option 3: 75
Option 4: 90
Correct Answer: 125
Solution : Given: A = B – 75% of B C = 75% of (A – B) Let B = 100 A is 75% less than B = $100 \times \frac{25}{100}$ = 25 C is 75 % of the difference between A and B = $(100 -
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given options. ADC, EHG, ILK, ?
Option 1: MNO
Option 2: MPO
Option 3: MON
Option 4: MPQ
Correct Answer: MPO
Solution : Given: ADC, EHG, ILK, ?
In the given series, add 4 to the place value of each letter of the previous term to obtain the next term – ADC→A + 4 = E; D + 4 = H; C + 4 = G EHG→E +
Question : What is the minimum age required to become a member of Rajya Sabha?
Option 1: Twenty years
Option 2: Thirty years
Option 3: Twenty two years
Option 4: Twenty five years
Correct Answer: Thirty years
Solution : The correct answer is Thirty years.
To be eligible for Rajya Sabha membership, the foremost criterion is Indian citizenship. Additionally, the individual should be a minimum of 30 years old and must meet any additional qualifications mandated by laws enacted by Parliament.
Question : Which of the following is a source of tax revenue?
Option 1: Penalties
Option 2: Customs
Option 3: Profits
Option 4: Grants
Correct Answer: Customs
Solution : The correct option is Customs.
Customs duties are a significant source of tax revenue. They are taxes imposed on goods when they are imported or exported between countries. They are also known as tariffs. The rates of the goods can vary based on the
Question : Concerning the High Courts and their seats, which among the following pairs is correctly matched?
Option 1: Odisha - Sambalpur
Option 2: Gujarat - Gandhinagar
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh - Gwalior
Option 4: Uttarakhand - Nainital
Correct Answer: Uttarakhand - Nainital
Solution : The correct answer is Uttarakhand - Nainital.
In the state's Kumaon area, the picturesque hill town of Nainital is home to the Uttarakhand High Court. The Nainital High Court was established the day following the state of Uttarakhand's emergence in 2000.
Question : On the marked price of INR 1,250 of an article, three successive discounts of 5%, 15%, and 20% are offered. What will be the selling price (in INR) after all discounts?
Option 1: 1,000
Option 2: 807.50
Option 3: 975.75
Option 4: 950.25
Correct Answer: 807.50
Solution : Marked price = INR 1,250 Successive discounts = 5%, 15% and 20% Selling price = marked price – discount = (100 – 5)% of (100 – 15)% of (100 – 20)% of 1250 = 95% of 85% of 80% of 1250 = 0.95 × 0.85
Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
Option 1: EIO
Option 2: YCI
Option 3: PTY
Option 4: DHN
Correct Answer: PTY
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: EIO; E + 4 = I; I + 6 = O Second option: YCI; Y + 4 = C; C + 6 = I Third option: PTY; P + 4 = T; T + 5 = Y Fourth
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Ms. Suma was a bit apprehensive about doing so much in just one day, but it was all plain sailing.
Option 1: boring
Option 2: very easy
Option 3: mentally and physically exhausting
Option 4: risky
Correct Answer: very easy
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Plain sailing is an idiomatic expression that refers to a situation or experience that progresses easily, smoothly, or without difficulty. It denotes a smooth and trouble-free journey or undertaking where everything is going well without encountering
Question : Directions: In the following figure, which number represents the women doctors who are not Employed?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 7
Solution : In the below diagram, the shaded part represents the region common to both women and doctors but not common to employed.
So, from the above, the number 7 represents the women doctors who are not employed. Hence, the first option is correct.
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