Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Nirav's house is 40 m south of Akash's house. Daksh's house is to the east of Akash's house in a straight line at a distance of X m. Prakash's house is to the west of Akash's house in a straight line at a distance of Y m. If the shortest distance between Prakash's house and Nirav's house is 50 m and the shortest distance between Daksh's house and Nirav's house is also 50 m, then what is the distance between Prakash's house and Daksh's house?
Option 1: 40 m
Option 2: 30 m
Option 3: 60 m
Option 4: 80 m
Correct Answer: 60 m
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have the distance between between Prakash's house and Daksh's house.
From the above diagram, Using the Pythagoras theorem, we can find the values of X and Y – (40)2
Question : Comprehension: In the given passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. One day, my six-year-old sister (1)_____ us which career she should (2)______ for. My father suggested (3)_____ she should become a doctor; (4)____ my mother said she could (5)____ a newspaper reporter. I (6)_____ she would make a (7)____ teacher. After a brief (8)______ my sister declared, "I will become (9)____ actress. Then I will get an (10)____ to play all these roles." Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 8.
Option 1: silence
Option 2: space
Option 3: stop
Option 4: peace
Correct Answer: silence
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The word "silence" fits perfectly in this context as it implies a temporary absence of sound or conversation, which often accompanies moments of contemplation or decision-making.
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any errors, mark 'No Error' as your answer.
Although he was sincere and hard-working, / he could not confront / his boss manly.
Option 1: No Error
Option 2: he could not confront
Option 3: his boss manly
Option 4: Although he was sincere and hard-working
Correct Answer: his boss manly
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
Manfully is the correct adverb that should be used in place of manly to make the sentence grammatically accurate. Manfully means showing qualities such as strength and courage, which are often associated with men.
Therefore,
Question : In the 1950s, and 1960s, which country's people were severely affected by the Mercury pollution-related disease "Minamata"?
Option 1: Malaysia
Option 2: Taiwan
Option 3: Japan
Option 4: Italy
Correct Answer: Japan
Solution : The correct option is Japan.
Minamata is a Japanese city that had a significant environmental crisis in the mid-20th century as a result of mercury pollution. A chemical business dumped methylmercury-containing industrial wastewater into Minamata Bay, infecting fish, and shellfish that were then ingested
Question : Which of the following states has an underground "Bunker Museum" in the official residence of its Governor?
Option 1: Karnataka
Option 2: Tamil Nadu
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Gujarat
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Solution : The correct answer is Maharashtra.
In the state capital of Mumbai, President Ram Nath Kovind opened the underground "Bunker Museum" at Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Maharashtra Governor. The bunker's rooms, which occupy more than 5,000 square feet, are labelled Shell Store, Gun
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
REVIVE
Option 1: damage
Option 2: freshen
Option 3: continue
Option 4: restore
Correct Answer: damage
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Revive: It is a verb that means to bring back to life, consciousness, or vitality. It is often used to describe the restoration of something that has become inactive, weakened, or stagnant.
Damage: This is the antonym
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
It was a dark autumn night. The old banker was walking (1)______ and down his study and remembering (2)______ fifteen years before, he (3)______ given a party one autumn evening. (4)______ had been many clever men present (5)______ they had interesting conversations. (6)______ other things they had talked (7)______ capital punishment. The (8)______ of the guests, among (9)______ were many journalists and intellectual men, (10)______ of the death penalty.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 4.
Option 1: Those
Option 2: There
Option 3: Then
Option 4: Where
Correct Answer: There
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
There is the appropriate choice, as it can be used to introduce the existence of something, which in this case is that there were many people at the party mentioned before in the passage.
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the letters which, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. U_UM_P_UJ_MM PP_JU_MP_
Option 1: MMUUJPP
Option 2: JMPUUMP
Option 3: MJPUMUP
Option 4: JMMPUUP
Correct Answer: JMPUUMP
Solution : Given: U_UM_P_UJ_MM PP_JU_MP_
To fill the series, we have to divide the series – U_UM_P_ / UJ_MM PP / _JU_MP_ Let's check the options – First option: MMUUJPP; UMUMMPU / UJUMMPP / JJUPMPP;
Question : Directions: Which of the following interchange of signs would make the given equation correct? 87 − 3 + 39 ÷ 67 × 3 = −133
Option 1: ÷ and −
Option 2: × and +
Option 3: × and −
Option 4: − and +
Correct Answer: ÷ and −
Solution : Given: 87 − 3 + 39 ÷ 67 × 3 = −133
Interchange the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: ÷ and − Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – =
Question : Directions: Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting in a straight line facing north. B is sitting between F and A. G is to the immediate left of D. Two persons are sitting between A and D. C is to the immediate right of A. Two persons are sitting between B and E. Who is sitting between D and B?
Option 1: G
Option 2: A
Option 3: F
Option 4: C
Correct Answer: F
Solution : Given:
I. Two persons are sitting between A and D. G is to the immediate left of D. C is to the immediate right of A.
II. B is sitting between F and A. Two persons are sitting between B and E. From the above
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