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Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam

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Question : Directions: Select the letter cluster that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
LYR, JWP, HUN, FSL, ?

Option 1: DQK

Option 2: EQJ

Option 3: DQJ

Option 4: DPJ

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Correct Answer: DQJ


Solution : Given:
LYR, JWP, HUN, FSL, ?

In the above–given series, subtract 2 from each letter of the previous term to obtain the next letter cluster.
LYR→L – 2 = J; Y – 2 = W; R – 2 = P
JWP→J – 2 = H;

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Wisdom

Option 1: Competency

Option 2: Imbecility

Option 3: Cogency

Option 4: Dexterity

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Correct Answer: Imbecility


Solution : The second option is the correct choice.

The word wisdom refers to the ability to make sound judgements and decisions based on knowledge and experience. On the other hand, imbecility means the state of being very stupid or foolish.

The meanings of the other options

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Question : Directions: Select the word pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.
(The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
Passenger : Bus

Option 1: Aeronaut : Hot air balloon

Option 2: Pirate : Ship

Option 3: Pilot : Aircraft

Option 4: Astronaut : Aircraft

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Aeronaut : Hot air balloon


Solution : Given:
Passenger : Bus (This depicts the relation between persons travelling or associated with the mode of transport.)

Let's check each option –
First option: Aeronaut: Hot air balloon; Aeronaut is a traveller on a hot air balloon.
Second option: Pirate

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster.
FLUTES : ULFSET :: STRING : RTSGNI :: VIOLIN : ?

Option 1: OIVINL

Option 2: OILNIV

Option 3: OINLIV

Option 4: OIVNIL

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Correct Answer: OIVNIL


Solution : Given:
FLUTES : ULFSET :: STRING : RTSGNI :: VIOLIN : ?

Shuffle the position of the letters of FLUTES and STRING as shown, to obtain the related letter cluster –


Thus, FLUTES is related to ULFSET.
And, STRING : RTSGNI –


Thus, STRING is

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Question : Directions: Introducing a man, a woman said, "His wife is the only daughter of my mother". How is the woman related to the man?

Option 1: Sister-in-law

Option 2: Wife

Option 3: Aunt

Option 4: Mother-in-law

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Correct Answer: Wife


Solution : As per the instructions given, the family tree will be – 

Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.

According to the above family tree, the woman is the wife of the man. Hence, the second option

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Question : Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal in the individual event of the Olympics?

Option 1: Mary Kom

Option 2: Saina Nehwal

Option 3: Karnam Malleswari

Option 4: P. V. Sindhu

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Correct Answer: Karnam Malleswari


Solution : The correct answer is Karnam Malleswari.

Karnam Malleswari is an Indian weightlifter. She won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics after lifting in the snatch and clean and jerk categories of weightlifting. She has been awarded the Padma Shree and Arjuna

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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".

Neither the teacher nor the boys (is) in a mood to play.

(1) was

(2) are

(3) will

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

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Correct Answer: (2)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.

In the case of neither... nor, the verb must agree to the subject closest to it. Here, the term "boys" is plural and should be followed by a plural verb. This helps in maintaining the

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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have 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".

The Roman Church of Catholics (1) / is one of the (2) / precious institutions. (3) / No Error (4)

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

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Correct Answer: 4


Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.

Since the sentence is grammatically accurate and doesn't need any change.

The sentence conveys the idea that the Roman Catholic Church is considered to be one of the most significant or important institutions.

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