Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
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
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;
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Wisdom
Option 1: Competency
Option 2: Imbecility
Option 3: Cogency
Option 4: Dexterity
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The coded box placed on the first page of every chapter (1)________ quick response code. The first QR code is to (2)__________ the complete e-textbook. The (3)_________ quick response code. will help you access the relevant e-resources linked to each other. This will help you (4)_________ your learning in a (5)_________ manner.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: joyful
Option 2: disastrous
Option 3: enjoyment
Option 4: joy
Correct Answer: joyful
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Joyful is the correct word, as it is used to describe something that causes happiness, and in this context, it helps convey that learning from these resources will increase learning in a happy manner.
Question : Given below are four sentences, three of which, are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.
A. For example, though there is a close relation between invention and science and engineering, an inventor is not necessarily a scientist or an engineer. B. An engineer, on the other hand, uses existing technology and scientific understanding to design better objects or processes, but an inventor creates something that had never previously existed. C. Inventors defy definition; as a result, they are frequently defined by what they are not. D. A scientist is said to be a discoverer-that is, somebody who by acute observation and brilliant analysis is able to find and explain something that already exists in nature.
Option 1: CBAD
Option 2: CBDA
Option 3: CADB
Option 4: CDBA
Correct Answer: CADB
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The paragraph starts with sentence C, which introduces the idea that inventors are challenging to define and are often described by what they are not. It is followed by sentence A, which provides an example
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
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
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)
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
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
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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