Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Select the option related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 17 : –153 :: –13 : ? :: –21 : 189
Option 1: –104
Option 2: 117
Option 3: 129
Option 4: –127
Correct Answer: 117
Solution : Given: 17 : –153 :: –13 : ? :: –21 : 189
Multiply the first number by –9, to obtain the second number in each number pair – Like, 17 : –153→17 × (–9) = –153 And, –21 : 189→–21 × (–9) = 189
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
He had many works for doing at home before leaving for work.
Option 1: No substitution
Option 2: many work for doing
Option 3: much work to do
Option 4: much of works for doing
Correct Answer: much work to do
Solution : The third option is correct.
Explanation: As work is an uncountable noun, much work to do will be used in the sentence. Much work to do is a more concise way to express the idea of having a lot of tasks or
Question : In international sports, Lovlina Borgohain represents India in:
Option 1: shooting
Option 2: judo
Option 3: archery
Option 4: boxing
Correct Answer: boxing
Solution : The correct option is boxing.
In boxing, Lovlina Borgohain competes for India. A skilled boxer from India, Lovlina Borgohain competed in the Olympics and other international tournaments. She is the first female athlete and the second boxer from Assam to represent the state in
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of the mathematical signs to replace star symbols (*) in the below equation and thereby balance it. 36 * 4 * 9 * 27 * 9 * 150
Option 1: +, ×, –, ÷, =
Option 2: ÷, ×, –, +, =
Option 3: ÷, ×, +, –, =
Option 4: ×, +, –, ÷, =
Correct Answer: ×, +, –, ÷, =
Solution : Given: 36 * 4 * 9 * 27 * 9 * 150
Let's check each option – First Option: +, ×, –, ÷, = 36 + 4 × 9 – 27 ÷ 9 = 150 Solving the L.H.S. of the given
Question : Directions: If A denotes +, B denotes ×, C denotes –, and D denotes ÷, then what will come in place of (?) in the following equation? (9 A 9 C 55 D 5) B ? = 10 B 3 A 5
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 7
Option 3: 11
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Given: A denotes +, B denotes ×, C denotes –, and D denotes ÷. (9 A 9 C 55 D 5) B ? = 10 B 3 A 5
On replacing the alphabet with the mathematical signs, we get – L.H.S. = (9 A 9
Question : By which constitution amendment the education was brought to the concurrent list from the state list?
Option 1: 28th
Option 2: 38th
Option 3: 42nd
Option 4: 48th
Correct Answer: 42nd
Solution : The correct option is 42nd amendment
The Indian Constitution saw several substantial revisions following the approval of the 42nd Amendment in 1976. Five issues were moved from the State List to the Concurrent List as one of the amendment's main adjustments.
These included education (including
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution'.
By withhold the officer's promotion, the department caused her a great deal of frustration.
Option 1: To withholding
Option 2: In withhold
Option 3: No substitution
Option 4: By withholding
Correct Answer: By withholding
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
Explanation: In this case, the correct gerund form withholding is needed to ensure coherence and grammatical consistency. The preposition "by" is always followed by the gerund form of the verb.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be:
Question : Directions: Select the letter cluster that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. EDM, GAO, IXQ, KUS, ?
Option 1: NRU
Option 2: MSV
Option 3: NSV
Option 4: MRU
Correct Answer: MRU
Solution : Given: EDM, GAO, IXQ, KUS, ?
Add 2 to the first and third letters and subtract 3 from the second letter of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series – EDM→E + 2 = G; D – 3 = A; M
Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –
Hence, the third option is correct.
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 8.
Option 1: majority
Option 2: much
Option 3: any
Option 4: some
Correct Answer: majority
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The word majority is the correct choice, as it describes the greater part or number of the guests. The sentence goes on to provide additional information about the composition of the guests.
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