Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Enjoy instant benefits by becoming a member.
Option 1: Let instant benefits be enjoyed by becoming a member.
Option 2: Instant benefits for members can be enjoyed.
Option 3: Instant benefits will be enjoyed if you become a member.
Option 4: Instant members can enjoy benefits.
Correct Answer: Let instant benefits be enjoyed by becoming a member.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes the subject
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The mid-day meal ensures _____ each child studying in a government school has at least one nutritious meal a day.
Option 1: those
Option 2: that
Option 3: this
Option 4: these
Correct Answer: that
Explanation: The word "that" is used to introduce a clause that explains or specifies something. In this case, it connects the clause about the midday meal to the assurance of providing a nutritious meal to each child in
Question : In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
A French woman Jeanne Louise Caiment lived for 122 years and 164 days. This made her the world's oldest human being at the time of her (1) ____in 1997 (according to the Guinness World Records). She gave the credit of her (2) _____to routine snacking on chocolate.
Option 1: passing, stability
Option 2: expiry; durability
Option 3: decease; continuity
Option 4: demise; longevity
Correct Answer: demise; longevity
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: In the given passage:
Question : What is the peculiar character of allochromatic minerals?
Option 1: These minerals are coloured due to impurities.
Option 2: These minerals are naturally-coloured minerals without any impurities.
Option 3: These minerals are naturally colourless minerals.
Option 4: These minerals are colourless and very explosive.
Correct Answer: These minerals are coloured due to impurities.
Solution : The correct option is These minerals are coloured due to impurities.
Minerals known as allochromatic minerals get their colour from trace elements or impurities in the material. These impurities can take the place of specific elements in the crystal
Question : Directions: Select the number that will replace the question marks (?) in the following series. 28, ?, ?, 69, 88, 111, 140, 171
Option 1: 39, 52
Option 2: 38, 50
Option 3: 29, 52
Option 4: 39, 59
Correct Answer: 39, 52
Solution : Given: 28, ?, ?, 69, 88, 111, 140, 171
Add the consecutive prime numbers starting from 11 to the previous term to obtain the next term. 28 + 11 = 39; 39 + 13 = 52; 52 + 17 = 69; 69 + 19
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: GLE
Option 2: RUP
Option 3: TYR
Option 4: HMF
Correct Answer: RUP
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: GLE; G + 5 = L; G – 2 = E Second option: RUP; R + 3 = U; R – 2 = P Third option: TYR; T + 5 = Y; T – 2 = R Fourth
Question : The Governor General of India impeached by the House of Commons in England was:
Option 1: Warren Hastings
Option 2: Cornwallis
Option 3: Wellesley
Option 4: William Bentinck
Correct Answer: Warren Hastings
Solution : The correct option is Warren Hastings.
The Governor-General of India who was impeached by the House of Commons in England was Warren Hastings. Warren Hastings was accused of various charges related to his administration in India, including corruption and abuse of power. However, he
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.
Anger is the most dangerous (1) _________as we lose control of (2) ________when in its grip. The (3) _________of such behaviour can be severe. The first (4) ________of anger is that harsh words may (5) _________the other person deeply. Many relationships are affected (6) _________because of anger, which may cause (7) ___________and hatred. What are we (8) _______from anger? Nothing. It can disturb the people (9) ___________you. Anger may become your biggest weakness, and you may be (10) __________others to take advantage of it.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
Option 1: emotion
Option 2: illusion
Option 3: observation
Option 4: fact
Correct Answer: emotion
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence, the word emotion is the most appropriate choice for filling in the blank. The passage discusses anger as a dangerous aspect, emphasising the loss of control and the severe consequences
Question : A data warehouse is always_____.
Option 1: Subject-oriented
Option 2: Object-oriented
Option 3: Program-oriented
Option 4: Compiler oriented
Correct Answer: Subject-oriented
Solution : The correct answer is subject-oriented
With a subject-oriented approach, a data warehouse concentrates on offering a thorough understanding of a particular subject or topic. Its arrangement facilitates analytical procedures. A data warehouse makes it easier for users to do sophisticated queries, generate reports, and conduct
Marriages, birthday celebrations, meetings, conferences, seminars and many similar events layout (1) ________multi-course feasts with plenty of starters followed by the main course. Later, (2)__________ of food get dumped into dustbins, (3) __________of its value to the hungry poor. Most such gatherings serve buffets. The (4) _________of food wastage is more when people help themselves. They (5)_________. more than what they can eat only to waste the (6) _______Similar wastage is seen when hotels serve (7) _________breakfast buffets. Wherever food is free and (8) __________plenty, people take more. Those fortunate to have (9) _________food forget the plight of those who do not have (10) _________to eat. Millions of people die of malnutrition and hunger in India.
Option 1: lavish
Option 2: scarce
Option 3: insipid
Option 4: insufficient
Correct Answer: lavish
Explanation: In this context, the sentence describes the nature of the feasts laid out at various events, and the adjective "lavish" accurately conveys the intended meaning of abundant and luxurious feasts.
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