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Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam

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Question : Part ______ of the Indian Constitution deals with scheduled and tribal areas.

Option 1: XVI

Option 2: X

Option 3: XIV

Option 4: XII

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Correct Answer: X


Solution : The correct option is X.

Part X deals with the provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. It outlines special provisions for the administration and development of these regions, ensuring the protection of their cultural,

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
WHIRL (V)

Option 1: fold

Option 2: wrap

Option 3: build

Option 4: spin

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Correct Answer: spin


Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.

Whirl as a verb refers to a rapid, circular motion or movement. It often implies spinning or turning swiftly around a central point.
Spin is a suitable synonym in this context, as it also conveys the idea of

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Question : Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
The interviewer asked the female author, "What is your greatest fear?"

Option 1: The interviewer told the female author what her greatest fear was.

Option 2: The female author told the interviewer what her greatest fear was.

Option 3: The interviewer asked the female author what her greatest fear was.

Option 4: The interviewer asked the female author what is her greatest fear.

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Correct Answer: The interviewer asked the female author what her greatest fear was.


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Indirect speech, also known as reported speech or indirect discourse, is a way of reporting what someone else has said without quoting their exact words.

Narration conversion:

  • Retain
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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In high spirits

Option 1: mad

Option 2: joyful

Option 3: angry

Option 4: hopeful

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Correct Answer: joyful


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation:
In high spirits is an idiom that means to be excited or very happy. It refers to being in a state of being cheerful or in a positive mood.

Therefore, the correct answer is, joyful.

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
My uncle loves his job even if they pay him chicken feed.

Option 1: worthless gifts

Option 2: very little money

Option 3: a lot of food

Option 4: payment in kind

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Correct Answer: very little money


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The idiom "chicken feed" refers to a small amount of money, often implying that it's insignificantly low. In the sentence, it suggests that even though the uncle's job pays very little, he still loves it. The

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Question : The Qutub Minar was completed by the famous ruler

Option 1: Qutb ud-Din Aibak

Option 2: Iltutmish

Option 3: Firuz Shah Tughlaq

Option 4: Alauddin Khalji

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Correct Answer: Iltutmish


Solution : The correct option is Iltutmish.

The Qutb Minar, located in Delhi, India, was completed by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate. He initiated its construction after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom, and it was completed by his successors. Qutub Minar

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Question : Which of the following passes is located in the Western Ghats of India?

Option 1: Desuri

Option 2: Fotu La

Option 3: Bhor Ghat

Option 4: Pipli Ghat

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Correct Answer: Bhor Ghat


Solution : The correct answer is Bhor Ghat.

Bhor Ghat is a mountain pass located in Lonavala, Maharashtra region in the Western Ghats of India, and it connects Mumbai to Pune. Bhor Ghat, Tal Ghat and Pal Ghat are the three important passes between the Western

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Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Gravity not only causes bodies to fall but also _______ their speed.

Option 1: causes

Option 2: decreases

Option 3: increases

Option 4: adds

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Correct Answer: increases


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

The word "increases" is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence. Gravity not only causes objects to fall, but it also influences the speed at which they fall, leading to an increase in velocity as objects are

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Question : Directions: In the following question find the odd figure out from the given alternatives.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : On comparing all the figures given in the options we can observe that –
1. The two corners of the square have slanting lines.
2. The corners with slanting lines are adjacent to each other.

So, in the second option figure, the corners with slanting lines

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