Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Mr. Ramesh and / his friends / have never come / here.
Option 1: here.
Option 2: Mr. Ramesh and
Option 3: have never come
Option 4: his friends
Correct Answer: have never come
Solution : The third option is correct.
The subject of the sentence is "Mr. Ramesh and his friends", and when using a compound subject connected by "and", the verb should agree with the entire subject. In this case, the plural subject "Mr. Ramesh and his
Question : Directions: Find the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 40
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 15
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : Here, the number given in the exact top and bottom of the star is equal to the quotient obtained from the division of the lower left and lower right corner term by the upper left and upper right term respectively.
Like, 90 ÷ 30 =
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. Individuals might not always do just what we (1)________ like them to do. No matter how justified or marginal our requirements (2)_________ we will occasionally be disheartened. Instinctually, when our expectations are not fulfilled, we become hurt and upset. Altercations terrify us since they are uncomfortable and have the potential to destroy relationships. However, avoiding confrontation does not (3)___________ the dispute, as unanswered questions also have a detrimental (4)__________ on relationships. Indeed, the true source of (5)___________ is our confrontational style, not the problem itself.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: side
Option 2: influence
Option 3: affect
Option 4: effect
Correct Answer: effect
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In the passage, the statement discusses the negative consequences of unanswered questions about relationships. Effect is a term commonly used to convey the idea of a result, impact, or influence. In this context, it effectively communicates that
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Valuable
Option 1: precious
Option 2: commonplace
Option 3: ordinary
Option 4: cheap
Correct Answer: precious
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: Precious is the most appropriate synonym for "valuable" because both words convey the idea of something being of great worth, importance, or rarity. The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: If A denotes addition, B denotes multiplication, C denotes subtraction, and D denotes division, then what will be the value of the following equation: 27 B 3 C (11 A 3) A 14 B (100 D 10) = ?
Option 1: 207
Option 2: 117
Option 3: 221
Option 4: 111
Correct Answer: 207
Solution : Given: A denotes addition, B denotes multiplication, C denotes subtraction, and D denotes division 27 B 3 C (11 A 3) A 14 B (100 D 10) = ?
After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get: = 27 × 3 – (11
Question : Given here are four sentences. The first sentence is in the correct order, while the rest of the sentences are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. There are two ways of getting rid of weeds in your garden - the easy way and the not-so-easy way. B. The easy way may be to run a lawn-mower and the lawn looks fine for a while. C. It is time consuming and painful, but the weeds will stay away for a longer time. D. But the not-so-easy way may mean getting down on your knees and pulling out the weeds by the roots.
Option 1: ABCD
Option 2: ABDC
Option 3: ADBC
Option 4: ACDB
Correct Answer: ABDC
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
Explanation: Sentence A introduces the main idea about two methods of weed removal. Sentence B expands on the easy way, suggesting the use of a lawnmower for weed removal. Sentence D contrasts with the easy way, introducing the
Question : The disease Blast is related to which among the following crops?
Option 1: Rice
Option 2: Wheat
Option 3: Sugarcane
Option 4: Chickpea
Correct Answer: Rice
Solution : The correct answer is Rice.
Magnaporthe Oryzae (Ascomycota) is the cause of rice blast disease, which affects upland and paddy crops in around 80 nations across all continents where rice is farmed. Blast disease is an economic loss factor that affects various cereal hosts, including
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".
If you are a runner and bigger than 18 years, (1) / you can test your endurance level (2) / by running for the half Marathon. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
When describing someone's age in a comparative manner, the correct adjective is older followed by than. In this case, the comparative form of the adjective big is incorrectly used to describe someone's age as
Question : Which of the following folds are extreme types of overturned folds in which the axial plane acquires an almost horizontal attitude?
Option 1: Normal folds
Option 2: Asymmetrical folds
Option 3: Recumbent folds
Option 4: Square folds
Correct Answer: Recumbent folds
Solution : The correct answer is Recumbent folds.
Recumbent folds can be characterised as extreme forms of inverted folds where the axial plane becomes nearly horizontal. In these folds, one limb precisely rests beneath the other, allowing a drill hole made in the top limb to
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 26
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 22
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 24
Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –
Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 24 triangles. They are AEF, FBG, GHC, DEH, EJI, FJK, GKL, LHI, MIN, MIQ, NIQ, JNO, POK, OSK, PKS, MPL, NQR, ORS, PTS, TQM, QRS,
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