Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Which of the following states has the highest number of slums as per the data released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation in 2023?
Option 1: Uttar Pradesh
Option 2: West Bengal
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Solution : The correct option is Maharashtra.
According to the 65th Round NSS Survey, Maharashtra had the most slums (17019), making it the most slum-populated state. West Bengal finished in third, followed by Andhra Pradesh in second. Andhra Pradesh, with 36 cities, came out on top
Question : Directions: Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 108 ÷ 3 – 126 ÷ (5 × 3 + 12) + 4 = 11
Option 1: 11 and 12
Option 2: 12 and 3
Option 3: 12 and 4
Option 4: 126 and 108
Correct Answer: 12 and 3
Solution : Given: 108 ÷ 3 – 126 ÷ (5 × 3 + 12) + 4 = 11
Interchange the numbers as given in the options. First option: 11 and 12 After interchanging the numbers the equation becomes – ⇒ 108 ÷ 3 – 126
Question : Which state government was instructed by the Supreme Court to face a floor test on 20th March 2020 in the Assembly?
Option 1: Madhya Pradesh
Option 2: Bihar
Option 3: Sikkim
Option 4: Jharkhand
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.
The Supreme Court instructed that a floor test should be held on 20th March 2020 in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly to prove the majority of the Kamal Nath government. After this floor test, Kamal Nath's government lost
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'
Her coach allowed she swimming in deep water.
Option 1: she to swim
Option 2: her to swim
Option 3: No substitution
Option 4: her swimming
Correct Answer: her to swim
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The correct substitution for the underlined segment is "her to swim". The correct sentence maintains the intended meaning by correctly using the objective pronoun "her" and the infinitive phrase "to swim" to express the action
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some inkpots are kettles. All utensils are candies. No kettle is a utensil. Conclusions: I. Some inkpots are candies. II. Some kettles are inkpots. III. Some candies are inkpots.
Option 1: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 2: All of the conclusions follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some inkpots are candies – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no definite relation between inkpots and candies.
Question : Directions: In a code language, AMIT is coded as 86 and VIJAY is coded as 134. How will GARIMA be coded in the same language?
Option 1: 98
Option 2: 49
Option 3: 78
Option 4: 67
Correct Answer: 98
Solution : Given: AMIT is coded as 86 and VIJAY is coded as 134.
Multiply the sum of the positional values of the letters by 2 of AMIT to obtain the required code – A→1; M→13; I→9; T→20 (1 + 13 + 9 + 20) × 2
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. Reena said to Rhea, “I will not accompany you on this trip.”
Option 1: Reena said to Rhea that she will not accompany her on the trip
Option 2: Reena said to Rhea that she will not accompany her on this trip
Option 3: Reena told Rhea that she would not accompany her on that trip.
Option 4: Reena said to Rhea that she will not be accompanying her on this trip
Correct Answer: Reena told Rhea that she would not accompany her on that trip.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In the original sentence, Reena directly quotes her words to Rhea using double quotation marks: "Reena said to Rhea, "I will not accompany you on this trip.'"
Question : In which organ of the body does the detoxification of the most poisonous substances take place?
Option 1: Kidney
Option 2: Liver
Option 3: Lungs
Option 4: Stomach
Correct Answer: Liver
Solution : The correct option is Liver.
The liver is the major organ in the body in charge of detoxification, which includes the processing, and neutralisation of harmful chemicals. It is essential in the breakdown of poisons, and chemicals, turning them into less hazardous substances that
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. I said to my father, "Don't worry! I will complete all the work by tomorrow."
Option 1: I assured my father that I would have completed all the work by the following day
Option 2: I assured my father that I will complete all the work by the following day.
Option 3: I assured my father that I would complete all the work by the following day.
Option 4: I told my father do not worry I would complete all the work by tomorrow.
Correct Answer: I assured my father that I would complete all the work by the following day.
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Reported speech involves converting direct speech (spoken words) into indirect speech (reported words).
Narration Conversion:
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 1.
Option 1: up
Option 2: here
Option 3: away
Option 4: out
Correct Answer: up
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Up is the correct choice, as it helps convey that the old banker was walking to and fro in his study.
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