Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 34
Option 3: 36
Option 4: 32
Correct Answer: 32
Solution : The cube root of the product of the first and second numbers is equal to the third number – Row I: 25 × 40 = $\sqrt[3]{1000 }$ = 10 Row II: 81 × 9 = $\sqrt[3]{729}$ = 9 Similarly, in Row III: X × 16
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.
Many years ago, high up among (1)______ old Swiss mountains, there lived a man named William Tell. He was a (2)______ hunter and considered to be the best shot in the (3)______ land. At that time, the country was ruled by a (4)______ named Gessler. Gessler was very proud of the power that he had (5)______ his people. He made many harsh laws which the people had to (6)______. He had his hat placed on a tall pole and ordered that anyone who (7)______ that way should bow to his hat. One day William Tell (8)_______ to pass that way. The soldier on duty asked him to bow or face the (9)______. But William Tell boldly refused and said he would never show (10)______ to a hat.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
Option 1: an
Option 2: one
Option 3: the
Option 4: a
Correct Answer: the
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In this context, the is used to specify a particular set of mountains, referring to the specific old Swiss mountains where William Tell lived.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She irritates me a lot, so I ______ her the cold shoulder.
Option 1: took
Option 2: gave
Option 3: take
Option 4: put
Correct Answer: gave
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: Gave is the correct option here because "giving someone the cold shoulder" is an idiomatic expression meaning to intentionally ignore or treat someone with deliberate indifference.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: She irritates me a lot,
Question : Directions: Arrange the following according to dictionary order. a. Collect b. Collinear c.Collection d. Column e. Collapse
Option 1: e, a, c, b, d
Option 2: e, a, b, c, d
Option 3: e, a, d, c, b
Option 4: e, a, b, d, c
Correct Answer: e, a, c, b, d
Solution : Given: a. Collect b. Collinear c.Collection d. Column e. Collapse
Step 1: Compare the first, second, and third letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter C, o, and l, then move on
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 1, 5, 21, 57, ?, 221
Option 1: 96
Option 2: 108
Option 3: 121
Option 4: 126
Correct Answer: 121
Solution : Given: 1, 5, 21, 57, ?, 221
Add the square of the consecutive even numbers to the previous term to obtain the next term. 1 + 22 = 5, 5 + 42 = 21, 21 + 62 = 57, 57 + 8
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, PHONE is coded as 78 and MOON is coded as 52. How will PLAN be coded in that language?
Option 1: 43
Option 2: 98
Option 3: 65
Option 4: 66
Correct Answer: 66
Solution : Given: PHONE is coded as 78 and MOON is coded as 52.
Add 1 in the sum of the position values of opposite letters of PHONE, to obtain the required code – Opposite letter pairs for PHONE – P – K – 11; H –
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
The bus was so late then I thought I would miss the show.
Option 1: I thought I would
Option 2: so late then
Option 3: miss the show
Option 4: The bus was
Correct Answer: so late then
Solution : The error lies in the second option.
The conjunction then typically implies a sequence of events in time, indicating what happened next. The conjunction that is used to properly connect the two clauses and convey the cause-and-effect relationship between the lateness of the
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To get cold feet
Option 1: Not to think clearly
Option 2: To become afraid to do something
Option 3: To dip one's feet in cold water
Option 4: To get frost bite in winter
Correct Answer: To become afraid to do something
The phrase "to get cold feet" is often used when someone is losing courage or confidence about a decision or an action they were planning to take, usually at the last minute.
Question : Directions: Among five objects E, F, G, H, and K, the weight of H is 3 times the weight of K. The weight of G is 7.5 kg. The weight of E is twice the weight of F. The weight of K is 4 times the weight of G. If the weights of F and G are equal, then which is the second heaviest object?
Option 1: K
Option 2: H
Option 3: E
Option 4: F
Correct Answer: K
Solution : Given: (I) Among five objects E, F, G, H, and K, the weight of H is 3 times the weight of K. H = 3K (II) The weight of G is 7.5 kg. G = 7.5kg (III) The weight of E is twice the weight
Question : Directions: Find the odd word pair from the given responses.
Option 1: Goat
Option 2: Dog
Option 3: Sheep
Option 4: Cow
Correct Answer: Dog
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: Goat; Goat is a herbivorous animal. Second option: Dog; Dog is an omnivorous animal. Third option: Sheep; Sheep is a herbivorous animal. Fourth option: Cow; Cow is a herbivorous animal.
So, the fourth option is different from the
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