Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Which of the following words was inserted in the Preamble by the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976?
Option 1: Liberty
Option 2: Equality
Option 3: Socialist
Option 4: Justice
Correct Answer: Socialist
Solution : The correct option is Socialist.
The words "Socialist" and "Secular" were inserted into the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. The Preamble originally declared India as a "Sovereign Democratic Republic" and sought to secure to all its citizens
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.
The village consisted of fewer than thirty houses, only (1) ______ of them built from brick (2) ______ cement. Painted a brilliant yellow and blue (3) ______ over with gorgeous carvings of gods and gargoyles on (4) ______ balustrade, it was known as the Big House. (5) ______ other houses, distributed in four streets, (6) ______ generally of bamboo thatch, straw, mud and (7) ______ unspecified material. Muni's was the (8) ______ house on the fourth street, beyond (9) ______ stretched the fields. In his prosperous days, Muni had owned a (10) ______ of sheep and goats and sallied forth every morning driving the flock to the highway a couple of miles away.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.
Option 1: every
Option 2: only
Option 3: all
Option 4: each
Correct Answer: all
Solution : The correct choice third option.
All is the correct choice, as it helps form the phrase all over, which means everywhere. It helps convey that the house was painted yellow and blue and everywhere, there were carvings of gods and gargoyles.
Question : After 1 November 2019, all international athletic events will be organised under the rules:
Option 1: International Olympic Committee
Option 2: The International Association of Athletic Federation
Option 3: The International Amateur Athletics Federation
Option 4: World Athletics
Correct Answer: World Athletics
Solution : The correct answer is World Athletics.
After November 1, 2019, all international athletic events will be organised under the rules of World Athletics. From 1912 to 2001, World Athletics was earlier known as the International Amateur Athletic Federation, and it was known as the
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error."
I knew the town well (1) / so I was able (2) / to advice him where to go.(3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error in the sentence is in part three: to advice him where to go.
“Advise” is a verb, which means to recommend or give information to someone. “Advice” is a noun, which is an opinion or recommendation offered as a
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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".
Most people (1) / are afraid of (2) / swine flu these days (3) / No error (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
In the original sentence, "most people" is used to refer to a majority of individuals. It is better to use the phrase most of the people. This is the correct usage and helps in referring
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution required'.
The guard had gave a hard push by the crowd.
Option 1: gives
Option 2: was given
Option 3: had given
Option 4: No substitution required
Correct Answer: was given
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
TEND (V)
Option 1: leave out
Option 2: care for
Option 3: pick up
Option 4: send away
Correct Answer: care for
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The word tend as a verb means to care for, attend to, or look after. Thus, the synonym care for involves providing attention, support, or maintenance, making it the most suitable synonym for the word tend
Question : Select the option that arranges the given sentences in the correct sequence The first sentence is in the correct position.
A. Most large companies these days employ trained psychologists. B. Later, the psychologists also develop such models for lower level positions in the company. C. To create these competency models, the psychologists ask senior managers to identify the capabilities that are typically needed for such roles. D. Their job is to develop 'competency models' to aid the companies in identifying, training, and promoting likely managers who could take on leadership roles.
Option 1: ABDC
Option 2: ACBD
Option 3: ADCB
Option 4: ADBC
Correct Answer: ADCB
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Sentence A introduces the general idea that large companies commonly hire psychologists, setting the context for their role. Sentence D explains the primary responsibility of the psychologists, which is to develop competency models for the purpose of identifying,
Question : Given here are four sentences. The first sentence is in correct order, while the rest of the sentences are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. The computer company was in a crisis as its sales and profits were falling. B. He immediately set to work chopping jobs and taking other tough decisions. C. Soon things started changing and the company was saved, at least in the short term. D. The board brought in a new CEO with many years of experience who began managing the crisis.
Option 1: ABCD
Option 2: ADCB
Option 3: ADBC
Option 4: ACBD
Correct Answer: ADBC
Solution : The correct order is the third option.
Explanation:
Question : The first Governor-General of Bengal was
Option 1: Lord Clive
Option 2: Lord Warren Hastings
Option 3: Lord John Shore
Option 4: Lord Cornwallis
Correct Answer: Lord Warren Hastings
Solution : The correct answer is Lord Warren Hastings.
Warren Hastings was the governor of Bengal at the time, and the title of governor general was bestowed upon him by the Regulating Act of 1773. He had given him power not only over
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