Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Renegade
Option 1: Follower
Option 2: Leader
Option 3: Fugitive
Option 4: Criminal
Correct Answer: Follower
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
A renegade refers to someone who has rejected or abandoned a cause, group, or allegiance, often displaying disobedience or betrayal. On the other hand, a follower is someone who adheres to, or supports a particular person, group, or
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 482, 524, 576, ?, 710, 792
Option 1: 604
Option 2: 618
Option 3: 624
Option 4: 638
Correct Answer: 638
Solution : Given: 482, 524, 576, ?, 710, 792
The pattern is as follows – 482 + 42 = 524; 524 + 52 = 576; 576 + 62 = 638; 638 + 72 = 710; 710 + 82 = 792
So, 638 is the missing number. Hence,
Question : Directions: In the given question, select the related letter from the given alternatives. BDFH : JLNP :: ? : KMOQ
Option 1: HIJK
Option 2: CEGI
Option 3: EGJL
Option 4: CFGI
Correct Answer: CEGI
Solution : Given: BDFH : JLNP :: ? : KMOQ
Add 8 to the place value of each letter of BDFH to get the code – B + 8 = J; D + 8 = L; F + 8 = N; H + 8 = P Thus,
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.
I arrived in Delhi in 2009 from a very small town. I had (1)______ lived in a big city before. It was a (2)______ experience for me. I walked around, learning (3)______ names of the streets and taking note (4)______ the shops. After months of wandering, I (5)______ that I had slowly become familiar with Delhi and (6)______ at home. On weekends, I packed some chapatis that (7)______ as my mid-day meal. Then I left for a (8)______ park where I spent hours (9)______ the people of my new city (10)______ feeding the birds with bits of chapatis.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 7.
Option 1: presented
Option 2: completed
Option 3: offered
Option 4: served
Correct Answer: served
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Hence, we find that the 4th option, i.e., served, is the correct choice.
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".
They wondered (1) / how many windows (2) / were in there room. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The error lies in the word order as "were in there room" should be replaced with "were there in the room" to make a meaningful sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "They wondered how
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. How is it that by the mere sight of a spider, most people are overcame with fear?
Option 1: the mere sight of a spider,
Option 2: most people
Option 3: How is it that by
Option 4: are overcame with fear?
Correct Answer: are overcame with fear?
Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.
Explanation: The error lies in the use of the verb overcame. The correct form in this context should be the past participle overcome. The verb "overcome" should be used as a past participle in
Question : The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Looking at / clouds in the / sky, I think / it will raining.
Option 1: Looking at
Option 2: it will raining.
Option 3: clouds in the
Option 4: sky, I think
Correct Answer: it will raining.
Solution : The error lies in the second option.
The error lies in it will raining, as it should be replaced with it might rain, as the sentence is talking about something that might happen in the future.
Therefore, the correct sentence
Question : Directions: Four letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the different letter clusters.
Option 1: BFJNR
Option 2: YBFKT
Option 3: VZDHL
Option 4: DHLPT
Correct Answer: YBFKT
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: BFJNR; B + 4 = F; F + 4 = J; J + 4 = N; N + 4 = R Second option: YBFKT; Y + 3 = B; B + 4 = F; F + 5 =
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 fans are hammers. All hammers are fish. Conclusions: I. No fan is a fish. II. Some fans are fishes.
Option 1: Only conclusion II follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follow
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I 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): No fan is a fish – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no negative relation between fans and
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. World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June every year by the UN. B. In 2019, more than 130 countries participated actively and supported it. C. It is the UN's most impactful campaign for spreading awareness to conserve our environment. D. Over the years this campaign has become the means for public participation.
Option 1: ADCB
Option 2: ADBC
Option 3: ACDB
Option 4: ACBD
Correct Answer: ACDB
Solution : The correct order is the third option: ACDB.
The logical flow of the sentences would be:
Sentence A: Introduces the topic of World Environment Day and its annual celebration by the UN
Sentence C: Provides information about the significance of World Environment Day as the
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