Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : In the context of the Green Revolution, what does 'H' stand for in HYV?
Option 1: Heterogenous
Option 2: Homogenous
Option 3: High
Option 4: Hybrid
Correct Answer: High
Solution : The correct option is High.
"High" is represented by the letter "H" in HYV in the context of the Green Revolution. The acronym for High-Yielding Variety is HYV. Crop varieties that have been produced through selective breeding to yield more than traditional types are known
Question : In which of the following classes are the pulse-producing plants kept?
Option 1: Solanaceae
Option 2: Malvaceae
Option 3: Leguminosae
Option 4: Liliaceae
Correct Answer: Leguminosae
Solution : The correct option is Leguminosae.
Pulse-producing plants (pulses) are a type of crop that belongs to the legume family (Leguminosae) and are grown for their edible seeds, which are high in protein, and minerals. Pulses are an essential plant-based protein source in human diets and
Question : The World Toilet Day is celebrated on ______ every year.
Option 1: 30th September
Option 2: 28th June
Option 3: 7th February
Option 4: 19th November
Correct Answer: 19th November
Solution : The correct answer is 19th November.
World Toilet Day is observed annually on 19th November. This international day aims to raise awareness about the importance of sanitation and access to clean and safe toilets worldwide. It addresses the global sanitation crisis, promotes sustainable
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
TENSION
Option 1: comfort
Option 2: peace
Option 3: strain
Option 4: detachment
Correct Answer: strain
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
Explanation: In the context of stress or pressure, "strain" is an appropriate synonym for "tension." Both words convey the idea of mental or emotional stress, difficulty, or discomfort. The grammatical hint involves recognising the semantic relationship between
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. KiD, NkH, QmL, ToP, ?
Option 1: WqT
Option 2: UqS
Option 3: WvS
Option 4: VrT
Correct Answer: WqT
Solution : Given: KiD, NkH, QmL, ToP, ?
In the given series, add 3, 2, and 4 to the place value of the first, second, and third letters of each term to get the next term. KiD→K + 3 = N; i + 2 = k; D
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Although he was tired, he went out for playing.
(1) goes out for playing.
(2) goes out for play.
(3) went out to play.
(4) No improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
The reason for this improvement is that went out to play is the correct expression to indicate someone leaving his current location to engage in recreational activities.
Goes out for playing and goes out for
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, HEALTJ is written as IDBKUI. How is WALKING written?
Option 1: XZMJJMH
Option 2: XZNJKMH
Option 3: XZMIKMI
Option 4: YZMJJMH
Correct Answer: XZMJJMH
Solution : Given: HEALTJ is written as IDBKUI.
Like, H + 1 = I; E – 1 = D; A + 1 = B; L – 1 = K; T + 1 = U; J – 1 = I So, HEALTJ is written as IDBKUI.
Similarly, W
Question : Who among the following was deported for subversion in 1907, without trial, to Mandalay in Burma?
Option 1: Lala Lajpat Rai
Option 2: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Option 3: Mahadev Govind Ranade
Option 4: Bipin Pal
Correct Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
Solution : The correct answer is Lala Lajpat Rai.
Lala Lajpat Rai was deported to Burma without trial in 1907 but returned after a few months because of a lack of evidence. He founded the Home Rule Lague of America in 1917 in New York.
Question : In which of the following cities has the memorial dedicated to the 2nd World War been built by Japan?
Option 1: Dispur
Option 2: Imphal
Option 3: Agartala
Option 4: Gangtok
Correct Answer: Imphal
Solution : The correct answer is Imphal.
The Imphal War Cemetery is situated in Imphal, the state capital of Manipur, in north-eastern India. Upper Burma (now Myanmar) shares an international border with Imphal. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is in charge of maintaining the cemetery, which
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".
He always practises (1) / the justice and cares (2) / for moral principles. (3) / No Error (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
"Justice" is an abstract noun, and it cannot take the definite article "the" as "the" is only used when we refer to a specific person, place, or thing. Thus, "the" should be omitted.
Therefore, the
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