Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 58, 60, 63, 68, 75, 86, ?
Option 1: 91
Option 2: 96
Option 3: 99
Option 4: 112
Correct Answer: 99
Solution : Given: 58, 60, 63, 68, 75, 86, ?
Add the consecutive prime number to the previous term to obtain the next term. 58 + 2 = 60; 60 + 3 = 63; 63 + 5 = 68; 68 + 7 = 75; 75 + 11
Question : In which of the following years was the Wild Bird and Animal Protection Act enacted by the British Government of India?
Option 1: 1957
Option 2: 1912
Option 3: 1976
Option 4: 1934
Correct Answer: 1912
Solution : The correct answer is 1912.
The purpose of the Wild Bird and Animal Protection Act was to enhance the preservation and protection of specific wild birds. The Wild Birds and Animals (Protection) Act of 1912 is the name given to this legislation.
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. My sister helped me in packing my suitcase.
Option 1: I am helped by my sister in packing my suitcase.
Option 2: I was help by my sister in packing my suitcase.
Option 3: I was helped by my sister in packing my suitcase.
Option 4: I was helping by my sister in packing my suitcase.
Correct Answer: I was helped by my sister in packing my suitcase.
Solution : The most appropriate passive form is the third option.
Explanation:
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Individuals might not always do just what we (1)________ like them to do. No matter how justified or marginal our requirements (2)_________ we will occasionally be disheartened. Instinctually, when our expectations are not fulfilled, we become hurt and upset. Altercations terrify us since they are uncomfortable and have the potential to destroy relationships. However, avoiding confrontation does not (3)___________ the dispute, as unanswered questions also have a detrimental (4)__________ on relationships. Indeed, the true source of (5)___________ is our confrontational style, not the problem itself.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: revise
Option 2: fix
Option 3: modify
Option 4: stop
Correct Answer: fix
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
In the passage, the statement is discussing the impact of avoiding confrontation, emphasising that such avoidance does not result in a resolution or improvement of the dispute. Fix is a term commonly used to convey the idea
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Explicit
Option 1: ambiguous
Option 2: vague
Option 3: confused
Option 4: clear
Correct Answer: clear
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
An explicit statement or piece of information leaves no room for doubt or confusion. Similarly, a clear statement is straightforward, leaving little or no room for misinterpretation.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Question : Given below are four sentences, three of which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order. A. Ahimsaka had been the most promising disciple at Takshashila. B. As a result, they hatched a conspiracy against him and got him banished. C. His guru was so impressed with him that he asked other disciples to emulate him. D. This made some of them very jealous of Ahimsaka and they wanted to get rid of him.
Option 1: ACDB
Option 2: ABDC
Option 3: ADBC
Option 4: ABCD
Correct Answer: ACDB
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
A. "Ahimsaka had been the most promising disciple at Takshashila." - This sentence introduces Ahimsaka and establishes his status as a promising disciple.
C. "His guru was so impressed with him that he asked other disciples to
Question : Which one of the following is not an artificial sweetener?
Option 1: Fructose
Option 2: Saccharin
Option 3: Sucralose
Option 4: Aspartame
Correct Answer: Fructose
Solution : The correct option is Fructose.
Fructose is a naturally occurring sugar present in a variety of fruits, vegetables, and honey. Because it is a naturally occurring sugar, it is not considered an artificial sweetener, whereas artificial sweeteners are manufactured or chemically produced chemicals used to
Question : Read the given passage and select the most appropriate set of words for the blanks.
Humans blink their eyes __________ to flush away the stream of cleansing tears produced by the ducts present in the corners of our eyes. Adults ________ their eyes about 15 times per minute.
Option 1: automatically; blink
Option 2: deliberately; flutter
Option 3: impulsively; wink
Option 4: mechanically; flicker
Correct Answer: automatically; blink
In the context of the passage:
Question : Which of the following is considered to be most influential on the constitution of India?
Option 1: Constitution of USA
Option 2: Constitution of Soviet Russia
Option 3: British Constitution
Option 4: Government of India Act,1935
Correct Answer: Government of India Act,1935
Solution : The correct answer is the Government of India act 1935.
The majority of the provisions of the Constitution of India were taken from the Government of India Act 1935. Provisions like the office of the governor, public service commission, emergency provisions, center-state
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. 31, 37, 49, 67, ?
Option 1: 87
Option 2: 91
Option 3: 89
Option 4: 97
Correct Answer: 91
Solution : Given: 31, 37, 49, 67, ?
Here, add consecutive multiples of 6 to the previous term to get the next term – 31 + 6 = 37, 37 + 12 = 49, 49 + 18 = 67, 67 + 24 = 91
So, the missing
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