Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
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 blank. On Hauz Khas Road, at the entrance to the pedestrianised Hauz Khas Village, the guard (1)________ the barrier asks you to halt and directs (2)______ to the parking lot. It's 5 p.m. and the parking lot is nearly empty as shops are closed and there are (3)________ any shoppers. There aren't many people on the lane leading to the (4)_________ area either. This is unusual for HKV (as it is popularly known) (5)_______ it is one of Delhi's popular shopping areas. Initially a hub for designer (6)________, the HKV experience (7)_________ a throbbing mix of cafes, art galleries, curio shops, gyms, and, of course, fashion boutiques. The quirky neighbourhood was a hit (8)_________ with youngsters and tourists for its happening nightlife. These days, however, night comes hours (9)______ dusk at HKV, as you can only see street dogs, security guards, a few takeaway joint managers, and bored shop attendants (10)________ to reach home early.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 8.
Option 1: particular
Option 2: particularity
Option 3: particulars
Option 4: particularly
Correct Answer: particularly
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
"Particularly" is an adverb that is used to emphasise or specify something, and in this context, it helps convey that the HKV was specifically hit among the youngsters.
Therefore, the correct answer is particularly.
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown in the following figures. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 2,11, 28, 53, ?, 127
Option 1: 86
Option 2: 92
Option 3: 74
Option 4: 98
Correct Answer: 86
Solution : Given: 2,11, 28, 53, ?, 127
The pattern is as follows –
So, the required missing number in the series is 86. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The light is composed of small particles, called_______.
Option 1: proton
Option 2: electron
Option 3: photon
Option 4: alpha particle
Correct Answer: photon
Solution : The correct answer is the photon.
Small particles called photons make up light. Both wave-like and particle-like characteristics can be seen in these basic particles. Electromagnetic radiation, which includes visible light, radio waves, microwaves, X-rays, and gamma rays, is made up primarily of photons.
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".
My friend Sahib (1) / is one of the best football player (2) / in the country. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The word player should be replaced with players to convey the intended meaning that the speaker's friend Sahib is considered one of the best football players in the country. One of them implies that there
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (1 and 2) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. It is said that health is wealth. A. He uses his health for work. B. He doesn't talk about his health. C. A healthy person can do his work well. D. He reads about medical columns in newspapers and watches television programs. 2. He does not even imagine being ill.
Option 1: BDCA
Option 2: CDBA
Option 3: ABCD
Option 4: DCBA
Correct Answer: CDBA
Solution : The second option is correct.
Explanation:
The paragraph starts by stating the well-known saying "Health is wealth," followed by sentence C, which emphasises that a healthy person can perform their work effectively, highlighting the connection between health and productivity. It is then followed by Sentence
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 420, 462, 506, ?, 600, 650, 702
Option 1: 564
Option 2: 552
Option 3: 562
Option 4: 554
Correct Answer: 552
Solution : Given: 420, 462, 506, ?, 600, 650, 702
In the above-given series, add consecutive even numbers to the previous numbers to get the next numbers. 420 + 42 = 462, 462 + 44 = 506, 506 + 46 = 552, 552 + 48 = 600,
Question : Directions: Select the related letter/number from the given alternatives. $\frac{C}{L}:\frac{24}{27}:\frac{E}{N}:\:?$
Option 1: $\frac{54}{50}$
Option 2: $\frac{56}{45}$
Option 3: $\frac{125}{197}$
Option 4: $\frac{56}{54}$
Correct Answer: $\frac{56}{45}$
Solution : Given: $\frac{C}{L}:\frac{24}{27}:\frac{E}{N}:\:?$
Like, $\frac{C}{L}$ = $\frac{3\:\times\:9}{12\:\times\:(3\:–\;1)}$ = $\frac{3\:\times\:9}{12\:\times\:2}$ = $\frac{27}{24}$ Now, reciprocal of $\frac{27}{24}$ = $\frac{24}{27}$ Thus, $\frac{C}{L}$ is related to $\frac{24}{27}$.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for $\frac{E}{N}$ – Like, $\frac{E}{N}$ = $\frac{5\:\times\:9}{14\:\times\:(5\:–\;1)}$ = $\frac{5\:\times\:9}{14\:\times\:4}$ = $\frac{45}{56}$ Now, reciprocal of $\frac{45}{56}$ = $\frac{56}{45}$
So,
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? GROW, NJGG, ?, BTQA, ILIK
Option 1: YDER
Option 2: VIWQ
Option 3: PSJW
Option 4: UBYQ
Correct Answer: UBYQ
Solution : Given: GROW, NJGG, ?, BTQA, ILIK
In the above-given series, add 7 and 10 to the place values of the first and fourth letters and subtract 8 from the place values of the second and third letters of the previous term to get the next
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Dalal Street houses the headquarters of the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Option 1: The headquarters of the Bombay Stock Exchange is being housed on Dalal Street.
Option 2: The headquarters of the Bombay Stock Exchange are housed on Dalal Street.
Option 3: Dalal Street is housed the headquarters of the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Option 4: The headquarters of the Bombay Stock Exchange is housed by Dalal Street.
Correct Answer: The headquarters of the Bombay Stock Exchange are housed on Dalal Street.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
A passive voice sentence is one where the subject of the sentence undergoes the action rather than performing it. In the original sentence, "Dalal Street houses the
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