Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
I learnt a great lesson from my failure.
Option 1: A great lesson is learnt by me from my failure.
Option 2: A great lesson was learnt by me from my failure.
Option 3: A great lesson is being learnt by me from my failure.
Option 4: A great lesson learnt by me from my failure.
Correct Answer: A great lesson was learnt by me from my failure.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
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 active voice becomes
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.
Marriages, birthday celebrations, meetings, conferences, seminars and many similar events layout (1) _________multi-course feasts with plenty of starters followed by the main course. Later, (2)___________ of food get dumped into dustbins, (3) _________of its value to the hungry poor. Most such gatherings serve buffets. The (4) __________of food wastage is more when people help themselves. They (5)_________. more than what they can eat only to waste the (6) _________Similar wastage is seen when hotels serve (7) _________breakfast buffets. Wherever food is free and (8) __________plenty, people take more. Those fortunate to have (9) _________food forget the plight of those who do not have (10) ___________to eat. Millions of people die of malnutrition and hunger in India.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
Option 1: unmindful
Option 2: careful
Option 3: conscious
Option 4: inattentive
Correct Answer: unmindful
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: In this context, the sentence discusses the wastage of food after events, and the adjective "unmindful" accurately conveys the idea that the organisers are not paying sufficient attention to the value of the food being discarded.
Question : Directions: A cyclist travels towards the east for 2 km and then turns left to travel 1 km. From there, he turns left and travels another 800 meters to reach a tea junction. After a short break, he turns towards the south and travels for 500 meters. From there, he turns right and travels for 1.2 km. Finally, he turns right and travels for 1 km. In which direction is he from his starting position?
Option 1: West
Option 2: North
Option 3: South
Option 4: East
Correct Answer: North
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the direction of the cyclist from the starting position.
Therefore, the cyclist is in the north direction from the starting position. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The train will arrive with five minutes.
Option 1: On five minutes
Option 2: at five minutes
Option 3: by five minutes
Option 4: in five minutes
Correct Answer: in five minutes
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The correct preposition to use when referring to the time it takes for something to happen is "in". "With" is not the appropriate preposition in this context. "In" is the correct preposition to
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution'.
The recent cyclone gave birth to many problems for the people of 24 Parganas in West Bengal.
Option 1: is given birth for
Option 2: was give born to
Option 3: no substitution
Option 4: gives birth with
Correct Answer: no substitution
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
There is no error in the sentence, and it requires no substitution. It uses the correct past participle form of the verb and conveys the intended meaning.
Therefore, the correct answer is: no substitution.
Question : In 1957–58, Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar accidentally discovered which prehistoric archaeological site?
Option 1: Ranakpur
Option 2: Pandua
Option 3: Udaygiri
Option 4: Bhimbetka
Correct Answer: Bhimbetka
Solution : The correct option is Bhimbetka.
Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar is credited with the accidental discovery of the Bhimbetka rock shelters in 1957–58. Located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, Bhimbetka is a significant prehistoric archaeological site known for its rock paintings that provide insights
Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. JURISPRUDENCE
Option 1: PRINCE
Option 2: PRUNE
Option 3: PRESIDENT
Option 4: PREJUDICE
Correct Answer: PRESIDENT
Solution : Given: JURISPRUDENCE
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word JURISPRUDENCE – First option: PRINCE; All the letters of PRINCE are present in the word JURISPRUDENCE. Second option: PRUNE; All the letters of PRUNE are present in the word JURISPRUDENCE. Third option: PRESIDENT;
Question : The relative atomic masses of all elements have been found concerning an atom of:
Option 1: O16
Option 2: S32
Option 3: N15
Option 4: C12
Correct Answer: C12
Solution : The correct option is C12
The relative atomic masses of all elements have been found concerning an atom of carbon-12 (C12). The carbon-12 isotope was chosen as the reference standard for atomic masses. By definition, one atomic mass unit (u) is
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. People consider that Radha is creative in her work.
Option 1: Radha's creativity in her work is considered by others.
Option 2: It is considered that Radha is creative in her work.
Option 3: Creativity in work by Radha is considered by people.
Option 4: People have considered Radha's creativity in her work.
Correct Answer: It is considered that Radha is creative in her work.
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 active sentence becomes
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
I asked my brother for the key to the garage.
Option 1: key in the garage
Option 2: key into the garage.
Option 3: key of garage.
Option 4: No substitution
Correct Answer: No substitution
The sentence requires no substitution, as it uses the correct preposition out of the given options. The sentence conveys that the speaker asked his brother for the garage keys.
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