Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: One morning while going to college, Palak meets her friend Leela on a crossing. When they greet each other, Palak notices that Leela's shadow is exactly on her (Palak's) right. In which direction was Palak moving to go to her college?
Option 1: East
Option 2: North
Option 3: South
Option 4: West
Correct Answer: South
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
As the sun rises in the East in the morning, the shadow will be formed in the opposite direction of the sun. Here, the shadow is formed to the left of Leela, so
Question : What is the rank of India in the World Happiness Index 2020?
Option 1: 108
Option 2: 126
Option 3: 144
Option 4: 132
Correct Answer: 144
Solution : The correct answer is 144.
India's rank in the World Happiness Index 2020 was 144 out of 150. The World Happiness Report has been published since 2012 by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the report typically awards rankings to 150 countries
Question : Which apparatus is used in the laboratory for measuring the heat capacity of a substance?
Option 1: Manometer
Option 2: Hygrometer
Option 3: Colorimeter
Option 4: Calorimeter
Correct Answer: Calorimeter
Solution : The correct option is the Calorimeter.
A calorimeter is a device used in laboratories to determine a substance's heat capacity. It is a tool used to quantify the amount of heat exchanged in various processes, such as chemical reactions and physical transformations.
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).
Mary wondered if the other girls were as excited as she was.
(1) that
(2) whether
(3) that if
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence is grammatically and structurally correct and does not require any improvement.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Mirror : Reflection :: Glass : ?
Option 1: Repulsion
Option 2: Retention
Option 3: Refraction
Option 4: Retraction
Correct Answer: Refraction
Solution : Given: Mirror : Reflection :: Glass : ?
Like, the purpose of a mirror is to reflect an image. Similarly, the purpose of a glass is to refract an image.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the question. Another feature of the post-Cold War era is that since the West has become the victor of the East-West ideological rivalry, Western systems and Western influences, in general, have started to dominate the whole world. For example, the United States has visibly enhanced its influence in the Middle East and in the Caucasus since the end of the Cold War. The invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in August 1990 and the following Gulf Crisis, in a way, created an opportunity for the United States to exercise its hegemonic power in the Middle East. In the following years, in the absence of a counterpower, the influence of the United States increased further. With the military operation in Afghanistan and the invasion of Iraq after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the United States perpetuated its dominance in the region. The region of the Caucasus was formerly under the Russian sphere of influence. But the United States managed to enter this energy-rich region with some new allies that used to be part of the Soviet Union, such as Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Georgia. Although Russia certainly did not want the United States' presence in the region, its ability to prevent it has remained limited. Likewise, NATO expanded to include Eastern Europe, a region that also used to be under Soviet influence. Russia, in the beginning, tried to resist NATO expansion, posing several threats, including creating a counter defense organisation. But it was eventually convinced by the project of "partnership for peace," through which it preserved many of its privileges in Eastern European countries.
Question: According to the passage, when did Iraq invade Kuwait?
Option 1: Septmber 2011
Option 2: Septmeber 1990
Option 3: August 2011
Option 4: August 1990
Correct Answer: August 1990
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The passage mentions that Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990. This event is highlighted in the context of the post-Cold War era, where the author discusses the consequences of the invasion, such as providing the United
Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.
Option 1: RVV
Option 2: ADW
Option 3: EHS
Option 4: JMN
Correct Answer: RVV
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: RVV; R + 4 = V, V is the opposite letter of E, not V. Second option: ADW; A + 3 = D, D is the opposite letter of W. Third option: EHS; E + 3 = H,
Question : Comprehension: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. Difficult times could create feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and fear. As we navigate through undesirable situations and uncertainties, we find that the negativity surrounding the problems consumes our minds. It is in those times that we have to exert ourselves to change our perspective and adopt a more positive and solution-driven attitude. Wise people have always chosen to leverage adversities as opportunities for growth and progress rather than succumb to negative thought patterns. Saint Kabir described how different people respond when challenged by problems: "Gold, virtuous people, and saints are resilient; you may break them a hundred times and yet they will re-join. In contrast, negative people and clay pots are fragile; once shattered, they are broken forever." The distinguishing feature of the successful is that they have a mindset that enables them to remain positive in the face of adversity and even utilise the negative situation for their benefit. The eagle can teach us a few lessons on this. When the storm starts blowing, it does not cower down before it. It flies to a higher point and waits for the wind to blow over. When the storm sets in, the eagle spreads its wings and uses the draft of the wind to rise higher and higher in the sky. It does not run away from the storm; rather, it uses the storm to its advantage. While the storm rages below, the eagle soars above it. The winning attitude to overcome despair and stress is to realise that adversities have opportunities inherent in them, and opportunities do not come without problems. Hence, difficulties and obstacles have a positive side to them as they make us grow from within. A gem gets polished with friction. The finest steel is produced by putting it on fire. Similarly, the more hardships we face, the stronger we become.
Question: As per the passage, when we face difficult times:
Option 1: we become passively engaged in overcoming them
Option 2: our minds get overcome by negative thoughts
Option 3: we start changing our views on life
Option 4: we look at them as opportunities for improvement
Correct Answer: our minds get overcome by negative thoughts
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The passage highlights how difficult times can lead to feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and fear. It mentions how the negativity surrounding problems can consume our minds during such challenging periods. This
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, NORTHERN is written as RONEHTRN, and OPPONENT is written as PPOENONT. How will ORGANIZE be written in that language?
Option 1: GROIANZE
Option 2: GROINAEZ
Option 3: GROINAZE
Option 4: GRIONAZE
Correct Answer: GROINAZE
Solution : Given: NORTHERN is written as RONEHTRN and OPPONENT is written as PPOENONT.
Shuffle the position of letters of NORTHERN and OPPONENT as shown to obtain the required code –
Thus, NORTHERN is coded as RONEHTRN.
Thus, OPPONENT is coded as PPOENONT. Similarly, follow the same
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relation among the given set of classes. Lion, Elephant, Animal
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Lions and Elephants both are different animals but both come under animals. Therefore, the circle of the lion and elephant are not intersect but both circles are completely inside the circle of the animal. The Venn diagram is –
Hence, the second option is correct.
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