Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Which of the following universities secured the top place in the medal tally of the "Khelo India University Games 2020"?
Option 1: Delhi University
Option 2: Punjab University
Option 3: Savitribai Phule University
Option 4: Jawaharlal Nehru University
Correct Answer: Punjab University
Solution : The correct answer is Punjab University.
In the 2020 edition of the Khelo India competition, a total of 206 gold, 206 silver and 286 bronze medals were conferred. Fencing and Rugby made their debut in this edition. Punjab University stood out as the
Question : Directions: Select the set of classes the relationship between which is best illustrated by the Venn diagram given below.
Option 1: Brothers, Fathers, Uncles
Option 2: Farmers, Sisters, Brothers
Option 3: Farmers, Uncles, Males
Option 4: Mothers, Females, Nephews
Correct Answer: Farmers, Uncles, Males
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: Brothers, Fathers, Uncles; some brothers can be fathers as well as uncles. It means all of them have a common area. Therefore, this is incorrect. Second option: Farmers, Sisters, Brothers; some sisters and brothers can be
Question : Which of the following nations/monarchies was a part of the coalition called "Central Powers" in World War I?
Option 1: France
Option 2: Austria-Hungary
Option 3: Russia
Option 4: Britain
Correct Answer: Austria-Hungary
Solution : The correct answer is Austria-Hungary.
During World War I, nations aligned themselves into two major coalitions. Those who signed the Triple Entente, which included England, France, and Russia, formed the Allied Powers. Conversely, the Triple Alliance, comprising Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy, constituted the Central Powers.
Question : Direction: In the following question, which one set of letters/numbers when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
_cdb_ddb_db_c_d
Option 1: bbbcc
Option 2: cccbc
Option 3: bbcbb
Option 4: ccbcc
Correct Answer: cccbc
Solution : Given: _cdb_ddb_db_c_d
To fill the series we have to divide the series – Let's check each option – _cdb_ddb_db_c_d First option: bbbcc; By applying this we get the series bcd bbd dbb dbc ccd Second option: cccbc; By applying this we get the series ccd
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the given sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (12, 9, 4) (18, 9, 6)
Option 1: (20, 12, 10)
Option 2: (14, 10, 7)
Option 3: (15, 12, 7)
Option 4: (12, 16, 3)
Correct Answer: (12, 16, 3)
Solution : Given: (12, 9, 4); (18, 9, 6)
Divide the first number by the third number, and then find the square of the resultant number to obtain the second number in the given set of numbers – ⇒ (12, 9, 4)→(12 ÷ 4)2
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Is it ever possible to create a supposed cure for all diseases and problems in this world?
Option 1: an elixir
Option 2: a panacea
Option 3: a nostrum
Option 4: a facsimile
Correct Answer: a panacea
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Panacea is something that solves all problems. It means a solution or a treatment that claims to cure all problems or diseases, irrespective of their complexity. This is the correct choice to substitute the underlined part
Question : Who has been re-appointed, in August 2019, as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team till 2021 by the Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC)?
Option 1: Ravi Shastri
Option 2: Anil Kumble
Option 3: Gary Kirsten
Option 4: John Wright
Correct Answer: Ravi Shastri
Solution : The correct answer is Ravi Shastri.
Ravi Shastri was reappointed by the Cricket Advisory Committee led by Kapil Dev as the head coach of the Indian men's Cricket team from August 2019 till 2021. Ravi Shastri is a former Indian cricketer and a
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
The team dwelt with / their performance / in the last quarter.
Option 1: their performance
Option 2: in the last quarter.
Option 3: No error
Option 4: The team dwelt with
Correct Answer: The team dwelt with
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The correct phrase should be, the team dealt with instead of dwelt with. Here, dwelt means to live in a certain place. However, in this context, the intended word should be dealt with,
Question : Which of the following holy sites of Buddhism became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002?
Option 1: Mahaparinirvana Temple at Kapilavastu.
Option 2: Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi.
Option 3: Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath.
Option 4: Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya.
Correct Answer: Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya.
Solution : The correct option is the Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya.
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya in Bihar is the holy site of Buddhism that became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. This site is particularly
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The sum of the square root of the first number and the cube root of the second number is equal to the third number – Row I: $\sqrt[2]{16}$ + $\sqrt[3]{27}$ = 4 + 3 = 7 Row II: $\sqrt[2]{25}$ +$ \sqrt[3]{8}$ = 5 + 2
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