Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 40, 53, 68, ?, 104,125, 148
Option 1: 85
Option 2: 86
Option 3: 72
Option 4: 74
Correct Answer: 85
Solution : Given: 40, 53, 68, ?, 104,125, 148
Add consecutive odd numbers starting from 13 in increasing order, to get the missing number in the series – 40 + 13 = 53; 53 + 15 = 68; 68 + 17 = 85; 85 + 19 =
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. As I was sitting in the back of the theatre, I couldn't see the performance very well.
Option 1: As I was sitting
Option 2: I couldn't see
Option 3: in the back of the theatre
Option 4: the performance very well
Correct Answer: in the back of the theatre
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
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".
Our social science teacher told (1) / to study the map of the world (2) / for a test. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.
There is an error in the absence of the pronoun us in the sentence.
The pronoun us should be used after being told to convey the intended meaning that the social science teacher instructed the
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In India, as perhaps in many other countries of the world, trees have been held in veneration since______ times.
Option 1: vintage
Option 2: ancient
Option 3: antique
Option 4: retro
Correct Answer: ancient
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Ancient means belonging to the very distant past, and it is suitable for describing the long-standing veneration of trees.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Joshi go for a ____ walk just before dinner.
Option 1: vibrant
Option 2: brisk
Option 3: vivacious
Option 4: slow
Correct Answer: brisk
It means quick and energetic. A brisk walk suggests a fast-paced and refreshing walk, which is suitable for the context.
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.
Anger is the most dangerous (1) _______as we lose control of (2) _________when in its grip. The (3) _________of such behaviour can be severe. The first (4) __________ of anger is that harsh words may (5) __________the other person deeply. Many relationships are affected (6) _________because of anger, which may cause (7) __________and hatred. What are we (8) __________from anger? Nothing. It can disturb the people (9) _________ you. Anger may become your biggest weakness, and you may be (10) __________ others to take advantage of it.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: outcome
Option 2: sequel
Option 3: origin
Option 4: conclusion
Correct Answer: outcome
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: In this context, the sentence is discussing the first consequence or result of anger, specifically that harsh words may deeply affect the other person. The word outcome accurately captures this idea, referring to the result or
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. ABCDE, BDAEC, DEBCA, ?
Option 1: EACDB
Option 2: ECADB
Option 3: EDCAB
Option 4: ECDAB
Correct Answer: ECDAB
Solution : Given: ABCDE, BDAEC, DEBCA, ?
The letters are changing their position in the following manner –
So, the next term is ECDAB. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Do we need high taxes on senior citizens' savings?
Option 1: Do we need senior citizens' savings on high taxes?
Option 2: Are senior citizens' high taxes needed for savings?
Option 3: Do senior citizens need high taxes on their savings?
Option 4: Are high taxes needed on senior citizens' savings?
Correct Answer: Are high taxes needed on senior citizens' savings?
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Passive voice involves rearranging the structure of a sentence so that the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing the action itself. In passive voice constructions, the subject
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 16 : 48 :: 49 : ? :: 144 : 432
Option 1: 147
Option 2: 114
Option 3: 136
Option 4: 124
Correct Answer: 147
Solution : Given: 16 : 48 :: 49 : ? :: 144 : 432
Like, 16 : 50→16 × 3 = 48 144 : 338→144 × 3 = 432 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 49 : ?→49 × 3 = 147
So, 147 is the required
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.
It was a dark autumn night. The old banker was walking (1)______ and down his study and remembering (2)______ fifteen years before, he (3)______ given a party one autumn evening. (4)______ had been many clever men present (5)______ they had interesting conversations. (6)______ other things they had talked (7)______ capital punishment. The (8)______ of the guests, among (9)______ were many journalists and intellectual men, (10)______ of the death penalty.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 9.
Option 1: whom
Option 2: only
Option 3: same
Option 4: what
Correct Answer: whom
Whom is the correct pronoun, as it is an object form of the pronoun who to refer to people. It helps convey that the majority of the guests were composed of journalists and intellectual men.
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