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Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam

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Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The gardener pruned all the rose bushes.

Option 1: All the rose bushes are being pruned by the gardener.

Option 2: All the rose bushes were pruned by the gardener.

Option 3: All the rose bushes was pruned by the gardener.

Option 4: All the rose bushes have been pruned by the gardener.

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Correct Answer: All the rose bushes were pruned by the gardener.


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 sentence becomes the subject

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Question : The ______ is aimed at increasing the forest cover.

Option 1: National Mission for a Green India

Option 2: National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

Option 3: Green Skill Development Programme

Option 4: Green Revolution

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Correct Answer: National Mission for a Green India


Solution : The correct answer is the National Mission for a Green India.

The National Mission for Green India (GIM), a component of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), strives to safeguard, restore and enhance India's diminishing forest cover while

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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 the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Appearances are _________.

Option 1: deceptive

Option 2: deception

Option 3: deceptively

Option 4: deceive

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Correct Answer: deceptive


Solution : The correct answer is the first option.

This adjective describes something that is misleading or gives a false impression.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Deception: This noun refers to the act of deceiving or the practice of misleading others.
  • Deceptively: This
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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.
HIJ : NLK :: PQR : ?

Option 1: WUS

Option 2: VUS

Option 3: VTS

Option 4: WTS

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Correct Answer: VTS


Solution : Given:
HIJ : NLK :: PQR : ?

Add 6, 3, and 1 to the first, second, and third letters of the given term to obtain the required term –
H + 6 = N; I + 3 = L; J + 1 = K

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Question : Which of the following pre-historic sites provides archaeological evidence of cattle rearing in the form of hoof marks on clay surfaces?

Option 1: Mahagara

Option 2: Mehrgarh

Option 3: Gufkral

Option 4: Koldihwa

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Correct Answer: Mahagara


Solution : The correct option is Mahagara.

Mahagara, an important prehistoric site of neolithic settlement, offers archaeological evidence of cattle rearing through hoof marks found on clay surfaces. Located in the Belan Valley within the Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh, Mahagara provides valuable insights into early

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Question : Who among the following has served the office of the Prime Minister of India for more than one term?

Option 1: Morarji Desai

Option 2: Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Option 3: Rajiv Gandhi

Option 4: Inder Kumar Gujral

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Correct Answer: Atal Bihari Vajpayee


Solution : The correct option is Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

For multiple terms, Atal Bihari Vajpayee led India as Prime Minister. He served as India's Prime Minister three times.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Prime Ministerial Career

• First term: May 16, 1996- May 31, 1996

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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

We live in (1)_____ age of wonders and miracles. It has been called the 'Age of Science', and different aspects of our lives that changed in the (2)______ centuries have been attributed to science. This is completely true, but it is only one side of the coin. The flip side is that as we have advanced more in the field of technology, something fundamental to humanity has been left behind. Values such as empathy and concern for our fellow human beings are gradually being eroded due to the onslaught of our ever-evolving lifestyles, aided by the marvels of technological advancements. Take the example of the Internet. On one hand, access to information and knowledge at the click of a button is a veritable boon to everyone (especially students), and this has made our lives much simpler. On the other hand, it has severely limited actual contact with teachers, friends, and elders. Thus, the learning that a person (3)_______ is incomplete as he or she cannot easily take the advice that another person can give on the basis of knowledge and practical experience that is at his or her disposal. Today, a small child can access and navigate the Internet with an ease that still astounds (4)_________ from the older generation. But what is even more astounding is the neglect of the basic human traits of friendship, relationships, and family values. Owing to all the technological advancements and gadgets available today, children often miss out on the most enriching childhood experiences, such as playing outdoor games with friends, which (5)_______ from being immensely enjoyable and physically exhilarating, also develops traits such as teamwork and discipline at an early age.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: the

Option 2: an

Option 3: this

Option 4: a

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Correct Answer: an


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The definite article "the" is the appropriate choice for the blank, as it is used before the historical periods. 

Therefore, the complete sentence is: "We live in the age of wonders and miracles."

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Question : Directions: Which one set of letters/numbers when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
h_t_l_tt_lht_m_htt_l

Option 1: hmmttlm

Option 2: tmhmtlm

Option 3: lmtmhmt

Option 4: mmhtltm

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Correct Answer: tmhmtlm


Solution : Given:
h_t_l_tt_lht_m_htt_l

To fill the series we have to divide the series – h_t_ l /_tt _l / ht _m_ / htt_l
Let's check each option –
First option: hmmttlm; hhtml / mtttl / httm

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Question : Directions: Select from the following options, the one which replaces the question mark (?) in the third row.
Row 1: 6, 3, 5, 30
Row 2: 1, 4, 3, 4
Row 3: 9, 2, 4, ?

Option 1: 24

Option 2: 36

Option 3: 18

Option 4: 72

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Correct Answer: 24


Solution : Given:
Row 1: 6, 3, 5, 30
Row 2: 1, 4, 3, 4
Row 3: 9, 2, 4, ?

The pattern is as follows –
Row 1: (6 × 3 × 5) ÷ 3 = 90 ÷ 3 = 30
Row 2: (1 × 4

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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the number that can be placed at the sign of the question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

4 5 8
3 12 ?
5 13 17

Option 1: 15

Option 2: 12

Option 3: 13

Option 4: 9

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Correct Answer: 15


Solution : Subtract the square of the number of row three from the square of row one and then find the square root of the resultant to get the number in the second row.

In column one: (5)2 – (4)2 = 25 – 16 =

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