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Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam

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Question : Which among the following is most helpful in energy savings?

Option 1: Incandescent bulb

Option 2: Fluorescent tube light

Option 3: Compact fluorescent lamp

Option 4: LED bulb

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Correct Answer: LED bulb


Solution : The correct answer is the LED bulb.

High-efficiency LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs are known for their advantages in energy conservation. Compared to conventional incandescent bulbs and even compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), they use substantially less energy.

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Question : For which famous English novel did Sunetra Gupta receive the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996?

Option 1: Cuckold

Option 2: Memories of Rain

Option 3: A New World

Option 4: Disorderly Women

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Correct Answer: Memories of Rain


Solution : The correct answer is Memories of Rains.

Sunetra Gupta wrote her first work of fiction in Bengali. She had translated the poetry of Rabindranath Tagore. Her novel Memories of Rains was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996. The novel was inspired

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Question : The Government of India Act was passed in __________.

Option 1: 1860

Option 2: 1859

Option 3: 1861

Option 4: 1858

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Correct Answer: 1858


Solution : The correct answer is 1858.

The Government of India Act was passed in 1858 after the 1857 revolt. This act was passed to transfer the government and territories of the East India Company to the British Crown. By introducing this act, the British Parliament ended

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Question : Directions: The present age of P is 45 years. 9 years hence, the ages of P and Q will be in the ratio 6 : 7. What is the present age (in years) of Q?

Option 1: 64

Option 2: 54

Option 3: 63

Option 4: 53

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Correct Answer: 54


Solution : Given:
The present age of P is 45 years.
9 years later, the ratio of the ages of P and Q will be 6 : 7

After 9 years, P's age will be 45 + 9 = 54 years
Let, P and Q's ages after

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Question : Directions: Three positions of a dice are given below. Identify the number on the face opposite to 6.

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 4

Option 3: 5

Option 4: 6

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Correct Answer: 4


Solution : By taking the below given two positions of the dice –

It is visible that the numbers 3 and, 5 are common in both the positions of the dice. So, by the rule of two common numbers, the remaining numbers will be opposites.

Thus, 4

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Question : Which of the following foods gives instant energy to athletes?

Option 1: Cheese

Option 2: Glucose

Option 3: Ghee

Option 4: Vitamins

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Correct Answer: Glucose


Solution : The correct option is Glucose

Glucose is a vital source of quick energy for humans. Cells use the glycolysis mechanism to metabolise glucose. This process produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and breaks down glucose quickly into smaller molecules. Compared to other energy sources such as fats

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Question : Which of the following tissues are responsible for the secondary growth of plants?

Option 1: Cortex

Option 2: Cambium

Option 3: Phloem

Option 4: Xylem

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Correct Answer: Cambium


Solution : The correct option is Cambium

Secondary growth occurs in dicotyledonous plants (dicots) and some gymnosperms, whereas most monocotyledonous plants (monocots) have little or no secondary development. The tissues involved in secondary growth are of two categories. The vascular cambium is a thin layer of meristematic

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
TIMID

Option 1: courageous

Option 2: bold

Option 3: confident

Option 4: humble

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: humble


Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.

ExplanationTimid implies a lack of confidence or shyness, and among the options, humble is the closest synonym. Both words suggest a modest or reserved demeanour. Therefore, in this context, "humble" is the most appropriate synonym for

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Question : Part ______ of the Indian Constitution deals with finance, property, contracts and suits.

Option 1: X

Option 2: VI

Option 3: XII

Option 4: VIII

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Correct Answer: XII


Solution : The correct answer is XII.

Financial provisions about taxation, the definition of various funds, property ownership rights and borrowing by the Union and State governments are included in Part XII of the Constitution.

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Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter from the given alternatives. 

Option 1: MLK

Option 2: NPR

Option 3: XWV

Option 4: EDC

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Correct Answer: NPR


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: MLK; M – 1 = L; K + 1 = L
Second option: NPR; N + 2 = P; P + 2 = R
Third option: XWV; X – 1 = W; V + 1 = W 
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