Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : The Mughal Gardens, situated on the premises of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India in New Delhi, are open to the public in the months of ___ every year.
Option 1: January and February
Option 2: February and March
Option 3: March and April
Option 4: April and May
Correct Answer: February and March
Solution : The correct option is February and March
The Mughal Garden is only accessible to the general public in February and March when the flowers are in their prime. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. The garden is
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
OBSOLESCENCE
Option 1: modernity
Option 2: objectivity
Option 3: impartiality
Option 4: annoyance
Correct Answer: modernity
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Obsolescence refers to the process or condition of becoming outdated. Modernity refers to the quality or condition of being modern, contemporary, or up-to-date. It contrasts with obsolescence, as something modern is current and relevant, and thus is
Question : Which of the following is/are the Bharat Ratna recipient/s?
Option 1: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Option 2: Sachin Tendulkar
Option 3: Lata Mangeshkar
Option 4: All options are correct
Correct Answer: All options are correct
Solution : The correct option is All options are correct.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an Indian politician who held the position of Prime Minister for three years. In 2014, he received the Bharat Ratna Award. Lata Mangeshkar is regarded as one of the most
Question : The word laterite, as used in the "laterite soil", has been derived from the Latin word that means:
Option 1: Rock
Option 2: Silica
Option 3: Calcium
Option 4: Brick
Correct Answer: Brick
Solution : The correct answer is Brick.
"Laterite" comes from the Latin word "later", which means "brick". It is extensively used to make bricks. The soil is found in the north and eastern parts of the Shillong plateau in the northeastern states, on the peaks of
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
The movie Jumanji is base on a children's book of the same title.
Option 1: No substitution
Option 2: is based of
Option 3: is based upon
Option 4: is being based by
Correct Answer: is based upon
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The verb is based indicates the present tense and the preposition upon is the appropriate choice to convey the relationship between the movie and the children's book. The phrase is based upon, is the appropriate usage
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SOBER is written as THFTY. How will FIRST be written in that code language?
Option 1: VVUML
Option 2: VVVNL
Option 3: VVVOK
Option 4: VTVNK
Correct Answer: VVVNL
Solution : Given: SOBER is written as THFTY.
Add 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in the positional value of SOBER and reverse the order as shown, to obtain the required code –
Thus, SOBER is coded as THFTY. Similarly, by following the same pattern for FIRST
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. EG, JL, OQ, ?
Option 1: TV
Option 2: TU
Option 3: VT
Option 4: UT
Correct Answer: TV
Solution : Given: EG, JL, OQ, ?
Add 5 to the place values of each letter of the previous terms to get the next term in the series –
EG→E + 5 = J; G + 5 = L→JL JL→J + 5 = O; L + 5
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. His employer trusts him completely.
Option 1: He has been completely trusted by his employer.
Option 2: He was completely trusted by his employer.
Option 3: His employer was completely trusted by him.
Option 4: He is completely trusted by his employer.
Correct Answer: He is completely trusted by his employer.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth 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 in the
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair in the given alternatives.
Option 1: 7 – 81
Option 2: 9 – 121
Option 3: 11 – 169
Option 4: 5 – 47
Correct Answer: 5 – 47
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: 7 – 81→(7 + 2)2 = (9)2 = 81 Second option: 9 – 121→(9 + 2)2 = (11)2 = 121 Third option: 11 – 169→(11 + 2)2 = (13)2 =
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. HARMONY
Option 1: creativity
Option 2: friendship
Option 3: understanding
Option 4: discord
Correct Answer: discord
Explanation: "Harmony" refers to a state of agreement or peaceful coexistence. Its antonym, "discord" represents a lack of agreement, disagreement, or conflict.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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