Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Which one of the following is not an objective of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana?
Option 1: To engage and train rural youths
Option 2: To provide financial aid for start-up local business
Option 3: To employ BPL and SC/ST segments only
Option 4: Employment through skill training programmes
Correct Answer: To provide financial aid for start-up local business
Solution : The correct answer is To provide financial aid for start-up local business
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) aims to train underprivileged rural youth and provide them with jobs that pay at least the minimum wage.
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".
Mr. Roy's (1) / eyes widened (2) / in surprise. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
Since the sentence is grammatically accurate and doesn't need any change.
The sentence conveys the idea that Mr Roy's eyes widened as a reaction to feeling surprised.
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some telescopes are periscopes. Some telescopes are microscopes. Some telescopes are kaleidoscopes. Conclusions: I. Some kaleidoscopes are telescopes. II. Some microscopes are kaleidoscopes. III. Some microscopes are telescopes.
Option 1: Only conclusion III follows
Option 2: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 3: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 4: All the conclusions follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some kaleidoscopes are telescopes – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing kaleidoscopes and telescopes overlap
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
RETRIEVE
Option 1: protect
Option 2: damage
Option 3: restore
Option 4: assist
Correct Answer: damage
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Retrieve means to regain or recover something, often implying bringing it back. The antonym damage is appropriate here because it signifies causing harm or injury, which is the opposite of retrieving or recovering something.
The meanings of the
Question : Directions: Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the question figure – 1. The rectangular type shape with round corners is shifted to one position from left to right until it does not reach the corner and after that again, it shifted to one position from right to left in each box.
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. ABC, EXG, ITK, ?
Option 1: MPO
Option 2: NQL
Option 3: MPL
Option 4: NQO
Correct Answer: MPO
Solution : Given: ABC, EXG, ITK, ?
Add 4 to the positional values of the first and the third letter, and subtract 4 from the second letter of each term to obtain the next term. First letter of the series→A + 4 = E; E + 4
Question : Harappa is situated on the bank of the River:
Option 1: Ganga
Option 2: Ravi
Option 3: Yamuna
Option 4: Sindhu
Correct Answer: Ravi
Solution : The correct answer is Ravi.
The Indus Valley civilisation was discovered for the first time in 1921 at the current site of Harappa in Pakistan's West Punjab state. The city is located on the banks of the Ravi River, a left-bank tributary of the Indus.
Question : Pandit Anokhelal Mishra, a gem among musicians in India, was a renowned player of which of the following instruments?
Option 1: Sitar
Option 2: Tabla
Option 3: Ghatam
Option 4: Sarangi
Correct Answer: Tabla
Solution : The correct answer is Tabla.
Anokhelal Mishra was an Indian tabla player who was a member of the Hindustani classical music Banaras gharana. Anokhelal studied Tabla under Bhairow Prasad Mishra for around fifteen years.
Question : Directions: From the given alternatives, select the word which can be formed using the letters of the given word. MONUMENT
Option 1: TENT
Option 2: MOUNT
Option 3: MOVEMENT
Option 4: TENENT
Correct Answer: MOUNT
Solution : Given: MONUMENT
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word MONUMENT – First option: TENT; The letter T appears two times in the word TENT but in the word MONUMENT, T appears only once. Therefore, all the letters of TENT are not present
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. In digital environments, social media means interaction between individuals in which they generate, communicate, and transfer thoughts and knowledge. Being social has become a fundamental need, demonstrating the effectiveness of humans. People who were unheard of are now able to access information and have a voice because of the magnificent advancements in communication systems. The present generation has the privilege of witnessing some of the most incredible technological advancements in the history of mankind.
Question:
Identify the tone of the passage.
Option 1: Rational
Option 2: Assertive
Option 3: Satirical
Option 4: Scientific
Correct Answer: Rational
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The passage discusses the role of social media and its impact on communication, emphasising the rational and factual aspects of how individuals generate, communicate, and transfer thoughts and knowledge. The passage is informative and logical in presenting
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