Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : The rise in unemployment in India due to the 2008 financial crisis was an example of:
Option 1: involuntary unemployment
Option 2: seasonal unemployment
Option 3: cyclical unemployment
Option 4: structural unemployment
Correct Answer: cyclical unemployment
Solution : The correct option is cyclical unemployment.
Cyclical unemployment was demonstrated by the increase in joblessness in India following the 2008 financial crisis. An example of unemployment that results from variations in the business cycle is cyclical unemployment. It is directly correlated with the
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. AGILE
Option 1: energetic
Option 2: prompt
Option 3: lethargic
Option 4: youthful
Correct Answer: lethargic
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Agile means to be quick and well-coordinated in movement. Lethargic means having little energy and feeling unwilling and unable to do anything. It is clear that "agile" and "lethargic" have opposite meanings.
The meanings of other words are
Question : Which of the following organisations declared October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence?
Option 1: UN General Assembly
Option 2: World peace Forum
Option 3: Gandhi Peace Foundation
Option 4: UNESCO
Correct Answer: UN General Assembly
Solution : The correct option is the UN General Assembly.
The International Day of Non-Violence was declared on October 2 by the United Nations General Assembly on June 15, 2007. This date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a leader in
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Just wait and see ___ happens.
Option 1: what
Option 2: where
Option 3: how
Option 4: which
Correct Answer: what
Solution : The first option is the correct answer since 'what' fits perfectly in the sentence. 'What' is appropriate in this context to introduce the question of what will happen. It indicates that the speaker is asking the listener to be patient and see the outcome.
'Which'
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Good Conductor : Copper :: Bad Conductor : ?
Option 1: Iron
Option 2: Aluminium
Option 3: Wood
Option 4: Coal
Correct Answer: Wood
Solution : Given: Good Conductor : Copper :: Bad Conductor : ?
Like, Good Conductor : Copper; copper is a good conductor of electricity. Similarly, Bad Conductor : ?; wood is a bad conductor of electricity.
So, wood is the correct answer. Hence, the third option is
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the given sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (339, 440, 541) (201, 302, 403)
Option 1: (388, 488, 590)
Option 2: (332, 432, 533)
Option 3: (437, 538, 639)
Option 4: (536, 638, 738)
Correct Answer: (437, 538, 639)
Solution : Given: (339, 440, 541); (201, 302, 403)
Add 101 to the first and second numbers, to get the second and third numbers respectively – (339, 440, 541)→339 + 101 = 440; 440 + 101 = 541 (201, 302, 403)→201 + 101 = 302;
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'.
He appealed for the court to change its decision.
Option 1: appealed to the court
Option 2: appealed the court
Option 3: appealed for the court
Option 4: No substitution
Correct Answer: appealed to the court
Solution : The first option is correct.
In this context, appealed to the court is more accurate, as it is the correct preposition to reflect the action of making an appeal directly to the court.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "He appealed to the
Question : Sikandra in Agra houses the mausoleum of:
Option 1: Akbar
Option 2: Humayun
Option 3: Aurangzeb
Option 4: Jahangir
Correct Answer: Akbar
Solution : The correct answer is Akbar.
Sikandra in Agra houses the mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar's tomb, situated in Sikandra, is an architectural marvel that combines elements of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist and Jain designs. The construction of the tomb was commissioned by
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The sight chosen for the school building is good.
(1) eye-sight
(2) side
(3) site
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The word "site" in this context means a place or location. "Sight" means something that is seen or the ability to see. These words are homophones.
Therefore, the correct sentence is "The site chosen
Question : Cricketer MS Dhoni was granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army of India in the year:
Option 1: 2011
Option 2: 2013
Option 3: 2012
Option 4: 2014
Correct Answer: 2011
Solution : The correct answer is 2011.
Cricketer MS Dhoni was granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army of India in the year 2011. This prestigious honour was bestowed upon him in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket and his
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