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Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam

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Question : Which of the following is a form of folk music, mainly belonging to the state of West Bengal?

Option 1: Mando

Option 2: Kajri

Option 3: Baul

Option 4: Lotia

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Baul


Solution : The correct answer is Baul.

The Baul are a mysterious group of minstrels or bards from the Bengal region, which includes Bangladesh, West Bengal, Tripura and the Barak Valley in the Indian state of Assam. They combine aspects of Sahaja and Sufism. Bauls are

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To cut corners

Option 1: To reduce corners in a building to save space

Option 2: To save money and economise

Option 3: To cut the corners of a cloth for stitching

Option 4: To remove sharp edges in furniture

Team Careers360 7th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: To save money and economise


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

When someone cuts corners, he is trying to reduce costs, often at the expense of quality or proper procedures. This can be seen in various contexts, such as in business, construction, or any

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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Finland is a country of vast green forests, beautiful Baltic islands, windswept Arctic mountains and (1) _________blue lakes. These pristine and picturesque landscapes (2) _________a habitat for many wild animals and birds including (3) ___________bears, wolves, eagles, cranes and swans, as well as (4) ___________world's rarest seals. Birdwatchers flock to Finland to find (5) __________that are hard to spot anywhere else in Europe. Keen wildlife photographers (6) __________come here to enjoy excursions and facilities that enable (7) __________to get spectacular shots of the amazing animals in their (8) __________settings. Some of the great places to preserve these (9)___________include Finland's forty national parks, which are open to (10) __________all year round.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.

Option 1: magnificent

Option 2: malicious

Option 3: melodious

Option 4: majority

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: magnificent


Solution : The most appropriate option is the first option.

Explanation:
 Magnificent fits the context perfectly, emphasising the grandeur and splendour of animals like bears, wolves, eagles, cranes, and swans. They are seen as majestic or splendid creatures in their natural habitat.

 

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Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

Initial, they lived in a rented apartment.

Option 1: they lived

Option 2: rented apartment.

Option 3: in a

Option 4: Initial,

Team Careers360 7th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Initial,


Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.

Initial, on its own, is not a complete thought or expression; it lacks a verb. To make it grammatically correct, it should be initially, which functions as an adverb indicating the beginning of a sequence of events.

Therefore,

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Question : Directions: In the following question select the missing figure from the given responses.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : According to the given figures –
The box moves 90° clockwise while the elements under the circle move 180° clockwise.

Therefore, the image in the fourth option is the required missing figure. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

 

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Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

Is there anything else you want to knew?

Option 1: anything else

Option 2: to knew?

Option 3: you want

Option 4: Is there

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: to knew?


Solution : The error lies in the second option.

Explanation:
The error is in the verb form. "Knew" is the past tense of "know", but in this context, the correct form is the base form "know". When forming questions using "want", the base form of the

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Question : Directions: Select the option that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –

Hence, the second option is correct

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She is as fearless _______ a tigress.

Option 1: as

Option 2: so

Option 3: also

Option 4: like

Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: as


Solution : The first option is the correct answer.

When making a comparison of equality, the correct structure is "as + adjective + as". In this context, the sentence expresses that she is as fearless as a tigress. The word "as" serves as the connector in the

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Question : With which of the following countries is "Khon", the masked drama dance performance depicting the glory of Lord Rama, associated?

Option 1: Vietnam

Option 2: Indonesia

Option 3: Thailand

Option 4: Japan

Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Thailand


Solution : The correct option is Thailand.

"Khon" is a traditional masked dance drama that originated in Thailand. It is associated with Thai culture and is particularly known for depicting the glory of Lord Rama, the legendary hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana. 

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