Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
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.
Another farmer's cotton harvest increased from 10 quintals to 14 quintals (1)_____ using pesticides and fertilisers on the suggestion (2)_____ the local agriculture extension officer. "I (3)______ doubts as I was going for organic cotton for the (4)_____ time," he said, "but I saved eight thousand rupees per acre (5)____ costs." He sold his cotton for almost seven lakhs, (6)______ he wants to use for his daughter's studies and to (7)________ a new house. Another farmer said he's got the first (8)' ________ crop' of his life this year. The 53-year-old used to grow red gram on his (9)_______ field. "But thanks to a government project, my village tank is full, and I could (10)_________ paddy in the Rabi season." He reaped 66 quintals from his two acres.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 6.
Option 1: these
Option 2: when
Option 3: which
Option 4: those
Correct Answer: which
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"Which" is used here to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the preceding noun, in this case, the seven lakhs earned from selling cotton. It connects the fact of selling the cotton for seven lakhs
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 50 * 95 * 19 * 15 * 3 * 1
Option 1: =, ÷, +, ×, ×
Option 2: +, =, ÷, +, +
Option 3: +, ×, ×, =, ÷
Option 4: ×, +, =, ÷, ×
Correct Answer: =, ÷, +, ×, ×
Solution : Given: 50 * 95 * 19 * 15 * 3 * 1
Replace * with the mathematical signs and solve the equations one by one using BODMAS. Let's check the given options – First option: =, ÷, +, ×, × ⇒
Question : Magnesium is present in which of the following?
Option 1: Chlorophyll
Option 2: Haemoglobin
Option 3: Cytochrome
Option 4: ATP
Correct Answer: Chlorophyll
Solution : The correct option is Chlorophyll.
Chlorophyll, the green pigment found in plant cells called chloroplasts, is composed of magnesium. For plants to create carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water, they need sunlight for photosynthesis, which is facilitated by chlorophyll.
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case, no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
A certain amount of (mystic) exudes his own charm.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
The word mystic should be replaced with mysticism to convey the intended meaning that the person is studying their charm deeply or spiritually. Mysticism refers to the belief in spiritual truth, often involving experiences that are considered mysterious
Question : Directions: Select the number that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 14 : 238 :: 18 : ?
Option 1: 301
Option 2: 342
Option 3: 651
Option 4: 405
Correct Answer: 342
Solution : Given: 14 : 238 :: 18 : ?
Divide the second number by the first number to obtain the required number – Here, 14 : 238→238 ÷ 14 = 17 Let's check the options for 18 – First option: 301→301 is not divisible by 18
Question : Given below are four sentences, three of which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order. A. I learnt to push Lily's wheelchair. B. It was fun to watch Lily roll her eyes to watch the ducks. C. I parked the chair in front of the pond. D. One afternoon, I wheeled her to the park.
Option 1: ACBD
Option 2: ACDB
Option 3: ADCB
Option 4: ABCD
Correct Answer: ADCB
The right order to form a coherent narrative, with the specified reasons, is as follows:
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Experts have shown that those who suffer from social anxieties and find it challenging to find a common language with others can overcome these obstacles by watching movies.
Option 1: Placidity
Option 2: Desperation
Option 3: Solace
Option 4: Unconcern
Correct Answer: Placidity
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In the given context, the underlined word is desperation, which refers to a state of extreme despair or hopelessness. The most appropriate antonym, placidity, refers to a state of calmness or tranquilly. The idea is that
Question : Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
All the roads will have been repaired before the monsoon season.
Option 1: They will repair all the roads before the monsoon season.
Option 2: They are repairing all the roads before the monsoon season.
Option 3: They repaired all the roads before the monsoon season.
Option 4: They will have repaired all the roads before the monsoon season.
Correct Answer: They will have repaired all the roads before the monsoon season.
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Active voice is the voice in which the subject performs the action expressed by the verb. In an active voice construction, the subject is the doer of the
Question : Directions: Select the number that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 108 : 6 :: 256 : ?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Given: 108 : 6 :: 256 : ?
Find the cube of the second number and then divide the resultant number by 2 to obtain the missing term – Here, 108 : 6→63 ÷ 2 = 216 ÷ 2 = 108 Similarly, follow the
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 52 * 4 * 38 * 5 * 5 * 0
Option 1: ×, ×, +, =, ×
Option 2: ÷, =, –, ×, +
Option 3: ×, +, ÷, =, –
Option 4: ÷, =, –, ÷, ×
Correct Answer: ÷, =, –, ×, +
Solution : Given: 52 * 4 * 38 * 5 * 5 * 0
Replace * with the mathematical signs and solve the equations one by one using the BODMAS. Let's check the given options – First option: ×, ×, +, =, ×
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