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Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam

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Question : Hereditary characteristics are passed on from parent to the off-spring chiefly through ________.

Option 1: genes

Option 2: enzymes

Option 3: gametes

Option 4: centrosome

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Correct Answer: genes


Solution : The correct option is genes.

Typically, genes found in DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) are transferred from parent to child to pass on hereditary traits. DNA is an individual's genetic blueprint, containing instructions for the growth, functioning, and features of living organisms.

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

The evidence in the murder case_____ presented before the jury.

Option 1: had

Option 2: has

Option 3: were

Option 4: was

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Correct Answer: was


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation: In this sentence, "evidence" is a singular noun, so it requires a singular verb to agree with it. "Was" is the correct singular form of the verb to use with a singular subject like "evidence".

Therefore, the

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Question : Which of the following is an inland riverine port?

Option 1: Kolkata

Option 2: Paradip

Option 3: Kandla

Option 4: Visakhapatnam

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Correct Answer: Kolkata


Solution : The correct option is Kolkata.

Kolkata is an inland riverine port. The Hooghly River is navigable, and Kolkata serves as a major inland riverine port, playing a crucial role in maritime trade and transportation within the region. The port facilities in Kolkata handle a

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Question : Electrolysis of an aqueous solution of copper sulphate using copper electrodes gives

Option 1: copper at the cathode, and oxygen at the anode

Option 2: copper at the anode, and oxygen at the cathode

Option 3: copper at the cathode, and anodes dissolve to give copper

Option 4: hydrogen at the cathode, and oxygen at the anode

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Correct Answer: copper at the cathode, and oxygen at the anode


Solution : The correct option is copper at the cathode and oxygen at the anode.

Copper is deposited at the cathode and is dissolved at the anode. Consequently, the concentration of copper ions in the solution remains constant.

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Question : NHRC is a statutory public body responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. What does NHRC stand for?

Option 1: National Human Rights Corporation

Option 2: National Human Rights Commission

Option 3: National Human Rights Committee

Option 4: National Human Rights Community

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Correct Answer: National Human Rights Commission


Solution : The correct answer is the National Human Rights Commission.

On October 12, 1993, India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was founded. The Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, as revised by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006, is

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

People are tired of staying indoors in artificial lights in view of the pandemic and (1) ____________a sedentary lifestyle. They are yearning to reconnect with (2) _________and 'rewilding' is becoming a key trend in 2021. 'Rewilding' is about going (3) _________to our 'caveman/woman' life by soaking in the sun, (4) ___________barefoot on sand and grass, drinking water from natural (5) _________, and bathing in rivers. The (6) __________of 'outdoor living' is all about spending time in nature, irrespective of the weather, through simple (7) __________that are free of cost, like walking, camping, or fishing with loved ones. 'Earthing' is a therapeutic activity, which can be performed (8) __________All you need to do is to take off your shoes and place your bare feet and hands directly on the (9) __________, whether it is in a park or at the beach. Another trend is the Japanese way to beat stress - 'forest-bathing'. You can 'forest-bathe' wherever there is an (10)_____________of trees, including a nearby park.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 6.

Option 1: rule

Option 2: view

Option 3: concept

Option 4: opinion

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Correct Answer: concept


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

The word concept refers to an abstract idea or a general notion. In this context, it fits because outdoor living is an idea or philosophy about spending time in nature.

Therefore, the right word to fill in

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Question : __________are also known as monsoon forests.

Option 1: Montane forests

Option 2: Semi-evergreen forests

Option 3: Tropical evergreen forests

Option 4: Tropical deciduous forests

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Correct Answer: Tropical deciduous forests


Solution : The correct answer is Tropical deciduous forests.

Tropical deciduous forests are also known as monsoon forests. These forests are home to trees with broad leaves that shed in one season of the year. During the monsoon rains, the leaves grow again, and the

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Question : Which of the following styles of temple architecture was developed between Himalaya and Vindhya?

Option 1: Nagara

Option 2: Vesara

Option 3: Kalinga

Option 4: Dravida

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Correct Answer: Nagara


Solution : The correct answer is Nagara.

The Nagara style originated geographically in northern India, connected to the region between the Vindhyas and the Himalayas. The term "Nagara" refers to the temple architecture style that gained popularity in northern India. It is typical in North India

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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 2.

Option 1: provide

Option 2: providing

Option 3: is providing

Option 4: provides

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Correct Answer: provide


Solution : The most appropriate option is the first option.

Explanation:
The sentence structure in this context suggests that it describes landscapes as something that offers or provides a habitat for wild animals and birds. The base form of the verb should follow the noun landscapes.

Therefore,

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