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Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam

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Question : What was the official language of the Delhi Sultanate?

Option 1: Persian

Option 2: Urdu

Option 3: Arabic

Option 4: Hindi

Team Careers360 7th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Persian


Solution : The correct option is Persian.

Persian was primarily used as the official language of governance in India throughout the Delhi Sultanate period, which lasted from the early 13th century until the middle of the 16th century. Persian was used for official communications, royal instructions,

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Question : Where is the Dhamek Stupa located?

Option 1: Sarnath, Varanasi(UP)

Option 2: Bodh Gaya, Gaya (Bihar)

Option 3: Pawapuri, Nalanda(Bihar)

Option 4: Sanchi, Raisen (MP)

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sarnath, Varanasi(UP)


Solution : The correct option is Sarnath, Varanasi (UP).

The Dhamek Stupa is situated in Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. Sarnath is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. The Dhamek Stupa

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Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one number missing. Select the missing number from the given alternatives.
13, 24, 37, 61, 98, ?

Option 1: 159

Option 2: 163

Option 3: 134

Option 4: 172

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 159


Solution : Given:
13, 24, 37, 61, 98, ?

Each new term is the sum of the previous two numbers –
13 + 24 = 37; 24 + 37 = 61; 37 + 61 = 98; 61 + 98 = 159

So, the required number is 159.

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Question : Which of the following monsoons is responsible for torrential rainfall over the Tamil Nadu coast, southern Andhra Pradesh, southeast Karnataka, and southeast Kerala during October and November?

Option 1: Southwest monsoon

Option 2: Northeast monsoon

Option 3: Southeast monsoon

Option 4: Northwest monsoon

Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Northeast monsoon


Solution : The correct option is the Northeast monsoon.

The northeast monsoon is the one that brings October and November deluges of rain to the coast of Tamil Nadu, southern Andhra Pradesh, southeast Karnataka and southeast Kerala. Parts of southern India receive rainfall during this monsoon

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Propitious

Option 1: Auspicious

Option 2: Inauspicious

Option 3: Benign

Option 4: Benignant

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Inauspicious


Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

The word propitious refers to something that is favourable, indicating conditions or circumstances that are likely to lead to success or good fortune. On the other hand, the most appropriate antonym, inauspicious implies conditions that are unfavourable or

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Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
I said to Hia, "Don't litter".

Option 1: I advised Hia to not litter.

Option 2: I implored Hia not to litter.

Option 3: I ordered Hia to not litter.

Option 4: I offered Hia to not litter.

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: I implored Hia not to litter.


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Narration Conversion:

  • Change in reporting verb: Said to is changed to implored, as it is an imperative sentence.
  • Pronoun and structure Adjustment: I  will remain unchanged.
  • The command "Don't litter"
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Question : Directions: Select the letter that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
G, L, Q, V, A,?

Option 1: G

Option 2: B

Option 3: F

Option 4: O

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: F


Solution : Given:
G, L, Q, V, A,?

Add 5 in the positional value of the letters to get the required missing letter in the series –
G → G + 5 = L 
L → L + 5 = Q 
Q → Q + 5 =

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