Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Garment 2. Silk moth 3. Wearing 4. Silk fabric 5. Stitching
Option 1: 4, 2, 5, 1, 3
Option 2: 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
Option 3: 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
Option 4: 4, 5, 2,1, 3
Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Garment 2. Silk moth 3. Wearing 4. Silk fabric 5. Stitching
The stages of making a garment from silk are as follows – Silk is produced by silkworms, which are the larvae of silk moths. Once the silkworms produce
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 matter must be considered in every point of view.
(1) at every
(2) on every
(3) from every
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option "from every".
The preposition "from" is used to indicate the viewpoint or perspective from which something is considered. In this case, the matter must be considered from every possible viewpoint or perspective. The prepositions "
Question : Directions: Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Plant 2. Germination 3. Seed 4. Fruit 5. Flower
Option 1: 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
Option 2: 3, 4, 2, 1, 5
Option 3: 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
Option 4: 4, 2, 3, 5, 1
Correct Answer: 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
Solution : Given: 1. Plant 2. Germination 3. Seed 4. Fruit 5. Flower
The stages of flowering a plant are as follows – The life cycle begins with a seed, which contains the genetic material necessary for the growth of a new plant
Question : Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
The lecturer said to the class, "You should start preparing for the examination."
Option 1: The lecturer had advised the class to started preparing for the examination.
Option 2: The lecturer advised the class you have to start preparing for your examination.
Option 3: The lecturer advises the class to start preparing for the examination.
Option 4: The lecturer advised the class to start preparing for the examination.
Correct Answer: The lecturer advised the class to start preparing for the examination.
Solution : The correct option will be the fourth option.
When converting a direct speech sentence into indirect speech, certain changes occur. In this case, the imperative sentence is reported indirectly.
Narration Conversion:
Question : Directions: Four letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter cluster.
Option 1: AZDJ
Option 2: EVHN
Option 3: CXFL
Option 4: JPMS
Correct Answer: JPMS
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: AZDJ→A, Z are opposite pairs; A + 3 = D; D + 6 = J Second option: EVHN→E,V are opposite pairs; E + 3 = H; H + 6 = N Third option: CXFL→C, X are opposite pairs;
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 8 : 24 :: ? : 32
Option 1: 6
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given: 8 : 24 :: ? : 32
The first number is equal to the result of multiplying the digits of the second number. Like, 8 : 24→2 × 4 = 8 Similarly, for (?) : 32→3 × 2 = 6
So, 6 is related
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
By whom was Hindi taught to you?
Option 1: By whom were you taught Hindi?
Option 2: Who teaches you Hindi?
Option 3: Who taught you Hindi?
Option 4: Who were you taught Hindi by?
Correct Answer: Who taught you Hindi?
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Active voice emphasises the doer of the action, while passive voice emphasises the receiver. To convert passive to active, we make the subject perform the action and rephrase the verb
The structure of the active
Question : Directions: What was the day of the week on the 17th of November 1855?
Option 1: Tuesday
Option 2: Sunday
Option 3: Saturday
Option 4: Monday
Correct Answer: Saturday
Solution : Code for months –
Code for days –
Question : Directions: Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary? 1. Service 2. Serpent 3. Surrogate 4. Serene 5. Serious
Option 1: 4, 5, 2, 1, 3
Option 2: 4, 5, 1, 2, 3
Option 3: 4, 5, 2, 3, 1
Option 4: 5, 4, 2, 1, 3
Correct Answer: 4, 5, 2, 1, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Service 2. Serpent 3. Surrogate 4. Serene 5. Serious
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter S, then move on to the next letter. Step 2: The
Question : Who among the following won the "Coach of the Year" award at the Times of India Sports Award 2019?
Option 1: Jaspal Rana
Option 2: Woorkeri Raman
Option 3: Ravi Shastri
Option 4: Pullela Gopichand
Correct Answer: Jaspal Rana
Solution : The correct answer is Jaspal Rana
Jaspal Rana won the "Coach of the Year" award at the Times of India Sports Award 2019. It was the 4th edition of the Times of India Sports Award, where PV Sindhu won the Sportsperson of the Year
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