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Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam

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Question : The court poet and minister of _______, Harisena, composed the Allahabad Pillar Inscription or Prayaga Prashasti.

Option 1: Samudragupta

Option 2: Bhola Gupta

Option 3: Vikrama Gupta

Option 4: Chandragupta

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Correct Answer: Samudragupta


Solution : The correct answer is Samudragupta.

The Prayaga Prashasti, or Allahabad Pillar Inscription, was written by the court poet and minister Harisena of Samudragupta. Asoka had built the Asokan Pillar six centuries before him. The Gupta Empire's borders and Samudragupta's conquests are mentioned in this praise

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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".

(Her companion was) her daughter and son-in-law.

  1. Her companion was
  2. Her companion is
  3. Her companions were
  4. No improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

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Correct Answer: 3


Solution : The correct answer is the third option.

The phrase "Her companion was" should be replaced with "Her companions were" to convey the intended meaning that she had two companions, her daughter and son-in-law. The sentence refers to two companions and thus, companions should be

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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The budding photographer used to climbed up the hill every morning to capture the beauty of the rising sun.

Option 1: climbing up

Option 2: is climbs up

Option 3: climbs up

Option 4: climb up

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Correct Answer: climb up


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

The original sentence contains a grammatical error with the usage of used to climbed up. The correct form is used to climb up, where climb is the base form of the verb. In English, after the auxiliary

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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.
On Hauz Khas Road, at the entrance to the pedestrianised Hauz Khas Village, the guard (1)________ the barrier asks you to halt and directs (2)______ to the parking lot. It's 5 p.m. and the parking lot is nearly empty as shops are closed and there are (3)________ any shoppers. There aren't many people on the lane leading to the (4)_________ area either. This is unusual for HKV (as it is popularly known) (5)_______ it is one of Delhi's popular shopping areas. Initially a hub for designer (6)________, the HKV experience (7)_________ a throbbing mix of cafes, art galleries, curio shops, gyms, and, of course, fashion boutiques. The quirky neighbourhood was a hit (8)_________ with youngsters and tourists for its happening nightlife. These days, however, night comes hours (9)______ dusk at HKV, as you can only see street dogs, security guards, a few takeaway joint managers, and bored shop attendants (10)________ to reach home early.Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.

Option 1: moreover

Option 2: because

Option 3: however

Option 4: therefore

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Correct Answer: because


Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

The conjunction "because" is used here to indicate the reason or cause for the unusual situation mentioned in the sentence. It establishes a logical connection between the popularity of Hauz Khas Village (HKV) and the fact that it

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution needed'.

Please excuse me to be so late.

Option 1: to been so late

Option 2: No substitution needed

Option 3: for being so late

Option 4: by being so late

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Correct Answer: for being so late


Solution : The most appropriate option to substitute is the third option.

Explanation: The verb "excuse" is typically followed by the preposition "for" when apologizing for a specific action or situation. In this context, the person apologises for being late, and the appropriate

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Question : Directions: Select the odd cluster of letters from the given alternatives.

Option 1: GJHI

Option 2: MPNO

Option 3: RUST

Option 4: UVXW

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Correct Answer: UVXW


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: GJHI; G + 3 = J; J – 2 = H; H + 1 = I
Second option: MPNO; M + 3 = P; P – 2 = N; N + 1 = O
Third option: RUST; R

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Question : Directions: P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W are sitting clockwise around a circular table at equal distances from each other in the same sequence. All of them are facing the center of the table. If P is facing northeast, then which direction is V facing?

Option 1: Northwest

Option 2: Southeast

Option 3: West

Option 4: North

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Correct Answer: Northwest


Solution : Given:
P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W are sitting clockwise around a circular table at equal distances from each other in the same sequence.  P is facing northeast.

So, V is facing in the northwest direction. Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : The best indicator of economic development of any country is______.

Option 1: Per capita income

Option 2: Per person expense

Option 3: Calorie consumption

Option 4: Women empowerment

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Per capita income


Solution : The correct option is Per capita income

The term per capita income describes the average annual income per person in a nation or area. This idea helps us understand the median income and standard of living of the people. It is computed by

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Question : The first Finance Commission of India was set up in the year:

Option 1: 1956

Option 2: 1965

Option 3: 1951

Option 4: 1948

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1951


Solution : The correct option is 1951.

The first Finance Commission of India was set up in 1951. It was constituted under the chairmanship of K. C. Neogy. The Finance Commission is a constitutional body in India that plays a crucial role in the distribution of

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