Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Which one of the following is not a major component of the biotic environment?
Option 1: Plants
Option 2: Animals
Option 3: Decomposers
Option 4: Water
Correct Answer: Water
Solution : The correct answer is Water
All living things available in an ecosystem, including microorganisms, plants, animals and other sorts of life, are surrounded by the interactions and effects that organisms have on one another and their surroundings. Abiotic elements include soil, water and temperature.
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. New furniture were ordered for the primary classes.
Option 1: for the
Option 2: primary classes
Option 3: New furniture
Option 4: were ordered
Correct Answer: were ordered
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The error in the sentence lies in the subject-verb agreement. "Furniture" is treated as an uncountable noun, and when referring to it as a whole, it should take a singular verb. In the corrected version, "New furniture
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster. DURDG : EFJVZ :: JGFSGR : ?
Option 1: KIJNVX
Option 2: GIJNWY
Option 3: GJJNVX
Option 4: KJJNVX
Correct Answer: GIJNWY
Solution : Given: DURDG : EFJVZ :: JGFSGR : ?
Arrange the letters of DURDG in alphabetical order and then add natural numbers in the positional value of each letter of DURDG to obtain the code – DURDG→DDGRU→D + 1 = E, D + 2 = F,
Question : A man cannot see clearly beyond 10 metres. The disease he suffers from:
Option 1: far sight
Option 2: myopia
Option 3: cataract
Option 4: hypermetropia
Correct Answer: myopia
Solution : The correct option is Myopia.
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error of the eye that affects one's ability to see distant objects. This condition is commonly corrected with the use of glasses, contact lenses, or, in some cases, surgical procedures.
Question : Bauxite is an alloy of which of the following metals?
Option 1: Aluminium
Option 2: Silver
Option 3: Tin
Option 4: Iron
Correct Answer: Aluminium
Solution : The correct answer is Aluminium.
Bauxite (Al2O3.2H2O) is an Aluminium ore found in sedimentary rocks and is the source of aluminium. In India, it is majorly found in Odisha. Australia is the largest producer of Bauxite in the
Question : Directions: The Venn diagram below best represents the relationship among which of the classes given in options?
Option 1: Sisters, Mothers, Females
Option 2: Brothers, Males, Aunt
Option 3: Doctors, Engineers, Carpenters
Option 4: Mammals, Animals, Blue Whales
Correct Answer: Sisters, Mothers, Females
Solution : Some sisters may be mothers and vice versa. But all sisters and mothers are female. Therefore, the circle of sister and mother intersect and the circle of sister and mother is completely inside the circle of females. The Venn diagram is –
Hence,
Question : Directions: Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some machines are coolers. All coolers are robots. Some microwaves are coolers. Conclusions: I. Some coolers are machines. II. Some robots are machines. III. No robot is a microwave.
Option 1: Either conclusion I or III follows
Option 2: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: All of the conclusion follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and II follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some coolers are machines – From the Venn diagram, the circle of the cooler intersects the circle of the machine
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 festival is likely to fall in December.
(1) will likely to fall
(2) will be likely to fall
(3) will likely for fall
(4) No improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
The sentence is already grammatically correct as likely indicates probability or having a high chance. It indicates that something is expected to occur based on the available information or circumstances.
Question : Which of the following was the capital of the Avanti kingdom?
Option 1: Ayodhya
Option 2: Kaushambi
Option 3: Pataliputra
Option 4: Ujjayini
Correct Answer: Ujjayini
Solution : The correct answer is Ujjayini.
The epic Mahabharata defined this historical Avanti kingdom. The Avanti River Vetravati was divided into two sections: a north and a south section. The capital of the Southern Avanti was Mahishmati. Ujjaini, too, was the capital of the northern
Question : Of the following birds, which one lays the largest egg?
Option 1: Ostrich
Option 2: Emu
Option 3: Kiwi
Option 4: Flamingo
Correct Answer: Ostrich
Solution : The correct option is Ostrich.
The ostrich (Struthio camelus) lays the largest eggs. Ostrich eggs are known for their size and can be considered the largest eggs laid by any bird. Each egg can weigh between 1.4 and 2.3 kilograms (3 to 5 pounds),
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