Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the number that can be placed at the sign of the question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 25
Option 3: 27
Option 4: 30
Correct Answer: 25
Solution : In each row, add 5 to the sum of the first, second, and third numbers to get the fourth number.
In row one: (2 + 7 + 6) + 5 = 20 In row two: (2 + 4 + 3) + 5 = 14 In
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All guavas are bananas. All pumpkins are bananas. All bananas are plums. Conclusions: I. All pumpkins are plums. II. All plums are guavas. III. Some plums are pumpkins.
Option 1: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 2: All of the conclusions follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusions I and III follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All pumpkins are plums – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle of the pumpkin is completely
Question : Directions: Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 25, ?, 43, 67, 115, 211
Option 1: 33
Option 2: 31
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 37
Correct Answer: 31
Solution : Given: 25, ?, 43, 67, 115, 211
Follow the pattern to obtain the next term –
So, 31 is the missing number in the given series. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the related cluster of letters from the given alternatives. BOTTLE : CQWXQK :: FILLED : ?
Option 1: GKOPJJ
Option 2: GKOPJK
Option 3: GKPOJJ
Option 4: GHOPJJ
Correct Answer: GKOPJJ
Solution : Given: BOTTLE : CQWXQK :: FILLED : ?
Like, B + 1 = C, O + 2 = Q, T + 3 = W, T + 4 = X, L + 5 = Q, E + 6 = K So, BOTTLE is related to CQWXQK.
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All bottles are glasses. All glasses are jugs. Conclusions: I. All bottles are jugs. II. All jugs are bottles. III. Some glasses are bottles.
Option 1: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 2: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusion I follows
Option 4: Only conclusions II and III follow
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All bottles are jugs – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle of the bottle is completely
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. FH, LN, RT, ?
Option 1: XY
Option 2: XZ
Option 3: ZX
Option 4: WY
Correct Answer: XZ
Solution : Given: FH, LN, RT, ?
Add 6 to the place values of each letter of the previous terms to get the next term of the series –
FH→F + 6 = L; H + 6 = N→LN LN→L + 6 = R; N + 6
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
This is one of the best books that has been published this year.
Option 1: One of the best books
Option 2: that has been published
Option 3: this year
Option 4: This is
Correct Answer: that has been published
Solution : The error lies in the second option.
Explanation: The error lies in the inconsistency of verb tense agreement between "has been published" and the earlier part of the sentence. "This is one of the best books" refers to the present time, yet
Question : Rectifiers are used to convert:
Option 1: High voltage to low voltage
Option 2: Low voltage to high voltage
Option 3: Direct Current (DC) to Alternating Current (AC)
Option 4: Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC)
Correct Answer: Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC)
Solution : The correct answer is Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC).
Alternating current (AC) is transformed into direct current (DC) using electronic devices called rectifiers. They achieve this by rectifying alternating current or limiting current flow to one direction.
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. I will help you in submitting the assignment.
Option 1: You will help by me in submitting the assignment.
Option 2: In submitting the assignment, I will be helped by you.
Option 3: In submitting the assignment, you would be helped by me.
Option 4: You will be helped by me in submitting the assignment
Correct Answer: You will be helped by me in submitting the assignment
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active voice becomes the
Question : Which of the following thematic areas under the "Deep Ocean Mission" is being implemented by the Centre for Marine Living Resources?
Option 1: Technological innovations for exploration and conservation of deep-sea biodiversity
Option 2: Development of ocean climate change advisory services
Option 3: Energy and fresh water from the ocean
Option 4: Deep ocean survey and exploration
Correct Answer: Technological innovations for exploration and conservation of deep-sea biodiversity
Solution : The correct option is Technological innovations for the exploration and conservation of deep-sea biodiversity.
The Indian government has initiated the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). The mission is centred around six
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