Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
You should not be fooled by his smooth talk.
Option 1: Don’t let his smooth talk fool you.
Option 2: Has his smooth talk fooled you?
Option 3: His smooth talk is not fooling you.
Option 4: You should not fool his smooth talk.
Correct Answer: Don’t let his smooth talk fool you.
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Active voice is the voice where the subject acts. In the case of imperative sentences, the sentence usually starts with an auxiliary verb.
The structure of the imperative sentence in the active
Question : Comprehension: In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
People are tired of staying indoors in artificial lights in view of the pandemic and (1) ____________a sedentary lifestyle. They are yearning to reconnect with (2) ____________and 'rewilding' is becoming a key trend in 2021. 'Rewilding' is about going (3) ___________to our 'caveman/woman' life by soaking in the sun, (4) ___________barefoot on sand and grass, drinking water from natural (5) ___________, and bathing in rivers. The (6) ______________of 'outdoor living' is all about spending time in nature, irrespective of the weather, through simple (7) __________that are free of cost, like walking, camping, or fishing with loved ones. 'Earthing' is a therapeutic activity, which can be performed (8) ____________All you need to do is to take off your shoes and place your bare feet and hands directly on the (9) ___________, whether it is in a park or at the beach. Another trend is the Japanese way to beat stress - 'forest-bathing'. You can 'forest-bathe' wherever there is a (10)_____________of trees, including a nearby park.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: swimming
Option 2: crawling
Option 3: living
Option 4: walking
Correct Answer: walking
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The term rewilding involves reconnecting with nature and experiencing life as our ancestors did.
Walking barefoot on sand and grass is a simple, natural activity that aligns with this concept. It represents a direct, physical connection with
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 15, 28, 45, ?, 87, 116, 147
Option 1: 64
Option 2: 70
Option 3: 54
Option 4: 72
Correct Answer: 64
Solution : Given: 15, 28, 45, ?, 87, 116, 147
Add the prime numbers to the previous term to obtain the next term. 15 + 13 = 28; 28 + 17 = 45; 45 + 19 = 64; 64 + 23 = 87; 87 + 29 =
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
Thanks to medical research (1) / our lives have become (2) / healthier and long. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
The adjective "long" should be replaced with "longer" to be used in a comparative degree to stand parallel with healthier. This makes the sentence grammatically accurate, as per parallelism.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Thanks
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. MOCK : NLXP :: DART : ?
Option 1: VZIH
Option 2: WZIG
Option 3: WZJG
Option 4: ZYKI
Correct Answer: WZIG
Solution : Given: MOCK : NLXP :: DART : ?
The first letter cluster is coded by its opposite letters in the second cluster. Like, MOCK : NLXP – M→N; O→L; C→X; K→P Similarly, follow the same pattern for DART : ? – D→W; A→Z; R→I; T→G
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
The opening of the cave was secure by a huge rock.
Option 1: The opening
Option 2: of the cave
Option 3: a huge rock
Option 4: was secure by
Correct Answer: was secure by
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The given sentence is in the passive voice. Thus, the past participle form of the verb, that is, secured, should be used to make the sentence grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The opening of
Question : Directions: Select the combination of signs that when sequentially placed in the given blanks will make the equation correct. 12 _4 _ 3 _ 24
Option 1: ÷, × and =
Option 2: ×, ÷ and =
Option 3: +, × and =
Option 4: ÷, =, and ×
Correct Answer: +, × and =
Solution : Given: 12 _4 _ 3 _ 24
Let's check the given options – First option: ÷, × and = ⇒ 12 ÷ 4 × 3 = 24 Solving the L.H.S of the equation – = 3 × 3 = 9 ≠ 24
Question : Directions: If the given words are arranged as per an English dictionary, then which word will appear in the third place? 1. Pectoral 2. Pastry 3. Pastor 4. Passed 5. Passport
Option 1: Pastry
Option 2: Passport
Option 3: Pastor
Option 4: Passed
Correct Answer: Pastor
Solution : Given: 1. Pectoral 2. Pastry 3. Pastor 4. Passed 5. Passport
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter P then move to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter of each word is
Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
All foodstuffs change. Green fruits become ripe and eggs go bad or rotten. It is the enzymes naturally present in each food which bring about the complex chemical changes that lead first to ripening and then to rotting.
How does one control the activity of enzymes, bacteria, yeasts and moulds in food? All of them require air, moisture and a certain temperature, usually somewhere near the body temperature, to be active. Depriving them of one or more of these will suppress them. All microorganisms can be killed by heat sterilisation. This simply means heating the food to high enough temperatures by boiling, deep or shallow frying, roasting, baking and, for milk particularly, pasteurisation. After such sterilisation, if the food is sealed in airtight containers, it can be kept for a long time. A certain water content in food is necessary for microorganisms to be active. Drying in the sun is a simple way of bringing down the moisture level so low that the enzymes and microorganisms cannot flourish.
Some chemicals can suppress undesirable activity. The addition of salt, vinegar, spices and oil or sugar syrup are other ways of preventing foods from going bad. If heating kills, freezing inactivates the enzymes and microorganisms. This is what happens in a refrigerator, in which fruits, vegetables and milk can be kept for fairly long periods. For meat and fish, even colder temperatures, below freezing point, are necessary for preservation. All foods which are kept cold in this way, once taken out and returned to room temperature, are again subject to spoilage and change.
Question: Which of these is NOT required for the growth of bacteria?
Option 1: Air
Option 2: Optimum temperature
Option 3: Chemicals
Option 4: Moisture
Correct Answer: Chemicals
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
As stated at the start of the second paragraph, bacteria require air, optimum temperature, and moisture to be active. Thus, bacteria do not require chemicals to be active.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 21 : 3 :: 574 : ?
Option 1: 23
Option 2: 82
Option 3: 97
Option 4: 113
Correct Answer: 82
Solution : Given: 21 : 3 :: 574 : ?
Like, 21 : 3→21 ÷ 7 = 3 Similarly, for 574 : ?→574 ÷ 7 = 82
So, 574 is related to 82. Hence, the second option is correct.
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