Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the number which can be placed at the sign of the question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 13
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 16
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Here, the multiplication of the first and second rows is added to the third row which equals the fourth row of the matrix.
In the first column; 3 × 2 + 7 = 6 + 7 = 13 In the second column; 4 × 5 + 2 = 20 + 2 = 22 In the third column; 1 × 6 + 8 = 6 + 8 = 14
So, the missing term is 14. Hence, the third option is correct.
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 plants are flowers. Some flowers are fruits. All flowers are gardens. Conclusions: I. Some gardens are plants. II. Some fruits are gardens. III. Some gardens are flowers.
Option 1: All of the conclusions follow
Option 2: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusions II and III follow
Correct Answer: All of the conclusions follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion I: Some gardens are plants – From the Venn diagram, the circle of the garden intersects the circle of the garden and has a common area between them. Therefore, this conclusion is true. Conclusion II: Some fruits are gardens – From the Venn diagram, the circle of fruits intersects the circle of gardens and has a common area between them. Therefore, this conclusion is true. Conclusion III: Some gardens are flowers – From the Venn diagram, the circle of flowers is completely inside the circle of the garden. Therefore, this conclusion is true.
So, all the conclusions follow. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : How many watts are in a metric Horsepower?
Option 1: 736
Option 2: 646
Option 3: 548
Option 4: 446
Correct Answer: 736
Solution : The correct answer is 736.
A unit of measurement for power (the rate at which work is done) is the horsepower (hp). Standardisation and types of horsepower vary widely. Mechanical horsepower, which equals 745.7 watts, and metric horsepower, which is around 735.5 watts, are two definitions that are frequently used today.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, FUTURE is coded as 91, and MONEY is coded as 72. How will SECURE be coded in that language?
Option 1: 72
Option 2: 70
Option 3: 71
Option 4: 75
Correct Answer: 71
Solution : Given: FUTURE is coded as 91, and MONEY is coded as 72.
Add the positional values of the letters of FUTURE, to obtain the required code – F→6; U→21; T→20; U→21; R→18; E→5 6 + 21 + 20 + 21 + 18 + 5 = 91 Thus, FUTURE is coded as 91. And, MONEY is coded as 72 – M→13; O→15; N→14; E→5; Y→25 13 + 15 + 14 + 5 + 25 = 72 Thus, MONEY is coded as 72. Similarly, follow the same pattern for SECURE – S→19; E→5; C→3; U→21; R→18; E→5 19 + 5 + 3 + 21 + 18 + 5 = 71
So, SECURE is coded as 71. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question :
Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Pesticide: Crop :: Antiseptic: ?
Option 1: Wound
Option 2: Clothing
Option 3: Bandage
Option 4: Bleeding
Correct Answer: Wound
Solution : Given: Pesticide : Crop :: Antiseptic : ?
Like, Pesticide is used to protect crops from pests. Similarly, Antiseptic is used to protect or treat Wounds from infection.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Directions: Two Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some pink are black Some blue are pink Conclusions: I. All blue is black II. All pink is black
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Option 3: Only conclusion II follows
Option 4: Either conclusion I or II follows
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All blue is black – According to the Venn diagram there is no definite relation between blue and black. Therefore, all blue are black is a false conclusion. Conclusion (II): All pink is black – According to the Venn diagram, some pink is black. Therefore, all pink is black is a false conclusion.
So, neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follow. Hence, the second option is correct.
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 1.
Option 1: with
Option 2: for
Option 3: of
Option 4: at
Correct Answer: at
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or position. In this context, it is essential to convey that the guard is stationed or present "at" the barrier at the entrance. The use of "at" is grammatically correct and helps provide a clear and precise description of the guard's position in relation to the barrier.
Therefore, the correct answer is "at".
Question : Directions: Pointing at a man, Neeta said, "He is my son's sister's father's mother's husband." How is that man related to Neeta?
Option 1: Father
Option 2: Brother
Option 3: Father's father
Option 4: Father-in-law
Correct Answer: Father-in-law
Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, man is the father-in-law of Neeta. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
Snow fluttered in Josie's window as she got ready for work.
Option 1: inside Jiosie's window
Option 2: outside Josie's window
Option 3: at Josie's window
Option 4: No substitution required
Correct Answer: outside Josie's window
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The location where the snow is observed is outside. Hence, the second option, "outside Josie's window", appropriately conveys the location of the snowflakes, which makes the sentence grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: Snow fluttered outside Josie's window as she got ready for work.
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. India won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Option 1: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy was won by India in Australia.
Option 2: India has won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Option 3: India has been won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Option 4: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is won by India in Australia.
Correct Answer: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy was won by India in Australia.
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence undergoes the action expressed by the verb, rather than performing it. The subject "India" in the active sentence becomes the agent in the passive construction and is placed after the verb. The active verb "won" is changed to the passive form "was won". The direct object "the Border-Gavaskar Trophy" in the active voice becomes the subject in the passive voice. The prepositional phrase "in Australia" remains unchanged as it indicates the location where the action took place.
This structure follows: "[Subject] + [Passive Verb] + [Agent] + [Prepositional Phrase]."
Therefore, the correct answer is: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy was won by India in Australia.
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