Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.) (72, 84, 42) (96, 108, 54)
Option 1: (92, 102, 51)
Option 2: (112, 120, 60)
Option 3: (88, 100, 50)
Option 4: (64, 86, 42)
Correct Answer: (88, 100, 50)
Solution : Given: (72, 84, 42); (96,108, 54)
Add 12 to the first number, to get the second number, and divide the second number by 2, to get the third number – ⇒ (72, 84, 42)→17 + 12 = 84; 84 ÷ 2 = 42 ⇒ (96,108, 54)→96 + 12 = 108; 108 ÷ 2 = 54
Let's check each option – First option: (92, 102, 51)→92 + 12 = 104 ≠ 102; 102 ÷ 2 = 51 Second option: (112, 120, 60)→112 + 12 = 124 ≠ 120; 120 ÷ 2 = 60 Third option: (88, 100, 50)→88 + 12 = 100; 100 ÷ 2 = 50 Fourth option: (64, 86, 42)→64 + 12 = 74 ≠ 86; 86 ÷ 2 = 43
So, only the third option follows the same pattern as the given number pair. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: Select the option that will replace the question mark (?) in the given figure series.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the question figure – 1. In the given series, the square is moving 90° clockwise directions. 2. The triangle inside the square is moving 90° anticlockwise. The half-shaded circle is rotating 90° anticlockwise. So, following the above pattern, the required figure will be as follows –
Therefore, the complete figure is as follows –
Therefore, the figure in the second option is the required figure. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Pandit Nehru said, "Planning is a continuous movement towards desired goals." He made this statement in the introduction of which Five-Year Plan?
Option 1: First
Option 2: Third
Option 3: Second
Option 4: Fourth
Correct Answer: Third
Solution : The correct option is the Third.
In the third Five-Year Plan, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru said, " Planning is a continuous movement towards desired goals." In India, the years 1961 to 1966 were covered by the Third Five-Year Plan. This plan was a component of India's larger economic development strategy and was based on the Planning Commission's defined planned development principles.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Audacious
Option 1: Brave
Option 2: Stiffling
Option 3: Lively
Option 4: Horrendous
Correct Answer: Brave
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Audacious describes someone who is willing to take bold risks or be daring. Brave is a synonym that aligns closely with these qualities, as it refers to showing courage and fearlessness.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct answer is brave.
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Neither the reporters nor the editor were satisfied by the attitudes of the publishers of the newspaper.
Option 1: of the publishers
Option 2: Neither the reporters
Option 3: by the attitudes
Option 4: were satisfied
Correct Answer: were satisfied
Solution : The grammatical error is in the fourth option.
Explanation: When two nouns or pronouns are connected by neither...nor, the verb must agree with the subject closest to it. So, the verb "were" should be replaced with the verb "was" to agree with the singular noun editor.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: Neither the reporters nor the editor was satisfied with the attitudes of the publishers of the newspaper.
Question : Directions: From the given alternatives, select the one in which the set of numbers is most like the given set of numbers in the question. (14, 20, 3)
Option 1: (7, 13, 3)
Option 2: (5, 10, 15)
Option 3: (3, 6, 9)
Option 4: (4, 8, 16)
Correct Answer: (7, 13, 3)
Solution : Given: (14, 20, 3)
Subtract the first number from the second number and then divide the resultant by 2, to get the third number. ⇒ (14, 20, 3)→(20 – 14) ÷ 2 = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
Let's check the options – First option: (7, 13, 3); (13 – 7) ÷ 2 = 6 ÷ 2 = 3 Second option: (5, 10, 15); (10 – 5) ÷ 2 = 5 ÷ 2 = 2.5 ≠ 15 Third option: (3, 6, 9); (6 – 3) ÷ 2 = 3 ÷ 2 = 1.5 ≠ 9 Fourth option: (4, 8, 16); (8 – 4) ÷ 2 = 4 ÷ 2 = 2 ≠ 16
So, only the first option follows the pattern. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The given sentence is divided into three segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error' as your answer. I miss you / when you moved / to another building.
Option 1: to another building
Option 2: when you move
Option 3: I miss you
Option 4: No Error
Correct Answer: I miss you
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The error is in the use of the present tense "miss" in conjunction with the past tense "moved" in the subsequent segment. The adjustment involves changing "miss" to "missed" to align with the past tense of the subsequent verb "moved". This construction maintains tense consistency throughout the whole sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: I missed you when you moved to another building.
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
It's a little lately / to go back to / where we started from.
Option 1: It's a little lately
Option 2: where we started from
Option 3: No error
Option 4: to go back to
Correct Answer: It's a little lately
Solution : The first option is correct.
The word lately is an adverb used to describe when an action has happened recently. However, in this context, it seems like there's a mistake in the choice of words. The correct adverb to use here is late.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: It's a little late to go back to where we started from.
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 number.
Marriages, birthday celebrations, meetings, conferences, seminars and many similar events layout (1) ________multi-course feasts with plenty of starters followed by the main course. Later, (2)__________ of food get dumped into dustbins, (3) _________of its value to the hungry poor. Most such gatherings serve buffets. The (4) __________of food wastage is more when people help themselves. They (5)__________. more than what they can eat only to waste the (6) __________Similar wastage is seen when hotels serve (7) _________breakfast buffets. Wherever food is free and (8) _________plenty, people take more. Those fortunate to have (9) __________food forget the plight of those who do not have (10) __________to eat. Millions of people die of malnutrition and hunger in India.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 7.
Option 1: voluntary
Option 2: complimentary
Option 3: mandatory
Option 4: optional
Correct Answer: complimentary
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, the sentence discusses the waste of food during breakfast buffets in hotels. The word that accurately conveys the idea that these buffets are provided as a free and additional service is "complimentary".
Question : In which of the following states is India's first moss garden being developed?
Option 1: Mizoram
Option 2: Uttarakhand
Option 3: Himachal Pradesh
Option 4: Assam
Correct Answer: Uttarakhand
Solution : The correct option is Uttarakhand.
India's first moss garden has been established in Khurpatal, located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand Forest Department approved the moss garden project under the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) scheme. The primary objective of this initiative is to preserve diverse species of moss and other bryophytes.
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