Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
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
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as 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,
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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