Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: In this question, the statement is followed by two conclusions. Which of the two conclusions is/are true? Statement: A ≤ D < C = B > E ≥ F < G Conclusions: I. B > A II. C < F
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Option 2: Both conclusions I and II are true
Option 3: Only conclusion II is true
Option 4: Only conclusion I is true
Correct Answer: Only conclusion I is true
Solution : Given: Statement: A ≤ D < C = B > E ≥ F < G
Conclusion (I): B > A→A ≤ D < C = B makes A < B. Therefore, B > A is true. Conclusion (II): C < F→C
Question : Directions: Your mother is 4 years younger than your father who is six times older than you. If your age is 6 years, what is your mother's age?
Option 1: 36 years
Option 2: 34 years
Option 3: 28 years
Option 4: 32 years
Correct Answer: 32 years
Solution : Given: My age is 6 years and my father is six times older than me. ⇒ Father's age = 6 × 6 = 36 years My mother is 4 years younger than my father. ⇒ Mother's age = 36 – 4 = 32 years
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Mandeep has repaired the truck.
Option 1: The truck had been repaired by Mandeep.
Option 2: The truck is been repaired by Mandeep.
Option 3: The truck has been repaired by Mandeep.
Option 4: The truck have been repaired by Mandeep.
Correct Answer: The truck has been repaired by Mandeep.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
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 subject in
Question : Who among the following had authored the book "A Nation in Making"?
Option 1: Madan Mohan Malaviya
Option 2: Surendranath Banerjee
Option 3: Pherozeshah Mehta
Option 4: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Correct Answer: Surendranath Banerjee
Solution : The correct option is Surendranath Banerjee.
The book "A Nation in Making" was authored by Surendranath Banerjee. He was an Indian educator and political leader during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and he played a significant role in the Indian independence
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Cereal, Wheat, Asafoetida
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Wheat falls in the category of cereal. However, asafoetida is a spice and has an entirely different category. So the Venn diagram is –
Hence, the third option is correct.
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 conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No man is an engineer. No engineer is a driver. Some drivers are shopkeepers. Conclusions: I. Some men are drivers. II. No shopkeeper is an engineer. III. Some shopkeepers are not engineers.
Option 1: Only conclusion I follows
Option 2: All of the conclusions follow
Option 3: Only conclusion III follows
Option 4: Either conclusion I or II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion III follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some men are drivers – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no definite relation between men and drivers.
Question : Directions: Town M is to the north of Town D. Town A is to the north of Town B. Town D is to the south-east of Town A. Town A is to the south of Town C. Town M is to the east of Town A. What is the position of Town C with respect to Town B?
Option 1: South-west
Option 2: West
Option 3: North
Option 4: South
Correct Answer: North
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
So, from the above diagram, C is in the north direction concerning B's position. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have 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".
Our summer vacation is (1) / between 10th May to (2) / 10th June. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
When using between in the context of dates, it is followed by the starting and ending points without the preposition to in between. So, the correct form is "between 10th May and 10th June".
Therefore,
Question : Which musical instrument is played by Pandit Shivkumar Sharma?
Option 1: Santoor
Option 2: Sarod
Option 3: Violin
Option 4: Sarangi
Correct Answer: Santoor
Solution : The correct answer is Santoor.
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was an Indian classical music legend who was an exponent of Santoor. He learned the basics of music from his father, Uma Dutt Sharma, a vocalist and a tabla player. He was born in Jammu and Kashmir
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter from the given alternatives.
Option 1: CBUV
Option 2: YXTU
Option 3: RQOP
Option 4: IJSO
Correct Answer: IJSO
Solution : Let's check the options– First option: CBUV; C – 1 = B; U + 1 = V Second option: YXTU; Y – 1 = X; T + 1 = U Third option: RQOP; R – 1 = Q; O + 1 = P Fourth option:
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