Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : In which of the following classical dances of India are there twenty-four hand gestures?
Option 1: Odissi
Option 2: Manipuri
Option 3: Kathakali
Option 4: Sattriya
Correct Answer: Kathakali
Solution : The correct answer is Kathakali.
Kathakali is one of the 8 Indian classical dance forms, and it is based on the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. There are 24 hand gestures or mudras and several minor gestures. The other Indian classical dance forms are Mohiniyattam, Sattriya, Odissi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathak.
Question : Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. I told Kavya that she was late for her class.
Option 1: I said to Kavya, "She was late for her class."
Option 2: I said to Kavya, "You were late for your class."
Option 3: I said to Kavya, "Why are you late for your class?"
Option 4: I said to Kavya, "You are late for your class."
Correct Answer: I said to Kavya, "You are late for your class."
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Direct speech is a form of speech or writing where the actual words spoken by a person are quoted within quotation marks and attributed to the speaker. Narration conversion:
Therefore, the direct form would be: I said to Kavya, "You are late for your class."
Question : Directions: Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Choose the odd one. 1. Megabyte 2. Petabyte 3. Terabyte 4. Kilobit
Option 1: Megabyte
Option 2: Kilobit
Option 3: Petabyte
Option 4: Terabyte
Correct Answer: Kilobit
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: Megabyte→1 Megabyte = 1024 Kilobyte Second option: Kilobit→1 Kilobit = 0.125 Kilobyte Third option: Petabyte→1 Petabyte = 108 Kilobyte Fourth option: Terabyte→1 Terabyte = 105 Kilobyte
Among these four, only the second term is less than 1 kilobyte. So, the second option is the odd one out. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : The Constitution of India superseded the Government of India Act, ___________.
Option 1: 1949
Option 2: 1947
Option 3: 1935
Option 4: 1940
Correct Answer: 1935
Solution : The correct answer is 1935.
The Constitution of India superseded the Government of India Act, of 1935. It was an act that was passed by the British Parliament and originally received royal assent in August 1935. The Act of 1935 eliminated the dual government system set up by the Government of India Act in 1919.
Question : The diaphragm is a means of contraception. It is fixed _____.
Option 1: over cervix
Option 2: in the fallopian tube
Option 3: in the uterus
Option 4: none of the options is correct
Correct Answer: over cervix
Solution : The correct option is over the cervix.
The diaphragm is a form of contraception used to prevent pregnancy and is inserted over the cervix. It is a shallow, dome-shaped silicone or latex device that is put into the vagina before sexual intercourse. The diaphragm surrounds the cervix, preventing sperm from accessing the uterus and, as a result, limiting the odds of fertilisation.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 42 : 20 :: 64 : ?
Option 1: 32
Option 2: 33
Option 3: 34
Option 4: 31
Correct Answer: 31
Solution : Given: 42 : 20 :: 64 : ?
Like, 42 : 20→(42 – 2) ÷ 2 = 40 ÷ 2 = 20 Similarly, for 64 : ?→(64 – 2) ÷ 2 = 62 ÷ 2 = 31
So, 64 is related to 31. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
A pack of wolves / were chasing / the deer / in the forest.
Option 1: the deer
Option 2: A pack of wolves
Option 3: were chasing
Option 4: in the forest
Correct Answer: were chasing
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
The subject in this sentence is "a pack of wolves" which is a collective noun, and collective nouns such as herd and pack take a singular verb. To maintain the subject-verb agreement, "were" should be replaced with "was" to make the sentence grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: A pack of wolves was chasing the deer in the forest.
Question : Which of the following dams is built on the Ravi River?
Option 1: Bhakra Nangal Dam
Option 2: Pandoh Dam
Option 3: Nathpa Jhakri Dam
Option 4: Chamera Dam
Correct Answer: Chamera Dam
Solution : The correct answer is Chamera Dam.
Chamera Dam is a hydroelectric dam built on the Ravi River in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The dam has several powerhouses, and it contributes to the generation of electricity for both Himachal Pradesh and the northern grid.
Question : Which of the following buildings or monuments employed Islamic Principles of Construction and Ornamentation in India?
Option 1: Qutub Minar
Option 2: Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
Option 3: The tomb of Iltutmish
Option 4: Alai Darwaza
Correct Answer: Qutub Minar
Solution : The correct option is Qutub Minar
The intricate Islamic architecture of Delhi's Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is widely known. It was built in the 12th century during the Delhi Sultanate. Indian Islamic architecture and ornamentation include geometric patterns, arches, domes, calligraphy, minarets, courtyards, mosaics, iwans, water features and the deliberate use of light and shadow.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
I was on a visit to Calcutta. It was Saturday, and I was staying for the weekend at my cousin's. That evening, my cousin, who works for a firm, had to fly to Delhi for a meeting. So, his wife drove him to the airport, and I accompanied them. On our way back from the airport, we stopped by a lake. My cousin's wife said, "Let me show you where we spend some of our evenings." She locked the car, and we began to walk towards the lake. There was a small bridge to cross, and she led the way. Three young men were coming from the other end of the bridge. As they approached us, one of them said to me, "Can I have a match?" As I put my hand into my pocket for the matchbox, I heard a cry of alarm. And then I saw what was happening. One of the other two men had snatched the handbag from my cousin's wife and passed it on to the man next to him. He in turn passed it to the third man, and all three started running back to where they had come from. My cousin's wife kept shouting and hurling abuse at them but made no attempt to follow them to retrieve her bag. I wanted to chase them, but she stopped me, saying that such rogues could be armed and dangerous. As it was dark, the three men were soon out of sight. I felt sorry for not being of any help, but my cousin's wife assured me that there was no money or valuables in the bag. She had just kept a couple of apples and a packet of biscuits in the handbag in case I felt hungry.
Question:-
Why did the narrator's cousin's wife stop him from chasing the thieves?
Option 1: There were no valuables in the handbag.
Option 2: She wanted to retrieve the bag herself.
Option 3: She feared they could harm the narrator.
Option 4: He couldn't follow them in the dark.
Correct Answer: She feared they could harm the narrator.
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Explanation: The passage mentions, "She stopped me from saying that such rogues could be armed and dangerous". This indicates her concern for the narrator's safety, as she believed that the thieves might be armed and pose a danger if pursued. So, she prioritised the narrator's safety over attempting to retrieve the stolen handbag.
Therefore, the correct answer is: She feared they could harm the narrator.
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