Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Educational philosophy is a (1)____ that deals with the analysis of education's objectives, procedures, essence, and ideologies. It is (2)_____ a philosophy and an educational offshoot. Education is defined as the teaching and learning of specialised (3)_____, as well as the instilling of awareness, judgement, knowledge, and understanding, and (4)_____ a much broader spectrum than the societal institute of higher education that we frequently communicate (5)______.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
Option 1: concurrently
Option 2: among
Option 3: similarly
Option 4: both
Correct Answer: both
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Using both in the sentence emphasises that the subject is not just one thing (either a philosophy or an educational offshoot) but rather a combination of both. This provides a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding, highlighting the dual nature of the subject, which involves both philosophical aspects and educational elements.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "It is both a philosophy and an educational offshoot."
Question : The best index of economic development is provided by
Option 1: Growth in per capita real income from year to year
Option 2: Growth in national income at current prices
Option 3: Growth in savings ratio
Option 4: Improvements in the balance of payments position
Correct Answer: Growth in per capita real income from year to year
Solution : The correct option is Growth in per capita real income from year to year.
The increase in real per capita income is one of the most popular metrics for measuring economic progress. It indicates the average income of people in a nation. This measure is useful since it captures the population's overall living conditions and health.
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Mike decided to skip work.
Option 1: Work is being skipped by Mike.
Option 2: Work was skipped by Mike.
Option 3: Work is decided to be skipped by Mike.
Option 4: The work was decided to be skipped by Mike.
Correct Answer: The work was decided to be skipped by Mike.
Solution : The correct option is the fourth 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 sentence becomes the subject in the passive voice.
The structure of the passive voice in the case of the simple past tense is: "Singular object + was + past participle form of the verb + prepositional phrase + 'by' followed by the agent of the action."
Therefore, the required passive sentence is: "The work was decided to be skipped by Mike."
Question : What is the amount (in INR) to be paid as an annual premium (as of 1st April 2020) under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)?
Option 1: 12
Option 2: 48
Option 3: 192
Option 4: 120
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : The correct answer is 12.
In the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) (as of April 1, 2020), the annual premium to be paid is Rs 12. It applies to individuals aged between 18 and 70 years. It is an accident insurance scheme that offers accidental death and disability coverage on account of an accident.
Question : What is an Azolla?
Option 1: Fern
Option 2: Algae
Option 3: Fungi
Option 4: Bryophytes
Correct Answer: Fern
Solution : The correct answer is Fern.
Azolla is a genus of seven species of aquatic ferns in the Salviniaceae family, which includes mosquito fern, duckweed fern, fairy moss and water fern. Their structure is highly specialised and reduced. They resemble certain mosses or duckweed rather than other common ferns.
Question : Part ______ of the Indian Constitution deals with the Citizenship of India.
Option 1: II
Option 2: IV
Option 3: V
Option 4: III
Correct Answer: II
Solution : The correct answer is II.
Part II of the Indian Constitution, comprising Articles 5 to 11, deals with the Citizenship of India. This section outlines the provisions related to who qualifies as a citizen of the country, including criteria such as birth, descent and registration. It defines the concept of citizenship and lays down the rules and procedures for acquiring and terminating Indian citizenship.
Question : Which of the following is not among the traditions included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List?
Option 1: Chhau dance
Option 2: Yakshagana
Option 3: Tradition of Vedic chanting
Option 4: Buddhist chanting of Ladakh
Correct Answer: Yakshagana
Solution : The correct option is Yakshagana
Yakshagana is not included in the UNESCO list. Yakshagana is a traditional form of folk theatre and dance that originated in the coastal districts of Karnataka, India. The word "Yakshagana" is derived from the combination of "Yaksha", which refers to a class of nature spirits or celestial beings in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist traditions and "Gana", meaning song.
Question : Directions: If P means +, Q means –, R means ÷, and S means ×, then, 46 S 14 R 2 P 11 Q 6 = ?
Option 1: 319
Option 2: 327
Option 3: –217
Option 4: 317
Correct Answer: 327
Solution : Given: 46 S 14 R 2 P 11 Q 6 = ?
Replacing the letters with the assigned mathematical symbols in the equation, the equation becomes – = 46 × 14 ÷ 2 + 11 – 6 = 46 × 7 + 11 – 6 = 322 + 11 – 6 = 333 – 6 = 327
So, 327 is the answer to the given equation. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The doorbell interrupted ______ chain of thoughts.
Option 1: my
Option 2: us
Option 3: me
Option 4: mine
Correct Answer: my
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
In this context, the possessive pronoun "my" is used to indicate that the chain of thoughts being interrupted belongs to the speaker. This maintains clarity and correct grammar in the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is: My
Question : Select the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.
The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of taxpayer's money.
Option 1: Defended
Option 2: Described
Option 3: Represented
Option 4: Decried
Correct Answer: Defended
Solution : The first option is correct.
Denounced means to accuse someone publicly of being something that is bad or wrong. Defended means to protect someone or something against attack or criticism. Thus, it is the correct antonym.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
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