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Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam

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Question : The number of Judges in the International Court of Justice is:

Option 1: 11

Option 2: 15

Option 3: 18

Option 4: 7

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Correct Answer: 15


Solution : The correct option is - 15

15 judges are chosen by the UN Security Council and General Assembly for nine-year terms on the International Court of Justice. It gives advice on issues of international law and settles diplomatic disputes in accordance with that law. 

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Question : Megasthenes, a Greek historian and diplomat, came to India as an ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator. In which of the following Mauryan emperor's courts did he come?

Option 1: Chandragupta Maurya

Option 2: Brihadratha

Option 3: Ashoka

Option 4: Samprati

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Correct Answer: Chandragupta Maurya


Solution : The correct option is Chandragupta Maurya.

The Greek historian and statesman Megasthenes visited India on behalf of Alexander the Great's heir, Seleucus I Nicator. The most well-known work by Megasthenes is "Indica", which provides a thorough description of India in the Mauryan era. As

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Question : A mascot was first introduced in the Asian Games in the year:

Option 1: 1958

Option 2: 1982

Option 3: 1998

Option 4: 1966

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Correct Answer: 1982


Solution : The correct option is 1982.

The first mascot was introduced in the Asian Games in 1982. The 9th Asian Games, held in New Delhi, India, marked the debut of a mascot named "Appu", which was an elephant representing strength, good luck and wisdom. Since

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.

Arson is a flagitious act because it endangers lives and destroys homes.

Option 1: Criminal

Option 2: Rare

Option 3: Popular

Option 4: Hopeless

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Correct Answer: Criminal


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Flagitious is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely wicked, villainous, or criminal.

Criminals convey the idea of something being related to or characteristic of a crime. Thus, it is the correct synonym.

The meanings

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Question : Directions: A + B means A is the father of B,
A * B means A is the daughter of B,
A % B means A is the brother of B.
If J + T % N % C * L* S, then how is J related to S?

Option 1: Son-in-law

Option 2: Paternal uncle

Option 3: Son

Option 4: Brother-in-law

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Correct Answer: Son-in-law


Solution : Given:
A + B ⇒ A is the father of B,
A * B ⇒ A is the daughter of B,
A % B ⇒ A is the brother of B.

As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –

Here,

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Question : A fluorescent tube contains__________.

Option 1: Argon vapour

Option 2: Mercury vapour

Option 3: Sodium vapour

Option 4: Neon vapour

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Correct Answer: Mercury vapour


Solution : The correct option is Mercury vapour.

A small mercury vapour can be found in a standard fluorescent tube. UV light is produced by the Mercury vapour when power is introduced. A Phosphorescent coating within the tube reacts with the UV light, allowing it

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Question : Which of the following is not the correct statement about escape velocity?

Option 1: In our solar system, Jupiter has the highest escape velocity

Option 2: On the earth, the escape velocity is 11.2 km/s

Option 3: Escape velocity depends on the mass and radius of the celestial body

Option 4: In our solar system, Venus has the lowest Escape velocity

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Correct Answer: In our solar system, Venus has the lowest Escape velocity


Solution : The correct option is in our solar system, Venus has the lowest Escape velocity.

In our solar system, Mars has the lowest Escape velocity.

The Escape velocity is independent of the body's mass and

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