Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The painting was done by his son.
Option 1: His son is doing the painting.
Option 2: His son did the painting.
Option 3: The painting was completed by his son.
Option 4: The painting was his son work.
Correct Answer: His son did the painting.
Solution : The second option is correct.
Active voice emphasises the doer of the action, while passive voice emphasises the receiver. To convert passive to active, we make the subject perform the action and rephrase the verb.
The structure of the active voice in the case of the simple past tense is: "Subject + past form of the verb + singular object."
Therefore, the sentence in the active voice is: "Her son did the painting."
Question : The lysimeter helps in the estimation of:
Option 1: evapotranspiration
Option 2: relative humidity
Option 3: vapour pressure
Option 4: wind direction
Correct Answer: evapotranspiration
Solution : The correct answer is evapotranspiration.
A lysimeter is a measurement tool used to ascertain how much evapotranspiration plants produce. By keeping track of the quantity of precipitation received in an area and the amount of water lost through the soil, one can calculate the amount of water lost by evapotranspiration.
Question : Which of the following glands produces luteinizing hormone?
Option 1: Pancreas
Option 2: Pituitary
Option 3: Thyroid
Option 4: Thymus
Correct Answer: Pituitary
Solution : The correct option is Pituitary.
The pituitary gland produces luteinizing hormone (LH). LH is one of the hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland, and it plays a crucial role in the regulation of the reproductive system. In females, LH stimulates ovulation, and in males, it stimulates the production of testosterone in the testes.
Question : Exploitation of labour is said to exist when:
Option 1: wages = Marginal Revenue Product
Option 2: wages < Marginal Revenue Product
Option 3: wages > Marginal Revenue Product
Option 4: Marginal Revenue Product = 0
Correct Answer: wages < Marginal Revenue Product
Solution : The correct answer is wages < Marginal Revenue Product.
When wages are less than the Marginal Revenue Product (MRP), labour exploitation is said to prevail. This is because MRP assesses the additional income generated by a company by hiring one more employee. When wages fall below MRP, the corporation is effectively paying the worker less than the value of their output.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I lost my purse ____________between my house and the metro station.
Option 1: there
Option 2: Somewhere
Option 3: anywhere
Option 4: wherever
Correct Answer: Somewhere
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "I lost my purse somewhere between my house and the metro station."
Question : Directions: A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the second option is correct.
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.
There are three main groups of oils: animal, vegetable, and mineral. Great quantities of animal oil come (1) _________whales, those enormous creatures of the sea (2) _________are the largest remaining animals in the world. (3) __________the whale from the cold of the Arctic seas, nature (4) _________it with a thick covering of fat called blubber. (5) ___________the whale is killed; the blubber is stripped (6) _________and boiled down. It produces a great (7) __________of oil which can be made into food for human (8)___________. A few other creatures yield oil, but none so (9)__________as the whale. The livers of the cod and the halibut, two (10) __________of fish, yield nourishing oil.
Question: Select the most appropriate option for blank number 8.
Option 1: convention
Option 2: contradiction
Option 3: construction
Option 4: consumption
Correct Answer: consumption
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The sentence talks about the oil produced from the blubber of whales being turned into food for human consumption. In this context, consumption refers to the act of using or eating something, which fits well with the idea of oil being turned into food.
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Rohan got his birthday gift in the twilight.
Option 1: received his birthday present at dusk
Option 2: received his birthday present in the dawn
Option 3: received his birthday present in the genesis
Option 4: received his birthday present in the morning
Correct Answer: received his birthday present at dusk
Solution : The first option is correct.
The original sentence uses the phrase got his birthday gift in the twilight, which is not incorrect, but the improved version replaces got with received for a more formal and precise expression. Additionally, at dusk is used instead of in the twilight to convey the same meaning more concisely. Twilight refers to the period between sunset and darkness, and dusk specifically refers to the darker stage of twilight. The revised sentence maintains clarity while enhancing the overall expression.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Rohan received his birthday present at dusk."
Question : Comprehension: In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
People are tired of staying indoors in artificial lights in view of the pandemic and (1) __________a sedentary lifestyle. They are yearning to reconnect with (2) __________and 'rewilding' is becoming a key trend in 2021. 'Rewilding' is about going (3) ___________to our 'caveman/woman' life by soaking in the sun, (4) __________barefoot on sand and grass, drinking water from natural (5) ___________, and bathing in rivers. The (6) _____________of 'outdoor living' is all about spending time in nature, irrespective of the weather, through simple (7) __________that are free of cost, like walking, camping, or fishing with loved ones. 'Earthing' is a therapeutic activity, which can be performed (8) ____________All you need to do is to take off your shoes and place your bare feet and hands directly on the (9) __________, whether it is in a park or at the beach. Another trend is the Japanese way to beat stress - 'forest-bathing'. You can 'forest-bathe' wherever there is a (10)_____________of trees, including a nearby park.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: creation
Option 2: nature
Option 3: civilisation
Option 4: cities
Correct Answer: nature
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The term rewilding refers to efforts to restore natural environments and reintroduce wildlife to areas where it has been diminished or eradicated. It's about allowing nature to take care of itself, enabling natural processes to shape land and sea, repair damaged ecosystems, and restore degraded landscapes.
Therefore, the right answer is nature.
Question : Which of the following countries agreed to work with India on a national campaign for water conservation in India as of September 2017?
Option 1: Israel
Option 2: Japan
Option 3: Russia
Option 4: Turkey
Correct Answer: Israel
Solution : The correct answer is Israel.
The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in India and Energy in the State of Israel entered into an agreement in 2017 for a National Campaign for Water Conservation in India. This initiative aimed to raise awareness among the citizens of both nations about the crucial importance of water conservation.
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