Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any errors, mark 'No Error' as your answer.
She will already return home / when her parents get back / from their offices.
Option 1: when her parents get back
Option 2: No Error
Option 3: she will already return home
Option 4: from their offices
Correct Answer: she will already return home
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The correct construction should be: "She will already have returned home." This is because when expressing an action that will be completed before another future event, the future perfect tense is used.
In this
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. Chameleons can change their colour in an instant in order to blend with their background. They also have the ________ to move each of their eyes independently. They are also capable of looking in any direction. Chameleons feed on insects. They catch them with the help of their sticky tongue. Did you know: they can shoot out their tongue farther - more than the __________ of their own head and body combined!
Option 1: power, breadth
Option 2: means, width
Option 3: ability, length
Option 4: propensity, span
Correct Answer: ability, length
This option provides the appropriate words to convey that chameleons have the capability or skill (ability) to move their eyes independently and that they can shoot out their tongue a certain distance (length).
Question : Directions: A # B means A is the husband of B, A @ B means A is the daughter of B, A & B means A is the sister of B. If P & Q @ D # K @ S # T, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Option 1: S is the maternal grandfather of Q
Option 2: P is the daughter of K
Option 3: T is the mother of K
Option 4: D is the daughter-in-law of T
Correct Answer: D is the daughter-in-law of T
Solution : Given: A # B ⇒ A is the husband of B, A @ B ⇒ A is the daughter of B, A & B ⇒ A is the sister of B.
As per the given information, the family tree will
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Crop : Farm :: Ore : ?
Option 1: Iron
Option 2: Volcano
Option 3: Mine
Option 4: Factory
Correct Answer: Mine
Solution : Given: Crop : Farm :: Ore : ?
Like, Crop : Farm; the crop is growing in farms. Similarly, Ore : ?; ore is a deposit in the Earth's crust of one or more valuable minerals found in Mines.
So, ore is related to mine.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
The volcano erupted and released hot gases.
Option 1: interrupted
Option 2: No substitution required
Option 3: broke open
Option 4: ruptured
Correct Answer: No substitution required
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The sentence requires no substitution, as "erupted" is the most appropriate word, which helps convey the intended meaning that the volcano broke out suddenly and released gas.
Question : Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
The meeting was postponed by a week.
Option 1: They postponed the meeting by a week.
Option 2: They are postponing the meeting by a week.
Option 3: They have postponed the meeting by a week.
Option 4: They will postpone the meeting by a week.
Correct Answer: They postponed the meeting by a week.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The active voice is a type of sentence or clause in which the subject performs the action. It's a more direct and straightforward way of expressing ideas. In an active sentence, the
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. CDH, FGK, IJN, ?
Option 1: LQK
Option 2: KQM
Option 3: MQK
Option 4: LMQ
Correct Answer: LMQ
Solution : Given: CDH, FGK, IJN, ?
Add 3 to the place values of each letter of the previous terms to get the next term in the series – CDH→C + 3 = F; D + 3 = G; H + 3 = K→FGK FGK→F + 3
Question : In March 2020, which of the following states launched a mass handwashing campaign named "break the chain"?
Option 1: Kerala
Option 2: Odisha
Option 3: Punjab
Option 4: Karnataka
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct answer is Kerala.
The Kerala government launched a mass handwashing campaign named "break the chain". By launching the campaign, Kerala Health Minister Shailaja highlighted the importance of maintaining personal hygiene to protect oneself and the community from COVID-19 infection. The main objective
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The empty stands at the stadium (bought as a shock) to the contingent, which was taking part in the celebration for the first time in the state.
(1) brought as a shock
(2) got as a shock
(3) came as a shock
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
It is a common phrase that conveys the idea that something was surprising or unexpected. In the context of the sentence, it indicates that the empty stands were unexpected and surprising to the contingent.
The meanings of the
Question : Which of the following musical instruments does Ustad Amjad Ali Khan play?
Option 1: Shehnai
Option 2: Sarod
Option 3: Tabla
Option 4: Sitar
Correct Answer: Sarod
Solution : The correct answer is Sarod.
Born on October 9, 1945, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is a renowned Indian classical sarod player acclaimed for his swift and melodious ekhara taans. Coming from a musical family, he has graced international stages since the 1960s. His
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