Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. Sudha Murthy dealt with complex psychological issues in her stories in a lucid manner.
Option 1: Poignant
Option 2: Comprehensible
Option 3: Implicit
Option 4: Exquisite
Correct Answer: Comprehensible
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
In the given context, when it's mentioned that Sudha Murthy dealt with complex psychological issues in a lucid manner, it means she handled these intricate issues in a way that was easily understood and clear to the readers. Therefore, comprehensible, which also means easy to understand, is the most fitting synonym.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Computer, Bicycle, Forest
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Here, Computer, Bicycle, and Forest are not related to each other. Therefore, the circle of Computers, Bicycles, and Forest does not intersect or relate to each other. The Venn diagram is –
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : As of 10 April 2022, identify the state that has a bicameral legislature.
Option 1: Uttar Pradesh
Option 2: Madhya Pradesh
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Kerala
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Solution : The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh is a state with two houses of legislature, also known as bicameral. The Upper House, called the Vidhan Parishad, is a permanent house consisting of 100 members. Every two years, one-third of the members of this legislative council are elected. Uttar Pradesh is one of the six states in India that has a bicameral legislature. The other states with such a legislature are Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Bihar.
Question : Select the correct direct narration of the given sentence. The tutor asked his pupil where he had learnt his English from.
Option 1: The tutor asked his pupil, “Where did you learn your English from? “
Option 2: The tutor asked to his pupil, “Where you had learnt his English from?”
Option 3: The tutor said to his pupil, “Where you are learning English?”
Option 4: The tutor asked his pupil, “Where he have learnt his English from?”
Correct Answer: The tutor asked his pupil, “Where did you learn your English from? “
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
Therefore, the answer will be: The tutor asked his pupil, “Where did you learn your English from? “
Question : Directions: Which sequence of mathematical symbols can replace * in the given equation? 8 * 5 * 9 * 31
Option 1: –, ×, =
Option 2: –, =, ×
Option 3: =, ×, –
Option 4: ×, –, =
Correct Answer: ×, –, =
Solution : Given: 8 * 5 * 9 * 31
Replace * with the mathematical signs and solve the equations one by one using BODMAS. Let's check the given options – First option: –, ×, = ⇒ 8 – 5 × 9 = 31 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 8 – 45 = –37 ≠ 31 Second option: –, =, × ⇒ 8 – 5 = 9 × 31 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 8 – 5 = 3 Solving the R.H.S. of the equation – = 9 × 31 = 279 ≠ 3 Third option: =, ×, – ⇒ 8 = 5 × 9 – 31 Solving the R.H.S. of the equation – = 45 – 31 = 14 ≠ 8 Fourth option: ×, –, = ⇒ 8 × 5 – 9 = 31 Solving the L.H.S. of the equation – = 40 – 9 = 31
So, only the fourth option satisfies the given equation. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : How many oxygen atoms are there in an acetone molecule?
Option 1: 3
Option 2: 1
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct option is 1.
Acetone has the molecular formula C3H6O.
Therefore, in 1 molecule of acetone (C3H6O), there is 1 oxygen atom.
Question : Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence. The chemist said, “We do not have stock of this medicine now.”
Option 1: The chemist said that we do not have stock of this medicine now.”
Option 2: The chemist said that they are not having stock of that medicine now.
Option 3: The chemist said that we did not have stock of this medicine then.
Option 4: The chemist said that they did not have stock of that medicine then.
Correct Answer: The chemist said that they did not have stock of that medicine then.
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Therefore, the correct answer is: "The chemist said that they did not have stock of that medicine then."
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Mr. Ramesh and / his friends / have never come / here.
Option 1: here.
Option 2: Mr. Ramesh and
Option 3: have never come
Option 4: his friends
Correct Answer: have never come
Solution : The third option is correct.
The subject of the sentence is "Mr. Ramesh and his friends", and when using a compound subject connected by "and", the verb should agree with the entire subject. In this case, the plural subject "Mr. Ramesh and his friends", requires the plural verb "have" instead of "has". So, the correction is to use "have" instead of "has" to ensure subject-verb agreement.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Mr. Ramesh and his friends have never come here.
Question : Directions: Find the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 40
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 15
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : Here, the number given in the exact top and bottom of the star is equal to the quotient obtained from the division of the lower left and lower right corner term by the upper left and upper right term respectively.
Like, 90 ÷ 30 = 3 Similarly, follow the same pattern for 80 ÷ ? = 8 ⇒ ? = 10
So, the missing term is 10. Hence, the second option is correct.
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. Individuals might not always do just what we (1)________ like them to do. No matter how justified or marginal our requirements (2)_________ we will occasionally be disheartened. Instinctually, when our expectations are not fulfilled, we become hurt and upset. Altercations terrify us since they are uncomfortable and have the potential to destroy relationships. However, avoiding confrontation does not (3)___________ the dispute, as unanswered questions also have a detrimental (4)__________ on relationships. Indeed, the true source of (5)___________ is our confrontational style, not the problem itself.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: side
Option 2: influence
Option 3: affect
Option 4: effect
Correct Answer: effect
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In the passage, the statement discusses the negative consequences of unanswered questions about relationships. Effect is a term commonly used to convey the idea of a result, impact, or influence. In this context, it effectively communicates that unanswered questions have a detrimental impact on relationships.
Therefore, the right word to fill in the blank is effect.
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