Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Which of the following interchange of signs would make the given equation correct? 13 + 26 × 2 – 5 ÷ 4 = 6
Option 1: ÷ and +
Option 2: + and –
Option 3: × and –
Option 4: × and ÷
Correct Answer: × and ÷
Solution : Given: 13 + 26 × 2 – 5 ÷ 4 = 6
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: ÷ and + = 13 ÷ 26 × 2 – 5
Question : Which of the following elements is the densest naturally occurring element?
Option 1: Palladium
Option 2: Iridium
Option 3: Ruthenium
Option 4: Osmium
Correct Answer: Osmium
Solution : The correct answer is Osmium.
Osmium is commonly considered the densest naturally occurring element. It is a hard metal that belongs to the platinum group of elements. Its symbol is Os, and its atomic number is 76. It is glossy and blue-grey or blue-black
Question : The FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 will be organised in which of the following cities of Odisha?
Option 1: Rourkela - Cuttack
Option 2: Bhubaneswar - Puri
Option 3: Bhubaneswar - Rourkela
Option 4: Puri - Cuttack
Correct Answer: Bhubaneswar - Rourkela
Solution : The correct option is Bhubaneswar - Rourkela.
The 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup marked the 15th edition of the quadrennial world championship for men's national field hockey teams, overseen by the International Hockey Federation. The tournament took place from January 13 to
Question : In the sentence, identify the segment that contains the grammatical error. Since because we cannot go out, we might as well do some spring cleaning.
Option 1: Since because
Option 2: we cannot go out
Option 3: we might as well do
Option 4: some spring cleaning
Correct Answer: Since because
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Explanation: Since and because are both conjunctions that convey a similar meaning, indicating the reason or cause of something. Using them together in the same sentence is redundant.
Therefore, the correct sentence will be: "Since we cannot
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'.
In spite of being seriously handicapped, Stephen Hawking is one of most eminent modern scientists.
Option 1: is one of the most
Option 2: was one among most
Option 3: been one of the
Option 4: No substitution required
Correct Answer: is one of the most
The use of the before most in the phrase one of the most is required when making superlative comparisons. In this case, the most eminent is a superlative form that emphasises the highest level
Question : World Autism Awareness Day is observed on
Option 1: 2nd April
Option 2: 3rd April
Option 3: 5th April
Option 4: 1st April
Correct Answer: 2nd April
Solution : The answer is 2nd April.
The 2nd of April of every year is marked as World Autism Awareness Day. It is a day to enhance Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) awareness and encourage understanding and acceptance of people with ASD.
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.
A new (1)__________ was organised by the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board in form of the National Tribal Dance Festival. The event gave an (2)__________ to the tribal way of life. People from all walks of life had an opportunity to (3)_________ with many tribes. Chhattisgarh is one of the Indian states which has richness and (4)__________. in tribal life. The state is home to many (5)__________ tribes of India. The programme happened from 28 October to 30 October, 2021 at the Science College Ground in Raipur.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: diversity
Option 2: variety
Option 3: range
Option 4: variation
Correct Answer: diversity
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Diversity means variety, and in this context, it conveys that Chattisgarh is one of the Indian states that have richness and variety of people living there.
Question : Directions: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it? c_bba_cab_ac_ab_ac
Option 1: babcc
Option 2: bcacb
Option 3: acbcb
Option 4: abcbc
Correct Answer: acbcb
Solution : Given: c_bba_cab_ac_ab_ac
To fill the series we have to divide the series – c_b/ba_/cab/_ac/_ab/_ac Let's check each option: First option: babcc; cbb/baa/cab/bac/cab/cac; (No pattern has been found.) Second option: bcacb; cbb/bac/cab/
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
After the 'Pooja' in the temple (1) / got over, people start (2) / coming out to get their slippers. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error is in the second part of the sentence.
Explanation:
The correct form should be people started instead of people start. The simple past tense is required here to maintain consistency with the past event mentioned in the first part of the sentence.
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. AN, ET, IZ, MF, ?
Option 1: AL
Option 2: QL
Option 3: AM
Option 4: QM
Correct Answer: QL
Solution : Given: AN, ET, IZ, MF, ?
Add 4 and 6 to the positional values of the first and second letters of each term to get the next term of the series – First letter of the series→A + 4 = E; E + 4 =
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