Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? ABDG, BCEH, ?, DEGJ, EFHK
Option 1: CEFG
Option 2: CDFI
Option 3: CDGI
Option 4: CEGH
Correct Answer: CDFI
Solution : Given: ABDG, BCEH, ?, DEGJ, EFHK
In the above-given series, add 1 to the place value of each letter of the previous term to get the next term. ABDG→A + 1 = B; B + 1 = C; D + 1 = E; G +
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
Andaman and Nicobar Island is_____union territory in_______Bay of Bengal.
Option 1: an, a
Option 2: the, no word required
Option 3: the, the
Option 4: a, the
Correct Answer: a, the
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
"A" is used before "union territory" because it introduces a singular countable noun, and it is the first mention of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the sentence. "The" is used before "Bay of Bengal" to specify a
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster. LATYE : YTLEA :: NETAEO : ?
Option 1: TONEEA
Option 2: TONEAE
Option 3: TTNUAE
Option 4: TQUNEA
Correct Answer: TONEEA
Solution : Given: LATYE : YTLEA :: NETAEO : ?
Like, LATYE : YTLEA – On arranging the letters of LATYE in decreasing order of their place value, we get→Y > T > L > E > A Similarly, follow the same pattern for NETAEO – On
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: EDHG
Option 2: LKON
Option 3: UVWX
Option 4: QPTS
Correct Answer: UVWX
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: EDHG; E – 1 = D; D + 4 = H; H – 1 = G Second option: LKON; L – 1 = K; K + 4 = O; O – 1 = N Third option: UVWX; U
Question : Directions: Which one of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following words? a. Lungs b. Nostrils c. Windpipe d. Blood
Option 1: a, b, c, d
Option 2: b, c, a, d
Option 3: a, c, d, b
Option 4: d, c, b, a
Correct Answer: b, c, a, d
Solution : Given: a. Lungs b. Nostrils c. Windpipe d. Blood
When we inhale, the air containing oxygen enters our body through the nostrils. It then passes through the windpipe, also known as the trachea, which branches into two smaller tubes called bronchi. These
Question : Directions: A square sheet of paper is folded and punched as shown below. How will it 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 : 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".
Unless Geeta apologies (1) / she should not be (2) / allowed to go to picnic. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
In the third part, "to picnic" should be replaced with "to the picnic". The picnic refers to a specific occasion; and hence, the article "the" should precede the word picnic.
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Ritika was deprived of her father's property as she married a knave.
Option 1: Gallant
Option 2: Novice
Option 3: Rogue
Option 4: Chauffeur
Correct Answer: Rogue
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The word knave refers to a deceitful or dishonest person, often involved in trickery or unscrupulous behaviour. Similarly, a rogue is someone who behaves dishonestly or unpredictably, engaging in deceitful actions.
The meanings of the other options are
Question :
Directions: Select the related word from the given alternatives. Wheat : Grain :: ? : ?
Option 1: Rose : Flower
Option 2: Boy : Girl
Option 3: Clock : Clock Hands
Option 4: Body : Skin
Correct Answer: Rose : Flower
Solution : Given: Wheat : Grain :: ? : ?
Wheat is a variety of grains.
Let's check the options – First option: Rose : Flower; Rose belongs to the category of flowers. Second option: Boy : Girl; Both the words boy and girl specify
Question : Which of the following is not a river of the Himalayan river systems?
Option 1: Ken
Option 2: Shetrunji
Option 3: Betwa
Option 4: Hindan
Correct Answer: Shetrunji
Solution : The correct answer is Shetrunji.
The Shetrunji is a significant river in Saurashtra, with its easternmost basin being the Shetrunji basin. Originating in the Chchai Hills within the Gir Forest of the Junagadh district, the river begins at an elevation of 380 metres above
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