Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : The pitch of a sound depends on its
Option 1: Frequency
Option 2: Intensity
Option 3: Velocity
Option 4: Amplitude
Correct Answer: Frequency
Solution : The correct option is Frequency.
Frequency refers to the number of oscillations or cycles of a sound wave that occur in one second and is measured in Hertz (Hz). Higher-frequency sounds have a higher pitch, while lower-frequency sounds have a lower pitch.
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.
Butterflies (1) _____body parts. The head, the thorax and the abdomen. They have four wings and six legs attached to the thorax. The colours and patterns (2) _____a butterfly's wings (3) _____them to blend (4)_____ its surrounding and protects it from its predators. Proboscis helps (5)______ from the flowers.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: rescue
Option 2: help
Option 3: improve
Option 4: save
Correct Answer: help
Solution : The correct option is the second option.
In this sentence, help is the appropriate word because it indicates that the colours and patterns on the butterfly's wings assist or aid in their ability to blend into their surroundings. This blending is usually for camouflage,
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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".
The inaugural function (1) / is temporarily interrupted (2) / as the lights suddenly went out. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.
The sentence talks about an event in the past denoted by the part "the lights suddenly went out", so it should use the simple past tense. Thus, "is" should be replaced with "was" to maintain
Question :
Which one of the following is an example of optional money?
Option 1:
Currency note
Option 2:
Coins
Option 3: Cheque
Option 4: Bond
Correct Answer: Cheque
Solution : The correct answer is a Cheque.
A cheque is a type of optional money. Optional money is money that is not legally tender. This implies it does not have to be accepted as payment for goods and services. Optional money is generally employed in
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 number.
Marriages, birthday celebrations, meetings, conferences, seminars and many similar events layout (1) _________multi-course feasts with plenty of starters followed by the main course. Later, (2)__________ of food get dumped into dustbins, (3) _________of its value to the hungry poor. Most such gatherings serve buffets. The (4) _________of food wastage is more when people help themselves. They (5)__________. more than what they can eat only to waste the (6) __________Similar wastage is seen when hotels serve (7) _________breakfast buffets. Wherever food is free and (8) ___________plenty, people take more. Those fortunate to have (9) __________food forget the plight of those who do not have (10) __________to eat. Millions of people die of malnutrition and hunger in India.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 6.
Option 1: excess
Option 2: overload
Option 3: profusion
Option 4: plenty
Correct Answer: excess
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: In this context, the sentence is discussing the state of having more food than needed, leading to waste. The noun "excess" accurately conveys the idea of surplus or more than necessary.
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
They ________ living here since 2000.
Option 1: have been
Option 2: are
Option 3: will be
Option 4: are still
Correct Answer: have been
Solution : The correct choice is the first option "have been".
The use of "have been" is appropriate for describing an ongoing action that started in the past and continues in the present.
The other options are incorrect because:
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 15, ?, 52, 72, 93, 115, 138
Option 1: 40
Option 2: 33
Option 3: 20
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 33
Solution : Given: 15, ?, 52, 72, 93, 115, 138
Add consecutive natural numbers in increasing order starting from 18, to obtain the required missing number in the series – 15 + 18 = 33; 33 + 19 = 52; 52 + 20 = 72; 72 +
Question : Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The mother said to the maid, “Have the children put away their toys?”
Option 1: The mother asked the maid if the children had put away their toys.
Option 2: The mother asked the maid have the children put away their toys.
Option 3: The mother asked the maid if the children have put away their toys.
Option 4: The mother asked the maid if the children will put away their toys.
Correct Answer: The mother asked the maid if the children had put away their toys.
Explanation: The indirect form (also known as reported speech) is used to report what someone else has said without quoting their exact words. In the indirect
Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 14, 45, 138, ?, 1254
Option 1: 170
Option 2: 211
Option 3: 451
Option 4: 417
Correct Answer: 417
Solution : Given: 14, 45, 138, ?, 1254
Multiply the previous term by 3 then add 3 to obtain the next term. (14 × 3) + 3 = 42 + 3 = 45; (45 × 3) + 3 = 135 + 3 = 138; (138 × 3)
Question : What is the reason for the use of Sodium Thiosulphate in Photography?
Option 1: Reaction with light
Option 2: Ability to form complexion
Option 3: Oxidising behaviour
Option 4: Reducing behaviour
Correct Answer: Ability to form complexion
Solution : The correct option is the ability to form complexion.
Sodium Thiosulfate (Na2S2O3), known as hypo, is a main ingredient in photography because of its ability to produce a complexion. Its capacity to produce soluble silver thiosulfate
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