Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Which among the following is most helpful in energy savings?
Option 1: Incandescent bulb
Option 2: Fluorescent tube light
Option 3: Compact fluorescent lamp
Option 4: LED bulb
Correct Answer: LED bulb
Solution : The correct answer is the LED bulb.
High-efficiency LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs are known for their advantages in energy conservation. Compared to conventional incandescent bulbs and even compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), they use substantially less energy.
Question : For which famous English novel did Sunetra Gupta receive the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996?
Option 1: Cuckold
Option 2: Memories of Rain
Option 3: A New World
Option 4: Disorderly Women
Correct Answer: Memories of Rain
Solution : The correct answer is Memories of Rains.
Sunetra Gupta wrote her first work of fiction in Bengali. She had translated the poetry of Rabindranath Tagore. Her novel Memories of Rains was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996. The novel was inspired
Question : The Government of India Act was passed in __________.
Option 1: 1860
Option 2: 1859
Option 3: 1861
Option 4: 1858
Correct Answer: 1858
Solution : The correct answer is 1858.
The Government of India Act was passed in 1858 after the 1857 revolt. This act was passed to transfer the government and territories of the East India Company to the British Crown. By introducing this act, the British Parliament ended
Question : Directions: The present age of P is 45 years. 9 years hence, the ages of P and Q will be in the ratio 6 : 7. What is the present age (in years) of Q?
Option 1: 64
Option 2: 54
Option 3: 63
Option 4: 53
Correct Answer: 54
Solution : Given: The present age of P is 45 years. 9 years later, the ratio of the ages of P and Q will be 6 : 7
After 9 years, P's age will be 45 + 9 = 54 years Let, P and Q's ages after
Question : Directions: Three positions of a dice are given below. Identify the number on the face opposite to 6.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : By taking the below given two positions of the dice –
It is visible that the numbers 3 and, 5 are common in both the positions of the dice. So, by the rule of two common numbers, the remaining numbers will be opposites.
Thus, 4
Question : Which of the following foods gives instant energy to athletes?
Option 1: Cheese
Option 2: Glucose
Option 3: Ghee
Option 4: Vitamins
Correct Answer: Glucose
Solution : The correct option is Glucose
Glucose is a vital source of quick energy for humans. Cells use the glycolysis mechanism to metabolise glucose. This process produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and breaks down glucose quickly into smaller molecules. Compared to other energy sources such as fats
Question : Which of the following tissues are responsible for the secondary growth of plants?
Option 1: Cortex
Option 2: Cambium
Option 3: Phloem
Option 4: Xylem
Correct Answer: Cambium
Solution : The correct option is Cambium
Secondary growth occurs in dicotyledonous plants (dicots) and some gymnosperms, whereas most monocotyledonous plants (monocots) have little or no secondary development. The tissues involved in secondary growth are of two categories. The vascular cambium is a thin layer of meristematic
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. TIMID
Option 1: courageous
Option 2: bold
Option 3: confident
Option 4: humble
Correct Answer: humble
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
Explanation: Timid implies a lack of confidence or shyness, and among the options, humble is the closest synonym. Both words suggest a modest or reserved demeanour. Therefore, in this context, "humble" is the most appropriate synonym for
Question : Part ______ of the Indian Constitution deals with finance, property, contracts and suits.
Option 1: X
Option 2: VI
Option 3: XII
Option 4: VIII
Correct Answer: XII
Solution : The correct answer is XII.
Financial provisions about taxation, the definition of various funds, property ownership rights and borrowing by the Union and State governments are included in Part XII of the Constitution.
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter from the given alternatives.
Option 1: MLK
Option 2: NPR
Option 3: XWV
Option 4: EDC
Correct Answer: NPR
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: MLK; M – 1 = L; K + 1 = L Second option: NPR; N + 2 = P; P + 2 = R Third option: XWV; X – 1 = W; V + 1 = W Fourth
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