Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Key factors influencing subway air pollution will include station depth, date of construction, type of ventilation (natural or air conditioning), types of brakes (electromagnetic or conventional brake pads) and wheels (rubber or steel) used on the trains, train frequency, and more recently, the presence or absence of platform screen-door systems.
In particular, much subway particulate matter is sourced from moving train parts such as wheels and brake pads, as well as from the steel rails and power supply materials, making the particles predominantly iron-containing.
To date, there is no clear epidemiological indication of abnormal health effects on underground workers and commuters. New York subway workers have been exposed to such air without significant observed impacts on their health, and no increased risk of lung cancer was found among subway train drivers in the Stockholm subway system.
But a note of caution is struck by the observations of scholars who found that employees working on the platforms of Stockholm underground, where PM concentrations were greatest, tended to have higher levels of risk markers for cardiovascular disease than ticket sellers and train drivers.
The dominantly ferrous particles are mixed with particles from a range of other sources, including rock ballast from the track, biological aerosols such as bacteria and viruses, and air from the outdoors, and driven through the tunnel system on turbulent air currents generated by the trains themselves and ventilation systems.
Question: What is the passage about?
Option 1: Metro life and the subway facilities.
Option 2: The benefits of subway life.
Option 3: The risky life in the subways.
Option 4: Pollution created by the railroad.
Correct Answer: The risky life in the subways.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The passage discusses key factors influencing subway air pollution and raises concerns about potential health risks associated with subway life. It addresses the sources of subway particulate matter, potential health impacts on workers
Question : As per the Mohs Scale, which among the following minerals is harder than Apatite?
Option 1: Calcite
Option 2: Gypsum
Option 3: Orthoclase
Option 4: Fluorite
Correct Answer: Orthoclase
Solution : The correct answer is Orthoclase.
The ability of a substance to withstand scratches is known as its hardness. Mohs hardness test measures it by using known-to-be-variable mineral compounds to scrape rock. According to the Mohs hardness scale, Orthoclase is harder than Apatite. One of
Question : Which part of the coconut is eatable?
Option 1: Endosperm
Option 2: Mesocarp
Option 3: Endocarp
Option 4: Exocarp
Correct Answer: Endosperm
Solution : The correct option is Endosperm.
The coconut's edible meat is found in the seed (endosperm), which is also used to make coconut oil and other goods. A coconut fruit's other components are the exocarp (husk), the strong fibres that make up the coconut's outermost layer
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
One month ago, he had lost his (1) __________ in a car crash. He had suffered from head injuries that had sent him into a coma for two weeks. With the crash, his (2) _________career as an F1 racer ended and all his ambitions tied to the sport were (3) __________ Hewas one of the youngest racers to have made it to the F1 (4) __________ and his skills were(5) _______ by any other racer in his country, they say.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: sinking
Option 2: promising
Option 3: surprising
Option 4: traveling
Correct Answer: promising
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
A promising career is one where there are signs of future success. This helps convey the meaning that his career, which was showing signs of future success, ended with the crash.
Therefore, the correct answer is promising.
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 blank. On Hauz Khas Road, at the entrance to the pedestrianised Hauz Khas Village, the guard (1)________ the barrier asks you to halt and directs (2)______ to the parking lot. It's 5 p.m. and the parking lot is nearly empty as shops are closed and there are (3)________ any shoppers. There aren't many people on the lane leading to the (4)_________ area either. This is unusual for HKV (as it is popularly known) (5)_______ it is one of Delhi's popular shopping areas. Initially a hub for designer (6)________, the HKV experience (7)_________ a throbbing mix of cafes, art galleries, curio shops, gyms, and, of course, fashion boutiques. The quirky neighbourhood was a hit (8)_________ with youngsters and tourists for its happening nightlife. These days, however, night comes hours (9)______ dusk at HKV, as you can only see street dogs, security guards, a few takeaway joint managers, and bored shop attendants (10)________ to reach home early. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
Option 1: him
Option 2: them
Option 3: you
Option 4: those
Correct Answer: you
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The pronoun "you" is used in this context to indicate that the guard is addressing and directing the person reading the passage to halt and proceed to the parking lot. The use of "you" maintains grammatical correctness and
Question : Which of the following states has the lowest female literacy rate, as per Census 2011?
Option 1: Arunachal Pradesh
Option 2: Rajasthan
Option 3: Bihar
Option 4: Jharkhand
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Solution : The correct answer is Rajasthan.
As of the 2011 Census, Rajasthan's literacy rate was 66.11%, showing an upward trend. The percentage of literate men was 79.19%, while the percentage of women was 52.12%. The state ranks lowest among all Indian states in terms of the
Question : Who among the following is the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as of December 2020?
Option 1: Thomas Bach
Option 2: Jacques Rogge
Option 3: Ajay Kumar
Option 4: Olaf Breidbach
Correct Answer: Thomas Bach
Solution : The correct answer is Thomas Bach.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) serves as the governing body for National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the broader Olympic Movement. Thomas Bach, the current president since 2013, is the ninth individual to hold this position and notably
Question : Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The forest guard warned us that it was forbidden to light a fire in the forest.
Option 1: The forest guard said to us, "It was forbidden to light a fire in the forest."
Option 2: The forest guard said to us, "It can be forbidden to light a fire in the forest."
Option 3: The forest guard said to us, "It will be forbidden to light a fire in the forest."
Option 4: The forest guard said to us, "It is forbidden to light a fire in the forest."
Correct Answer: The forest guard said to us, "It is forbidden to light a fire in the forest."
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
Question : Directions: Rohan and Sunil are brothers and Akriti and Beenu are sisters. If Sunil's son is Beenu's brother, then how is Rohan related to Akriti?
Option 1: Nephew
Option 2: Brother
Option 3: Uncle
Option 4: Grandfather
Correct Answer: Uncle
Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.
So, from the above family tree, Rohan is the uncle of Akriti. Hence, the third option
Question : Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.
Option 1: He has a keen eye for business and every year his firm makes a great profit.
Option 2: He has a keen eye for business and every year his firm makes great a profit.
Option 3: He has keen eye for business and every year his firm makes great profit.
Option 4: He has a keen eye for business and every year his firm makes great profit.
Correct Answer: He has a keen eye for business and every year his firm makes a great profit.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: The use of the indefinite article "a" before "keen eye" is appropriate in this context. The indefinite article is used
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