Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be in the driving seat
Option 1: To be in charge or control of a situation
Option 2: To avoid speaking up on something
Option 3: To be able to drive a vehicle
Option 4: To allow other people to go past yourself
Correct Answer: To be in charge or control of a situation
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom "to be in the driving seat" is often used to convey the idea of being in a position of authority, leadership, or control, similar to a person driving
Question : As of May 2020, how many countries are members of the World Bank?
Option 1: 231
Option 2: 119
Option 3: 256
Option 4: 189
Correct Answer: 189
Solution : The correct answer is 189
There were 189 countries in the world that were members of the World Bank as of May 2020. The World Bank is an international financial institution. It was established in 1944, and its official name was the International Bank for
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Break the ice.
Option 1: To talk about something that is considered taboo.
Option 2: To begin a conversation to relieve the tension in an uncomfortable situation.
Option 3: To discuss something worthless.
Option 4: to reveal a secret.
Correct Answer: To begin a conversation to relieve the tension in an uncomfortable situation.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Break the ice is an idiom that is used to describe the act of initiating a conversation in a social setting, especially when people are initially
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. (2, 8, 20) (7, 12, 22) (33, 42, ?)
Option 1: 52
Option 2: 56
Option 3: 36
Option 4: 60
Correct Answer: 60
Solution : Given: (2, 8, 20), (7, 12, 22), (33, 42, ?)
Like, (2, 8, 20)→8 + ((8 – 2) × 2) = 8 + (6 × 2) = 8 + 12 = 20 (7, 12, 22)→12 + ((12 – 7) × 2) = 12 + (5
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".
My sister-in-law (1) / who lives in Chennai (2) / have come to stay with us. (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.
There is an error in the subject-verb agreement in the sentence.
The verb have should be replaced with has to convey the intended meaning that the speaker's sister-in-law, who resided in Chennai had come to
Question : Which method is used in modern digital computer?
Option 1: Analog calculation method
Option 2: Decimal numbering method
Option 3: Binary number system
Option 4: None of the option is correct
Correct Answer: Binary number system
Solution : Correct answer is - Binary number system
Almost every computer and computer-based device in use today operates using the binary system. A binary number is one that is expressed using the base-2 or binary numeral system, which uses just two symbols—typically, 0
Question : In which year was the Tagore Ratna and Tagore Awards instituted by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for contribution to the performing arts in India?
Option 1: 2005
Option 2: 2012
Option 3: 2017
Option 4: 2009
Correct Answer: 2012
Solution : The correct answer is 2012.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Tagore Puraskar and Sangeet Natak Akademi Tagore Ratna were awarded on the occasion of Rabindranath Tagore's 150th birthday celebration. These prizes were presented during the Sangeet Natak Akademi Tagore Samman ceremonies in Chennai on May 2,
Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is not allowed).
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of the question figure with all the option figures, it is evident that the given question figure is embedded only in the fourth option figure.
Hence,
Question : Directions: In a certain coded language, "chips are good" is written as "lo pur tan", "soul are mate" is written as "tan fu gil" and "chips contain metal" is written as "pur st mo". What is the code for "contain"?
Option 1: tan
Option 2: st
Option 3: mo
Option 4: st or mo
Correct Answer: st or mo
Solution : Given: 1. chips are good ⇒ lo pur tan 2. soul are mate ⇒ tan fu gil 3. chips contain metal ⇒ pur st mo
By comparing all the three coded sentences – In sentences 1 and 3, chips and pur are common.
Question : Select the correct direct narration of the given sentence. He angrily asked the stranger who he was to speak so rudely to him.
Option 1: “Whom are you speak to me so rudely? he angrily asked the stranger.
Option 2: “Who are you to speak to me so rudely?” he angrily asked the stranger.
Option 3: “Who are you speaking to me so rudely?” he shouted at the stranger.
Option 4: “Who are you speaks to me so rudely!” he shouted at the stranger.
Correct Answer: “Who are you to speak to me so rudely?” he angrily asked the stranger.
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
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