Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Trees are leafless for a shorter or longer season of the year in:
Option 1: evergreen forests
Option 2: mangrove forests
Option 3: scrub jungle forests
Option 4: deciduous forests
Correct Answer: deciduous forests
Solution : The correct answer is deciduous forests.
To save water or cope with dry weather better, deciduous plants shed their leaves. Thus, during the following suitable growing season, they produce new foliage. Every year, deciduous trees lose their leaves. The main trees in dry
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.
Anger is the most dangerous (1) _______as we lose control of (2) _________when in its grip. The (3) _________of such behaviour can be severe. The first (4) _________of anger is that harsh words may (5) ________the other person deeply. Many relationships are affected (6) ________because of anger, which may cause (7) ________and hatred. What are we (8) _________from anger? Nothing. It can disturb the people (9) _________you. Anger may become your biggest weakness, and you may be (10) __________others to take advantage of it.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 7.
Option 1: rifts
Option 2: agreement
Option 3: cordiality
Option 4: continuation
Correct Answer: rifts
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: In this context, the sentence discusses the negative consequences of anger on relationships. The noun "rifts" accurately captures the intended meaning, referring to serious and deep divisions or conflicts.
Question : The loudness of sound depends upon which of the following?
Option 1: Frequency
Option 2: Wavelength
Option 3: Amplitude
Option 4: Overtones
Correct Answer: Amplitude
Solution : The correct answer is Amplitude.
The loudness of a sound depends upon its intensity or amplitude. Loudness is determined by the amount of energy a sound wave carries per unit area while travelling through a medium. A higher intensity or larger amplitude leads to a
Question : Directions: Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Logical 2. Logistics 3. Longevity 4. Locust 5. Loafer
Option 1: 3, 5, 1, 2, 4
Option 2: 5, 4, 2, 3, 1
Option 3: 5, 4, 2, 1, 3
Option 4: 5, 4, 1, 2, 3
Correct Answer: 5, 4, 1, 2, 3
Solution : Given: 1. Logical 2. Logistics 3. Longevity 4. Locust 5. Loafer
Step 1: Compare the first and second letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter L and are followed by o, then move on
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".
Those who are in power (1) / have to be sensitive of (2) / the suffering of the poor. (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 correct preposition to use in this context is "to" instead of "of". "To" is a preposition that is often used to indicate the direction, purpose, destination, or recipient of an action. It is
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abandon
Option 1: Construct
Option 2: Relinquish
Option 3: Cherish
Option 4: Toleration
Correct Answer: Relinquish
Solution : The second option is correct.
Abandon means to give up control of or discontinue further interest in something.
Relinquish means to voluntarily give up or let go of something, such as control, possession, or a right. Thus, it is the correct synonym.
The meanings of
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.
The grammar concepts (1)______systematically and explained with examples (2)_______by exercises. The writing section (3)_______abundant practice in functional and imaginative writing with necessary scaffolding to (4)______ learners. The listening and speaking sections have activities embedded in meaningful contexts that will encourage (5)______to interact confidently in English.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: provided
Option 2: provides
Option 3: is providing
Option 4: will be providing
Correct Answer: provides
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
In this sentence, provides is the appropriate verb form to maintain subject-verb agreement. The sentence conveys that the writing section currently offers or furnishes abundant practice in a functional manner.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Soapy moved restlessly on his seat in Madison Square. There are certain signs to show that winter is coming. Birds begin to fly south. People buy new warm coats. Soapy felt restless in the park. When you see these signs, you know winter is near. A dead leaf fell at Soapy’s feet. That was a special sign for him that winter was almost there. It was time for all who lived in Madison Square to prepare. Soapy had to find some way to take care of himself during the cold weather. His hopes for the winter were not very high. He was not thinking of sailing away on a ship. He was not thinking of the warm southern skies. Three months in the prison on Blackwell Island was what he wanted. Three months of food every day and a bed every night, three months safe from the cold north wind and safe from cops. This is what Soapy wanted most in the world.
For years, Blackwell Island had been his winter home. Richer New Yorkers made their plans to go to Florida or to the shore of the Mediterranean Sea each winter. Soapy made his small plans for going to the island. Although there were places in the city where he could go and ask for food and a bed and he could move from one building to another, he preferred Blackwell Island. Soapy’s spirit was proud. If he went to any of these places, there were certain things he had to do. In one way or the other, he would have to pay for what they gave him. They would not ask him for money but they would make him wash himself well and answer questions. They would want to know everything about his life. In prison, a gentleman’s life was still his own life.
Question: Why didn’t Soapy want to ask for food and shelter in his city?
Option 1: He wanted a change of place.
Option 2: People in his city were cruel.
Option 3: He had high hopes for winter.
Option 4: He would have to answer questions about his life.
Correct Answer: He would have to answer questions about his life.
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
In the last lines of the second paragraph, it is stated that they would want to know everything about his life. Thus, it can be concluded that the reason Soapy
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
The points who were discussed at the class were very important.
Option 1: which were discussed in
Option 2: whom were discuss at
Option 3: No substitution
Option 4: that was discussed in
Correct Answer: which were discussed in
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Janet has / a pet dog / who are / very smart.
Option 1: Janet has
Option 2: who are
Option 3: a pet dog
Option 4: very smart
Correct Answer: who are
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
There is an error in the segment "who are" of the given sentence. The error lies in the incorrect agreement between the subject and the pronoun in the relative clause.
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