Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence that contains a grammatical error. These girls have been living in this flat since five years.
Option 1: these girls
Option 2: have been living
Option 3: since five years
Option 4: in this flat
Correct Answer: since five years
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
The error lies in the use of "since" inappropriately with the expression of duration. "Since" is used with a specific point in time, whereas "for" is used to express a duration of time. In this case,
Question : Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
The environment has been ruthlessly destroyed in this area by the growth of industry.
Option 1: The growth of industry is ruthlessly destroying the environment in this area.
Option 2: The growth of industry will ruthlessly destroy the environment in this area.
Option 3: The growth of industry has ruthlessly destroyed the environment in this area.
Option 4: The environment in this area has ruthlessly destroyed the growth of industry.
Correct Answer: The growth of industry has ruthlessly destroyed the environment in this area.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Active voice is the voice where the subject performs the action. When transforming a sentence from passive to active voice, the agent of the action becomes
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. SUPPORTING
Option 1: applauding
Option 2: agreeing
Option 3: disagreeing
Option 4: arguing
Correct Answer: agreeing
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The word "supporting" implies endorsing or providing assistance to a cause, idea, or action. It suggests standing behind or reinforcing something. On the other hand, "applauding" involves expressing approval or admiration through clapping or enthusiastic acknowledgment.
The meanings
Question : As of 10 April 2022, who among the following is the senior minister in terms of age among the council of ministers?
Option 1: Nisith Pramanik
Option 2: Sudarshan Bhagat
Option 3: P. P. Chaudhary
Option 4: Som Parkash
Correct Answer: Som Parkash
Solution : The correct option is Som Parkash.
Som Parkash is the senior most of all the ministers. Som Parkash is an Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is the Union Minister of state for commerce and Industry. He started his journey
Question : There were 8 types of marriages during the Vedic Period. Which one of them is a love marriage?
Option 1: Brahma Vivah
Option 2: Gandharva Vivah
Option 3: Daiva Vivah
Option 4: Arsha Vivah
Correct Answer: Gandharva Vivah
Solution : The correct answer is Gandharva Vivah.
Gandharva Vivah was a swayamvara type of love marriage. The eight marriage forms are classified as either authorised or disapproved. The authorised forms of marriage are Brahma, Daiva, Arsha and Prajapatya. At these weddings, gifts are exchanged,
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said to me, “Please pass the salt.”
Option 1: He asked for the salt.
Option 2: He requested me to pass the salt.
Option 3: He requested me that I pass the salt.
Option 4: He advised me that I should pass the salt.
Correct Answer: He requested me to pass the salt.
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Indirect speech focuses more on the content of what someone says than their exact words.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
Question : Directions: A certain sum of money was distributed among Darshana, Swati, and Nivriti. Nivriti has INR 539 with her. If the ratio of the money distributed among Darshana, Swati, and Nivriti is 5 : 6 : 7, what is the total sum of money that was distributed?
Option 1: INR 1,341
Option 2: INR 1,422
Option 3: INR 1,386
Option 4: INR 1,356
Correct Answer: INR 1,386
Solution : Given: The ratio of the money distributed among Darshana, Swati, and Nivriti is 5 : 6 : 7 Darshna: Swati: Nivriti → 5x : 6x : 7x But Nivriti has Rs. 539 with her. Then, 7x→539 x = 539 ÷ 7 x = 77
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.
Option 1: AKWE
Option 2: PNTO
Option 3: LCUF
Option 4: JHMX
Correct Answer: JHMX
Solution : Let's check the options– First option: AKWE; The vowels A and E are present in the letter cluster. Second option: PNTO; The vowel O is present in the letter cluster. Third option: LCUF; The vowel U is present in the letter cluster. Fourth option: JHMX;
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the number that can be placed at the sign of the question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
Option 1: 20
Option 2: 25
Option 3: 27
Option 4: 30
Correct Answer: 25
Solution : In each row, add 5 to the sum of the first, second, and third numbers to get the fourth number.
In row one: (2 + 7 + 6) + 5 = 20 In row two: (2 + 4 + 3) + 5 = 14 In
Question : Directions: Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All guavas are bananas. All pumpkins are bananas. All bananas are plums. Conclusions: I. All pumpkins are plums. II. All plums are guavas. III. Some plums are pumpkins.
Option 1: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 2: All of the conclusions follow
Option 3: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusions I and III follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions I and III follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram, according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All pumpkins are plums – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circle of the pumpkin is completely
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