Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. EXTRACT
Option 1: insert
Option 2: enclose
Option 3: install
Option 4: withdraw
Correct Answer: withdraw
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Extract means to take something out, especially something difficult. Withdraw means to remove something or take something away.
It is clear that "extract" and "withdraw" are similar in meaning.
Therefore, the correct answer is withdraw.
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Give him clear instructions on how to reach your house.
Option 1: Let him be given clear instructions on how to reach your house.
Option 2: He is given clear instructions on how to reach your house.
Option 3: He is being given clear instructions on how to reach your house.
Option 4: He should be giving clear instructions on how to reach your house.
Correct Answer: Let him be given clear instructions on how to reach your house.
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active voice
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.
Calcium supplements, commonly (1) _______women are helpful (2) ________ warding off osteoporosis. More than just (3) ________ grams a day, (4) ________, can lead to stomach upset and even kidney stones. Niacin proven to reduce cholesterol levels can be dangerous (5) ________doses to those who suffer from heart problems. Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: whoever
Option 2: whatever
Option 3: ever
Option 4: however
Correct Answer: however
Solution : The right option is the fourth option.
Explanation: The use of however in the sentence serves as a transition or contrast. It suggests that while more than just a few grams of calcium supplements a day may be beneficial, there is a potential
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Which word will appear second when arranged in the order of the dictionary? 1. Russia 2. Rusted 3. Rumble 4. Royal
Option 1: Russia
Option 2: Rusted
Option 3: Rumble
Option 4: Royal
Correct Answer: Rumble
Solution : Given: 1. Russia 2. Rusted 3. Rumble 4. Royal
Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter R, move to the next letter. Step 2: The second letter of each word is – u,
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: 30
Option 2: 24
Option 3: 22
Option 4: 28
Correct Answer: 22
Solution : Here, multiply the sum of the first three numbers by 2 to get the fourth number in the boxes. In the first figure: (5 + 2 + 1) × 2 = 8 × 2 = 16 In the second figure: (6 + 3 + 4)
Question : When a ball is thrown upward, at what position will its potential energy be at its maximum?
Option 1: At the time of throwing
Option 2: At the ground
Option 3: Before striking the ground
Option 4: At the topmost position
Correct Answer: At the topmost position
Solution : The correct answer is At the topmost position.
When an object reaches the highest point, its kinetic energy is zero and its potential energy is maximum. When a ball is thrown upwards, its velocity decreases as it ascends due to gravity's deceleration.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Hanging by a thread/a hair
Option 1: being in a dangerous position
Option 2: being extremely frightened
Option 3: continuing without giving up
Option 4: trying as hard as possible
Correct Answer: being in a dangerous position
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Hanging by a thread is an idiom used to describe a situation that is extremely precarious or unstable. It suggests that the person or thing involved is on the brink of a disaster,
Educational philosophy is a (1)____ that deals with the analysis of education's objectives, procedures, essence, and ideologies. It is (2)_____ a philosophy and an educational offshoot. Education is defined as the teaching and learning of specialised (3)_____, as well as the instilling of awareness, judgement, knowledge, and understanding, and (4)_____ a much broader spectrum than the societal institute of higher education that we frequently communicate (5)______.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.
Option 1: to
Option 2: on
Option 3: with
Option 4: for
Correct Answer: with
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Grammatically, using within the sentence establishes a prepositional relationship. Communicate with is a phrasal verb, where "communicate" is the main verb and "with" is a preposition introducing the object of the preposition, which is "the societal institute
Question : Directions: Four letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter cluster.
Option 1: GDB
Option 2: KHE
Option 3: ZWT
Option 4: ROL
Correct Answer: GDB
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: GDB→G – 3 = G; D – 2 = B Second option: KHE→K – 3 = H; H – 3 = E Third option: ZWT→Z – 3 = W; W – 3 = T Fourth option: ROL→R –
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