Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Pointing at Rahul, Benkat said, He is the only son of my father's only son. How is Benkat related to Rahul?
Option 1: Father
Option 2: Grandfather
Option 3: Brother
Option 4: Cousin
Correct Answer: Father
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, Benkat is the father of Rahul. Hence, the first option
Question : Who was the first winner of the Saraswati Samman?
Option 1: Amrita Pritam
Option 2: Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Option 3: Mahasweta Devi
Option 4: K. Siva Reddy
Correct Answer: Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Solution : The correct answer is Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
For his four volumes of autobiography, Kya Bhooloon Kya Yaad Karoon, Basere Se Door, Needa Ka Nirman Phir and Dashdwar se Sopan Tak, Harivansh Rai Bachchan became the first recipient of the Saraswati Samman Award.
Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is 4.
The bird sanctuary is about 10 km inside from Central Delhi.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The reason for this improvement is that away is the appropriate word to indicate distance from a location, while the other options do not convey the intended meaning correctly.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "The bird sanctuary
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 24, 6, 18, 9, 36, 9, 24, ?
Option 1: 24
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 12
Solution : Given: 24, 6, 18, 9, 36, 9, 24, ?
Here, divide the first, third, fifth, and seventh numbers by 4 and 2 alternatively to get the missing number in the series –
So, the missing term in the series is 12. Hence, the second option
Question : Directions: In the following question select the missing figure from the given responses.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : According to the given figures – 1. In each figure the number of stars is increased by one. 2. The dot outside the circle does not change its position but the circle given outside the big circle changes position from bottom left to bottom right and
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 65 * 56 * 8 * 19 * 2 * 34
Option 1: –, ÷, –, ×, =
Option 2: +, +, –, ×, =
Option 3: +, ×, –, ×, =
Option 4: +, ÷, –, ×, =
Correct Answer: +, ÷, –, ×, =
Solution : Given: 65 * 56 * 8 * 19 * 2 * 34
Replace * with the mathematical signs and solve the equations one by one using the BODMAS. Let's check the given options – First option: –, ÷, –, ×, =
Question : Which of the following monument-location pairs is not correctly matched?
Option 1: Amer Fort - Jaipur
Option 2: Qutub Minar - Delhi
Option 3: Chand Minar - Debari
Option 4: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah - Agra
Correct Answer: Chand Minar - Debari
Solution : The correct answer is Chand Minar - Debari.
The Moon Tower is also called the Chand Minar. The tower is located near the Daulatabad-Deogiri fort complex in Maharashtra. In 1445 CE, King Ala-ud-din Bahmani built it. It features 24 rooms spread across
Question : Directions: From his home, Mohan started his walk towards the east and walked 90 metres before turning towards his right. He then walked 20 metres, turned right again and walked a further 30 metres. From there, he turned towards the north and walked further 100 metres to end his walk. In which direction is his home from this position?
Option 1: South-west
Option 2: North-east
Option 3: North-west
Option 4: South-east
Correct Answer: South-west
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Here, O is the starting point of Mohan and D is the endpoint.
So, the house of Mohan is in the South-West direction from the endpoint. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
HAMPER
Option 1: restrict
Option 2: absolve
Option 3: adhere
Option 4: punish
Correct Answer: restrict
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: Hamper means to hinder or impede the progress of something. Restrict means to limit the movements or actions of someone or something. Both of these words imply stopping progress, which makes them synonymous.
The meanings of
Question : The All England Championship, an international championship of badminton, was first held in:
Option 1: 1899
Option 2: 1928
Option 3: 1900
Option 4: 1920
Correct Answer: 1899
Solution : The correct option is 1899.
First played in 1899, the All-England Championship is one of the world's oldest and most prominent badminton competitions. The All England Open Badminton Championships, as it is commonly known, are an annual competition held in Birmingham, England. The competition is
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