Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Mundane
Option 1: exemplary
Option 2: uncommon
Option 3: exclusive
Option 4: commonplace
Correct Answer: commonplace
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Mundane refers to something ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement. A synonym for "mundane" is "commonplace", which denotes something that is ordinary or unremarkable.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: Select the letter cluster that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. GMDR, EOBT, CQZV, ?, YUVZ
Option 1: ASXX
Option 2: BSYX
Option 3: ASXY
Option 4: BSXY
Correct Answer: ASXX
Solution : Given: GMDR, EOBT, CQZV, ?, YUVZ
Subtract 2 from the first and the third letters and add 2 to the second and fourth letters of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series – GMDR→G – 2 = E; M + 2
Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If I want to gave you some advice, would you be interested?
Option 1: gave you some advice,
Option 2: be interested?
Option 3: If I want to
Option 4: would you
Correct Answer: gave you some advice,
Solution : The error lies in the first option.
The verb "gave" is incorrect in this context. The correct form should be "give" because it needs to match the infinitive "to" in the sentence. When the infinitive "to" is used, it
Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. AF, CH, EJ, GL, ?
Option 1: IL
Option 2: LO
Option 3: IN
Option 4: VE
Correct Answer: IN
Solution : Given: AF, CH, EJ, GL, ?
Add 2 to the place values of each letter of the previous terms to get the next term of the series – AF→A + 2 = C; F + 2 = H→CH CH→C + 2 = E; H +
Question : Comprehension: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. If you pay close attention to soap advertisements, you may hear of its pH value being claimed to be perfect for human skin. But is there really such a thing? Let's start at the beginning. pH (potential hydrogen) is defined as the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. pH values range between 0 and 14.7 is the neutral point, 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline. More importantly, your skin isn't exactly pH 5.5; it falls in a range between 4.0 and 7.0, depending on diverse factors like the body part, age, genetics, ethnicity, and environmental conditions.
So, are products formulated at pH 5.5 perfect for skin? The short answer: not really! First, parameters like texture and other ingredients indicate a cleanser's quality, much better than pH alone. Second, though the skin pH rises slightly immediately after cleaning even with plain water, it reverts to its mild acidic pH in an hour. Healthy skin quickly rebalances the 'acid mantle' - a protective layer over the skin—and is unaffected in the long term by the cleanser's pH. Skin modulates pH, making skin products function optimally. So, why market pH 5.5 products as "perfect"? Well, for certain skin types (e.g., oily skin) and certain skin conditions (like acne), an increase in pH can aggravate these skin situations. This might lead to an interpretation that a skin care product needs to be at a pH for optimum cleansing. Hence, skincare experts have expressed reservations about pH being the sole criterion of product safety and 'acid mantle' preservation when factors including plain water may contribute to the same. Thus, an ideal product is almost impossible to define. So, look well beyond pH alone.
Question: According to the passage, the pH value of human skin is generally:
Option 1: between 7 and 14
Option 2: 5.5
Option 3: between 0 and 7
Option 4: between 4 and 7
Correct Answer: between 4 and 7
Explanation: According to the passage, the pH value of human skin is generally in a range between 4.0 and 7.0, depending on various factors like body parts, age, genetics, ethnicity, and environmental conditions.
Question : Which of the following is not a feature of money?
Option 1: Convenient unit of account
Option 2: Perishable
Option 3: General acceptability
Option 4: Liquid asset
Correct Answer: Perishable
Solution : The correct option is Perishable.
Money does not have the quality of perishability. The widespread consensus is that money is durable, meaning it doesn't rot, corrode, or expire and doesn't lose value over time. Certain products or commodities that have a short shelf life and
Question : Directions: Select the related cluster of letters from the given alternatives. CURTAIN : XFIGZRM :: DESIGNER : ?
Option 1: WVHRTMVI
Option 2: WVHSTMVI
Option 3: WVHSTOVI
Option 4: WUHRTMUI
Correct Answer: WVHRTMVI
Solution : Given: CURTAIN : XFIGZRM :: DESIGNER : ?
Opposite letter pairs of CURTAIN –
So, CURTAIN is related to XFIGZRM.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for DESIGNER –
Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
S1. A library is a systematic and organised collection of informational resources. A. These resources are made accessible to a defined community for their reference or borrowing. B. It provides physical or digital access to the users. C. They facilitate group study and collaboration. D. A library's collection includes books, periodicals, newspapers, etc. S6. Libraries range in size from few shelves to several items.
Option 1: ACDB
Option 2: ACBD
Option 3: ABDC
Option 4: ABCD
Correct Answer: ABCD
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The paragraph starts with S1, which introduces the main topic, which is a library and its characteristics. It is followed by sentence A, which elaborates on the purpose of a library, followed by sentence B, which expands on how a
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error."
He acted not (1) / as per my advice (2) / but somebody else. (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 "but somebody else".
The adverb "else" should be replaced with "else's". The possessive "else's" should be used to indicate that the advice belonged to somebody else. Without the apostrophe, the sentence does not convey the
Question : Which Mughal ruler transferred the capital of the Mughal empire from Agra to Delhi permanently?
Option 1: Humayun
Option 2: Aurangzeb
Option 3: Babur
Option 4: Shah Jahan
Correct Answer: Shah Jahan
Solution : The correct option is Shah Jahan
Babur founded the Mughal empire in 1526. Initially, Agra served as the capital of the empire until 1648. Shah Jahan shifted it to Shahjahanabad, later named Delhi. The main reason for the transfer was the narrow streets
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