Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: Seven people P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Exactly three people are sitting to the left of U. R is second to the left of U. Q and V are immediate neighbours of R, such that Q is not an immediate neighbour of U. T and P are not occupying either of the end seats. T is second to the left of S. If P and Q swap their seats, what will be the new position of Q?
Option 1: Second to the right of R
Option 2: Second to the left of V
Option 3: Third to the left of U
Option 4: Second to the right of U
Correct Answer: Second to the right of U
Solution : Given: (I) Exactly three people are sitting to the left of U. R is second to the left of U. Q and V are immediate neighbours of R, such that Q is not an immediate neighbour of U.
(II) T
Question : In which of the following Olympics did the Indian football team finish fourth?
Option 1: 1936 Berlin
Option 2: 1948 London
Option 3: 1960 Rome
Option 4: 1956 Melbourne
Correct Answer: 1956 Melbourne
Solution : The correct option is the 1956 Melbourne.
The Indian football team finished fourth in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. This was a significant achievement for Indian football, marking one of the team's best performances in the Olympic Games. India reached the semi-finals but lost
Question : Directions: Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 83, 116, 163, 225, 303, ?
Option 1: 414
Option 2: 383
Option 3: 398
Option 4: 378
Correct Answer: 398
Solution : Given: 83, 116, 163, 225, 303, ?
Follow the pattern to obtain the next term –
So, 398 is the missing number in the given series. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom used in the given sentence. The new production targets have stirred up a hornet's nest.
Option 1: To confess without reserve
Option 2: To preserve one’s energy
Option 3: To gain prominence
Option 4: To raise controversy
Correct Answer: To raise controversy
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The idiom "stir up a hornet's nest" is an expression that metaphorically refers to causing trouble or creating a commotion, much like disturbing a nest of stinging hornets. In the context of the sentence, the
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The poor fellow was laughed at by the crowd.
Option 1: The crowd was laughed at the poor fellow.
Option 2: The crowd had laughed at the poor fellow.
Option 3: The crowd is laughed at the poor fellow.
Option 4: The crowd laughed at the poor fellow.
Correct Answer: The crowd laughed at the poor fellow.
Active voice emphasises the doer of the action, while passive voice emphasises the receiver. To convert passive to active, we make the subject perform the action and rephrase the verb.
The
Question : Directions: Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the third row. Row 1: 6, 24,14 Row 2: 7, 18, 13 Row 3: 4, ?, 9
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 29
Option 3: 18
Option 4: 22
Correct Answer: 15
Solution : Given: Row 1: 6, 24,14 Row 2: 7, 18, 13 Row 3: 4, ?, 9
In each row, subtract the first number from the third number and multiply the result by 3 to get the second number – Row 1: (14 – 6) × 3
Question : Directions: Select the combination of signs that when sequentially placed in the given blanks will make the equation correct. 7 _ 3 _ 4 _ 12 _ 6 = 19
Option 1: +, ÷, ×, –
Option 2: ×, –, +, ÷
Option 3: –, ×, +, ÷
Option 4: ÷, ×, +, –
Correct Answer: ×, –, +, ÷
Solution : Given: 7 _ 3 _ 4 _ 12 _ 6 = 19
Replace the given symbols in the options one by one with the original symbols in the given equation. First option: +, ÷, ×, – 7 + 3 ÷ 4 ×
Question : Of the following, which is the highest mountain peak in Myanmar?
Option 1: Phangran Razi
Option 2: Hkakabo Razi
Option 3: Madoi Razi
Option 4: Phonyin Razi
Correct Answer: Hkakabo Razi
Solution : The correct answer is Hkakabo Razi.
Hkakabo Razi, towering at 5,881 metres, holds the distinction of being Myanmar's highest mountain and is likely the loftiest peak in Southeast Asia. Situated in the northernmost state of Kachin, it gained recognition as a natural reserve
Question : Directions: Find the missing number from the given responses in the following question.
Option 1: 2250
Option 2: 8100
Option 3: 11036
Option 4: 1216
Correct Answer: 8100
Solution : In each figure, the number at the bottom of the figure is the square of the product of the numbers at the top of the figure. Figure 1: (4 × 3)2 = (12)2 = 144 Figure 2: (11 × 9)2 = (99)
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Thank you for your______ to speak at the conference in March.
Option 1: conclusion
Option 2: invitation
Option 3: inclusion
Option 4: introduction
Correct Answer: invitation
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
In this context, the appropriate word to complete the sentence is "invitation". The sentence expresses gratitude for an invitation to speak at the conference.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Thank you for your invitation to speak at the
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