Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
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
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. LAMP : BNMQ :: MOON : PPNO :: MARS :?
Option 1: BTNT
Option 2: BSMT
Option 3: BSNT
Option 4: MBBT
Correct Answer: BSNT
Solution : Given: LAMP : BNMQ :: MOON : PPNO :: MARS : ?
Add 1 to the place value of each letter of LAMP and MOON and then shuffle their position as shown pattern, to obtain the related letter cluster –
Thus, LAMP is related to
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Given below are alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Saibal has got an extensive to finish writing his thesis.
(1) an extended
(2) an extention
(3) an extension
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The word "extension" is the correct word to use in this context because it means an additional period granted to someone to complete a task or project.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "Saibal has got an extension to
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