Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Comprehension: In the given passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. One day, my six-year-old sister (1)_____ us which career she should (2)______ for. My father suggested (3)_____ she should become a doctor; (4)____ my mother said she could (5)____ a newspaper reporter. I (6)_____ she would make a (7)____ teacher. After a brief (8)______ my sister declared, "I will become (9)____ actress. Then I will get an (10)____ to play all these roles." Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.
Option 1: so
Option 2: such
Option 3: that
Option 4: this
Correct Answer: that
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In this sentence, "that" is used to introduce the reported clause. It links the suggestion made by the father ("she should become a doctor") to the main clause ("My father suggested"). "That" is commonly used in this way
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution required'.
The cyclone have worsen the situation in Mumbai.
Option 1: No substitution required
Option 2: has worsening
Option 3: has worsened
Option 4: have worsened
Correct Answer: has worsened
The original sentence has a subject-verb agreement error. The correct form is "has worsened" where "has" is the auxiliary verb for the third person singular subject "the cyclone," and "worsened" is the past participle of the verb.
Question : Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
A new book is being written by him.
Option 1: He is writing a new book.
Option 2: He writes a new book.
Option 3: He has written a new book.
Option 4: He will write a new book.
Correct Answer: He is writing a new book.
Solution : The first option is correct.
Active voice is the voice where the subject performs the action. Hence, the agent of the action becomes the subject followed by the verb.
The structure of the active sentence is subject + is +
Question : The Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha is chaired by the:
Option 1: Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Option 2: Prime Minister
Option 3: Finance Minister
Option 4: President of India
Correct Answer: Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Solution : The correct answer is Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
The Business Advisory Committee, overseen by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the ex-officio Chairperson in the Rajya Sabha, plays a pivotal role in recommending the schedule for discussions on
Question : Given here are four sentences. The first sentence is in correct order while the rest of the sentences are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. Basking in the sun for some time regularly is recommended for improving one's physical condition. B. One should, however, exercise caution while exposing oneself to the sun. C. To be more specific, it builds up resistance to infections and tones up the whole system. D. This is because too much exposure to the sun may prove harmful to health.
Option 1: ADBC
Option 2: ACDB
Option 3: ACBD
Option 4: ABCD
Correct Answer: ACBD
Explanation: The correct sequence starts with the general recommendation of basking in the sun for improved physical condition (sentence A). It then provides a specific benefit, which is building up resistance to infections and toning up the whole
Question : Directions: In this question, the statement is followed by two conclusions. Which of the two conclusions is/are true? Statement: P > D < R > A = X ≤ P = T Conclusions: I. A = T II. R > X
Option 1: Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Option 2: Only conclusion II is true
Option 3: Only conclusion I is true
Option 4: Both conclusions I and II are true
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II is true
Solution : Given: Statement: P > D < R > A = X ≤ P = T
Conclusion (I): A = T→A = X ≤ P = T, makes A ≤ T. Therefore, A = T is a false conclusion. Conclusion (II): R
Question : Directions: The average age of the present ages of Amit and Anil is 32 years. If Amit is 6 years older than Anil, What is Anil's present age?
Option 1: 38 years
Option 2: 26 years
Option 3: 19 years
Option 4: 29 years
Correct Answer: 29 years
Solution : Given: The average age of the present ages of Amit and Anil = 32 years
Let Anil's present age be x years. So, Amit's present age = (x + 6) years The average age of the present ages of Amit and Anil is 32
Question : Who was referred to as the "Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity" by Sarojini Naidu?
Option 1: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Option 2: Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Option 3: Shaukat Ali
Option 4: Maulana Azad
Correct Answer: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Solution : The correct answer is Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
In recognition of Muhammad Ali Jinnah's efforts to unite Hindus and Muslims in opposition to British rule, Sarojini Naidu gave him this title. He was behind the illustrious Lucknow Pact (1916). When he first entered
Question : To propagate caste equality, ____________ founded the Satyashodhak Samaj.
Option 1: Jyotiba Phule
Option 2: Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
Option 3: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Option 4: Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer: Jyotiba Phule
Solution : The correct option is Jyotiba Phule.
The Satyashodhak Samaj was established by Jyotiba Phule to promote caste equality. In the 1800s, Jyotiba Phule was an Indian social reformer, philosopher and activist. The Satyashodhak Samaj was founded in 1873 to advance social justice, equality
Question : Directions: Josh is the son of Sonal. Sonal is Manasi's sister and Manvi's mother. Taru is Manvi's husband. How is Josh related to Taru?
Option 1: Father–in–law
Option 2: Cousin
Option 3: Brother–in–law
Option 4: Brother
Correct Answer: Brother–in–law
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, Josh is the brother–in–law of Taru. Hence, the third option
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