Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 4 : 20 :: 6 : ?
Option 1: 36
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 8
Option 4: 42
Correct Answer: 42
Solution : Given: 4 : 20 :: 6 : ?
Like, 4 : 20→4 × (4 + 1) = 4 × 5 = 20 Similarly, for 6 : ?→6 × (6 + 1) = 6 × 7 = 42
So, 6 is related to 42. Hence, the
Question : As of May 2020, which of the following groups is headed by M. A. Yusuff Ali?
Option 1: Future retail
Option 2: Shoppers stop
Option 3: V-Mart
Option 4: LuLu Group
Correct Answer: LuLu Group
Solution : The correct answer is LuLu Group.
M. A. Yusuff Ali is the chairman and managing director of LuLu Group International, he oversees the global LuLu Hypermarket chain and LuLu International Shopping Mall. LuLu Group International stands as one of the largest employers of
Question : In which of the following states is the archaeological site named Gottiprolu, which provides the evidence of an ancient period maritime trade centre, situated?
Option 1: Kerala
Option 2: Tamil Nadu
Option 3: Odisha
Option 4: Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Andhra Pradesh.
Gottiprolu is an archaeological site located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It provides evidence of an ancient period maritime trade centre and has revealed artefacts from different periods, including Satavahana and Roman times.
Question : Which country uses the 'Birr' as its currency?
Option 1: Ethiopia
Option 2: Togo
Option 3: Eritrea
Option 4: Estonia
Correct Answer: Ethiopia
Solution : The correct answer is Ethiopia.
Birr, which is only used in Ethiopia, was established in 1894 as an official national currency. Regulated imports and exports prevent the currency from being exchanged outside of Ethiopia.
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Volcano : Lava :: Fire : ?
Option 1: Heat
Option 2: Light
Option 3: Smoke
Option 4: Ashes
Correct Answer: Ashes
Solution : Given: Volcano : Lava :: Fire : ?
Like, Volcano : Lava; lava is the molten rock that erupts from a volcano. Similarly, Fire : ?; ashes are often the residue left behind after something has burnt in a fire.
So, the word ashes is
Question : Which of the following Indian cities does not feature in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) as of March 2020?
Option 1: Hyderabad
Option 2: Jaipur
Option 3: Mumbai
Option 4: Bengaluru
Correct Answer: Bengaluru
Solution : The correct answer is Bengaluru.
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network was established in 2004 to promote collaboration among cities that prioritize creativity as a strategic element for sustainable urban development. It includes over 350 cities from more than 100 countries. Jaipur and Varanasi were
Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one number missing. Select the missing number from the given alternatives. 1, 4, 3, 16, 6, 36, 10, 64, 15, 100, ?
Option 1: 21
Option 2: 19
Option 3: 22
Option 4: 25
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : Given: 1, 4, 3, 16, 6, 36, 10, 64, 15, 100, ?
In the given series, we have two subseries – (I) 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ? (II) 4, 16, 36, 64, 100 In the first subseries add consecutive natural numbers starting from 2,
Question : Directions: Town A is to the northwest of Town B. Town D is to the north of Town C. Town B is to the east of Town C. Town M is to the North of Town B. Town D is southeast of Town A. Town M is East of Town A. What is the position of Town D with respect to Town B?
Option 1: East
Option 2: North
Option 3: South-east
Option 4: North-west
Correct Answer: North-west
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
So, from the above diagram, D is in the north-west direction concerning B's position. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Among seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, G is older than A and C. C is older than D. F is older than one friend only. A is the third eldest. E is the youngest. G is younger than B. Who is the eldest?
Option 1: G
Option 2: F
Option 3: B
Option 4: C
Correct Answer: B
Solution : Given: I. G is older than A and C. C is older than D. A is the third eldest. _ > G > A > C > D II. F is older than one friend only. E is the youngest. G is younger than B.
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All dates are cashews. All cashews are raisins. Some raisins are almonds. Conclusions: I. All almonds are dates. II. All dates are raisins. III. No cashew is an almond.
Option 1: Only conclusion III follows
Option 2: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 3: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All almonds are dates – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between dates and almonds.
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