Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair in the given alternatives.
Option 1: 11 – 121
Option 2: 13 – 199
Option 3: 14 – 196
Option 4: 15 – 225
Correct Answer: 13 – 199
Solution : Let's check the options – First option:11 – 121→(11)2 = 121 Second option: 13 – 199→(13)2 = 169 ≠ 199 Third option: 14 – 196→(14)2 = 196 Fourth option: 15 – 225→(15)2 = 225
So, the second option
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given 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).
Kunal looked very manliness in his police uniform.
(1) menliness
(2) man-like
(3) manly
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The word "manliness" is a noun, but we need an adjective to describe Kunal's appearance. The adjective "manly" means having the qualities or appearance of a man, such as strength, courage, and confidence.
The correct sentence is: "Kunal
Question : Heavy water is made by ______.
Option 1: dissolving salt of heavy metals in distilled water
Option 2: repeated distillation and condensation of water
Option 3: burning Deuterium in oxygen
Option 4: by burning the heavier isotope of Oxygen and Hydrogen
Correct Answer: burning Deuterium in oxygen
Solution : The correct option is the burning of deuterium in oxygen.
Heavy water, or deuterium oxide (D2O), is produced by burning deuterium in oxygen. Burning deuterium (a heavy isotope of hydrogen) in oxygen-containing air can result in the production of
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Due to the fact that Shakespeare didn't produce an autobiography, (1)___________ is known about many parts of his life and some of it remains a (2)__________! Sometime before 1590, Shakespeare left Stratford. But where did he go? Again, it is not clear why, although one story suggests it is because he had been forced to run away from home after poaching deer! Little is known about what he did but eventually, he travelled to London, which was the biggest city in England, though much (3)_________ than it is today. London provided opportunities unavailable anywhere else in the country and many poor people went hoping to make their fortunes. Importantly for Shakespeare, London had theatres! The first of these was opened in 1576 and by 1590 there were several 'playhouses' including the Rose, the Theatre and the Curtain. (4)_____________ Shakespeare became an actor. However, he was soon writing plays too and by 1592, Shakespeare's work was being spoken about. One (5)__________ writer - Robert Greene - wrote rude things about this newcomer and referred to him as an 'upstart crow'. Disaster struck in 1593 when a terrible disease called the plague hit London. Thousands of people became unwell and died and this caused the theatres to shut. Rather than giving up, Shakespeare turned to writing poems rather than plays, and soon the theatres were reopened.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
Option 1: little
Option 2: insufficient
Option 3: miniscule
Option 4: ample
Correct Answer: little
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Little is an appropriate choice to convey the idea that only a small amount of information is available, emphasising the limited knowledge about Shakespeare's life due to the absence of an autobiography.
Therefore, the right word to
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear
Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Your son hasn't caused any problems; in fact, he has been very _______.
Option 1: cooperated
Option 2: cooperation
Option 3: cooperative
Option 4: cooperatively
Correct Answer: cooperative
Solution : The correct option will be the third option.
"Cooperative" is the most fitting word to complete the sentence. It means willing to work together or comply with requests, which aligns with the context of the sentence describing the son's behaviour as positive and helpful.
Therefore,
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given 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).
Sheela was reprimanded by the school Marshall for coming lately to school.
(1) to school lately
(2) late to school
(3) to school later
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
The adverb "lately" means "recently." In this context, we need an adverb to describe when Sheela came to school. The adverb "late" means after the usual or expected time.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "Sheela was reprimanded
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives. Most animals which are nocturnal have a sharper____ at night than in the morning.
Option 1: vision
Option 2: sight
Option 3: view
Option 4: eye
Correct Answer: vision
Solution : The correct option will be the first option.
It is the ability to see, and it is a broad term that encompasses the entire process of seeing, including visual perception.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Sight: It refers to the sense of
Question : ___________ is an environment-friendly and useful method of conversion of rural and urban organic waste into good-quality manure.
Option 1: Vermicomposting
Option 2: Illuviation
Option 3: Leaching
Option 4: Eluviation
Correct Answer: Vermicomposting
Solution : The correct answer is Vermicomposting.
Vermicomposting is a scientific process of producing compost in which organic waste is converted into highly nutritious manure by earthworms. Earthworms feed on organic waste and produce "vermicasts", which are rich in minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium,
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in future tense form.
The mass protests, sometimes, change the decisions of the rulers in democratic countries.
Option 1: The mass protests, sometimes, had been changed the decisions of the rulers in democratic countries.
Option 2: The mass protests, sometimes, could change the decisions of the rulers in democratic countries.
Option 3: The mass protests, sometimes, are changing the decisions of the rulers in democratic countries.
Option 4: The mass protests, sometimes, has changed the decisions of the rulers in democratic countries.
Correct Answer: The mass protests, sometimes, could change the decisions of the rulers in democratic countries.
The use of could in the future tense indicates a potential or conditional action in the future. In this context, it suggests that mass protests
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