Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Directions: If in a certain coding language, CHIMERA is written as 1–18–5–13–9–8–3. How will SPECIES be written in that code language?
Option 1: 19–9–3–5–16–3–9
Option 2: 19–16–5–9–3–5–16
Option 3: 19–9–5–3–9–16–5
Option 4: 19–5–9–3–5–16–19
Correct Answer: 19–5–9–3–5–16–19
Solution : Given: CHIMERA is written as 1–18–5–13–9–8–3.
Follow the pattern to obtain the required code –
Thus, CHIMERA is coded as 1–18–5–13–9–8–3. Similarly, follow the same pattern for SPECIES –
Thus, SPECIES is coded as 19–5–9–3–5–16–19. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
Option 1: 10
Option 2: 14
Option 3: 26
Option 4: 22
Correct Answer: 14
Solution : Multiply the difference between the first and second rows by 2 to get the third row –
In the second column: (9 – 4) × 2 = 10 In the third column: (7 – 5) × 2 = 2 Similarly, follow the same pattern in
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 515 – 103
Option 2: 635 – 127
Option 3: 745 – 149
Option 4: 856 – 214
Correct Answer: 856 – 214
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: 515 – 103; 515 ÷ 5 = 103 Second option: 635 – 127; 635 ÷ 5 = 127 Third option: 745 – 149; 745 ÷ 5 = 149 Fourth option: 856 – 214; 856 ÷ 5
Question : Emperor Ashoka was the son of which of the following Mauryan rulers?
Option 1: Samudragupta
Option 2: Bindusara
Option 3: Chandragupta
Option 4: Kanishka
Correct Answer: Bindusara
Solution : The correct option is Bindusara.
Emperor Ashoka, also known as Ashoka the Great, was the son of Emperor Bindusara. Bindusara was the Mauryan ruler who preceded Ashoka and was the second emperor of the Maurya dynasty in ancient India. Emperor Ashoka was born around
Question : Directions: By interchanging which two signs will the equation be correct? 19 + 36 × 12 ÷ 4 – 26 = 5
Option 1: + and –
Option 2: ÷ and –
Option 3: × and ÷
Option 4: + and ×
Correct Answer: × and ÷
Solution : Given: 19 + 36 × 12 ÷ 4 – 26 = 5
Interchange the signs in the given options. Let's check the options – First option: + and – = 19 – 36 × 12 ÷ 4 + 26 = 19 – 36
Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
GRAB
Option 1: free
Option 2: lose
Option 3: seize
Option 4: offer
Correct Answer: seize
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
Explanation: The word "seize" is the most appropriate synonym for "grab" in this context. Both words imply the act of taking something forcefully or quickly. "Seize" carries the connotation of grabbing or taking hold of
Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Ominous
Option 1: auspicious
Option 2: dark
Option 3: dismal
Option 4: gloomy
Correct Answer: auspicious
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation: Ominous means giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen, whereas auspicious means indicating a favourable or fortunate outcome, promising success or good fortune.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on line AB, which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed at the bottom of the figure (on line AB). So, the top of the reflected image will appear as its bottom
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. CAMERA : ACDLAR :: MOBILE : ?
Option 1: OMIBEL
Option 2: OMHAEL
Option 3: OMJCEL
Option 4: MOHALE
Correct Answer: OMHAEL
Solution : Given: CAMERA : ACDLAR :: MOBILE : ?
Thus, CAMERA is coded as ACDLAR. Similarly, follow the same pattern for MOBILE –
Thus, MOBILE is coded as OMHAEL. Hence, the second option is correct
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. JMP : HON :: ADG : ?
Option 1: JKM
Option 2: ZGF
Option 3: YFE
Option 4: CBI
Correct Answer: YFE
Solution : Given: JMP : HON :: ADG : ?
Subtract 2 from the first and the third letters and add 2 to the second letter of the given term to obtain the required term – J – 2 = H; M + 2 = O; P
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