SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3

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SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 2

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number.
15 : 145 :: 10 : 95 :: 20 : ?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 3

In a certain code language, ‘COFFEE’ is written as ‘FTKKJH’ and ‘EXPERT’ is written as ‘HCUJWW’. How will ‘FRENCH’ be written in that language?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 6

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(7, 17, 35)
(5, 11, 23)

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 7

If '$$+$$' means '$$\div', '-$$' means '$$+', '\times$$' means'$$-', '\div$$' means '$$\times$$', then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
$$320 + 64 - 18 \div 2 \times 28 =?$$

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 9

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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:
Some curtains are fans.
Some fans are bulbs.

Conclusions:
I. Some curtains are bulbs.
II. All bulbs are fans.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 11

A, B, C, D, E, F and G are of different heights. A is shorter than only three people. D is taller than only F. B is taller than A but shorter than both C and E. E is not the tallest person. How many people are shorter than G?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 14

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
1. Furniture
2. Cupboard
3. Handle
4. Drawer
5. Wood

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 19

Select the option that is related to the sixth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the third number is related to the fourth number.
1444 : 38 :: 1225 : 35 :: ? : 47

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 20

Which two numbers (not digits) should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
$$( \sqrt{144} \div 4)^{3} + 6)^{2} - (28 \times 2) + 72 + (32 \div 8) \times 3 = 52$$

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 21

Shruti departs from her home and walks 47 m towards the west. She then turns right and walks 18 m. She turns left and walks 53 m. She takes a final left turn and walks 30 m. How far is she from a pole which is exactly 12 m to the south of her home?
(Assume that all the turns are 90° turns only.)

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 24

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace ‘%’ and balance the following equation.
35 % 4 % 12 % 3 % 6 % 5 % 5

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 25

Given below is a statement followed by two conclusions I and II. Study the statement carefully and decide which Conclusion/s is/are definitely true.
Statement: $$M \geq N = O \geq P \leq W; X \leq O > Y$$
Conclusion I: $$M > Y$$
Conclusion II: $$X \leq W$$

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 26

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight row, facing north. Only 2 people sit to the left of E. G is an immediate neighbour of E. B sits to the immediate right of F. Only 3 people sit between G and F. A sits to the immediate left of D.

Who sits to the immediate right of E?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 27

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must NOT be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)
Snake: Hiss:: Leaves:?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 28

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.
1. Melodrama
2. Melodious
3. Melancholy
4. Melting
5. Melanin
6. Mellowed

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 30

Mehar drives 19 km East from his home. He then takes a left turn and drives 11 km. He again takes a left turn and drives 19 km. How far is he from starting point in a straight line?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 32

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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:
Some pianos are guitars.
All guitars are flutes.

Conclusion:
I) Some pianos are flute.
II) No guitar is a piano.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 35

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 watches are cameras.
No camera is a pen.
Some watches are balls.

Conclusions:
I. Some balls are cameras.
II. No ball is a pen.
III. No pen is a watch.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 37

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
(2, 35, 5)
(6, 50, 4)

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 38

Six students are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Amit is sitting second to the left of Jia. Jia is an immediate neighbour of both Varun and Pramod. Sia is sitting second to the left of Amit. Amit is an immediate neighbour of both Mahesh and Varun. Who is the immediate neighbour of Sia and Jia?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 39

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
Cricket : Bat :: Tennis : ?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 42

If ‘A’ stands for ‘$$\div$$’, ‘B’ stands for ‘$$\times$$’, ‘C’ stands for ‘$$+$$’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘$$−$$’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
16 B 5 D 16 A 8 C 10 = ?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 43

If ‘A’ stands for ‘$$\div$$’, ‘B’ stands for ‘$$\times$$’, ‘C’ stands for ‘$$+$$’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘$$−$$’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
62 B 2 D 45 A 5 C 7 = ?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 46

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 Barbies are Snow-whites.
Some Barbies are Ariels.
Some Ariels are Doraemons.

Conclusions:
I. Some Doraemons are Snow-whites.
II. Some Barbies are Doraemons.
III. Some Ariels are Snow-whites.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 47

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the given sets.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)
(100, 30, 10)
(250, 60, 70)

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 49

‘$$P + Q$$’ means ‘P is the wife of Q’
‘$$P - Q$$’ means ‘P is the daughter of Q’
‘$$P \times Q$$’ means ‘P is the father of Q’
‘$$P \div Q$$’ means ‘P is the brother of Q’
If ‘$$V + M \div R - K$$’, how is R related to V?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 50

Select the option that is related to the sixth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number and the third number is related to the fourth number.
133 : 7 :: 247 : 13 :: ? : 19

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 51

The ‘Urban Self Employment Programme’ and the ‘Urban Wage Employment Programme’ are the two special components of which poverty alleviation programme of India?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 54

Which synthetic aromatic organic compound inhibits the chemical breakdown of food that occurs in the presence of oxygen, commonly used in foods such as crackers, microwave popcorn, butter and chicken nuggets?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 55

When do the drugs used as medicines become potential poisons?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 57

Which article allows the state to make provisions for the upliftment of certain categories of people like socially and culturally backward classes and Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 60

Which essential micronutrient plays a clear role in the synthesis, storage and secretion of insulin in the hexameric form as well as in the conformational integrity of insulin?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 64

Which of the following is related to a purificatory ceremony called shuddhi for those Hindus who had been converted to other religions like Islam and Christianity?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 78

Which is a reversible, fluorescent red, acidic dye used to stain cytoplasm, red blood cells, collagen and muscle fibres for histological examination?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 79

The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022, is with regards to which of the following states?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 83

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the moist deciduous forests of India?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 86

From which of the following cities does the National Remote Sensing Centre provide acquisition of data and its processing under satellite communication?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 90

Which of the following is a FALSE statement in the context of government budget?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 92

From which state of India does Indira PP Bora, internationally acclaimed exponent of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Sattriya dances conferred with Padma Shri belong?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 97

Which concept was proposed by Hutchinson in 1957 to express the relationship of an individual or population to all aspects of its environment?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 101

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Manas said that Sooraj had arrived on Friday.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 102

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The boy tried to complete the task on time because he didn’t want to miss farther tasks.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 103

Select the option that changes the form of narration in the following sentence.

The priest said to the convict, “Are you not ashamed of your misdeed?”

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 104

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Changes in the nature of light are brought on by the Raman Effect.
B. It examines how light behaves when it passes through a solid, liquid, or gaseous transparent media.
C. Similar to how a striker scatters coins on a carom board, the phenomenon occurs when light energy particles called photons are scattered by the medium's molecules.
D. Understanding the molecular structure of chemical molecules requires knowledge of the Raman Effect.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 105

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The chemical spray is a very useful and distant weapon that may be used to attack from a long distance, ________ additional safety.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 106

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Vishnu was happy to push the boat out for his fiancée’s birthday.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 108

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The travel agent asked whether I wanted to go by air or by sea.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 110

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

Though I was not happy, I went to the reception because of the sake of my friend.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 112

Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the following sentence meaningfully.
They didn’t see you coming here, (is it)?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 113

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The most evident reason for cases pending in the Indian judiciary is an ________ representation of judges.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 114

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Except the editing, all the other relevant parts of the movie _____________.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 116

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. It marked the 5th World Council for the Welfare of the Blind in Sao Paulo.
B. The first Braille stamp was published by Canada Post in 2008.
C. Brazil, however, purchased the first raised-dot Braille stamp in the world in 1974.
D. It featured a yellow Labrador retriever guide dog, a species that is frequently used to assist the blind.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 117

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Some teachers often praise their pupils' efforts while some use ridicule and irony.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 119

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

River rafting is an adventure sport in which a group of five people levitate through a river in an inflatable raft.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 120

Identify the ANTONYM of the following word in the given sentence.
Furious
The frantic leader was outraged at the failure of his subordinate who unexpectedly as unperturbed.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 122

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The company produces high-quality products.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 124

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in direct speech.

The judge commanded them to call the first witness.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 125

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Friday.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 126

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.

The coach’s instructions were concise, providing clear guidance to the team.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 127

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

Human life will be prolonged by a new drug called new-med.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 128

In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.

The trainee performed the task with extreme ease.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 129

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

When Shruti called Naufal, he was given the team a briefing of the project.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 130

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct logical order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. A variety of diseases can be linked to unsanitary conditions and careless garbage disposal.
B. People understand the value of cleanliness but they often forget that they are also responsible for the cleanliness of the environment, that they are accountable for whatever waste they make and that simply getting rid of it from their homes will not help.
C. A clean and green environment is a fundamental tenet of sustainable development.
D. It could be due to a lack of information, pure laziness, or recklessness. Sometimes all it takes is a gentle nudge

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 131

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Your homework must be completed before the deadline.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 132

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

She is too good and real.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 134

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The judge decided that / the defendant was guilty of all charges, / and that a punishment of five years / in prison were appropriate.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 135

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in he correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Targeted advertising is playing an increasingly important role in social media marketing.
B. It wasn't until a few years ago that people began to perceive social media as a marketing tool.
C. Social media has long been regarded as a means of communicating with people via instant messaging and blogging.
D. In marketing, social media is a quick and easy means to share a company's information, such as advertising and products or services available to customers.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 136

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.
Agnes composed a song for her father’s birthday.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 137

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
After having worked on the study non-stop for twenty-three years, Harvey finally called it a day last week.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 140

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Please tell me the truth, / is he here to have been investigating / the murder that / happened across the street?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 141

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
You should eat fresh fruits.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 142

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

I have never played a hero before, so I jump at the chance.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 143

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

He asked me what is my name?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 144

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I do not like / your paying / for the food / every time.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 145

The following sentence has been divided into segments. One of them may contain an error. Select the segment that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Ignoring the red flag / warning in the beach / is no joke.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 146

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

The teacher told the students that she had waited for them for about 15 minutes before leaving the class.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 147

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I love the dogs /; but I don’t like / the dog my friend Tinzie / owns since it bites people.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 148

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The school authorities are / decided to close the high school / wing for the next three days / due to power failure.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 149

Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined word segment.

Low count of sales, despite the sincere efforts of the sales executive, has put her team in a very difficult situation to escape from.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 150

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
A story has been written by Sarath.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 152

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

To take my parents on a pilgrimage by plane is one of the goal of my life after getting my first salary.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 153

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said, “I will dance tomorrow.”

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 154

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

I was given this book by my English teacher.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 156

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The heart that is full of grieve is heavy.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 157

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in direct speech.

He requested him to wait there till he returned.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 158

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Those kids always watch cartoon movies.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 159

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
If you permit me, / I will bring and show / all my drawings to you.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 160

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I am very tired and need a chair to sit.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 161

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Drop me a message when the food will be ready.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 162

Select the option that changes the form of narration in the following sentence.

Rohan said, “I didn’t tell any lie to anyone.”

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 165

Identify the ANTONYM of the following word in the given sentence.
Lethargy
The usually circumspect personnel’s vigour for his duty was visible in his dealing with customers.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Cambridge University Press (1)__________ no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy
of URLs for external or third-party internet websites referred to in (2)_______ publication, and
(3)________ guarantee that any content on such websites is, or will remain, accurate or
appropriate. Information (4)_______ prices, travel timetables and other factual (5)________
given in this work is correct at the time of first printing.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

(1)_______, there are numerous products available for customers to select from, whether
they are using a physical store or (2)________ online shopping platform. Almost every
product or brand has (3)________ own USP, packaging, colour combinations and more as
marketing tactics, which it uses to market itself to the customers in a (4)__________ manner.
Brands find it (5)________ challenging to engage consumers as their attention spans are
dwindling at an accelerated rate.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Many years ago, when the art of stunting plants was quite unheard of 1.______ in remote
areas of India, Buddhist monks in isolated monasteries in Tibet stunted trees like the oak,
orange tree, peepal tree, etc, watching with 2.______ the tree still flowering and 3.______
fruit regardless of this ‘deformity’. Since the trees looked so artistically 4._______, the art was
learnt by some Chinese monks who taught ‘Bonsai’ making, an art that became most sought
5._______ in China.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Trees are one of the gifts of the nature which are of great (1)_______ for all living beings and
environment. They have (2)________ benefits to living beings providing natural herbs,
vegetables, fruits, wood, timber, etc. Trees are the (3)_______ of many birds and insects.
They are also considered as the (4)_________ part of the atmosphere which help in reducing
pollution. Conserving trees and spreading awareness to plant trees will save the atmosphere
from depletion and (5)_______ survival of all forms on earth.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Emma had always been a driven and ambitious student. She had a passion for science and
medicine, and her dream was to become a doctor. She worked tirelessly throughout her
college years, studying long hours and sacrificing her social life in pursuit of her goals.
Despite the challenges, Emma was determined to succeed and make a difference in the
world.

One fateful evening, while driving home from a late-night study session, Emma's life changed
forever. A car came out of nowhere and collided with her vehicle, sending it spinning out of
control. When the dust settled, Emma found herself trapped inside the wreckage, unable to
move or even scream for help. The accident had left her with a broken leg and several other
injuries. Emma was in shock and couldn't believe what had happened to her. She was
devastated to think that all her hard work and dedication had been for nothing. She would
now have to put her dreams on hold and spend months recovering from her injuries.
As Emma lay in the hospital, she was consumed with anger and frustration. She couldn't
understand why this had happened to her, why her life had been turned upside down in an
instant. She felt alone and helpless, unable to find any sense of purpose or meaning in her
suffering. But as the days turned into weeks, Emma began to notice something different about
the people around her. She met a nurse named Mary, who had been working at the hospital
for over twenty years. Mary had a kind and caring personality, which Emma found comforting
during her stay. She also met a patient named John, who had been in a car accident similar to
Emma's. John had suffered a spinal cord injury and was paralysed from the waist down.
Despite his condition, John was always positive and never gave up hope.

Emma soon realised that the accident had brought her into contact with these amazing
people and had given her the opportunity to learn from them. She learned from Mary how to
be kind and caring towards others, even in difficult situations. She learned from John how to
be positive and never give up, even when things seem impossible. After several months of
recovery, Emma was able to walk again, but she still faced many challenges. She had to work
extra hard to catch up with her studies and she had to adjust to life with a permanent scar on
her leg. However, she realised that the accident had taught her valuable lessons that would
help her become a better doctor. She had learned to empathise with her patients and to be
grateful for her own health.

Years later, Emma became a successful doctor and was known for her compassion and
empathy towards her patients. She often thought back to the accident and realised that it had
been a turning point in her life. It had forced her to slow down and appreciate the small things
in life. She was grateful for the people she had met during her recovery and realised that
without the accident, she may never have met them. This story reflects that whatever
happens, it happens for good. Even though the accident had seemed like a setback for
Emma, it had brought her into contact with amazing people and taught her valuable lessons
that she would carry with her for the rest of her life. Sometimes, the things we think are
obstacles are actually opportunities in disguise. It is up to us to find the silver lining and make
the best of every situation.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 187

What is the significance of the patient John in the story?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 189

What challenges did Emma face after her recovery?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 190

What is the central theme of the story?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

An important skill we all need to learn, in my opinion, is not to have preconceived notions
about anything. Having said that I also know how difficult a thing it can be!
To drop the burden of preconceived notions, we need to unlearn a few things, which again is
a tough thing to do. Very early on, we start cramming our brains with ideas and opinions.
These notions might have entered our mind from our family, parents, society or some of the
books we might have read. We need to understand the fact that everything in life keeps
changing and we just cannot stick to something only because that thought might have
entered our brains years back!

I always thought ice-creams or chilled items were bad for a child having a cold or a running
nose. I was terribly surprised when a GP in London told my four-year-old grandson with a cold
to go ahead and have a popsicle. Later I found out that there is no scientific evidence to prove
that an ice-cream or a popsicle can aggravate a cold!

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 191

Select the statement that is correct according to the passage.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 193

Select the most appropriate theme of the passage.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

The term ‘personalised learning’ has been in vogue for a long time. Earlier, it referred to a
one-to-one tutoring system, mostly for the privileged. Today, it refers to learning that prioritises
an individual student’s requirements and uses flexible instructional practices in terms of
content, pace and materials. Learning need not be linear as, sometimes, learners may have
to take a step back if not equipped with the necessary schemata to understand the content.
The entire learning process becomes student-centric and the students are encouraged to
design their own learning pathways.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics play a major role in online and hybrid learning
platforms. Globally, HEIs are introducing programmes where AI provides the platform to
launch personalised learning. Technology provides a variety of materials in various formats to
suit different students and monitor and assess their progress. However, it does not undermine
the teacher’s role. There are areas such as communication and collaborative skills, and
emotional intelligence, which require human intervention. Therefore, the role of teachers in
personalised learning remains as important as it is in traditional learning. AI can never replace
educators; it can only enhance and support personalised learning by providing automated
tasks, assessment platforms and feedback.

Many paths of study emerge and all ultimately merge with the curriculum’s common learning
outcome. Thus, the pattern of education becomes student-centric. This systemic change
gives a new dimension to the teaching-learning process where teaching becomes counseling,
and the teacher becomes a mentor. The students are motivated to take control of their
learning and become autonomous.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 196

Select an appropriate title for the given passage.

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 197

What is the best summary of the given passage?

SSC Stenographer 12th Oct 2023 Shift 3 - Question 200

The passage supports which of the following statements?

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