Mock Test 4 — SSC Stenographer CBT Pattern (100 MCQs)
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This full-length mock test replicates the SSC Stenographer CBT's proportional weighting: 25 questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning, 25 from General Awareness, and 50 from English Language & Comprehension. Suggested time limit: 60 minutes.
Section A: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Questions)
- Choose the odd one out: Rose, Jasmine, Lotus, Mango
(a) Mango (b) Rose (c) Jasmine (d) Lotus - In the series 4, 9, 19, 39, ?, find the next term.
(a) 79 (b) 77 (c) 81 (d) 75 - If "STONE" is coded as "TUPOF," how is "RIVER" coded?
(a) SJWFS (b) SJWFT (c) SJVFS (d) RJWFS - P is the son of Q. R is the sister of P. How is R related to Q?
(a) Daughter (b) Son (c) Wife (d) Mother - A person walks 5 km east, then 12 km north. How far is he from the starting point?
(a) 13 km (b) 17 km (c) 7 km (d) 12 km - Choose the water image of the letter "M":
(a) M rotated 180° vertically (upside down) (b) M unchanged (c) W (d) N - In the series 100, 81, 64, 49, ?, find the next term.
(a) 36 (b) 40 (c) 32 (d) 44 - Pointing to a man, a woman says, "He is my mother's husband's son." How is the man related to the woman, assuming he is not the woman herself?
(a) Brother (b) Father (c) Son (d) Cousin - If "APPLE" is coded as "BQQMF," how is "MANGO" coded?
(a) NBOHP (b) NBOHQ (c) NBPHP (d) MBOHP - Choose the odd one out: Piano, Violin, Guitar, Football
(a) Football (b) Piano (c) Violin (d) Guitar - In a row of 25 people, Vikram is 9th from the left. Find his position from the right.
(a) 17th (b) 16th (c) 18th (d) 15th - Statements: All keys are chains. All chains are metals. Conclusion I: All keys are metals. Conclusion II: Some metals are keys.
(a) Both follow (b) Only I follows (c) Only II follows (d) Neither follows - Choose the odd number pair: (9, 3), (16, 4), (25, 5), (30, 6)
(a) (30, 6) (b) (9, 3) (c) (16, 4) (d) (25, 5) - A clock shows 6:00. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?
(a) 180° (b) 90° (c) 150° (d) 120° - If Sunday falls on the 1st of a month, what day falls on the 29th?
(a) Sunday (b) Monday (c) Tuesday (d) Saturday - In the series 8, 16, 32, 64, ?, find the next term.
(a) 128 (b) 120 (c) 124 (d) 132 - If "DELHI" is coded as "EFMIJ," how is "MUMBAI" coded?
(a) NVNCBJ (b) NVNCBK (c) NVNCAJ (d) MVNCBJ - F is the son of G. H is the daughter of G. How is H related to F?
(a) Sister (b) Mother (c) Aunt (d) Daughter - Choose the word that does not belong: Iron, Copper, Aluminium, Oxygen
(a) Oxygen (b) Iron (c) Copper (d) Aluminium - A boy walks 8 km north, then 6 km east. How far is he from the starting point?
(a) 10 km (b) 14 km (c) 12 km (d) 8 km - In a line of people, Deepa is 18th from the front and 15th from the back. How many people are in the line?
(a) 32 (b) 33 (c) 31 (d) 34 - Statements: Some doctors are engineers. All engineers are graduates. Conclusion I: Some doctors are graduates. Conclusion II: All graduates are doctors.
(a) Only I follows (b) Only II follows (c) Both follow (d) Neither follows - Choose the odd one out: Sparrow, Eagle, Peacock, Crocodile
(a) Crocodile (b) Sparrow (c) Eagle (d) Peacock - If "SILVER" is coded as "TJMWFS," how is "GOLDEN" coded?
(a) HPMEFO (b) HPMEFP (c) HPLDEO (d) GPMEFO - Find the missing number: 6, 11, 21, 41, ?
(a) 81 (b) 79 (c) 83 (d) 77
Section B: General Awareness (25 Questions)
- The World Health Organization is headquartered in:
(a) Geneva (b) Vienna (c) New York (d) Paris - Which Article of the Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
(a) Article 17 (b) Article 15 (c) Article 14 (d) Article 21 - The Western Ghats run parallel to which coast of India?
(a) The western coast (b) The eastern coast (c) Both coasts (d) Neither coast - Which organ produces insulin in the human body?
(a) Pancreas (b) Liver (c) Kidney (d) Spleen - Who introduced the Mansabdari system in the Mughal administration?
(a) Akbar (b) Babur (c) Humayun (d) Jahangir - The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in which year?
(a) 1920 (b) 1930 (c) 1942 (d) 1935 - Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
(a) Stratosphere (b) Troposphere (c) Mesosphere (d) Thermosphere - The Election Commission of India is a:
(a) Constitutional body (b) Statutory body (c) Non-statutory body (d) Judicial body - Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
(a) Gujarat (b) Andhra Pradesh (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Maharashtra - The "Sagarmala Project" is related to:
(a) Port-led development (b) Highway construction (c) Railway electrification (d) Airport modernisation - Deficiency of Vitamin D causes which condition in children?
(a) Rickets (b) Scurvy (c) Beriberi (d) Pellagra - Which committee's recommendations led to the establishment of NITI Aayog?
(a) NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission by a Union Cabinet resolution (b) The Ashok Chawla Committee (c) The Rangarajan Committee (d) The Kelkar Committee - Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
(a) Mars (b) Venus (c) Jupiter (d) Saturn - The national song of India is:
(a) Vande Mataram (b) Jana Gana Mana (c) Sare Jahan Se Achha (d) Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo - Who was India's first woman President?
(a) Pratibha Patil (b) Sarojini Naidu (c) Indira Gandhi (d) Meira Kumar - Which is the largest island of India?
(a) Middle Andaman (b) South Andaman (c) Little Andaman (d) North Andaman - The human body has how many pairs of ribs?
(a) 12 (b) 10 (c) 14 (d) 11 - Which Indian state produces the most coffee?
(a) Karnataka (b) Kerala (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Andhra Pradesh - The unit of frequency is:
(a) Hertz (b) Watt (c) Joule (d) Newton - Which body publishes the "World Happiness Report"?
(a) United Nations (b) World Bank (c) IMF (d) WHO - The Anti-Defection Law is contained in which schedule of the Constitution?
(a) Tenth Schedule (b) Ninth Schedule (c) Eighth Schedule (d) Seventh Schedule - Which Sultan of Delhi introduced the token currency system?
(a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq (b) Alauddin Khilji (c) Balban (d) Iltutmish - The unit of electrical resistance is:
(a) Ohm (b) Volt (c) Ampere (d) Watt - Which is the currency of Switzerland?
(a) Swiss Franc (b) Euro (c) Dollar (d) Krone - The "Simla Agreement" was signed in which year?
(a) 1972 (b) 1971 (c) 1965 (d) 1974
Section C: English Language and Comprehension (50 Questions)
- Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Entrepreneur (b) Entreprenuer (c) Enterpreneur (d) Entreprenur - Choose the synonym of "RETICENT":
(a) Reserved (b) Talkative (c) Outspoken (d) Loud - Choose the antonym of "TRANSPARENT":
(a) Opaque (b) Clear (c) Visible (d) Obvious - Fill in the blank: She is good ___ mathematics.
(a) at (b) in (c) with (d) for - Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "He arrived early."
(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Noun (d) Verb - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) The manager said, "The meeting is postponed." (b) The manager said "The meeting is postponed." (c) The manager said, The meeting is postponed. (d) The manager said: "the meeting is postponed" - Convert to passive voice: "The company will launch a new product."
(a) A new product will be launched by the company. (b) A new product is launched by the company. (c) A new product was launched by the company. (d) A new product has been launched by the company. - Choose the one-word substitute for "one who loves mankind":
(a) Philanthropist (b) Misanthrope (c) Humanist (d) Altruist - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to burn the midnight oil":
(a) To work late into the night (b) To waste resources (c) To relax completely (d) To start a fire accidentally - Identify the error: "She don't like coffee in the morning."
(a) don't (b) like (c) coffee (d) morning - Choose the correct article: "___ honest man is respected everywhere."
(a) An (b) A (c) The (d) No article needed - Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Rhythm (b) Rythm (c) Rhytm (d) Rhythem - Fill in the blank: They have been friends ___ childhood.
(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) during - Choose the synonym of "CANDOUR":
(a) Frankness (b) Deceit (c) Secrecy (d) Hesitation - Choose the antonym of "DILIGENT":
(a) Lazy (b) Hardworking (c) Industrious (d) Careful - Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence: (P) is essential (Q) for a healthy lifestyle (R) regular exercise (S) combined with a balanced diet
(a) RSPQ (b) RPQS (c) PRSQ (d) QRSP - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) Although it was raining, we went for a walk. (b) Although, it was raining we went for a walk. (c) Although it was raining we went, for a walk. (d) Although it was raining; we went for a walk. - Identify the error: "Either of the answers are correct."
(a) are (b) Either (c) answers (d) correct - Choose the one-word substitute for "a list of books referred to in a text":
(a) Bibliography (b) Anthology (c) Glossary (d) Index - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to let the cat out of the bag":
(a) To reveal a secret (b) To hide information (c) To create confusion (d) To relax after work - Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Immediately (b) Imediately (c) Immediatly (d) Immediattely - Choose the synonym of "AUDACIOUS":
(a) Bold (b) Timid (c) Shy (d) Cautious - Choose the antonym of "GENUINE":
(a) Fake (b) Real (c) Authentic (d) True - Fill in the blank: She was accused ___ theft.
(a) of (b) for (c) with (d) about - Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "He is a hardworking employee."
(a) Adjective (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Verb - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) The report, which was submitted late, was rejected. (b) The report which was submitted late was rejected. (c) The report, which was submitted late was rejected. (d) The report which was submitted late, was rejected. - Convert to passive voice: "The teacher will explain the lesson."
(a) The lesson will be explained by the teacher. (b) The lesson is explained by the teacher. (c) The lesson was explained by the teacher. (d) The lesson has been explained by the teacher. - Choose the one-word substitute for "a word that reads the same forwards and backwards":
(a) Palindrome (b) Anagram (c) Acronym (d) Homonym - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to cost an arm and a leg":
(a) To be very expensive (b) To be very cheap (c) To injure oneself (d) To lose a body part - Identify the error: "The scenery of the mountains were breathtaking."
(a) were (b) scenery (c) mountains (d) breathtaking - Choose the correct article: "___ university near my house offers evening classes."
(a) A (b) An (c) The (d) No article needed - Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Harass (b) Harrass (c) Harras (d) Harrasse - Fill in the blank: The library is open ___ 8 AM to 8 PM.
(a) from (b) since (c) for (d) at - Choose the synonym of "LUCID":
(a) Clear (b) Confusing (c) Vague (d) Obscure - Choose the antonym of "FRUGAL":
(a) Extravagant (b) Thrifty (c) Economical (d) Sparing - Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence: (P) is considered (Q) for good health (R) regular sleep (S) essential
(a) RPSQ (b) RSPQ (c) PRSQ (d) SRPQ - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) No, thank you, I am not hungry. (b) No thank you, I am not hungry. (c) No, thank you I am not hungry. (d) No; thank you, I am not hungry - Identify the error: "A number of students has failed the exam."
(a) has (b) number (c) students (d) failed - Choose the one-word substitute for "one who is new to a profession":
(a) Novice (b) Veteran (c) Expert (d) Master - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to throw in the towel":
(a) To give up (b) To start a fight (c) To celebrate victory (d) To clean up - Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Definitely (b) Definately (c) Definitly (d) Definetely - Choose the synonym of "OBSTINATE":
(a) Stubborn (b) Flexible (c) Yielding (d) Compliant - Choose the antonym of "HUMBLE":
(a) Arrogant (b) Modest (c) Meek (d) Simple - Fill in the blank: He is married ___ a doctor.
(a) to (b) with (c) for (d) about - Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "The children played happily in the garden."
(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Noun (d) Verb - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) I bought apples, oranges, and bananas from the market. (b) I bought apples oranges and bananas from the market. (c) I bought apples, oranges and, bananas from the market. (d) I bought apples; oranges, and bananas from the market - Convert to passive voice: "She has written three novels."
(a) Three novels have been written by her. (b) Three novels were written by her. (c) Three novels are written by her. (d) Three novels had been written by her. - Choose the one-word substitute for "a person who is always hopeful":
(a) Optimist (b) Pessimist (c) Cynic (d) Sceptic - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to beat around the bush":
(a) To avoid getting to the point (b) To speak directly (c) To finish quickly (d) To search thoroughly - Identify the error: "Neither the teacher nor the students was happy with the result."
(a) was (b) Neither (c) teacher (d) students
Answer Key with Explanations — Mock Test 4
1.(a) Mango is a fruit; the others are flowers.
2.(a) Pattern ×2+1: 4×2+1=9, 9×2+1=19, 19×2+1=39, 39×2+1=79.
3.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: R→S, I→J, V→W, E→F, R→S = SJWFS.
4.(a) P is Q's son; R is P's sister, so R is also Q's child, and since R is described as a sister (female), R is Q's daughter.
5.(a) Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(5²+12²)=√(25+144)=√169=13 km.
6.(a) The water image of "M" is the letter rotated 180° vertically (turned upside down), reflecting it across a horizontal axis.
7.(a) The series is of descending perfect squares: 10²,9²,8²,7²,6²=36.
8.(a) The woman's mother's husband is her own father; her father's son (other than herself) is her brother.
9.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: M→N, A→B, N→O, G→H, O→P = NBOHP.
10.(a) Football is a sport; the others are musical instruments.
11.(a) Position from right = 25−9+1 = 17th.
12.(a) Since all keys are chains and all chains are metals, all keys are metals, and it follows that some metals are keys.
13.(a) In the others, the second number is the square root of the first (9=3², 16=4², 25=5²); 6²=36, not 30, so (30,6) is the odd pair.
14.(a) At 6:00, the gap between hour and minute hands is 6 hours, equal to 180°.
15.(a) From the 1st to the 29th is 28 days, exactly 4 weeks, so the 29th is also a Sunday.
16.(a) Each term doubles: 64×2=128.
17.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one position: M→N, U→V, M→N, B→C, A→B, I→J = NVNCBJ.
18.(a) H and F are siblings (both children of G); since H is described as a daughter (female), H is F's sister.
19.(a) Oxygen is a gas; the others are metals.
20.(a) Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(8²+6²)=√(64+36)=√100=10 km.
21.(a) Total = 18+15−1 = 32.
22.(a) Since some doctors are engineers and all engineers are graduates, it follows that some doctors are graduates; it does not follow that all graduates are doctors.
23.(a) Crocodile is a reptile; the others are birds.
24.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: G→H, O→P, L→M, D→E, E→F, N→O = HPMEFO.
25.(a) Pattern ×2−1: 6×2−1=11, 11×2−1=21, 21×2−1=41, 41×2−1=81.
26.(a) The WHO is headquartered in Geneva.
27.(a) Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
28.(a) The Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India.
29.(a) The pancreas produces insulin.
30.(a) Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system.
31.(a) The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920.
32.(a) The ozone layer is contained in the stratosphere.
33.(a) The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body.
34.(a) Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states.
35.(a) Sagarmala is a port-led development project.
36.(a) Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets in children.
37.(a) NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission via a Union Cabinet resolution in 2015.
38.(a) Mars is known as the Red Planet.
39.(a) Vande Mataram is India's national song.
40.(a) Pratibha Patil was India's first woman President.
41.(a) Middle Andaman is the largest island of India.
42.(a) The human body has 12 pairs of ribs.
43.(a) Karnataka produces the most coffee among Indian states.
44.(a) The unit of frequency is the Hertz.
45.(a) The United Nations publishes the World Happiness Report.
46.(a) The Anti-Defection Law is contained in the Tenth Schedule.
47.(a) Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced the token currency system.
48.(a) The unit of electrical resistance is the Ohm.
49.(a) The Swiss Franc is the currency of Switzerland.
50.(a) The Simla Agreement was signed in 1972.
51.(a) "Entrepreneur" is the correct spelling.
52.(a) Reticent means reserved or reluctant to speak.
53.(a) Opaque is the antonym of transparent.
54.(a) "Good at" is the correct idiomatic usage.
55.(a) "Early" describes when he arrived — it is an adverb.
56.(a) Correct punctuation: The manager said, "The meeting is postponed."
57.(a) Passive form: A new product will be launched by the company.
58.(a) Philanthropist means one who loves mankind.
59.(a) "To burn the midnight oil" means to work late into the night.
60.(a) "Don't" should be "doesn't" since "she" is a third-person singular subject.
61.(a) "Honest" begins with a silent 'h', so it takes "An."
62.(a) "Rhythm" is the correct spelling.
63.(a) "Since" is used with a specific starting point (childhood).
64.(a) Candour means frankness or openness.
65.(a) Lazy is the antonym of diligent.
66.(a) Correct order: RSPQ — "Regular exercise combined with a balanced diet is essential for a healthy lifestyle."
67.(a) Correct punctuation: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
68.(a) "Are" should be "is" since "either" is singular.
69.(a) Bibliography is a list of books referred to in a text.
70.(a) "To let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal a secret.
71.(a) "Immediately" is spelt with double 'm'.
72.(a) Audacious means bold and daring.
73.(a) Fake is the antonym of genuine.
74.(a) "Accused of" is the correct idiomatic usage.
75.(a) "Hardworking" describes the noun "employee" — it is an adjective.
76.(a) Correct punctuation uses commas to set off the non-restrictive clause.
77.(a) Passive form: The lesson will be explained by the teacher.
78.(a) Palindrome is a word that reads the same forwards and backwards.
79.(a) "To cost an arm and a leg" means to be very expensive.
80.(a) "Were" should be "was" since "scenery" is an uncountable singular noun.
81.(a) "University" begins with a consonant sound (/j/), so it takes "A."
82.(a) "Harass" is spelt with a single 'r' and double 's'.
83.(a) "From...to" is the correct idiomatic usage for a range of times.
84.(a) Lucid means clear and easy to understand.
85.(a) Extravagant is the antonym of frugal.
86.(a) Correct order: RPSQ — "Regular sleep is considered essential for good health."
87.(a) Correct punctuation: No, thank you, I am not hungry.
88.(a) "Has" should be "have" since "a number of students" takes a plural verb.
89.(a) Novice means one who is new to a profession.
90.(a) "To throw in the towel" means to give up.
91.(a) "Definitely" is spelt with "finite" embedded — de-finite-ly.
92.(a) Obstinate means stubborn.
93.(a) Arrogant is the antonym of humble.
94.(a) "Married to" is the correct idiomatic usage.
95.(a) "Happily" describes how the children played — it is an adverb.
96.(a) Correct punctuation: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas from the market.
97.(a) Passive form: Three novels have been written by her.
98.(a) Optimist means a person who is always hopeful.
99.(a) "To beat around the bush" means to avoid getting to the point.
100.(a) "Was" should be "were" since with "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the nearer subject "students" (plural).