Mock Test 5 — 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: Hammer, Screwdriver, Wrench, Nail
(a) Nail (b) Hammer (c) Screwdriver (d) Wrench - In the series 3, 9, 27, 81, ?, find the next term.
(a) 243 (b) 216 (c) 250 (d) 225 - If "HOUSE" is coded as "IPVTF," how is "TABLE" coded?
(a) UBCMF (b) UBCMG (c) UBDMF (d) TBCMF - A woman introduces a man as "the son of my father's only son." How is the man related to the woman, if the woman has no brothers other than the one mentioned?
(a) Nephew (b) Son (c) Brother (d) Cousin - A person walks 9 km south, then 12 km east. How far is he from the starting point?
(a) 15 km (b) 21 km (c) 18 km (d) 12 km - Choose the mirror image of the letter "F":
(a) A backward-facing F (b) F unchanged (c) E (d) 7 - In the series 12, 23, 45, 89, ?, find the next term.
(a) 177 (b) 175 (c) 179 (d) 173 - K is the father of L. M is the daughter of L. N is the son of M. How is K related to N?
(a) Great-grandfather (b) Grandfather (c) Father (d) Uncle - If "GOLDEN" is coded as "HPMEFO," how is "SILVER" coded?
(a) TJMWFS (b) TJMWFT (c) TJLWFS (d) SJMWFS - Choose the odd one out: Wheat, Rice, Barley, Diamond
(a) Diamond (b) Wheat (c) Rice (d) Barley - In a row, Neha is 12th from the front and 20th from the back. How many people are in the row?
(a) 31 (b) 32 (c) 30 (d) 29 - Statements: All rings are ornaments. Some ornaments are gold items. Conclusion I: Some rings are gold items. Conclusion II: Some gold items are rings.
(a) Neither conclusion necessarily follows (b) Only I follows (c) Only II follows (d) Both follow - Choose the odd number pair: (36, 6), (49, 7), (64, 8), (72, 9)
(a) (72, 9) (b) (36, 6) (c) (49, 7) (d) (64, 8) - A clock shows 9:00. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?
(a) 90° (b) 60° (c) 120° (d) 180° - If Tuesday falls on the 8th of a month, what day falls on the 1st?
(a) Tuesday (b) Monday (c) Wednesday (d) Sunday - In the series 2, 6, 18, 54, ?, find the next term.
(a) 162 (b) 150 (c) 156 (d) 168 - If "MUMBAI" is coded as "NVNCBJ," how is "CHENNAI" coded?
(a) DIFOOBJ (b) DIFOOBK (c) DIFNOBJ (d) CIFOOBJ - R is the mother of S. S is the sister of T. T is the son of U. How is R related to U?
(a) Wife (b) Sister (c) Daughter (d) Mother - Choose the word that does not belong: Sparrow, Eagle, Peacock, Crocodile
(a) Crocodile (b) Sparrow (c) Eagle (d) Peacock - A person walks 6 km west, then 8 km north. How far is he from the starting point?
(a) 10 km (b) 14 km (c) 12 km (d) 8 km - In a queue, Neha is 12th from the front and 20th from the back. How many people are in the queue?
(a) 31 (b) 32 (c) 30 (d) 29 - Statements: All doors are windows. No window is a wall. Conclusion I: No door is a wall. Conclusion II: Some walls are doors.
(a) Only I follows (b) Only II follows (c) Both follow (d) Neither follows - Choose the odd one out: Cricket, Football, Hockey, Referee
(a) Referee (b) Cricket (c) Football (d) Hockey - If "GARDEN" is coded as "HBSEFO," how is "FOREST" coded?
(a) GPSFTU (b) GPSFTV (c) GPRFTU (d) FPSFTU - Find the missing number: 8, 15, 29, 57, ?
(a) 113 (b) 111 (c) 115 (d) 109
Section B: General Awareness (25 Questions)
- The IMF is headquartered in:
(a) Washington D.C. (b) New York (c) Geneva (d) London - Which Article deals with the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?
(a) Article 19(1)(a) (b) Article 21 (c) Article 14 (d) Article 25 - The Chotanagpur Plateau is rich in which natural resource?
(a) Minerals, especially coal and iron ore (b) Petroleum (c) Natural gas (d) Gold - Which organ in the human body is primarily responsible for detoxification?
(a) Liver (b) Kidney (c) Spleen (d) Pancreas - Which ruler founded the city of Fatehpur Sikri?
(a) Akbar (b) Jahangir (c) Shah Jahan (d) Babur - The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Gandhi in which year?
(a) 1930 (b) 1920 (c) 1942 (d) 1935 - Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
(a) Cerebellum (b) Cerebrum (c) Medulla oblongata (d) Hypothalamus - The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:
(a) The Lok Sabha (b) The Rajya Sabha (c) The President (d) The Supreme Court - Which of the following is a kharif crop?
(a) Rice (b) Wheat (c) Gram (d) Mustard - The "Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana" is aimed at:
(a) Poverty alleviation through self-employment and skill development (b) Housing (c) Health insurance (d) Crop insurance - Deficiency of Niacin (Vitamin B3) causes which disease?
(a) Pellagra (b) Scurvy (c) Rickets (d) Beriberi - The "First War of Indian Independence" (1857) began at:
(a) Meerut (b) Delhi (c) Lucknow (d) Kanpur - Which planet has the most moons in the solar system (as commonly cited)?
(a) Saturn (b) Jupiter (c) Uranus (d) Neptune - Which of the following organs produces bile?
(a) Liver (b) Gallbladder (c) Pancreas (d) Stomach - Who was the first Chief Justice of India?
(a) H.J. Kania (b) M. Patanjali Sastri (c) B.K. Mukherjea (d) S.R. Das - Which is the smallest state in India by area?
(a) Goa (b) Sikkim (c) Tripura (d) Nagaland - The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has how many members?
(a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 8 - Which Indian state is the largest producer of jute?
(a) West Bengal (b) Assam (c) Bihar (d) Odisha - The unit of power is:
(a) Watt (b) Joule (c) Newton (d) Ampere - Which is the currency of South Korea?
(a) Won (b) Yen (c) Yuan (d) Ringgit - 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 Mughal emperor's court included the famous Navratnas?
(a) Akbar (b) Shah Jahan (c) Aurangzeb (d) Jahangir - The SI unit of pressure is:
(a) Pascal (b) Newton (c) Joule (d) Watt - Which is the currency of China?
(a) Yuan (Renminbi) (b) Yen (c) Won (d) Baht - The "Cabinet Mission Plan" was proposed in which year?
(a) 1946 (b) 1945 (c) 1947 (d) 1944
Section C: English Language and Comprehension (50 Questions)
- Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Consensus (b) Concensus (c) Consenus (d) Concenssus - Choose the synonym of "ZEALOUS":
(a) Enthusiastic (b) Indifferent (c) Apathetic (d) Lethargic - Choose the antonym of "SCARCE":
(a) Abundant (b) Rare (c) Limited (d) Sparse - Fill in the blank: The company is known ___ its quality products.
(a) for (b) with (c) about (d) of - Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "This is a difficult question."
(a) Adjective (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Verb - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) Having finished his homework, he went out to play. (b) Having finished his homework he went out to play. (c) Having finished, his homework he went out to play. (d) Having finished his homework, he went out, to play - Convert to passive voice: "The government has announced a new policy."
(a) A new policy has been announced by the government. (b) A new policy was announced by the government. (c) A new policy is announced by the government. (d) A new policy had been announced by the government. - Choose the one-word substitute for "a person who talks too much":
(a) Garrulous (b) Reticent (c) Taciturn (d) Reserved - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to hit the sack":
(a) To go to bed (b) To work hard (c) To leave a job (d) To celebrate - Identify the error: "The committee have decided to postpone it's meeting."
(a) it's (b) committee (c) postpone (d) decided - Choose the correct article: "It was ___ unforgettable experience."
(a) an (b) a (c) the (d) no article - Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Conscience (b) Consciense (c) Conscence (d) Consciense - Fill in the blank: The concert will begin ___ 8 PM sharp.
(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) by - Choose the synonym of "IMPECCABLE":
(a) Flawless (b) Faulty (c) Defective (d) Imperfect - Choose the antonym of "ELATED":
(a) Depressed (b) Joyful (c) Happy (d) Cheerful - Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence: (P) is often (Q) the best teacher (R) experience (S) in life
(a) RPQS (b) RQPS (c) PRQS (d) QRPS - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) The CEO announced, "We will expand next year." (b) The CEO announced "We will expand next year." (c) The CEO announced, We will expand next year. (d) The CEO announced: "we will expand next year" - Identify the error: "Mathematics are a difficult subject for many students."
(a) are (b) Mathematics (c) difficult (d) students - Choose the one-word substitute for "one who eats everything, including meat and vegetables":
(a) Omnivore (b) Herbivore (c) Carnivore (d) Vegetarian - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to be in hot water":
(a) To be in trouble (b) To be very comfortable (c) To be angry (d) To take a bath - Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Recommend (b) Recomend (c) Reccomend (d) Recommand - Choose the synonym of "TENACIOUS":
(a) Persistent (b) Weak (c) Yielding (d) Fragile - Choose the antonym of "EXPAND":
(a) Contract (b) Enlarge (c) Grow (d) Extend - Fill in the blank: The team is capable ___ winning the championship.
(a) of (b) for (c) with (d) about - Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "This is an interesting book."
(a) Adjective (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Verb - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) He asked whether I was coming. (b) He asked, whether I was coming. (c) He asked whether, I was coming. (d) He asked "whether I was coming." - Convert to passive voice: "They have completed the project."
(a) The project has been completed by them. (b) The project was completed by them. (c) The project is completed by them. (d) The project had been completed by them. - Choose the one-word substitute for "a person who does not drink alcohol":
(a) Teetotaller (b) Abstainer (c) Vegetarian (d) Ascetic - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to keep one's fingers crossed":
(a) To hope for a favourable outcome (b) To lie deliberately (c) To refuse help (d) To celebrate success - Identify the error: "Everyone of the players were given a medal."
(a) were (b) Everyone (c) players (d) given - Choose the correct article: "She bought ___ umbrella yesterday."
(a) an (b) a (c) the (d) no article - Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Embarrass (b) Embarass (c) Embarras (d) Embarrasse - Fill in the blank: The store is open ___ Monday to Saturday.
(a) from (b) since (c) for (d) at - Choose the synonym of "PRISTINE":
(a) Pure (b) Polluted (c) Dirty (d) Contaminated - Choose the antonym of "MUNDANE":
(a) Extraordinary (b) Ordinary (c) Routine (d) Dull - Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence: (P) plays a vital role (Q) in a nation's growth (R) education (S) and development
(a) RPQS (b) RQPS (c) PRQS (d) QRPS - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) Yes, I would like to attend the meeting. (b) Yes I would like to attend the meeting. (c) Yes, I would like, to attend the meeting. (d) Yes; I would like to attend the meeting - Identify the error: "Each and every student have to submit the form."
(a) have (b) Each (c) student (d) submit - Choose the one-word substitute for "government by officials":
(a) Bureaucracy (b) Democracy (c) Autocracy (d) Aristocracy - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to turn a blind eye":
(a) To deliberately ignore something (b) To see clearly (c) To be very observant (d) To become suddenly aware - Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Perseverance (b) Perseverence (c) Persevrance (d) Perseverrance - Choose the synonym of "ELOQUENT":
(a) Articulate (b) Inarticulate (c) Silent (d) Mumbling - Choose the antonym of "TRANSIENT":
(a) Permanent (b) Temporary (c) Fleeting (d) Brief - Fill in the blank: The shop closes ___ 9 PM.
(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) by - Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "The book on the table is mine."
(a) Preposition (b) Adjective (c) Adverb (d) Conjunction - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) Please bring the following items: pen, paper, and a ruler. (b) Please bring the following items pen, paper, and a ruler. (c) Please bring the following items; pen, paper, and a ruler. (d) Please bring the following items, pen, paper, and a ruler - Convert to passive voice: "Someone stole my bicycle."
(a) My bicycle was stolen. (b) My bicycle is stolen. (c) My bicycle has been stolen by someone. (d) My bicycle is being stolen. - Choose the one-word substitute for "a person who knows many languages":
(a) Polyglot (b) Linguist (c) Interpreter (d) Translator - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "once in a blue moon":
(a) Very rarely (b) Very frequently (c) Every month (d) Never - Identify the error: "He is one of the best player in the team."
(a) player (b) He (c) best (d) team
Answer Key with Explanations — Mock Test 5
1.(a) Nail is a fastener; the others are tools used to drive or turn fasteners.
2.(a) Each term is multiplied by 3: 81×3=243.
3.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: T→U, A→B, B→C, L→M, E→F = UBCMF.
4.(a) The woman's father's only son is her own brother; her brother's son is her nephew.
5.(a) Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(9²+12²)=√(81+144)=√225=15 km.
6.(a) The mirror image of "F" appears as a backward-facing F.
7.(a) Pattern ×2−1: 12×2−1=23, 23×2−1=45, 45×2−1=89, 89×2−1=177.
8.(a) L is K's child and M's parent; M is N's parent, so K is N's great-grandfather.
9.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: S→T, I→J, L→M, V→W, E→F, R→S = TJMWFS.
10.(a) Diamond is a mineral; the others are cereal grains.
11.(a) Total = 12+20−1 = 31.
12.(a) Since some ornaments are gold items and not all rings are necessarily among those particular ornaments, neither conclusion necessarily follows from the given statements alone.
13.(a) In the others, the second number is the square root of the first (36=6², 49=7², 64=8²); 9²=81, not 72, so (72,9) is the odd pair.
14.(a) At 9:00, the gap between hour and minute hands is 3 hours (the shorter arc), equal to 90°.
15.(a) From the 1st to the 8th is 7 days, exactly one week, so the 1st is also a Tuesday.
16.(a) Each term is multiplied by 3: 54×3=162.
17.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: C→D, H→I, E→F, N→O, N→O, A→B, I→J = DIFOOBJ.
18.(a) R is the mother of both S and T (since S and T are siblings and R is S's mother); as T is U's son, R and U are the parents of the same children, so R is U's wife.
19.(a) Crocodile is a reptile; the others are birds.
20.(a) Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(6²+8²)=√(36+64)=√100=10 km.
21.(a) Total = 12+20−1 = 31.
22.(a) Since no window is a wall and all doors are windows, no door can be a wall; the second conclusion does not necessarily follow.
23.(a) Referee is a role/official; the others are sports.
24.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: F→G, O→P, R→S, E→F, S→T, T→U = GPSFTU.
25.(a) Pattern ×2−1: 8×2−1=15, 15×2−1=29, 29×2−1=57, 57×2−1=113.
26.(a) The IMF is headquartered in Washington D.C.
27.(a) Article 19(1)(a) deals with Freedom of Speech and Expression.
28.(a) The Chotanagpur Plateau is rich in minerals, especially coal and iron ore.
29.(a) The liver is primarily responsible for detoxification.
30.(a) Akbar founded Fatehpur Sikri.
31.(a) The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched in 1930.
32.(a) The cerebellum controls balance and coordination.
33.(a) The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
34.(a) Rice is a kharif crop.
35.(a) The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana aims at poverty alleviation through self-employment and skill development.
36.(a) Niacin deficiency causes pellagra.
37.(a) The 1857 revolt began at Meerut.
38.(a) Saturn is commonly cited as having the most moons in the solar system.
39.(a) The liver produces bile.
40.(a) H.J. Kania was India's first Chief Justice.
41.(a) Goa is the smallest Indian state by area.
42.(a) The Monetary Policy Committee has 6 members.
43.(a) West Bengal is the largest producer of jute.
44.(a) The unit of power is the Watt.
45.(a) Won is the currency of South Korea.
46.(a) The Anti-Defection Law is contained in the Tenth Schedule.
47.(a) Akbar's court included the famous Navratnas.
48.(a) The SI unit of pressure is the Pascal.
49.(a) Yuan (Renminbi) is the currency of China.
50.(a) The Cabinet Mission Plan was proposed in 1946.
51.(a) "Consensus" is the correct spelling.
52.(a) Zealous means enthusiastic.
53.(a) Abundant is the antonym of scarce.
54.(a) "Known for" is the correct idiomatic usage.
55.(a) "Difficult" describes the noun "question" — it is an adjective.
56.(a) Correct punctuation: Having finished his homework, he went out to play.
57.(a) Passive form: A new policy has been announced by the government.
58.(a) Garrulous means a person who talks too much.
59.(a) "To hit the sack" means to go to bed.
60.(a) "It's" (a contraction of "it is") is incorrect here; the possessive form "its" is needed.
61.(a) "Unforgettable" begins with a vowel sound, so it takes "an."
62.(a) "Conscience" is the correct spelling.
63.(a) "At" is used with a specific clock time.
64.(a) Impeccable means flawless.
65.(a) Depressed is the antonym of elated.
66.(a) Correct order: RPQS — "Experience is often the best teacher in life."
67.(a) Correct punctuation: The CEO announced, "We will expand next year."
68.(a) "Are" should be "is" since "Mathematics" (as a subject name) is treated as singular.
69.(a) Omnivore means one who eats everything, including meat and vegetables.
70.(a) "To be in hot water" means to be in trouble.
71.(a) "Recommend" is spelt with a single 'c' and double 'm'.
72.(a) Tenacious means persistent and determined.
73.(a) Contract is the antonym of expand.
74.(a) "Capable of" is the correct idiomatic usage.
75.(a) "Interesting" describes the noun "book" — it is an adjective.
76.(a) Correct punctuation: He asked whether I was coming (no comma needed in indirect speech).
77.(a) Passive form: The project has been completed by them.
78.(a) Teetotaller means a person who does not drink alcohol.
79.(a) "To keep one's fingers crossed" means to hope for a favourable outcome.
80.(a) "Were" should be "was" since "everyone" is singular.
81.(a) "Umbrella" begins with a vowel sound, so it takes "an."
82.(a) "Embarrass" is spelt with double 'r' and double 's'.
83.(a) "From...to" is the correct idiomatic usage for a range of days.
84.(a) Pristine means pure and unspoiled.
85.(a) Extraordinary is the antonym of mundane.
86.(a) Correct order: RPQS — "Education plays a vital role in a nation's growth and development."
87.(a) Correct punctuation: Yes, I would like to attend the meeting.
88.(a) "Have" should be "has" since "each and every student" takes a singular verb.
89.(a) Bureaucracy means government by officials.
90.(a) "To turn a blind eye" means to deliberately ignore something.
91.(a) "Perseverance" is the correct spelling.
92.(a) Eloquent means articulate and fluent in speech.
93.(a) Permanent is the antonym of transient.
94.(a) "At" is used with a specific clock time.
95.(a) "On" shows the relationship between "book" and "table" — it is a preposition.
96.(a) Correct punctuation uses a colon before the list.
97.(a) Passive form: My bicycle was stolen.
98.(a) Polyglot means a person who knows many languages.
99.(a) "Once in a blue moon" means very rarely.
100.(a) "Player" should be "players" since "one of the best" requires a plural noun.