Mock Test 7 — 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: Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Shimla
(a) Shimla (b) Mumbai (c) Chennai (d) Kolkata - In the series 9, 18, 36, 72, ?, find the next term.
(a) 144 (b) 140 (c) 136 (d) 148 - If "PENCIL" is coded as "QFODJM," how is "MARKER" coded?
(a) NBSLFS (b) NBSLFT (c) NBSKFS (d) MBSLFS - C is the son of D. E is the daughter of D. F is the son of E. How is C related to F?
(a) Maternal uncle (b) Father (c) Brother (d) Grandfather - A person walks 6 km west, then 8 km south. How far is he from the starting point?
(a) 10 km (b) 14 km (c) 12 km (d) 8 km - Choose the mirror image of the letter "G":
(a) A backward-facing G (b) G unchanged (c) O (d) C - In the series 8, 24, 72, 216, ?, find the next term.
(a) 648 (b) 640 (c) 630 (d) 650 - In a family, U is the brother of V. V is the daughter of W. X is the husband of W. How is U related to X?
(a) Son (b) Nephew (c) Son-in-law (d) Brother - If "GARDEN" is coded as "HBSEFO," how is "MARKET" coded?
(a) NBSLFU (b) NBSLFV (c) NBSKFU (d) MBSLFU - Choose the odd one out: Iron, Copper, Aluminium, Oxygen
(a) Oxygen (b) Iron (c) Copper (d) Aluminium - In a row, Kunal is 16th from the left and 19th from the right. How many people are in the row?
(a) 34 (b) 35 (c) 33 (d) 36 - Statements: Some rivers are lakes. All lakes are ponds. Conclusion I: Some rivers are ponds. Conclusion II: All ponds are lakes.
(a) Only I follows (b) Only II follows (c) Both follow (d) Neither follows - Choose the odd number pair: (2, 4), (3, 9), (4, 16), (5, 20)
(a) (5, 20) (b) (2, 4) (c) (3, 9) (d) (4, 16) - A clock shows 7:00. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?
(a) 150° (b) 120° (c) 180° (d) 90° - If Wednesday falls on the 12th of a month, what day falls on the 2nd?
(a) Sunday (b) Monday (c) Saturday (d) Tuesday - In the series 6, 14, 30, 62, ?, find the next term.
(a) 126 (b) 124 (c) 128 (d) 122 - If "MOON" is coded as "NPPO," how is "STAR" coded?
(a) TUBS (b) TUBT (c) TUAS (d) SUBS - G is the father of H. I is the daughter of H. J is the brother of I. How is G related to J?
(a) Grandfather (b) Father (c) Uncle (d) Brother - Choose the word that does not belong: Hammer, Screwdriver, Wrench, Nail
(a) Nail (b) Hammer (c) Screwdriver (d) Wrench - A person walks 8 km east, then 6 km north. How far is he from the starting point?
(a) 10 km (b) 14 km (c) 12 km (d) 8 km - In a row, Deepak is 20th from the left and 15th from the right. How many people are in the row?
(a) 34 (b) 35 (c) 33 (d) 36 - Statements: All chairs are tables. No table is a bench. Conclusion I: No chair is a bench. Conclusion II: Some benches are chairs.
(a) Only I follows (b) Only II follows (c) Both follow (d) Neither follows - Choose the odd one out: Apple, Banana, Carrot, Mango
(a) Carrot (b) Apple (c) Banana (d) Mango - If "LONDON" is coded as "MPOEPO," how is "PARIS" coded?
(a) QBSJT (b) QBSJU (c) QBTJT (d) QASJT - Find the missing number: 10, 19, 37, 73, ?
(a) 145 (b) 143 (c) 147 (d) 141
Section B: General Awareness (25 Questions)
- The WTO is headquartered in:
(a) Geneva (b) Vienna (c) New York (d) Brussels - Which Article deals with the Right to Education as a Fundamental Right?
(a) Article 21A (b) Article 19 (c) Article 45 (d) Article 30 - The Aravalli Range runs primarily through which states?
(a) Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat (b) Punjab, Himachal Pradesh (c) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra (d) Bihar, Jharkhand - Which organ regulates blood sugar levels in the human body?
(a) Pancreas (b) Liver (c) Kidney (d) Spleen - The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by:
(a) Lord Wellesley (b) Lord Cornwallis (c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Warren Hastings - The Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March) covered a distance of approximately:
(a) 390 km (b) 200 km (c) 500 km (d) 300 km - Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
(a) Stratosphere (b) Troposphere (c) Mesosphere (d) Thermosphere - India's Parliament consists of the President and how many Houses?
(a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3 (d) 4 - Which of the following crops is grown primarily through drip irrigation in water-scarce regions?
(a) Cotton (b) Rice (c) Jute (d) Sugarcane - The "Individual Satyagraha" was launched by Gandhi in which year, with Vinoba Bhave as the first satyagrahi?
(a) 1940 (b) 1942 (c) 1930 (d) 1939 - Deficiency of Vitamin K primarily affects:
(a) Blood clotting (b) Vision (c) Bone health (d) Skin health - The Treaty of Amritsar (1809) was signed between the British and:
(a) Ranjit Singh (b) The Peshwas (c) Tipu Sultan (d) The Nizam - "Cost-push inflation" is caused by:
(a) An increase in production costs (b) An increase in demand (c) A decrease in money supply (d) A decrease in exports - Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
(a) Coal (b) Solar energy (c) Wind energy (d) Hydropower - Ordinances promulgated by the President must be approved by Parliament within how many weeks of reassembly?
(a) 6 weeks (b) 4 weeks (c) 8 weeks (d) 12 weeks - Which of the following best describes the process of osmoregulation?
(a) Regulation of water and salt balance in the body (b) Regulation of blood pressure (c) Regulation of body temperature (d) Regulation of heart rate - The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by:
(a) The President (b) The Prime Minister (c) The Chief Justice of India (d) The Parliament - Which of the following is grown mainly in the Terai region?
(a) Sugarcane (b) Cotton (c) Millets (d) Groundnut - The unit of frequency is:
(a) Hertz (b) Watt (c) Joule (d) Newton - Which is the currency of Switzerland?
(a) Swiss Franc (b) Euro (c) Dollar (d) Krone - The "Places of Worship Act" was enacted in which year?
(a) 1991 (b) 1989 (c) 1993 (d) 1995 - Which international body awards the "Pulitzer Prize"?
(a) Columbia University, USA (b) Nobel Committee (c) UNESCO (d) The British Council - The Digital Rupee (e-Rupee) pilot was launched by which institution?
(a) Reserve Bank of India (b) NPCI (c) SEBI (d) Ministry of Finance - Which Indian state is the largest producer of natural rubber?
(a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Karnataka (d) Tripura - The "Montreal Protocol" is aimed at:
(a) Phasing out substances that deplete the ozone layer (b) Reducing carbon emissions (c) Conserving biodiversity (d) Regulating international trade
Section C: English Language and Comprehension (50 Questions)
- Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Harass (b) Harrass (c) Harras (d) Harrasse - 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 - Fill in the blank: The library is open ___ 8 AM to 8 PM.
(a) from (b) since (c) for (d) at - 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) 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 - 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) Necessary (b) Neccessary (c) Necesary (d) Neccesary - Choose the synonym of "AMICABLE":
(a) Friendly (b) Hostile (c) Aggressive (d) Rude - Choose the antonym of "TRANQUILITY":
(a) Turmoil (b) Peace (c) Calmness (d) Serenity - Fill in the blank: I am fond ___ reading novels.
(a) of (b) with (c) for (d) about - Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "She quickly finished her homework."
(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Noun - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) Despite the rain, the match continued. (b) Despite, the rain the match continued. (c) Despite the rain the match, continued. (d) Despite the rain; the match continued. - Convert to passive voice: "The workers are constructing the building."
(a) The building is being constructed by the workers. (b) The building was constructed by the workers. (c) The building has been constructed by the workers. (d) The building is constructed by the workers. - Choose the one-word substitute for "handwriting that cannot be read":
(a) Illegible (b) Incomprehensible (c) Indecipherable (d) Unreadable - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to be on the same page":
(a) To have the same understanding or opinion (b) To read the same book (c) To disagree strongly (d) To work in the same office - Identify the error: "She is one of those people who is always late."
(a) is (b) one (c) always (d) late
Answer Key with Explanations — Mock Test 7
1.(a) Shimla is a hill station; the others are major metropolitan cities.
2.(a) Each term doubles: 72×2=144.
3.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: M→N, A→B, R→S, K→L, E→F, R→S = NBSLFS.
4.(a) C and E are siblings (both children of D); F is E's son, making C the maternal uncle of F.
5.(a) Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(6²+8²)=√(36+64)=√100=10 km.
6.(a) The mirror image of "G" appears as a backward-facing G.
7.(a) Each term is multiplied by 3: 216×3=648.
8.(a) V is W's daughter and U's sibling, so U is also W's child; X is W's husband, making U his son.
9.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: M→N, A→B, R→S, K→L, E→F, T→U = NBSLFU.
10.(a) Oxygen is a gas; the others are metals.
11.(a) Total = 16+19−1 = 34.
12.(a) Since some rivers are lakes and all lakes are ponds, it follows that some rivers are ponds; the second conclusion is not necessarily true since not all ponds need be lakes.
13.(a) In the others, the second number is the square of the first (4=2², 9=3², 16=4²); 20 is not 5² (25), so (5,20) is the odd pair.
14.(a) At 7:00, the gap between hour and minute hands is 5 hours (the shorter arc), equal to 150°.
15.(a) From the 2nd to the 12th is 10 days; 10 mod 7=3, so the day shifts forward by 3 from the 2nd's day to reach Wednesday; working backward 3 days gives Sunday.
16.(a) Pattern ×2+2: 6×2+2=14, 14×2+2=30, 30×2+2=62, 62×2+2=126.
17.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: S→T, T→U, A→B, R→S = TUBS.
18.(a) H is G's child and I's parent; I and J are siblings, so G is J's grandfather.
19.(a) Nail is a fastener; the others are tools used to drive or turn fasteners.
20.(a) Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(8²+6²)=√(64+36)=√100=10 km.
21.(a) Total = 20+15−1 = 34.
22.(a) Since all chairs are tables and no table is a bench, no chair can be a bench; the second conclusion does not necessarily follow.
23.(a) Carrot is a root vegetable; the others are fruits.
24.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: P→Q, A→B, R→S, I→J, S→T = QBSJT.
25.(a) Pattern ×2−1: 10×2−1=19, 19×2−1=37, 37×2−1=73, 73×2−1=145.
26.(a) The WTO is headquartered in Geneva.
27.(a) Article 21A provides the Right to Education as a Fundamental Right.
28.(a) The Aravalli Range runs through Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and Gujarat.
29.(a) The pancreas regulates blood sugar levels.
30.(a) The Subsidiary Alliance System was introduced by Lord Wellesley.
31.(a) The Dandi March covered approximately 390 km.
32.(a) The ozone layer is contained in the stratosphere.
33.(a) India's Parliament consists of the President and 2 Houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
34.(a) Cotton is often grown using drip irrigation in water-scarce regions.
35.(a) The Individual Satyagraha was launched in 1940 with Vinoba Bhave as the first satyagrahi.
36.(a) Vitamin K deficiency primarily affects blood clotting.
37.(a) The Treaty of Amritsar was signed with Ranjit Singh.
38.(a) Cost-push inflation is caused by an increase in production costs.
39.(a) Coal is a non-renewable resource.
40.(a) Ordinances must be approved by Parliament within 6 weeks of reassembly.
41.(a) Osmoregulation is the regulation of water and salt balance in the body.
42.(a) The CAG is appointed by the President.
43.(a) Sugarcane is grown mainly in the Terai region.
44.(a) The unit of frequency is the Hertz.
45.(a) The Swiss Franc is the currency of Switzerland.
46.(a) The Places of Worship Act was enacted in 1991.
47.(a) The Pulitzer Prize is awarded by Columbia University, USA.
48.(a) The Digital Rupee pilot was launched by the RBI.
49.(a) Kerala is the largest producer of natural rubber.
50.(a) The Montreal Protocol is aimed at phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
51.(a) "Harass" is spelt with a single 'r' and double 's'.
52.(a) Lucid means clear and easy to understand.
53.(a) Extravagant is the antonym of frugal.
54.(a) "From...to" is the correct idiomatic usage for a range of times.
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) "Perseverance" is the correct spelling.
72.(a) Eloquent means articulate and fluent in speech.
73.(a) Permanent is the antonym of transient.
74.(a) "At" is used with a specific clock time.
75.(a) "On" shows the relationship between "book" and "table" — it is a preposition.
76.(a) Correct punctuation uses a colon before the list.
77.(a) Passive form: My bicycle was stolen.
78.(a) Polyglot means a person who knows many languages.
79.(a) "Once in a blue moon" means very rarely.
80.(a) "Player" should be "players" since "one of the best" requires a plural noun.
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) "Necessary" is the correct spelling.
92.(a) Amicable means friendly.
93.(a) Turmoil is the antonym of tranquility.
94.(a) "Fond of" is the correct idiomatic usage.
95.(a) "Quickly" describes how she finished — it is an adverb.
96.(a) Correct punctuation: Despite the rain, the match continued.
97.(a) Passive form: The building is being constructed by the workers.
98.(a) Illegible describes handwriting that cannot be read.
99.(a) "To be on the same page" means to have the same understanding or opinion.
100.(a) "Is" should be "are" since "who" refers to "people," a plural antecedent.