Mock Test 8 — 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: Cricket, Football, Hockey, Referee
(a) Referee (b) Cricket (c) Football (d) Hockey - In the series 4, 10, 22, 46, ?, find the next term.
(a) 94 (b) 92 (c) 96 (d) 90 - If "FLOWER" is coded as "GMPXFS," how is "GARDEN" coded?
(a) HBSEFO (b) HBSEFP (c) HBSDFO (d) GBSEFO - A is the mother of B. C is the father of D. B is the wife of D. How is A related to C?
(a) Co-parent-in-law (b) Sister (c) Mother (d) Aunt - 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 water image of the letter "A":
(a) A rotated 180° vertically (upside down) (b) A unchanged (c) V (d) H - In the series 6, 18, 54, 162, ?, find the next term.
(a) 486 (b) 480 (c) 470 (d) 490 - In a family, X is the husband of Y. Y is the mother of Z. Z is the brother of W. How is X related to W?
(a) Father (b) Uncle (c) Grandfather (d) Brother - If "SILVER" is coded as "TJMWFS," how is "COPPER" coded?
(a) DPQQFS (b) DPQQFT (c) DPQPFS (d) DOPPER - Choose the odd one out: Rose, Jasmine, Lotus, Cactus
(a) Cactus (b) Rose (c) Jasmine (d) Lotus - In a row, Priya is 25th from the left and 30th from the right. How many people are in the row?
(a) 54 (b) 55 (c) 53 (d) 56 - 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 2:00. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?
(a) 60° (b) 90° (c) 30° (d) 120° - If Friday falls on the 14th of a month, what day falls on the 1st?
(a) Saturday (b) Friday (c) Sunday (d) Thursday - In the series 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?, find the next term.
(a) 48 (b) 46 (c) 50 (d) 44 - If "MONEY" is coded as "NPOFZ," how is "POWER" coded?
(a) QPXFS (b) QPXFT (c) QPWFS (d) QOXFS - 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 - Choose the word that does not belong: Wheat, Rice, Barley, Diamond
(a) Diamond (b) Wheat (c) Rice (d) Barley - A person walks 10 km north, then 10 km east, then 10 km south. How far is he from the starting point?
(a) 10 km (b) 20 km (c) 30 km (d) 0 km - In a queue, Farhan is 17th from the left and 24th from the right. How many people are in the queue?
(a) 40 (b) 41 (c) 39 (d) 42 - Statements: Some pencils are pens. All pens are inks. Conclusion I: Some pencils are inks. Conclusion II: All inks are pens.
(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 "BRAVE" is coded as "CSBWF," how is "SMART" coded?
(a) TNBSU (b) TNBSV (c) TNARU (d) SNBSU - Find the missing number: 12, 23, 45, 89, ?
(a) 177 (b) 175 (c) 179 (d) 173
Section B: General Awareness (25 Questions)
- The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is located in:
(a) Vienna (b) Geneva (c) The Hague (d) Brussels - Which Article deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
(a) Article 32 (b) Article 19 (c) Article 21 (d) Article 14 - The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
(a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 10 (d) 5 - The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy associated with:
(a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Lord Curzon (c) Lord Wellesley (d) Lord Cornwallis - The Chipko Movement was primarily concerned with:
(a) Forest conservation (b) Anti-liquor protest (c) Land reforms (d) Water rights - Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin B12 (c) Vitamin C (d) Vitamin D - The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between the British and:
(a) Siraj-ud-Daulah (b) Tipu Sultan (c) Mir Qasim (d) Shuja-ud-Daulah - Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
(a) Nitrogen (b) Oxygen (c) Carbon dioxide (d) Argon - The Union Public Service Commission is established under which Article?
(a) Article 315 (b) Article 280 (c) Article 324 (d) Article 148 - Which Indian river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar"?
(a) Kosi (b) Gandak (c) Son (d) Ghaghara - The concept of "Judicial Review" in India is inspired by the Constitution of:
(a) The USA (b) The UK (c) Canada (d) Ireland - Which of the following is a rabi crop?
(a) Wheat (b) Rice (c) Jute (d) Cotton - The "Rowlatt Act" of 1919 is associated with:
(a) Repressive powers of arrest without trial (b) Partition of Bengal (c) Salt tax (d) Separate electorates - The human heart has how many chambers?
(a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 6 - India's National Emblem is adopted from the Lion Capital located at:
(a) Sarnath (b) Sanchi (c) Bodh Gaya (d) Rajgir - Which Indian sportsperson is popularly known as "The Flying Sikh"?
(a) Milkha Singh (b) Ajit Pal Singh (c) Balbir Singh (d) Kapil Dev - The first Indian satellite Aryabhata was launched in which year?
(a) 1975 (b) 1980 (c) 1969 (d) 1985 - The "Panchsheel Agreement" of 1954 was signed between India and:
(a) China (b) Pakistan (c) Nepal (d) Sri Lanka - Which committee recommended the constitution of the GST Council?
(a) The 101st Constitutional Amendment gave it statutory basis (b) The Kelkar Committee (c) The Raja Chelliah Committee (d) The Yashwant Sinha Committee - The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in which city, unlike the other Nobel Prizes?
(a) Oslo (b) Stockholm (c) Geneva (d) Copenhagen - India's first indigenous aircraft carrier is named:
(a) INS Vikrant (b) INS Vikramaditya (c) INS Viraat (d) INS Arihant - The apex body for regulating cooperative banks along with RBI is:
(a) NABARD (b) SIDBI (c) SEBI (d) IRDAI - Which Indian city is known as the "Manchester of India"?
(a) Ahmedabad (b) Surat (c) Kanpur (d) Coimbatore - Who is regarded as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (b) Jawaharlal Nehru (c) Rajendra Prasad (d) Sardar Patel - The "Aadhaar" project is administered by:
(a) UIDAI (b) NIC (c) NPCI (d) STQC
Section C: English Language and Comprehension (50 Questions)
- Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Millennium (b) Milennium (c) Millenium (d) Milenium - Choose the synonym of "METICULOUS":
(a) Careful (b) Careless (c) Sloppy (d) Hasty - Choose the antonym of "OPTIMISTIC":
(a) Pessimistic (b) Hopeful (c) Positive (d) Confident - Fill in the blank: He is ___ university professor.
(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article - Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "She sings beautifully."
(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Noun (d) Verb - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) "Where are you going?" she asked. (b) Where are you going she asked. (c) "Where are you going", she asked? (d) Where are you going, she asked." - Convert to passive voice: "The chef is cooking dinner."
(a) Dinner is being cooked by the chef. (b) Dinner was cooked by the chef. (c) Dinner has been cooked by the chef. (d) Dinner is cooked by the chef. - Choose the one-word substitute for "a person who is unable to pay debts":
(a) Insolvent (b) Miser (c) Bankrupt trader (d) Debtor - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to add fuel to the fire":
(a) To worsen a situation (b) To calm things down (c) To ignore a problem (d) To start something new - Identify the error: "Neither of the two boys have finished their homework."
(a) have (b) Neither (c) boys (d) their - Choose the correct article: "___ MBA is a popular postgraduate degree."
(a) An (b) A (c) The (d) No article needed - Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Occurrence (b) Occurance (c) Occurrence (d) Occurrance - Fill in the blank: She is ___ honest person.
(a) an (b) a (c) the (d) no article - Choose the synonym of "ABUNDANT":
(a) Plentiful (b) Scarce (c) Limited (d) Meagre - Choose the antonym of "TRANQUIL":
(a) Turbulent (b) Calm (c) Peaceful (d) Serene - Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence: (P) all the students (Q) the teacher (R) praised (S) for their hard work
(a) QRPS (b) QPRS (c) RQPS (d) PQRS - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) I have three favourite fruits: mangoes, apples, and bananas. (b) I have three favourite fruits mangoes, apples, and bananas. (c) I have three favourite fruits: mangoes apples and bananas. (d) I have three favourite fruits; mangoes, apples, and bananas. - Identify the error: "Each of the students have submitted their assignment."
(a) have (b) Each (c) submitted (d) their - Choose the one-word substitute for "government by the rich":
(a) Plutocracy (b) Aristocracy (c) Theocracy (d) Bureaucracy - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to bite the bullet":
(a) To face a difficult situation bravely (b) To avoid a problem (c) To celebrate success (d) To give up easily - Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Maintenance (b) Maintainance (c) Maintenence (d) Maintenanse - Choose the synonym of "PERSEVERE":
(a) Persist (b) Abandon (c) Surrender (d) Quit - Choose the antonym of "DILIGENT":
(a) Lazy (b) Hardworking (c) Industrious (d) Careful - Fill in the blank: The train arrived ___ time.
(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) by - Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "The quick fox jumped over the lazy dog."
(a) Adjective (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Verb - Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
(a) My favourite colours are red, blue, and green. (b) My favourite colours are red blue and green. (c) My favourite colours are, red, blue and green. (d) My favourite colours are: red blue and green - Convert to passive voice: "They are building a new bridge."
(a) A new bridge is being built by them. (b) A new bridge was built by them. (c) A new bridge has been built by them. (d) A new bridge is built by them. - Choose the one-word substitute for "a place where birds are kept":
(a) Aviary (b) Apiary (c) Aquarium (d) Sanctuary - Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to break the ice":
(a) To initiate conversation in an awkward situation (b) To end a friendship (c) To cause trouble (d) To remain silent - Identify the error: "The number of accidents have increased this year."
(a) have (b) number (c) accidents (d) increased - Choose the correct article: "She bought ___ umbrella yesterday."
(a) an (b) a (c) the (d) no article - 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 "GENUINE":
(a) Fake (b) Real (c) Authentic (d) True - 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) 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
Answer Key with Explanations — Mock Test 8
1.(a) Referee is a role/official; the others are sports.
2.(a) Pattern ×2+2: 4×2+2=10, 10×2+2=22, 22×2+2=46, 46×2+2=94.
3.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: G→H, A→B, R→S, D→E, E→F, N→O = HBSEFO.
4.(a) A is B's mother and C is D's father; B and D are married, so A and C are the parents of the married couple — related to each other as co-parents-in-law.
5.(a) Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(9²+12²)=√(81+144)=√225=15 km.
6.(a) The water image of "A" is the letter rotated 180° vertically (turned upside down).
7.(a) Each term is multiplied by 3: 162×3=486.
8.(a) Y is X's wife and Z's mother; Z and W are siblings, so X is also W's father.
9.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: C→D, O→P, P→Q, P→Q, E→F, R→S = DPQQFS.
10.(a) Cactus is typically thorny and grown for form rather than blossom; the others are flowers commonly grown for their blooms.
11.(a) Total = 25+30−1 = 54.
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 2:00, the gap between hour and minute hands is 2 hours, equal to 2×30°=60°.
15.(a) From the 1st to the 14th is 13 days; 13 mod 7=6, so the day shifts forward by 6 from the 1st's day to reach Friday; working backward 6 days from Friday gives Saturday.
16.(a) Differences 5,7,9,11,13 → next term 35+13=48.
17.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: P→Q, O→P, W→X, E→F, R→S = QPXFS.
18.(a) L is K's child and M's parent; M is N's parent, so K is N's great-grandfather.
19.(a) Diamond is a mineral; the others are cereal grains.
20.(a) The northward and southward walks cancel out, leaving only the 10 km eastward displacement.
21.(a) Total = 17+24−1 = 40.
22.(a) Since some pencils are pens and all pens are inks, it follows that some pencils are inks; the second conclusion does not necessarily follow.
23.(a) Crocodile is a reptile; the others are birds.
24.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: S→T, M→N, A→B, R→S, T→U = TNBSU.
25.(a) Pattern ×2−1: 12×2−1=23, 23×2−1=45, 45×2−1=89, 89×2−1=177.
26.(a) The IAEA is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
27.(a) Article 32 provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies.
28.(a) The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states.
29.(a) The Doctrine of Lapse is associated with Lord Dalhousie.
30.(a) The Chipko Movement was concerned with forest conservation.
31.(a) Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness.
32.(a) The Battle of Plassey was fought against Siraj-ud-Daulah.
33.(a) Nitrogen is the most abundant atmospheric gas.
34.(a) The UPSC is established under Article 315.
35.(a) The Kosi river is called the Sorrow of Bihar.
36.(a) Judicial Review in India is inspired by the US Constitution.
37.(a) Wheat is a rabi crop.
38.(a) The Rowlatt Act allowed arrest and detention without trial.
39.(a) The human heart has 4 chambers.
40.(a) The National Emblem is adapted from the Lion Capital at Sarnath.
41.(a) Milkha Singh is known as the Flying Sikh.
42.(a) Aryabhata was launched in 1975.
43.(a) The Panchsheel Agreement of 1954 was signed between India and China.
44.(a) The 101st Amendment gave the GST Council its constitutional basis.
45.(a) The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo.
46.(a) INS Vikrant is India's first indigenous aircraft carrier.
47.(a) NABARD regulates cooperative and regional rural banks alongside RBI.
48.(a) Ahmedabad is known as the Manchester of India.
49.(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is called the Father of the Indian Constitution.
50.(a) UIDAI administers the Aadhaar project.
51.(a) "Millennium" is spelt with double 'n' and double 'l'.
52.(a) Meticulous means careful and precise.
53.(a) Pessimistic is the antonym of optimistic.
54.(a) "University" begins with a consonant sound (/j/), so it takes "a."
55.(a) "Beautifully" describes how she sings — it is an adverb.
56.(a) Correct punctuation: "Where are you going?" she asked.
57.(a) Passive form: Dinner is being cooked by the chef.
58.(a) Insolvent means unable to pay one's debts.
59.(a) "To add fuel to the fire" means to worsen a situation.
60.(a) "Have" should be "has" since "neither" is singular.
61.(a) "MBA" is pronounced starting with a vowel sound ("em"), so it takes "an."
62.(a) "Occurrence" is spelt with double 'r' and double 'c'.
63.(a) "Honest" begins with a silent 'h', so it takes "an."
64.(a) Abundant means plentiful.
65.(a) Turbulent is the antonym of tranquil.
66.(a) Correct order: QRPS — "The teacher praised all the students for their hard work."
67.(a) Correct punctuation uses a colon before the list.
68.(a) "Have" should be "has" since "each" is singular.
69.(a) Plutocracy means government by the wealthy.
70.(a) "To bite the bullet" means to face a difficult situation bravely.
71.(a) "Maintenance" is the correct spelling.
72.(a) Persevere means to persist.
73.(a) Lazy is the antonym of diligent.
74.(a) "On time" is the correct idiomatic usage.
75.(a) "Quick" describes the noun "fox" — it is an adjective.
76.(a) Correct punctuation: My favourite colours are red, blue, and green.
77.(a) Passive form: A new bridge is being built by them.
78.(a) Aviary is a place where birds are kept.
79.(a) "To break the ice" means to initiate conversation in an awkward situation.
80.(a) "Have" should be "has" since "the number" is a singular subject.
81.(a) "Umbrella" begins with a vowel sound, so it takes "an."
82.(a) "Rhythm" is the correct spelling.
83.(a) "Since" is used with a specific starting point (childhood).
84.(a) Candour means frankness or openness.
85.(a) Fake is the antonym of genuine.
86.(a) Correct order: RSPQ — "Regular exercise combined with a balanced diet is essential for a healthy lifestyle."
87.(a) Correct punctuation: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
88.(a) "Are" should be "is" since "either" is singular.
89.(a) Bibliography is a list of books referred to in a text.
90.(a) "To let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal a secret.
91.(a) "Consensus" is the correct spelling.
92.(a) Zealous means enthusiastic.
93.(a) Abundant is the antonym of scarce.
94.(a) "Known for" is the correct idiomatic usage.
95.(a) "Difficult" describes the noun "question" — it is an adjective.
96.(a) Correct punctuation: Having finished his homework, he went out to play.
97.(a) Passive form: A new policy has been announced by the government.
98.(a) Garrulous means a person who talks too much.
99.(a) "To hit the sack" means to go to bed.
100.(a) "It's" (a contraction of "it is") is incorrect here; the possessive form "its" is needed.