Mock Test 17 — SSC Stenographer CBT Pattern (100 MCQs)

This is a full-length practice test following the exact SSC Stenographer Combined Competitive Examination pattern: Section A (General Intelligence & Reasoning, 25 questions), Section B (General Awareness, 25 questions), and Section C (English Language and Comprehension, 50 questions).

Section A: General Intelligence and Reasoning (Q1–25)

1. Find the next term: 6, 11, 21, 36, 56, ?
2. If BOOK is coded as CPPL, how is DESK coded?
3. A is the son of B's father. C is B's mother. How is A related to C?
4. Select the odd one: (a) Rose (b) Lotus (c) Jasmine (d) Cabbage
5. Seven people P, Q, R, S, T, U, V are sitting in a row facing north. Q is second from the left. R is immediately to the right of Q. P is at the extreme right. S is between R and T. U is to the left of Q. Where is V?
6. Statements: All teachers are educated. No educated person is foolish. Conclusion: No teacher is foolish. Does this follow?
7. M is the father of N. N is the sister of O. O is the son of P. How is M related to P?
8. Find the missing term: 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, ?
9. If in a code, LIGHT is written as MJHIU, how is DARK written?
10. A boat's speed in still water is 12 km/h and the speed of the stream is 3 km/h. Find the time taken to travel 45 km downstream.
11. Select the odd one: (a) Iron (b) Copper (c) Aluminium (d) Oxygen
12. In a row of 25 trees, a tree is 9th from one end. What is its position from the other end?
13. If in a certain code, GOOD is written as 7-15-15-4, how is BAD written using the same code?
14. Complete the analogy: Pen : Write :: Knife : ?
15. A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it triple?
16. Find the missing number: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
17. A is facing north-east. He turns 180°. Which direction is he facing now?
18. X is the brother of Y. Y is the mother of Z. W is the father of Z. How is X related to W?
19. Find the odd one: (a) Whale (b) Dolphin (c) Bat (d) Shark
20. Which of the following is the correctly spelled word: (a) ACCOMODATE (b) ACCOMMODATE (c) ACOMMODATE (d) ACCOMODDATE
21. In a code, MANGO is written as 13-1-14-7-15. How is APPLE written using the same code?
22. In a queue, Sheela is 15th from the front and 10th from the back. How many people are in the queue?
23. A is older than B by 4 years. B is younger than C by 6 years. If C is 30 years old, find A's age.
24. Statements: All rivers are water bodies. All water bodies sustain life. Conclusion: All rivers sustain life. Does this follow?
25. A man walks 6 km east, then 8 km north, then 6 km west. How far is he from the starting point?

Section B: General Awareness (Q1–25)

1. The Indian Parliament consists of how many houses?
2. Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
3. The classical dance form Kathakali originated in which state?
4. Who was the first Muslim President of India?
5. The Golden Temple is located in which city?
6. Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
7. The Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March) began in which year?
8. Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?
9. The headquarters of UNESCO is located in which city?
10. Who wrote the epic "Ramayana"?
11. Which is the largest saltwater lake in India?
12. The Battle of Panipat (first) was fought in which year?
13. Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
14. The Ajanta and Ellora caves are located in which state?
15. Who was the first woman to become Chief Minister of an Indian state?
16. Which is the highest waterfall in India?
17. The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched in which year?
18. Which Indian state has the highest forest cover by area?
19. The Montreal Protocol deals with which environmental issue?
20. Who drafted the Indian Constitution's Preamble along with the Drafting Committee?
21. Which Indian city is known as the "City of Lakes"?
22. Mount Kilimanjaro is located on which continent?
23. Which Indian festival marks the harvest season in Punjab?
24. The SEBI regulates which sector of the Indian economy?
25. Which is the largest ocean in the world?

Section C: English Language and Comprehension (Q1–50)

Spot the Error (1–10):

1. He is one of the most talented player in the team.
2. The furniture in this shop are expensive.
3. She is junior to me by three years.
4. I have been living here since five years.
5. Either of the two roads lead to the station.
6. He is too weak to walk that far — genuinely correct.
7. The jury have given its verdict.
8. He asked me that what time it was.
9. Neither of the answers are correct.
10. This is the most best solution available.

Fill in the Blanks (11–20):

11. He is content ___ his salary.
12. She is afraid ___ the dark.
13. They consented ___ the plan.
14. He is careless ___ his work.
15. She is keen ___ learning new skills.
16. He was cured ___ his illness.
17. They rely ___ each other.
18. She is eligible ___ the post.
19. He is addicted ___ smoking.
20. They abide ___ the rules.

Synonyms (21–25):

21. Synonym of "Amiable"
22. Synonym of "Tedious"
23. Synonym of "Reluctant"
24. Synonym of "Feeble"
25. Synonym of "Genuine"

Antonyms (26–30):

26. Antonym of "Ancient"
27. Antonym of "Generous"
28. Antonym of "Victory"
29. Antonym of "Wisdom"
30. Antonym of "Courage"

One-Word Substitution (31–35):

31. One who works with his hands, skilled in a craft.
32. A person who is 100 years old or more.
33. Government by one person with absolute power.
34. A speech given without preparation.
35. One who collects stamps as a hobby.

Idioms (36–40):

36. To bite the bullet
37. To be on cloud nine
38. To hit the sack
39. To let sleeping dogs lie
40. To go back on one's word

Sentence Improvement (41–45):

41. She is one of the most kind person I know.
42. He has less friends than I do.
43. Between you and I, this plan will not work.
44. I look forward to meet you soon.
45. He is enough intelligent to solve this.

Cloze Passage (46–50): Time management is a crucial (46) ___ for students and professionals alike. Those who manage their time (47) ___ are often more productive and less (48) ___. Simple techniques such as making to-do lists and setting (49) ___ can help individuals stay organised and (50) ___ their goals more efficiently.

46. (a) skill (b) food (c) sport (d) colour
47. (a) effectively (b) poorly (c) rarely (d) never
48. (a) stressed (b) happy (c) rich (d) tall
49. (a) priorities (b) parties (c) games (d) holidays
50. (a) achieve (b) forget (c) abandon (d) postpone

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Answer Key with Explanations

Section A:

1.(a) The differences between terms increase: 6+5=11, 11+10=21, 21+15=36, 36+20=56, 56+25=81.

2.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one place in the alphabet, the same rule as BOOK→CPPL; applying it to DESK gives EFTL.

3.(a) B's father's son is B's brother (assuming A is not B itself), and C is B's mother, so A is C's son.

4.(d) Cabbage is a vegetable, while rose, lotus, and jasmine are all flowers.

5.(a) Arranging from the clues, the order from left to right is: U, Q, R, S, T, V, P — so V sits sixth from the left, just before P.

6.(a) Yes, this follows validly: all teachers are educated, and no educated person is foolish, so no teacher can be foolish.

7.(a) N is M's daughter, and O is N's brother; since O is P's son, P is also N's parent. As M is N's father, M and P are N and O's two parents, making M the husband of P.

8.(a) Each term is the previous term multiplied by an increasing integer: 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 6×4=24, 24×5=120, 120×6=720.

9.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one place in the alphabet, the same rule as LIGHT→MJHIU; applying it to DARK gives EBSL.

10.(a) Downstream speed = 12+3 = 15 km/h; time = distance/speed = 45/15 = 3 hours.

11.(d) Oxygen is a gas, while iron, copper, and aluminium are all metals.

12.(a) Position from the other end = 25 − 9 + 1 = 17th.

13.(a) Each letter is coded by its position in the alphabet; applying the same code, BAD is written as 2-1-4.

14.(a) A pen is used to write just as a knife is used to cut.

15.(a) In simple interest, if a sum doubles in 8 years, the interest earned equals the principal in 8 years, meaning the rate generates 100% of the principal over 8 years, i.e., 12.5% per year; to triple the sum, an additional 100% of the principal must be earned, taking another 8 years, so the total time to triple is 16 years.

16.(a) Each term is doubled: 5×2=10, 10×2=20, 20×2=40, 40×2=80.

17.(a) Turning 180° from North-East results in facing South-West.

18.(a) Y is Z's mother, and W is Z's father, making Y and W husband and wife; since X is Y's brother, X is W's brother-in-law.

19.(d) A shark is a fish, while whale, dolphin, and bat are all mammals.

20.(b) "ACCOMMODATE" is the correctly spelled word, with double "c" and double "m."

21.(a) Each letter is coded by its position in the alphabet; applying the same code, APPLE is written as 1-16-16-12-5.

22.(a) Total = (15−1) + (10−1) + 1 = 14 + 9 + 1 = 24 people.

23.(a) C is 30, so B (younger than C by 6) is 24, and A (older than B by 4) is 28 years old.

24.(a) Yes, this follows validly: all rivers are water bodies, and all water bodies sustain life, so all rivers must sustain life.

25.(a) The eastward and westward legs partly cancel (6 km east, 6 km west), leaving a net displacement of 8 km due north of the starting point.

Section B:

1.(a) The Indian Parliament consists of two houses: the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

2.(a) The pancreas produces insulin in the human body.

3.(a) Kathakali originated in Kerala.

4.(a) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and Dr. Zakir Husain were notable Muslim Presidents; Dr. Zakir Husain was the first Muslim President of India, serving from 1967.

5.(a) The Golden Temple is located in Amritsar.

6.(a) Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.

7.(a) The Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March) began in 1930.

8.(a) Vitamin K helps in blood clotting.

9.(a) UNESCO is headquartered in Paris.

10.(a) Maharishi Valmiki wrote the epic "Ramayana."

11.(a) Sambhar Lake is the largest saltwater lake in India.

12.(a) The First Battle of Panipat was fought in 1526.

13.(a) Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

14.(a) The Ajanta and Ellora caves are located in Maharashtra.

15.(a) Sucheta Kripalani was the first woman to become Chief Minister of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh).

16.(a) Kunchikal Falls is often cited as the highest waterfall in India.

17.(a) The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched in 1930.

18.(a) Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover by area among Indian states.

19.(a) The Montreal Protocol deals with the protection of the ozone layer.

20.(a) The Preamble was drafted under the guidance of the Drafting Committee chaired by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

21.(a) Udaipur is known as the "City of Lakes."

22.(a) Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Africa (Tanzania).

23.(a) Lohri marks the harvest season in Punjab.

24.(a) SEBI regulates the securities and capital markets in India.

25.(a) The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.

Section C:

1.(a) Correct: "one of the most talented players" — plural noun required after superlative "most talented."

2.(a) Correct: "The furniture...is expensive" — "furniture" is an uncountable noun and takes a singular verb.

3.(a) This sentence is already correct as written.

4.(a) Correct: "I have been living here for five years" — a duration takes "for," not "since."

5.(a) Correct: "Either of the two roads leads to the station" — "either" takes a singular verb.

6.(a) This sentence is already correct as written.

7.(a) Correct: "The jury have given their verdict" (British usage, treating "jury" as a collective of individuals) — consistency requires "their," not "its," when the verb "have" treats jury as plural.

8.(a) Correct: "He asked me what time it was" — "that" should not be used with an indirect question.

9.(a) Correct: "Neither of the answers is correct" — "neither" takes a singular verb.

10.(a) Correct: "This is the best solution available" — "most best" incorrectly doubles the superlative.

11.(a) "content with" is correct.

12.(a) "afraid of the dark" is correct.

13.(a) "consented to the plan" is correct.

14.(a) "careless about his work" is correct.

15.(a) "keen on learning" is correct.

16.(a) "cured of his illness" is correct.

17.(a) "rely on each other" is correct.

18.(a) "eligible for the post" is correct.

19.(a) "addicted to smoking" is correct.

20.(a) "abide by the rules" is correct.

21.(a) Amiable means friendly and pleasant, matching "cordial."

22.(a) Tedious means tiresomely long, matching "monotonous."

23.(a) Reluctant means unwilling, matching "hesitant."

24.(a) Feeble means weak, matching "frail."

25.(a) Genuine means authentic, matching "real."

26.(a) Ancient means very old; its antonym is "modern."

27.(a) Generous means giving freely; its antonym is "stingy."

28.(a) Victory means winning; its antonym is "defeat."

29.(a) Wisdom means good judgment; its antonym is "folly."

30.(a) Courage means bravery; its antonym is "cowardice."

31.(a) One who works with his hands, skilled in a craft, is an "artisan."

32.(a) A person 100 years old or more is a "centenarian."

33.(a) Government by one person with absolute power is an "autocracy."

34.(a) A speech given without preparation is described as "extempore" or "impromptu."

35.(a) One who collects stamps as a hobby is a "philatelist."

36.(a) "To bite the bullet" means to face a difficult situation bravely.

37.(a) "To be on cloud nine" means to be extremely happy.

38.(a) "To hit the sack" means to go to bed.

39.(a) "To let sleeping dogs lie" means to avoid interfering with a matter that could cause trouble.

40.(a) "To go back on one's word" means to fail to keep a promise.

41.(a) Correct: "one of the kindest persons I know" — a superlative form is required, not "most kind person" combined incorrectly with singular "person."

42.(a) Correct: "He has fewer friends than I do" — "fewer" is used for countable nouns like "friends," not "less."

43.(a) Correct: "Between you and me" — a preposition ("between") must be followed by an object pronoun ("me"), not a subject pronoun ("I").

44.(a) Correct: "I look forward to meeting you soon" — "look forward to" is followed by a gerund, not a base infinitive.

45.(a) Correct: "He is intelligent enough to solve this" — "enough" follows the adjective it modifies.

46.(a) "skill" fits the context of time management as an ability to develop.

47.(a) "effectively" fits the context of successful time management leading to productivity.

48.(a) "stressed" fits as the contrasting negative outcome avoided by good time management.

49.(a) "priorities" fits the context of organisational techniques like to-do lists.

50.(a) "achieve" fits the context of accomplishing one's goals.