Mock Test 19 — 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: 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ?
2. If HORSE is coded as GNQRD, how is TIGER coded using the same rule (each letter shifted one place back)?
3. A is the wife of B. C is the son of B. D is the sister of C. How is D related to A?
4. Select the odd one: (a) Carrot (b) Radish (c) Onion (d) Tomato — root vegetables vs fruit vegetable
5. Five books P, Q, R, S, T are placed on a shelf. P is to the left of Q. R is to the right of S. T is between Q and R. The order from left is P, Q, T, R... complete the puzzle: where is S?
6. Statements: All pilots are trained. Some trained people are pilots. Conclusion: All trained people are pilots. Does this follow?
7. A is the grandson of B, through B's son E. C is the daughter of B. D is the husband of C. How is A related to D?
8. Find the missing term: 4, 8, 16, 32, ?
9. If in a code, WATER is written as XBUFS, how is EARTH written?
10. A is twice as efficient as B. If B alone can complete a task in 24 days, how many days will A alone take?
11. Select the odd one: (a) Ganga (b) Yamuna (c) Godavari (d) Everest
12. In a class of 50 students, Rekha ranks 21st from the top. What is her rank from the bottom?
13. If P denotes "+", Q denotes "−", R denotes "×", S denotes "÷", evaluate: 10 P 5 Q 3 R 2.
14. Complete the analogy: Kitten : Cat :: Puppy : ?
15. The average of five numbers is 20. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 18. Find the excluded number.
16. Find the missing number: 6, 12, 24, 48, ?
17. A is facing east. He turns 90° clockwise, then a further 45° clockwise. Which of the eight standard compass directions is he facing now?
18. X is the son of Y. Z is the brother of Y. How is X related to Z?
19. Find the odd one: (a) Silver (b) Gold (c) Diamond (d) Platinum
20. Which is the antonym of "Verbose": (a) Talkative (b) Concise (c) Lengthy (d) Wordy
21. In a code, LAMP is coded as 12-1-13-16. How is CANDLE coded using the same rule?
22. In a row, Ashok is 14th from the left and 12th from the right. How many people are in the row?
23. The sum of two numbers is 45 and their ratio is 4:5. Find the larger number.
24. Statements: All singers are artists. All artists are creative. Conclusion: All singers are creative. Does this follow?
25. A person walks 7 km west, then 7 km south, then 7 km east. How far is he from the starting point?

Section B: General Awareness (Q1–25)

1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
2. Which is the largest artery in the human body?
3. The Odissi dance form originated in which state?
4. Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
5. The Taj Mahal was built by which Mughal emperor?
6. Which planet is closest to the Sun?
7. The Poona Pact was signed in which year?
8. Which mineral deficiency causes goitre?
9. The headquarters of Amnesty International is located in which city?
10. Who is known as the "Nightingale of India"?
11. Which is the largest coral reef system in the world?
12. The Battle of Panipat (third) was fought in which year?
13. Which gas is used for the ripening of fruits artificially?
14. The Hampi ruins are located in which state?
15. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
16. Which is the smallest country in the world by area?
17. The Government of India Act was passed in which year (1935)?
18. Which Indian state is the largest producer of sugarcane?
19. The Basel Convention deals with which environmental issue?
20. Who moved the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly?
21. Which Indian city is known as the "Steel City"?
22. The Sahara Desert is located primarily in which continent?
23. Which Indian festival celebrates the harvest in Tamil Nadu?
24. The PFRDA regulates which sector in India?
25. Which is the longest mountain range in the world?

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

Spot the Error (1–10):

1. He is one of the most honest man I have met.
2. The team of players are practising hard.
3. She is older to me by two years.
4. I have known him since a long time.
5. Each of the students were given a certificate.
6. He is brave enough to face the challenge.
7. The audience was clapping in their seats loudly.
8. He asked me that when I would come.
9. Neither of the two paths lead anywhere.
10. This is the most ideal solution.

Fill in the Blanks (11–20):

11. He is scared ___ snakes.
12. She is proud ___ her achievements.
13. They complained ___ the noise.
14. He is responsible ___ the accident.
15. She is faithful ___ her friends.
16. He was warned ___ the danger.
17. They pleaded ___ mercy.
18. She is thankful ___ his support.
19. He is known ___ his generosity.
20. They aim ___ excellence.

Synonyms (21–25):

21. Synonym of "Perilous"
22. Synonym of "Astute"
23. Synonym of "Wane"
24. Synonym of "Rigid"
25. Synonym of "Ponderous"

Antonyms (26–30):

26. Antonym of "Assemble"
27. Antonym of "Include"
28. Antonym of "Innocent"
29. Antonym of "Victory"
30. Antonym of "Genuine"

One-Word Substitution (31–35):

31. A place where birds are kept.
32. A person who has no money.
33. One who talks a lot.
34. A person who is difficult to please.
35. Government by the people.

Idioms (36–40):

36. To add insult to injury
37. To be caught red-handed
38. To leave no stone unturned
39. To have a change of heart
40. To make a mountain out of a molehill

Sentence Improvement (41–45):

41. He is more braver than his friend.
42. She is used to work late.
43. Each of the answers were wrong.
44. He has gone to office since morning.
45. I would like that you help me.

Cloze Passage (46–50): Education plays a vital (46) ___ in shaping the future of any nation. It empowers individuals to think (47) ___ and make informed decisions. Without access to quality education, many people remain trapped in a cycle of (48) ___. Governments must therefore (49) ___ sufficient resources to ensure every child has access to (50) ___ education.

46. (a) role (b) song (c) game (d) meal
47. (a) critically (b) foolishly (c) carelessly (d) rarely
48. (a) poverty (b) wealth (c) luxury (d) comfort
49. (a) allocate (b) waste (c) hide (d) ignore
50. (a) quality (b) poor (c) no (d) limited

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Answer Key with Explanations

Section A:

1.(a) This is a Fibonacci-style series where each term is the sum of the two preceding terms: 2+3=5, 3+5=8, 5+8=13, 8+13=21.

2.(a) Following the same rule (each letter shifted one place back) used for HORSE→GNQRD, TIGER becomes SHFDQ.

3.(a) C is B's son and D is C's sister, meaning D is also B's daughter; since A is B's wife, D is A's daughter.

4.(d) Tomato is technically a fruit-vegetable used as a vegetable, while carrot, radish, and onion are all root vegetables.

5.(a) Given the order P, Q, T, R from left to right and S is to the left of R (since R is to the right of S), placing S consistently with all clues gives the full order: P, Q, T, S, R.

6.(a) No, this does not necessarily follow: "some trained people are pilots" does not mean every trained person is a pilot.

7.(a) A is E's son, and E is B's son, so E and C are siblings; D is C's husband, making D the brother-in-law of E and, from A's perspective, A's uncle by marriage.

8.(a) Each term is doubled: 4×2=8, 8×2=16, 16×2=32, 32×2=64.

9.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one place in the alphabet, the same rule as WATER→XBUFS; applying it to EARTH gives FBSUI.

10.(a) Since A is twice as efficient as B, A takes half the time B takes; B takes 24 days, so A takes 12 days.

11.(d) Everest is a mountain, while Ganga, Yamuna, and Godavari are all rivers.

12.(a) Rank from the bottom = 50 − 21 + 1 = 30th.

13.(a) Substituting the coded meanings: 10 + 5 − 3 × 2 = 15 − 6 = 9.

14.(a) A kitten grows into a cat just as a puppy grows into a dog.

15.(a) Sum of five numbers = 5×20 = 100; sum of remaining four numbers = 4×18 = 72; excluded number = 100 − 72 = 28.

16.(a) Each term is doubled: 6×2=12, 12×2=24, 24×2=48, 48×2=96.

17.(a) Starting from East, turning 90° clockwise gives South; a further 45° clockwise from South gives South-West.

18.(a) Z is Y's brother, and X is Y's son, so X is Z's nephew.

19.(c) A diamond is a naturally occurring mineral/gemstone, not a metal, while silver, gold, and platinum are all metals.

20.(b) "Verbose" means using more words than necessary, so its antonym is "Concise."

21.(a) Each letter is coded by its position in the alphabet; applying the same code, CANDLE is written as 3-1-14-4-12-5.

22.(a) Total = (14−1) + (12−1) + 1 = 13 + 11 + 1 = 25 people.

23.(a) Let the numbers be 4x and 5x; 4x+5x=45, so 9x=45, x=5; the larger number is 5×5=25.

24.(a) Yes, this follows validly: all singers are artists, and all artists are creative, so all singers must be creative.

25.(a) The westward and eastward legs cancel out (7 km west, 7 km east), leaving a net displacement of 7 km due south of the starting point.

Section B:

1.(a) Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability.

2.(a) The aorta is the largest artery in the human body.

3.(a) Odissi originated in Odisha.

4.(a) G. V. Mavalankar was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

5.(a) The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan.

6.(a) Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun.

7.(a) The Poona Pact was signed in 1932.

8.(a) Iodine deficiency causes goitre.

9.(a) Amnesty International's headquarters is located in London.

10.(a) Sarojini Naidu is known as the "Nightingale of India."

11.(a) The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.

12.(a) The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761.

13.(a) Ethylene gas is used for the artificial ripening of fruits.

14.(a) The Hampi ruins are located in Karnataka.

15.(a) Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (weightlifting, 2000).

16.(a) Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by area.

17.(a) The Government of India Act was passed in 1935.

18.(a) Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane in India.

19.(a) The Basel Convention deals with the control of hazardous waste movement and disposal.

20.(a) Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly.

21.(a) Jamshedpur is known as the "Steel City" of India.

22.(a) The Sahara Desert is located primarily in Africa.

23.(a) Pongal celebrates the harvest in Tamil Nadu.

24.(a) The PFRDA regulates the pension sector in India.

25.(a) The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world.

Section C:

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

2.(a) Correct: "The team of players is practising" — "team" is treated as a singular collective noun when acting as one unit.

3.(a) Correct: "She is older than me" — "older" takes "than," not "to."

4.(a) Correct: "I have known him for a long time" — a duration takes "for," not "since."

5.(a) Correct: "Each of the students was given a certificate" — "each" takes a singular verb.

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

7.(a) Correct: "The audience was clapping in its seats" — when referring to the audience as a single unit, "its" (singular) is used rather than "their."

8.(a) Correct: "He asked me when I would come" — "that" should not be used with an indirect question.

9.(a) Correct: "Neither of the two paths leads anywhere" — "neither" takes a singular verb.

10.(a) Correct: "This is the ideal solution" — "ideal" is an absolute adjective and should not be modified by "most."

11.(a) "scared of snakes" is correct.

12.(a) "proud of her achievements" is correct.

13.(a) "complained about the noise" is correct.

14.(a) "responsible for the accident" is correct.

15.(a) "faithful to her friends" is correct.

16.(a) "warned of the danger" is correct.

17.(a) "pleaded for mercy" is correct.

18.(a) "thankful for his support" is correct.

19.(a) "known for his generosity" is correct.

20.(a) "aim for excellence" is correct, with "for" being the standard preposition in this context.

21.(a) Perilous means dangerous, matching "risky."

22.(a) Astute means shrewd and perceptive, matching "shrewd."

23.(a) Wane means to decrease gradually, matching "decline."

24.(a) Rigid means stiff and inflexible, matching "inflexible."

25.(a) Ponderous means slow and heavy, matching "cumbersome."

26.(a) Assemble means to gather together; its antonym is "disperse."

27.(a) Include means to contain as part of a whole; its antonym is "exclude."

28.(a) Innocent means free from guilt; its antonym is "guilty."

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

30.(a) Genuine means authentic; its antonym is "fake."

31.(a) A place where birds are kept is an "aviary."

32.(a) A person who has no money is "destitute."

33.(a) One who talks a lot is "loquacious."

34.(a) A person difficult to please is "fastidious."

35.(a) Government by the people is a "democracy."

36.(a) "To add insult to injury" means to make a bad situation worse.

37.(a) "To be caught red-handed" means to be caught in the act of doing something wrong.

38.(a) "To leave no stone unturned" means to try every possible way.

39.(a) "To have a change of heart" means to change one's opinion or feelings.

40.(a) "To make a mountain out of a molehill" means to exaggerate a minor problem.

41.(a) Correct: "He is braver than his friend" — "more braver" is a double comparative; "braver" alone already expresses comparison.

42.(a) Correct: "She is used to working late" — "used to" (indicating habit) is followed by a gerund, not a base infinitive.

43.(a) Correct: "Each of the answers was wrong" — "each" takes a singular verb.

44.(a) Correct: "He has been in the office since morning" — "has gone" implies absence, which conflicts with the intended meaning of ongoing presence since a point in time.

45.(a) Correct: "I would like you to help me" — "would like" is followed by an object plus infinitive, not "that" plus a clause.

46.(a) "role" fits the standard collocation "plays a vital role."

47.(a) "critically" fits the context of empowering informed decision-making.

48.(a) "poverty" fits the context as a consequence of lacking education.

49.(a) "allocate" fits the context of governments providing resources.

50.(a) "quality" fits the context of ensuring good educational outcomes.