Mock Test 20 — 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: 10, 20, 40, 80, ?
2. If MOUSE is coded as NPVTF (each letter shifted one place forward), how is TIGER coded using the same rule?
3. A is the daughter of B. B is the brother of C. D is the son of C. How is A related to D?
4. Select the odd one: (a) Doctor (b) Engineer (c) Teacher (d) Hospital
5. Six friends are sitting in two rows of three, facing each other. A sits opposite D. B sits to the right of A. E sits opposite B. Who sits opposite C (the remaining friend)?
6. Statements: All roses are flowers. All flowers need water. Conclusion: All roses need water. Does this follow?
7. A and C are brothers. C is the father of B. D is the sister of A. How is D related to C?
8. Find the missing term: 81, 27, 9, 3, ?
9. If in a code, PENCIL is written as QFODJM, how is ERASER written using the same rule?
10. Two pipes can fill a tank in 20 minutes and 30 minutes respectively. If both are opened together, how long will they take to fill the tank?
11. Select the odd one: (a) Square (b) Cube (c) Sphere (d) Cone — based on being a 2D shape
12. In a queue of 60 people, Meena is 25th from the front. What is her position from the back?
13. If '@' means '+', '#' means '−', '$' means '×', '%' means '÷', evaluate: 12 @ 4 # 2 $ 3.
14. Complete the analogy: Cub : Lion :: Fawn : ?
15. The average weight of 10 students is 42 kg. If a new student weighing 53 kg joins, find the new average.
16. Find the missing number: 7, 14, 21, 28, ?
17. A is facing north-west. He turns 90° clockwise, then 90° clockwise again. Which direction is he facing now?
18. P is the sister of Q. R is the father of Q. S is the wife of R. How is S related to P?
19. Find the odd one: (a) Wheat (b) Barley (c) Oats (d) Cotton
20. Which word is the antonym of "Meticulous": (a) Careful (b) Careless (c) Precise (d) Thorough
21. In a code, STAR is coded as 19-20-1-18. How is MOON coded using the same rule?
22. In a row, Rohit is 18th from the left and 9th from the right. How many people are in the row?
23. A number when increased by 20% becomes 60. Find the original number.
24. Statements: All clouds are white. Some white things are cotton. Conclusion: Some clouds are cotton. Does this follow?
25. A man walks 9 km north, then 12 km east. How far is he from the starting point?

Section B: General Awareness (Q1–25)

1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
2. Which is the largest vein in the human body?
3. The Manipuri dance form originated in which state?
4. Who was the first Home Minister of independent India?
5. The Qutub Minar was built by which ruler?
6. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
7. The Government of India Act of 1919 is also known as which reforms?
8. Which mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth?
9. The headquarters of Interpol is located in which city?
10. Who wrote the play "Malavikagnimitram"?
11. Which is the largest hot desert in Asia?
12. The Treaty of Bassein was signed in which year?
13. Which gas is commonly known as "laughing gas"?
14. The Sanchi Stupa is located in which state?
15. Who was the first Indian to climb Mount Everest?
16. Which is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
17. The Wavell Plan was proposed in which year?
18. Which Indian state is the largest producer of jute?
19. The Ramsar Convention is related to which environmental issue?
20. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
21. Which Indian city is known as the "Electronic City of India"?
22. The Gobi Desert is located primarily in which countries?
23. Which Indian festival is celebrated as the Bengali New Year?
24. The NABARD primarily supports which sector in India?
25. Which is the deepest ocean trench in the world?

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

Spot the Error (1–10):

1. He is one of the most powerful leader in the country.
2. A number of students has failed this year.
3. She is younger to me by five years.
4. I have worked here since many years.
5. Each of the girls have brought their lunch.
6. He is strong enough to lift that box.
7. The committee has expressed their views on it.
8. He asked me that whether I agreed.
9. Neither of the twins are here today.
10. This is the most unique painting in the gallery.

Fill in the Blanks (11–20):

11. He is nervous ___ the interview.
12. She is enthusiastic ___ the project.
13. They disagreed ___ the terms.
14. He is liable ___ punishment.
15. She is loyal ___ her country.
16. He was cautioned ___ the risks.
17. They persisted ___ their demands.
18. She is sorry ___ the delay.
19. He is noted ___ his kindness.
20. They strive ___ perfection.

Synonyms (21–25):

21. Synonym of "Coherent"
22. Synonym of "Diminish"
23. Synonym of "Dexterous"
24. Synonym of "Vivid"
25. Synonym of "Tranquil"

Antonyms (26–30):

26. Antonym of "Construct"
27. Antonym of "Reject"
28. Antonym of "Guilty"
29. Antonym of "Defeat"
30. Antonym of "Ambiguous"

One-Word Substitution (31–35):

31. One who can use both hands equally well.
32. A place where money is coined.
33. A person who walks on foot.
34. A list of books referred to in a piece of writing.
35. One who is newly appointed to a job.

Idioms (36–40):

36. To keep an eye on
37. To be under the weather
38. To get cold feet
39. To hit the road
40. To pass the buck

Sentence Improvement (41–45):

41. He is more clever than his brother is.
42. She is not able to bear this pain no more.
43. Each of the students have their own laptop.
44. I am knowing him for many years.
45. He asked that could he borrow the book.

Cloze Passage (46–50): Technology has (46) ___ nearly every aspect of modern life, from communication to transportation. While it has brought immense (47) ___, it has also raised concerns about privacy and job displacement. It is important to (48) ___ the benefits of technology while addressing its (49) ___ effects. Responsible innovation can help societies enjoy progress without sacrificing (50) ___.

46. (a) transformed (b) ignored (c) destroyed (d) forgotten
47. (a) benefits (b) losses (c) problems (d) confusion
48. (a) balance (b) waste (c) hide (d) reject
49. (a) negative (b) positive (c) financial (d) minor
50. (a) wellbeing (b) technology (c) speed (d) profit

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Answer Key with Explanations

Section A:

1.(a) Each term is doubled: 10×2=20, 20×2=40, 40×2=80, 80×2=160.

2.(a) Following the same rule (each letter shifted one place forward) used for MOUSE→NPVTF, TIGER becomes UJHFS.

3.(a) B is C's brother, and D is C's son, making D and B nephew-uncle; since A is B's daughter, A and D are cousins.

4.(d) Hospital is a place/institution, while doctor, engineer, and teacher are all professions.

5.(a) With A opposite D, B opposite E, and only C and the sixth friend F remaining, C sits opposite F.

6.(a) Yes, this follows validly: all roses are flowers, and all flowers need water, so all roses need water.

7.(a) A and C are brothers, and D is A's sister; since D and A share the same parents as C, D is also C's sister.

8.(a) Each term is divided by 3: 81/3=27, 27/3=9, 9/3=3, 3/3=1.

9.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one place in the alphabet, the same rule as PENCIL→QFODJM; applying it to ERASER gives FSBTFS.

10.(a) Combined rate = 1/20 + 1/30 = 3/60 + 2/60 = 5/60 = 1/12; time taken together = 12 minutes.

11.(a) A square is a 2D (flat) shape, while cube, sphere, and cone are all 3D solids.

12.(a) Position from the back = 60 − 25 + 1 = 36th.

13.(a) Substituting the coded meanings: 12 + 4 − 2 × 3 = 16 − 6 = 10.

14.(a) A cub is the young of a lion just as a fawn is the young of a deer.

15.(a) Total weight of 10 students = 420 kg; adding the new student, total = 420 + 53 = 473 kg over 11 students; new average = 473/11 = 43 kg.

16.(a) Each term increases by 7: 7+7=14, 14+7=21, 21+7=28, 28+7=35.

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

18.(a) R is Q's father and S is R's wife, so S is Q's mother; since P is Q's sister, P and Q share the same mother, making S also P's mother.

19.(d) Cotton is a fibre crop, while wheat, barley, and oats are all cereal grain crops.

20.(b) "Meticulous" means very careful and precise, so its antonym is "Careless."

21.(a) Each letter is coded by its position in the alphabet; applying the same code, MOON is written as 13-15-15-14.

22.(a) Total = (18−1) + (9−1) + 1 = 17 + 8 + 1 = 26 people.

23.(a) Let the original number be x; x + 0.2x = 60, so 1.2x = 60, x = 50.

24.(a) No, this does not necessarily follow: the "some white things" that are cotton may not include any clouds specifically.

25.(a) Using the Pythagorean theorem: distance = √(9² + 12²) = √(81+144) = √225 = 15 km.

Section B:

1.(a) Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies.

2.(a) The inferior vena cava is the largest vein in the human body.

3.(a) Manipuri dance originated in Manipur.

4.(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Home Minister of independent India.

5.(a) The Qutub Minar was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.

6.(a) Mars is known as the "Red Planet."

7.(a) The Government of India Act of 1919 is also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.

8.(a) Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth.

9.(a) Interpol's headquarters is located in Lyon, France.

10.(a) Kalidasa wrote the play "Malavikagnimitram."

11.(a) The Arabian Desert is often cited as the largest hot desert in Asia.

12.(a) The Treaty of Bassein was signed in 1802.

13.(a) Nitrous oxide is commonly known as "laughing gas."

14.(a) The Sanchi Stupa is located in Madhya Pradesh.

15.(a) Tenzing Norgay was among the first climbers (with Edmund Hillary) to summit Everest, and is regarded as the first Indian-origin climber to do so.

16.(a) Brazil is the largest producer of coffee in the world.

17.(a) The Wavell Plan was proposed in 1945.

18.(a) West Bengal is the largest producer of jute in India.

19.(a) The Ramsar Convention is related to the conservation of wetlands.

20.(a) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee.

21.(a) Bengaluru is known as the "Electronic City of India."

22.(a) The Gobi Desert is located primarily in Mongolia and China.

23.(a) Poila Boishakh is celebrated as the Bengali New Year.

24.(a) NABARD primarily supports agriculture and rural development in India.

25.(a) The Mariana Trench is the deepest ocean trench in the world.

Section C:

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

2.(a) Correct: "A number of students have failed" — "a number of" takes a plural verb.

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

4.(a) Correct: "I have worked here for many years" — a duration takes "for," not "since."

5.(a) Correct: "Each of the girls has brought her lunch" — "each" takes a singular verb.

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

7.(a) Correct: "The committee has expressed its views" — "committee" as a single decision-making body takes the singular "its."

8.(a) Correct: "He asked me whether I agreed" — "that" should not be combined with "whether" in indirect questions.

9.(a) Correct: "Neither of the twins is here today" — "neither" takes a singular verb.

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

11.(a) "nervous about the interview" is correct.

12.(a) "enthusiastic about the project" is correct.

13.(a) "disagreed with the terms" is correct.

14.(a) "liable to punishment" is correct.

15.(a) "loyal to her country" is correct.

16.(a) "cautioned about the risks" is correct.

17.(a) "persisted in their demands" is correct.

18.(a) "sorry for the delay" is correct.

19.(a) "noted for his kindness" is correct.

20.(a) "strive for perfection" is correct.

21.(a) Coherent means logical and consistent, matching "logical."

22.(a) Diminish means to become smaller, matching "decrease."

23.(a) Dexterous means skilful, especially with the hands, matching "skilful."

24.(a) Vivid means producing powerful images in the mind, matching "graphic."

25.(a) Tranquil means calm and peaceful, matching "serene."

26.(a) Construct means to build; its antonym is "demolish."

27.(a) Reject means to refuse to accept; its antonym is "accept."

28.(a) Guilty means responsible for wrongdoing; its antonym is "innocent."

29.(a) Defeat means loss; its antonym is "victory."

30.(a) Ambiguous means unclear in meaning; its antonym is "clear."

31.(a) One who can use both hands equally well is "ambidextrous."

32.(a) A place where money is coined is a "mint."

33.(a) A person who walks on foot is a "pedestrian."

34.(a) A list of books referred to in a piece of writing is a "bibliography."

35.(a) One who is newly appointed to a job, serving a trial period, is a "probationer."

36.(a) "To keep an eye on" means to watch carefully.

37.(a) "To be under the weather" means to feel slightly unwell.

38.(a) "To get cold feet" means to become nervous about doing something.

39.(a) "To hit the road" means to start a journey.

40.(a) "To pass the buck" means to shift responsibility to someone else.

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

42.(a) Correct: "She is not able to bear this pain anymore" — "no more" should not be used with "not" in this construction; "anymore" is the correct form.

43.(a) Correct: "Each of the students has his or her own laptop" — "each" takes a singular verb.

44.(a) Correct: "I have known him for many years" — "know" is a stative verb and is not typically used in the continuous form.

45.(a) Correct: "He asked if he could borrow the book" — "that" should not be used to introduce an indirect yes/no question; "if" or "whether" is required.

46.(a) "transformed" fits the context of technology's widespread impact.

47.(a) "benefits" fits as the positive contrast to "concerns about privacy."

48.(a) "balance" fits the context of weighing benefits against drawbacks.

49.(a) "negative" fits as the contrasting term to "benefits."

50.(a) "wellbeing" fits the context of not sacrificing important values for progress.