Mock Test 21 — 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: 5, 10, 20, 35, 55, ?
2. If SUNDAY is coded as TVOEBZ (each letter shifted one place forward), how is MONDAY coded using the same rule?
3. A is the son of B. C is the daughter of D. B is the brother of D. How is A related to C?
4. Select the odd one: (a) Knife (b) Spoon (c) Fork (d) Plate
5. In a family, P and Q are married. R is the son of P. S is the daughter of Q. If R and S are siblings, how is R related to S?
6. Statements: All fruits are healthy. Some healthy things are expensive. Conclusion: Some fruits are expensive. Does this follow?
7. J is the son of K. L is the wife of K. M is the sister of J. How is M related to L?
8. Find the missing term: 2, 4, 12, 48, ?
9. If in a code, MANGO is written as NBOHP, how is APPLE written using the same rule (each letter shifted one place forward)?
10. A and B together can complete a task in 10 days. A alone can do it in 15 days. In how many days can B alone complete it?
11. Select the odd one: (a) Rose (b) Marigold (c) Sunflower (d) Neem
12. In a line of 45 people, Suresh is 20th from one end. What is his position from the other end?
13. If '&' means '+', '~' means '−', '%' means '×', '#' means '÷', evaluate: 15 & 5 ~ 4 % 2.
14. Complete the analogy: Calf : Cow :: Foal : ?
15. The average of four consecutive even numbers is 27. Find the largest number.
16. Find the missing number: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?
17. A is facing south-east. He turns 180°. Which direction is he facing now?
18. B is the son of C. D is the daughter of E. C is the brother of E. How is B related to D?
19. Find the odd one: (a) Iron (b) Mercury (c) Copper (d) Silver — based on being liquid at room temperature
20. Which word is the synonym of "Frugal": (a) Wasteful (b) Economical (c) Generous (d) Lavish
21. In a code, PARK is coded as 16-1-18-11. How is FIELD coded using the same rule?
22. In a row, Divya is 22nd from the left and 19th from the right. How many people are in the row?
23. A number is increased by 25% and then decreased by 20%. If the final result is 60, find the original number.
24. Statements: All engineers are graduates. All graduates are literate. Conclusion: All engineers are literate. Does this follow?
25. A person walks 5 km east, then 12 km north. How far is he from the starting point?

Section B: General Awareness (Q1–25)

1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of titles?
2. Which is the largest organ of the human body?
3. The Kathak dance form is primarily associated with which region of India?
4. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
5. The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of which British monarch?
6. Which planet has the shortest day (fastest rotation)?
7. The August Offer was made by the British in which year?
8. Which mineral deficiency causes weak bones (osteoporosis)?
9. The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is located in which city?
10. Who wrote the play "Abhijnanasakuntalam"?
11. Which is the largest cold desert in the world?
12. The Treaty of Sugauli was signed in which year?
13. Which gas is released during respiration by living organisms?
14. The Mahabalipuram monuments are located in which state?
15. Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
16. Which country is the largest producer of rice in the world?
17. The Cabinet Mission came to India in which year?
18. Which Indian state is the largest producer of tobacco?
19. The Stockholm Convention deals with which environmental issue?
20. Who was the law minister and chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
21. Which Indian city is known as the "Diamond City of India"?
22. The Kalahari Desert is located primarily in which continent?
23. Which Indian festival is celebrated as the harvest festival of Kerala?
24. The EPFO manages which kind of scheme in India?
25. Which is the largest bay in the world?

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

Spot the Error (1–10):

1. He is one of the most successful businessman in the city.
2. A lot of students has enrolled this semester.
3. She is superior to me in rank.
4. I have not met him since last three years.
5. Each of the members were asked to vote.
6. He is old enough to understand the situation.
7. The management have taken a decision about it.
8. He asked her that where she lived.
9. Neither of the options seem correct.
10. This is the most excellent performance of the season.

Fill in the Blanks (11–20):

11. He is fond ___ travelling.
12. She is capable ___ managing the team.
13. They abstained ___ the vote.
14. He is exempt ___ tax.
15. She is devoted ___ her studies.
16. He was acquitted ___ the charge.
17. They conformed ___ the standards.
18. She is desirous ___ success.
19. He is credited ___ the discovery.
20. They yearn ___ freedom.

Synonyms (21–25):

21. Synonym of "Placate"
22. Synonym of "Meagre"
23. Synonym of "Obscure"
24. Synonym of "Sturdy"
25. Synonym of "Candid"

Antonyms (26–30):

26. Antonym of "Fertile"
27. Antonym of "Compulsory"
28. Antonym of "Genuine"
29. Antonym of "Abundant"
30. Antonym of "Reveal"

One-Word Substitution (31–35):

31. A person who is an expert in the law.
32. One who does not drink alcohol.
33. A place where dead bodies are kept before burial.
34. A person who loves books.
35. That which cannot be avoided.

Idioms (36–40):

36. To bury the hatchet
37. To be in hot water
38. To go down memory lane
39. To turn over a new leaf
40. To smell a rat

Sentence Improvement (41–45):

41. He is more taller than me, I think.
42. She has been knowing my family for years.
43. Each of the boys were given a medal.
44. I am understanding your point now.
45. He asked me that could I help him.

Cloze Passage (46–50): Climate change is widely regarded as one of the most (46) ___ challenges of our time. Rising global temperatures have led to (47) ___ weather patterns, melting glaciers, and rising sea levels. Scientists (48) ___ that immediate action is required to reduce carbon emissions. Individuals, businesses, and governments must (49) ___ together to build a more sustainable (50) ___.

46. (a) pressing (b) trivial (c) amusing (d) rare
47. (a) unpredictable (b) stable (c) pleasant (d) mild
48. (a) warn (b) deny (c) ignore (d) forget
49. (a) work (b) fight (c) compete (d) argue
50. (a) future (b) past (c) myth (d) game

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Answer Key with Explanations

Section A:

1.(a) The differences between terms increase by 5 each time: 5+5=10, 10+10=20, 20+15=35, 35+20=55, 55+25=80.

2.(a) Following the same rule (each letter shifted one place forward) used for SUNDAY→TVOEBZ, MONDAY becomes NPOEBZ.

3.(a) B and D are siblings, C is D's daughter, and A is B's son, making A and C first cousins.

4.(d) A plate is used for serving food, while knife, spoon, and fork are all cutlery used for eating.

5.(a) Since R and S are step-siblings sharing parents P and Q as a blended family, and both are described as siblings, R is S's brother.

6.(a) No, this does not necessarily follow: the "some healthy things" that are expensive may not include any fruits specifically.

7.(a) K is J's father and L is K's wife, so L is J's mother; since M is J's sister, M is also L's daughter.

8.(a) Each term is multiplied by an increasing factor: 2×2=4, 4×3=12, 12×4=48, 48×5=240.

9.(a) Following the same rule (each letter shifted one place forward) used for MANGO→NBOHP, APPLE becomes BQQMF.

10.(a) Combined rate = 1/10; A's rate = 1/15; B's rate = 1/10 − 1/15 = 3/30 − 2/30 = 1/30; B alone takes 30 days.

11.(d) Neem is a tree, while rose, marigold, and sunflower are all flowering plants commonly grown for their blooms.

12.(a) Position from the other end = 45 − 20 + 1 = 26th.

13.(a) Substituting the coded meanings: 15 + 5 − 4 × 2 = 20 − 8 = 12.

14.(a) A calf is the young of a cow just as a foal is the young of a horse.

15.(a) Let the four consecutive even numbers be x, x+2, x+4, x+6; their average is x+3 = 27, so x = 24; the largest number is x+6 = 30.

16.(a) The differences between consecutive terms increase by 2 each time: 6−3=3, 11−6=5, 18−11=7, 27−18=9, so the next difference is 11, giving 27+11=38.

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

18.(a) C is E's brother, and D is E's daughter, making D C's niece; since B is C's son, B and D are cousins.

19.(b) Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature, while iron, copper, and silver are all solid metals at room temperature.

20.(b) "Frugal" means economical or thrifty, so its closest synonym is "Economical."

21.(a) Each letter is coded by its position in the alphabet; applying the same code, FIELD is written as 6-9-5-12-4.

22.(a) Total = (22−1) + (19−1) + 1 = 21 + 18 + 1 = 40 people.

23.(a) Let the original number be x; x × 1.25 × 0.80 = 60, so x × 1.0 = 60, x = 60.

24.(a) Yes, this follows validly: all engineers are graduates, and all graduates are literate, so all engineers must be literate.

25.(a) Using the Pythagorean theorem: distance = √(5² + 12²) = √(25+144) = √169 = 13 km.

Section B:

1.(a) Article 18 of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of titles.

2.(a) The skin is the largest organ of the human body.

3.(a) Kathak is primarily associated with North India.

4.(a) Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India.

5.(a) The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.

6.(a) Jupiter has the shortest day (fastest rotation) among the planets.

7.(a) The August Offer was made by the British in 1940.

8.(a) Calcium deficiency causes weak bones, or osteoporosis.

9.(a) The International Court of Justice is located in The Hague.

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

11.(a) The Gobi Desert is the largest cold desert in the world.

12.(a) The Treaty of Sugauli was signed in 1816.

13.(a) Carbon dioxide is released during respiration by living organisms.

14.(a) The Mahabalipuram monuments are located in Tamil Nadu.

15.(a) Abhinav Bindra was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal (shooting, 2008).

16.(a) China is the largest producer of rice in the world.

17.(a) The Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946.

18.(a) Andhra Pradesh is a major producer of tobacco in India.

19.(a) The Stockholm Convention deals with persistent organic pollutants.

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

21.(a) Surat is known as the "Diamond City of India."

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

23.(a) Onam is celebrated as the harvest festival of Kerala.

24.(a) The EPFO manages provident fund and pension schemes for employees in India.

25.(a) The Bay of Bengal is the largest bay in the world.

Section C:

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

2.(a) Correct: "A lot of students have enrolled" — "a lot of" takes a plural verb when referring to a plural noun.

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

4.(a) Correct: "I have not met him for the last three years" — a duration takes "for," not "since."

5.(a) Correct: "Each of the members was asked to vote" — "each" takes a singular verb.

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

7.(a) Correct: "The management has taken a decision" — "management" as a single administrative body takes the singular "has."

8.(a) Correct: "He asked her where she lived" — "that" should not be used with an indirect question.

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

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

11.(a) "fond of travelling" is correct.

12.(a) "capable of managing" is correct.

13.(a) "abstained from the vote" is correct.

14.(a) "exempt from tax" is correct.

15.(a) "devoted to her studies" is correct.

16.(a) "acquitted of the charge" is correct.

17.(a) "conformed to the standards" is correct.

18.(a) "desirous of success" is correct.

19.(a) "credited with the discovery" is correct.

20.(a) "yearn for freedom" is correct.

21.(a) Placate means to appease or calm, matching "pacify."

22.(a) Meagre means insufficient in quantity, matching "scanty."

23.(a) Obscure means not clearly understood, matching "unclear."

24.(a) Sturdy means strongly built, matching "robust."

25.(a) Candid means frank and honest, matching "frank."

26.(a) Fertile means productive; its antonym is "barren."

27.(a) Compulsory means required; its antonym is "optional."

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

29.(a) Abundant means plentiful; its antonym is "scarce."

30.(a) Reveal means to make known; its antonym is "conceal."

31.(a) A person who is an expert in the law is a "jurist."

32.(a) One who does not drink alcohol is a "teetotaller."

33.(a) A place where dead bodies are kept before burial is a "mortuary."

34.(a) A person who loves books is a "bibliophile."

35.(a) That which cannot be avoided is "inevitable."

36.(a) "To bury the hatchet" means to make peace and end a conflict.

37.(a) "To be in hot water" means to be in trouble.

38.(a) "To go down memory lane" means to remember and reflect on the past.

39.(a) "To turn over a new leaf" means to start behaving in a better way.

40.(a) "To smell a rat" means to suspect that something is wrong.

41.(a) Correct: "He is taller than me, I think" — "more taller" is a double comparative; "taller" alone already expresses comparison.

42.(a) Correct: "She has known my family for years" — "know" is a stative verb and is not typically used in the continuous form.

43.(a) Correct: "Each of the boys was given a medal" — "each" takes a singular verb.

44.(a) Correct: "I understand your point now" — "understand" is a stative verb and is not typically used in the continuous form.

45.(a) Correct: "He asked me if I could help him" — "that" should not be used to introduce an indirect yes/no question; "if" or "whether" is required.

46.(a) "pressing" fits the context of a serious global challenge.

47.(a) "unpredictable" fits the context of changing weather patterns.

48.(a) "warn" fits the context of scientists urging action.

49.(a) "work" fits the context of collective effort toward sustainability.

50.(a) "future" fits the context of building toward long-term sustainability.