SSC Stenographer Mock Test - 5 - SSC Stenographer MCQ

Given: Six sisters Anu, Ankita, Asha, Amy, Anveshi and Aisha.
1) Anu sits to the immediate left of Ankita.
2) Aisha does not sit adjacent to Anveshi who sits second to the right of Anu.

3) Amy sits exactly between Asha and Aisha.

Here, 'Anveshi' sits to the immediate right of Ankita.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

BODMAS Table:

Given equation I. 7 - 5 + 1 × 3 ÷ 6 = 20
Now, if '1 and 6' are interchanged, then:

⇒ 7 - 5 + 6 × 3 ÷ 1 = 20

⇒ 7 - 5 + 6 × 3 = 20

⇒ 7 - 5 + 18 = 20

⇒ 25 - 5 = 20

⇒ 20 = 20

LHS = RHS.

Given equation II: 1 × 7 + 6 - 4 ÷ 2 = 40

Now, if '1 and 6' are interchanged, then:

⇒ 6 × 7 + 1 - 4 ÷ 2 = 40

⇒ 6 × 7 + 1 - 2 = 40

⇒ 42 + 1 - 2 = 40

⇒ 43 - 2 = 40

⇒ 41 ≠ 40

LHS ≠ RHS.

Here, Only Equation I are the correct after interchanging the given symbol.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct answer is Megasthenes.

Key Points

• Megasthenes was an ambassador in the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
• He was sent to his court by Seleucus Nicator, the Greek King of Persia.
• Megasthenes wrote the book Indica.
• Megasthenes in his book Indica provided detailed depictions of
  • The geographical features of India
  • The absence of slavery in the country.
  • The 7 castes of the Indians, and
  • Indian Philosophers, etc.
• Chandragupta Maurya was called Sandrocuttus by Greek scholars.

Additional Information

The correct answer is the concave mirror.

Key Points

• A hollow sphere is cut into two equal parts. If the inner surface is highly polished, then it will act as a concave mirror.
• If the reflective surface of a spherical mirror is concave (hollowed out or rounded like the inside of a bowl), it is called a concave mirror.
• If the reflective surface is convex (curved outwards or rounded like the outside of a sphere or circle), it is a convex mirror.
• The most common example of a curved mirror is a spherical mirror.

Additional Information

• Concave lenses have at least one concave surface by which they diverge the refracted rays.
• A mirror with a plane or planar reflective surface is called a plane mirror and has a variety of uses.

The Correct Answer is BCCI.

Key Points

• In a historic move, BCCI has announced equal pay for all centrally contracted men and women Team India cricketers.
• According to the current system, women's teams will earn match fees of ₹15 lakh per Test, ₹6 lakh per ODI, and ₹3 lakh per T20I, the same as men's team.
• The Indian women's team recently won India's first-ever medal in cricket at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham earlier in 2022.

Important Points

• The Indian women's team recently won the Asia Cup in Bangladesh, beating Sri Lanka in the final at Sylhet by 8 wickets.
• BCCI has also announced the first-ever women's IPL next year with five teams.

Additional Information

• BCCI:
  • President: Roger Binny
  • Headquarters: Mumbai
  • Founded: December 1928

The correct answer is KV Prasad.

Key Points

• K. V. Krishna Prasad
  • K. V. Krishna Prasad, otherwise called KP, is a Carnatic music singer and is a famous Mridangam artist.
  • He breezed through his Music Seniors Test with college third position.
  • He has composed a book "Na kanda GurugaLu" in Kannada distributed by Kannada Sahitya Parishat.
  • He has additionally performed abroad in the Singapore Expressive arts (SIFA), Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, New York, and as of late the lofty AKKA Sammelana.

Additional Information

• RK Bijapure Awards and recognitions
  • 1985 - "Karnataka Kala Tilak" by Sangeet Nritya Foundation.
• ​Zakir Hussain Awards and accolades
  • Zakir Hussain was awarded the titles of Padma Shri in 1988, and Padma Bhushan in 2002.
  • Recipient of the Kalidas Samman in 2006, an award for artists of exceptional achievement, from the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
• Ali Akbar Khan Awards
  • The Padma Vibhushan in 1989.
  • Khan was granted the Padma Bhushan in 1967.

The correct answer is 62 Years.

Key Points

• Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC):
  • The Constitution makes a provision for the establishment of a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) for two or more states.
  • While the UPSC and the SPSC are created directly by the Constitution, a JSPSC can be created by an act of Parliament at the request of the state legislatures concerned.
  • Thus, a JSPSC is a statutory and not a constitutional body.
  • The two states of Punjab and Haryana had a JSPSC for a short period, after the creation of Haryana out of Punjab in 1966.
  • The chairman and members of a JSPSC are appointed by the president.
  • They hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.
  • They can be suspended or removed by the president.
  • They can also resign from their offices at any time by submitting their resignation letters to the president.
  • The number of members of a JSPSC and their conditions of service is determined by the president.
  • A JSPSC presents its annual performance report to each of the concerned state governors.
  • Each governor places the report before the state legislature.
  • The UPSC can also serve the needs of a state at the request of the state governor and with the approval of the president.
  • As provided by the Government of India Act of 1919, a Central Public Service Commission was set up in 1926 and entrusted with the task of recruiting civil servants.
  • The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of not only a Federal Public Service Commission but also a Provincial Public Service Commission and Joint Public Service Commission for two or more provinces.

The correct answer is 7.32m.

Key Points

• Football:-
  • It is also known as association football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field.
  • The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team by kicking the ball into the other team's goal.
  • Players can use any part of their body except their hands and arms to move the ball around the field.
  • The only player who is allowed to use their hands is the goalkeeper, who can only do so within their penalty area.
  • The distance between the goalposts is 7.32 meters (8 yards).
  • The goalposts are upright and rectangular in shape, with a width and depth of 12 centimeters (5 inches).
  • The lower edge of the crossbar is 2.44 meters (8 feet) above the ground.

The correct answer is Indra.

Key Points

• Indra:-
  • The god Indra acquires the epithet "Lord of the Plough" in the later Vedic period.
  • This epithet reflects the increasing importance of agriculture in Vedic society during this time.
  • Indra was already associated with rain and fertility, so it was natural for him to also become associated with the tools of agriculture.

Additional Information

• Varuna:-
  • It is the god of the sky, waters, and the cosmic order. He is the upholder of morality and justice.
  • He is often depicted as a man with four arms, riding a white elephant.
• Brahma:-
  • It is the god of creation. He is the one who brought the universe into existence.
  • He is often depicted as a four-faced man with a white beard.
• Vishnu:-
  • It is the god of preservation. He is the one who maintains the balance of the universe.
  • He is often depicted as a man with four arms, holding a conch shell, a chakra, a mace, and a lotus flower.

The correct answer is Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.

Key Points

• Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya:-
  • It is a newly created Central University, located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
  • It was established in 2018 as a Deemed to be University under De Novo Category, and was later converted into a Central University on December 6, 2022, vide Central Universities (Amendment) Act 2022.
  • The University offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the following areas:
    • Transportation Engineering
    • Rail Transport
    • Road Transport
    • Air Transport
    • Logistics
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Infrastructure Management

Additional Information

• Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh:-
  • CTUAP is a central university located in Marrivalasa, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • It is a fully funded by the Central Government through the University Grants Commission (UGC).
  • The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various disciplines, including tribal studies, tribal art, literature, and culture.
• Mahatma Gandhi Central University:-
  • MGCU is a central university located in Motihari, India.
  • It is named after Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation.
  • The university was established by an Act of Parliament in 2014 and became functional in 2016.
  • MGCU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, sciences, and technology.
• Central University of Andhra Pradesh:-
  • CUAP is a central university located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • It is one of the 44 central universities established in India by an Act of Parliament in 2018.
  • CUAP offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines, including science, technology, humanities, management, and social sciences.

The correct answer is Lata Mangeshkar.
Key Points
Lata Mangeshkar

• Lata Mangeshkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001, India's highest civilian award, for her contributions to Indian music.
• She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India and has recorded songs in over a thousand Hindi films.
• Lata Mangeshkar's career spanned over seven decades, during which she sang in more than thirty-six Indian languages and foreign languages.
• Her voice has been described as the "Nightingale of India," and her songs have touched millions of hearts both in India and abroad.

Additional Information

Key Points

• Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density among the options provided, as per the 2011 population census of India.
• Population density is calculated as the number of people per square kilometer.
• The state is located in the northeastern part of India, characterized by its mountainous terrain which contributes to its sparse population.
• Despite its large area, the total population is relatively low, leading to a low population density.
• Population density is a crucial indicator for understanding the distribution of the population in relation to the land area of a region or country.

Additional Information

The correct answer is The socio-economic condition of the people was very favourable.

Key Points

• On 29th August 1947, the Constituent Assembly through a resolution appointed a Drafting Committee.
• The Drafting Committee had seven members: Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalaswami; B.R. Ambedkar, K.M Munshi, Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter and D.P. Khaitan.
• At its first meeting on 30th August 1947, the Drafting Committee elected B.R Ambedkar as its Chairman.

Additional Information

• The Constituent Assembly took almost three years (two years, eleven months and seventeen days to be precise) to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India.
• The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949 and the hon'ble members appended their signatures to it on 24 January 1950.
• The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950.

The correct answer is 'He declared that he was going to Delhi'.
Key Points

• The indirect speech will be as follows:
  • The indirect speech will start with 'He declared that' as the speaker in declaring something.
  • 'I' will be replaced by 'he'.
  • 'am' will be replaced by 'was'.
  • The sentence in the simple present tense will be changed into simple past tense in indirect speech.

The complete indirect speech will be- He declared that he was going to Delhi.
​​Hence, the correct answer is Option C.

The correct answer is 'DBECA'.
Key Points

• Let's look at the sequence of the sentence.
  • Statement D is the opening of the sentence as it introduces the subject and theme of the passage which is 'Religion is not a matter of mere dogmatic conformity'.
  • Statement B is the second statement of the sentence as it adds more complication by telling us that religion is neither a question of ceremonial piety nor of merely going through the ritual prescribed to us.
  • Statement E is the third statement of the sentence as it continues further information that religion is not a question of ceremonial piety, but it is the remarking of your own self, the transformation of our nature.
  • Statement C is the fourth statement of the sentence as it tells us that unless that kind of transformation of our nature occurs, we are not authentically religious man.
  • Statement A is the fifth statement of the sentence as it concludes the passage by saying that with this kind of transformation a man can become fearless and hatred free.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Correct sequence:

• D. Religion is not a matter of mere dogmatic conformity.
• B. And it is neither a question of ceremonial piety nor of merely going through the ritual prescribed to us.
• E. It is the remarking of your own self, the transformation of your nature.
• C. Unless that kind of transformation occurs, you are not an authentically religious man.
• A. A man of that character is free from fear, free from hatred.

The correct answer is - spirit.
Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
  • stamina- the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
  • life- living things and their activity
  • spirit- the quality of courage, energy, and determination or assertiveness
  • soul- the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal
• As per the context of the sentence, a no-examination policy would bring an end to the competitive perseverance among the students.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'spirit' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - improve.
Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
  • encourage- give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)
  • recover- return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength
  • improve- make or become better
  • reform- the action or process of reforming an institution or practice
• As per the context of the sentence, the students who need to be better will not be able to know the valuable assessment of their knowledge.
• In the current scenario, the verb 'improve' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - feedback.
 Key Ponits 

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
  • decision- a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration
  • agreement- harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling; a position or result of agreeing
  • settlement- an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict
  • feedback- information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement
• As per the context of the sentence, the students who need to be better will not be able to know the valuable assessment of their knowledge.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'feedback' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is: Lengthy
Key Points

• Succinct means brief and to the point. (संक्षिप्त)
  • Example: The professor gave a succinct explanation of the complex theory.
• Marked option Lengthy means involving or requiring a considerable amount of time, often characterized by being long and detailed. (लंबाई)
  • Example: The meeting became lengthy as each participant shared their opinions.
• So, the antonym for Succint is Lengthy.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
Additional Information

• Empty: Containing nothing; having no contents. (खाली)
• Hasty: Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency, often without proper consideration. (उतावला)
• Hearty: Warm, enthusiastic, and sincere; expressing genuine warmth or friendliness. (हार्दिक)

The correct answer is: Leave an existing situation as it is

Key Points

• The idiom "Let sleeping dogs lie" means to avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems but might do so as a result of such interference; it's better to leave things as they are. (चीजों को जैसा है वैसा ही रहने देना)
  • Example: Even though I know I could probably get a refund if I complained about the minor scratch on the new phone, I've decided to let sleeping dogs lie.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Leave an existing situation as it is.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• To let somebody sleep (किसी को सोने देना): Literally allowing someone to rest without disturbance.
  • Example: After the long journey, they decided to let their children sleep till late in the morning.
• To fall sick intentionally (जानबूझकर बीमार पड़ना): To pretend to be ill in order to avoid duty or work.
  • Example: He didn't want to attend the meeting, so he decided to fall sick intentionally.
• To care for the pet (पालतू जानवर की देखभाल करना): Taking responsibility for the health and welfare of a pet.
  • Example: She spends a lot of time caring for her pets, making sure they are happy and healthy.

The correct answer is 'acquitted.'
Key Points

• Let us see the meaning of CONVICTED:
  • CONVICTED: to say officially in a court of law that somebody is guilty of a crime. (न्‍यायालय द्वारा अपराधी या दोषी ठहराया जाना)
    • Example: He was convicted of armed robbery and sent to prison.
• Let us see the meanings of the given options:
  • Released: allow somebody/something to be free. (किसी व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु को मुक्त करना, जाने देना)
  • Arrested: take someone into custody in order to question him/her about a crime. (गिरफ़्तार करना; बंदी बनाना)
  • Chased: pursue in order to catch. (पकड़ने के लिए पीछा करना)
  • Acquitted: to state formally that a person is not guilty of a crime. (किसी के निर्दोष होने की विधिवत घोषणा करना)
• From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word that conveys most nearly the opposite meaning to 'convicted' is 'acquitted.'
• Hence, the correct answer is Option D.

The correct answer is 'Hideous'.
Key Points

• The word 'Gruesome' means causing repulsion or horror; grisly, horrifying (भयावह).
  • Example Sentence: The detective was shocked by the gruesome nature of the crime scene.
• The word 'Hideous' is the best synonym for 'Gruesome' because it also implies something repulsive or ugly to look at, hence it causes a feeling of horror.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B.

Additional Information

• Sullen: Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy (उदास).
• Exhausting: Making one feel very tired; very tiring (थकाऊ).
• Insulting: Disrespectful or scornfully abusive (अपमानजनक).

The correct answer is 'She said that she had met her friend the previous day.'

Key Points

• While converting from direct to indirect speech, a shift in tense frequently occurs as the time difference from the actual incident is shown.
• In the given sentence, the verb 'met' is in past tense. When switched to reported form, this changes to past perfect - 'had met'.
• Additionally, to coincide with the shift into the past, the expression 'yesterday' changes to 'the previous day'.
• Hence, 'she said that she had met her friend the previous day.' correctly represents the statement in indirect speech.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B.

The correct answer is- 'repeal'
Key Points

• Using 'repeal' in the blank space to make the sentence correct.
• The word 'repeal' can act as both noun and verb but here it is using as a noun and it means 'the act of removing the legal force of a law'. It is the most suitable word according to the context of the passage.
  • Example: Twenty-nine senators said they opposed the repeal of the death penalty.

Hence option A is the most appropriate answer here.
Additional Information

The correct answer is- 'lead'
Key Points

• Using 'lead' in the blank space to make the sentence correct.
• In the sentence 'could' is a modal verb and we know that it will take the first form of the verb so that the verb 'lead' is the best option according to the context of the passage.
• The word 'lead' is a verb and it means 'to control a group of people, a country, or a situation'
• Example: I think we've chosen the right person to lead the expedition.

Hence option B is the most appropriate answer here.

The correct answer is "A new product is being launched by the company next month."
Key Points

• The sentence “The company is launching a new product next month” is in the active voice.
• In this sentence, “The company” is the subject, “is launching” is the verb, and “a new product” is the object.
• When we convert an active sentence into a passive one, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence.
• The verb is changed to a form of “be” followed by the past participle of the main verb.
• In the case of the sentence “A new product is being launched by the company next month”, “a new product” is the subject, “is being launched” is the verb, and “the company” is the object.
• This is the present continuous passive form. It implies that the action of launching a new product is ongoing.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "Option A".

The correct answer is 'Four'.

Key Points

• Glen is mentioned as a separate character who was calling the other three boys to the canal.
• The passage explicitly mentions "Three other faces broke into a smile upon hearing his words."
• This means there were three boys in addition to Glen.
• Hence, a total of four boys went to the canal that day.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct option is "A large area of the Aravalli forest has been destroyed by the forest fire."

Key Points

• The general formula for converting active voice to passive voice is
  • "Subject + Verb + Object" becomes "Object + (be) + Past Participle + by + Subject".
• In the original sentence, "The forest fire" is the subject, "has destroyed" is the verb in present perfect tense, and "a large area of the Aravalli forest" is the object.
• In passive voice, the object in active sentence becomes the subject. So "a large area of the Aravalli forest" becomes the new subject.
• The verb in present perfect tense "has destroyed" becomes "has been destroyed".
• The subject of the active sentence (The forest fire) becomes the agent introduced by 'by'.

Therefore, the correct answer is "option 4".

The correct answer is '4) I suggested to my brother that we should go to some hill station for a change.'

• The sentence is in the form of a suggestion.
• The speaker is making a proposal to the listener.
• The speaker is using the modal verb "should" to indicate a suggestion.
• The speaker is using the first person plural pronoun "we" to include the listener in the suggestion.
• The speaker is suggesting that they both go to a hill station for a change.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

• Option 1 is incorrect because it is a direct request, not a suggestion.
• Option 2 is incorrect because it is a question, not a suggestion.
• Option 3 is incorrect because it is a permission, not a suggestion.
• The basic rules for changing Direct speech into Indirect speech:
  • Exclude the comma and inverted commas.
  • The conjunction 'that' is used before the Indirect statement.
  • The Pronoun is changed in person.
  • The tense is changed.
  • If there is any universal truth, or habitual fact in the reporting speech, no changes are made to the reported verb’s tense
  • Can, shall, will, may, must change to could, should, would, might, and must respectively.

The correct answer is "sell like hot cakes".

Key Points

• The idiom "sell like hot cakes" is a common English phrase that is used to describe an item that is selling very quickly and in large amounts.
• This metaphor originates from the United States and refers to the popularity of hot cakes, a kind of pancake, which are devoured quickly when hot and fresh.
  • For Example - His new invention started to sell like hot cakes as soon as it hit the market.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".