SSC Stenographer Mock Test - 4 - SSC Stenographer MCQ

The above given codes is shown below with the help of a diagram:

So it is clear the code for the word 'dress' is 'moz'
Hence, "moz" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option D".

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

In News

• MGNREGA stands for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
• Earlier the act was known as Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Act.

Key Points

• P.V. Narasimha Rao first introduced the law in 1991. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• MGNREGA Act was passed on 23 August 2005 and was implemented in February 2006 under the UPA government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• Former Prime Minister, Shri P V Narasimha Rao, and former Finance Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh introduced the LPG Reforms in India on July 24, 1991.
  • Hence option 2 is correct.
• MGNREGA aims to enhance livelihood and security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work
• Under the MGNREGA scheme, employment is provided within 5 Km of an applicant's residence.
• The act was launched on 2nd February 2006.
• It is the largest and most ambitious social security and public works program in the world.
• The act was earlier implemented in 625 districts of India and aimed to cover all districts of India.
• In the "World Development Report" of 2014, the World Bank termed it a "Stellar example of rural development".
• MGNREGA is mainly implemented by gram panchayats.

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

• The hill station 'Araku' is located in Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

• Araku Valley is a hill station and valley region in the Andhra Pradesh State of India.
• Coffee was introduced in the Andhra Pradesh region in 1898 by the British.
  • From Pamuleru valley in East Godavari district to Araku Valley in the early 19th century.

Additional Information

• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has recently awarded a GI tag to Indian coffee.
• Five varieties were selected for this
  • Coorg Arabica coffee
  • Wayanad Robusta coffee
  • Chikmagalur Arabica coffee
  • Araku Valley Arabica coffee
  • Bababudangiris Arabica coffee

The correct answer is a Transfer payment.

Key Points

• A transfer payment is added to National income while computing personal income.
• National income means the value of goods and services produced by a country during a financial year.
  • It is equal to C (household consumption/personal consumption) + G (government expenditure) + I (investment expense) + NX (net exports).
• Personal income is the income that is actually obtained by citizens of the nation.
  • It is obtained by subtracting corporate taxes and payments made for social securities provisions from national income and adding to it government transfer payments, business transfer payments, and net interest paid by the government.
• In macroeconomics and finance, a transfer payment (also called a government transfer or simply transfer) is a redistribution of income and wealth by means of the government making a payment, without goods or services being received in return.

Additional Information

• In India, National Income is computed by Central Statistical Organization.
  • It coordinates the statistical activities in the country and evolves statistical standards.
  • The main functions of C.S.O are to provide advisory services to other statistical agencies, keeping liaison (public relations) with international statistical bodies, preparing and publishing national accounts statistics, and industrial statistics, conducting an economic census, and training statistical personal in the office.

The correct answer is MANAS

In News

• The helpline is named 1933 and is known as MANAS (Madak Padarth Nisedh Asuchna Kendra).

Key Points

• It will be launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 18, 2024.
• The helpline is managed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
• It provides a platform for citizens to report narcotics crimes and related issues confidentially.
• The service is available 24/7, ensuring accessibility for reporting drug-related matters.
• The initiative supports the government's zero tolerance policy against drug trafficking.
• An NCB zonal office in Srinagar will also be inaugurated during the launch.
• The helpline is part of a broader strategy to achieve a drug-free India by 2047.

The correct answer is 1 hour.

Key Points

• The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is slotted for the Question Hour. However, in 2014 the Question Hour was shifted in the Rajya Sabha from 11 am to 12 noon.
  • During this one hour, Members of Parliament (MPs) ask questions to ministers and hold them accountable for the functioning of their ministries.
  • The questions can also be asked to the private members (MPs who are not ministers).
• Regulation: It is regulated according to parliamentary rules.
  • The presiding officers of both Houses (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha) are the final authority with respect to the conduct of Question Hour.
• Kinds of Questions: There are three types of questions asked.
  • Starred question (distinguished by an asterisk)- this requires an oral answer and hence supplementary questions can follow.
  • Unstarred question- this requires a written answer and hence, supplementary questions cannot follow.
  • A short notice question is one that is asked by giving a notice of fewer than ten days. It is answered orally.

The correct answer is Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
Key Points

• The states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand have the highest percentage of the population below the poverty line, according to the Planning Commission of India (2011-2012).
• This is due to a combination of factors, including lack of access to education and employment opportunities, as well as high levels of corruption and inequality.
• In 2011-12, approximately 39.9% of the population in Chhattisgarh lived below the poverty line.
• Jharkhand also faces significant poverty, with a rate of 36.96% in 2011-12

Additional Information
Poverty estimates for 2011-12 by Planning Commission:-

• For 2011-12, for rural areas, the national poverty line using the Tendulkar methodology is estimated at Rs. 816 per capita per month and Rs. 1,000 per capita per month in urban areas. • The percentage of persons below the Poverty Line in 2011-12 has been estimated as 25.7% in rural areas, 13.7% in urban areas, and 21.9% for the country as a whole.
• In 2011-12, India had 270 million persons below the Tendulkar Poverty Line as compared to 407 million in 2004-05, which is a reduction of 137 million persons over the seven-year period.

The correct answer is rally.

Key Points

• The term rally in table tennis refers to the period during which the ball is in play.
• This period starts from the service hit and continues until the ball is out of play.
• A rally can end in a point if one player fails to make a correct return or if the ball is not served correctly.
• The length of a rally can greatly vary, from just a few exchanges to an extended series of hits.

Additional Information

• Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small rackets.
• The sport originated in England during the late 19th century and was initially played among the upper-class as an after-dinner parlour game.
• It has been an Olympic sport since 1988, with several event categories including singles, doubles, and team events.
• Table tennis requires quick reflexes, precise movements, and strategic gameplay to outscore the opponent.

The correct answer is 'will'
Key Points

• In English grammar, "will" is used to express future actions decided at the moment of speaking or predicting future events.
• In this case, the sentence talks about a future action, specifically, ordering the army to open fire.\

Therefore, the most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "will".
The completed sentence reads: "Rumours spread that he will soon order the army to open fire."
Additional Information

• Let's understand why the other options are not appropriate:
  • "will be" - This option is inappropriate as it is used when referring to future actions that have already been planned or are certain to happen. This form often comes with a specific time reference. However, the sentence is about a speculative action (rumored), not a confirmed one, and there's no specific time reference.
  • "would be" - This form is used for hypothetical or possible actions, usually in if-clauses or when reporting speech. Although there's an element of uncertainty in the sentence (rumours), the context doesn't fit the hypothetical nature that would require the use of "would be".
  • "would have" - This form is used to describe unreal or hypothetical actions in the past. It often comes in if-clauses when expressing regrets, or missed opportunities. This sentence is not referring to a past hypothetical situation, so "would have" doesn't fit.

The correct answer is 'To extinguish (a flame) by an air current'.
Key Points

• The phrase "blow out" most commonly refers to extinguishing a flame by using a breath or some other air current.
• We see this action often during birthday celebrations when someone blows out candles on a cake.
• The emphasis is on the act of using an air current to put out a flame.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A.
Additional Information

• Option 2 ('To destroy by an explosion') is a potential meaning but is not the primary or most common use of the idiom.
• Option 3 ('To enter a building by force') is not related to "blow out."
• Option 4 ('To pass without causing any harm') is also not the meaning of "blow out."

The correct answer is: 'Option A: luxury'
Key Points

• 'Frugality' (मितव्ययिता) refers to the quality of being economical with money or food; simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
• For example: "Living in frugality often leads to significant savings."
• 'Luxury' (आईश्वर्य), the correct antonym, signifies an indulgence in expensive or comfortable items or lifestyle.
• For example: "He lived a life of luxury after winning the lottery."

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option A: luxury'
Additional Information

• 'Spare' (बचत/अतिरिक्त) often refers to additional to what is required for ordinary use.
• 'Assist' (सहायता) means to help someone, often in the achievement of a task.
• 'Ease' (आराम) could refer to a state of being comfortable or free from stress or worry.

The correct answer is 'Cyber bullying'.
Key Points

• The digital age brings about many challenges, and cyber bullying is highlighted as one of them in the passage.
• The proliferation of online platforms has created avenues for malicious activities, including cyber bullying.
• Such activities compromise the safety and well-being of individuals.
• It's crucial to recognize these challenges to ensure the responsible use of technology.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B.

The correct answer is 'Uneven distribution of access to technology and internet'.
Key Points

• The digital divide is highlighted as a challenge where access to technology and the internet is not evenly distributed.
• This disparity can lead to further inequalities in areas like education, job opportunities, and information.
• Bridging this divide is essential to ensure that everyone can benefit from the opportunities presented by the digital age.
• Addressing this divide is crucial for equitable growth and development.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A.

Here the correct answer is The swallow asked the skylark whether they would be able to shift the eggs from that tree by the next day.
Key Points

• The given answer is in Direct Speech. We need to convert it into indirect speech.
• The rules of Direct and Indirect speech for interrogative sentence conversions.
  • Inverted commas are removed in indirect speech.
  • The reporting verb 'asked' remains the same.
  • The first person in the reported speech changes according to the subject of reporting speech.
  • In Reported Speech, change of the second person depends on the object of reporting speech.
  • The third person remains unchanged.
  • 'We' changes to 'they'.
  • To make the indirect speech for questions that can be answered in YES/NO, the word "if" or "whether" is used before the reported speech within the sentence.
  • "Will" changes to "would."
  • 'This' changes to 'that'.
  • 'Tomorrow' changes to 'the next day'.
  • Example:
    • He said to me "Can you help me?"
    • He asked me if I could help him.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option A.

Correct Indirect Speech: The swallow asked the skylark whether they would be able to shift the eggs from that tree by the next day.

The correct answer is: A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time.

Key Points

• "Ace in the hole" is an idiomatic expression that originated from poker, specifically stud poker. In stud poker, each player receives some cards face-up and others face-down. The face-down cards are called "hole cards." The "ace" is the highest-ranking card in many card games.
• The idiom "Ace in the hole" figuratively refers to a hidden advantage or resource that a person keeps secret until the right moment.
• It represents a powerful tool or strategy that can be revealed when needed to gain a significant advantage over others. This advantage is typically withheld or kept in reserve until an opportune time arises, maximizing its impact and effectiveness.

Therefore, the correct meaning of the idiom "Ace in the hole" is: A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time.

The correct answer is "The neighbours have called the police."Key Points

• The reason for selecting option A, "The neighbours have called the police," as the correct sentence in active voice is that it clearly presents the subject (the neighbours) performing the action (calling the police) directly.
• It follows the structure of the present perfect tense: Subject + Has/have + V3 + Object
• In active voice constructions, the subject takes the main position in the sentence and performs the action on the object.
• Therefore, the​ correct answer is Option A.

Additional Information

• In contrast, the other options either use passive voice (where the subject is receiving the action) or have a more convoluted structure:
  • Option B ("The police are being called by the neighbours") is in passive voice, emphasizing the police as the receiver of the action.
  • Option C ("The Police said to me, 'I will call the neighbours.'") introduces a reported speech structure and a future action, making it a different context.
  • ​Option D ("The police have been called by the neighbours") is in passive voice, indicating that the police are the ones being acted upon rather than performing the action.

The correct answer is 'Radha, you look smashing in that golden saree.'

Key Points

• If the sentence spoken by the speaker is written without any change, the sentence is said to be in the direct speech.
  • For eg.- Jaya said, "Let me finish this work for you."
• Of the given options, it can be observed that the statement 'Radha, you look smashing in that golden saree.' is in direct speech.
• It is therefore not an example of indirect speech.
• Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• If the sentence spoken by the speaker is changed by the narrator following certain rules, it is called the Indirect Speech.
  • For eg.- Jaya informed that she will finish the work for me.

The correct answer is "All the reservations have been made by me."

Key Points

• In the given sentence, "I have made all the reservations" is in active voice. The subject "I" performs the action of making reservations.
• Structure of passive voice sentence: Object + auxiliary verb + past participle form of the verb + by + subject.
• The correct option is C. In this sentence, the subject is 'I' and the object is 'reservations', so the sentence is converted to 'All the reservations have been made by me.'
• Examples:
  • Active voice: The teacher graded the exams.
  • Passive voice: The exams were graded by the teacher.
• In option A, 'by myself' is not grammatically correct.
• In option B, the subject 'the reservations' is repeated, which is not necessary.
• Option D is not a proper sentence.

Hence, the correct answer is "All the reservations have been made by me."

The correct answer is "only (1) and (2)."

Key Points

• In the given options, the most appropriate answer is 'only (1) and (2).'
• The elephant keeper was greedy and insensitive.
• The elephant keeper can be considered a greedy and insensitive person because to gain money he sold the dog to an unknown person.
• He did not notice the friendship bond between the elephant and the dog.
• Because of the elephant keeper, the beautiful bond broke between the elephant and the dog.
• Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

The correct answer is 'When Davis first saw his brother, he was holding the hand of a child who sold apples on Essex street.' (Option 1)

Key Points

• Option 1 (When Davis first saw his brother, he was holding the hand of a child who sold apples on Essex street.): This option is grammatically correct, with proper verb tense and correct usage of "who" for the child selling apples.

  • The sentence begins with "When," which is used to indicate the time at which something happened. It sets the context for the main action.

  • Past Simple Tense: "Davis first saw his brother" is in the past simple tense, describing an action that took place at a specific moment in the past.

  • Past Continuous Tense: "He was holding the hand of a child" is in the past continuous tense, used to describe an action that was ongoing at a specific time in the past. In this case, it helps to visualize a scene where Davis's brother was actively holding the child's hand when Davis saw him.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Option 2 (When Davis first seen his brother, he was holding the hand of a children who sold apples on Essex street.)
  • "first seen" is incorrect; the past tense "saw" should be used. "A children" is incorrect; it should be "a child."
• Option 3 (When Davis first saw his brother, he held the hand of a child which sold apples on Essex street.)
  • "which sold" is incorrect for a person; "who sold" is the proper relative pronoun.
• Option 4 (When Davis firstly saw his brother, he was holding the hand of a child which sell apples on Essex street.)
  • "Firstly" is not correct in this context, and "which sell" is incorrect as well.

The correct answer is Option (a) i.e. 'Customary'.

Key Points

• Conventional (परंपरागत) - Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
  • Example: His methods, though conventional, are very effective.
• Customary (प्रथासिद्ध) - According to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances.
  • Example: It is customary to greet each other with a handshake.
• From the above example it is clear that 'Customary' is the synonym of 'Conventional'.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Customary'.

Additional Information

• Contemporary (समकालीन) - Living or occurring at the same time.
  • Example: The gallery showcases the work of contemporary artists.
• Unusual (असामान्य) - Not habitually or commonly occurring or done.
  • Example: Seeing snow in this region is unusual.
• Abnormal (असाधारण) - Deviating from what is normal or usual.
  • Example: The doctor said that there was an abnormal increase in the patient's heartbeat.

The correct answer is Option (d) i.e. "easy in Rita".

Key Points

• "easy in Rita" has the preposition 'in' which is incorrectly used.
• The correct preposition to use in this context is "for" making the phrase "for Rita".
• This modifies the statement to show that the act of communicating feelings was difficult for the person named Rita.
• "easy for Rita" conveys the intended meaning clearly and accurately.

Thus, the revised, correct sentence is, "Communicating what you felt wasn't always easy for Rita."

The correct answer is Option (d) i.e. 'discussing'.

Key Points

• The original sentence "We are discussing for the same matter" uses an unnecessary preposition 'for'.
• The verb 'discuss' typically stands on its own without needing any preposition.
  • For example: We discussed the matter.
• This implies that the people involved are having a conversation about a specific matter or topic.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'discussing'.

Therefore, the correct sentence is "We are discussing the same matter."

Additional Information

• When 'discuss' is used as a noun 'discussion' it takes a preposition.
  • For example: We shall have a discussion about the matter.

The correct answer is "Option D".

Key Points

• The passage highlights the intervention of nurses who visited pregnant mothers, supporting them.
• This support extended even after childbirth, with approximately twenty visits made by the nurses before the children turned two years old.
• This inference can be drawn from the fact that the nurses provided support to the pregnant mothers, and this support had lasting benefits for the children even fifteen years later.
• It suggests that community support can positively impact child development.
• Hence, the correct answer is "The community plays an important role in offering social support to mothers."

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option D".

The correct answer is "Option A".

Key Points

• The given word is "Unsusceptible" which means not easily affected or influenced by something. (असंवेदनशील)
  • Example: Adults are relatively unsusceptible to infections.
• The correct antonym is "vulnerable" which means a state of being easily hurt, influenced, or damaged, often due to a lack of protection or defense. (असुरक्षित)
  • Example: These offices are highly vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
• Hence, the correct antonym is "Vulnerable".

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option A".

Additional Information

• Approximately: It indicates an estimation or a value that is near to but not precisely accurate. (लगभग)
• Development: It refers to the process of growth, progress, or advancement. (विकास)
• Intervention: It refers to an action or process of interfering in a situation to alter its course or outcome. (हस्तक्षेप)

The correct answer is: 'The environmental benefits of the sustainable utensils'.

Key Points

• The main focus of the passage is: 'The environmental benefits of the sustainable utensils'.
• The given passage speaks about the sustainable utensils made from natural sources as these are not harmful to the environment and they do not have a negative consequences like plastic products which causes a negative impact to the environment resulting the loss of the world.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Option C'.

Additional Information

• 'The importance of sustainable alternatives' is not the main focus of the passage.
• 'The benefits and harms of single-use plastic' is not the main focus of the passage.
• 'The economic benefits of sustainable utensils' is not the main focus of the passage.

The correct answer is "Option A".

Key Points

• The given sentence is in a direct speech.
• The basic rules for changing or converting direct speech into indirect speech:
  • If the reporting verb is in past tense then the tense of the sentence in reported speech will change.
  • The modal verb "will" changes to "would".
  • The commas and inverted commas are removed, and "that" is added.
  • The simple future tense format "Subject + V1 (will) + Object" will be changed into the present conditional format "Subject + V2 (would) + Object".
• Hence, the correct answer is: "Mohan told Hari that he would study for the exam."

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option A."

The correct answer is 'everything turn out'.

Key Points

• The segment "everything turn out" lacks the correct verb form to agree with the subject "everything".
• The subject "everything" is singular, so the verb must be in the third person singular present tense form to match. The correct phrase should be "everything turns out."
• The verb "turn" needs an 's' at the end to correctly conjugate with the singular subject in present tense.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option B'.

Correct Sentence: If you have faith in God, everything turns out to be all right.

Additional Information

• "If you have" correctly sets up a conditional clause, indicating that the following statement is contingent upon the condition of having faith in God.
• "faith in God," is correctly phrased, with the preposition "in" showing the object of the faith.
• "to be all right" correctly concludes the sentence, indicating the outcome or result of having faith in God. The phrase is grammatically correct and completes the meaning of the sentence with a positive conclusion.

The correct answer is "unexpectedly."
Key Points

• The word "suddenly" means quickly and unexpectedly. (एकाएक, अचानक)
  • Example: Suddenly, everybody started shouting.
• The most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence is "unexpectedly."
• The word "unexpectedly" means in a way that was not expected or regarded as likely. (अप्रत्‍याशित रूप से)
  • Example: One of her friends passed away unexpectedly this week.

The correct answer is Option D.
Additional Information

• Safely: in a way that gives protection from danger or risk. (कुशलपूर्वक)
• Angrily: in a manner resulting from or betraying anger. (क्रोधपूर्वक, ग़ुस्‍से से, क्रोध से)
• Happily: in a happy way. (प्रसन्‍नतापूर्वक)