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.

Here, we use the table given below:

The logic followed in the given options:

1. IKNRW:

2. CEHLQ:

3. UVYCH:

4. NPSWB:

Here, in 'UVYCH' different logic is followed.

Hence, the correct answer is "UVYCH".

Here, we will look at the code

'I' = 'Ha'

'like' = 'Ho'

'you' = 'He'

Therefore, from "you like me" written as "He, Ho, Haa

you = He

like = Ho

me = Haa

Hence, the correct answer is option(A)

The logic followed here is:

So, '847' is the missing number in the given series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option D".

1) × and +

→ 36 – 5 × 240 ÷ 6 + 17 = 203

→ 36 – 5 × 40 + 17 = 203

→ 36 – 200 + 17 = 203

→ 53 – 200 = 203

→ - 147 ≠ 203

→ LHS ≠ RHS

2) ÷ and +

→ 36 – 5 ÷ 240 + 6 × 17 = 203

→ 36 – 1/48 + 6 × 17 = 203

→ 36 – 1/48 + 102 = 203

→ 138 – 1/48 ≠ 203

→ LHS ≠ RHS

3) ÷ and –

→ 36 ÷ 5 + 240 – 6 × 17 = 203

→ 36/5 + 240 – 6 × 17 = 203

→ 36/5 + 240 – 102 = 203

→ 247.2 – 102 = 203

→ 145.2 ≠ 203

→ LHS ≠ RHS

4) – and ×

→ 36 × 5 + 240 ÷ 6 – 17 = 203

→ 36 × 5 + 40 – 17 = 203

→ 180 + 40 – 17 = 203

→ 220 – 17 = 203

→ 213 = 213

→ LHS = RHS ⇒ Satisfies the equation.

Here, we can see that only Option D satisfies the logic.

Hence, the correct answer is "– and ×".

Given :

So,

• Option - (A) : Z @ R + K + P % Y → Z is the brother of R who is the sister of K who is sister of P who is the mother of Y.

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Here, Y is either nephew or niece of Z.

• Option - (B) : P $ Y % R + K % Z → P is the daughter of Y who is the mother of R who is the sister of K who is the mother of Z.

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Here, Y is the grandmother of Z.

• Option - (C) : Y % P # K + R % Z → Y is the mother of P who is the husband of K who is the sister of R who is the mother of Z.

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Here, Y is the mother-in-law of Z's maternal aunt.

• Option - (D) : Y % P + K @ R $ Z → Y is the mother of P who is the sister of K who is the brother R who is the daughter of Z.

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Here, Y is the wife of Z.

Thus, only option - (4), 'Y % P + K @ R $ Z' shows that Y is the wife of Z.

Hence, "Option - (D)" is the correct answer.

Let's count the number of triangles in the figure,

So, there are '14' triangles in the given figure.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option (A)".

The equation we get after interchanging the signs,
→ 14 + 3 × 8 - 63 ÷ 9 =?
→ 14 + 3 × 8 - 7 =?
→ 14 + 24 - 7 =?
→ 38 - 7 =?
→ 31 =?
Hence, the correct answer is "31".

The position of letters according to the English alphabet series:

The pattern followed here is:

So, "XVT" will replace the question mark (?) in the given series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option (D)".

The logic followed here is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option D".

Given Equation: 11 B 10 D 18 A 3 C 8 = ?

BODMAS Rule:

Decoding the given information:

Now replacing the sign from left to right using the BODMAS Rule, we get:

11 × 10 - 18 ÷ 3 + 8 = ?

⇒ 11 × 10 - 6 + 8 = ?

⇒ 110 - 6 + 8 = ?

⇒ 118 - 6 = 112

Hence, the correct option is "Option A".

Given: 14th Feb 2022 was Monday.
Now, 2020 to 2022 = 2 Years.
In 2 years, 1 Leap year and 1 ordinary years.
Total odd days from 14th Feb 2020 to 14th Feb 2022 = (1 × 2) + (1 × 1) = 2 + 1 = 3 days.
So, 14th Feb 2020 was = Monday - 3 = Friday.
Hence, the correct option is "Option A".

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 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 '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)