SSC Stenographer Mock Test - 1 - SSC Stenographer MCQ

The logic followed here is:
In each pair, the second word is made up for the reverse letters of the first word.

Option (1) QPON - LKJI:

Option (2) CLPW - XOKD:

Option (3) IKEN - RPVM:

Option (4) DGJK - WTQP:

Hence, All the given options follow the same logic except QPON - LKJI.

The figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (A)".

Mistake Points:
In Chinese Coding- Decoding questions the codes for the given words don't need to be placed sequentially, they may be given in jumbled form also.
So, in these types of questions check the options whether they are in jumbled form or sequence. If the options are jumbled then it is also correct.
The code for each word is shown below:

Code for words are:

• for - pa
• today - hz

Clearly, 'for today' will be coded as 'hz pa' in that language.
Hence, 'hz pa' is the correct answer.

The sitting arrangement as per the given information:

1. Naresh sits fourth to the right of Sita.
Naresh, _, _, _, Sita

2. Only four people sit between Naresh and Kumar.

Case 1:
Naresh, _, _, _, Sita, Kumar

Case 2:
Kumar, _, _, _, _, Naresh, _, _, _, Sita

3. Raju sits to the immediate right of Kumar.
Raju, Kumar, _, _, _, _, Naresh, _, _, _, Sita

4. Only two people sit between Kumar and Anuj.

Case 1:
Raju, Kumar, _, _, Anuj, _, Naresh, _, _, _, Sita

Case 2:
Anuj, _, Raju, Kumar, _, _, _, _, Naresh, _, _, _, Sita

5. Amit sits third to the right of Anuj.
Amit, _, _, Anuj, _, Raju, Kumar, _, _, _, _, Naresh, _, _, _, Sita
Here, the number of people sitting in the row is '16'.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option (1)".

The logic followed here is:

So, '99' is the missing number in the given series.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option B".

Given Statements:
Some helmets are gloves.
All masks are helmets.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusions:
I) Some gloves are masks - False (Because, No definite relation given between Gloves and masks. so, it can be possible not definite).
II) Some helmets are masks - True (As, all masks are helmets. so, some helmet are definitely masks)
So, Only conclusion II follows.
Hence, the correct answer is " Option (1)".

The correct answer is 2.

• The new Union Territory of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh.

Key Points

• In 1947, the erstwhile state of J&K had the following 14 districts - Kathua, Jammu, Udhampur, Reasi, Anantnag, Baramulla, Poonch, Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Leh and Ladakh, Gilgit, Gilgit Wazarat, Chilhas and Tribal Territory.
  • By 2019, the govt of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir had reorganised the areas of these 14 districts into 28 districts.

Additional Information

• Ladakh became a Union Territory on the 31st of October 2019. Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and distinct culture.
• Ladakh is most famous for breathtaking landscapes, crystal clear skies, the highest mountain passes, thrilling adventure activities, Buddhist Monasteries and festivals.
• Kargil District is the only Muslim-majority district within Ladakh.
  • They traditionally lead a nomadic pastoral life. About 90% of them depend on agriculture based on the Indus River for their livelihood. Barley, wheat, buckwheat, peas, rapeseed and beans are the main agricultural products.
• Ladakh is a mountainous region and a Union Territory in north India and in the area known as the Trans-Himalaya, (the lands beyond the Himalaya: Tibet, Xinjiang and northern Pakistan).
  • It's slightly smaller than Scotland, the settled population lives between 2700m and 4500m, and nomadic encampments can be found even higher. The people are a mixture of Buddhist and Muslim 50% of each.
  • Buddhists are the majority in the east close to the Chinese border and a slight majority overall while Muslims have the majority in the north and west. Travellers are likely to see more of the Buddhists as the majority of the tourist attractions are in the east and directly related to Tibetan Buddhist culture.

The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

• Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are the states where Siang and Lohit rivers flow.

Key Points

• The Lohit River
  • It's a left-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra river.
  • Origin: Eastern Tibet Region
  • It flows through the Mishmi Hills
  • Dhola-Sadia bridge or the Bhupen Hazarika bridge spans the Lohit river.
• The Siang River
  • The Siang, which originates in China, is called the Tsangpo after it enters India.
  • It flows through the Upper Siang district in the northeastern state.
  • The Siang joins two other rivers the Lohit and the Dibang to make the Brahmaputra.

Additional Information

• Assam Parks
  • Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
  • Kaziranga National Park
  • Manas National Park
  • Nameri National Park
• Arunachal Pradesh Parks
  • Mouling National Park
  • Namdapha National Park

The correct answer is Kapil Parmar.

Key Points

• Kapil Parmar won a historic bronze medal in the men’s 60kg (J1) category at the 2024 Paralympics.
• He defeated Brazil’s Elielton de Oliveira 10-0 in the bronze medal match.
• Parmar became the first Indian judoka to win a medal at the Paralympics.
• Despite losing in the semifinals, Parmar showcased his skills and determination to secure the bronze.
• Hailing from Shivor village in Madhya Pradesh, Parmar overcame significant challenges, including a life-altering accident and financial hardships, to pursue his passion for judo.

Additional Information

• S Banitaba Khorram Abadi: He is the Iranian opponent who defeated Parmar in the semifinals.
• Marco Dennis Blanco: Parmar defeated Marco Dennis Blanco in the quarterfinals.
• Lalit Parmar: Lalit is Kapil Parmar’s brother and a key source of support, but not the medal winner.
• Elielton de Oliveira: He is the Brazilian opponent whom Parmar defeated in the bronze medal match.

The correct answer is "Option 1".
Key Points

• The passage states, "Inspired by the stories within, he decided to embark on his own journey of discovery".
• This line states that Oliver was inspired by the tales of far-off lands and daring adventures.
• It highlights how these stories motivated him to explore and seek out his adventures.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Tales of far-off lands and daring adventures".

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct answer is "Option 3".
Key Points

• The passage states, "Oliver realized that adventure was not just found in far-off lands—it was right here, waiting to be discovered in the world outside his window."
• Oliver's realization was that adventure could be found in the city outside his window.
• It is not necessarily limited to far-off lands or fantasy realms depicted in comic books.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Right in the midst of the bustling city outside his window".

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The correct answer is "Option 1".
Key Points

• (A) Oliver switched through the pages in the journal (ii) his eyes grew with wonder as he read narratives from distant lands. This matches directly with the line from the passage, "Oliver flipped through the pages of the journal, his eyes widening with wonder as he read tales of far-off lands and daring adventures". It highlights that Oliver was captivated by tales of distant lands and daring adventures in the journal.
• (B) Influenced by the stories within (i) he chose to go on his journey of exploration. This matches the line, "Inspired by the stories within, he decided to embark on his own journey of discovery". Inspired by tales, Oliver set out to explore.
• (C) With each new exploration, Oliver's trust grew, and he quickly discovered him (iv) allowing his companions on missions in search of the city's most concealed mysteries. This correlates to the sentence, "With each new discovery, Oliver's confidence grew, and soon he found himself leading his friends on expeditions to uncover the city's best-kept secrets".
• (D) He smiled, knowing that (iii) his journey was only getting started. In the passage, "And with a smile on his face, he knew that his journey was just beginning."

​Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The erroneous part is: that Gaurav will.

Key Points

• In the sentence, the verb form "will come" is used incorrectly in the context of indirect speech.
• The sentence is in the past tense as indicated by "Harish told me".
• When reporting speech in the past, the verb tense usually shifts back. Therefore, "will" should change to "would".
• The correct phrase should be "that Gaurav would come the next day" to maintain consistency with the tense used in the reported speech.
• Therefore, the error is in the segment "that Gaurav will".

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence: Harish told me in the morning that Gaurav would come the next day.

The correct answer is "I was asked my name by them."
Key Points

• The sentence is in the past tense, so the passive voice also needs to be in the past tense.
• In the original sentence, "me" is the indirect object, and "my name" is the direct object.
• In the passive voice, the direct object becomes the subject of the sentence.
• The correct passive form for 'asked' in the context of this sentence is 'was asked.'
• The structure for converting this active voice sentence into passive voice correctly is: the direct object + was/were + past participle of the verb (asked) + by + the subject in the objective form (them).
• Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Additional Information

• Option A: "My name is asked by them."
  • This option uses the present tense ("is asked") instead of the past tense, making it incorrect for this past event.
• Option B: "I asked my name by them."
  • This sentence is grammatically incorrect because it suggests that "I" am the one asking my name, which is not what happens in the active voice sentence.
  • The preposition "by" is also misused in this context.
• Option D: "I am asked my name by them."
  • Similar to Option 1, this uses the present tense ("am asked") instead of the past tense and does not accurately reflect the past action described in the original sentence.

The correct answer is 'Calmed'.

Key Points

• In the narrative, Polixenes's flight "engraged" King Leontes, which means it caused him to become very angry or furious.
• The term "engraged" denotes a state of being extremely angry or incensed.
• An antonym of "engraged" thus would be a word indicating a peaceful or soothed state, making "calmed" the opposite in meaning.
• Being "calmed" refers to a state of relaxation or peace, which directly contrasts with the intense anger described by "engraged."
• The transformation from being enraged to becoming calm represents a shift from extreme agitation to a serene and controlled demeanor.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option A'.

Additional Information

• Angered: This is synonymous with enraged, meaning to provoke anger.
• Provoked: Means stimulated or given rise to a reaction or emotion, typically anger or irritation.
• Intensified: Means become or made more intense, not specifically related to calming or anguishing emotions directly.

The correct answer is 'Polixenes, with Camillo’s assistance, managed to safely return to Bohemia where Camillo became a trusted friend and confidante.'

Key Points

• Camillo, understanding that Leontes's jealousy had no basis in reality, chose not to poison Polixenes as ordered. Instead, he warned Polixenes of the danger, leading to their escape to Bohemia.
• Upon arriving safely in Bohemia, the relationship between Polixenes and Camillo deepens, with Camillo becoming a significant figure in Polixenes’s court and his principal ally.
• Camillo's actions speak to his integrity and loyalty to the truth over his allegiance to King Leontes, aligning more closely with justice and friendship.
• The escape to Bohemia was crucial not only for Polixenes's safety but also established the foundation for the unfolding events in the narrative, particularly Camillo's new position and relationships.
• The act of fleeing to Bohemia, orchestrated by Camillo, marks a turning point in the story, enabling Camillo to live in a dignified manner by providing counsel and friendship to Polixenes.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option B'.

Additional Information

• Camillo did not betray Polixenes but instead helped him.
• Mamillius was deeply affected by his mother's imprisonment and showed clear signs of distress.
• The decision to imprison Hermione was made by Leontes without the oracle's response.

The correct answer is: Bizarre
Key Points

• Bizarre means very strange or unusual. (बहुत अजीब या असामान्य)
  • Example: The movie had a bizarre plot twist that left the audience both puzzled and intrigued.
• It is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank because the other options do not fit the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Additional Information

• Parallel means two lines or objects that are always the same distance apart and never meet. (समानांतर)
• Constricted means made narrower or smaller. (संकरा या छोटा बनाया गया)
• Concurrent means happening at the same time. (एक ही समय में हो रहा)

The correct answer is 'in the surface'.
Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'on the surface' should be used instead of 'in the surface'.
• The correct preposition to use with "surface" in this context is "on" instead of "in."
• "In" is used to describe something that is inside or within something else, whereas "on" is used to describe something that is located on top of something else.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option C.

Correct Answer: There can be precious diamonds and metals on the surface just below you.

The correct answer is "d."

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the error is in part (d).
• The use of the word "suffered" is grammatically incorrect in context of the sentence.
• The tense of the sentence is indicated by the use of the verb "is."
• Thus, the sentence is in present tense.
• Also, the use of the present participle "laughing" in the sentence indicates that the rule of parallelism is broken by the use of the word "suffered."
• We will therefore use the present participle form of the base word "suffer" i.e. "suffering."
• In the sentence, the participles "laughing" and "suffering" are acting as adjectives.
• Thus, the correct sentence will be: A laughing man is stronger than a suffering man.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

The correct answer is 'QSPR'.
Key Points

• While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let's find out.
• In this sentence, we can see that there are different parts like Subject, Indirect object, subject of subordinating clause and verb, indirect object, and direct object.
• The sentence must start with Q as it provides an introduction to the context with the help of 'the scientist'.
• The sentence proceeds to give more information about the discovery of the ancient cure that everyone is talking about in S and then in P.
• The sentence further ends with R by mentioning that after discovering the ancient cure the scientist has refused to talk to the press.
• Correct sentence: The scientist who discovered the ancient cure that everyone is talking about refused to talk to the press.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

The correct answer is "Wisdom."

• The word "insanity" means the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness. (विक्षिप्‍तता, पागलपन)
  • Example: He was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.
• The appropriate antonym for the underlined word is "Wisdom."
• The word "wisdom" means the ability to make sensible decisions and judgements because of your knowledge or experience. ((ज्ञान या अनुभव के आधार पर) विवेकपूर्ण निर्णय लेने की क्षमता, समझदारी, बुद्धिमानी, अक़लमंदी)
  • Example: I don’t see the wisdom of this plan.
• The correct answer is Option 1.
  

Additional Information

• Frenzy: a state of great emotion or activity that is not under control. (नियंत्रण-विहीन अत्‍यधिक उत्तेजना या हलचल; उन्‍माद, पागलपन)
• Lunacy: very stupid behaviour. (पागलपन)
• Absurdity: the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable. (बेतुकापन, असंगति, बेतुकी या असंगत बात)

The correct answer is Option (a).

Key Points

• According to the 4th paragraph of the passage, World Heritage Sites face threats from climate change, natural disasters, and human activities, including tourism and development.
• While political unrest, wars, terrorism, a decline in public appreciation, and lack of funding can also potentially threaten these sites, these specific factors are not mentioned in the given passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Climate change, natural disasters and human activities such as tourism and development."

The correct answer is Option (d).

Key Points

• The overall tone of the passage is encouraging.
• The author presents a positive message about the power of the will, stating that having a strong will can help anyone overcome obstacles and achieve anything in life.
• The use of phrases like "melt before a determined will", "triumph over all difficulties", and "towered high above their fellows" serves to inspire and motivate, reinforcing the encouraging tone.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Encouraging".

Additional Information

• Encouraging (प्रोत्साहनपूर्वक) - Giving someone support or confidence; positive and hopeful.
  • Example: The coach gave the team an encouraging speech before the big game.

The correct answer is Option (b) i.e. '1'.

Key Points

• "It is raining" here 'is' is used incorrectly. It should be 'was'.
• The sentence implies a past incident.
• The other parts of the sentence are grammatically and contextually correct.
• 'they' is the subject, 'played' is the verb and they are used correctly. "last night" also implies that it is a past incident.
• Hence, the correct answer is Option (b).

Therefore, the correct sentence is "It was raining when they played the cricket match last night."

The correct answer is 'Vice'.

Key Points

• "Virtue" refers to behaviour showing high moral standards. (सद्गुण)
  • Example: Honesty is a widely recognized virtue in many cultures.
• The correct antonym "Vice" means immoral or wicked behaviour. (बुराई)
  • Example: Gambling is considered a vice by many societies.
• Hence, the correct antonym is Vice.

Therefore, the correct answer is “Option D”.

Additional Information

• Acquire means to buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself. (अर्जित करना)
  • Example: She acquired a reputation for dealing fairly in business.
• Stout means somewhat fat or of heavy build. (मजबूत)
  • Example: The stout post supported the heavy roof.
• Precise means marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. (सटीक)
  • Example: The engineer required precise measurements for the new bridge.

The correct answer is "does she."
Key Points

• The reason to use "does she" in the blank is to form a question tag that matches the tense and subject of the main clause.
• In the main clause, "Swetha seldom waters the plants," the subject is "Swetha" and the verb is "waters."
• To create a question tag, we need to use the auxiliary verb "does" to match the present tense of the main verb "waters."
• Since the main clause is affirmative, the question tag should be negative, resulting in "does she" as the appropriate choice.
• Therefore, the sentence would be: "Swetha seldom waters the plants, does she?"
• This question tag is appropriate because it forms a grammatically correct question and reflects the negation of the main clause.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option B.

The correct answer is "The picture was posted online by Alisha."
Key Points

• The given sentence is in Active Voice. As per the given question, we have to change it into Passive Voice.
• The structure of the given sentence is as follows:
  • Subject + V2 + Object. (Active Voice)
  • Subject (objective case)+ was/were + V3 + Object (subjective case). (Passive Voice)
• Example:
  • Their cousin showed them some rare photographs. (Active Voice)
  • They were shown some rare photographs by their cousin. (Passive Voice)
• The subject of the given sentence is 'Alisha.'​​
• The object of the given sentence is 'the picture.'
• The subject will be put in place of the object and the object will be put in place of the subject.
• 'Posted' will be changed into 'Was posted.'
• "The picture" is a singular subject and we must use "was" with it.
• The preposition "by" is used to indicate the doer of the action in the passive voice.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option A.

Correct sentence: The picture was posted online by Alisha.

The correct answer is 'A' i.e. error lies in the first part of the sentence.

Key Points

In the given sentence, the usage of 'acted' is incorrect Instead of it use 'has acted.'

• According to grammar, If an event in the past is used as a point of time with 'Since' it must be in past indefinite tense and the main clause should be in the present perfect tense.
• In the given sentence, 'Since' is used as a preposition which is written with a noun clause i.e. 'he started his career' this acts as a prepositional object.
• We know that point of time has written with the result and in the sentence, the main clause is a result.
• 'He has acted in 100 movies' → Is a result or completion of 100 movies. So this main clause should be written in the present perfect tense.
• Let's see an example-
  • We have developed a lot since we got freedom.

So the correct sentence is- He has acted in 100 movies since he started his career.

The correct answer is "Simone told Tessa that Jennifer had already visited the market in Frankfurt."

Key Points

• Let’s look at the basic rules to convert this sentence.
• We will remove inverted commas.
• We will use “that” before the speech.
• The verb in the Reporting verb is changed into “tell” or “told” with an object otherwise ‘say’ and ‘said’ are retained.
• The given sentence is in the past perfect tense
• The reported verb is in the past, but we don't change the past perfect tense in indirect speech.
• Look at the following examples:
  • He said to me, “I had completed my project”. Direct
    He told me that he had completed his project. Indirect
  • She said to Meena, “Ram had already visited Frankfurt”. Direct
    She told Meena that Ram had already visited Frankfurt. Indirect

The correct answer is 'finished'

Key Points

In the given blank, we need to write 'finished'

• In the given sentence, the main clause 'he had gone out' is in the past perfect tense hence, the subordinate clause that starts with 'before' should be in the past tense.
• Let's see an example-
  • He had left the house before the sun rose.

So the correct sentence is- He gone out before I finished my sentence.