SSC Stenographer Mock Test - 10 - SSC Stenographer MCQ

Decoding the information,

Given equation: 6 × 16 + 2 ÷ 4 − 3 = 14 + 7 ÷ ? − 2

After replacing the sign from left to right and using BODMAS rule, we get

⇒ 6 - 16 ÷ 2 + 4 × 3 = 14 ÷ 7 + ? × 2

⇒ 6 - 8 + 4 × 3 = 2 + ? × 2

⇒ 6 - 8 + 12 = 2 + ? × 2

⇒ 18 - 8 = 2 + ? × 2

⇒ 10 = 2 + ? × 2

⇒ 10 - 2 = ? × 2

⇒ 8 = ? × 2

⇒ 8 ÷ 2 = ?

⇒ ? = 4

Hence, the correct answer is "4".

The logic follows here is:

Afghanistan, Denmark, and Maldives are the names of the country.

whereas,

Mizoram is the name of the state of India.

Hence, the correct answer is "Mizoram".

Given: _ S J _ P S _ _ P _ J A _ S _ A

Let's check each option:

option 1) P A J S A P J → P S J A P S J S P A J A P S J A

option 2) P A J A S P J → P S J A P S J A P S J A P S J A

option 3) P A S A S P J → P S J A P S S A P S J A P S J A

option 4) P A A J S P A → P S J A P S A J P S J A P S A A

So, In option 2 " P S J A" is repeating itself.

Statement:

No plate is a spoon.

Some plates are forks.

All forks are knives.

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows:

Conclusions:

(i) Some plates are knives is a possibility - False (Some plates are forks and All forks are knives, so some plates are knives is definitely true).

(ii) No spoon is a fork - False (Because No direct relation given between them, so It can be possible not definite).

Here, Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option B".

Mistake Points
If the conclusion is definitely true then its possibility will be false.

Given: 'STRANGE'

After arranging in alphabetical order:

STRANGE → AEGNRST

The alphabet 'S' is second from the right and the alphabet 'N' is fourth from the left, Between N and S has four letters (O, P, Q and R).

Hence, the correct answer is "Four".

The logic followed here is:

Triangle moving in 90º clockwise direction.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option C".

The logic followed here is,

Logic: First Number = (Second Number)³ - (Second Number)

990 ∶ 10

→ 990 = (10)³ - 10

→ 990 = 1000 - 10

210 ∶ 6

→ 210 = (6)3 - 6

→ 210 = 216 - 6

Similarly,

? ∶ 9

→ ? = (9)3 - 9

→ ? = 729 - 9 = 720

Hence, the correct answer is "720".

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, "Option A" is the correct answer.

The image embedded in given figure is as shown below:

Hence, "Option A" is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Logic: (1st number - 3rd number)² = 2nd number.

For (30, 625, 5)

(30 - 5)² = 625.

For (20, 225, 5)

(20 - 5)² = 225.

Now, checking the options:

Option A) (19, 122, 7)

⇒ (19 - 7)²

⇒ 12²

⇒ 144 ≠ 225

Option B) (21, 297, 6)

⇒ (21 - 6)2

⇒ 152

⇒ 225 ≠ 297

Option C) (32, 280, 5)

⇒ (32 - 5)²

⇒ 272

⇒ 729 ≠ 280

Option D) (24, 256, 8)

⇒ (24 - 8)²

⇒ 16² = 256

Hence, the correct option is "Option D"

Concept:

• Olympic is an international multi-sportings event.
• It is held once every four years.
• It includes several countries' selected players as participants.

Explanation:

Indian gymnastics in Olympics:

• Dipa Karmakar was the first Indian women gymnast to represent India in the Olympic games.
• She represented India in the 2016 Summer Olympics, Rio de Janeiro.
• Her style was Artistic Gymnastic.

​Thus, the first Indian woman Gymnast to take part in Olympic Games was Dipa Karmakar.

Additional Information:

• Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-born American astronaut and mechanical engineer who was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space.
• Anju Bobby George was the first Indian athlete who won the bronze medal in the long jump at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris.
• P.T Usha has won 4 Asian gold medals and 7 Silver medals. She is often called the "Queen of Indian track and field".

The correct answer is Ariane 6.

Key Points

• Ariane 6 is the latest heavy-lift rocket in Europe's Ariane series.
• The inaugural flight took place on 9th July 2024 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
• The rocket features a modular and versatile design capable of launching missions to low-Earth orbit and deep space.
• Ariane 6 is designed and built by ArianeGroup and represents a new era in European space transportation.
• It is a two-stage rocket which utilizes liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen engines.

Additional Information

• Ariane 4: An earlier version in the Ariane rocket series, retired in 2003.
• Ariane 5: The predecessor to Ariane 6, known for its reliability and capability, retired with the introduction of Ariane 6.
• Ariane 7: Not yet developed or launched, a hypothetical future version in the Ariane series.

The correct answer is Beas.
Key Points

• About Beas River:
  • Beas is part of the Indus river system and one of the tributaries of the Indus river.
  • The Beas originates near the Rohtang Pass on the southern end of the Pir Panjal Range.
  • It is 460 km and flows within the Indian territory.
  • Vipasha is the Sanskrit name of Beas.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Samudragupta.

Key Points

• The Ashoka Pillar of Allahabad included the political and military achievements of Gupta Emperor Samudragupta (350-375 CE). It is also a source of the Geopolitical landscape of that era.
  • It almost completely circles the pillar and is written around the Minor Edicts of Ashoka.
  • This inscription is also known as "Prayag Prashasti" and is considered one of the important historical documents of the classical Gupta age.
  • Harisena who was the court poet of Samudragupta mentioned his achievements on Prayag Prashasti.​

Additional Information

• This Allahabad Pillar which is considered to be erected possibly by Ashoka, Mauryan Dynasty Emperor during 3rd Century BC also contains inscriptions of Mughal ruler Jahangir and Ashoka's queen edicts depicting her charitable deeds.​

The correct answer is cell wall.
Key Points
Cell walls

• Cell walls are found exclusively in plant cells, providing them with structural support and protection.
• Cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin are the main components of plant cell walls, providing them strength and flexibility.
• The ratio of 4 ∶ 3 ∶ 3 of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin reflects the chemical composition of the cell wall.
• Fatty substances such as waxes are used to provide water repellent properties to the cell wall.

Additional Information

The correct answer is a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha.

Key Points

• Parliament consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President.
• Lok Sabha has a preceding officer called the Speaker who controls the proceeding of the house.
• Lok Sabha also has a Deputy Speaker who chairs as a preceding officer when the Speaker of the house is absent.
• To remove the Speaker and Deputy speaker a resolution of the Lok Sabha was passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 'on, from'.

Key Points

• The preposition 'on' is often used to show that someone agrees or is focused on a specific subject or idea. In this context, it indicates that everyone is focused on or agrees on the need to reduce energy use.
• The preposition 'from' is used to indicate the source or origin of something. In this sentence, it's used to indicate that the carbon is emitted from our homes.
• None of the other preposition pairs fit both the logical and grammatical structure of the sentence.
• The use of 'on' and 'from' make the sentence both grammatically and logically correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is "Contempt."
Key Points

• "Disdain" means to have a feeling of contempt or strong dislike towards someone or something. (यह भावना कि कोई सम्मानीय नहीं है, तिरस्‍कार, अवज्ञा)
  • Example: She showed disdain towards the idea of working with him.
• "Contempt" is a synonym of "disdain."
• It means to have a feeling of disrespect or disregard towards someone or something. (यह भावना कि कोई व्यक्ति सम्मान का हक़दार नहीं है तथा उसका कोई महत्व नहीं है; तिरस्‍कार, अवज्ञा)
  • Example: The teacher treated my question with contempt.
• The correct answer is Option A.

Additional Information

• Acceptance means to agree or approve of something. (स्‍वीकार करने या स्‍वीकार्य होने की क्रिया)
• Admiration means to have a feeling of respect or approval towards someone or something. (किसी वस्‍तु या व्‍यक्ति के प्रति विशेष अनुराग और समादर की भावना)
• Withdraw means to remove or take back something. (कहीं से (पीछे या दूर) हट जाना या किसी को हटा देना)

The correct answer is 'I don't recognize none of'.
Key Points

• In English grammar, it is incorrect to use double negatives in a single sentence unless intended for emphasis.
• This form of language use, known as "double negative", often creates an affirmative statement or a statement with a meaning different from what is intended.
• The segment A: "I don't recognize none of” shows incorrect grammatical usage because it results in a double negative, meaning that two negative words ('don't' and 'none') are used in the same clause.
• The correct form should be “I don't recognize any of” or "I recognize none of", both of which eliminate the double negative.
• Segments B, C, and D have proper grammatical structures and don't present any grammatical errors.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: 'I don't recognize none of'.

The correct answer is 'Surreal.'

Key Points

• The given word 'Kafkaesque' describes a situation or experience that is characteristically complex, illogical, or absurd, often marked by surreal or nightmarish qualities, much like the features depicted in Franz Kafka's works.
• Now, let's take a look at the meanings of the rest of the provided options:
  • 'Simplistic' refers to something that is overly simple and therefore fails to provide a complete or accurate understanding of a complex issue.
  • 'Rectilinear' refers to something presented in straight lines or contained in a rectangular shape.
  • 'Delightful' describes something that provides a great deal of pleasure or enjoyment.
  • 'Surreal', similar in context to 'Kafkaesque', refers to something that is strange and somewhat dreamlike or resembles the bizarre reality-distorting aspects of a dream.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Surreal.

• Look at the basic rule for this type of conversion:
• When we want to report an order or request, we can use a verb like 'tell' with a to-clause:
  • The pattern is verb + indirect object + to-clause.
• Other verbs used to report orders and requests in this way are: remind, command, order, warn, ask, advise, invite, beg, teach, & forbid.
• The above sentence has to + infinitive, so we must use look for any of the verbs listed above:
  • The 3rd option has "reminded" in it so it will be the correct answer.
• Hence, the correct answer is: Layla’s cousin reminded her, “Don’t forget to buy the car.”

The correct answer is: Stable.
Key Points

• Precarious means uncertain or unstable. (अनिश्चित)
  • For example: The company's precarious financial position made its future uncertain.
• Stable means steady or firmly established. (मज़बूत)
  • For example: Despite economic challenges, the government managed to maintain a stable currency.
• So, the opposite of precarious is stable.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Additional Information

• Insecure, means not confident or uncertain. (असुरक्षित)
• Delicate, means fragile or easily broken. (नाज़ुक)
• Noisy, means loud or disruptive. (कोलाहलयुक्त)

The correct answer is "B"

Key Points

• There is an error in part (b). The correct phrase should be: "are converted into"
• The phrase "are converted" describes an action that has been completed, and it is followed by the preposition "into," which indicates the direction or result of the action.
• The verb "convert" means "to change in form, character, or function," and it is used to describe the process of changing one thing into another.
• In this case, the chemicals are being changed into new compounds through chemical reactions, so the past participle form "converted" is appropriate.
• The infinitive form "to convert" describes an action that is yet to be completed, which does not fit the meaning of the sentence in this context.

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: The chemicals are converted into new compounds through chemical reactions.

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

Key Points

• The phrase "settle ______ long" suggests a term that denotes commitment or stabilization in a situation or task.
• Considering the phrase, neither 'upon', 'below', nor 'after' make sense or fit grammatically in this context.
• 'Down' perfectly fits the context since "settle down" is a common phrase used to express the idea of becoming steady or stable in one's life or routines.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'down'.

The Passage is A stone that is constantly rolling cannot gather moss , while a stone that remains lying in one (1) place will gather it after a time. In the same way, a man who is a rolling stone, who is constantly (2) changing his occupations and pursuits, and does not settle (3) down long for any particular work, achieves little or no (4) _____ in life. One who is constantly chopping and changing will never become wealthy and get success in life. He will merely be dissipating his energies, and will get nowhere. As the proverb says , ‘He who hunts two hares, loses (5)________’.

The correct answer is Option (c) i.e. 'both'.

ey Points

• The proverb is interpreted as someone trying to catch two hares at once, symbolizing the attempt to achieve two goals simultaneously. (कोई एक साथ दो खरगोशों को पकड़ने की कोशिश कर रहा है, जो एक साथ दो लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने के प्रयास का प्रतीक है)
• 'Everything', 'nothing', and 'equal' do not accurately echo the intended lesson from the proverb about the risk of pursuing two goals at the same time.
• 'Both' perfectly fits as it conveys the pitfall of this situation: ending up losing both opportunities because of divided focus.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'both'.

The Complete Passage is A stone that is constantly rolling cannot gather moss , while a stone that remains lying in one (1) place will gather it after a time. In the same way, a man who is a rolling stone, who is constantly (2) changing his occupations and pursuits, and does not settle (3) down long for any particular work, achieves little or no (4) success in life. One who is constantly chopping and changing will never become wealthy and get success in life. He will merely be dissipating his energies, and will get nowhere. As the proverb says , ‘He who hunts two hares, loses (5) both’.

The correct answer is "Bottom."
Key Points

• The word "Zenith" means the best, highest, or most successful point or time. (सबसे अच्छा, उच्चतम या सबसे सफल बिंदु या समय)
  • Example: Their popularity reached its zenith in the mid-1990s.
• The most appropriate antonym of the given word is "Bottom."
• The word "Bottom" means the lowest part of something. (सबसे नीचे का हिस्‍सा, तल)
  • Example: The ship had sunk to the bottom of the sea.

The correct answer is Option D.
Additional Information

• Astonishment: very great surprise. (अति विस्‍मय, आश्‍चर्य, हैरानी)
• Summit: the top of a mountain. (पर्वत का शिखर)
• Heaviness: the quality of having great weight. (भारीपन, गुरुता)

The correct answer is 'contain.'

Key Points

• Let's look at the sentence of the passage, China’s perception that New Delhi was trying to ____(3)______China hardened.
• The most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'contain' because the above sentence is indicating that China thinks New Delhi is containing.
• contain: to keep something within limits; to control something (सीमा के भीतर रखना; नियंत्रित करना)
• ​Example:
  • The government is putting a lot of effort to contain inflation.

  • Fred could hardly contain his excite­ment.

  • Finally, Royce could contain himself no longer.
• Moreover, encircled means to make a circle round something; to surround (चारों ओर घेरा बनाना; चारों ओर से घेर लेना)
  • This part of the sea is almost encircled by steep cliffs.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'contain'.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

• The complete passage is- The second phase explores Beijing and New Delhi’s new leadership and (1)how this change hardened mutual suspicions about the other’s foreign policy. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2)instituted a new direction in Indian foreign policy, China’s perception that New Delhi was trying to (3)contain China hardened. (4)Despite the Modi government’s desire to continue the previous administration’s emphasis (5)on strong Sino-Indian relations, its Neighborhood First policy and closer ties with the United States were (6)perceived negatively in China. Corresponding with (7)these perceptions was Beijing’s growing assertiveness vis-à-vis India, symbolized in the 2017 border standoff (8)at Doklam and China’s increased naval activity in the Indian Ocean. These actions (9)convinced New Delhi that despite its efforts, China was not sensitive to India’s international interests (10)while also building a negative impression of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government.

The correct answer is at.

Key Points

• Let's look at the sentence of the passage, 'symbolized in the 2017 border standoff (8)_______Doklam and China’s increased naval activity in the Indian Ocean.'
• The most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'at.'
• 'at' is the preposition of general (usually static) location.
• 'at' is used while expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position)
• ​Example:
  • At ten years old, Jonathan was almost as tall as she was.
  • A few minutes later they all marched in and took their places at the table.
• Moreover, on means to make a circle round something; to surround (चारों ओर घेरा बनाना; चारों ओर से घेर लेना)
  • This part of the sea is almost encircled by steep cliffs.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'at'.
• Also, the preposition 'with' is used for saying what possessions, qualities, or features someone or something has.
• e.g. a girl with red hair.

a room with a high ceiling

• Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

• The complete passage is- The second phase explores Beijing and New Delhi’s new leadership and (1)how this change hardened mutual suspicions about the other’s foreign policy. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2)instituted a new direction in Indian foreign policy, China’s perception that New Delhi was trying to (3)contain China hardened. (4)Despite the Modi government’s desire to continue the previous administration’s emphasis (5)on strong Sino-Indian relations, its Neighborhood First policy and closer ties with the United States were (6)perceived negatively in China. Corresponding with (7)these perceptions was Beijing’s growing assertiveness vis-à-vis India, symbolized in the 2017 border standoff (8)at Doklam and China’s increased naval activity in the Indian Ocean. These actions (9)convinced New Delhi that despite its efforts, China was not sensitive to India’s international interests (10)while also building a negative impression of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government.

The correct answer is "ABCD"

Key Points

• It is given in the question that the first sentence is in the correct order:
  • Ireland, meanwhile, had effectively been an English colony since the 12th century,
• The next sentence will be B because it describes what happened to Ireland after the emergence of Britain
  • and after the emergence of Great Britain, it remained under the influence of the British crown.
• The next sentence will be C because it describes it joined Britain
  • In 1801 it formally joined with Great Britain as a single political entity,
• The last sentence will be D because it states the result of the formation
  • which became known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland or the United Kingdom for short.

The erroneous part is 'had gone to the zoo.'

Key Points

In part C of the sentence, the usage of 'had gone' is incorrect Instead of it use 'went'

• Whenever we use 'before' as conjunction we always use the past perfect tense in the main clause and the simple past tense in the subordinate clause.
• The first action occurs in the main clause.
• The second action occurs in the subordinate clause i.e. 'before clause.'
• Let's see an example
  • She had left the city before the sun rose.

So the correct sentence is- Jane had read a lot about elephants before she went to the zoo.