SSC Stenographer Mock Test - 2 - SSC Stenographer MCQ

Given:

1) A fishing boat sails 9 km South in still water.

2) It then turns East and sails 8 km.

3) Then It turns North and sails 9 km.

4) Then it turns to its right and sails 12 km.

Therefore, the boat is now 20 KM east with reference to its starting position.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option D".

The correct answer is IR8.

Key Points

• IR8:-
  • It is also known as "miracle rice," is a high-yielding semi-dwarf rice variety developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the early 1960s.
  • It was developed by an IRRI team consisting of Jennings, Hank Beachell, Akira Tanaka, T.T. Chang, S.K. De Datta, and Robert Chandler.
  • The variety of rice known as the "miracle rice" for India is IR8.
  • It was capable of producing up to 5 tons of rice per hectare, a significant increase over the traditional tall rice varieties that yielded around 1-2 tons per hectare.
  • This breakthrough in rice production marked the beginning of the Green Revolution in Asia, a period of agricultural advancements that transformed rice farming and alleviated food scarcity in the region.

Additional Information

• PETA:-
  • People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an American animal rights organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, founded in 1980 by Ingrid Newkirk and Alex Pacheco.
  • PETA says that its entities have more than 9 million members globally.
  • The organization claims to be "the largest animal rights organization in the world."
• DGWG:-
  • DGWG stands for Dee-geo-woo-gen, a recessive dwarfing gene in rice.
  • It is a single-gene mutation that causes a reduction in plant height by about 25%.
  • DGWG has been used in rice breeding to create semi-dwarf varieties that are less prone to lodging, which is the bending or falling over of plants due to wind or heavy grain loads.

The correct answer is high, 210.

Key Points

• Cotton thrives in high temperatures, which promotes optimal growth and development.
• It requires light rainfall or proper irrigation to provide the necessary moisture for its growth.
• Cotton cultivation requires a significant number of frost-free days, typically around 210, to ensure the plant's survival and uninterrupted growth.
• Bright sunshine is crucial for cotton plants as they require ample sunlight for photosynthesis, which is essential for their growth and the production of cotton fibres.

Additional Information

• Kharif crops
  • Kharif Crops are planted at the onset of the South-West monsoon, primarily in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, during the rainy season.
  • The sowing of these crops takes place between the months of June and July.
  • Upon reaching maturity, typically in October, these crops are harvested in the Autumn season.
  • Examples of Kharif crops include rice, cotton, corn, sugarcane, turmeric, pigeon pea, and more.
• Rabi crops
  • Rabi Crops are cultivated during the winter season in regions with a subtropical climate.
  • They include important crops like wheat, barley, oats, chickpeas, and peas.
  • The Sowing of Rabi crops takes place between October and December.
  • These crops require cooler temperatures and lesser rainfall compared to Kharif crops.
  • Rabi crops play a crucial role in ensuring food security and contribute significantly to the agricultural economy.
• Zaid crops
  • Zaid Crops are grown during the summer season in regions with a tropical climate.
  • These crops are typically cultivated between the months of March and June.
  • Zaid crops are known for their quick growth and shorter duration compared to Kharif and Rabi crops.
  • Examples of Zaid crops include cucumber, watermelon, bitter gourd, maize, and cowpea.
  • These crops are often irrigated using modern techniques and are harvested before the onset of the monsoon season.

The correct answer is Sattriya .

Key Points

• Her Sattriya dance is her specialty. 2015 saw Saikia win the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
• The dancer received the Bishnu Rabha Award from the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Assam in 2022.
• Guru Jatin Goswami, Guru Ghanakanta Bora, Manik and Bhabananda Barbayan, Moniram Dutta, and Dr. Bhupen Hazarika are a few of the top male Sattriya artists.
• Sattriya dance's modern form is credited to Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev, who created it to go with plays used for religious instruction.
• The flute had been incorporated into the performance by the 15th century, and Sankardev had written music specifically for the dances.

The correct answer is "i9"
Key Points

• You can find the following lines in the 1st paragraph of the given passage:
  • The differences among Intel's key processor families are clearer when you're looking at the Core i3 (found mainly in budget systems) or the Core i9 (powerful CPUs for content creation and other high-performance scenarios). The differences between the Core i5 and the Core i7 can seem subtle and more nuanced, especially when the prices for a Core i5 versus a Core i7 PC can sometimes be so close.

Hence, the correct answer is "option A".

The correct answer is "i5 and i7"
Key Points

• You can find the following lines in the 1st paragraph of the given passage:
  • The differences among Intel's key processor families are clearer when you're looking at the Core i3 (found mainly in budget systems) or the Core i9 (powerful CPUs for content creation and other high-performance scenarios). The differences between the Core i5 and the Core i7 can seem subtle and more nuanced, especially when the prices for a Core i5 versus a Core i7 PC can sometimes be so close.

Hence, the correct answer is "option D"

The correct answer is "i3"

Key Points

• You can find the following lines in the 1st paragraph of the given passage:
  • The differences among Intel's key processor families are clearer when you're looking at the Core i3 (found mainly in budget systems) or the Core i9 (powerful CPUs for content creation and other high-performance scenarios). The differences between the Core i5 and the Core i7 can seem subtle and more nuanced, especially when the prices for a Core i5 versus a Core i7 PC can sometimes be so close.

Hence, the correct answer is "option D"

The correct answer is 'Explore the rocky shoreline'.
Key Points

• The passage mentions, "One day, as the sun struggled to pierce through the thick fog, my older brother and I decided to explore the rocky shoreline."
• There is no mention of swimming, building sandcastles, or going fishing in relation to that specific morning.
• Exploring the rocky shoreline is explicitly stated.
• The act of clambering over rocks and peering into tide pools is associated with shoreline exploration.
• The context of the foggy morning sets the scene for their adventurous decision.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option B'.

The correct answer is 'Fear'.
Key Points

• The passage describes, "The seal looked at us with wide, fearful eyes."
• Happiness, anger, and curiosity are not indicated in the seal’s expression.
• The term "fearful" explicitly portrays the seal’s emotional state.
• The context of being stranded and tangled reinforces the seal’s fear.
• The children’s response to the seal's fear demonstrates their compassion.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option B'.

Here the correct answer is She said, "I will not be coming to the school today".
Key Points

• The given sentence is in Indirect Speech. As per the question we have to change it into Direct Speech.
• The process of transformation is as follows:
  • 'Said' will remain unchanged.
  • Comma and inverted commas will be added.
  • 'would' will be changed into 'will'.
  • 'she' will be changed into 'I'.
  • 'that day' changes to 'today'.
  • Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option D.

Correct Sentence: She said, "I will not be coming to the school today".
Additional Information

• The following table will enable us to know how tense changes in indirect speech:-

The correct answer is "is".
Key Points

• In this sentence, the verb tense remains in the present because the reporting verb ("says") is in present tense.
• Therefore, the word "am" becomes "is" when changing "I" to "she".
• In reported speech, first person pronouns in the quoted speech (e.g., "I") changes to match the subject of the reporting clause. In this case, "I" changes to "she".
• So, the correct conversion is "She says that she is going to the park."

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option A".
Additional Information

• Option (B) was, (C) will be, and (D) has been all incorrectly change the verb tense of the sentence.

The correct answer is "reign"

Key Points

• The theme of the passage is the moral degradation of Indian society over a period of time(from ancient times to the contemporary period).
• Let's look at the meaning of the words.
• Vigour: physical strength and good health.
• Authority: the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
• Command: give an authoritative or peremptory order.
• Reign: hold royal office; rule as monarch.
  • Example: Akbar's reign could be termed as the greatest of all Mughal rulers.

The complete passage is:- In ancient times, Hieun Tsang, a Chinese traveller came to India during the (1)reign of KingHarsha. He praised the Indians (2)as ‘people with pure moral principles’. In 2014, India (3)ranked 85th in the corruption perception index of the Transparency International. What (4)a downfall! Isn’t it ironical that we Indians (5)swear by the ideals of honesty and integrity, self-denial and (6)sacrifice but in practice willingly resort to the (7) vilest forms of corruption to promote our interests? The (8)malaise of corruption is eating into the (9) vitals of our society and we have become helpless (10) onlookers of our own degradation.

The correct answer is: My brother forbade me to play in the rain.
Key Points

• The original sentence is in the direct speech, where the exact words of the speaker are quoted within quotation marks.
• To convert a direct speech sentence to indirect speech, we need to follow certain rules:
  • Remove the quotation marks and the comma before the statement.
  • Use an appropriate reporting verb such as 'told', 'said', 'informed', 'forbade' etc., to introduce the reported statement.
  • Change the tense of the reported statement if necessary.
  • Change the pronouns and possessive adjectives if necessary to reflect the change in the speaker and the listener.
• The verb "forbade" is the past tense of "forbid."
• To forbid means to prohibit, to make something not allowed, or to command someone not to do something.
• Based on these rules, option A is incorrect because it retains the original sentence's structure and does not use an appropriate reporting verb.
• Option C is incorrect because it uses an inappropriate reporting verb and suggests that the brother gave assurance, which is not the case.
• Option D is incorrect because it uses the wrong verb and changes the meaning of the sentence.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option B.

The Correct Answer is Option A) 'sell'.
Key Points

• This sentence is a First Conditional, presenting a possible future consequence based on a condition.
• In the if-clause, we use the simple present tense, and in the main clause, 'will' + base verb.
• Option A, "sell," corresponds to the structure of a First Conditional sentence.
• Other options - "sold," "will sell," "have sold" - do not match the tense and structure required.

Therefore, the correct answer is - 'sell'
Additional Information

• "Sold" (Option B) is past tense and does not align with the future-oriented nature of a First Conditional.
• "Will sell" (Option C) represents a certain future event, which is not suitable for a conditional sentence.
• "Have sold" (Option D) uses the present perfect tense, which doesn't match the simple present tense needed in the if-clause.

• The sentence "She ____ through her notes before the presentation." suggests a review or quick study of the notes.
• The phrasal verb "ran over" means to review something quickly or go through material swiftly, which fits the context of preparing for a presentation.
• The options "put away," "carried out," and "made up" do not correctly fit the context of the sentence as they imply storing something away, executing a task, and inventing something respectively.
• Understanding the meaning of "ran over" in the context of the sentence clarifies that it refers to the action of quickly reviewing or going through notes before a presentation.

• Put away means to store or place something in a designated spot.
• Carried out refers to executing or performing a task.
• Made up can mean to invent something (like a story) or to reconcile after a disagreement.

The correct answer is "Option D".

Key Points

• The given word is "surpassed".
• Surpassed: It means to exceed or go beyond in achievement or quality. (अधिक होना)
  • Example: The production of wheat has surpassed the previous year's record.
• In the context of the passage, it conveys the idea that the London Eye was once the tallest Ferris wheel in the world until it was exceeded in height by other Ferris wheels.
• Hence, "surpassed" should be used in the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option D".

Complete Sentence: The London Eye, formally known as Millennium Wheel, was officially called the British Airways London Eye and then the Merlin Entertainments London Eye. The London Eye, a giant Ferris Wheel, is situated (I) on the banks of the River Thames in London, England. Since 20 January 2011, its official name is the EDP Energy London Eye following a three-year sponsorship deal. The (II) entire structure is 135 m tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 m or 394 feet. This Ferris Wheel, which is the tallest in Europe, claims to be the most popular paid tourist (III) attraction in the United Kingdom. It is visited by over 3.5 million people annually making it London’s most popular tourist attraction for which an admission fee is charged and is sometimes credited with sparking a worldwide revival of Ferris wheel Construction When erected in 1999 it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Until (IV) surpassed first by the 160 m Star of Nanchang in 2006 and then the 165 m Singapore Flyer in 2008. (V)_________ by an A-frame on the side only, the Eye is described as ‘the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel’. It provides the highest public viewing point and can be considered as the 20th tallest structure in London.

Additional Information Let's look at the meaning of the given words:

• Advanced: This means to move forward or make progress in a particular direction. (विकसित)
• Negotiated: It means to discuss or bargain with others to reach an agreement. (मोल-भाव करना)
• Disbursed: It means to distribute or pay out money. (भुगतान करना)

The correct answer is "Option C".

Key Points

• The given word is "supported".
• Supported: it means to hold up, sustain, or bear the weight of something. (समर्थन)
  • Example: Her parents supported her during the difficult time.
• in the context of the sentence, it describes the structural relationship between the Ferris wheel and the A-frame.
• Hence, "supported" should be used in the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option C".

Complete Sentence: The London Eye, formally known as Millennium Wheel, was officially called the British Airways London Eye and then the Merlin Entertainments London Eye. The London Eye, a giant Ferris Wheel, is situated (I) on the banks of the River Thames in London, England. Since 20 January 2011, its official name is the EDP Energy London Eye following a three-year sponsorship deal. The (II) entire structure is 135 m tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 m or 394 feet. This Ferris Wheel, which is the tallest in Europe, claims to be the most popular paid tourist (III) attraction in the United Kingdom. It is visited by over 3.5 million people annually making it London’s most popular tourist attraction for which an admission fee is charged and is sometimes credited with sparking a worldwide revival of Ferris wheel Construction When erected in 1999 it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Until (IV) surpassed first by the 160 m Star of Nanchang in 2006 and then the 165 m Singapore Flyer in 2008. (V) Supported by an A-frame on the side only, the Eye is described as ‘the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel’. It provides the highest public viewing point and can be considered as the 20th tallest structure in London.

Additional Information Let's look at the meaning of the given words:

• Consumed: This word means to use up, devour, or utilize completely. (उपभोग करना)
• Credited: This word means to acknowledge or recognize someone or something for doing something. (श्रेय देना)
• Required: This word means necessary or essential. (आवश्यक)

The correct answer is: 'causes'.

Key Points

• The appropriate word to fill in the blank is: 'causes'.(कारण)
• The word 'causes' means 'a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition'.
  • Example: The causes of the accident is not clear.

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

Correct Sentence: Global warming is a significant (1) environmental issue that requires immediate attention. The (2) emission of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has led to a (3) gradual increase in average temperatures worldwide. This phenomenon (4) causes various adverse effects on the environment, including (5)_____ weather patterns and rising sea levels.

Additional Information

• 'results' means a consequence or outcome.(परिणाम)
• 'prevents' means keep something from happening.(रोकना)
• 'contributes' means give something, especially money in order to help achieve or provide something.(योगदान)

The correct answer is 'A new bridge has been built across the river by them.'

Key Points

• Converting a sentence from active to passive voice involves rearranging the sentence so that the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence, and the subject of the active sentence (doer of the action) is typically introduced with "by."
• The given sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicated by "have built."
• The correct passive voice structure for a sentence in the present perfect tense is "has/have been + past participle of the main verb."
• Since "a new bridge" is singular, we use "has been" followed by the past participle "built" to accurately convert the statement into passive voice.
• The passive voice sentence that retains the original verb tense and meaning without altering important details is "A new bridge has been built across the river by them."

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option D’.

Additional Information

• Option A ("A new bridge will have been built across the river by them.") unnecessarily changes the tense to the future perfect, altering the time frame suggested by the original sentence.
• Option B ("They have been building a new bridge across the river.") remains in active voice and focuses on the ongoing action rather than the completion, thus not properly converting the sentence to passive voice.
• Option C ("A new bridge has been building across the river by them.") is grammatically incorrect; the correct phrase is "has been built," not "has been building," to correctly form the passive voice.

The correct answer is: 'My sister asked me when she would be allowed to go to the church'.

Key Points

• The appropriate answer of the narration is: 'My sister asked me when she would be allowed to go to the church'.
• According to the rule of Narration, the reported speech will be in past form if the reporting verb is in past tense.
• So, 'asked' is in 'past tense', the reported speech will also be in 'past form of the verb'.

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

Additional Information

• 'My sister asked me that when she would be allowed to go to the church' is not correct here.
• 'My sister prayed when she will be allowed to go to the church' is not correct here.
• 'My sister asked me when she will be allowed to go to the church' is not correct here.

The correct answer is: 'CBAD'.

Key Points

• The correct arrangement is: 'CBAD'.
• While arranging sentences, we have to identify the Introductory sentence. Here it is sentence 'C'.
• After that, we have to choose the sentence relating to the Introductory sentence. Here It is Sentence 'B'.
• Then, we have to select the sentence related to the previous sentence. Here, It is sentence 'A' as the sentence speaks about 'During the period, Europeans were looking for a faster method to reach India by sailing across Africa, and Da Gama succeeded'.
• Lastly, we have to find out the concluding sentence. Here It is 'D'.

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

The correct answer is 'Her native place was Gurdaspur.'
Key Points

The passage does not mention Sulochana Latkar's native place as Gurdaspur. Instead, it states, "Hailing from Kolhapur..." This line implies that her native place was Kolhapur, not Gurdaspur, making option A the correct answer.

Let's see why other options are correct:

• Correct (Option B): She passed away at 94. This fact is explicitly stated in the passage: "Sulochana Latkar passed away in Mumbai at 94 from age-related complications."
• Correct (Option C): Sulochana Latkar played a motherly role in most of her films. This fact is mentioned in the passage: "Along with Nirupa Roy, Sulochana will be remembered for epitomising a selfless mother and devoted spouse..."
• Correct (Option D): She was a contemporary of Nirupa Roy. This fact is mentioned in the passage: "Along with Nirupa Roy, Sulochana will be remembered for epitomising a selfless mother and devoted spouse..."
• Therefore, option A, "Her native place was Gurdaspur," is the correct answer as it does not align with the information provided in the passage.

The correct answer is 'Bhalki Pendharkar'.
Key Points
The passage mentions, "Sulochana started her career with Bhalji Pendharkar’s Sasurrvas (1946)." This line indicates that Sulochana learned the intricacies of the craft under the guidance of Bhalji Pendharkar, making option D the correct answer.

Explanation of other options:

• Incorrect (Option A): Badal Sirkar - There is no mention of Sulochana Latkar learning under the guidance of Badal Sirkar in the passage.
• Incorrect (Option B): Mahesh Dattani - There is no mention of Sulochana Latkar learning under the guidance of Mahesh Dattani in the passage.
• Incorrect (Option C): Vijay Tendulkar - There is no mention of Sulochana Latkar learning under the guidance of Vijay Tendulkar in the passage.
• Therefore, option D, Bhalji Pendharkar, is the correct answer as it aligns with the information provided in the passage.

Here, correct answer is Option D.

Key Points

• The error in the sentence "She hang up the clothes in the closet every day" is the incorrect verb form.
• The error is in the subject-verb agreement.
• The subject "She" requires the corresponding verb form, which should be "hangs" instead of "hang" to match the singular subject.
• "Hang" should be changed to its correct past tense form, "hung," to agree with the subject "She."
• The correct answer is Option D.

Correct sentence: She hung up the clothes in the closet every day.

The correct answer is "Four employees were promoted by the management."

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 'the management'.​​
• The object of the given sentence is 'four employees'.
• The subject will be put in place of the object and the object will be put in place of the subject.
• 'Promoted' will be changed into 'were promoted'.
• "Four employees" is a plural subject and we must use "were" 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 D.

Correct sentence: Four employees were promoted by the management.

The correct answer is "CADB."
Key Points

• The paragraph starts with sentence C, which introduces Philo Farnsworth's broadcast of the first ‘television’ system on 7 September 1927. This sets the stage for what follows by mentioning a significant historical event.
• Sentence A logically follows C as it discusses the public reveal and recognition of this scientific achievement on 13 January 1928. It shows the aftermath of Farnsworth's broadcast and how it was received by the general public and press.
• Sentence D comes next, providing context about the marketability and availability of televisions in the globe by the end of the 1920s. It builds on the information provided in sentences C and A by discussing the impact of Farnsworth's invention on the consumer market.
• Sentence B concludes the paragraph by commenting on the limited presence of televisions, which were only found in research labs at that time. This sentence adds further detail to the point made in sentence D regarding the scarcity of televisions.
• The sequence CADB forms a coherent narrative about the invention and early days of television, starting from Philo Farnsworth's first broadcast, to public and press recognition, followed by market conditions, and concluding with the initial limited availability of televisions.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option A'.

The correct answer is Different people are suited for different jobs.

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom is :
• Horses for courses - Different people are suited for different jobs and things.
  • ​Example: The choice of method is a matter for horses for courses.
• ​Thus, the correct answer is option 3.​

Hinglish

• दिए गए मुहावरे का सबसे उपयुक्त अर्थ है:
• Horses for courses - अलग-अलग लोग अलग-अलग काम और चीजों के लिए उपयुक्त होते हैं।
  • उदाहरण: The choice of method is a matter for horses for courses.
• अत: सही उत्तर विकल्प 3 है।​

The correct answer is "Samia said that she had been searching for the golden deer for two hours. "

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 continuous tense.
• "I" will change to "she" because of Samia
• The reported verb is in the past, but we don't change the past perfect continuous tense in the indirect speech.
• Look at the following examples:
  • He said, “I had been playing chess for two hours.” Direct
    He said that he had been playing chess for two hours. Indirect
  • I said to you, “Ram had been waiting for you since 2 O’clock.” Direct
    I told you that Ram had been waiting for you since 2 O’clock. Indirect

The correct answer is "is performing".

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the usage of the preposition "as well as" implies "in addition to".
• Unlike the conjunction "and" which joins the two subjects as two separate entities in a sentence.
• We use the preposition "as well as" to talk about the first subject with more emphasis.
• In such a situation, we treat the subject as singular rather than plural and we use the helping verb "is" with a singular subject.
• The given sentence is in the present tense as we can notice the word "tonight" in the sentence so we need a helping verb in the present tense. So we need to use "is" in the given sentence.
• In the given sentence, we need to replace the plural helping verb "are" with the singular helping verb "is".

The correct sentence is: Radhika as well as her brother is performing at the concert tonight.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is 'To be in excellent health and good working order.'

Key Points

• Fit as a fiddle is an idiom that means to be in very good health. (बहुत अच्छे स्वास्थ्य में।)
  • Example - I feel fit as a fiddle this morning.
• So, To be in excellent health and good working order is the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Additional Information

• One word substitutions for the idiom fit as a fiddle include able-bodied. competent. robust. slim. strapping.