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SSC CHSL Exam 2020 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Apr, 2021 Shift 3) (English)
SSC CHSL Exam 2020 Official Paper (Held On: 12 Apr, 2021 Shift 3) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25 questions
Section Test
1
Three friends Aman, Ishan and Aneesh have 12, 16, and 3 apples, respectively. If Aman gives twice the number of apples that Aneesh has to Ishan and 4 apples to Aneesh, then how many apples are left with Aman?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
2
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Googley : Cricket :: Gambit : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chess
3
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some insects are animals. Some animals are frogs. All frogs are cats. Conclusions: I. Some cats are frogs. II. Some frogs are animals. III. Some animals are insects.
MCQ
Correct answer: All conclusions follow
4
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. _ S _ E _ S Z _ F S _ E
MCQ
Correct answer: F Z F E Z
5
In a certain code language, NAMELY is coded as 74 and MANAGE is coded as 45. How will MUSHER be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 88
6
Four numbers have been given in the options, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number that is different.
MCQ
Correct answer: 1948
7
Three different positions of the same dice are shown Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face having the number l
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
8
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
9
Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 25 × 7 + 20 – 40 ÷ 4 = 210
MCQ
Correct answer: 20 and 40
10
Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the word that is different.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mycology
11
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (4, 25, 105)
MCQ
Correct answer: (14, 50, 180)
12
Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers. 93 : 87
MCQ
Correct answer: 58 : 55
13
Select the option that is embedded in the given figure rotation is NOT allowed)
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
14
Four letter-clusters have been given in the options, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.
MCQ
Correct answer: JNRV
15
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. TAMPO : SCJTJ :: FIFTY : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: EKCXT
16
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown t h 2 o n z
MCQ
Correct answer: 0:
17
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Armlet 2. Belt 3. Ascot 4. Socks 5. Turban
MCQ
Correct answer: 5-3-1-2-4
18
In a certain code language, 'PENCIL' is written as 'CEILNP' and 'FROST' is written as 'FORST'. How will 'DUSTBIN' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: BDINSTU
19
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. 173 : 125 : 85
MCQ
Correct answer: 365 : 293 : 229
20
Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Flowers White Cloths
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
21
Manyak is the son of Aravind. Manyak and Kashyap are brothers. Durga is the mother of Kashyap. Sanhit is the brother of Aravind. Hruday is the son of Sanhit. How is Hruday related to Kashyap?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cousin
22
How many rectangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
23
Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words. Papaya : Vitamin C
MCQ
Correct answer: Gooseberry : Vitamin C
24
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 56, 56, 54, 162, 158, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 790
25
The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown in the following figures How would this paper look when unfolded
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
Section 2
General Awareness
25 questions
Section Test
26
When was the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) established in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1927
27
Leprosy is caused by a bacterium called:
MCQ
Correct answer: Mycobacterium leprae
28
______ was the first person who discovered cells.
MCQ
Correct answer: Robert Hooke
29
Which is the largest of the following Duns with an approximate length of 35-45 km and a width of 22-25 km?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dehra Dun
30
______ was the Mughal emperor during the revolt of 1857.
MCQ
Correct answer: Bahadur Shah II
31
In 1959, the Central Government of India undertook the governance in Kerala under ______ of the Constitution of India.
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 356
32
Which was the first Indian institution to receive the United Nations Population Award for 2020?
MCQ
Correct answer: HelpAge India
33
Sardar Sarovar Dam is situated in the state of ______ and on the river ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Gujarat, Narmada
34
Manitombi Singh was a ______ player from Manipur.
MCQ
Correct answer: football
35
Who among the following persons secured the fourth position in the Dhaka Marathon 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jigmet Dolma
36
Which of the following formulas related to monetary and liquidity aggregates is NOT correct?
MCQ
Correct answer: M3 = M1 + Net time deposits of post office savings
37
How many monasteries and temples are there in Ellora caves?
MCQ
Correct answer: 34
38
A file with the ______ file extension is a Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document file.
MCQ
Correct answer: .docm
39
Which of the following states leads in sunflower cultivation?
MCQ
Correct answer: Karnataka
40
Which of the following organisations awards the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
41
Enzyme linked immuno-sorbent assay is a technique used in detection of which of the following diseases?
MCQ
Correct answer: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
42
Which of the following institutes got the first rank in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 in the category of ‘Institute of National Importance’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Indian Institute of Technology Madras
43
What is the tenure of the chairman of the State Public Service Commission?
MCQ
Correct answer: 6 years or the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier
44
Which of the following state governments launched the 'Digital Seva Setu Programme' for rural areas in October 2020?
MCQ
Correct answer: Gujarat
45
India's first 'Fire Park' was set up at ______ in January 2021.
MCQ
Correct answer: Bhubaneswar
46
Which of the following waterfalls is located in Jharkhand?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hundru waterfall
47
Which of the following is the output device of a computer?
MCQ
Correct answer: Plotter
48
Phodong Monastery is located in ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sikkim
49
A large area of land demarcated as Damin-i-Koh in 1832 was declared as the land of the ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Santhals
50
In August 2020, who was promoted to ICC’s international panel of umpires?
MCQ
Correct answer: KN Ananthapadmanabhan
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
Section Test
51
The given bar graph indicates the production of sugar in lakh tonnes by three different sugar companies P Q andR from the year 2015 to 2019 Study the bar graph and answer the question that follows Production of sugar by companies P Q and R from 2015 to 2019 140 Quantity (in lakh tonnes) 120 100 100 80 Company P 60 I Company Q Company R 40 20 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 The percentage increase in the production of sugar by company Pin 2 o 19 as compared to 2015 is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 50%
52
2 cos 3 + sec - 2 V 2 - 0, where is an acute angle. Find the value of 9.
MCQ
Correct answer: $45^\circ$
53
If x 4 + =6887, then the positive value of x is.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
54
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
55
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 750
56
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 24 hours
57
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 800
58
If a nine-digit number 1263487 xy is divisible by both 8 and 5, then the greatest possible values of x and y respectively are
MCQ
Correct answer: 6 and 0
59
In ABC if ZB 90 AB 21 cm and BC 20 cm then 1 S in A Co SA is equal to 1 s in A CosA
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
60
65 If seco and is an acute angle, then the value of 8(cosec - cot§) is: 63
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
61
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 48 cm
62
Study the given bar chart and answer the question that follows The bar chart shows the production of medicines by a company in 1000 tonnes over six years 2010 to 2015 100 06 Production in 1000 tonnes 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 If in each of the following years, the percentage increase in production as compared to the previous year is taken, then the ratio for increase production of the year 2011 to increase production of year 2015 is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 3:2
63
If x - y - z = 0, then the value of (x 2 +z 22) - (y 2 +y +xz) is:
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
64
The average monthly expenditure of a family was R 18,600 during the first three months, R 21,750 during the next four months and R 22,840 during the last five months of a year. If the total savings during the year was 1,43,020, then the average monthly income in of the family was
MCQ
Correct answer: 33,335
65
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 8,702
66
The value of 7 4= +71 7=-2 13 26
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
67
The sum of the radius of the base and the height of a closed solid cylinder is 12.5 cm If the total surface area of the cylinder is 275 cm then its radius is: (Take元=二 22
MCQ
Correct answer: 5 cm
68
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 10%
69
Exports of Diamond in crores 12.4 11.8 crores 11.5 10.9 9.8 8.5 7.2 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 In how many years was the export more than the average for the given period
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
70
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
71
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
72
Let O be the centre ofa circle PA and PB are tangents to the circle from a point P outside the circle and A and B 3 are points on the circle If angle A PB 5 o o then angle O AB is equal to
MCQ
Correct answer: 25
73
If x 2-3 x + 1 = 0, then the value of 2 -5 IS:
MCQ
Correct answer: 4379
74
Study the histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows. 70 60 60 50 Number of Students 45 40 40 35 35 30 30 20 10 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Marks By what percentage is the number of students who obtained marks between 2 oo and 3 oo more than the number of students who obtained 350 or more marks
MCQ
Correct answer: 40%
75
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 15%
Section 4
English Comprehension
25 questions
Section Test
76
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Creativety
77
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. “Where did the children leave their record books?” the sports coach asked the class prefect.
MCQ
Correct answer: The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children had left their record books.
78
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. The main activity of Palampur is farming and 80 families of the upper caste own the majority of land in Palampur. B. Palampur village has around 450 families which belong to different castes and creeds. C. The neighboring towns of the village are well connected and all-weather roads are also well connected. D. There are other activities in Palampur like dairy, transport, small-scale manufacturing, etc. which also help run the economy in the village.
MCQ
Correct answer: BADC
79
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Destractsion
80
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Doing something awkwardly or in a clumsy manner
MCQ
Correct answer: Fumbling
81
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Bias
MCQ
Correct answer: Fairness
82
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. We will definitely win the match / this time because our team / has prepare well.
MCQ
Correct answer: has prepare well
83
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Have you checked if we have ______ information about the location?
MCQ
Correct answer: sufficient
84
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the active or passive voice. The central team visited eight villages in the state to assess the damage to the crops.
MCQ
Correct answer: Eight villages in the state were visited by the central team to assess the damage to the crops.
85
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiomatic expression given. Caught red-handed
MCQ
Correct answer: Caught in the act of doing something illegal
86
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'. I cannot understand that you are trying to say.
MCQ
Correct answer: what you
87
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Random
MCQ
Correct answer: Arbitrary
88
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. Seldom do we find so many birds nesting during this season.
MCQ
Correct answer: No substitution required
89
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Fritter
MCQ
Correct answer: Hoard
90
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. This training programme for students will help the ______ understand the different methods of communication.
MCQ
Correct answer: participants
91
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The project is / tough and I / can't be able to / complete it by Monday.
MCQ
Correct answer: can't be able to
92
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Understanding a printed text comes from the interaction between printed words and one’s prior knowledge of the world. B. Comprehension is the ability or process of understanding something that is spoken or written. C. Listening comprehension, however, involves multiple processes in understanding and making sense of spoken language. D. In active reading, readers think about their reading, and make connections and inferences.
MCQ
Correct answer: BADC
93
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Someone who studies elections and voting statistics
MCQ
Correct answer: Psephologist
94
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bolster
MCQ
Correct answer: Strengthen
95
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be all ears
MCQ
Correct answer: To be ready and eager to listen
96
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: countryside
97
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: greener
98
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: Instead
99
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: commute
100
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: outwards