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SSC CHSL Exam 2021 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 24 May, 2022 Shift 3) (English)
SSC CHSL Exam 2021 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 24 May, 2022 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
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 15, 27, 12, ?, 9, 33
MCQ
Correct answer: 30
2
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 13,14,23,48,97,178,?
MCQ
Correct answer: 299
3
A paper is folded and cut as shown below How will it appear when unfolded?
MCQ
Correct answer: 0000
4
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row- 3, 43, 4 Second row- 6, 241, 5 Third row- 2, ?, 11 (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)
MCQ
Correct answer: 129
5
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 20
6
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 16 : 69 :: 24 : ? :: 31 : 144
MCQ
Correct answer: 109
7
Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? WFBI, UCWB, SZRU, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: QWMN
8
The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.
MCQ
Correct answer: 18:1620
9
If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’ and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? (13 B 9) D 3 A (14 D 7) B 6 C 21 A (32 B 2) = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 94
10
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 19, 38, 35, ?, 135, 810
MCQ
Correct answer: 140
11
Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. NUMBER : UNNYRE :: MOTHER : OMGSRE :: FINGER : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: IFMTRE
12
In a certain code language, 'ADVISORY' is written as 'BFYMRMOU', and 'CHAMPION' is written as 'DJDQOGLJ'. How will 'DESIGNER' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: EGVMFLBN
13
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 24 : -192 :: -31 : 248 :: -18 : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 144
14
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at XY as shown. 9 P 7 N 5 L
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
15
Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete? WVE, UTG, SRI, QPK, ?
MCQ
Correct answer: ONM
16
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown. th 82 k 3
MCQ
Correct answer: 5 K 3 S 8 dt
17
In a certain code language, 'KITCHEN' is written as 'LHUBIDO', and 'HUSBAND' is written as 'ITTABME'. How will 'ELEMENT' be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: FKFLFMU
18
In a certain code language, “FAMOUS” is written as “AFOMSU”, and “FINGER” is written as “IFGNRE”. How will “INVEST” be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: NIEVTS
19
Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some butters are honeys. Some honeys are breads. All breads are jams. Conclusions: I.Some jams are honeys. II.All honeys are butters. III.Some jams are butters.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion I follows
20
If 21st June 2007 was a Thursday, then what was the day of the week on 21st June 2011?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tuesday
21
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown. j h 9 q 3 7
MCQ
Correct answer: !ad 3)
22
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1.Adequate 2. Adoption 3. Addiction 4. Abduction 5. Advertisement
MCQ
Correct answer: 4,3,1,2,5
23
Two different positions of the same dice are shown the six faces of which are numbered from ito 6.Select the number that will be on thefaceoppositetotheoneshowing*3.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
24
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row- 9, 21, 124 Second row- 11, 25, 148 Third row- 17, ?, 220 (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)
MCQ
Correct answer: 37
25
The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs, EXCEPT one. Find that odd number pair.
MCQ
Correct answer: 520 : 481
Section 2
General Awareness
25 questions
Section Test
26
In which year was the National Biodiversity Authority, a statutory autonomous body, established under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India?
MCQ
Correct answer: 2003
27
Who won the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021 in Para Shooting discipline?
MCQ
Correct answer: Avani Lekhara
28
Who among the following won the Tansen Samman 2020?
MCQ
Correct answer: Satish Vyas
29
The term 'checkmate' is used in which of the following sports?
MCQ
Correct answer: Chess
30
Who among the following received the Sahitya Akademi Award (Non-fiction) for his book ‘An Era of Darkness’ in 2019?
MCQ
Correct answer: Shashi Tharoor
31
Shambhu Maharaj was Awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to which of the following dances in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kathak
32
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा रैकेट से खेला जाने वाला खेल है?
MCQ
Correct answer: स्क्वैैश
33
On 21st January 2022, three states observed their 50th Statehood Day, which of the following is NOT one amongst these three?
MCQ
Correct answer: Nagaland
34
In optics, the refractive index of a substance is described by the formula n = c/v, where c is:
MCQ
Correct answer: the speed of light in vacuum
35
Which of the following fields is not offered by Kalidas Samman?
MCQ
Correct answer: Puppetry
36
Which is the largest continental shelf in the world?
MCQ
Correct answer: The Siberian shelf in the Arctic Ocean
37
For a NBFC- MFI, the maximum variance permitted for individual loans between the minimum and maximum interest rate____________.
MCQ
Correct answer: cannot exceed 4 per cent
38
Who among the following was the first woman classical dancer in independent India to be nominated as a member to the Rajya Sabha?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rukmini Devi Arundale
39
Which French chemist summarised his experiment in 1806, and proved that the mass ratio of elements in a chemical compound is always the same, regardless of the source of the compound?
MCQ
Correct answer: Joseph Proust
40
Who among the following is credited with single-handedly making the Santoor a popular classical instrument?
MCQ
Correct answer: Shiv Kumar Sharma
41
“The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them”. This has been incorporated in:
MCQ
Correct answer: Article 15
42
EM Subramaniam was an exponent of the ________, a musical instrument.
MCQ
Correct answer: ghatam
43
Pandit Ravi Shankar, a music legend is famous for which of the following styles of music?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hindustani classical instrumental
44
Which of the following is a limestone cave in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Borra Caves
45
Which of the following dancers of Mohiniyattam form of Indian classical dance was given the Devadasi National Award in 2013?
MCQ
Correct answer: Jayaprabha Menon
46
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा संस्मरण हिंंदी फिल्मोंों के प्रसिद्ध क्लाासिक भारतीय अभिनेता देव आनंद द्वाारा लिखा गया था?
MCQ
Correct answer: रोमांसिंंग विद लाइफ
47
Find the correct chemical formula of nitromethane.
MCQ
Correct answer: CH3NO2
48
Among the following famous personalities, whose autobiography is ‘The Road Ahead’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Bill Gates
49
Which of the following is a type of bryophyte that lives in many environments and is characterised by its small, flattened leaves, root-like rhizoids, and peristome?
MCQ
Correct answer: Funaria
50
Which of the following ministries was held by Dharmendra Pradhan before he became Cabinet Minister of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in July 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
Section Test
51
The value of (43 + 4) - [52 - (72 - 41)] is:
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
52
The fourth proportional to the numbers 5, 6 and 8 is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 9.6
53
To pack a set of books, Gautam got cartons of a certain height that were 48 inches long and 27 inches wide. If the volume of such a carton was 22.5 cubic feet, what was the height of each carton? [Use 1 foot = 12 inches.]
MCQ
Correct answer: 30 inches
54
5 kg of ₹18 per kg wheat is mixed with 2 kg of another type of wheat to get a mixture costing ₹20 per kg. Find the price (per kg) of the costlier wheat.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹25
55
If cot $75^\circ$ = 2 - V 3. Find the value of cot $15^\circ$.
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 +V 3
56
In a government scheme, if an electricity bill is paid before the due date, one gets a reduction of 5% on the amount of the bill. By paying the bill before the due date, a person got a reduction of ₹20. The amount of his electricity bill was:
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹400
57
A shopkeeper earns a profit of 12% on selling a book at 10% discount on the printed price. The ratio of the cost price to the printed price is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 45 : 56
58
A thief was spotted by a policeman from a distance of 225 metres. When the policeman started the chase, the thief also started running. If the speed of the thief was 11 km/h and that of the policeman was 13 km/h, how far would the thief have run, before the policeman caught up with him?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1237.5 metres
59
Which of the following is divisible by 3?
MCQ
Correct answer: 7345932
60
At a certain rate of interest compounded annually, a sum amounts to ₹10,890 in 2 years and to ₹11,979 in 3 years. The sum is:
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹9,000
61
The following graph shows the data of the production of electric wire (in thousand tons) by three different companies P, Q and R over the years. Production by three companies over the years 50 50 45 50 40 40 40 35 35 35 40 32 33 35 25 30 23 20 10 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 What is the ratio of the average production of Company P in the period 2017- 2019 to the average production of Company Q in the same period?
MCQ
Correct answer: 23 : 25
62
The following pie chart shows the different coloured dresses worn by 60 students in a college party. Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows. Dress colours 40% 30% 20% 10% The number of students who wore yellow coloured dress (sector which represents 10%) is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 6
63
In a class, there are 39 students and their average weight is 51 kg. If we include the weight of the teacher, then the average weight becomes 51.2 kg. What is the weight of the teacher?
MCQ
Correct answer: 59 kg
64
A sum of money becomes ₹ 3,364 at a rate of 16% compounded annually for 2 years. The sum of money is:
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹2,500
65
If the surface area of a sphere is 1386 cm2, then find the radius of the sphere.
MCQ
Correct answer: 10.5 cm
66
If the mume rat or of a fraction be increased by 50% and its denominator be diminished by 28%, the value of the fraction 25 Find the original fraction 36
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
67
Simplify (957 + 932)2 - 4 × 957 × 932.
MCQ
Correct answer: 625
68
If the surface area of a sphere is 64 π cm2,then the volume of the sphere is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 256 T cm
69
On reducing the marked price of his goods by ₹28, a shopkeeper gains 20%. If the cost price of the article be ₹560 and it is sold at the marked price, what will be the gain per cent?
MCQ
Correct answer: 25%
70
=- 2 V 3, what is the value of x 5 + If x + =:
MCQ
Correct answer: -178 v 3
71
Avi and Bindu can complete a project in four and twelve hours, respectively. Avi begins project at 5 a.m., and they work alternately for one hour each. When will the project be completed?
MCQ
Correct answer: 11 a.m.
72
Two circles having radii 12 cm and 8 cm, respectively, touch each other externally. A common tangent is drawn to these circles which touch the circles at M and N, respectively. What is the length (in cm) of MN?
MCQ
Correct answer: 8 V 6
73
If a+2 b=27 and a 3 + 8 b 3 = 5427, then find the value of 2 ab.
MCQ
Correct answer: 176
74
The following table gives the sales of an electronic chip over 5 years, Find the year in which the sales are equal to the average of the sales over the 5 years. Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Sales in 45 54 57 60 69 thousands of rupees)
MCQ
Correct answer: 2017
75
In an election between two candidates, 80% of the eligible voters cast their votes, 5% of the votes cast were declared invalid. A candidate got 10545 votes, which were 75% of the total valid votes. Find the total number of eligible voters.
MCQ
Correct answer: 18500
Section 4
English Comprehension
25 questions
Section Test
76
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Rahul sings / very sweet / when he is / in a good mood.
MCQ
Correct answer: very sweet
77
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My grandfather was a farmer and he ___________three acres of land.
MCQ
Correct answer: cultivated
78
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lose your touch
MCQ
Correct answer: Not being as successful as previously
79
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She had resign / from the / post before / he apologised.
MCQ
Correct answer: She had resign
80
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bafflement
MCQ
Correct answer: Confusion
81
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Praise
MCQ
Correct answer: Condemn
82
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. We want to divide the expenses between the three of us.
MCQ
Correct answer: among
83
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At one’s elbow
MCQ
Correct answer: Next to someone
84
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Confront
MCQ
Correct answer: Challenge
85
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. After / a long and fun-filled day, / the children / slept themselves peacefully.
MCQ
Correct answer: slept themselves peacefully
86
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Laxuryous
87
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words Geeta is doubtful about getting hired as she is inexperienced at this job.
MCQ
Correct answer: Novice
88
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. a) is credited with saying b) do not dry your feet c) If you want to leave your footprint on the sands of time, d) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India
MCQ
Correct answer: d,a,c,b
89
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Arguement
90
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The writer declares that __________ children of their childhood is a criminal act.
MCQ
Correct answer: robbing
91
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Detrimental
MCQ
Correct answer: Harmless
92
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Blow up
MCQ
Correct answer: To destroy by an explosion
93
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Dwarf
MCQ
Correct answer: Giant
94
From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. Small drops trickled down the red and yellow tassels of cannopies and dampened the heads of little boys.
MCQ
Correct answer: cannopies
95
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. When we believe that our mind is thinking ______ thoughts at the same time, what actually is happening is that __________ thoughts are __________ in such quick ___________ so as to seem simultaneous
MCQ
Correct answer: multiple, myriad, alternating, succession
96
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: distinguishing
97
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: put
98
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: overcome
99
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: arrive
100
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: accordingly