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SSC CHSL Exam 2021 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 26 May, 2022 Shift 2) (English)
SSC CHSL Exam 2021 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 26 May, 2022 Shift 2) (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? 17, 20, 60, 64, 256, 261, 1305,?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1311
2
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1.Beginner 2.Beheld 3.Beggar 4.Belief 5.Behind
MCQ
Correct answer: 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
3
Seven friends P, Q, R, S, T, U and V, each has a different age. P is older than only U and R. R is older than U. Q is older than S but younger than T. T is not the oldest among all. The age of how many persons is between the ages of Q and R?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
4
In a certain code language, 'Read the code' is coded as '18 20 3', 'Decode the code' is coded as '4 20 3' and 'code is easy' is coded as '3 9 5'. How will 'make one code' be coded in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: 13 15 3
5
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown r 7 hf 39
MCQ
Correct answer: 1 pt 3 a
6
Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes. Doctors, Fathers, Mothers
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
7
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 7843256274
MCQ
Correct answer: +,×,−,=,×
8
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 230 1 5 16 41 21
MCQ
Correct answer: ×, ÷, +, –, =
9
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown. bsg 379
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
10
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 4143973254*30
MCQ
Correct answer: ×,+,−,=, ×,+
11
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: 9 : 639
12
Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks, will complete the letter series. _ P N I E X _ N I E Y P N _ E Z P _ I _
MCQ
Correct answer: W P I N E
13
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. BROWSER : SERWBRO :: CAPTURE : URETCAP :: DESKTOP : ?
MCQ
Correct answer: TOPKDES
14
Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the signs and to balance the given equation. 93653561440
MCQ
Correct answer: –,+,×,÷, =
15
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: 6 : 36
16
If I denotes ‘÷’, J denotes ‘×’, K denotes ‘−’ and L denotes ‘+’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? 42 L 18 K (7 J 4) L (21 I 3) J 9 L 22 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 117
17
Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. _ a _ _ W a L W _ L _ W a L _ a _a W _ L
MCQ
Correct answer: W L a a a W L a
18
A paper is folded and cut as shown How will it appear when unfolded?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
19
Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at XY as shown ZWT 135
MCQ
Correct answer: CEITWS
20
How many squares are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 18
21
A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
22
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 fourth term related to third term. 14:21::6:9::12:?
MCQ
Correct answer: 18
23
If 20 July 2021 was Tuesday, then what was the day of the week on 28 November 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Sunday
24
In a certain code language, ‘RACE’ is written as ‘AREC’, and ‘PEAK’ is written as ‘EPKA’. How will ‘CORE’ be written in that language?
MCQ
Correct answer: OCER
25
If ‘A’ denotes ‘+’, ‘B’ denotes ‘×’, ‘C’ denotes ‘–’ and ‘D’ denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation? 71 A 3 B 2 C 6 B (65 D 13) C 7 B4 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: 19
Section 2
General Awareness
25 questions
Section Test
26
Guru Padmaja Reddy was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022 for her contributions to which of the following dance forms?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kuchipudi
27
_________’s ‘The Year of the Runaways’ follows the lives of three migrant workers who flee India to look for work in England.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sunjeev Sahota
28
Who among the following was popularly known as ‘Gurudev’ for his expertise in binding together elements of Indian classical music and folk pieces to suit the western tunes entailed with precision along with his expertise in other art domains?
MCQ
Correct answer: Rabindranath Tagore
29
As of December 2021, how many sports infrastructure projects of various categories have been sanctioned in the North Eastern Region under the ‘Khelo India’ scheme?
MCQ
Correct answer: 62
30
Which state has the highest length (in km) of national highways as per the data of 2017?
MCQ
Correct answer: Maharashtra
31
Identify the INCORRECT pair with respect to the substances and their specific heat capacity (J kg-1K-1) at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.
MCQ
Correct answer: Water – 1200
32
___________ demand for money arises mainly due to the uncertainty of future receipts and expenses.
MCQ
Correct answer: Precautionary
33
‘In The Afternoon of Time: An Autobiography’ was written by which of the following Indian poets of the 20th century?
MCQ
Correct answer: Harivansh Rai Bachchan
34
The Asian Games 2022 will be organised in which of the following countries?
MCQ
Correct answer: China
35
What was the theme for the International Day for Older persons 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Digital Equity for all Ages
36
The Eld's deer subspecies, which is classified as endangered in the IUCN Red List, is found only in the:
MCQ
Correct answer: Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur
37
Which of the following is a group of primitive vertebrates having a large jawless sucking mouth, no limbs or paired fins and a completely cartilaginous skeleton with a persistent notochord?
MCQ
Correct answer: Cyclostomata
38
The South Indian film dance choreographer, K Shivashankar, won which of the following prestigious awards in 2010 for the best choreography in the Telugu film Magadheera?
MCQ
Correct answer: National Film Award
39
Mohanan Chandrasekaran, an awardee of Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi, is a __________ player of Carnatic classical music.
MCQ
Correct answer: Violin
40
Who among the following dancers is the first transwoman to receive a Padma Shri Award for her contribution to Indian Classical dance?
MCQ
Correct answer: Narthaki Nataraj
41
How many members of the Legislative Council are there in the state of Karnataka?
MCQ
Correct answer: 75
42
The particles of which metal on heating to the boiling point of $357^\circ$C go from liquid state to gas state?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mercury
43
Sonal Mansingh is a prominent Indian classical dancer who specialises in __________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Bharatanatyam and Odissi
44
Who is the author of the famous Marathi novel ‘Mrityunjay’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Shivaji Sawant
45
Ustad Zakir Hussain, Ustad Allah Rakha, Ustad Sabir Khan, Pt. Kishan Maharaj are known for which of the following instruments?
MCQ
Correct answer: Tabla
46
Who is NOT an awardee of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021?
MCQ
Correct answer: Mandeep Singh
47
Ustad Amir Khan belonged to which of the following Gharanas?
MCQ
Correct answer: Indore
48
Lake Baikal, the world's largest freshwater lake (by volume) and the world's deepest lake with a depth of 1620 m (5315 ft), is located in which country?
MCQ
Correct answer: Russia
49
What do you call the water holding compounds produced in large quantities by marine brown and red algae?
MCQ
Correct answer: Hydrocolloids
50
Which of the following countries will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026?
MCQ
Correct answer: The USA, Canada, Mexico
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
Section Test
51
The difference between a number and the square root of the number is 2. The number is:
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
52
If a^2- 4 a+ 1= - 0, then the value of a? + a +=+ is: a 2
MCQ
Correct answer: 18
53
what is the value of (x 3 If (x -
MCQ
Correct answer: 19 19 27
54
If the average marks of three batches of 30, 50 and 70 students is 55, 70 and 70 respectively, then the average marks of all the students is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 67
55
Which of the following options is divisible by 11?
MCQ
Correct answer: 28171
56
Compute the compound interest on ₹ 8,400 for one and half years at 12% rate of interest per annum, compounded half yearly.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹ 1,604.50
57
Triangles ABC and PQR are similar to each other. If m(BC) = 5 cm, m(QR) = 12.5 cm, and m(PQ) 6.25 cm, find m AB
MCQ
Correct answer: 5 cm
58
If x : y = 1 : 2, find the value of (2x + 4y) : (x + 4y).
MCQ
Correct answer: 10 : 9
59
The speed of a train is 108 km/h. The distance covered by the train in 11 seconds will be:
MCQ
Correct answer: 330 m
60
The base of a 12 m-high wooden solid cone has a circumference of 44 m. Find its volume.
MCQ
Correct answer: 616 cm3
61
A man takes 16 days to complete a project. A woman does the same work in 12 days. They started the work together on alternate days and the man worked on the first day. How much time will they take to complete the work?
MCQ
Correct answer: 55 days
62
Find the area of the triangle whose sides are 5 cm, 12 cm and 13 cm.
MCQ
Correct answer: 30 cm2
63
The value of tan $48^\circ$. tan $23^\circ$. tan 420. tan 670
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
64
Studythegivenpie-chart and answer the question that follows The pie-chart shows the data for A, B, O, AB blood groups of 24 o donors. 1200 AB 900 $70^\circ$ 809 The ratio of the donors of blood group O ' to the average of the donors of groups A and AB ' is
MCQ
Correct answer: 1 : 1
65
The table below provides information about the distribution of students from three diffrent schools who are enrolled with three diffrent coaching centres in a town Coaching Centre Total no of students who Percentage of students have enrolled in the who have enrolled in the coaching centre given coaching centre from different schools 70 30 22 15 50 32 24 29 300 25 34 18 35% of the students in Coaching centre R are female.20% of the female students enrolled with centre R are school M What is the number of male students from school M who have enrolled with Coaching centre R
MCQ
Correct answer: 81
66
Rohan scored 70 and 75 marks in the first two tests. How many marks should he score in the third test to get an average of 70 marks?
MCQ
Correct answer: 65
67
Harsh purchased a scooter for ₹48,000. He sold it at a loss of 15%. With that money he purchased another scooter and sold it at a profit of 22.5%. What is his overall loss/profit percentage?
MCQ
Correct answer: Profit 4.125%
68
The marked price of a toy was ₹4,875. Successive discounts of 28% and 30% were offered on it during a clearance sale. What was the selling price of the toy?
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹2,457
69
Find the sum of money which when increased by 15% becomes ₹19,320.
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹16,800
70
After successive discounts of 25% and 10% a shirt was sold for ₹480. What was the original price of the shirt (Nearest to a ₹)?
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹711
71
band c is the same as the mean of the numbers The mean of three numbers and x. The value of 3 x is (where a, b, c are positive numbers):
MCQ
Correct answer: a+2b+2c
72
In a class, the ratio of the number of boys to that of the girls is 11∶9. 30% of the boys and 20% of the girls passed an exam. Find the percentage of students who passed the exam.
MCQ
Correct answer: 25.5%
73
If the ratio of the volumes of two cones is 11:16 and the ratio of the radii of their bases is 3:4, then the ratio of their heights will be:
MCQ
Correct answer: 11 : 9
74
The number 2143251 is divisible by:
MCQ
Correct answer: 7
75
In a school, a survey is taken on sports loving children as given in the following table Any student who loves one sport is understood to dislike the other sport. What is the difference between the number of boys and the number of girls in the school? Cricket Soccer 542 Boys 438 Girls 358 372
MCQ
Correct answer: 250
Section 4
English Comprehension
25 questions
Section Test
76
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Variance
MCQ
Correct answer: Harmony
77
Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word He is inclined to stay with the present organisation.
MCQ
Correct answer: motivated
78
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. One should work hard than others to succeed.
MCQ
Correct answer: harder than
79
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Pygmalion was written by GB Shaw.
MCQ
Correct answer: GB Shaw wrote Pygmalion.
80
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. There is many ways / to make / a stranger feel / welcome in the community.
MCQ
Correct answer: There is many ways
81
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Mamorial
82
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Robin has less marbles than George.
MCQ
Correct answer: fewer marbles
83
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The minute you start _______ and tolerating __________, it becomes the new norm and the slide begins and therefore, we must constantly __________ to give our best and be recognised, not simply aim to do just enough to ___________ that we don’t get found out.
MCQ
Correct answer: compromising, mediocrity, strive, ensure
84
Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank. Which________does the minister take to reach the Assembly?
MCQ
Correct answer: route
85
Select the sentence which has no spelling error.
MCQ
Correct answer: Neeta represented Global School in the state level debate competition.
86
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who is well-versed in the knowledge of plants
MCQ
Correct answer: Botanist
87
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Collaegue
88
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Win laurels
MCQ
Correct answer: To gain honour
89
Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. The youth involved in the accident escaped by the skin of his teeth.
MCQ
Correct answer: Barely managed to escape
90
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The teacher said, “the sun raises in the east every day”.
MCQ
Correct answer: the sun rises in the east
91
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Equillibrium
92
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Encouregement
93
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Ramu went with his friends on a trip to ___________ new paths.
MCQ
Correct answer: explore
94
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence. I was carried by her rapturous song.
MCQ
Correct answer: carried away
95
Identify the option that arranges the given parts in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. a) Non-verbal communication is a means b) This is possible by using visual clues c) By which you are able to communicate without speaking d) Such as facial expressions, eye-contact, postures, gestures etc.
MCQ
Correct answer: a,c,b,d
96
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.
MCQ
Correct answer: Process
97
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.
MCQ
Correct answer: afforestation
98
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.
MCQ
Correct answer: Endeavour
99
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4.
MCQ
Correct answer: ecologically
100
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.
MCQ
Correct answer: concentration