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SSC CHSL Exam 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 01 Jul, 2024 Shift 1) (English)
SSC CHSL Exam 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 01 Jul, 2024 Shift 1) (English) with official questions, answers, and practice mock test.
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Section 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25 questions
Section Test
1
Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two set of pairs given below Both pairs follow the same pattern DFG:IKL MOP:RTU
MCQ
Correct answer: TVW:YAB
2
96 is related to 16 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 156 is related to 26. To which of the following is 228 related following the same logic? (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: 38
3
In a certain code language, BEAM is coded as 2349 and MEAN is coded as 4327.What is the code for N in that language
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
4
series.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
5
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (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.) (10, 5, 20) (14, 7, 28)
MCQ
Correct answer: (22, 11, 44)
6
What would be the symbol on the opposite side of ' if the given sheet is folded to form a cube?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
7
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
8
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 keys are chains. All chains are locks. No lock is a rock. Conclusions: (I) No rock is a key. (II) At least some keys are locks.
MCQ
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows
9
What would be the letter on the opposite side of Y'if the given sheet is folded to form a cube?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
10
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below RTYZXC 57
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
11
Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)
MCQ
Correct answer: OXC
12
‘A + B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’. ‘A – B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’. ‘A × B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. ‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’. In ‘T × X ÷ Y + Z’, how is T related to Z using the same meaning of the mathematical operators as given above?
MCQ
Correct answer: Father
13
If the year is NOT a leap year, then how is the last day of the year and first day of the same year related?
MCQ
Correct answer: They are the same.
14
Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 74 – 52 + (39 ÷ 13) × 16 + (14 ÷ 2) = 106 (NOTE: Numbers must be interchanged and not the constituent digits e.g. if 2 and 3 are to be interchanged in the equation 43 × 3 + 4 ÷ 2, then interchanged equation is 43 × 2 + 4 ÷ 3)
MCQ
Correct answer: 52 and 39
15
The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word ‘VIRTUAL’ is arranged in English alphabetical order?
MCQ
Correct answer: One
16
In a certain code language, ‘strong and mighty’ is written as ‘ui yv tk’ and ‘soft yet strong’ is written as ‘hd tk bw’. How is ‘strong’ written in the given language?
MCQ
Correct answer: tk
17
If ‘U’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘D’ stands for ‘×’, ‘B’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘T’ stands for ‘–’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 13 T 26 U 13 D 24 B 7 = ?
MCQ
Correct answer: –28
18
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will logically complete the series. A _ A _ C A B _ B _ A _ _ B C A B A _ C
MCQ
Correct answer: BBACBAB
19
What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if +and -"are interchanged and x 162 X 9 452 7 9 2
MCQ
Correct answer: 407
20
Six numbers 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are written on different faces of a dice. Two positions of this dice are shown in the figure Which is the number on the face opposite to the face containing 6?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 4]
21
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
MCQ
Correct answer: 14
22
e in place of the question What should mark (?) in the given s come series? 40 18 10
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 2]
23
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: GNER
24
What should come in place of? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? FNV LUE XIWV DPF
MCQ
Correct answer: RBN
25
I come in place of the question mark What should (?) in the given series? 129 128 124 115 99
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
Section 2
General Awareness
25 questions
Section Test
26
What is the balance of trade of a country?
MCQ
Correct answer: Difference between imports and exports
27
With which of the following states is the Bhatiali folk music, which is mostly sung by the fishermen, associated?
MCQ
Correct answer: West Bengal
28
growth rate of India's population The 1 has been declining since
MCQ
Correct answer: 1981
29
Who has the power to regulate the right of citizenship in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Parliament
30
The peninsular plateau of India was a part of which continent earlier?
MCQ
Correct answer: Africa
31
In which year did Johannes Nicolaus Bronsted and Thomas Martin Lowry propose the fundamental concept of acids and bases?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1923
32
Sakewa is a religious festival celebrated by the Kirat Khambu Rai community of ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sikkim
33
The five-year plans for India with their duration are given below. Which of the following is correctly matched (a) Second five year plan 1956 57 to 1960 61 (b) Third five-year plan 1961 62 t 01965 66 (c) Fourth five year plan 1966 67 to 1970 71
MCQ
Correct answer: Both a and b
34
Who among the following was the author of ‘Brihat Katha Kosh’?
MCQ
Correct answer: Harisena
35
Daler Mehndi is primarily a famous singer of pop songs in which Indian language?
MCQ
Correct answer: Punjabi
36
Where can you find the emoticons in an instant messaging conversation window?
MCQ
Correct answer: At the bottom of the chat window
37
In the context of DNA, which of the following principles governs the process of transcription?
MCQ
Correct answer: The principle of complementarity
38
National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) is located at ______.
MCQ
Correct answer: Arunachal Pradesh
39
In which year has India hosted the Asian Games for the first time?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1951
40
As of March 2024, who among the following is the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal?
MCQ
Correct answer: Prakash Shrivastava
41
Langvir Nritya is a folk dance from the state of _____.
MCQ
Correct answer: Uttarakhand
42
Which of the following states/UTs has the first 100% fully digital literate Panchayat in India?
MCQ
Correct answer: Kerala
43
Former minister of the state and former president of BJP alliance partner IPFT _____________ received the Padma Shri award (posthumously) in 2023.
MCQ
Correct answer: Narendra Chandra Debbarma
44
According to the Census of India 2011, most people had out-migrated from _____ to other states in India.`
MCQ
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
45
Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
MCQ
Correct answer: Dayanand Saraswati
46
In which part of the Constitution will you find the six broad categories of Fundamental Rights?
MCQ
Correct answer: Part III
47
The financial year in India starts from 1st April and ends on ________.
MCQ
Correct answer: 31st March
48
Geoid is the ________ of earth.
MCQ
Correct answer: shape
49
How many squares are there on a chessboard?
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 1]
50
Average function is listed in the drop-down menu of which of the following tools?
MCQ
Correct answer: Auto Sum function
Section 3
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
Section Test
51
A man spent 60% of his salary on household expenses, 20% of his salary on rent and out of remaining salary, he donated 80% to a trust. If he is left with ₹20,000, then what is his salary?
MCQ
Correct answer: 5,00,000
52
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 8 days
53
Two parallel chords on the same side of the centre of a circle are 12 cm and 20 cm long and the radius of the circle is 5 V 13 cm. What is the distance between the chords
MCQ
Correct answer: 2 cm
54
A company has five plants for manufacturing spare parts. Each plant manufactures local quality and export quality. What is the ratio of the production of local quality and export quality units of the highest manufacturing plant?
MCQ
Correct answer: 3 : 1
55
The surface area of a cube is 486 cm2 Find the volume.
MCQ
Correct answer: 729 cm 3
56
Given that the perimeters of two similar triangles, ∆ABC and ∆DEF, are 24 cm and 9 cm, respectively, and DE = 3 cm, what is the ratio between the area of ∆ABC and that of ∆DEF?
MCQ
Correct answer: 64 : 9
57
Which of the following is a correct statement?
MCQ
Correct answer: If two circles touch each other, the point of contact lies on the line joining the two centres.
58
What will be the least value of x so that the 5-digit number 627x5 becomes divisible by 9?
MCQ
Correct answer: 7
59
The ratio of the diameters of two spheres is given as 1 : 4. The larger sphere is melted and 125 identical spheres are made out of the molten material. The smaller sphere is melted and 27 identical spheres are made out of the molten material. If the ratio of the volume of each of the 125 identical spheres to the volume of each of the 27 identical spheres is given as 1 : m, what is the value of m?
MCQ
Correct answer: 125 1728
60
A motorcycle covered the first 60 km of its journey at an average speed of 40 km/h. The speed of the motorcycle for covering the rest of the journey, i.e. 90 km, was 45 km/h. During the whole journey, the overall average speed of the motorcycle was:
MCQ
Correct answer: 42 km/h
61
Simplify the following expression. 3 28 35 x 15 4 3 4
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
62
The percentage of students enrolled in different activities in a school which are displayed in the left side pie chart. The total number of students is 5000. In the right-side pie chart, the total number of girls is 1550 and their percentage breakup enrolled in these activities. Total Students Enrolled Girls Enrolled Swim mint Sint m Sw lm ming 14% 167% Drawing Drawing 14% 16% Dancing 2596 Dancing Craft Craft 22%6 2096 24% The number of girls enrolled in Craft forms what per cent of the total number of students in the school
MCQ
Correct answer: 6.82%
63
If co sec A = 2 V 2, then find the value of s in A cosC + cosA s inC
MCQ
Correct answer: [Diagram / Option 3]
64
If equation of line p is x + y = 5 and that of line q is x − y = 3, what are the coordinates of the point common to both the lines?
MCQ
Correct answer: (4, 1)
65
If PQ and PR are the two tangents to a circle with center O, and ∠QOR=$150^\circ$, then ∠QPR is equal to:
MCQ
Correct answer: $30^\circ$
66
A shopkeeper marks up the price of the oil by 40% and uses a faulty machine which measures 15% less. If the shopkeeper gives a discount of 32%, the profit loss percentage is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 12% Profit
67
The given table shows the percentage of marks obtained by 5 students in different subjects Study the table and answer the question that follows Maxim tum marks are given beside subject Subjects Physics Maths Music Hindi Botany 300 Students 300 100 100 200 80 Ram 60 90 60 95 Shy am 90 80 70 40 So han 70 90 95 75 Mohan 80 70 95 80 Karn 90 50 85 85 80 What are the marks in percentage obtained by Mohan
MCQ
Correct answer: 74.5%
68
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 135
69
In how many years will the simple interest on a sum of money be equal to the principal at the rate of 2 号 % per annum?
MCQ
Correct answer: 35 years
70
Study the given pie-charts and answer the question that follows. The pie-charts show the data of students progress after graduation. Based on the data of students Ph D M Phil Other i 34% Other 48% PG 39% Entrep rene ur 14% Which two combined have the same number of students as the other
MCQ
Correct answer: P.G. + Ph.D.
71
If Arun’s salary was decreased by 50% and subsequently increased by 50%, then how much per cent did he lose?
MCQ
Correct answer: 25%
72
[Image / Diagram based question]
MCQ
Correct answer: 284%
73
A largest possible sphere is carved from a cube of side 14 cm. What is its volume in cm 3?
MCQ
Correct answer: 1437
74
A man walking at the speed of 5 km/h covers a certain distance in 3 hours 45 minutes. If he covers the same distance by a cycle in 2 hours 10 minutes, then the speed of the cycle in km/h is:
MCQ
Correct answer: 26
75
Mohan gets 12% increase in his sale amount in the first year and 15% increase in the second year, with that his present sale is ₹1,28,800. What was his sale two years ago?
MCQ
Correct answer: ₹1,00,000
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. The couple / preferred to walk / until the last house / of the town.
MCQ
Correct answer: until the last house
77
The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Passengers started behaving / violent when / they were asked / to leave the bus station.
MCQ
Correct answer: violent when
78
Select the sentence in the future tense.
MCQ
Correct answer: I will be twenty five next Sunday.
79
The underlined phrase in the given sentence has been used incorrectly. Select the option that can correctly replace the underlined segment. I am down with her complaints.
MCQ
Correct answer: fed up with
80
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
MCQ
Correct answer: eating Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2) ________ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3) ________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4) ________ . He (5) ________ Aunt Jennys face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.” SubQuestion No : 6
81
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
MCQ
Correct answer: asked Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2) ________ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3) ________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4) ________ . He (5) ________ Aunt Jennys face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.” SubQuestion No : 7
82
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
MCQ
Correct answer: talent
83
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
MCQ
Correct answer: suspicion Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2) ________ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3) ________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4) ________ . He (5) ________ Aunt Jennys face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.” SubQuestion No : 9
84
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
MCQ
Correct answer: searched
85
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The skunk had a conspicuous spinal stripe.
MCQ
Correct answer: noticeable
86
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Black and white
MCQ
Correct answer: In writing
87
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Would you please support me for once in your life?
MCQ
Correct answer: refute
88
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. The realtors of the new venture sold plots like hot cakes.
MCQ
Correct answer: Sold quickly and in large numbers
89
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
MCQ
Correct answer: Encraoch
90
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In both countries we have leaders of ________ ability.
MCQ
Correct answer: exceptional
91
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 little boy cried with pain when he burnt his fingers.
MCQ
Correct answer: No substitution required
92
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Glory
MCQ
Correct answer: Shame
93
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Yesterday, I ate only a __________ of apples for my dinner.
MCQ
Correct answer: pair
94
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. How can you be so joyless on hearing the news?
MCQ
Correct answer: Blissful
95
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word . Trivial
MCQ
Correct answer: Essential
96
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The documentary explored the historical and cultural significance of the ________(antique) ruins in the region.
MCQ
Correct answer: ancient
97
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. It is a general belief that the female ostrich guard the nest at night.
MCQ
Correct answer: guards the nest at night
98
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Rahul had strong pain in his stomach.
MCQ
Correct answer: severe
99
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. This is best book for children to read.
MCQ
Correct answer: This is the best book
100
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a spelling error. I begged him / to reconcider / the decision but / he refused to yield.
MCQ
Correct answer: to reconcider