SSC CHSL 2015 PYQs

Question 1

This area suffers from __________

Accepted Answer

The correct word to describe a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortage, is 'drought'. Options 1, 2, and 4 are misspellings or refer to different concepts.

Question 2

One must (a)/ Obey one’s (b)/ Teachers (c)/ No Error (d).

Accepted Answer

The sentence is grammatically correct. 'One's' is the correct possessive pronoun for 'one', and the verb 'obey' is used correctly. There are no errors.

Question 3

the first public performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a film

Accepted Answer

The term 'Premiere' specifically refers to the first public performance of a musical, theatrical work, or film. It perfectly matches the definition provided.

Question 4

To shun evil company

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to shun' means to deliberately avoid or keep away from. Therefore, 'to give up evil company' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 5

She always fed (a)/ her children's (b)/ before she fed her dog (c)/ No Error (d).

Accepted Answer

The error is in part (b). 'Children's' is incorrect; the possessive form of 'children' is 'children's'. The sentence should use 'children' as a plural noun, not possessive.

Question 6

The agreement between the management and the workers  was drafted by an advisory board.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in passive voice (was drafted). To convert it to active voice, we need to use the simple past tense (drafted) with the subject 'An advisory board'.

Question 7

Back to square one

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Back to square one' means to return to the beginning of a process or activity, implying a need to start over.

Question 8

He has madea dog’s breakfastof these accounts

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a dog's breakfast' means a complete mess or a state of utter confusion. Therefore, option 1 is the correct meaning.

Question 9

Put up the tent

Accepted Answer

The given sentence is an imperative. To change an imperative sentence into passive voice, the structure 'Let + object + be + past participle' is used. Thus, 'Let the tent be put up' is correct.

Question 10

As the crow files

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'as the crow flies' refers to the shortest distance between two points, which is a straight line, ignoring obstacles.

Question 11

You will be reminded ofthe seamy sideof life if you visit the slum tenements

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'seamy side' refers to the unpleasant or sordid aspects of life. Therefore, 'the unpleasant aspects' is the correct meaning.

Question 12

All orders must ___________ the rules

Accepted Answer

The subject 'orders' is plural, requiring the base form of the verb 'conform'. The correct preposition to use with 'conform' is 'to', making 'conform to' the right choice.

Question 13

I. The narmada Dam ProjectP. Many of whomQ. The most deprived sectionsR. Will displace some peopleS. Happen to belong to some of6. Of indian society.

Accepted Answer

Start with 'The Narmada Dam Project' (I) followed by 'will displace some people' (R). Then, 'many of whom' (P) refers to the displaced people, and 'happen to belong to some of' (S) connects to 'the most deprived sections' (Q) of Indian society.

Question 14

If you are no spring chicken, you are

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'no spring chicken' means someone is no longer young. It refers to age, not energy or experience directly.

Question 15

This house______ ten rooms.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'This house' is singular, requiring a singular verb form. 'Consists of' is the correct singular present tense form, indicating composition.

Question 16

To strike a chord

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to strike a chord' means to evoke a feeling of familiarity or sympathy. Option 3 correctly captures this meaning.

Question 17

Have you even _____ the wolf cry ?

Accepted Answer

The auxiliary verb 'have' requires the past participle form of the main verb. 'Heard' is the past participle of 'hear'.

Question 18

As the doctor ____________ into the room, the nurse handed him the temperature chart of the patient.

Accepted Answer

The action of the doctor entering the room is a completed past action, immediately followed by another past action (nurse handing the chart). Simple past tense is appropriate.

Question 19

I. In his life timeP. and immense wealthQ. Manpassant earned world-wide fameR. untimely end to the brilliantS. But unfortunately, insanity brought an6. Career of this great genius

Accepted Answer

Start with 'Manpassant earned world-wide fame' (Q). Follow with 'and immense wealth' (P). Then, 'But unfortunately, insanity brought an' (S), leading to 'untimely end to the brilliant' (R).

Question 20

ours is ajoinedfamily

Accepted Answer

The correct word to describe a family that lives together is 'joint'. 'Joint family' is a common idiom for an extended family.