SSC CHSL 2020 PYQs

Question 1

General EnglishSelect the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Assertion

Accepted Answer

Assertion means a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. 'Declaration' is the closest synonym, meaning a formal or explicit statement.

Question 2

General EnglishSelect the wrongly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Ambasador' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'Ambassador', with a double 's'. The other words are spelled correctly.

Question 3

General EnglishSelect the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No improvement'.As much as a hundred children gathered to celebrate Independence Day.

Accepted Answer

For countable nouns like 'children', 'as many as' is the correct quantifier. 'As much as' is used for uncountable nouns.

Question 4

General EnglishSelect the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence.Over 750000 people from 192 countries have pledged to go Vegan for a month which, they say, would reduce carbon by 45000 tonnes.

Accepted Answer

The sentence discusses reducing carbon. 'Emission' refers to the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation, which fits the context of carbon reduction.

Question 5

Select the wrongly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of 'Faithfuly' is 'Faithfully'. It requires a double 'l' before 'y' when forming the adverb from 'faithful'.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Agile

Accepted Answer

The word 'Agile' means able to move quickly and easily. 'Nimble' has the same meaning, making it the correct synonym.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.For thousands of years, humans have been ....... the Earth, making scars upon the land.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'making scars upon the land' directly implies negative impact. 'Damaging' is the only option that conveys this destructive meaning, fitting the context perfectly.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Holistic

Accepted Answer

Holistic means characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole. Comprehensive means complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Question 9

Select the word which means the same as the group of words  given. Come in the way of

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'come in the way of' means to obstruct or hinder. 'Hamper' accurately conveys this meaning, referring to impeding progress or movement.

Question 10

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.The police beat a number of protestors last night.

Accepted Answer

The active sentence is in simple past tense. To convert to passive, use 'was/were' + past participle. 'Last night' changes to 'the night before' in reported speech, making option 4 correct.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Actions speak louder than words

Accepted Answer

The idiom means that what someone does is more significant and revealing than what they say. Option 3 directly conveys this meaning.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.A dime a dozen

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a dime a dozen' means something is very common and therefore of little value. Option 3, 'Very common', directly reflects this meaning.

Question 13

Select the option that is the passive form of the given sentence.The Principal gave her a warning about coming late to school every day.

Accepted Answer

The active sentence is in simple past tense. To convert to passive, use 'was/were + past participle'. 'She was given' correctly forms the passive voice.

Question 14

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Neeta said, 'Let me see how Pragya performs in her preboard examinations.'

Accepted Answer

The direct speech 'Let me see' changes to 'she wanted to see' in indirect speech. The present tense 'performs' changes to past tense 'performed' following indirect speech rules.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Up in arms

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Up in arms' means to be very angry and protesting about something. Option 1 correctly reflects this meaning.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Furtive

Accepted Answer

The word 'Furtive' means attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble. 'Secretive' is the closest synonym.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Couch Potato

Accepted Answer

A 'couch potato' is an idiom referring to a person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying on a couch, watching television, and doing very little physical activity, hence being lazy.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Agitate

Accepted Answer

Agitate means to make someone troubled or nervous. The most appropriate antonym is 'Calm', which means to make someone tranquil or peaceful.

Question 19

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. An unforseen happening which creates some damage.

Accepted Answer

A 'mishap' is an unforeseen accident or misfortune that causes damage. This perfectly matches the given group of words.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires an adjective to describe the 'amount'. 'Excessive' is the correct adjective form, meaning more than necessary.