SSC CHSL 2020 PYQs

Question 1

................ refers to money that has already been spent and which cannot be recovered.

Accepted Answer

The term 'sunk cost' precisely describes money already spent that cannot be recovered, making it the correct economic term for the blank.

Question 2

In which of the following years did Sarojini Naidu preside over the Indian National Congress session?

Accepted Answer

Sarojini Naidu presided over the Indian National Congress session in 1925. This was a significant event as she was the first Indian woman to hold this position.

Question 3

How many times did Mahmud of Ghazni invade India?

Accepted Answer

Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India 17 times between 1000 and 1027 AD. This is a direct historical fact.

Question 4

With which of the following sports is Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth associated?

Accepted Answer

Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth is a well-known Indian professional badminton player. This is a direct general knowledge question.

Question 5

The novel 'Chanakya' which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2019 was in which language?

Accepted Answer

The novel 'Chanakya' by Debabrata Das won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2019 and was written in Assamese language.

Question 6

......... is no longer considered as a planet within Earth's Solar system.

Accepted Answer

Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union, making it no longer a full planet in our solar system.

Question 7

Goods and Services Tax (GST) was enacted by Parliament vide ......... Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 on September 8,2016.

Accepted Answer

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was enacted through the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016. This is a direct factual recall.

Question 8

As of January 2020, who among the following had the distinction of having scored the most goals at a single tournament in the entire history of FIFA World Cup?

Accepted Answer

Just Fontaine holds the record for most goals in a single FIFA World Cup tournament, scoring 13 goals in 1958. This is a factual recall question.

Question 9

Which of the following Bollywood veterans was chosen for the 66th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2018 ?

Accepted Answer

The 66th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2018 was conferred upon Amitabh Bachchan for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

Question 10

What is the symbol of tin?

Accepted Answer

The chemical symbol for Tin is 'Sn', derived from its Latin name 'Stannum'. This is a direct recall of a basic chemistry fact.

Question 11

With which neighboring country does Gujarat share its border?

Accepted Answer

Gujarat shares its western border with Pakistan. This is a direct geographical fact about India's states and their international boundaries.

Question 12

In the context of computing, a byte is equal to bits.

Accepted Answer

A byte is a fundamental unit of digital information in computing. It is universally defined as comprising 8 bits.

Question 13

Who among the following lifted the 'WTA Hobart International' tennis trophy with partner Nadia Kichenok in January 2020?

Accepted Answer

Sania Mirza, partnering with Nadia Kichenok, won the WTA Hobart International in January 2020. This is a direct general knowledge fact.

Question 14

In the context of the mesosphere, which of the following statements is not correct?

Accepted Answer

In the mesosphere, temperature decreases with increasing altitude. The statement that temperature rises rapidly is incorrect, as this phenomenon occurs in the thermosphere or stratosphere.

Question 15

What is the approximate speed of sound in distilled water at25°C(77°F)?

Accepted Answer

The speed of sound in distilled water at 25°C is approximately 1498 m/s. This is a standard scientific fact.

Question 16

Which are the biodiversity hotspots of India?(A) Western Ghats(B) North-East India(C) Sunderland

Accepted Answer

India has four major biodiversity hotspots: the Western Ghats, the Himalayas, Indo-Burma, and Sundaland. Therefore, options A, B, and C are all correct.

Question 17

Hardwood trees like sal, teak, neem and shisham (useful for making furniture, transport and constructional material) are found in which type of forests?

Accepted Answer

Hardwood trees like sal, teak, neem, and shisham are characteristic species of Tropical Deciduous Forests, which shed their leaves seasonally. These forests are common in regions with distinct wet and dry seasons.

Question 18

...........is a small, portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer's USB port and functions as a portable hard drive.

Accepted Answer

The description perfectly matches a 'Flash drive', which is a portable USB storage device. The other options are optical discs, not USB-based.

Question 19

Which of the following companies was chosen for the UN Global Climate Action Award in the 'Carbon Neutral Now' category in September 2019?

Accepted Answer

Infosys was recognized with the UN Global Climate Action Award in 2019 under the 'Carbon Neutral Now' category for its commitment to carbon neutrality.

Question 20

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India has a provision for the Constitution of Legislatures in States?

Accepted Answer

Article 168 of the Indian Constitution specifically deals with the constitution of Legislatures in States, outlining their structure and composition.