SSC CHSL 2020 PYQs

Question 1

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. That which is no longer useful

Accepted Answer

The word 'redundant' correctly describes something that is no longer needed or useful. It directly matches the given phrase.

Question 2

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. In order to buy that bicycle, he plans to win some prize money by teaching an illiterate person how to read and write.B. He needs a bicycle to win the bicycle race which would help pay off his father's debt.C. The film 'Douch' is about a young Iranian village boy.D. But the only illiterate person is a 90 year old woman who is ill-tempered and doesn't wish to learn anything.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C introduces the subject (the film and the boy). Sentence B explains the boy's need. Sentence A details his plan to fulfill that need. Sentence D presents a challenge to his plan.

Question 3

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Combine to form a whole

Accepted Answer

To 'combine to form a whole' means to bring parts together into a complete unit. 'Integrate' perfectly captures this meaning, signifying the unification of elements.

Question 4

Given below are four jumbled sentence. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. While an average person lives up to 72 years of age, the life expectancy of doctors is only about 59 years, the shocking IMA study concluded.B. The sudden death of Dr. Meena Kumar at an International Conference in London after suffering a cardiac arrest has alarmed the medical community.C. She was a well-known medico recognised for her services as a consultant neurologist with a career of over 25 years.D. Her death brings to the fore the fact that even doctors have risky life-styles and a hard life, a study by the Indian MedicalAssociation conducted on doctors, said.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces Dr. Meena Kumar's death. C describes her. D links her death to doctors' lifestyles. A provides supporting data from an IMA study, logically following D.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.There should be ..... punishment for rule breakers.

Accepted Answer

The word 'severe' correctly describes the intensity of punishment required for rule-breakers, implying strictness and seriousness. The other options are grammatically or contextually incorrect.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Interspersed

Accepted Answer

Interspersed means to scatter among or between other things. Therefore, 'Scattered' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 7

In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Your skill lie in cheering up people who are stressed out, wound up or generally just annoyed.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'skill' is singular, so the verb should be 'lies' instead of 'lie' to maintain subject-verb agreement. The correct phrase is 'Your skill lies'.

Question 8

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Sitab asked his mother, "Has it been snowing all night?"

Accepted Answer

When converting direct speech in present perfect continuous to indirect speech, the tense changes to past perfect continuous. 'Has it been snowing' becomes 'if it had been snowing'.

Question 9

In the sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.Our twenty-first century society expects all relevant information to simply be handing to us.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires a passive infinitive structure. 'To be' should be followed by the past participle form of the verb, which is 'handed', not 'handing'.

Question 10

Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.Aryan told Sriram, "Don't worry I can be able to climb on that tree to reach the fruit."

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'can be able to' is redundant. 'Can' already implies ability, so 'be able to' is unnecessary. Use either 'can' or 'be able to', but not both.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Surveillance

Accepted Answer

Surveillance means close observation. Its antonym would be a lack of observation or attention. Neglect, meaning to pay no attention, is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 12

In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.My hotel in Goa had a wonderful view of the sea in the window.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in the prepositional phrase 'in the window'. The correct preposition should be 'from' to indicate the source of the view, making it 'from the window'.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence. He is your brother, ........ ?

Accepted Answer

The sentence is positive, so the question tag must be negative. The subject is 'he' and the auxiliary verb is 'is', leading to 'isn't he'.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence.Padamse worked like a mathematician and was a true ....... who experimented with numerous mediums.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes someone who 'experimented with numerous mediums' and 'worked like a mathematician'. 'Visionary' best fits this context, implying foresight and innovative thinking.

Question 15

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Using right and left hand equally well

Accepted Answer

The term 'Ambidextrous' specifically describes a person who can use both hands equally well. This is a direct vocabulary definition.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Diligent

Accepted Answer

Diligent means showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. Untiring means continuing without tiring; indefatigable. Thus, 'Untiring' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 17

Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.   Have I ever told you what lovely pickles my grandmother used to made when she was in Visakhapatnam?

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'used to' must be followed by the base form of the verb (infinitive). Therefore, 'used to made' should be 'used to make'.

Question 18

Four jumbled sentence are given. Select the option that gives their correct order.A. The minimum temperature in the national capital dropped yesterday as cold North westerly winds continued to blow in form the hills.B. North India has been witnessing a harsh winter this year.C. However, experts said the minimum temperatures would increase over the next few days due to a cloud cover.D. A favourable outcome of the wind factor was that there was a slight decrease in air pollution levels due to the wind speeds.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces the general topic of harsh winter in North India. Sentence A then specifies the effect on the national capital. Sentence D provides a related positive outcome of the wind. Sentence C offers a contrasting future prediction.

Question 19

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Something that is genuine

Accepted Answer

The word 'genuine' means real or authentic. Among the given options, 'Authentic' is the direct synonym, meaning true or original.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence.The teacher the student for cheating.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a negative action towards cheating. 'Rebuked' means to express sharp disapproval or criticism, which fits the context perfectly for a teacher's reaction.