SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.In your birthday suit

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'in your birthday suit' means to be naked. It refers to the state one is born in, without clothes.

Question 2

From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.The Gadkaris were a hereditary military class which was garisioned in the Maratha forts.

Accepted Answer

The word 'garisioned' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'garrisoned', with a double 'r' and a double 's'.

Question 3

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.Raman is finding it difficult to adjust as hehas come to a different country from his own country for settling.

Accepted Answer

An 'immigrant' is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. This perfectly describes Raman's situation of settling in a different country.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Pull a long face.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'pull a long face' means to look sad or unhappy. It describes a facial expression indicating disappointment or sorrow.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.A piece of cake

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'A piece of cake' means something that is very easy to do. Therefore, 'An easy task' is the correct meaning.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.Eventually the patientsuccumbedto her illness.

Accepted Answer

The word 'succumbed' means to fail to resist. Its antonym is 'overcame', meaning to successfully deal with or defeat.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.Hisliberalpolicies were responsible for progress in the community.

Accepted Answer

The word 'liberal' means open to new ideas and change. Its direct opposite, 'conservative', means holding to traditional values and cautious about change.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Savage

Accepted Answer

Savage means wild or uncivilized. The direct opposite is 'Civilised', meaning polite and well-developed socially.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.The youth involved in the accident escapedby theskin of his teeth.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'by the skin of his teeth' means to barely escape or succeed, often by a very narrow margin. Option 1 correctly reflects this meaning.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Beat around the bush.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'beat around the bush' means to avoid the main topic or issue, often by talking about irrelevant things.

Question 11

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A person who loves and collects books

Accepted Answer

A 'bibliophile' is specifically defined as a person who loves or collects books. This is a direct vocabulary recall question.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Towards the end of February the weather turned very____________.

Accepted Answer

The word 'mild' best describes weather that is not too cold or too hot, which is typical for late February. The other options do not fit the context.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Profess

Accepted Answer

To 'profess' means to declare openly or affirm. Therefore, 'Declare' is the most appropriate synonym, as it shares this core meaning of making something known publicly.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Show methe betterdress in the shop.

Accepted Answer

When comparing more than two items, the superlative degree of an adjective is used. 'Best' is the superlative form of 'good', and it should be preceded by 'the'.

Question 15

In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.

Accepted Answer

The context implies negative actions for financial benefit. 'Indulged' (लिप्त) fits 'illegal practices' and 'monetary' (मौद्रिक) fits 'gain', making option 2 the most appropriate choice.

Question 16

Select the sentence which has no spelling error.

Accepted Answer

Option 2 is the only sentence where all words, especially 'pharmaceutical', are spelled correctly. The other options contain spelling errors.

Question 17

Sentence of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.A. These great leaders never escaped from their responsibilities and challenges because they knew greatness would come through great responsibilities.B. Leadership is one of the crucial elements in the field of management because most of the tie success or failure depends on the managerial skills of a leader.C. There are not many leaders in the present world because, unlike ancient times, people are not ready to accept responsibilities.D. Ancient India produced millions of people with leadership because it is an inner part of Indian culture to create leaders in every sphere of life. Chandragupta Mourya, Gandhi, Buddha, Bose etc. were leaders on this soil.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces the topic of leadership. C contrasts present with ancient times regarding leadership. D elaborates on ancient Indian leadership. A connects to the 'great leaders' mentioned in D, forming a coherent flow.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Scared

Accepted Answer

The word 'Scared' means feeling fear or anxiety. Among the given options, 'Afraid' is the most appropriate synonym as it also means feeling fear.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.The coach was tryingto twist the player’s armby asking him to practice throughout the day.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to twist someone's arm' means to persuade or force someone to do something they are reluctant to do. Option 1 correctly reflects this meaning.

Question 20

Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank.A diary entry is a _____________ account of one's day and is a very useful tool for celebrities.

Accepted Answer

The word 'personal' correctly completes the sentence, meaning 'belonging to or affecting a particular person'. It fits the context of a diary entry.