SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.14 : 21 :: 34 : ? :: 47 : 87

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (First Number * 2) - 7 = Second Number. For 14:21, (14*2)-7 = 28-7 = 21. For 47:87, (47*2)-7 = 94-7 = 87. Applying this to 34, (34*2)-7 = 68-7 = 61.

Question 2

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are marked as Ant, Bat, Cat, Dog, Egg, Fog. Select the word that will be on the face opposite to the one showing 'Fog'

Accepted Answer

In both dice positions, 'Cat' and 'Bat' are common. Therefore, the remaining faces, 'Fog' and 'Egg', must be opposite to each other.

Question 3

The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number-pairs EXCEPT one. Find that odd number-pair.

Accepted Answer

The pattern is n : n³ - n². For 4: 4³-4² = 64-16 = 48. For 6: 6³-6² = 216-36 = 180. For 8: 8³-8² = 512-64 = 448. For 9: 9³-9² = 729-81 = 648. Option 4 is 9:639, which doesn't follow the pattern.

Question 4

In a certain code language, “TAUGHT” is written as “VYWEJR”, and “SIMPLE” is written as “UGONNC”. How will “RETURN” be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is an alternating series of +2 and -2 applied to the positional values of the letters. For RETURN: R(18)+2=T, E(5)-2=C, T(20)+2=V, U(21)-2=S, R(18)+2=T, N(14)-2=L. This results in TCVSTL.

Question 5

If 1stAugust 2009 was a Saturday, then what was the day of the week on 1stAugust 2013?

Accepted Answer

From 1st August 2009 to 1st August 2013, there are 4 years. The leap year is 2012. So, total odd days = 4 (for normal years) + 1 (for leap year 2012) = 5 odd days. Saturday + 5 days = Thursday.

Question 6

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?AAVR, XEQX, ?, RMGJ, OQBP

Accepted Answer

The pattern follows a specific logic for each letter's position. The first letters follow a -3 pattern, second letters +4, third letters -5, and fourth letters +6. Applying this to XEQX gives UILD.

Question 7

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?294, 326, 252, 273, 210, 220, 168, 167, ?

Accepted Answer

The series has two alternating patterns. The first series (294, 252, 210, 168) decreases by 42 each time. The second series (326, 273, 220, 167) decreases by 53 each time. The next number follows the first pattern: 168 - 42 = 126.

Question 8

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.First row: 86, 72, 158Second row: 98, 111, 209Third row: 76, 65, ?(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the number into its constituent digits. For example, 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that the third number in each row is the sum of the first two numbers. So, for the third row, 76 + 65 = 141.

Question 9

In a certain code language, 'HISTORY' is written as ‘SRHGLIB’ and ‘RECORD’ is written as ’IVXLIW’.How will 'ARCHIVE' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

Each letter is replaced by its reverse alphabetical position (A=Z, B=Y, etc.). Apply this rule to ARCHIVE: A=Z, R=I, C=X, H=S, I=R, V=E, E=V. Thus, ARCHIVE becomes ZIXSREV.

Question 10

09 April 2023 is Friday. What will be 30 April 2023?

Accepted Answer

The number of days between April 9 and April 30 is 30 - 9 = 21 days. Since 21 is a multiple of 7 (21 = 3 x 7), the day of the week will be the same.

Question 11

Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks, will complete the letter series._ P N I E X _ N I E Y P N _ E Z P _ I _

Accepted Answer

The series follows a pattern of 'W P N I E X', 'W P N I E Y', 'W P N I E Z'. The missing letters complete this repeating sequence.

Question 12

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the* signs and to balance the given equation.57 * 35 * 7 * 14 * 2 * 43

Accepted Answer

Test each option by applying the signs sequentially. Option 2: 57 + 35 - 7 × 14 ÷ 2 = 43. Following BODMAS, 57 + 35 - 7 × 7 = 43, then 57 + 35 - 49 = 43, which simplifies to 92 - 49 = 43, so 43 = 43. This balances the equation.

Question 13

If 11 July 2020 was Monday, what will be 14 October 2028?

Accepted Answer

Calculate odd days from 11 July 2020 to 14 October 2028. Account for leap years (2020, 2024, 2028). Sum the odd days and find the remainder when divided by 7. Add this to Monday.

Question 14

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?7, 19, 4, ?, 1, 25

Accepted Answer

The series has two alternating patterns. The first pattern is 7, 4, 1 (decreasing by 3). The second pattern is 19, ?, 25. Here, 19 + 3 = 22 and 22 + 3 = 25. So, the missing number is 22.

Question 15

In a certain code language, 'you can do' is written as 'mat hat pat', 'They can work' is written as 'rat pat ant' and 'they do think' is written as 'ant hat cat'. How will 'Think' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

Compare the given statements to find common words and their corresponding codes. 'do' is common in 1st and 3rd, so 'hat' is its code. 'They' is common in 2nd and 3rd, so 'ant' is its code. In 'they do think' (ant hat cat), 'think' must be 'cat'.

Question 16

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?XAPE, BIBU, ?, JYZA, NGLQ

Accepted Answer

Analyze the pattern for each letter's position. First letters: X (+4) B (+4) F (+4) J (+4) N. Second letters: A (+8) I (+8) Q (+8) Y (+8) G. Third letters: P (+10) B (+10) L (+10) Z (+10) L. Fourth letters: E (+16) U (+16) K (+16) A (+16) Q. Thus, FQNK is the answer.

Question 17

In a certain code language, 'PUNCH' is written as 'IDOVQ' and ‘CRACK’ is written as ‘LDBSD’. How will ‘BREAK’ be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The logic is to first reverse the given word and then add 1 to the positional value of each letter. Reversing 'BREAK' gives 'KAERB'. Adding 1 to each letter (K+1, A+1, E+1, R+1, B+1) results in 'LBFSC'.

Question 18

In a certain code language, 'HONEST' is written as 'NTRHUU', and 'LABOUR' is written as 'RFFRWS'. How will 'ENOUGH' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves adding +6, +7, +8, +9, +10, +11 to the letter positions. Applying this to 'ENOUGH' (E+6, N+7, O+8, U+9, G+10, H+11) gives KSSXII.

Question 19

In a certain code language, 'GREEN' is written as 'HTHIS' and ‘SAFFRON’ is written as ‘TCIJWUU’. How will 'WHITE' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +1, +2, +3, +4, +5 for each letter. Applying this to 'WHITE': W+1=X, H+2=J, I+3=L, T+4=X, E+5=J. So, 'WHITE' becomes 'XJLXJ'.

Question 20

In a certain code language, 'PIZZA' is written as 'PZZIA' and 'CHEESE' is written as 'CSEEHE'. How will 'PASTA' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The logic is to keep the first and last letters of the word in their original positions. The letters in between are rearranged alphabetically. For 'PASTA', 'P' and 'A' remain fixed. The middle letters 'A', 'S', 'T' are arranged alphabetically as 'A', 'S', 'T'. So, the code is 'PASTA'. Wait, let me re-check the logic. In 'PIZZA' -> 'PZZIA', middle letters 'I,Z,Z' become 'Z,Z,I' (reverse alphabetical). In 'CHEESE' -> 'CSEEHE', middle letters 'H,E,E,S' become 'S,E,E,H'. This is not reverse alphabetical. The actual logic is: keep the first and last letters fixed. Arrange the middle letters by first writing all consonants in their original order, followed by all vowels in their original order. For 'PASTA', middle letters are 'A,S,T'. Consonants: 'S,T'. Vowel: 'A'. So, it becomes 'P' + 'S' + 'T' + 'A' + 'A' = 'PSTAA'. Let me re-check again. 'PIZZA' -> P, A fixed. Middle: I, Z, Z. Consonants: Z, Z. Vowel: I. Result: PZZIA. Correct. 'CHEESE' -> C, E fixed. Middle: H, E, E, S. Consonants: H, S. Vowels: E, E. Result: CHSEE. The given code is CSEEHE. The logic is incorrect. Let's try another logic. The letters between the first and last are sorted in reverse alphabetical order. PIZZA -> P, A fixed. Middle I,Z,Z -> Z,Z,I. Result: PZZIA. Correct. CHEESE -> C, E fixed. Middle H,E,E,S -> S,H,E,E. Result: CSHEEE. The given code is CSEEHE. This logic is also incorrect. Let's re-examine the question and options. It seems there might be a typo in the question's examples or a very obscure rule. Let's assume the most common pattern for such questions. Let's try sorting the middle letters alphabetically. PIZZA -> P, A fixed. Middle I,Z,Z -> I,Z,Z. Result: PIZZA. No. Let's assume the logic is: keep the first letter fixed. Arrange the rest of the letters in reverse alphabetical order. PIZZA -> P + Z,Z,I,A. Result: PZZIA. Correct. CHEESE -> C + S,H,E,E,E. Result: CSHEEE. The given code is CSEEHE. This is also incorrect. Let's go back to the first logic: first and last letters are fixed, middle letters are rearranged. PIZZA -> P...A. Middle: I,Z,Z. New middle: Z,Z,I. This is reverse alphabetical order. CHEESE -> C...E. Middle: H,E,E,S. New middle: S,E,E,H. This is not reverse alphabetical. Let's look at the positions. CHEESE (C1 H2 E3 E4 S5 E6) -> C1 S5 E3 E4 H2 E6. This is too complex. Let's assume there's a typo in the second example and the rule is: keep first and last letters fixed, and sort the middle letters in reverse alphabetical order. For 'PASTA', 'P' and 'A' are fixed. Middle letters are 'A, S, T'. In reverse alphabetical order, they are 'T, S, A'. So, the word becomes 'PTSAA'. This matches option 4.