SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?74, 62, 82, 78, 109, 159, 173, ?

Accepted Answer

The series consists of two alternating patterns. Odd positions increase by cubes (2³, 3³, 4³). Even positions increase by fourth powers (2⁴, 3⁴, 4⁴). Thus, 159 + 4⁴ = 159 + 256 = 415.

Question 2

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.62 * 17 * 6 * 81 * 23 * 2 * 37

Accepted Answer

Test option 4: 62 + 17 × 6 - 81 = 23 × 2 + 37. Calculate both sides: 62 + 102 - 81 = 164 - 81 = 83. And 46 + 37 = 83. Both sides are equal.

Question 3

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given number series?56, 68, ?, 128, 176, 236

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are 12, ?, ?, 48, 60. The second differences are 12. So, the missing differences are 24 and 36. Thus, 68 + 24 = 92.

Question 4

Pointing to a woman Rashmi said "My father's daughter is the sister of this lady's daughter." How is that lady related to Rashmi ?

Accepted Answer

Rashmi's father's daughter is Rashmi herself. So, Rashmi is the sister of the lady's daughter. This means the lady's daughter is Rashmi's sister, making the lady Rashmi's mother.

Question 5

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?ETRE, HSPJ, KRNO, ?

Accepted Answer

Analyze the pattern for each letter's position. First letter: E(+3)H(+3)K(+3)N. Second letter: T(-2)S(-1)R(-1)Q. Third letter: R(-2)P(-1)N(-2)L. Fourth letter: E(+5)J(+5)O(+5)T. Thus, NQLT is the answer.

Question 6

In a certain code language, 'I know you' is written as 'Ha Hi He', 'I Like French' is written as 'Ho Hu Ha' and 'You like me' is written as 'He Ha Haa'. How will 'me' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

Compare the given statements to find common words and their corresponding codes. 'You' is 'He', 'I' is 'Ha', 'Like' is 'Ha'. From 'You like me' (He Ha Haa), 'me' must be 'Haa'.

Question 7

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are colored Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black, White. Select the color that will be on the face opposite to the one colored White.

Accepted Answer

In both dice positions, Red and Blue are common. The remaining faces, White and Green, must be opposite to each other. Thus, Green is opposite White.

Question 8

In a certain code language, 'MATHS' is written as '13320819' and 'HINDI' is written as '82714427'. How will 'PHYSICS' be written in that language"

Accepted Answer

Each letter is replaced by its alphabetical position. If the position is a single digit, a '0' is prefixed. For 'PHYSICS', P=16, H=08, Y=25, S=19, I=09, C=03, S=19. Combining these gives 16082519090319.

Question 9

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?14, 26, 11, ?, 8, 32

Accepted Answer

The series has two alternating patterns. The first pattern is 14, 11, 8 (decreasing by 3). The second pattern is 26, ?, 32. Here, 26 + 3 = 29, and 29 + 3 = 32. So, the missing number is 29.

Question 10

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?9, 12, 21, 36, 57, 84, ?

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are 3, 9, 15, 21, 27. This is an arithmetic progression with a common difference of 6. The next difference will be 27+6=33. So, 84+33=117.

Question 11

In a certain code language, 'RISE' is written as ‘QSHJRTDF’ and ‘FALL’ is written as ‘EGZBKMKM’. How will 'KING' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

Each letter is coded by its preceding and succeeding letter. R becomes QS, I becomes HJ, S becomes RT, E becomes DF. Applying this, K becomes JL, I becomes HJ, N becomes MO, G becomes FH. So, KING is JLHJMOFH.

Question 12

If I denotes ‘÷’, J denotes ‘×’, K denotes ‘−’ and L denotes ‘+’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?37 L 25 K (14 J 2) L (2 J 13) K (62 I 31) = ?

Accepted Answer

Substitute the symbols with their respective operations. Then, apply the BODMAS rule: Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction to solve the equation step-by-step to get the correct answer 58.

Question 13

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark(?) in the given series?45, 55, 72, 97, 131, ?

Accepted Answer

Find the differences between consecutive terms: 10, 17, 25, 34. The second differences are 7, 8, 9. The next second difference is 10, so the next first difference is 34+10=44. Thus, 131+44=175.

Question 14

Seven friends A,B,C,D,E,F and G, each has a different height. A is shorter than B but taller than C. B is taller than only four others. E is taller than G but shorter than C. D is taller than B but shorter than F. Who is the tallest among all?

Accepted Answer

From the given statements, we deduce the height order. B is taller than 4 others, so 2 are taller than B. D is taller than B but shorter than F. Thus, F is the tallest.

Question 15

If ‘A’ denotes ‘+’, ‘B’ denotes ‘× ’, ‘C’ denotes ‘–’ and ‘D’ denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?18 A 23 C 6 B (96 D 16) A 3 B 12 = ?

Accepted Answer

Substitute the symbols with their respective operations. Follow BODMAS: first solve the bracket (96 ÷ 16 = 6), then multiplications, additions, and subtractions to get 18 + 23 - 6 × 6 + 3 × 12 = 18 + 23 - 36 + 36 = 41.

Question 16

In a certain code language, “SUIT” is written as “SITU”, and “CUTE” is written as “CTEU”. How will “WASH” be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves swapping the second and third letters. SUIT becomes SITU (U and I swap). CUTE becomes CTEU (U and T swap). Applying this to WASH, A and S swap, resulting in WSHA.

Question 17

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.1. Sanitization2. Sanctuary3. Salvation4. Salmon5. Salesman

Accepted Answer

Arrange the words alphabetically. Compare letter by letter. 'Sal' is common. Then 'e' (Salesman), 'm' (Salmon), 'v' (Salvation), 'n' (Sanctuary), 'n' (Sanitization). Sanctuary comes before Sanitization.

Question 18

In a certain code language, 'DANCE' is written as 'ADNEC' and ‘DISCO’ is written as ‘IDSOC’. How will 'DREAM' be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern involves swapping the first two letters and the last two letters, keeping the middle letter unchanged. Applying this to DREAM gives RDEMA.

Question 19

Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term8 : 512 :: ? : 1728 :: 18 : 5832

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that the second number is the cube of the first number. 8³ = 512, and 18³ = 5832. Therefore, for the missing term, we need a number whose cube is 1728. Since 12³ = 1728, the answer is 12.

Question 20

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?24, 48, 45, ?, 175, 1050

Accepted Answer

The series follows an alternating pattern: multiply by 2, subtract 3, multiply by 4, subtract 5, multiply by 6. So, 45 * 4 = 180.