SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.

Accepted Answer

In a mirror image, the left and right sides of an object are interchanged, while the top and bottom remain the same. Apply this rule to each character.

Question 2

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 3

Two different poritions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. What is the sum of the numbers that are opposite '5' and '1' ?

Accepted Answer

From the given dice positions, 2 and 3 are common. So, the remaining faces 5 and 1 are opposite to each other. The sum of 5 and 1 is 6. Thus, the sum of numbers opposite to 5 and 1 is 6.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?QESC, ?, QOSM, QTSR, QYSW

Accepted Answer

Analyze each letter's progression. The first letter is always 'Q'. The second letter follows +2, +4, +6, +8 pattern (E+4=I, I+6=O, O+8=W). The third letter follows +0, +2, +4, +6 pattern (S+0=S, S+2=U, U+4=Y). The fourth letter follows -2, -4, -6, -8 pattern (C-2=A, A-4=W, W-6=Q). Thus, the missing term is QJSH.

Question 7

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 8

A paper is folded and cut as shown. How will it appear when unfolded?

Accepted Answer

The paper is folded twice, then cut. Unfolding reverses the folds. The cut will reflect across each fold line, creating a symmetrical pattern.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

In a certain code language, ‘CAPON’ is written as ‘EYRMP’ and ‘DECOY’ is written as ‘FCEMA’. How will ‘POWER’ be written in that language?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is +2, +4, +6, +8, +10 for each letter. Applying this to POWER: P+2=R, O+4=S, W+6=C, E+8=M, R+10=B. So, POWER becomes RSMCB.

Question 16

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 17

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series._ a _ _ W a L W _ L _ W a L _ a _ a W _ L

Accepted Answer

The series follows a repeating pattern of 'W a L a'. Fill in the blanks with these letters to complete the sequence. The correct option is 2.

Question 18

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 19

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.

Question 20

If 15 August 2001 was Wednesday, then what was the day of the week on 2 October 2001?

Accepted Answer

Calculate odd days: August (31-15=16 days = 2 odd days), September (30 days = 2 odd days), October (2 days = 2 odd days). Total odd days = 2+2+2 = 6. Wednesday + 6 days = Tuesday.