SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following novels is NOT written by Amitav Ghosh?

Accepted Answer

Amitav Ghosh wrote 'The Circle of Reason', 'Sea of Poppies', and 'The Shadow Lines'. 'A Suitable Boy' was written by Vikram Seth, making it the correct answer.

Question 2

A R Rahman, the famous musician won the 52nd Grammy Award for which of the following songs?

Accepted Answer

A.R. Rahman won two Grammy Awards at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards for his work on the film 'Slumdog Millionaire', including the song 'Jai Ho'.

Question 3

Who among the following was popularly known as ‘Gurudev’ for his expertise in binding together elements of Indian classical music and folk pieces to suit the western tunes entailed with precision along with his expertise in other art domains?

Accepted Answer

Rabindranath Tagore was famously known as 'Gurudev'. He was a polymath who significantly contributed to literature, music, and art, blending various cultural elements.

Question 4

Who among the following players wrote his autobiography entitled 'The Race of My Life'?

Accepted Answer

Milkha Singh, also known as 'The Flying Sikh', is a legendary Indian athlete. His autobiography is famously titled 'The Race of My Life'.

Question 5

Which vitamins are present in Milk?

Accepted Answer

Milk is a good source of several vitamins, notably Vitamin A, various B vitamins (like B2, B12), and Vitamin D (often fortified). Option 4 correctly lists A, B, and D.

Question 6

In the case of Aparna Bhat vs State of Madhya Pradesh in 2021, the Supreme Court set aside the judgment of Madhya Pradesh High Court which prescribed ________ as condition for bail.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court in Aparna Bhat vs State of Madhya Pradesh (2021) overturned the High Court's controversial bail condition of 'tying rakhi' to the accused, deeming it unacceptable.

Question 7

Which dancer was awarded in 1968 with a gold medal by the Mexican Government for her choreography for the Ballet Folklorico of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Mrinalini Sarabhai was a renowned Indian classical dancer who received a gold medal from the Mexican Government in 1968 for her choreography for the Ballet Folklorico of Mexico.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a correct pair?

Accepted Answer

The book 'Unbreakable' is the autobiography of Mary Kom, not Abhinav Bindra. All other pairs correctly match the book with its author.

Question 9

‘Waiting for A Visa’ is a famous autobiography of ___________.

Accepted Answer

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar wrote 'Waiting for a Visa', an autobiographical account of his experiences with untouchability. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 10

Which one of the following dances are associated with the Vaishnavism of the Meitai people?

Accepted Answer

Manipuri dance is a classical Indian dance form originating from Manipur, deeply intertwined with the Vaishnavism of the Meitei people, particularly through themes of Radha and Krishna.

Question 11

The Chairman of the Legislative Council is:

Accepted Answer

The Chairman of the Legislative Council is elected by its members from amongst themselves, similar to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or Assembly.

Question 12

________ is the money which is accepted as a medium of exchange because of the trust between the payer and the payee.

Accepted Answer

Fiduciary money is accepted based on trust between parties, not intrinsic value or government decree. This definition perfectly matches the blank.

Question 13

The foreign exchange reserves in India crossed the landmark of ___________ in June 2021.

Accepted Answer

The correct figure for India's foreign exchange reserves crossing the landmark in June 2021 was US$ 600 billion. This is a factual recall question.

Question 14

Which plateau, with an average elevation of about 600 meters (2000 feet), is bounded by three mountain ranges: the Satpura range to the north and the Eastern and Western Ghats on either side?

Accepted Answer

The description perfectly matches the Deccan Plateau, which is indeed bounded by the Satpura range to the north and the Eastern and Western Ghats on its sides.

Question 15

As of December 2021, how many sports infrastructure projects of various categories have been sanctioned in the North Eastern Region under the ‘Khelo India’ scheme?

Accepted Answer

As per official data regarding the 'Khelo India' scheme, 62 sports infrastructure projects were sanctioned in the North Eastern Region by December 2021.

Question 16

Who among the following came up with his own style of dance call 'Hi-dance', which he later rechristened it and called it 'Creative dance'?

Accepted Answer

Uday Shankar, a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer, is credited with creating 'Hi-dance,' later renamed 'Creative Dance.' This is a direct factual recall.

Question 17

Which ministry launched an All-India dance competition 'Vande Bharatam Nritya Utsav' as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav?

Accepted Answer

The 'Vande Bharatam Nritya Utsav' is a dance competition, and cultural events are typically organized by the Ministry of Culture.

Question 18

Who among the following is a 19thcentury exponent of the Kathak dance?

Accepted Answer

Kalka Prasad was a renowned Kathak dancer and guru from the Lucknow Gharana, active in the 19th century. He significantly contributed to the dance form's development.

Question 19

Padma Bhushan awardee Vikku Vinayakaram is a __________ player.

Accepted Answer

Vikku Vinayakaram is a renowned Indian percussionist, specifically famous for playing the Ghatam, a clay pot instrument. He received the Padma Bhushan for his contributions.

Question 20

Which of the following isNOTincluded in the value added method of calculating national income?

Accepted Answer

The value added method includes the value of final goods and services, and production across sectors. Second-hand goods are excluded to avoid double-counting as their value was already counted when new.