SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

In November 2021, under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the Central Government has approved the SPV that would privatise the electricity distribution business in which of the following Union Territories?

Accepted Answer

The question is a General Knowledge fact. The Central Government approved the SPV to privatize electricity distribution in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in November 2021.

Question 2

Who proposed the ‘plum pudding’ theory of the divisible atom in which negatively charged electrons were scattered in a lump of positive charge like a raisin in plum pudding?

Accepted Answer

Sir J.J. Thomson proposed the 'plum pudding' model of the atom, describing electrons embedded in a sphere of positive charge. This was a foundational step in atomic theory.

Question 3

Which water body is the world's third largest ocean spread over an area of 70,560,000 km2on the earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Ocean is the world's third-largest ocean, covering approximately 70.56 million square kilometers. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 4

Who among the following Padma Bhushan Awardee dance legends has created a new dance form by the name of Bharat Nrityam?

Accepted Answer

Padma Subrahmanyam, a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and scholar, is credited with creating the dance form 'Bharat Nrityam' based on ancient texts and sculptures.

Question 5

Lalgudi Gopala Iyer Jayaraman used to play which of the following instruments?

Accepted Answer

Lalgudi Gopala Iyer Jayaraman was a renowned Carnatic violinist, composer, and conductor. He was famous for his distinctive style of playing the violin.

Question 6

To whom can the Judge of the Supreme Court address his/her resignation letter?

Accepted Answer

According to the Indian Constitution, a Supreme Court Judge addresses their resignation letter to the President of India, not the Chief Justice or Prime Minister.

Question 7

What is a way in which adaptation does NOT take place?

Accepted Answer

Adaptation refers to changes organisms undergo to suit their environment. These are typically physiological, behavioural, or morphological, not emotional.

Question 8

Tulsidas Borkar, who was awarded with the Padma Shri in 2016, was a _________ player.

Accepted Answer

Tulsidas Borkar was a renowned Indian harmonium player. He was recognized for his contributions to Indian classical music with the Padma Shri award.

Question 9

Under the electron microscope, which cell organelle is visible as either clusters or single, small dots that float freely in the cytoplasm?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes are small, granular structures found freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, appearing as dots under an electron microscope.

Question 10

When was the National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) launched?

Accepted Answer

The National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's 75th Independence Day, which is August 15, 2021.

Question 11

_______ demand for money arises mainly due to the uncertainty of future receipts and expenses.

Accepted Answer

The term 'precautionary demand for money' refers to holding money for unforeseen future expenses or receipts, aligning perfectly with the uncertainty mentioned.

Question 12

Who was the recipient of Nobel prize for literature in 2021?

Accepted Answer

Abdulrazak Gurnah was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021 for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism.

Question 13

As per statistics published by National Crime Records Bureau for 2020, which state registered the second highest number of crimes against women [Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL)]?

Accepted Answer

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2020 report, Uttar Pradesh registered the highest number of crimes against women, followed by West Bengal as the second highest.

Question 14

In India, from where do the tropical cyclones, which enter the Indian subcontinent from the west and the northwest during the winter months, originate?

Accepted Answer

Tropical cyclones entering India from the west/northwest during winter originate over the Mediterranean Sea. These are known as Western Disturbances, bringing winter rainfall.

Question 15

Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) and Sa-Dhan along with FIDC (Finance Industry Development Council) have jointly launched the _______________ for the micro credit industry in the year 2019.

Accepted Answer

The correct phrase is 'Code for Responsible Lending'. This specific term was launched by the mentioned organizations for the micro credit industry in 2019, indicating a focus on ethical practices.

Question 16

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Room on the Roof’?

Accepted Answer

Ruskin Bond is the acclaimed author of 'The Room on the Roof', a classic novel that marked his literary debut. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 17

‘Sea of Poppies’ is a novel written by which of the following writers?

Accepted Answer

The novel 'Sea of Poppies' is part of the Ibis Trilogy, a historical fiction series written by the acclaimed Indian author Amitav Ghosh.

Question 18

'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running' is a book written by____________.

Accepted Answer

The book 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running' is a memoir by the renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami, reflecting on his writing and running.

Question 19

Ricky Kej a globally acclaimed musician from India won the 57th Grammy Award for which of the following contributions?

Accepted Answer

Ricky Kej won his first Grammy Award in 2015 for the album 'Winds of Samsara'. This was for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

Question 20

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan was given the additional charge of ________ and was sworn in as the Lt. Governor of this Union Territory in February 2021, apart from being the Governor of Telangana.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, the Governor of Telangana, was given the additional charge as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry in February 2021. This is a direct current affairs fact.