SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Which of the following artificial colouring agents is used in dietary supplements, sauces, soups and broths, bakery, dairy fats and oils, seafood, condiments, breath fresheners, desserts, convenience foods and beverages?

Accepted Answer

Quinoline Yellow is a common artificial food coloring agent used across a wide range of food products, including supplements, sauces, bakery items, and beverages.

Question 2

Teejan Bai, Jhaduram Devangan, Ritu Verma, Usha Barle and Shantibai Chelak are famous for which of the following forms of folk music?

Accepted Answer

Teejan Bai and the other artists listed are renowned exponents of Pandavani, a traditional performing art form from Chhattisgarh, India.

Question 3

Lake Baikal, the world's largest freshwater lake (by volume) and the world's deepest lake with a depth of 1620 m (5315 ft), is located in which country?

Accepted Answer

Lake Baikal, known for being the deepest and largest freshwater lake by volume, is geographically located in Russia. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 4

One of the important minerals for the generation of nuclear energy is:

Accepted Answer

Uranium is the primary fuel used in nuclear reactors to generate nuclear energy through fission. It is a well-known radioactive element.

Question 5

The first recipient of the National Award for Best Music Direction was _______ who was honoured for his composition in the Tamil film Kandan Karunai.

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the first recipient of the National Award for Best Music Direction. K.V. Mahadevan was the first to receive this award for his work in the Tamil film 'Kandan Karunai'.

Question 6

In which of the following categories did the weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bag a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?

Accepted Answer

Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the 49 kg category at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 7

In which of the following sports is 'Bishop' used?

Accepted Answer

The term 'Bishop' refers to a specific piece in the game of Chess. It moves diagonally on the board.

Question 8

‘Born in India Made in England’ is an autobiography of Balraj Khanna. For which of the following art forms is he known?

Accepted Answer

Balraj Khanna is a renowned Indian-born British artist, primarily known for his distinctive abstract and figurative paintings. His autobiography title also hints at his dual cultural identity.

Question 9

In the early 1980s, an aspartic acid-containing dipeptide sweetener was discovered, that was about 2000 times sweeter than sucrose. What is the name of that sweetener?

Accepted Answer

Alitame is the artificial sweetener discovered in the early 1980s, known for being approximately 2000 times sweeter than sucrose and containing aspartic acid.

Question 10

Which river rises near Mhow in the Malwa plateau of Madhya Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

The Chambal River originates near Mhow in the Malwa plateau of Madhya Pradesh. It is a well-known tributary of the Yamuna River.

Question 11

According to the Henry Cavendish experiment conducted in 1797-1798, what was the value of the universal constant of gravity?

Accepted Answer

The Henry Cavendish experiment accurately determined the value of the universal gravitational constant (G) to be approximately 6.674 × 10-11 N m²/kg², making option 3 the closest.

Question 12

Guru Makar Dhwaja Darogha, was conferred the Padma Shri award for his contribution to which form of dance in India?

Accepted Answer

Guru Makar Dhwaja Darogha was a renowned exponent of Chhau dance, a semi-classical Indian dance form. He received the Padma Shri for his significant contributions to this art.

Question 13

Launched in April 2021, the PM Umeed Scheme aims to provide skills training to around three lakh youths to become entrepreneurs. The tenure of this scheme is upto ___________.

Accepted Answer

The PM Umeed Scheme, launched in April 2021, has a stated tenure until the financial year 2025-26. This is a factual recall question.

Question 14

Which of the following is an adventure sport?

Accepted Answer

Paragliding involves flying with a parachute-like canopy, making it an adventure sport. The other options are either team sports, recreational activities, or an event.

Question 15

What do you call the water holding compounds produced in large quantities by marine brown and red algae?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocolloids are substances that form gels in water, commonly found in marine algae, and are used as gelling agents in food and other industries.

Question 16

What type of trees are found in the northern central Himalayan range (1801 to 3001 m) and the southern Nilgiri high mountain ranges?

Accepted Answer

The specified altitude range (1801-3001m) in the Himalayas and Nilgiris corresponds to temperate forests, where Oak, Junipers, and Maple are common species.

Question 17

In which of the following years did Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi give his first ever live performance?

Accepted Answer

Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi, a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist, gave his first public performance in 1941 at the age of 19.

Question 18

Which of the following novels by Krishna Sobti was originally published as ‘Dilo-Danish’?

Accepted Answer

The novel 'The Heart Has its Reasons' by Krishna Sobti was originally published under the title 'Dilo-Danish'. This is a direct factual recall question.

Question 19

Padma Bhushan Kumudini Lakhia is a _________ dancer.

Accepted Answer

Kumudini Lakhia is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, specifically celebrated for her contributions to the Kathak dance form.

Question 20

Who among the following Musicians was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019?

Accepted Answer

Bhupen Hazarika, a renowned musician, was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019. This is a direct factual recall question.