SSC CHSL 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a word that means to look for something. 'Searched' fits this context perfectly, implying an active effort to find.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.The skunk had aconspicuousspinal stripe.

Accepted Answer

The word 'conspicuous' means easily seen or noticed. Therefore, 'noticeable' is the most appropriate synonym to replace it in the sentence.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Defeat’ in the given sentence.The first battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526, where Babur introduced cannon warfare and was able to gain victory on Delhi and subjugated sultanate ruler Ibrahim Lodi.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Defeat' means to lose or be beaten. The most appropriate antonym, meaning the opposite, is 'Victory', which signifies winning.

Question 4

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.‘Vande Mataram’, a poignant poem, is obviously and indisputebly the premier national song of India.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Indisputebly' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'indisputably', with an 'a' instead of an 'e' before 'bly'.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.Rimjhim receiveda children’s very illustrated colourful atlason her 10thbirthday.

Accepted Answer

The correct order of adjectives is 'very colourful illustrated children's atlas'. Adjectives generally follow a specific sequence: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose. Here, 'colourful' (opinion/color) comes before 'illustrated' (description).

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.She was known for herrefinedmanners.

Accepted Answer

The word 'refined' means elegant or cultured. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'crude,' which means unrefined or vulgar.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Black and white

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'black and white' means something is recorded or presented in writing, making it clear and official.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.The committeedeposedhim from his office.

Accepted Answer

The word 'deposed' means to remove from office. Its antonym would be to elevate or promote someone to a higher position.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.His opponents viewed him as stubborn,dogmatic, and inflexible.

Accepted Answer

The word 'inflexible' means unwilling to change or compromise. 'Amenable' means open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. Thus, 'amenable' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.We feelwarm onthe subject

Accepted Answer

The verb 'feel' needs an adverb to describe how one feels about the subject. 'Warmly' is the correct adverb, and 'about' is the appropriate preposition.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.__________is a red-coloured root vegetable.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Beet' refers to a red root vegetable. The other options are homonyms with different meanings, making 'Beet' the correct choice.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.We shoulddesecrateour national flag.

Accepted Answer

The word 'desecrate' means to treat something sacred with disrespect. Its direct opposite, 'sanctify', means to make something holy or sacred.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.My sister’s paintings were ________ at the national museum.

Accepted Answer

The correct idiomatic expression for something being exhibited is 'on display'. The other options are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.Would you pleasesupportme for once in your life?

Accepted Answer

The word 'support' means to give assistance or approval. 'Refute' means to prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false, which is the direct opposite.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.At one’s fingertips

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'at one's fingertips' means to have readily available and complete knowledge or information about something. Option 2 correctly reflects this meaning.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.The companydo not brokethe law at any time.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'company' is singular, requiring 'does not break' for correct subject-verb agreement and proper verb tense. 'Broke' is past tense, and 'break' is the correct base form.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.Thedearthof governmental policies on the basic rights and comforts of the impaired population leads to low standard of public life in a country.

Accepted Answer

The word 'dearth' means a scarcity or lack of something. The most appropriate antonym for 'dearth' is 'abundance', which means a very large quantity of something.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.The prison is euphemistically called a ‘rehabillitationcentre’.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is 'rehabilitation'. It refers to the action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy.

Question 19

Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Last resort

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'last resort' refers to the final option or course of action available when all others have failed. Option 1 correctly captures this meaning.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Have a bee in your bonnet

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'have a bee in your bonnet' means to be obsessed or preoccupied with a particular idea or thought, often to the point of annoyance for others.