SSC CHSL 2023-09.08.2023-2 SSC Question Paper

SSC CHSL 2023-09.08.2023-2 SSC Questions

1.
Section : General English
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Contemplate
A.
Ruminate
B.
Disregard
C.
Meditate
D.
Retract
ANSWER :
B. Disregard
2.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I have the bestest placement offer among all my classmates.
A.
the best
B.
the better
C.
more good
D.
good
ANSWER :
A. the best
3.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fallen flat
A.
To do something ultimately
B.
To fail or be ineffective
C.
To resolve
D.
To fall on the ground
ANSWER :
B. To fail or be ineffective
4.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Some residents saw this as an opportunity for growth and prosperity, while others feared that it would destroy the town's unique character.
B. The small town of Millfield was known for its charming Main Street, where locals and visitors alike could stroll among the quaint shops and cafes.
C. The debate grew heated, and tensions rose as the town struggled to decide its future.
D. One day, a large corporation announced its plans to build a massive shopping centre on the outskirts of town.
A.
BDAC
B.
CBDA
C.
DCBA
D.
BACD
ANSWER :
A. BDAC
5.
Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.
Mayank was speaking a lot about honesty, but when Rita reminded him about the money paid to him for the work, he behaved cowardly and left the place.
A.
Flogging a dead horse
B.
Gliding the pill
C.
Falling flat
D.
Going with his tail between his legs
ANSWER :
D. Going with his tail between his legs
6.
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
There was a saying that they’re their own enemies with negligble reason to be shared.
A.
There
B.
negligble
C.
they’re
D.
their
ANSWER :
B. negligble
7.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
During lockdown, the government and NGOs tried their best to look after people who were destitute.
A.
impoverished
B.
elite
C.
haughty
D.
patriotic
ANSWER :
A. impoverished
8.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
A.
Acquiesce
B.
Artificial
C.
Conscientious
D.
Mischievious
ANSWER :
D. Mischievious
9.
9 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence.
The people who live here have had the same kind of lifestyle until hundreds of years
A.
through hundreds of year
B.
for hundreds of years
C.
although hundreds of years
D.
since hundreds of year
ANSWER :
B. for hundreds of years
10.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Was the book written by an unknown author?
A.
Did the book write an unknown author?
B.
Was the book not written by an unknown author?
C.
Was the unknown author reading the book?
D.
Did an unknown author write the book?
ANSWER :
D. Did an unknown author write the book?