SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (31st May 2021) Shift-1 | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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SSC CHSL 31st May 2022 Shift-1
English Language
1. Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has
the error.
He continued staring at the elephant, as if he had not see one before.
A    as if he had not see
B    staring at the elephant
C    one before
D    He continued
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
A visit in Ladhak is a must these days.
A    from
B    to
C    for
D    at
A n s w e r : B
3. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The NCERT was set up ahead by the government to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and
programmes for qualitative improvement in school education.
A    was set off
B    was set forward
C    was set over
D    was set up
A n s w e r : D
4. Select the most appropriate option fill in the blank.
I have been studying this course ______ two years now.
A    through
B    since
C    for
D    almost
A n s w e r : C
  
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SSC CHSL 31st May 2022 Shift-1
English Language
1. Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has
the error.
He continued staring at the elephant, as if he had not see one before.
A    as if he had not see
B    staring at the elephant
C    one before
D    He continued
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
A visit in Ladhak is a must these days.
A    from
B    to
C    for
D    at
A n s w e r : B
3. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The NCERT was set up ahead by the government to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and
programmes for qualitative improvement in school education.
A    was set off
B    was set forward
C    was set over
D    was set up
A n s w e r : D
4. Select the most appropriate option fill in the blank.
I have been studying this course ______ two years now.
A    through
B    since
C    for
D    almost
A n s w e r : C
  
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5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Incite
A    Pacify
B    Tighten
C    Inflame
D    Quote
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice
This match is being watched today by more than thirty-three million people worldwide.
A    This match is watching more than thirty-three million people worldwide today.
B    More than thirty-three million people worldwide have been watching this match today.
C    More than thirty-three million people worldwide are watching this match today.
D    Today more than thirty-three million people worldwide have watched this match.
A n s w e r : C
7. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Sum and substance
A    Essence
B    Difficulty
C    Deliberation
D    Assessment
A n s w e r : A
     
8. 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.The current concern is that it is rising day by day due to various resources of pollutants. 
B.It has been there in different forms since a long time, even before human evolution, such as volcanic eruptions, wildfire which
led to various photochemical reactions in the atmosphere. 
C.Pollution has become a very common yet serious issue in today’s world.
D.And, one of the main pollutants are humans and man-made machines.
A    CBAD
B    ABCD
C    CDBA
D    CADB
  
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SSC CHSL 31st May 2022 Shift-1
English Language
1. Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has
the error.
He continued staring at the elephant, as if he had not see one before.
A    as if he had not see
B    staring at the elephant
C    one before
D    He continued
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
A visit in Ladhak is a must these days.
A    from
B    to
C    for
D    at
A n s w e r : B
3. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The NCERT was set up ahead by the government to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and
programmes for qualitative improvement in school education.
A    was set off
B    was set forward
C    was set over
D    was set up
A n s w e r : D
4. Select the most appropriate option fill in the blank.
I have been studying this course ______ two years now.
A    through
B    since
C    for
D    almost
A n s w e r : C
  
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5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Incite
A    Pacify
B    Tighten
C    Inflame
D    Quote
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice
This match is being watched today by more than thirty-three million people worldwide.
A    This match is watching more than thirty-three million people worldwide today.
B    More than thirty-three million people worldwide have been watching this match today.
C    More than thirty-three million people worldwide are watching this match today.
D    Today more than thirty-three million people worldwide have watched this match.
A n s w e r : C
7. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Sum and substance
A    Essence
B    Difficulty
C    Deliberation
D    Assessment
A n s w e r : A
     
8. 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.The current concern is that it is rising day by day due to various resources of pollutants. 
B.It has been there in different forms since a long time, even before human evolution, such as volcanic eruptions, wildfire which
led to various photochemical reactions in the atmosphere. 
C.Pollution has become a very common yet serious issue in today’s world.
D.And, one of the main pollutants are humans and man-made machines.
A    CBAD
B    ABCD
C    CDBA
D    CADB
  
.
A n s w e r : A
9. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Under duress
A    Under pressure
B    Under shelter
C    Under confusions
D    Under support
A n s w e r : A
10. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Apple of one’s eye
A    Very dear
B    Very harmful
C    Very useful
D    Very far
A n s w e r : A
     
11. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Direct and outspoken
A    Forthright
B    Fortitude
C    Formica
D    Fortify
A n s w e r : A
12. From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Now I will not shoot a sloth bear wantanly but unfortunately for the poor beast.
A    unfortunately
B    sloth
C    beast
D    wantanly
A n s w e r : D
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Pretence
  
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SSC CHSL 31st May 2022 Shift-1
English Language
1. Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has
the error.
He continued staring at the elephant, as if he had not see one before.
A    as if he had not see
B    staring at the elephant
C    one before
D    He continued
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
A visit in Ladhak is a must these days.
A    from
B    to
C    for
D    at
A n s w e r : B
3. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The NCERT was set up ahead by the government to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and
programmes for qualitative improvement in school education.
A    was set off
B    was set forward
C    was set over
D    was set up
A n s w e r : D
4. Select the most appropriate option fill in the blank.
I have been studying this course ______ two years now.
A    through
B    since
C    for
D    almost
A n s w e r : C
  
.
    
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Incite
A    Pacify
B    Tighten
C    Inflame
D    Quote
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice
This match is being watched today by more than thirty-three million people worldwide.
A    This match is watching more than thirty-three million people worldwide today.
B    More than thirty-three million people worldwide have been watching this match today.
C    More than thirty-three million people worldwide are watching this match today.
D    Today more than thirty-three million people worldwide have watched this match.
A n s w e r : C
7. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Sum and substance
A    Essence
B    Difficulty
C    Deliberation
D    Assessment
A n s w e r : A
     
8. 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.The current concern is that it is rising day by day due to various resources of pollutants. 
B.It has been there in different forms since a long time, even before human evolution, such as volcanic eruptions, wildfire which
led to various photochemical reactions in the atmosphere. 
C.Pollution has become a very common yet serious issue in today’s world.
D.And, one of the main pollutants are humans and man-made machines.
A    CBAD
B    ABCD
C    CDBA
D    CADB
  
.
A n s w e r : A
9. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Under duress
A    Under pressure
B    Under shelter
C    Under confusions
D    Under support
A n s w e r : A
10. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Apple of one’s eye
A    Very dear
B    Very harmful
C    Very useful
D    Very far
A n s w e r : A
     
11. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Direct and outspoken
A    Forthright
B    Fortitude
C    Formica
D    Fortify
A n s w e r : A
12. From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Now I will not shoot a sloth bear wantanly but unfortunately for the poor beast.
A    unfortunately
B    sloth
C    beast
D    wantanly
A n s w e r : D
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Pretence
  
.
A    Reality
B    
Impotence
C    Arrogance
D    Intolerance
A n s w e r : A
      
14. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Repitetion
B    Portray
C    Procedure
D    Separate
A n s w e r : A
15. Spot the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the options given.
Is Savita is joining us for lunch today?
A    Is Savita joining us for lunch today?
B    Savita is joined us for lunch today?
C    Savita joining us for lunch today?
D    Are Savita joining us for lunch today?
A n s w e r : A
16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Precocious
A    Liberal
B    Gentle
C    Backward
D    Lenient
A n s w e r : C
       
17. Complete the collocation.
I met my professor yesterday and we _____ a long conversation about books and work.
A    did
B    spoke
  
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SSC CHSL 31st May 2022 Shift-1
English Language
1. Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has
the error.
He continued staring at the elephant, as if he had not see one before.
A    as if he had not see
B    staring at the elephant
C    one before
D    He continued
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
A visit in Ladhak is a must these days.
A    from
B    to
C    for
D    at
A n s w e r : B
3. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The NCERT was set up ahead by the government to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and
programmes for qualitative improvement in school education.
A    was set off
B    was set forward
C    was set over
D    was set up
A n s w e r : D
4. Select the most appropriate option fill in the blank.
I have been studying this course ______ two years now.
A    through
B    since
C    for
D    almost
A n s w e r : C
  
.
    
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Incite
A    Pacify
B    Tighten
C    Inflame
D    Quote
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice
This match is being watched today by more than thirty-three million people worldwide.
A    This match is watching more than thirty-three million people worldwide today.
B    More than thirty-three million people worldwide have been watching this match today.
C    More than thirty-three million people worldwide are watching this match today.
D    Today more than thirty-three million people worldwide have watched this match.
A n s w e r : C
7. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Sum and substance
A    Essence
B    Difficulty
C    Deliberation
D    Assessment
A n s w e r : A
     
8. 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.The current concern is that it is rising day by day due to various resources of pollutants. 
B.It has been there in different forms since a long time, even before human evolution, such as volcanic eruptions, wildfire which
led to various photochemical reactions in the atmosphere. 
C.Pollution has become a very common yet serious issue in today’s world.
D.And, one of the main pollutants are humans and man-made machines.
A    CBAD
B    ABCD
C    CDBA
D    CADB
  
.
A n s w e r : A
9. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Under duress
A    Under pressure
B    Under shelter
C    Under confusions
D    Under support
A n s w e r : A
10. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Apple of one’s eye
A    Very dear
B    Very harmful
C    Very useful
D    Very far
A n s w e r : A
     
11. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Direct and outspoken
A    Forthright
B    Fortitude
C    Formica
D    Fortify
A n s w e r : A
12. From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Now I will not shoot a sloth bear wantanly but unfortunately for the poor beast.
A    unfortunately
B    sloth
C    beast
D    wantanly
A n s w e r : D
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Pretence
  
.
A    Reality
B    
Impotence
C    Arrogance
D    Intolerance
A n s w e r : A
      
14. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Repitetion
B    Portray
C    Procedure
D    Separate
A n s w e r : A
15. Spot the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the options given.
Is Savita is joining us for lunch today?
A    Is Savita joining us for lunch today?
B    Savita is joined us for lunch today?
C    Savita joining us for lunch today?
D    Are Savita joining us for lunch today?
A n s w e r : A
16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Precocious
A    Liberal
B    Gentle
C    Backward
D    Lenient
A n s w e r : C
       
17. Complete the collocation.
I met my professor yesterday and we _____ a long conversation about books and work.
A    did
B    spoke
  
.
C    
had
D    
talked
A n s w e r : C
18. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Fleck
A    Spot
B    Neglect
C    View
D    Fault
A n s w e r : A
19. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The finance minister will announce the budget.
A    The budget will have announced by the finance minister.
B    The budget were announced by the finance minister.
C    The budget are announced by the finance minister.
D    The budget will be announced by the finance minister.
A n s w e r : D
   
20. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Allowing or assisting to discover
A    Conceptual
B    Ineducative
C    Unempirical
D    Heuristic
A n s w e r : D
Instructions [21 - 25 ]
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
The most urgent areas of attention and immediate action are nutrition, health and education of children, whose well-being (1)__________
the health of the society and caring outlook of the polity. Since the causes of malnutrition of children are many, like exploding
population, (2)__________ against the female child, weak and suffering mothers, the remedy calls for ‘care of the mother and care by
mother’,(3)__________, an effective control over population explosion. Ignorance on what food should be taken is another (4)__________
factor that results in malnutrition among women and children. The implementation of various schemes to fight the (5)__________ of
malnutrition and undernourishment of children requires planning, co-ordination and monitoring by high-powered bodies right down to
the village level.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
  
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