SSC CHSL Tier-I 2023 — 8 Aug 2023, Shift 2

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

• English25
• Reasoning25
• Quantitative Aptitude25
• General Awareness22
• General Science3

Topics include Active-Passive Voice, Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Blood Relations, Calendar & Clock, Chemistry, Classification, Cloze Test, Coding-Decoding, Counting Figures, Data Interpretation, Economy, Error Detection, Geography, Geometry, History, Idioms & Phrases, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, Mirror & Water Image, Number System, One-Word Substitution, Paper Folding & Cutting, Para Jumbles and more.

Sample questions

A few questions from this paper. Answers and explanations are revealed after you attempt it.

1. Q1English· Idioms & PhrasesPYQ • Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) • 2023

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Devil’s advocate

   • A.One who takes an opposing position for the sake of argument
   • B.One who presents very logical arguments
   • C.One who never argues
   • D.One who is very precise and accurate
2. Q2English· AntonymsPYQ • Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) • 2023

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. The doctor assured the patient that the tumour was <u>benign</u> and could be easily removed

   • A.Malignant
   • B.Sterile
   • C.Kind
   • D.Favourable
3. Q3English· VocabularyPYQ • Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) • 2023

   Select the most appropriate homonym in the context of the following sentence to fill in the blank. The key was hanging on a ________by the door.

   • A.nail: to do something successfully
   • B.nail: to catch someone, especially when they are doing something wrong, or guilty
   • C.nail: a small metal spike, driven into wood to join things together or to serve as a hook
   • D.nail: a thin, hard area that covers the upper side of the end of each finger and each toe
4. Q4English· Para JumblesPYQ • Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) • 2023

   Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A.The post-COVID period has caused many asymptomatic diseases. B.Though it cannot be believed for sure; the change in social life may be a major cause. C.These are people who suffered infection once or never at all. D.Some propose that survival post infection has changed the mindset of people.

   • A.A, C, D, B
   • B.B, D, A, C
   • C.B, D, C, A
   • D.A, C, B, D
5. Q5English· One-Word SubstitutionPYQ • Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) • 2023

   Select the most appropriate option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined segment in the following sentence. The king’s coronation ceremony was a grand affair, with all the nobles and dignitaries dressed in their finest <u>insignia of</u> <u>royalty</u>.

   • A.spectres
   • B.ornaments
   • C.regals
   • D.regalia
6. Q6English· Error DetectionPYQ • Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) • 2023

   The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I have read that / a Leaning Tower of Pisa is a / popular tourist attraction / in the world.

   • A.I have read that
   • B.in the world
   • C.popular tourist attraction
   • D.a Leaning Tower of Pisa is a
7. Q7English· SpellingPYQ • Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) • 2023

   Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence. Drunkeness, riot and brawling were the order, there, every night.

   • A.Brawling
   • B.Riot
   • C.Drunkeness
   • D.Order
8. Q8English· One-Word SubstitutionPYQ • Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) • 2023

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who possesses outstanding technical ability in a particular art or field

   • A.Virtuous
   • B.Virtuoso
   • C.Gourmand
   • D.Amateur
9. Q9English· SynonymsPYQ • Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) • 2023

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. All the employees feel that continuing working there is <u>perilous</u> to their careers.

   • A.Dangerous
   • B.Suitable
   • C.Convenient
   • D.Helpful
10. Q10English· AntonymsPYQ • Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) • 2023

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. It is a <u>misconception</u> that the more you learn, the more likely you are to succeed.

    • A.Fallacy
    • B.Illusion
    • C.Hallucination
    • D.Certainty

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of SSC CHSL Tier-I 2023 — 8 Aug 2023, Shift 2?

100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, split across 4 sections. The timer starts when you begin and submits the paper automatically when it runs out.

Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL Tier-I 2023 — 8 Aug 2023, Shift 2?

No marks are deducted for a wrong answer in this test, so it is worth attempting every question.

Which subjects does SSC CHSL Tier-I 2023 — 8 Aug 2023, Shift 2 cover?

It covers English (25 questions), Reasoning (25 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions), General Awareness (22 questions), General Science (3 questions), with topics such as Active-Passive Voice, Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Blood Relations, Calendar & Clock, Chemistry, Classification.