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SSC CHSL 2023 Tier I — 14 August 2023, Shift 2

14 August 2023 · 11:45 AM–12:45 PM83 of the paper’s 100 questions+2 for a correct answer, −0.5 for a wrong one

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Left out of the original paper: 17 (any question that needs a figure, symbol or formatting we cannot show, or whose text or answer did not come through cleanly from the official document).

Questions from the Staff Selection Commission’s paper of 14 August 2023, 11:45 AM–12:45 PM. Each question’s answer is under it, hidden until you open it, and the full answer key is at the end. Take the paper as a timed practice test to be scored.

English Language

2. Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence. I can’t believe that I am doing this ordinary and dull task.
- (a) immoral
- (b) tenacious
- (c) mundane
- (d) destitute
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4. Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P. but results in widespread hunger, death and social unrest Q. some of the causes of famine in that region R. drought, floods, war and economic instability are S. which not only causes severe shortage of food
- (a) RQSP
- (b) RSQP
- (c) QRSP
- (d) QPSR
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The ______ age for retirement is 65 years in India.
- (a) mendatory
- (b) mendetory
- (c) mendaytory
- (d) mandatory
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6. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The news is very good to be true.
- (a) to be true
- (b) very good
- (c) The news
- (d) is
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7. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a spelling error. They need to / wave the participation / fees for people / with disabilities.
- (a) wave the participation
- (b) with disabilities.
- (c) fees for people
- (d) They need to
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9. Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A.Looks first to his own profit B. And then to the king’s, C. Or destroys the king’s gain altogether D.The chief collector of revenue
- (a) B, D, A, C
- (b) D, A, B, C
- (c) D, C, A, B
- (d) A, B, C, D
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10. Select the most appropriate synonym of ‘potential’ in the given sentence. I have seen Radhya growing in the last few years; she now has the capability to fight worse situations.
- (a) Worse
- (b) Situations
- (c) Growing
- (d) Capability
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11. Select the most appropriate synonym for the given word. Strength
- (a) Recluse
- (b) Weakness
- (c) Power
- (d) Disability
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12. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Feasibility
- (a) Sustainability
- (b) Impropriety
- (c) Heavy
- (d) Probability
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15. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Elaborate
- (a) Easy
- (b) Complex
- (c) Simple
- (d) Plain
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17. Select the most appropriate option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined segment in the following sentence. After the scandal, the king was left with no choice but to announce his act of renouncing the throne.
- (a) coronation
- (b) extradition
- (c) exoneration
- (d) abdication
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18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Ambivalent
- (a) Unpredictable
- (b) Legitimate
- (c) Unequivocal
- (d) Irresistible
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20. Select the most appropriate option that can replace the underlined word in the following sentence. The incorrigible optimism displayed by Aishwarya in difficult situations turned out her to be a favourite among her friends.
- (a) translucent
- (b) illustrious
- (c) unchanged
- (d) barefooted
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PassageFor questions 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.
Climatic disasters are (1)_____________ increasingly common due to the effects of climate change. These disasters include extreme weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and droughts. To mitigate the effects of these disasters, it is essential to invest in disaster preparedness and (2)______________. The impact of climatic disasters is not limited to the loss of life and property damage. For example, hurricanes can disrupt the oil and gas industry, leading to higher fuel prices and (3)_____________. Floods can damage crops and infrastructure, leading to food shortages and disruptions to transportation systems. Rising temperatures can lead to more frequent heat waves, while changes in precipitation patterns can lead to more (4)_____________ droughts and floods. Climatic disasters disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Collaboration among governments, communities and businesses is crucial for effective disaster preparedness and response. This involves investing in early warning systems, improving infrastructure and emergency services and planning for post-disaster recovery. By taking a (5)______________ approach to disaster management, we can reduce the impacts of climatic disasters and build more resilient communities.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
- (a) became
- (b) becoming
- (c) become
- (d) becomes
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22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
- (a) regeneration
- (b) response
- (c) evaluation
- (d) manifestation
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23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
- (a) fatigue
- (b) shortages
- (c) failure
- (d) drought
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24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
- (a) fast
- (b) rare
- (c) frequent
- (d) speedy
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25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
- (a) proactive
- (b) productive
- (c) bioactive
- (d) inactive
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General Intelligence

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3. _______ is/are an item for which both, GST and central excise duty are applicable in India.
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