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SSC CHSL 2023 Tier I — 17 August 2023, Shift 3

17 August 2023 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM94 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: 6 (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 17 August 2023, 2:30 PM–3:30 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

1. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She is the least reliablest person of all.
- (a) leastest reliable
- (b) less reliable
- (c) least reliable
- (d) lesser reliable
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Answer: (c)
2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Ravishing’ from the given sentence. The architect designed a stunning skyscraper with a sophisticated structural system.
- (a) Sophisticated
- (b) Skyscraper
- (c) Stunning
- (d) System
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Answer: (c)
3. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. The young artist spent countless hours perfecting her craft, trying with various methods and mediums, and honing her creative vision until she had produced a stunning collection of works that showcased her unique talent and perspective.
- (a) exploring with different factors
- (b) experimenting with different techniques
- (c) merging with different variations
- (d) researching with different types
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Answer: (b)
4. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- (a) Calendr
- (b) Conscientious
- (c) Colleague
- (d) Conspicuous
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Answer: (a)
5. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. By whom was this poem written?
- (a) Who had wrote this poem?
- (b) Who has written this poem?
- (c) Who writes this poem?
- (d) Who wrote this poem?
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Answer: (d)
6. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. Everything in the mansion was in great confusion after the robbery.
- (a) Pick holes
- (b) Pell-mell
- (c) Turn over a new leaf
- (d) Damp squib
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Answer: (b)
7. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The students were restored to complete the assignment by Friday.
- (a) declared
- (b) expected
- (c) designed
- (d) No substitution required
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Answer: (b)
8. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. There was a sudden esklation of violent acts which led to the starting of the second world war.
- (a) Esklation
- (b) Starting
- (c) Violent
- (d) Sudden
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Answer: (a)
9. Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P. a man in a maroon colour flannel shirt Q. rounded a corner and walked into the middle of the main street of Yellow Sky R. which had been purchased for purposes of decoration S. and made principally by some Jewish women on the East side of New York
- (a) PRQS
- (b) PRSQ
- (c) PSRQ
- (d) PQRS
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Answer: (b)
10. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. He wore a bizarre outfit for the party.
- (a) Normal
- (b) Usual
- (c) Weird
- (d) Familiar
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Answer: (c)
11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. She detests capsicum so much that she would prefer going empty stomach.
- (a) prompts
- (b) marvels
- (c) rebels
- (d) loathes
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Answer: (d)
12. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence. He was alone and knew the dangers ahead during his journey, but he tried to keep up his confidence.
- (a) whistled in the dark
- (b) made a sterner stuff
- (c) stepped up his game
- (d) wouldn’t be caught dead
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Answer: (a)
13. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Timid
- (a) Magical
- (b) Honest
- (c) Fearless
- (d) Nervous
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Answer: (d)
14. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. This route cannot get more ____________ (simplified) than it already is.
- (a) uniform
- (b) convoluted
- (c) homogenous
- (d) unvaried
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Answer: (b)
15. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
- (a) Singular
- (b) Slang
- (c) Dialect
- (d) Referendum
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Answer: (c)
16. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. Varun is handsome than his brother.
- (a) much handsome to
- (b) most handsome than
- (c) more handsome than
- (d) more handsome to
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Answer: (c)
17. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The GDP of the country has growth rapidly since independence.
- (a) had been grow rapidly
- (b) has grown rapidly
- (c) have grown been rapidly
- (d) had grow rapidly
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Answer: (b)
19. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Proposal
- (a) Filling
- (b) Scheme
- (c) Refusal
- (d) Addition
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Answer: (b)
20. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The politician used a/an mild and indirect word to describe the controversial policy, in order to soften the blow.
- (a) oxymoron
- (b) metaphor
- (c) euphemism
- (d) hyperbole
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Answer: (c)
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. India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- (a) been
- (b) being
- (c) be
- (d) are
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Answer: (b)
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- (a) classical
- (b) contemporary
- (c) old
- (d) ancient
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Answer: (b)
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- (a) included
- (b) include
- (c) including
- (d) includes
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Answer: (b)
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- (a) had
- (b) were
- (c) has
- (d) was
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Answer: (b)
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- (a) ought to
- (b) might
- (c) used to
- (d) dare
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Answer: (b)