SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2023 Previous Year Paper Shift 4

Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank.

The shareholders are planning to ___________ control of the company from the current directors.

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.

Research has proved that meteors have largely destructed and impackted earth.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

No less than eight pedestrians were killed in the accident.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. Leisure He was relaxing and enjoying last week in Spain but now he is working hard for the firm.

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice.

A remarkable discovery was made by the scientist.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

He speaks pleasantly / with her yesterday / evening but not today.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. A) The young lion tore through the formation and decimated the enemy lines. B) The enemy soldiers panicked and started killing each other. C) It is said that he used a weapon with a hallucinating agent that created a chimera of hundreds of Abhimanyus. D) Seeing the rout they were facing, young Abhimanyu led a powerful counterattack.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who does not believe in the existence of God

Select the most appropriate active form of the given sentence.

The movie was directed by the famous filmmaker and produced by the studio.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Though Ravi is silent and reserved, he has got a finger in every pie.

Select the option with the correct spellings to replace the underlined words in the given sentence.

He exhibitad his senseles behaviour at that conference.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

She became frantic as she lost her purse on the busy streets of the markets.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

How do you think the internet has influenced how we utilise news and media?

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (P) and the challenges faced in its (Q) the report discusses (R) the state of renewable energy (S) implementation along with potential solutions

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Meenakshi called out for the neighbourhood to get support for her campaign.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Indispensable

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Soothe

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

After he let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party, it was no longer a secret.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Fervour

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

He tends to put off doing his work until the last minute, leaving important tasks unfinished and causing himself unnecessary stress.

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. If there was such a thing as perfect food, eggs would be a ________ (1)________. They are readily available, easy to cook, affordable and packed ________ (2) ________ protein. An egg is meant to be something that has all the right ingredients to grow an organism, so obviously, it is very nutrient-dense. Eating eggs alongside other food can ________ (3) ________ our bodies absorb more vitamins too. For example, one study found that adding an egg to a salad can increase how much vitamin E we get from the salad. But for decades, eating eggs has also been controversial due to their ________ (4) ________ cholesterol content—which some studies have linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Cholesterol, a yellowish fat produced in our liver and intestines, can be found in every one of our body's cells. We ________ (5) ________ think of it as ‘bad’. But cholesterol is a crucial building block in our cell membranes. It also is needed for the body to make vitamin D and the hormones testosterone and oestrogen.

SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. If there was such a thing as perfect food, eggs would be a ________ (1)________. They are readily available, easy to cook, affordable and packed ________ (2) ________ protein. An egg is meant to be something that has all the right ingredients to grow an organism, so obviously, it is very nutrient-dense. Eating eggs alongside other food can ________ (3) ________ our bodies absorb more vitamins too. For example, one study found that adding an egg to a salad can increase how much vitamin E we get from the salad. But for decades, eating eggs has also been controversial due to their ________ (4) ________ cholesterol content—which some studies have linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Cholesterol, a yellowish fat produced in our liver and intestines, can be found in every one of our body's cells. We ________ (5) ________ think of it as ‘bad’. But cholesterol is a crucial building block in our cell membranes. It also is needed for the body to make vitamin D and the hormones testosterone and oestrogen.

SubQuestion No : 22 Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. If there was such a thing as perfect food, eggs would be a ________ (1)________. They are readily available, easy to cook, affordable and packed ________ (2) ________ protein. An egg is meant to be something that has all the right ingredients to grow an organism, so obviously, it is very nutrient-dense. Eating eggs alongside other food can ________ (3) ________ our bodies absorb more vitamins too. For example, one study found that adding an egg to a salad can increase how much vitamin E we get from the salad. But for decades, eating eggs has also been controversial due to their ________ (4) ________ cholesterol content—which some studies have linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Cholesterol, a yellowish fat produced in our liver and intestines, can be found in every one of our body's cells. We ________ (5) ________ think of it as ‘bad’. But cholesterol is a crucial building block in our cell membranes. It also is needed for the body to make vitamin D and the hormones testosterone and oestrogen.

SubQuestion No : 23 Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. If there was such a thing as perfect food, eggs would be a ________ (1)________. They are readily available, easy to cook, affordable and packed ________ (2) ________ protein. An egg is meant to be something that has all the right ingredients to grow an organism, so obviously, it is very nutrient-dense. Eating eggs alongside other food can ________ (3) ________ our bodies absorb more vitamins too. For example, one study found that adding an egg to a salad can increase how much vitamin E we get from the salad. But for decades, eating eggs has also been controversial due to their ________ (4) ________ cholesterol content—which some studies have linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Cholesterol, a yellowish fat produced in our liver and intestines, can be found in every one of our body's cells. We ________ (5) ________ think of it as ‘bad’. But cholesterol is a crucial building block in our cell membranes. It also is needed for the body to make vitamin D and the hormones testosterone and oestrogen.

SubQuestion No : 24 Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. If there was such a thing as perfect food, eggs would be a ________ (1)________. They are readily available, easy to cook, affordable and packed ________ (2) ________ protein. An egg is meant to be something that has all the right ingredients to grow an organism, so obviously, it is very nutrient-dense. Eating eggs alongside other food can ________ (3) ________ our bodies absorb more vitamins too. For example, one study found that adding an egg to a salad can increase how much vitamin E we get from the salad. But for decades, eating eggs has also been controversial due to their ________ (4) ________ cholesterol content—which some studies have linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Cholesterol, a yellowish fat produced in our liver and intestines, can be found in every one of our body's cells. We ________ (5) ________ think of it as ‘bad’. But cholesterol is a crucial building block in our cell membranes. It also is needed for the body to make vitamin D and the hormones testosterone and oestrogen.

SubQuestion No : 25 Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

H is the father of M. M is the brother of C. C is the daughter of I and married to F. D is the daughter of C. Z is the daughter of M. How is H related to I?

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 183, 173, 153, 123, 83, ?

Which letter-cluster should come in place of ? in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? HTD, DPZ, ?, VHR, RDN

In a certain code language, ‘WASTE’ is coded as ‘60’ and ‘BRANDED’ is coded as ‘84’. What is the code for ‘CEILINGFANS’ in the given code language?

If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 31 C 48 B 7 D 322 A 23 = ?

Select the option in which the letter-clusters share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of letter-clusters. EAT : IEX TGX : XKB

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 71, 74, 72, 75, 73, 76, ?

Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. _QRS_QRSPQ_SPQ_S

If 19 June 2001 is Tuesday, then what will be the day of the week on 14 August 2007?

OLFE is related to NKED in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, VHNS is related to UGMR. To which of the following is XBOP related following the same logic?

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the series.

In a certain code language, ‘DARK’ is coded as ‘3501’ and ‘READ’ is coded as ‘1037’. What is the code for ‘K’ in the given code language?

If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 11 B 145 A 29 C 69 D 17 = ?

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word KINGDOM is arranged in alphabetical order?

Select the option in which the numbers do NOT share the same relationship as that shared by the given pairs of numbers. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 32 : 65 and 35 : 71

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All Indians are Americans. Some Chinese are Americans. All Chinese are Russians. Conclusions: (I) Some Chinese are Indians is a possibility. (II) No Russian is an Indian. (III) Some Americans are Russians.

Select the triad from the below options that has the same analogy as the following triads. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) 425 : 85 : 423 315 : 63 : 313

In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following pairs: (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 16, 99 13, 81

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below. M yRE27S N

R is the father of P. P is the sister of Q. Q is the grandson of T. S is the only child of M. M is married to T. R is married to S How is S related to P?

Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group? (1) 4 – 27 (2) 6 – 125 (3) 7 – 216 (4) 5 – 63

Select the word-pair that does NOT represent a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Astonishing : Incredible

If sinθ + tanθ = p and tanθ - sinθ = q, then which of the relation satisfies for given values of p and q?

A fruit seller buys 480 bananas for ₹1,200. Some of these bananas are rotten and hence, they are thrown away. He sells the remaining bananas at ₹3.5 each and makes a profit of ₹396. What is the percentage of bananas thrown away?

On an item having a marked price of ₹ 500, Ravi was offered successive discounts of 36% and 5%, respectively, while Prabhat was offered a single discount of 40%. Who paid more for the item and by how much?

If θ is an acute angle and sinθ = 21/25, then what is the value of tanθ?

The simple interest on a sum of money in 6 years at the rate of 15% per annum is ₹1,440 less than the simple interest accrued on the same sum in 9 years at 18% per annum. What is the sum of money (in ₹)?

Simplify the given expression.

3(sin⁴ z - cos⁴ z + 1) / sin² z

The remainder of the term 9 + 9² + ... + 9^(2n+1) when divided by 6 is:

If a - b = 9 and ab = 20, then a² + b² :

A metallic sphere of radius 21 cm is melted and then recast into smaller cones each with a radius of 7 cm, and a height of 3 cm. Find the number of cones obtained.

An item was sold at ₹ 5,474 after two successive discounts of 12.5% and 8% were offered on its Marked Price. What was the Marked Price (in ₹) of the item?

Two jars A and B are containing the solutions of two liquids P and Q. The ratio of the liquids P and Q in the jars A and B are 2 : 19 and 1 : 11, respectively. If 7 litres of the solution of jar A and 4 litres of the solution of jar B are mixed, what is the ratio of the solutions P and Q in the new mixture?

In a ΔPMN, S is a point on PM which divides PM in the ratio of 5 : 7. The line segment ST is parallel to MN. If MN = 24 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of segment ST?

If x + 1/x = 2, then the value of x¹¹ + 1/x²⁰ is:

The data given in the table shows the number of boys and girls enrolled for different games in an academy over 5 years.

Which game has the maximum enrollment and during which year?

A chord is drawn in a circle of radius 10 cm. If the distance of the chord from the centre is 6 cm, then the length of the chord (in cm) is:

Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions given below it. The demand for company B is approximately what per cent of the demand for company C?

A sum of ₹10,000 was invested at a rate of 10% per annum for a period of 2 years, compounded half-yearly. Find the compound interest.

Three persons A, B and C invested some money in a business. The share of A is twice the share of B, and the share of B is thrice the share of C. After 1 year, they earned ₹6,000. Find the money A received.

If ax + by = 1 and bx + ay = 2ab / (a² + b²), then the value of x (in terms of a and b) is:

After allowing a discount of 12.5% on the marked price, an article is sold for ₹2,625. Find its marked price.

If 18 mechanics can repair 90 cars in 10 days, how many mechanics will be required to repair 150 cars in 12 days?

Study the given pie-charts and answer the question that follows. The pie-charts show the details of graduate and post graduate students of the Universities A, B, C, D, E, F. If the total number of graduates across all universities is 24,800 and that of postgraduates is 18,400, then the ratio of the graduates in the universities A and E together to the postgraduates in the universities B and C will be:

Savitha and Parnika decided to run a 2250 m long race on a track as long as the length of the race. But Savitha gave Parnika a 396 m head start and also allowed her to start 9 seconds before Savitha started running. Parnika ran at 6 m per second and Savitha caught up with Parnika 250 seconds after Savitha started running. What was Savitha's speed (in m/s) during the race?

Two circles with centres A and B touch each externally. PQ is a direct common tangent which touches the circle at P and Q. If the radii of the circles 9 cm and 4 cm, respectively, then the length of PQ (in cm) is equal to:

AB and BC are two chords of a circle with centre O. Both chords are on either side of the centre O. Point A and point C are connected to the centre O, such that ∠BAO=36° and ∠BCO=48°. What is the degree measure of the angle subtended by the minor arc AC at the centre O?

According to Census of India 2011, what is the literacy rate among the male population in India?

Which of the following Provisions of the Indian Constitution is taken from the US Constitution?

In October 2022, Harmanpreet Singh, who was honoured with the Player of the Year award is related to ___________.

What is the nominal GDP if the real GDP is 500 and price index is 150?

How many digits does the MMID code of any commercial bank have?

What are the events in power lifting?

Identify the correct match.

A) Pension to retired government employees - Revenue Receipt

B) Purchase of Machinery in Railways - Capital Expenditure

The IUPAC name of an element is Unnilennium. What is the symbol of the element?

By what name did Vinayak Savarkar form a secret organization of revolutionaries in the year 1904?

Which of the following has Kharif crops only?

In November 2022, Manika Batra created history by becoming the first Indian woman paddler to win a bronze medal in which event?

Which of the following is an open pit copper mine?

Mopin is an agricultural festival celebrated in the state of _________.

On April 21, 2023 which state assembly passed a bill amending the Factories Act 1948, for flexible working hours and extending factory workers 'working hours from 8 to 12 hours' ?

The minimum distance of distinct vision for a young adult person with no defect in eyes is:

Nati is the folk dance of which of the following Indian states?

Which of the following classification bases of industry applies to the products — cotton, jute, wool, silk textile, rubber, tea, sugar, coffee, edible oil?

In the 1930s, which of the following theories was propounded by Arthur Holmes about the mantle?

Who composed ‘Shahnama’?

Manju Barggavee was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2019 for her contribution to which Indian classical dance?

The Harbour phase of the 29^th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)-2022, hosted by the Indian Navy, was held at:

X has been exercising his freedom of trade in Chennai to earn for his livelihood.

Such kind of freedom is provided in which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?

Rabindra Sangeet is associated with:

Which of these is one of the seven priorities adopted in the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2023-24?

Which of the following nutrients is available mainly in apples?