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SSC CHSL 2025 Tier-1 (Held On: 13 Nov, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence
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Question 61

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In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: A surge in dengue cases has been reported in the city due to water stagnation during monsoon.

Course of action I: Conduct mass fumigation drives and clean stagnant water.

Courses of action II: Declare a public holiday until the monsoon ends.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Both follow

  4. DOption (d)

    Either I or II follows

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only I follows

Why this answer is correct

Statement:

A surge in dengue cases has been reported in the city due to water stagnation during monsoon.

Courses of Action:

I. Conduct mass fumigation drives and clean stagnant water.

II. Declare a public holiday until the monsoon ends.

Analysis:

I. Conduct mass fumigation drives and clean stagnant water – Follows (Dengue spreads through mosquitoes that breed in stagnant water, so fumigation and cleaning stagnant water directly address the cause of the problem.)

II. Declare a public holiday until the monsoon ends – Does not follow (Declaring a public holiday does not solve the root cause of dengue spread and is not a practical solution.)

Thus, Only Course of Action I follows.

∴ The correct answer is Option (1).

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Question 62

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Few of the letters are given followed by a question mark (?) these letters are following a specific pattern you have to give the correct option which can replace question mark.

Which letter should be next: P, M, J, G, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    D

  2. BOption (b)

    E

  3. COption (c)

    F

  4. DOption (d)

    G

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

D

Why this answer is correct

Given: P, M, J, G, ?

The pattern followed here is:

∴ The correct answer is Option (1).

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Question 63

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Few of the letters are given followed by a question mark (?) these letters are following a specific pattern you have to give the correct option which can replace question mark.

B, G, M, T, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    Z

  2. BOption (b)

    A

  3. COption (c)

    B

  4. DOption (d)

    C

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

B

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

∴ The correct answer is Option (3).

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Question 64

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In this question some conditions or circumstances is provided to you, you have to make logical judgement according to mentioned circumstances and mark the correct judgement for question.

A school principal receives multiple complaints from parents about a teacher's strict disciplinary methods, though student grades under the teacher are among the best in the school. The principal must decide how to handle the complaints while also ensuring continued academic success.

  1. AOption (a)

    Immediately terminate the teacher to satisfy the parents.

  2. BOption (b)

    Ignore the complaints since the students are doing well.

  3. COption (c)

    Meet with the teacher to discuss alternative discipline strategies and monitor classroom dynamics.

  4. DOption (d)

    Ask students to tolerate the methods since it improves grades.

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Meet with the teacher to discuss alternative discipline strategies and monitor classroom dynamics.

Why this answer is correct

In the given situation,

OptionCorrectnessReasoning
Immediately terminate the teacher to satisfy the parentsIncorrectThis is an extreme decision taken without proper investigation and may harm the academic success achieved under the teacher.
Ignore the complaints since the students are doing wellIncorrectIgnoring parental concerns can damage trust and overlook possible issues in classroom discipline methods.
Meet with the teacher to discuss alternative discipline strategies and monitor classroom dynamicsCorrectThis approach balances academic success with student well-being by addressing concerns constructively and improving teaching methods.
Ask students to tolerate the methods since it improves gradesIncorrectThis ignores student comfort and concerns, which is not a healthy or responsible educational practice.

Therefore Option 3 is the correct answer.

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Question 65

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Four meaningful words are given in the options you have to check that which of the following words cannot be formed from the letters.

'ESTABLISHMENT'?

  1. AOption (a)

    TENTS

  2. BOption (b)

    STATE

  3. COption (c)

    TABLE

  4. DOption (d)

    BLUNT

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

BLUNT

Why this answer is correct

Given word: ESTABLISHMENT

Option 1) TENTS → Can be formed as ESTABLISHMENTS.

Option 2) STATE → Can be formed as ESTABLISHMENT.

Option 3) TABLE → Can be formed as ESTABLISHMENT.

Option 4) BLUNT → Cannot be formed as letter U is not present in ESTABLISHMENT.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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Question 66

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In this type of questions, question is provided with someissues/disputes/problem, followed by few methods to resolve the problem in statement choosing the appropriate problem solving method that can be implemented.

A school has only one computer lab and two classes need it at the same time for important projects. What should the principal do to resolve the conflict most fairly?

  1. AOption (a)

    Let the teacher with more experience decide

  2. BOption (b)

    Give it to the class with higher average marks

  3. COption (c)

    Postpone one class's project deadline

  4. DOption (d)

    Allocate half time to each class and provide teachers to supervise both

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Allocate half time to each class and provide teachers to supervise both

Why this answer is correct

In the given situation,

OptionCorrectnessReasoning
Let the teacher with more experience decideIncorrectThis may create bias and does not ensure a fair solution for both classes.
Give it to the class with higher average marksIncorrectThis approach is unfair and ignores the needs of the other class.
Postpone one class's project deadlinePartially CorrectThis could solve the conflict temporarily but may disadvantage one class.
Allocate half time to each class and provide teachers to supervise bothCorrectThis ensures fairness by giving both classes equal access to the computer lab while maintaining supervision and support.

Therefore Option 4 is the correct answer.

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Question 67

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In each of the following questions, there is a certain relationship between two given letter pairs on one side of (::) and pair is given on another side of (::) where another pair is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relationship with this pair as the pairs of the given pair bear, Choose the best alternative.

CE: XV:: KG:?

  1. AOption (a)

    PS

  2. BOption (b)

    QT

  3. COption (c)

    PU

  4. DOption (d)

    PT

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

PT

Why this answer is correct

CE : XV

Similarly, KG : ?

∴ The correct answer is Option(4).

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Question 68

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In each of the following questions, there is a certain relationship between two given letter pairs on one side of (::) and pair is given on another side of (::) where another pair is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relationship with this pair as the pairs of the given pair bear. Choose the best alternative.

AC: DB:: EG:?

  1. AOption (a)

    GF

  2. BOption (b)

    HH

  3. COption (c)

    HE

  4. DOption (d)

    HF

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

HF

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

AC : DB

Similarly, EG : ?

∴ The correct answer is Option (4).

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Question 69

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Find the next element that replace the ? Logically 1, 7, 19, 43, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    86

  2. BOption (b)

    91

  3. COption (c)

    96

  4. DOption (d)

    111

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

91

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

∴ The correct answer is Option (2).

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Question 70

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Find the next element that replace the? Logically 3, 22, 117, 592, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    2965

  2. BOption (b)

    2967

  3. COption (c)

    2983

  4. DOption (d)

    2968

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2967

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

⇒ (3 × 5) + 7 = 22

⇒ (22 × 5) + 7 = 117

⇒ (117 × 5) + 7 = 592

⇒ (592 × 5) + 7 = 2967

∴ The correct answer is Option (2).

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Question 71

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Find the next element that replace the? Logically 10, 41, 196, 971, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    4842

  2. BOption (b)

    4849

  3. COption (c)

    4846

  4. DOption (d)

    4866

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

4846

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

⇒ (10 × 5) - 9 = 41

⇒ (41 × 5) - 9 = 196

⇒ (196 × 5) - 9 = 971

⇒ (971 × 5) - 9 = 4846

∴ The correct answer is Option (3).

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Question 72

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In three of the following pairs are same by same pattern except one pair. Which pair does not follow this pattern?

  1. AOption (a)

    12:19

  2. BOption (b)

    25:32

  3. COption (c)

    41:48

  4. DOption (d)

    13:21

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

13:21

Why this answer is correct

Given pairs:

  1. 12 : 19

  2. 25 : 32

  3. 41 : 48

  4. 13 : 21

Check the pattern:

12 + 7 = 19

25 + 7 = 32

41 + 7 = 48

But,

13 + 7 = 20 ≠ 21

Here the difference is 8 instead of 7.

Hence, 13 : 21 does not follow the pattern.

∴ The correct answer is Option (4)

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Question 73

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In this type of questions, question is provided with substitutes for various mathematical symbols, followed by a question involving calculation of an expression or choosing the correct/incorrect equation. You have to put the real signs in the given equation and then solve the questions as required.

If '!' stands for', ÷' '#' stands for '×', '^' stands for '+', '$' stands for '-', then find the value of:

12 # 7 ^ 3 $ 10 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    76

  2. BOption (b)

    78

  3. COption (c)

    77

  4. DOption (d)

    79

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

77

Why this answer is correct

Given Equation : 12 # 7 ^ 3 $ 10 = ?

Symbol meanings:

! → ÷

→ ×

^ → +

$ → −

Calculation:

12 # 7 ^ 3 $ 10 = ?

After replacing the symbols with their actual signs,

12 × 7 + 3 − 10 = ?

⇒ 84 + 3 − 10

⇒ 87 − 10

⇒ 77

Hence, the correct answer is 77.$

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Question 74

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Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Responsibility

  2. Restaurant

  3. Representation

4. Revolution

  1. Refrigerator.
  1. AOption (a)

    5, 3, 1, 2, 4

  2. BOption (b)

    3, 5, 1, 2, 4

  3. COption (c)

    5, 3, 2, 1, 4

  4. DOption (d)

    3, 1, 5, 2, 4

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

5, 3, 1, 2, 4

Why this answer is correct

The arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary is as shown below:

5. Refrigerator

3. Representation

1. Responsibility

2. Restaurant

4. Revolution

Hence, the correct order is: 5, 3, 1, 2, 4

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Question 75

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Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in

1.Rainbow

2.Rather

3.Reason

4.Recent

5.Region

  1. Remove
  1. AOption (a)

    1,2,3,4,5,6

  2. BOption (b)

    1,3,2,4,5,6

  3. COption (c)

    1,2,3,4,6,5

  4. DOption (d)

    1,3,2,4,6,5

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1,2,3,4,5,6

Why this answer is correct

The arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary is as shown below:

1. Rainbow

2. Rather

4. Recent

3. Reason

5. Region

6. Remove

Hence, the correct order is: 1, 2, 4, 3, 5, 6

SSC CHSL 2025 Tier-1 (Held On: 13 Nov, 2025 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)·General Intelligence
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Question 76

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If HARMONY is coded as KDUPRQB, then what would BALANCE be?

  1. AOption (a)

    EDODQFH

  2. BOption (b)

    EDLDQFH

  3. COption (c)

    EDLDQGI

  4. DOption (d)

    EDFDRFH

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

EDODQFH

Why this answer is correct

Here, each letter of the word is shifted 3 positions forward in the English alphabet.

H → K

A → D

R → U

M → P

O → R

N → Q

Y → B

Hence, the logic followed is: Each letter is replaced by the letter that is 3 positions ahead in the alphabet.

Now apply the same logic to BALANCE:

B → E

A → D

L → O

A → D

N → Q

C → F

E → H

Thus, BALANCE → EDODQFH

Hence, the correct answer is EDODQFH.

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Question 77

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In a particular code language, if ARCHAEOLOGICAL is coded as BSDIBFPMPHJDBM and ANTHROPOLOGICAL is coded as BOUISPQMPHJDBM, then what is the code for PSYCHOLOGICAL?

  1. AOption (a)

    QTZDIPMPHJDBM

  2. BOption (b)

    QSZDIPMPHJDBM

  3. COption (c)

     QTZDIPMPHJCBM

  4. DOption (d)

    QTZDIPMPGJDBM

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

QTZDIPMPHJDBM

Why this answer is correct

Observe the pattern:

Each letter of the given word is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet (+1 shift).

Example from the first word:

A → B

R → S

C → D

H → I

A → B

E → F

O → P

L → M

O → P

G → H

I → J

C → D

A → B

L → M

Hence, the logic followed is: Each letter is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet.

Now apply the same logic to PSYCHOLOGICAL:

P → Q

S → T

Y → Z

C → D

H → I

O → P

L → M

O → P

G → H

I → J

C → D

A → B

L → M

Thus, PSYCHOLOGICAL → QTZDIPMPHJDBM

Hence, the correct answer is QTZDIPMPHJDBM.

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Question 78

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In a specific coding system, if MATHEMATICS is coded as NBUIFNBUJDT and GEOGRAPHY is coded as HFPHSBQIZ, then what is the code for CHEMISTRY?

  1. AOption (a)

    DIFNJTUSZ

  2. BOption (b)

    DIFNJTVRZ

  3. COption (c)

    DIFNJTRSZ

  4. DOption (d)

    DIFNJTTRZ

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

DIFNJTUSZ

Why this answer is correct

Observe the pattern:

M → N

A → B

T → U

H → I

E → F

M → N

A → B

T → U

I → J

C → D

S → T

Similarly,

G → H

E → F

O → P

G → H

R → S

A → B

P → Q

H → I

Y → Z

Hence, the logic followed is: Each letter is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet (+1 shift).

Now apply the same logic to CHEMISTRY:

C → D

H → I

E → F

M → N

I → J

S → T

T → U

R → S

Y → Z

Thus, CHEMISTRY → DIFNJTUSZ

Hence, the correct answer is DIFNJTUSZ.

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Question 79

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Here some problem or solution of the problem is given in the statement you have to choose the appropriate logical deduction for given statement.

Statement: Advancements in surveillance technology have improved national security and crime prevention. However, concerns about mass surveillance and privacy violations have sparked debates on ethical boundaries and government overreach. Critics demand transparent policies and public oversight.

Conclusions:

I. Surveillance technology has both benefits and risks.

II. Public oversight and clear policies are needed to balance privacy and security.

III. Surveillance should be completely banned to protect individual freedom.

Which conclusion necessarily follows?

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    I and II follow

  3. COption (c)

    Only III follows

  4. DOption (d)

    All follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

I and II follow

Why this answer is correct

Analysis of Conclusions:

Conclusion I: Surveillance technology has both benefits and risks.

The statement mentions improvement in security (benefit) and privacy concerns (risk). Therefore, this conclusion follows.

Conclusion II: Public oversight and clear policies are needed to balance privacy and security.

The statement clearly says critics demand transparent policies and public oversight. Hence, this conclusion follows.

Conclusion III: Surveillance should be completely banned to protect individual freedom.

The statement only mentions concerns and demand for oversight, not a complete ban. Hence, this conclusion does not follow.

Hence, the correct answer is: Only Conclusions I and II follow.

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Question 80

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Each item describes a situation and is followed by four possible responses. Indicate the response you find most appropriate. Choose only one response for each item. The responses will be evaluated based on the level of appropriateness for the given situation.

Situation: A student has only 3 days left before an exam. She hasn't completed half the syllabus. What's the best strategy?

  1. AOption (a)

    Watch motivational videos to calm nerves

  2. BOption (b)

    Sleep less and cover all topics

  3. COption (c)

    Focus on high-weightage and familiar topics

  4. DOption (d)

    Give up and skip the exam

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Focus on high-weightage and familiar topics

Why this answer is correct

Situation:

A student has only 3 days left before an exam and half the syllabus is still incomplete.

Analysis of Options:

Watch motivational videos to calm nerves

This may reduce stress, but it does not directly help in completing the syllabus. Hence, it is not the most practical strategy.

Sleep less and cover all topics

Reducing sleep can harm concentration and efficiency, which may negatively affect exam performance.

Focus on high-weightage and familiar topics

This is a practical and effective strategy when time is limited. Prioritizing important and known topics can maximize marks within the available time.

Give up and skip the exam

This is not a reasonable response because the student still has time to prepare.

Hence, the correct answer is Focus on high-weightage and familiar topics.

How should I prepare for Reasoning in SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL)?

Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.