SSC CHSL 2020 Question Paper 11 Aug 2021

SSC CHSL

Question
Paper
Staff Selection Commission
Multi Tasking Staff
Exam
Prepared by: DOWNLOAD
PDF

Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2020 (Tier-l)
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Venue Name
Exam Date 11/08/2021
Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Subject Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2020

Section : English Language

Q.1 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, select the one that gives
their correct order.

A. He told his friends that his difficulties were a sign of God’s confidence in him.
B. A businessman remained cheerful even though he suffered one catastrophe after
another.
C. Therefore, when he was serving in the armed forces too, his senior officer had chosen
him for dangerous missions because he knew he could be trusted.
D. First, his son had a serious accident and then he had huge losses in his business, but he
was not perturbed.
Ans 1. BACD

2. BCDA

3. BDAC

4. BCAD

Question ID : 6549788252
Chosen Option : 4

Q.2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Ans 1. allowance

2. existence

3. acceptence

4. forbearance

Question ID : 6549788261
Chosen Option : 3

Q.3 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Travail
Ans 1. Journey

2. Excursion

3. Agony

4. Adventure

Question ID : 6549786043
Chosen Option : 2

Q.4 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Doctors and nurses who are treating COVID-19 patients are finding it difficult ______ long
working hours.
Ans 1. for manage with

2. to cope with

3. to service for

4. to carry on

Question ID : 6549788266
Chosen Option : 3

Q.5 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

Sarita said to me, “I’m glad I did not leave my village.”
Ans 1. Sarita told me she was glad she was not leaving her village.

2. Sarita told me she is glad she had not left her village.

3. Sarita told me I am glad she had not left her village.

4. Sarita told me she was glad she had not left her village.

Question ID : 6549788243
Chosen Option : 4

Q.6 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. In other words, chess and basketball are contests.
B. As games, chess and basketball are obviously different from leapfrog and playing house.
C. One can win a game of basketball, but it makes no sense to ask who has won a game of
leapfrog.
D. The first two games are competitive, the second two are not.
Ans 1. BCAD

2. DCBA

3. BDCA

4. ACDB

Question ID : 6549786031
Chosen Option : 1

Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

CORDIAL
Ans 1. friendly

2. capable

3. unwilling

4. hostile

Question ID : 6549788264
Chosen Option : 1

Q.8 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Everything in the village was grown organically as the majority of the population indulged in
farming for _____.
Ans 1. sustenance

2. maintenance

3. nourishment

4. nutrition

Question ID : 6549786045
Chosen Option : 1

Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Off and on
Ans 1. again and again

2. every day

3. sometimes but not regularly

4. not soon

Question ID : 6549788258
Chosen Option : 3

Q.10 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hang on every word
Ans 1. Speak very slowly

2. Listen very carefully

3. Stop after hearing one word

4. Stammer while speaking

Question ID : 6549786037
Chosen Option : 4

Q.11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ABUNDANCE
Ans 1. gaiety

2. scarcity

3. bounty

4. generosity

Question ID : 6549788256
Chosen Option : 2

Q.12 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.

There is constant friction / between the executive members / of the Association.
Ans 1. There is constant friction

2. No error

3. between the executive members

4. of the Association

Question ID : 6549786023
Chosen Option : 1

Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Exclusive
Ans 1. Expansive

2. Inclusive

3. Incisive

4. Extensive

Question ID : 6549786035
Chosen Option : 2

Q.14 In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.

Each players must play according to his full potential and not think only about winning.
Ans 1. only about winning

2. according to

3. must play

4. Each players

Question ID : 6549788244
Chosen Option : 4

Q.15 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.

If you tries to dictate your terms, I don’t think we can work together.
Ans 1. have try

2. No substitution

3. try

4. were tried

Question ID : 6549788255
Chosen Option : 3

Q.16 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Ans 1. Subtle

2. Doubtful

3. Desscent

4. Knead

Question ID : 6549786038
Chosen Option : 3

Q.17 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Arvind delivered the packet at the address given by Asha.
Ans 1. The packet had been delivered at the address given by Arvind.

2. The packet was being delivered by Arvind at the address given by Asha.

3. The packet was delivered by Arvind at the address given by Asha.

4. Asha delivered the packet at the address given by Arvind.

Question ID : 6549786020
Chosen Option : 3

Q.18 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Certain to happen
Ans 1. Ineffective

2. Inevitable

3. Unexpected

4. Avoidable

Question ID : 6549786040
Chosen Option : 2

Q.19 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

Most of us hesitate to accept our mistakes.
Ans 1. No substitution required

2. More of us

3. Much of us

4. Lots many of us

Question ID : 6549786032
Chosen Option : 1

Q.20 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

people existing or living at the same time
Ans 1. community

2. population

3. contemporaries

4. inhabitants

Question ID : 6549788263
Chosen Option : 3

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.

The short story in literature is usually concerned with a single effect conveyed in only one or
(1) _____ few significant episodes or scenes. (2) The _____ encourages economy of setting,
(3)_____ narrative, and the omission of a (4) _____ plot; character is disclosed in action and a
(5) _____ encounter but is seldom fully developed. Despite its relatively limited scope, though,
a short story is often judged by its ability to provide a ‘complete’ or satisfying treatment of its
characters and subject.

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

2. little

3. a

4. limited

Question ID : 6549786025
Chosen Option : 3

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.

The short story in literature is usually concerned with a single effect conveyed in only one or
(1) _____ few significant episodes or scenes. (2) The _____ encourages economy of setting,
(3)_____ narrative, and the omission of a (4) _____ plot; character is disclosed in action and a
(5) _____ encounter but is seldom fully developed. Despite its relatively limited scope, though,
a short story is often judged by its ability to provide a ‘complete’ or satisfying treatment of its
characters and subject.

SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
Ans 1. procedure

2. practice

3. shape

4. form

Question ID : 6549786026
Chosen Option : 1

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.

The short story in literature is usually concerned with a single effect conveyed in only one or
(1) _____ few significant episodes or scenes. (2) The _____ encourages economy of setting,
(3)_____ narrative, and the omission of a (4) _____ plot; character is disclosed in action and a
(5) _____ encounter but is seldom fully developed. Despite its relatively limited scope, though,
a short story is often judged by its ability to provide a ‘complete’ or satisfying treatment of its
characters and subject.

SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
Ans 1. curt

2. concise

3. long

4. lengthy

Question ID : 6549786027
Chosen Option : 2

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.

The short story in literature is usually concerned with a single effect conveyed in only one or
(1) _____ few significant episodes or scenes. (2) The _____ encourages economy of setting,
(3)_____ narrative, and the omission of a (4) _____ plot; character is disclosed in action and a
(5) _____ encounter but is seldom fully developed. Despite its relatively limited scope, though,
a short story is often judged by its ability to provide a ‘complete’ or satisfying treatment of its
characters and subject.

SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
Ans 1. slight

2. fused

3. complex

4. compound

Question ID : 6549786028
Chosen Option : 3

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.

The short story in literature is usually concerned with a single effect conveyed in only one or
(1) _____ few significant episodes or scenes. (2) The _____ encourages economy of setting,
(3)_____ narrative, and the omission of a (4) _____ plot; character is disclosed in action and a
(5) _____ encounter but is seldom fully developed. Despite its relatively limited scope, though,
a short story is often judged by its ability to provide a ‘complete’ or satisfying treatment of its
characters and subject.

SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
Ans 1. balanced

2. melodious

3. harmonious

4. dramatic

Question ID : 6549786029
Chosen Option : 4

Section : General Intelligence

Q.1 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is
related to the first term.

PAINTER : AEINPRT : : GLAMOUR : ?
Ans 1. MALGRUO

2. ALGOMRU

3. AGLMORU

4. RUOMALG

Question ID : 6549786056
Chosen Option : 3

Q.2 Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is
related to the first word.

Outright : Complete : : Rampant : ?
Ans 1. Growth

2. Imperfect

3. Unchecked

4. Usual

Question ID : 6549786057
Chosen Option : 4

Q.3 Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number
is related to the first number.

9 : 99 : : 15 : ?
Ans 1. 252

2. 552

3. 255

4. 525

Question ID : 6549788270
Chosen Option : 3

Q.4 A kid's mother's father-in-law's daughter is Rashmi, whose daughter is Pihoo. How is Pihoo
related to the kid?
Ans 1. Niece

2. Sister

3. Aunt

4. Cousin

Question ID : 6549789760
Chosen Option : 4

Q.5 Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two
words in the given word-pair.

Resistance : Ohm
Ans 1. Ampere : Current

2. Angle : Radians

3. Pressure : Watt

4. Volume : Joule

Question ID : 6549788282
Chosen Option : 2

Q.6

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786067
Chosen Option : 3

Q.7 Which two digits and signs need to be interchanged so as to balance the given equation?

26 ÷ 6 − 54 + 24 × 8 = 174
Ans 1. 8 and 6; × and ÷

2. 4 and 2; + and ÷

3. 6 and 4; − and ×

4. 5 and 8; × and +

Question ID : 6549786047
Chosen Option : 1

Q.8 Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is
different. Select the word that is different.
Ans 1. Growl

2. Waddle

3. Grunt

4. Bleat

Question ID : 6549786062
Chosen Option : 4

Q.9

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788288
Chosen Option : 3

Q.10 In an entrance test, Tiwari scored 25% marks and failed by 64 marks. If he had scored 40%
marks, then he would have secured 32 marks more than the pass marks. Find the pass
marks.
Ans 1. 295

2. 224

3. 150

4. 250

Question ID : 6549788268
Chosen Option : 2

Q.11

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788292
Chosen Option : 3

Q.12 Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in
the following series.

89, 79, 71, ?, 53, 43
Ans 1. 61

2. 67

3. 69

4. 63

Question ID : 6549786051
Chosen Option : 1

Q.13 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 racks are books.
All racks are pens.

Conclusions:
I. All pens are books.
II. Some books are pens.
Ans 1. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

2. Only conclusion I follows.

3. Only conclusion II follows.

4. Both conclusions I and II follow.

Question ID : 6549786063
Chosen Option : 3

Q.14 Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an
English dictionary?

1. Pamphlet
2. Paleface
3. Painless
4. Partiality
5. Pabulums
Ans 1. 5, 3, 1, 2, 4

2. 5, 3, 2, 1, 4

3. 5, 2, 1, 3, 4

4. 5, 2, 3, 1, 4

Question ID : 6549788275
Chosen Option : 2

Q.15

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788286
Chosen Option : 4

Q.16 Three of the following number-pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select
the odd one.
Ans 1. 271 : 15

2. 398 : 18

3. 181 : 12

4. 305 : 16

Question ID : 6549788274
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.17 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the
following set.

(697, 13, 866)
Ans 1. (832, 8, 887)

2. (747, 25, 1423)

3. (651, 16, 940)

4. (541, 14, 737)

Question ID : 6549788272
Chosen Option : 4

Q.18

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786068
Chosen Option : 1

Q.19 In a certain code language, PROMISE is written as WXTQLUF. How will MELTING be written
in that language?
Ans 1. TLSAPUN

2. SJPWKOG

3. SKRZOTM

4. TKQXLPH

Question ID : 6549786054
Chosen Option : 4

Q.20 If CALENDAR is coded as 91452313 and FACEMASK is coded as 210142316, then how
will SECURITY be coded as?
Ans 1. 723593120

2. 729952310

3. 723933210

4. 723953210

Question ID : 6549788277
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.21

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788287
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.22 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given
series will complete the series.

K_TZ_Y_M_ZO_K_T_OY
Ans 1. M O T T Y N Z

2. M N K T Y K Z

3. M O T Y K M Z

4. M O K T Y M Z

Question ID : 6549787472
Chosen Option : 4

Q.23

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786069
Chosen Option : 2

Q.24 Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the following set.

25 : 75 : 150
Ans 1. 29 : 36 : 72

2. 13 : 26 : 104

3. 36 : 108 : 324

4. 18 : 126 : 253

Question ID : 6549786049
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.25 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different.
Select the odd one.
Ans 1. IDWHU

2. UPITG

3. EZSFV

4. CXQBO

Question ID : 6549788283
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Section : Quantitative Aptitude

Q.1

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786085
Chosen Option : 3

Q.2

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786089
Chosen Option : 3

Q.3
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788302
Chosen Option : 2

Q.4
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788304
Chosen Option : 4

Q.5
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786077
Chosen Option : 4

Q.6

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786073
Chosen Option : 4

Q.7

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786092
Chosen Option : 3

Q.8

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787205
Chosen Option : 3

Q.9

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786086
Chosen Option : 2

Q.10

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788301
Chosen Option : 2

Q.11

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788312
Chosen Option : 4

Q.12

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788294
Chosen Option : 1

Q.13
Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788298
Chosen Option : 4

Q.14

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786081
Chosen Option : 4

Q.15

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786071
Chosen Option : 4

Q.16

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788306
Chosen Option : 1

Q.17

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788296
Chosen Option : 1

Q.18

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788300
Chosen Option : 2

Q.19

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786075
Chosen Option : 4

Q.20

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786083
Chosen Option : 3

Q.21

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786091
Chosen Option : 3

Q.22

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788317
Chosen Option : 4

Q.23

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786088
Chosen Option : 1

Q.24

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788309
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.25

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788012
Chosen Option : 3

Section : General Awareness

Q.1 With which of the following literary magazines was poet and writer Amrita Pritam
associated?
Ans 1. Shabad

2. Nagmani

3. Awaaz

4. Preetlari

Question ID : 6549786114
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.2 'Eravalla, Kadar, Muduvar ' are languages spoken by the tribes primarily in the state of
______.
Ans 1. Tamil Nadu

2. Kerala

3. Karnataka

4. Maharashtra

Question ID : 6549788320
Chosen Option : 1

Q.3 Who among the following was the founder of the Kirana Gharana of classical music?
Ans 1. Abdul Karim Khan

2. Pran Nath

3. Imdad Khan

4. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

Question ID : 6549786099
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.4 Where in a computer would you use a 'joystick' for computer games and assistive
technology?
Ans 1. Mail merge

2. Cursor control

3. Increase memory

4. Storage space

Question ID : 6549788318
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.5 Which one of the following became the first Indian club to qualify for AFC Champions
league in 2020?
Ans 1. Bengaluru FC

2. Kerala Blasters FC

3. FC Goa

4. East Bengal FC

Question ID : 6549788340
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.6 Which player from Pakistan is credited with 10 British Open titles and six World
Championship crowns in professional squash?
Ans 1. Jahangir Khan

2. Azam Khan

3. Hashim Khan

4. Farhan Zaman

Question ID : 6549788342
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.7 Which modern-day Indian state was created on 1 April 1937 as the United Provinces by the
Britishers?
Ans 1. Andhra Pradesh

2. Arunachal Pradesh

3. Uttar Pradesh

4. Madhya Pradesh

Question ID : 6549788335
Chosen Option : 3

Q.8 In the state of ______, the general direction of the Himalayas is from southwest to northeast.
Ans 1. Manipur

2. Nagaland

3. Mizoram

4. Arunachal Pradesh

Question ID : 6549786109
Chosen Option : 4

Q.9 What is India’s rank according to the ‘Human Development report 2020’ released by the
United Nations Development Programme?
Ans 1. 145

2. 154

3. 85

4. 131

Question ID : 6549786102
Chosen Option : 4

Q.10 In which of the following years did the Government of India set up the Monetary Policy
Committee?
Ans 1. 2008

2. 2019

3. 2010

4. 2016

Question ID : 6549786104
Chosen Option : 1

Q.11 What is the total charge of an electric dipole?
Ans 1. −10

2. +1

3. 0

4. 10

Question ID : 6549786107
Chosen Option : 4

Q.12 Which state in India has the highest number of Districts?
Ans 1. Uttar Pradesh

2. Tamil Nadu

3. Madhya Pradesh

4. Rajasthan

Question ID : 6549788338
Chosen Option : 1

Q.13 Which river has the tributaries by the name of Mayurakshi, Damodar, Kangsabati and
Rupnarayan?
Ans 1. Godavari

2. Yamuna

3. Hooghly

4. Brahmaputra

Question ID : 6549788332
Chosen Option : 3

Q.14 Who was the Nawab of Bhopal that ruled from 1868 to 1901?
Ans 1. Shah Jahan Begum

2. Begum Sajida Sultan

3. Sikander Jahan Begum

4. Sultan Kaikhusrau Jahan Begum

Question ID : 6549786112
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.15 Who is the author of the book 'Poskem'?
Ans 1. Rohit Bal

2. Manish Malhotra

3. Sabyasachi Mukherjee

4. Wendell Rodricks

Question ID : 6549788337
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.16 Which bank got the 'Best Bank in Innovation' award at Business Today -Money Today
Financial Awards 2020?
Ans 1. Bank of Baroda

2. State Bank of India

3. ICICI Bank

4. HDFC Bank

Question ID : 6549788325
Chosen Option : 4

Q.17 Which of the following does the Special Marriage Act 1954 NOT support?
Ans 1. Inter-caste marriage

2. Strict endogamy

3. Inter-faith marriage

4. Communal harmony

Question ID : 6549786117
Chosen Option : 2

Q.18 Which one of the following is NOT a viral disease?
Ans 1. Leprosy

2. Rabies

3. Smallpox

4. Measles

Question ID : 6549788328
Chosen Option : 1

Q.19 Which of the following schools in Shillong is the first Khelo India Sports school in North-
East India?
Ans 1. Mawroh Government LP School

2. Assam Rifles Public School

3. Army Public School

4. Government Boys Higher Secondary School

Question ID : 6549786119
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.20 What does LED stand for?
Ans 1. Light Emitting Diode

2. Light Energy Device

3. Light Efficient Device

4. Light Emitting Decorder

Question ID : 6549786105
Chosen Option : 1

Q.21 Where in India can we find the Jarawa and the Onge tribes?
Ans 1. Daman and Diu

2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

3. Chhattisgarh

4. Arunachal Pradesh

Question ID : 6549788333
Chosen Option : 3

Q.22 Which Indian chess player won the Cairns Cup chess tournament 2020?
Ans 1. Padmini Rout

2. Dronavalli Harika

3. Koneru Humpy

4. Tania Sachdeva

Question ID : 6549788323
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.23 Which of the following islands is/are located in the Bay of Bengal?
Ans 1. Meeru

2. Minicoy

3. Diu

4. Andaman and Nicobar

Question ID : 6549786108
Chosen Option : 4

Q.24 According to 'World Language Database Ethnologue-2019', brought out in February 2020,
which Indian language is the third most spoken language of the world in 2019?
Ans 1. Hindi

2. Punjabi

3. Tamil

4. Telegu

Question ID : 6549788322
Chosen Option : 1

Q.25 Which of the following is a part of the central processing unit of a computer?
Ans 1. Mouse

2. Scanner

3. Memory registers

4. Joystick

Question ID : 6549786097
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2020 (Tier-l)
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Venue Name
Exam Date 11/08/2021
Exam Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Subject Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2020

Section : English Language

Q.1 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Ans 1. Recurrent

2. Dilemma

3. Unpretensious

4. Excellence

Question ID : 6549787554
Chosen Option : 3

Q.2 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. This cooled off into darkness after a few million years.
B. The first time was when the universe began its existence as a glowing fireball.
C. In the modern scientific story, light was created not once but twice.
D. The second time was when the cold material condensed into dense nuggets and ignited
to become the first stars.
Ans 1. DBAC

2. CBAD

3. ABCD

4. BADC

Question ID : 6549787545
Chosen Option : 2

Q.3 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.

The new employee asked the manager, "When do I have to report for work?"
Ans 1. The new employee told the manager that when he had to report for work.

2. The new employee asked the manager when he had to report for work.

3. The manager told the new employee when to report for work.

4. The new manager asked the employee when he would report for work.

Question ID : 6549787536
Chosen Option : 1

Q.4 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Appalling
Ans 1. Awesome

2. Tremendous

3. Fantastic

4. Shocking

Question ID : 6549787659
Chosen Option : 4

Q.5 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

We have finished our work for the day, so let we go home early today.
Ans 1. No substitution required

2. let us go

3. let ours go

4. let our go

Question ID : 6549787648
Chosen Option : 2

Q.6 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

When you speak, there are gestures and body language that ______ your words.
Ans 1. achieve

2. accomplish

3. accompany

4. construct

Question ID : 6549787559
Chosen Option : 3

Q.7 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Ans 1. Provoke

2. Canfidents

3. Ambush

4. Disastrous

Question ID : 6549787654
Chosen Option : 2

Q.8 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the active or passive voice.

Fifteen children were rescued from an unregistered home by the police.
Ans 1. The police rescued fifteen children from an unregistered home.

2. Fifteen children rescued the police from an unregistered home.

3. The police were rescued fifteen children from an unregistered home.

4. The police have rescued fifteen children from an unregistered home.

Question ID : 6549787636
Chosen Option : 3

Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To fish in troubled waters
Ans 1. To take advantage of a difficult situation

2. To try to find a big catch in the deep sea

3. To try to do something that is very difficult

4. To catch fish in stormy weather in the sea

Question ID : 6549787653
Chosen Option : 1

Q.10 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. This means that decisions should not be taken under any kind of pressure to benefit
individuals or only a small section of society.
B. First, there should be transparency in making decisions; secrecy breeds corruption.
C. There are certain values that civil servants need to imbibe in themselves for better
administration.
D. Then, all decisions must be taken only in public interest, to benefit the community at
large.
Ans 1. CADB

2. CBDA

3. DABC

4. BADC

Question ID : 6549787647
Chosen Option : 2

Q.11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Gloomy
Ans 1. Dull

2. Bright

3. Catchy

4. Dismal

Question ID : 6549787549
Chosen Option : 2

Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Trail
Ans 1. Rehearsal

2. Glory

3. Path

4. Win

Question ID : 6549787557
Chosen Option : 1

Q.13 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.

Although we had / very good batsmen, / we couldn’t be able to / score high.
Ans 1. score high

2. Although we had

3. we couldn’t be able to

4. very good batsmen

Question ID : 6549787639
Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : 2

Q.14 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A quick, sudden movement
Ans 1. Flick

2. Fleck

3. Dust

4. Speck

Question ID : 6549787656
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.15 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.

Only five minutes / are allowed / for each speaker / during the function.
Ans 1. for each speaker

2. Only five minutes

3. are allowed

4. during the function

Question ID : 6549787537
Chosen Option : 3

Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Curt
Ans 1. Impolite

2. Polite

3. Dismal

4. Rude

Question ID : 6549787651
Chosen Option : 2

Q.17 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

You must return back the book you borrowed last month.
Ans 1. must be returned

2. must return

3. No substitution required

4. must be returned back

Question ID : 6549787548
Chosen Option : 2

Q.18 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A busy, main road for public use
Ans 1. Thoroughfare

2. Promenade

3. Avenue

4. Highway

Question ID : 6549787556
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.19 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Schools will restart physical classes partially and states have ______ their own conditions
and procedures to ensure the safety of students.
Ans 1. accepted

2. devised

3. insisted

4. adopted

Question ID : 6549787661
Chosen Option : 2

Q.20 Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiomatic expression given.

At a stone’s throw
Ans 1. Beat someone with a stone

2. Throw a stone at someone

3. At a very short distance

4. Like throwing a stone

Question ID : 6549787551
Chosen Option : 3

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.

What are the future possibilities for space travel in the long term? (1) ______ will humans go
after they have explored our solar system? It is said that ‘Star Trek’ could hold the (2) ______ to
these questions. It is predicted that travel to other galaxies will only be (3) ______ in huge
‘starships’. These will wander through space for hundreds or even thousands of years. Each
of them will carry a large human (4) ______. Some of those people will take over a suitable
new planet and settle down there. This search for new planets to settle in will continue until
life on planet Earth could be just a (5) ______ memory.

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

2. Why

3. How

4. When

Question ID : 6549787641
Chosen Option : 1

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.

What are the future possibilities for space travel in the long term? (1) ______ will humans go
after they have explored our solar system? It is said that ‘Star Trek’ could hold the (2) ______ to
these questions. It is predicted that travel to other galaxies will only be (3) ______ in huge
‘starships’. These will wander through space for hundreds or even thousands of years. Each
of them will carry a large human (4) ______. Some of those people will take over a suitable
new planet and settle down there. This search for new planets to settle in will continue until
life on planet Earth could be just a (5) ______ memory.

SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Ans 1. query

2. answer

3. door

4. solution

Question ID : 6549787642
Chosen Option : 1

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.

What are the future possibilities for space travel in the long term? (1) ______ will humans go
after they have explored our solar system? It is said that ‘Star Trek’ could hold the (2) ______ to
these questions. It is predicted that travel to other galaxies will only be (3) ______ in huge
‘starships’. These will wander through space for hundreds or even thousands of years. Each
of them will carry a large human (4) ______. Some of those people will take over a suitable
new planet and settle down there. This search for new planets to settle in will continue until
life on planet Earth could be just a (5) ______ memory.

SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Ans 1. imagined

2. possible

3. implemented

4. achieved

Question ID : 6549787643
Chosen Option : 2

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.

What are the future possibilities for space travel in the long term? (1) ______ will humans go
after they have explored our solar system? It is said that ‘Star Trek’ could hold the (2) ______ to
these questions. It is predicted that travel to other galaxies will only be (3) ______ in huge
‘starships’. These will wander through space for hundreds or even thousands of years. Each
of them will carry a large human (4) ______. Some of those people will take over a suitable
new planet and settle down there. This search for new planets to settle in will continue until
life on planet Earth could be just a (5) ______ memory.

SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Ans 1. instinct

2. colony

3. proportion

4. population

Question ID : 6549787644
Chosen Option : 2

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option
to fill in each blank.

What are the future possibilities for space travel in the long term? (1) ______ will humans go
after they have explored our solar system? It is said that ‘Star Trek’ could hold the (2) ______ to
these questions. It is predicted that travel to other galaxies will only be (3) ______ in huge
‘starships’. These will wander through space for hundreds or even thousands of years. Each
of them will carry a large human (4) ______. Some of those people will take over a suitable
new planet and settle down there. This search for new planets to settle in will continue until
life on planet Earth could be just a (5) ______ memory.

SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Ans 1. distant

2. imaginary

3. nearest

4. factual

Question ID : 6549787645
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Section : General Intelligence

Q.1 In a certain code language, 'UMBRELLA' is written as 'VNCSDKKZ' and 'FASTENED' is written
as 'GBTUDMDC'. How will 'MONUMENT' be written in that language?
Ans 1. NPOVLDMS

2. NPOVPFOU

3. LNMTLGMS

4. NPOWLEOS

Question ID : 6549787670
Chosen Option : 4

Q.2

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787585
Chosen Option : 1

Q.3

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787685
Chosen Option : 3

Q.4 Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the following set.

(25, 17, 170)
Ans 1. (23, 18, 421)

2. (49, 20, 140)

3. (24, 60, 240)

4. (36, 12, 144)

Question ID : 6549787565
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.5 Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in
the following series.

59, 59, 61, 183, 187, ?
Ans 1. 935

2. 632

3. 876

4. 705

Question ID : 6549787667
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.6 Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is
different. Select the word that is different.
Ans 1. Flute

2. Saxophone

3. Mandolin

4. Clarinet

Question ID : 6549787678
Chosen Option : 2

Q.7 Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is
related to the first term.

SHOVEL : MFWPIT : : NOVICE : ?
Ans 1. OPWJDF

2. WPOHBD

3. FDJWPO

4. MNUHBD

Question ID : 6549787672
Chosen Option : 2

Q.8 What was the day of the week on 31 January 2009?
Ans 1. Saturday

2. Sunday

3. Monday

4. Friday

Question ID : 6549787561
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.9 Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is
different. Select the number-pair that is different.
Ans 1. 30 : 225

2. 24 : 130

3. 20 : 100

4. 14 : 49

Question ID : 6549787567
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.10 Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in
which they appear in an English dictionary.

1. Ruthless
2. Ruler
3. Routine
4. Rusticate
5. Rugby
Ans 1. 3, 5, 2, 1, 4

2. 3, 2, 5, 4, 1

3. 3, 5, 2, 4, 1

4. 5, 3, 2, 4, 1

Question ID : 6549787568
Chosen Option : 3

Q.11 Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

45 – 49 + 26 × 70 ÷ 35 = 42
Ans 1. ÷ and ×

2. × and –

3. + and ×

4. + and –

Question ID : 6549787663
Chosen Option : 4

Q.12 Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is
different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.
Ans 1. EBCD

2. NKLM

3. IFGH

4. WXYZ

Question ID : 6549787576
Chosen Option : 4

Q.13 Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the following set.

(16, 60, 240)
Ans 1. (16, 38, 260)

2. (14, 42, 196)

3. (18, 56, 252)

4. (20, 12, 121)

Question ID : 6549787665
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.14 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given
series will complete the series.

p_tbcpr_bc_rtb_p_t_c
Ans 1. r, c, p, b, t, r

2. r, p, c, t, b, r

3. r, t, p, c, r, b

4. r, p, t, r, b, c

Question ID : 6549786765
Chosen Option : 3

Q.15

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787683
Chosen Option : 1

Q.16

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787580
Chosen Option : 4

Q.17

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787581
Chosen Option : 1

Q.18 Select the option that is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is
related to the second number and the fifth number is related to the sixth number.

24 : 144 : : ? : 174 : : 35 : 210
Ans 1. 29

2. 38

3. 33

4. 27

Question ID : 6549787563
Chosen Option : 1

Q.19 उस विकल्प का चयन करें, जो तीसरे शब्द से ठीक उसी प्रकार संबंधित है, जिस प्रकार दूसरा शब्द पहले शब्द से
संबंधित है।

एंटोमोलॉजी : कीट : : पैलेन्टोलॉजी : ?
Ans 1. भूकं प

2. जीवाश्म

3. ऑटोमोबाइल

4. खनिज पदार्थ

Question ID : 6549787673
Chosen Option : 2

Q.20 If Aniket is the brother of the son of Priyanka's son, then how is Aniket related to Priyanka?
Ans 1. Grandson

2. Son

3. Cousin

4. Brother

Question ID : 6549786867
Chosen Option : 1

Q.21

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787579
Chosen Option : 3

Q.22

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787684
Chosen Option : 2

Q.23 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:
Some balls are spoons.
All stones are balls.
No ball is a pebble.

Conclusions:
I. Some balls are stones.
II. No spoon is a stone.
III. No stone is a pebble.
Ans 1. Only conclusion III follows.

2. Both conclusions I and III follow.

3. Both conclusions I and II follow.

4. Both conclusions II and III follow.

Question ID : 6549787679
Chosen Option : 2

Q.24 In a certain code language, 'TOPPER' is coded as '66' and 'MARK' is coded as '61'. How will
'INDUCE' be coded in that language?
Ans 1. 86

2. 106

3. 100

4. 96

Question ID : 6549787570
Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : 2

Q.25 Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given
pair of words.

Libya : Tripoli
Ans 1. Kampala : Uganda

2. Harare : Zimbabwe

3. Zambia : Lusaka

4. Afghanistan : Jakarta

Question ID : 6549787575
Chosen Option : 2

Section : Quantitative Aptitude

Q.1

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787693
Chosen Option : 3

Q.2

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787707
Chosen Option : 3

Q.3

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788720
Chosen Option : 3

Q.4

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787610
Chosen Option : 4

Q.5

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787689
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.6
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787702
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.7

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787691
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.8

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787687
Chosen Option : 3

Q.9

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787595
Chosen Option : 4

Q.10

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549786901
Chosen Option : 3

Q.11

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787591
Chosen Option : 1

Q.12

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787602
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.13

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787708
Chosen Option : 4

Q.14

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787589
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.15

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787699
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.16

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787599
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.17

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787701
Chosen Option : 2

Q.18

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787605
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.19

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787593
Chosen Option : 4

Q.20

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787594
Chosen Option : 3

Q.21

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787587
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.22

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787597
Chosen Option : 4

Q.23

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787704
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.24

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787705
Chosen Option : 4

Q.25

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787697
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Section : General Awareness

Q.1 Which of the following mountain passes is situated in the state of Uttarakhand?
Ans 1. Nathu La Pass

2. Baralacha La Pass

3. Bomdi La Pass

4. Mangsha Dhura Pass

Question ID : 6549787724
Chosen Option : 1

Q.2 Who was appointed as UNICEF's celebrity advocate for a children's rights campaign in
September 2020?
Ans 1. Aamir Khan

2. Nawazuddin Siddiqui

3. Ayushmann Khurrana

4. Akshay Kumar

Question ID : 6549787730
Chosen Option : 3

Q.3 ‘PVC’ is a high strength thermoplastic material widely used in applications, such as pipes,
medical devices, wire and cable insulation. What is the full form of PVC?
Ans 1. Polyvinyl Carbazole

2. Polyvinyl Chloride

3. Polyvinyl Calcium

4. Polyvinyl Carbonate

Question ID : 6549787621
Chosen Option : 2

Q.4 After over 21 years stay in South Africa, Gandhiji returned to India in ______.
Ans 1. 1915

2. 1916

3. 1917

4. 1919

Question ID : 6549787728
Chosen Option : 1

Q.5 What was India’s rank in the World Press Freedom Index 2020?
Ans 1. 92

2. 139

3. 142

4. 97

Question ID : 6549787616
Chosen Option : 3

Q.6 The nephron is the microscopic structural and functional unit of the:
Ans 1. kidney

2. heart

3. lung

4. liver

Question ID : 6549787721
Chosen Option : 1

Q.7 National Highway No. 7 connects:
Ans 1. Fazilka to Mana

2. Kashmir to Kanyakumari

3. Varanasi to Kanyakumari

4. Kanpur to Silchar

Question ID : 6549787626
Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : 2

Q.8 To which country does the French Open 2020 women's singles winner, Iga Swiatek belong?
Ans 1. China

2. France

3. Poland

4. Japan

Question ID : 6549787633
Chosen Option : 3

Q.9 Which of the following diseases damages the eye’s optic nerve and results in vision loss and
blindness and occurs when the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises?
Ans 1. Vitiligo

2. Psoriasis

3. Gonorrhoea

4. Glaucoma

Question ID : 6549787723
Chosen Option : 4

Q.10 India's first lithium refinery, which will process lithium ore to produce battery-grade
material, will be set up in:
Ans 1. Uttar Pradesh

2. Rajasthan

3. Madhya Pradesh

4. Gujarat

Question ID : 6549787615
Chosen Option : 4

Q.11 The ‘Hornbill Festival’ is a celebration held every year from 1 to 10 December in ______.
Ans 1. Haryana

2. Kerala

3. Nagaland

4. Uttarakhand

Question ID : 6549787715
Chosen Option : 3

Q.12 In which of the following states is Neora Valley National Park situated?
Ans 1. Maharashtra

2. Kerala

3. Himachal Pradesh

4. West Bengal

Question ID : 6549787625
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.13 Which of the following organisations was awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize 2020?
Ans 1. World Health Organization

2. World Trade Organization

3. World Food Programme

4. International Labour Organization

Question ID : 6549787630
Chosen Option : 3

Q.14 Who is the Chief Justice of Bangladesh as of May 2020?
Ans 1. Abdul Hamid

2. Syed Mahmud Hossain

3. Narender Batra

4. Sheikh Hasina

Question ID : 6549787733
Chosen Option : 1

Q.15 Which of the following writs is a challenge to the legality of a prisoner's detention?
Ans 1. Mandamus

2. Quo Warranto

3. Habeas corpus

4. Prohibition

Question ID : 6549787631
Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : 2

Q.16 Which of the following Hindu festivals is celebrated in the last month of the Hindu calendar?
Ans 1. Holi

2. Diwali

3. Raksha Bandhan

4. Makara Sankranti

Question ID : 6549787613
Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : 4

Q.17 The Battle of Bedara was fought between the British Army and the Dutch Army in:
Ans 1. 1760

2. 1759

3. 1772

4. 1764

Question ID : 6549787628
Chosen Option : 3

Q.18 Who among the following won the ‘Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award’ in August
2020 in the ‘Water Adventure’ category?
Ans 1. Satyendra Singh

2. Narendra Singh

3. Sarfaraz Singh

4. Anita Devi

Question ID : 6549787735
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.19 Which of the following is an open source operating system?
Ans 1. Windows 10

2. Windows Vista

3. Android

4. iOS

Question ID : 6549787611
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.20 Which of the following is the correct definition of bank rate?
Ans 1. It is the rate of interest payable by commercial banks to RBI.

2. It is the rate of interest payable by a scheduled bank at which RBI lends overnight.

3. It is the rate of interest payable by a consumer to commercial banks.

4. It is the rate of interest payable by RBI to commercial banks.

Question ID : 6549787618
Chosen Option : 1

Q.21 Which of the following is an input device used to verify the legitimacy or originality of paper
documents, especially cheques?
Ans 1. Non-impact printer

2. Optical mark reader

3. Electronic card reader

4. Magnetic ink character recognition

Question ID : 6549787713
Chosen Option : 2

Q.22 Chulia waterfall is situated on Chambal River in ______.
Ans 1. Uttar Pradesh

2. Gujarat

3. Rajasthan

4. Madhya Pradesh

Question ID : 6549787725
Chosen Option : 4

Q.23 In which of the following states was the Monpa handmade paper making unit inaugurated in
December 2020?
Ans 1. Tripura

2. Assam

3. Arunachal Pradesh

4. Manipur

Question ID : 6549787718
Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : 4

Q.24 Who among the following was the first female hockey player to have won the Rajiv Gandhi
Khel Ratna Award?
Ans 1. Gurjit Kaur

2. Reena Khokhar

3. Rani Rampal

4. Lilima Minz

Question ID : 6549787635
Chosen Option : 3

Q.25 In the Union Budget 2020-21, the Government of India proposed to spend ₹30,42,230 crore
in 2020-21, which is ______ higher than the revised estimate of 2019-20.
Ans 1. 12.7%

2. 18.9%

3. 18.7%

4. 17.6%

Question ID : 6549787720
Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : 1

Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2020 (Tier-l)
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Venue Name
Exam Date 11/08/2021
Exam Time 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Subject Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2020

Section : English Language

Q.1 Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Ans 1. irresistible

2. illegitimate

3. illegible

4. irepairable

Question ID : 6549788160
Chosen Option : 4

Q.2 In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.

My tailor is made some very stylish dresses for me as well as for my daughter.
Ans 1. for my daughter

2. is made

3. very stylish dresses

4. for me as well as

Question ID : 6549788245
Chosen Option : 2

Q.3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A dime a dozen
Ans 1. common and so of little value

2. in great demand as not easily available

3. available only in bulk

4. not available everywhere

Question ID : 6549788259
Chosen Option : 3

Q.4 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

someone who runs away from justice
Ans 1. stowaway

2. cheat

3. fugitive

4. thief

Question ID : 6549788262
Chosen Option : 1

Q.5 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The government has opened many new centres of excellence to train teachers in
conducting online classes ______.
Ans 1. effectively

2. hopefully

3. certainly

4. automatically

Question ID : 6549788267
Chosen Option : 1

Q.6 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, select the one that gives
their correct order.

A. It is only after sunset that he satisfies his hunger and quenches his thirst.
B. In this way, by practicing self-restraint for one month in a year, he is able to lead a life of
self-discipline in all matters for the rest of the year.
C. During the month of Ramzan, the believer abstains from food and drink in the daytime of
his own free will.
D. Fasting is an exercise in self-discipline and is good for everyone.
Ans 1. DBCA

2. CDAB

3. CBDA

4. DCAB

Question ID : 6549788253
Chosen Option : 4

Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PRECIOUS
Ans 1. worthless

2. plentiful

3. ugly

4. costly

Question ID : 6549788155
Chosen Option : 1

Q.8 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

HAZARDOUS
Ans 1. uncaring

2. dangerous

3. smooth

4. predictable

Question ID : 6549788265
Chosen Option : 2

Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A red letter day
Ans 1. a day of fun and enjoyment

2. a day of horror

3. the worst day

4. a memorable day

Question ID : 6549788157
Chosen Option : 4

Q.10 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.

It was the biggest jump in earnings for me and I was delighted.
Ans 1. was the bigger

2. is the big

3. has been the biggest

4. No substitution

Question ID : 6549788254
Chosen Option : 3

Q.11 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.

These days, wherever district courts are functioning, hearings is limit to urgent matters.
Ans 1. hearings are limited

2. hearing is limit

3. No substitution

4. hearings were limited

Question ID : 6549788154
Chosen Option : 1

Q.12 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, select the one that gives
their correct order.

A. According to sources, one of the degrees will have to be in the regular mode and the
other either in open and distance learning or online mode.
B. In a move to improve students’ career prospects, the University Grants Commission has
approved the proposal to allow them to pursue two degree programmes at the same time.
C. A committee formed under the UGC vice chairperson worked on the proposal based on
feedback from the public.
D. Once the guidelines are notified, a student studying in a university will be able to pursue
another degree programme simultaneously.
Ans 1. DBAC

2. BCDA

3. ABDC

4. CBAD

Question ID : 6549788151
Chosen Option : 4

Q.13 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Ans 1. allert

2. allegation

3. alliteration

4. almighty

Question ID : 6549788260
Chosen Option : 1

Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

POLLUTE
Ans 1. ridicule

2. contaminate

3. destroy

4. condemn

Question ID : 6549788163
Chosen Option : 2

Q.15 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

The counsellor gave very good advice to the students.
Ans 1. Very good advice to the students has been given by the counsellor.

2. Very good advice to the students had been given by the counsellor.

3. Very good advice is given to the students by the counsellor.

4. Very good advice was given to the students by the counsellor.

Question ID : 6549788242
Chosen Option : 4

Q.16 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

Mother said to me, “Enjoy your vacation with your friends.”
Ans 1. Mother told me to enjoy my vacation with my friends.

2. Mother asked me to enjoyed my vacation with my friends.

3. Mother told me that you should enjoy your vacation with your friends.

4. Mother told me that I will enjoy my vacation with my friends.

Question ID : 6549788142
Chosen Option : 1

Q.17 In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.

The manager said that Rahul does not wants to go to Mumbai for the new project.
Ans 1. does not wants

2. for the new project

3. said that

4. to go to

Question ID : 6549788143
Chosen Option : 1

Q.18 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The jail ______ have started yoga and meditation classes for the inmates.
Ans 1. residents

2. people

3. workers

4. authorities

Question ID : 6549788165
Chosen Option : 4

Q.19 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Infallible
Ans 1. Faulty

2. Unfailing

3. Dependable

4. Reliable

Question ID : 6549788257
Chosen Option : 1

Q.20 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A place where a dead person's body is burnt.
Ans 1. crematorium

2. graveyard

3. basement

4. dungeon

Question ID : 6549788162
Chosen Option : 1

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of
uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers
mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the
(3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4)
______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the
climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.

SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
Ans 1. crossed

2. crosses

3. is crossing

4. was crossed

Question ID : 6549788247
Chosen Option : 2

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of
uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers
mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the
(3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4)
______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the
climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.

SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
Ans 1. failure

2. loss

3. death

4. passing

Question ID : 6549788248
Chosen Option : 2

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of
uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers
mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the
(3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4)
______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the
climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.

SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
Ans 1. construction

2. destruction

3. extinction

4. creation

Question ID : 6549788249
Chosen Option : 2

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of
uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers
mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the
(3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4)
______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the
climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.

SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
Ans 1. have

2. are

3. was

4. is

Question ID : 6549788250
Chosen Option : 2

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of
uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers
mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the
(3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4)
______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the
climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.

SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
Ans 1. abundant

2. much

3. several

4. differing

Question ID : 6549788251
Chosen Option : 3

Section : General Intelligence

Q.1 Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given
letter series will complete the series.

MT_RM_QR_VQ_MW_RM_QR
Ans 1. R U M R Q Y

2. Q U M Q R X

3. Q U M R Q X

4. Q U S R Q R

Question ID : 6549787371
Chosen Option : 2

Q.2 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different.
Select the odd one.
Ans 1. PLSK

2. DZHW

3. GCKT

4. HDLS

Question ID : 6549788182
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.3 In a code language, ORANGE is written as LKZGTX and MIRACLE is written as NBITXEV.
How will LOCKDOWN be written in that language?
Ans 1. OHXHWDGD

2. OHDXHWDG

3. OHXHWDDG

4. OHXDWHDG

Question ID : 6549788276
Chosen Option : 3

Q.4 Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

4, 11, 31, 65, 193, ?
Ans 1. 396

2. 369

3. 389

4. 398

Question ID : 6549788273
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.5 Pointing towards Kapil, Aditya said, "His father is the husband of my father's father's
daughter". How is Aditya’s father related to Kapil's mother?
Ans 1. Father

2. Husband

3. Son

4. Brother

Question ID : 6549787473
Chosen Option : 4

Q.6 Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs to
balance the given equation.

1496*8*13*40*5=0
Ans 1. ÷, +, −, ×

2. +, ÷, −, ×

3. −, +, ÷, ×

4. +, ÷, ×, −

Question ID : 6549788269
Chosen Option : 1

Q.7

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788290
Chosen Option : 2

Q.8 Three statements are given, followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III and IV.
Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly
known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
1. All carpets are beds.
2. Some tables are carpets.
3. All pillows are tables.

Conclusions:
I. All pillows are beds.
II. Some pillows are beds.
III. Some beds are tables.
IV. All tables are beds.
Ans 1. Both conclusions II and III follow .

2. Only conclusion I follows .

3. Both conclusions I and II follow .

4. Only conclusion III follows .

Question ID : 6549788285
Chosen Option : 4

Q.9 Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in
English dictionary?

1. Rumoured
2. Rudiment
3. Rumanian
4. Royalties
5. Rigorous
Ans 1. 4, 5, 2, 3, 1

2. 4, 5, 2, 1, 3

3. 5, 4, 2, 1, 3

4. 5, 4, 2, 3, 1

Question ID : 6549788174
Chosen Option : 4

Q.10

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788191
Chosen Option : 3

Q.11

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788289
Chosen Option : 2

Q.12 Two numbers, A and B, are such that the sum of 3% of A and 6% of B is four-fifth of the sum
of 4% of A and 6% of B. Find the ratio of A + B and A – B?
Ans 1. 4 : 5

2. 6 : 5

3. 7 : 5

4. 5 : 6

Question ID : 6549788167
Chosen Option : 3

Q.13 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the
following set.

(13, 37, 77)
Ans 1. (15, 43, 83)

2. (12, 38, 79)

3. (14, 40, 83)

4. (17, 53, 109)

Question ID : 6549788271
Chosen Option : 3

Q.14 Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the
odd one.
Ans 1. Contention

2. Turmoil

3. Conflict

4. Tranquility

Question ID : 6549788284
Chosen Option : 4

Q.15 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the
following set.

(4, 140, 6)
Ans 1. (9, 396, 4)

2. (2, 121, 6)

3. (5, 234, 7)

4. (3, 269, 8)

Question ID : 6549788171
Chosen Option : 3

Q.16 Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the
given word-pair.

Spanner : Grip
Ans 1. Axe : Dig

2. Tongs : Guard

3. Auger : Bore

4. Carve : Chisel

Question ID : 6549788181
Chosen Option : 2

Q.17 Three of the following four number-pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different.
Select the one that is different.
Ans 1. 4 : 48

2. 5 : 105

3. 7 : 294

4. 6 : 180

Question ID : 6549788173
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.18 ‘Awl’ is related to ‘Cobbler’ and ‘Chisel’ is related to ‘Sculptor’ in the same way as ‘Anvil’ is
related to '______'.
Ans 1. Carpenter

2. Surgeon

3. Butcher

4. Blacksmith

Question ID : 6549788279
Chosen Option : 4

Q.19 If STROKE is coded as 2317131089 and GLUTEN is coded as 1423871621, then how
will CHARGE be coded as?
Ans 1. 231220272052

2. 232110270225

3. 230211722025

4. 232110272025

Question ID : 6549788176
Chosen Option : 4

Q.20

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788187
Chosen Option : 1

Q.21

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788185
Chosen Option : 2

Q.22 Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second
letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.

PRINT : TWRIP : : CLOSE : ?
Ans 1. EQLNC

2. EOKHC

3. EQKNC

4. EPLMC

Question ID : 6549788278
Chosen Option : 1

Q.23

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788291
Chosen Option : 1

Q.24

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788186
Chosen Option : 3

Q.25 In the following question, the second number is related to the first number in some way,
choose the alternative which is similarly related to the third number

13 : 196 : : 15 : ?
Ans 1. 221

2. 247

3. 298

4. 256

Question ID : 6549788169
Chosen Option : 4

Section : Quantitative Aptitude

Q.1

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788203
Chosen Option : 4

Q.2

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788311
Chosen Option : 1

Q.3

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788216
Chosen Option : 4

Q.4

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788208
Chosen Option : 2

Q.5

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788314
Chosen Option : 2

Q.6

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788199
Chosen Option : 4

Q.7

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788308
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.8

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788195
Chosen Option : 1

Q.9

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788305
Chosen Option : 1

Q.10

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788313
Chosen Option : 1

Q.11

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788307
Chosen Option : 1

Q.12

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788293
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.13
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788299
Chosen Option : 4

Q.14

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549789023
Chosen Option : 1

Q.15

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788193
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.16

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788201
Chosen Option : 3

Q.17

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788310
Chosen Option : 1

Q.18

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788297
Chosen Option : 1

Q.19

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788211
Chosen Option : 3

Q.20

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549787204
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.21

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788205
Chosen Option : 3

Q.22
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788200
Chosen Option : 4

Q.23

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788197
Chosen Option : 2

Q.24

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788303
Chosen Option : 4

Q.25

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 6549788295
Chosen Option : 2

Section : General Awareness

Q.1 Which of the following is a replica of the famous Taj Mahal built in 1679?
Ans 1. Zeenat-ul-Masjid

2. Pari Mahal

3. Bibi ka Maqbara

4. Allahabad Mahal

Question ID : 6549788234
Chosen Option : 3

Q.2 In which year was Jharkhand made a separate state of India?
Ans 1. 1997

2. 1999

3. 2004

4. 2000

Question ID : 6549788334
Chosen Option : 3

Q.3 As on 2019, which is the largest multinational bank company in the world as measured by
total assets?
Ans 1. State Bank of India

2. National Savings Bank

3. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

4. Agricultural Bank of China

Question ID : 6549788326
Chosen Option : 1

Q.4 Which Indian state is surrounded by Bangladesh on its north, west and south?
Ans 1. Tripura

2. Assam

3. Mizoram

4. West Bengal

Question ID : 6549788331
Chosen Option : 4

Q.5 Which Indian journalist was awarded the Windham-Campbell Prize 2019 for the book
'Farthest Field: An Indian Story of the Second World War'?
Ans 1. Ashok Malik

2. Raghu Karnad

3. Dionne Bunsha

4. Mrinal Pande

Question ID : 6549788236
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.6 What was the theme for 11 February 2020, celebration of the United Nations International
Day of Women and Girls in Science?
Ans 1. Science for women empowerment

2. Investment in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth

3. Welcome the women and girl achievers in science

4. Inclusive growth of women and girls in science

Question ID : 6549788324
Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : 3

Q.7 'Bauhche' is a traditional bridegroom’s sword worn during a tribal wedding ceremony in:
Ans 1. Andhra Pradesh

2. Uttar Pradesh

3. Madhya Pradesh

4. Arunachal Pradesh

Question ID : 6549788219
Chosen Option : 4

Q.8 ______ was the first athlete to win an Olympic medal for Sri lanka.
Ans 1. Parami Wasanthi Maristela

2. Duncan White

3. Greshan Dananjaya

4. Susanthika Jayasinghe

Question ID : 6549788341
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.9 In which year did Nepal adopt its first democratic constitution?
Ans 1. 2010

2. 2015

3. 2013

4. 2017

Question ID : 6549788339
Chosen Option : 2

Q.10 Mario de Miranda was a ______ from the state of Goa.
Ans 1. designer

2. vocalist

3. cartoonist

4. poet

Question ID : 6549788336
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.11 Which Indian sportsperson won a gold medal at the Para-badminton World Championship
2019?
Ans 1. Deepa Malik

2. Devendra Jhajharia

3. Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj

4. Manasi Joshi

Question ID : 6549788239
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.12 Which one of the following is a rare disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D
that causes the bones to become soft and to bend?
Ans 1. Pernicious anemia

2. Atrophic gastritis

3. Lupus

4. Rickets

Question ID : 6549788329
Chosen Option : 4

Q.13 What is the other name for 'transistor computer'?
Ans 1. First Generation Computer

2. Third Generation Computer

3. Second Generation Computer

4. Fourth Generation Computer

Question ID : 6549788319
Chosen Option : 2

Q.14 'Maimata' is a popular dance of the Kaloi community from the state of ______.
Ans 1. Chattisgarh

2. Odisha

3. Tripura

4. Assam

Question ID : 6549788321
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.15 Annu Rani is the first Indian woman to cross a distance of 60 m in ______ throw.
Ans 1. javelin

2. discus

3. Shot put

4. hammer

Question ID : 6549788241
Chosen Option : 4

Q.16 The rivers Damodar, Brahmani and Kharkai originate from the state of ______ in India.
Ans 1. Jharkhand

2. Madhya Pradesh

3. Chhattisgarh

4. Haryana

Question ID : 6549788231
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.17 ______ glands release tears from our eyes.
Ans 1. Thyroid

2. Adrenal

3. Pituitary

4. Lacrimal

Question ID : 6549788327
Chosen Option : 4

Q.18 In which year was the Bombay Stock Exchange established?
Ans 1. 1864

2. 1893

3. 1875

4. 1882

Question ID : 6549788224
Chosen Option : 3

Q.19 In January 2020, ______ has secured a top position among the 115 aspirational districts that
received grading on a system devised by the NITI Aayog.
Ans 1. Sukma

2. Jagdalpur

3. Jashpur

4. Gariaband

Question ID : 6549788222
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.20 Who created FORTRAN — the first high-level computer programming language?
Ans 1. Dan Bricklin

2. Marc Andreessen

3. Larry Ellison

4. John Backus

Question ID : 6549788217
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.21 In which year did the state of Himachal Pradesh come into existence?
Ans 1. 1971

2. 1947

3. 1956

4. 1965

Question ID : 6549788237
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.22 'Sandalwood' is the state tree of ______.
Ans 1. Madhya Pradesh

2. Karnataka

3. Punjab

4. Rajasthan

Question ID : 6549788232
Chosen Option : 1

Q.23 Which river is adored by some as ‘the Ganga of the South’?
Ans 1. Narmada

2. Godavari

3. Kaveri

4. Krishna

Question ID : 6549788330
Chosen Option : 2

Q.24 Which Indian sportsperson won the 'World Games Athlete of the Year' award in January
2020?
Ans 1. Rani Rampal

2. Mary Kom

3. PV Sindhu

4. Koneru Humpy

Question ID : 6549788221
Chosen Option : 2

Q.25 Which of the following is the largest dental tissue?
Ans 1. Dentin

2. Pulp

3. Enamel

4. Root

Question ID : 6549788227
Chosen Option : 3