SSC CHSL Tier 1 Model Paper 2 Answer Key

English Language:

1. Option(c)

Explanation:

Since the last one month

2. Option(a)

Explanation:

Regrettably, profits earned by your company

3. Option(c)

Explanation:

is now free from the narrow vested interests.

4. Option(c)

Explanation:

Correct choice is ‘integrate’

5. Option(d)

Explanation:

Correct choice is ‘interpret’

6. Option(d)

Explanation:

Correct choice is ‘rationale’

7. Option(c)

8. Option(b)

9. Option(c)

10. Option(c)

Explanation:

‘to find’ will be replaced by ‘in finding’.

When a noun (difficulty) is used with a preposition (in) gerund (V + ing) is used in place of an infinitive (to + V1).

11. Option(d)

Explanation:

‘return’ will be replaced by ‘recover’.

Recover: to get well again after being ill/sick/hurt.

Return: to come or go back from one place to another.

12. Option(c)

Explanation:

‘a’ will be used before glimmer.

When we mention something for the first time, we use a/an (Indef. Article) before them.

13. Option(c)

Explanation:

Bursting at the seams→ If a place is bursting at the seams, it has a very large number of people or things in it.

14. Option(d)

Explanation:

No improvement is needed.

15. Option(b)

Explanation:

Anticipate: to see what might happen in the future.Hence, option ‘b’ fits in the context.

16. Option(b)

Explanation:

Prerogative: a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

Exemption: the action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

17. Option(a)

Explanation:

Scrawl: write (something) in a hurried, careless way.

18. Option(d)

Explanation:

Winsome: attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way.

19. Option(a)

20. Option(a)

21. Option(b)

22. Option(c)

Explanation:

A type of communication that interrupts the environment.

23. Option(d)

Explanation:

Means of communication

24. Option(d)

Explanation:

People wanted to communicate across long distances.

25. Option(d)

Explanation:

Different cultures have different signs and symbols.

General Intelligence:

26. Option(b)

27. Option(d)

28. Option(c)

Explanation:

As 'Indolence' and 'Work' are opposite to each other in the same way 'Taciturn' and 'speak' are opposite to each other.

29. Option(d)

Explanation:

As dwelling place of 'Nun' is 'Convent' similarly the dwelling place of 'Hen' is 'Cote'.

30. Option(d)

Explanation:

14 = (2 x 9 - 4)

26 = (2 x 15 - 4)

? = 15

31. Option(c)

Explanation:

As, 123 → 132

As, 235 → 253

The middle digit of first term becomes power to the next term.

32. Option(b)

Explanation:

Using the correct symbols, we have: Given expression = 8 / 6 - 4 * 3 + 4 = 4 / 3 - 4 * 3 + 4 = 4 / 3 - 12 + 4 = - 20 / 3

33. Option(a)

Explanation:

Using the correct symbols, we have: Given expression = 8 / 6 - 4 * 7 + 3 = (4 / 3) - 4 * 7 + 3 = (4 / 3) - 28 + 3 = - 71 / 3

34. Option(c)

Explanation:

The 1st, 4th, 8th and 9th letters of the given word as E, C, O and N. The word that can be formed is CONE.

35. Option(d)

Explanation:

A can of paint is to a paintbrush as a spool of thread is to a sewing needle. This is a relationship of function. Both show the tool needed to perform a task.

36. Option(a)

Explanation:

Grapes are to a pear as cheese is to butter. This relationship shows the grouping or category to which something belongs. Grapes and pears are fruit; cheese and butter are both dairy products.

37. Option(d)

38. Option(d)

39. Option(a)

40. Option(b)

Explanation:

Sun rises in the east in the morning. Since the shadow of Suresh falls to his right. So he is facing south.

41. Option(c)

Explanation:

Required distance = AE

= 5+9

= 14 km

42. Option(b)

Explanation:

This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 3 is added; in the second, 2 is subtracted.

43. Option(b)

Explanation:

This is an alternating number subtraction series. First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on.

44. Option(c)

Explanation:

This is an alternating subtraction series in which 2 is subtracted twice, then 3 is subtracted once, then 2 is subtracted twice, and so on

45. Option(b)

Explanation:

This is an alternating addition and subtraction series, in which the addition of 4 is alternated with the subtraction of 3.

46. Option(a ,c &d)

47. Option(c)

48. Option(a)

49. Option(d)

50. Option(b)

Explanation:

Each letter in the word is moved one step forward to obtain the corresponding letter of the code.

Quantitative Aptitude:

51. Option(b)

Explanation:

x = 13p + 11 and x = 17q + 9

13p + 11 = 17q + 9

17q - 13p = 2

2 + 13푝 q= 17

2 + 13푝 The least value of p for which q= a whole number is p = 26 17

x = (13 x 26 + 11)

= (338 + 11)

= 349

52. Option(b)

Explanation:

Let 7589 -x = 3434

Then, x = 7589 - 3434 = 4155

53. Option(a)

Explanation:

Unit digit in the given product = Unit digit in (4 x 8 x 7 x 3) = (672) = 2

54. Option(c)

Explanation:

90 = 10 x 9

Clearly, 653xy is divisible by 10, so y = 0

Now, 653x0 is divisible by 9.

So, (6 + 5 + 3 + x + 0) = (14 + x) is divisible by 9. So, x = 4.

Hence, (x + y) = (4 + 0) = 4.

55. Option(b)

Explanation:

3897 x 999 = 3897 x (1000 - 1)

= 3897 x 1000 - 3897 x 1

= 3897000 - 3897

= 3893103.

56. Option(d)

Explanation:

The square of a natural number nerver ends in 2.

143642 is not the square of natural number.

57. Option(a)

Explanation:

Number is divisible by 9, if sum of all digits is divisible by 9, so (2+2+3+*+4+3+1) = 15+* should be divisible by 9,

15+3 will be divisible by 9,

So that least number is 3.

58. Option(c)

Explanation:

2/3 = .66, 3/4 = .75, 4/5 = .8 and 5/6 = .833

So biggest is 5/6 and smallest is 2/3

Their difference is 5/6 - 2/3 = 1/6

59. Option(c)

Explanation:

= √248 + √64 = √256 =16

60. Option(d)

Explanation:

L.C.M. of 21, 36, 66 = 2772

Now, 2772 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 11

To make it a perfect square, it must be multiplied by 7 x 11.

So, required number = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 11 x 11 = 213444

61. Option(b)

Explanation:

= √81 +√0.81 = 10.09−X

= 9+0.9=10.09−X

= X=10.09−9.9=0.19

62. Option(b)

Explanation:

10+15+20+25+30 100 Average= = =20 5 5

63. Option(d)

Explanation:

As number of girls and boys is not given so result cant be computed

64. Option(d)

Explanation:

Let the average after 17th match is x

Then the average before 17th match is x-3

So 16(x-3) + 87 = 17x

=> x = 87 - 48 = 39

65. Option(c)

Explanation:

Total weight increased is 1.5 * 10 = 15.

So weight of new person is 45+15 = 60

66. Option(c)

Explanation:

Let the new S.P. be x, then.

(100 - loss%):( 1st S.P.) = (100 + gain %):( 2nd S.P.)

95 105 = ( = ) 1140 푥

= 1260

67. Option(c)

Explanation:

Let the S.P = 100

Then C.P. = 25

Profit = 75

Profit% = 75/25 * 100 = 3005

68. Option(b)

Explanation:

Let the Cost Price of 1 item = Re. 1

Cost Price of 16 items = 16

Selling Price of 16 items = 12

Loss = 16 - 12 = Rs 4

Loss % = (4/16)* 100 = 25%

69. Option(c)

Explanation:

Treat 2:9 as 2/9 and x:18 as x/18,

So we get 2/9 = x/18

=> 9x = 36

=> x = 4

70. Option(b)

Explanation:

Let C = x. Then A = (x—20) and B = (x—40).

x + x - 20 + x - 40 = 120 Or x=60.

A: B: C = 40:20:60 = 2:1:3.

B's share = Rs. 120*(1/6) = Rs. 20

71. Option(c)

Explanation:

Let the third number be x.

First Number (120/100)*x = 6x/5

Second Number (150/100)*x = 3x/2

Ratio = 6x/5:3x/2

=> 4:5

72. Option(b)

Explanation:

Firstly we will find 1 day work of both A and B, then by adding we can get collective days for them,

So,

A's 1 day work = 1/10

B's 1 day work = 1/15

1 1 (A+B)'s 1 day work =( + ) 10 15

3+2 = ( ) 30

1 = 16

73. Option(b)

Explanation:

We are having time and speed given, so first we will calculate the distance. Then we can get new speed for given time and distance.

Time = 50/60 hr = 5/6 hr

Speed = 48 mph

Distance = S*T = 48 * 5/6 = 40 km

New time will be 40 minutes so,

Time = 40/60 hr = 2/3 hr

Now we know,

Speed = Distance/Time

New speed = 40*3/2 kmph = 60kmph

74. Option(a)

75. Option(d)

General Awareness:

76. Option(c)

77. Option(a)

78. Option(a)

79. Option(c)

80. Option(b)

Explanation:

The parliament of has power to make laws, organizing jurisdiction and powers of Supreme Court. The number of judges can be increased or decreased by the parliament by legislation. There was a Provision in our constitution originally that there will be a CJ and 7 other judges. This number was raised to 10 in 1956, 13 in 1960, 17 in 1977, 25 in 1985. Later number of judges in the supreme court was raised from 26 (25+1) to 31 (30+1) . Current sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court is thus 31.

81. Option(a)

Explanation:

‘Me-Dam-Me-Phi’ festival of the Tai Ahom community of Assam.The Tai-Ahoms extend offerings to their departed ancestors and offer sacrifices to Gods in traditional manner..

82. Option(a)

Explanation:

The is a Sufi order which arose from Chisht, a small town near Herat, in western Afghanistan. It was founded by Abu Ishaq Shami in about 930 CE. Before returning to western Asia he trained and deputed the son of local emir, Abu Ahmad Abdal, under whose leadership the Chishtiyya flourished as a regional mystical order. Moinuddin Chishti is credited with laying its foundations in India. Other famous saints of the Chishti Order are

Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, Fariduddin Ganjshakar, and Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir Kalyari.

83. Option(b)

Explanation:

During the times of Harsha, an script called Siddhimatrika was developed which is sometimes called Harsha Script. Please note that Siddhimatrika was the form of writing in which Sanskrit works became known in China and Japan.

84. Option(d)

85. Option(d)

Explanation:

The seals of the ancient Harappan’s were probably used in much the same way they are today, to sign letters or for commercial transactions. The Harappan seals were used for marking goods and bales of merchandise. (Hence Option d. is correct)

86. Option(b)

Explanation:

It was the outcome of Jain monks council meeting held in the year of 453 or 466 CE

87. Option(d)

88. Option(c)

89. Option(d)

90. Option(a)

91. Option(a)

92. Option(a)

93. Option(d)

94. Option(b)

95. Option(a)

Explanation:

Devaluation refers to fall in the fixed exchange rate between one currency and other. Devaluation is used to correct the balance of payment (BoP) deficit but only as a last resort as it has major repercussions on the domestic economy. Devaluation can correct a BoP deficit because it lowers the price of experts in terms foreign currencies and raise the price of imports on the home market.

96. Option(d)

Explanation:

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established in 1982. RBI had sold its stake and now the Government of India (GOI) has 99 percent in it. It was established to provide credit for the promotion of the agriculture, SSI and Cottage and village industry. It is an apex bank for agriculture. Its finances are available to SLDBs, SCBs (state cooperative banks), scheduled commercial banks, and RRBs. It can take loans for GOI, World Bank, and Asian development bank (ADB).

97. Option(c)

Explanation:

The Food Safety and Standards Act was passed in 2006 but came into force in 2011.

98. Option(a)

99. Option(b)

100. Option(c)