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SSC CHSL · Previous year papers · 2023

SSC CHSL 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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Q1 · Direction and Distance
A person walks 8 km towards East, then turns left and walks 6 km. He then turns left again and walks 4 km. How far is he from the starting point?
- A. 2√13 km
- B. 4√13 km
- C. 10 km
- D. 14 km
Answer and solution
Answer: A
After the movements, the person is 4 km East and 6 km North from the start. Distance = √(4² + 6²) = √52 = 2√13 km.
Q2 · Venn Diagrams
Which of the following Venn diagrams best represents the relationship among 'Doctors', 'Engineers', and 'Professionals'?
- A. Two separate circles inside a larger circle
- B. Two overlapping circles
- C. Three separate circles
- D. One circle inside another
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Both Doctors and Engineers are Professionals, so they are separate circles within the larger circle of Professionals.
Q3 · Seating Arrangement
Five friends P, Q, R, S, and T are sitting in a row facing north. P and Q sit together. R is not adjacent to P. S sits at one of the extreme ends. Who among the following definitely sits in the middle?
- A. Q
- B. T
- C. R
- D. Cannot be determined
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Based on the given conditions, multiple arrangements are possible, so the middle position cannot be determined uniquely.
Q4 · Order and Ranking
Rohan ranks 7th from the top and 28th from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?
- A. 34
- B. 35
- C. 33
- D. 36
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Total students = Position from top + Position from bottom - 1 = 7 + 28 - 1 = 34.
Q5 · Paper Folding and Cutting
A square paper is folded once and then a circular hole is punched through it. When unfolded, how many holes will appear?
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Answer and solution
Answer: B
When folded once, the paper has two layers. A single punch creates two holes when unfolded.
Q6 · Geography
The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which of the following Indian states?
- A. Rajasthan
- B. Gujarat
- C. Madhya Pradesh
- D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer and solution
Answer: D
The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states including Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, but does not pass through Uttar Pradesh.
Q7 · Indian Economy
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Reserve Bank of India?
- A. Issuing currency notes
- B. Controlling credit
- C. Providing loans to farmers
- D. Managing foreign exchange
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Providing loans to farmers is not a direct function of RBI; it is done by commercial banks and cooperative banks, while RBI regulates monetary policy and banking operations.
Q8 · Books and Authors
Who is the author of the famous book 'The Discovery of India'?
- A. Mahatma Gandhi
- B. Jawaharlal Nehru
- C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote 'The Discovery of India' during his imprisonment in 1942-1946.
Q9 · Static GK
What is the capital of Mizoram?
- A. Imphal
- B. Aizawl
- C. Shillong
- D. Kohima
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Aizawl is the capital of the Indian state of Mizoram.
Q10 · Awards and Honours
In which year was the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel established?
- A. 1965
- B. 1968
- C. 1970
- D. 1972
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was established in 1968 by Sweden's central bank.

Breakdown by subject

General Intelligence and Reasoning
5 questions
General Awareness
5 questions
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)
4 questions
English Language
4 questions

SSC CHSL 2023 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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