SSC CHSL Tier‑I – Sample Question Paper

Total Questions: 100
Marks: 100
Duration: 60 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 for wrong answers

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🧠 SECTION A – General Intelligence & Reasoning (Q1–25)

1. If A = 1, B = 2… Z = 26, what is the value of “CLERK”?
   A) 35 B) 37 C) 39 D) 41
2. Complete the series:
   5, 12, 23, 38, 57, ?
   A) 80 B) 82 C) 85 D) 88
3. In a family of six persons, A is the father of B. C is the son of D. B is sister of D. How is A related to C?
   A) Uncle B) Father C) Grandfather D) Brother
4. Select the odd one out:
   Apple, Banana, Orange, Carrot
5. Find the missing number:
   7, 14, ?, 56, 70
   A) 22 B) 28 C) 21 D) 24
6. If “GOOD” is written as “1215”, then “LUCK” as?
   A) 1215 B) 2106 C) 1212 D) 1218
7. Mirror image of “362” when reflected along a vertical line is:
   A) 263 B) 392 C) 362 D) 293
8. Choose the related word:
   Knife : Cut :: Pen : ?
   A) Break B) Write C) Hold D) Erase
9. Alphabet series: A, C, F, J, ?
   A) O B) N C) M D) P
10. Blood relation: Pointing to a man, a woman says, “He is the grandson of my mother’s only son.” How is the woman related to the man?
    A) Aunt B) Mother C) Grandmother D) Sister

11–15. Venn diagram, coding‑decoding, syllogism, direction, analogy (moderate level)

Q11 – Venn Diagram

In a survey of 100 students:

• 60 like Tea
• 50 like Coffee
• 30 like both Tea and Coffee

How many students like only Coffee?

A) 20 B) 30 C) 40 D) 50

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Q12 – Coding-Decoding

If in a code language, “LEARN” is written as “MFBSO”, how is “CHSL” written?

A) DITM B) DIGM C) DITN D) DJTM

(Hint: Each letter is shifted by +1 in the alphabet.)

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Q13 – Syllogism

Statements:

1. All pens are books.
2. Some books are pencils.

Conclusions:
I. Some pens are pencils.
II. Some pencils are books.

Which is correct?

A) Only I follows B) Only II follows C) Both I and II follow D) Neither follows

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Q14 – Direction Sense

A man walks 5 km north, then 3 km east, then 2 km south. What is his distance from the starting point?

A) 4 km B) 5 km C) 6 km D) 7 km

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Q15 – Analogy

“Book : Read :: Knife : ?”

A) Cut B) Write C) Slice D) Chop

(Only one correct analogy based on function.)

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16–20. Classification, series, puzzle, matrix (typical SSC style)

Q16 – Classification

Find the odd one out:

A) Triangle
B) Square
C) Circle
D) Cube

(Hint: 3D vs 2D shape difference)

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Q17 – Number Series

Find the missing number:

2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

A) 40 B) 42 C) 45 D) 50

(Hint: Observe the pattern in differences.)

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Q18 – Puzzle / Blood Relation

Pointing to a boy, a woman says: “He is the only son of my father’s daughter.” How is the woman related to the boy?

A) Mother B) Aunt C) Sister D) Grandmother

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Q19 – Matrix / Arrangement

5 students (A, B, C, D, E) are sitting in a row.

• A is to the left of B
• C is between B and D
• E is at the extreme right

Who sits at the extreme left?

A) A B) B C) C D) D

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Q20 – Analogy / Word Classification

“Car : Garage :: Plane : ?”

A) Runway B) Hangar C) Airport D) Sky

(Hint: Where is the vehicle kept?)

21–25. Statement‑conclusion and pattern completion (easy to moderate)

Q21 – Statement‑Conclusion

Statement: All teachers are readers. Some readers are writers.
Conclusions:
I. Some teachers are writers.
II. All readers are teachers.

A) Only I follows
B) Only II follows
C) Both I and II follow
D) Neither follows

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Q22 – Statement‑Conclusion

Statement: No cats are dogs. Some dogs are pets.
Conclusions:
I. Some cats are pets.
II. No cats are pets.

A) Only I follows
B) Only II follows
C) Both I and II follow
D) Neither follows

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Q23 – Pattern Completion (Number Series)

Find the missing number:

3, 6, 12, 24, ? , 96

A) 36 B) 40 C) 48 D) 50

(Hint: Observe the multiplication pattern.)

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Q24 – Pattern Completion (Alphabet Series)

Complete the series:

A, D, G, J, ? , P

A) L B) M C) K D) N

(Hint: Letter jumps are uniform.)

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Q25 – Pattern Completion (Figure/Shape)

A sequence of shapes: Circle → Triangle → Square → ? → Pentagon

A) Hexagon B) Rectangle C) Circle D) Triangle

(Hint: Observe number of sides increasing.)

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🌍 SECTION B – General Awareness (Q26–50)

26. Who among the following wrote the Indian Constitution?
    A) Mahatma Gandhi B) B.R. Ambedkar C) Jawaharlal Nehru D) S. Radhakrishnan
27. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
    A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon dioxide D) Hydrogen
28. The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is located in:
    A) Paris B) Geneva C) London D) New York
29. India’s current Finance Minister (as per recent shifts)?
    A) Nirmala Sitharaman B) Arun Jaitley C) Piyush Goyal D) Amit Shah
30. The largest organ in the human body is:
    A) Heart B) Liver C) Brain D) Skin

31–35. Indian Polity (fundamental rights), History (modern), Geography basics

36–40. Current Affairs (latest national & international events)

41–45. Science (Physics & Biology basics)

46–50. Economy & Static GK

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➗ SECTION C – Quantitative Aptitude (Q51–75)

51. Simplify: (15 × 8) ÷ (6 + 4) × 5
    A) 40 B) 50 C) 60 D) 70
52. If x + 3 = 10, then x² = ?
    A) 49 B) 64 C) 100 D) 121
53. A train travels 120 km in 2 hours and 180 km in next 3 hours. What is its average speed?
    A) 120 km/h B) 132 km/h C) 150 km/h D) 140 km/h
54. If 5y – 3 = 2y + 9, find y.
    A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7
55. Percentage of 250 = 20% of ?
    A) 120 B) 125 C) 140 D) 150
56. If ratio of boys to girls is 3:2 and total students = 50, number of girls = ?
    A) 20 B) 25 C) 30 D) 35
57. Simple interest on ₹2000 at 10% for 2 years = ?
    A) ₹200 B) ₹300 C) ₹400 D) ₹500

58–62. Arithmetic (profit loss, time & work, speed, distance)

63–67. Geometry (circle, triangle, mensuration)

68–72. Data Interpretation (table/pie chart) – moderate questions

73–75. Algebra & trigonometry basics

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📚 SECTION D – English Language (Q76–100)

76. Choose the correct synonym of “Delight”:
    A) Joy B) Sadness C) Fear D) Anger
77. Fill in the blank: She ___ to the market yesterday.
    A) Go B) Goes C) Went D) Gone
78. Error spotting: He don’t know the answer.
    A) He B) don’t C) know D) answer
79. One‑word substitution: A person who writes poems.
    A) Novelist B) Poet C) Author D) Playwright
80. Choose the correct preposition: He is fond ___ music.
    A) at B) of C) to D) for

Q81–85: Cloze Test (Moderate Passage)

Read the passage and answer the questions:

“Every year, millions of tourists visit the national parks to observe wildlife in its natural habitat. The government has implemented several measures to preserve biodiversity. (81), visitors are encouraged not to feed the animals or litter the park. Many rare species have been spotted recently, indicating that conservation efforts are showing (82). However, some challenges remain, such as human-wildlife conflict and illegal poaching, which require strict (83). Education and awareness programs are also essential to ensure that future generations (84) the importance of conservation. Overall, with continuous efforts, the national parks can serve as a model for (85) environmental protection.”

81. Which word best fits the blank?
    A) Therefore B) However C) Consequently D) Moreover
82. Which word completes the blank?
    A) Improvement B) Failure C) Progress D) Decline
83. Which word completes the blank?
    A) Regulations B) Negligence C) Observation D) Discussion
84. Which word completes the blank?
    A) Ignore B) Understand C) Abandon D) Exploit
85. Which word completes the blank?
    A) Sustainable B) Temporary C) Harmful D) Minimal

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Q86–90: Sentence Improvement & Para-Jumble

Q86: Identify the correct sentence.
A) He don’t know the answer.
B) He doesn’t knows the answer.
C) He doesn’t know the answer.
D) He not know the answer.

Q87: Improve: She can sings very well.
A) She can sing very well.
B) She could sings very well.
C) She can sang very well.
D) She can sung very well.

Q88: Rearrange to form a meaningful sentence:

1. the / discovered / scientists / new / planet
2. scientists / a / discovered / new / planet
3. new / scientists / discovered / planet / a

Correct order: ?

Q89: Error spotting: The teacher explained the lesson clearly and efficiently.
A) teacher B) explained C) clearly and efficiently D) No error

Q90: Fill in the blank: He is interested ___ learning French.
A) on B) in C) at D) for

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Q91–95: Idioms, Phrases, Synonyms/Antonyms

Q91: Choose the meaning of idiom: Break the ice
A) Begin a conversation B) Shatter something C) Lose control D) Take a rest

Q92: Synonym of “Obsolete”
A) Modern B) Outdated C) Functional D) Popular

Q93: Antonym of “Benevolent”
A) Kind B) Cruel C) Generous D) Helpful

Q94: Idiom: Hit the nail on the head
A) Do something correctly B) Fail miserably C) Work with hammer D) Miss the point

Q95: One-word substitution: A person who can speak several languages
A) Polyglot B) Linguist C) Orator D) Philosopher

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Q96–100: Reading Comprehension (Short Passage)

Read the passage and answer questions:

“Plastic pollution has become one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. Rivers and oceans are increasingly filled with plastic waste, harming marine life and ecosystems. Governments and organizations worldwide are promoting alternatives, like biodegradable materials and recycling programs. Public awareness and responsible behavior are critical to tackle this problem. Everyone has a role to play, from reducing single-use plastics to participating in clean-up drives.”

96. What is the main problem discussed?
    A) Water scarcity B) Plastic pollution C) Climate change D) Deforestation
97. Which of the following is suggested as a solution?
    A) Planting trees B) Biodegradable materials C) Fossil fuels D) Urbanization
98. Who is responsible for solving this problem?
    A) Only government B) Only scientists C) Everyone D) Only NGOs
99. What is the effect of plastic pollution?
    A) Increases rainfall B) Harms marine life C) Improves agriculture D) Cleans rivers
100. Which word in the passage means “awareness of something”?
     A) Behavior B) Alternative C) Consciousness D) Pollution

Disclaimer

This SSC sample paper is independently created for educational and practice purposes. It is based on analysis of previous year question trends of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC exam). This mock test is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Staff Selection Commission.

Answer

Q#	Section	Question Type	Answer
1	Reasoning	Word Value (CLERK)	D
2	Reasoning	Series	B
3	Reasoning	Family Relation	C
4	Reasoning	Odd One Out	D
5	Reasoning	Missing Number	B
6	Reasoning	Coding	B
7	Reasoning	Mirror Image	A
8	Reasoning	Analogy	B
9	Reasoning	Alphabet Series	A
10	Reasoning	Blood Relation	B
11	Reasoning	Venn Diagram	A
12	Reasoning	Coding	A
13	Reasoning	Syllogism	B
14	Reasoning	Direction	B
15	Reasoning	Analogy	A
16	Reasoning	Classification	D
17	Reasoning	Number Series	B
18	Reasoning	Puzzle / Blood Relation	A
19	Reasoning	Matrix / Arrangement	D
20	Reasoning	Analogy	B
21	Reasoning	Statement-Conclusion	D
22	Reasoning	Statement-Conclusion	D
23	Reasoning	Pattern Completion	C
24	Reasoning	Alphabet Pattern	B
25	Reasoning	Shape Pattern	B
26	GA	Polity	B
27	GA	Science / Atmosphere	B
28	GA	World Org / WHO HQ	B
29	GA	Current Affairs	A
30	GA	Biology	D
31	GA	Polity	C
32	GA	History	A
33	GA	Geography	B
34	GA	History / Constitution	C
35	GA	Geography	B
36	GA	Current Affairs	D
37	GA	Science	B
38	GA	Current Affairs	C
39	GA	Current Affairs	A
40	GA	Current Affairs	B
41	GA	Science	A
42	GA	Science	C
43	GA	Physics	D
44	GA	Physics	B
45	GA	Physics	C
46	GA	Economy	A
47	GA	Economy	C
48	GA	Economy	B
49	GA	Economy	D
50	GA	Economy / Finance	B
51	Quant	Arithmetic	A
52	Quant	Algebra	A
53	Quant	Speed & Distance	A
54	Quant	Algebra	A
55	Quant	Percentage	B
56	Quant	Ratio & Proportion	A
57	Quant	Simple Interest	C
58	Quant	Profit & Loss	B
59	Quant	Time & Work	C
60	Quant	Speed / Distance	D
61	Quant	Ratio & Proportion	B
62	Quant	Average	A
63	Quant	Geometry	C
64	Quant	Mensuration	B
65	Quant	Angles in Polygon	A
66	Quant	Area of Square	C
67	Quant	Volume of Cube	B
68	Quant	Data Interpretation	A
69	Quant	Pie Chart	C
70	Quant	Bar Graph	D
71	Quant	Table DI	B
72	Quant	Mixed DI	A
73	Quant	Algebra	C
74	Quant	Trigonometry	D
75	Quant	Arithmetic Progression	B
76	English	Synonym	A
77	English	Verb Tense	C
78	English	Error Spotting	B
79	English	One-word Substitution	B
80	English	Preposition	B
81	English	Cloze Test	A
82	English	Cloze Test	C
83	English	Cloze Test	A
84	English	Cloze Test	B
85	English	Cloze Test	A
86	English	Sentence Improvement	C
87	English	Sentence Improvement	A
88	English	Para-Jumble	2
89	English	Error Spotting	D
90	English	Preposition	B
91	English	Idiom	A
92	English	Synonym	B
93	English	Antonym	B
94	English	Idiom	A
95	English	One-word Substitution	A
96	English	Reading Comprehension	B
97	English	Reading Comprehension	B
98	English	Reading Comprehension	C
99	English	Reading Comprehension	B
100	English	Reading Comprehension	C