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SSC CHSL Tier-I - 12 October 2020 Shift-1

Attempt the official SSC CHSL Tier-I previous year question paper 2020 Shift 1 as a free, timed mock test on AajExam. Get instant scoring, sectional analysis, and detailed solutions for every question.

100
Questions
200
Total Marks
60
Minutes
2020
Year

About This Paper

Combined Higher Secondary Level Tier-I exam for LDC, DEO, JSA posts. This page hosts the official SSC CHSL Tier-I - 12 October 2020 Shift-1 — the SSC CHSL Tier-I previous year question paper from 2020 (Shift 1). AajExam has reconstructed this paper into a fully timed online mock test so candidates preparing for SSC CHSL Tier-I can experience the real exam pattern, attempt every question with answer keys verified by our expert panel, and analyse their performance section-wise. The paper contains 100 multiple-choice questions to be attempted in 60 minutes for a total of 200 marks. The exam uses 4 sections — English Language (25 questions), General Intelligence (25 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions), General Awareness (25 questions) with 0.5 negative marking per wrong answer. Use this paper to practise question selection, sectional time management, and accuracy under real exam conditions. Why solve SSC CHSL Tier-I 2020 previous year papers? Government competitive exams like SSC CHSL Tier-I repeat question patterns, formula-based concepts and theme-based questions year after year. Solving the actual SSC CHSL Tier-I 2020 (Shift 1) paper helps you identify high-yield chapters, calibrate the difficulty level, and build the speed required to clear sectional cut-offs. Every question on this paper has a detailed solution available immediately after submission, including step-by-step working for quantitative problems, grammar rules for English, and direct reference statements for general awareness questions. How to use this PYQ paper effectively: first, attempt the full 60-minute test in a single sitting without referring to notes — treat it like the actual SSC CHSL Tier-I exam. After submission, review the auto-generated analytics to see your section-wise accuracy, attempt rate, and time spent per question. Then revisit every wrong and skipped question with the explanation, and add the underlying concept to your revision notes. Repeat the same paper after 7-10 days — your second attempt should be at least 15-20% faster with better accuracy. This SSC CHSL Tier-I - 12 October 2020 Shift-1 mock test is completely free on AajExam. You can also browse the full archive of SSC CHSL Tier-I previous year papers shift-wise and year-wise to build a strong PYQ-driven preparation strategy. All papers come with bilingual support (English and Hindi solutions where applicable), instant scoring, all-India ranking, and downloadable performance reports.

Exam Pattern & Sections

SectionQuestionsMarks/QNegative
English Language2520.5
General Intelligence2520.5
Quantitative Aptitude2520.5
General Awareness2520.5

Sample Questions with Answers

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1
English Language

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. A.Awfully
  2. B.Unruly
  3. C.Unduly
  4. D.Faithfuly

Explanation

The correct spelling is FAITHFULLY. The meaning of 'faithfully' is 'devotedly', 'loyally' etc.

2
English Language

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. The police beat a number of protestors last night.

  1. A.A number of protestors were being beaten by the police last night.
  2. B.A number of protestors had been beaten by the police last night.
  3. C.A number of protestors has been beaten by the police the night before.
  4. D.A number of protestors were beaten by the police the night before.

Explanation

When converting active to passive, the object becomes the subject. The plural subject 'a number of protestors' uses 'were'. Past participle 'beaten' and connector 'by' are used.

3
English Language

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. ASSERTION

  1. A.Rejection
  2. B.Continuation
  3. C.Discussion
  4. D.Declaration

Explanation

'Rejection' means refusal/denial. 'Continuation' means persistence. 'Discussion' means conversation. 'Declaration' is the meaning of 'assertion'.

4
English Language

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Up in arms

  1. A.Throw up arms in joy
  2. B.Divide into armed groups
  3. C.Give up fighting and surrender
  4. D.Angry about something

Explanation

If people are up in arms about something, they are very angry about it and are protesting strongly against it.

5
English Language

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. Smartphones have become an essential part of our lives and their (1)______ usage is now impacting human behaviour. We need to (2)______ think about digital detox! Yes, the concept of disconnecting with (3)______ virtual world is not just a fad. It's the need of the hour today. The Global Brand Director of the smartphone Vivo in his speech nudged all smartphone users (4)______ a step backward and think. He said, "Let's (5)______ our mobiles and pledge to be closer and nearer to our loved ones." Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.

  1. A.exceeding
  2. B.excessive
  3. C.exceedingly
  4. D.exceed

Explanation

'Exceedingly' is an adverb meaning extremely, modifying 'usage' in context.

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The paper contains 100 multiple-choice questions to be attempted in 60 minutes for a total of 200 marks, with 0.5 negative marking per wrong answer.

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The SSC CHSL Tier-I 2020 paper covers the following sections: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness. Each section is designed to test a specific skill set required for the SSC CHSL Tier-I exam.

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