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SSC CHSL Tier-I - 16 October 2020 Shift-1

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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 - 16 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 - 16 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 word which means the same as the group of words given. One whom it is impossible to defeat

  1. A.Cowardly
  2. B.Dissatisfied
  3. C.Inimitable
  4. D.Invincible

Explanation

'Invincible' means someone who cannot be defeated and is unbeatable. 'Cowardly' = weak/gutless, 'Dissatisfied' = unhappy, 'Inimitable' = unique/matchless.

2
English Language

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, pick the one that gives their correct order. A. While the most common belief is that these traits remain fixed, research studies show otherwise! B. One such research study suggests that we can change our traits provided we want to change them. C. We all possess certain personality traits that set us apart from the rest. D. These traits, a mix of good and bad, define how we respond to situations and people.

  1. A.CBDA
  2. B.ACDB
  3. C.BCAD
  4. D.CDAB

Explanation

C introduces personality traits, D continues with their types/impact, A explains the concept by quoting research, B further supports with the research finding. Order: CDAB.

3
English Language

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. A.Massage
  2. B.Amass
  3. C.Messanger
  4. D.Immediate

Explanation

Correct spelling is 'messenger' (a person who carries information). 'Messanger' is the incorrect spelling.

4
English Language

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The manager said, "I want you to attend the conference."

  1. A.The manager said I am wanting you to attend the conference.
  2. B.The manager told to me I am to go to attend the conference.
  3. C.The manager said that she wanted me to attend the conference.
  4. D.The manager said that she want me to attend the conference.

Explanation

Reporting verb 'said' is past, so the reported verb 'want' becomes 'wanted'. Connector 'that' is needed. Pronoun 'I' becomes 'she' (referring to the manager). 'You' becomes 'me'.

5
English Language

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Red okra from Karnataka. Black rice from Gujarat. Red corn from Tamil Nadu. What you would (1)______ as exotic varieties of food today are (2)______ indigenous crops that belong to a specific region. Many such (3)______ crops have gone extinct. Many more are on the brink. But with Indian households (4)______ more conscious about healthy eating and the natural benefits of consuming local food, (5)______ among both consumers and farmers is increasing. Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.

  1. A.described
  2. B.describing
  3. C.describes
  4. D.describe

Explanation

After modal verb 'would', the base form of the verb is required. 'Describe' is the base form.

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