As SSC CHSL notification is out and candidates have started their preparation for this exam. Mahendras also has started special quizzes for this examination. This series of quizzes are based on the latest pattern of the SSC CHSL examination. Regular practice of the questions included in the quizzes will boost up your preparations and it will be very helpful in scoring good marks in the examination.
Q1-5 In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark your answer.
Q1 She was on the horns of dilemma regarding her future.
A. in nervous condition
B. in terrible mood
C. in difficult situation
D. in suspense
Q2 He died in harness.
A. ceased to live
B. died of a didease
C. died for his country
D. died while working
Q3 All his schemes ended in smoke.
A. came to nothing
B. got on fire
C. burnt up
D. attracted every body
Q4 The young boy was kicking his heels inspite of the warning
A. playing happily
B. kicking some one
C. wasting time
D. passing a gesture of disrespect
Q5 Rahul felt himself to be a scapegoat in the job.
A. fool
B. witness
C. fall guy
D. proxy
Q6-10 In questions below out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence and mark your answer.
Q6 Art of writing news papers and magazines
A. Literature
B. Journalism
C. Biography
D. Artistry
Q7 An abandoned child of unknown parents who is found by somebody.
A. Foundling
B. Sibling
C. Urchin
D. Orphan
Q8 Parts of a country behind the coast or a river bank
A. Swamps
B. Marshes
C. Hinterland
D. Isthmuses
Q9 A written statement about someone's character, usually provided by an employer.
A. testimonial
B. memorandum
C. certificate
D. licence
Q10 One who doesn't make mistakes
A. Pessimist
B. Optimist
C. Infallible
D. Hypocrite
Answers-
1. (4)
2. (4)
3. (1)
4. (3)
5. (3)
6. (2)
7. (1)
8. (3)
9. (1)
10. (3)