SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
10 Mar 2018 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Comprehension
Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Her behaviour (1)/ around him (2)/ was a little oddly. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 2
Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. The more energy we give to a particular thought (1)/, the greater is its power to attract its corresponding circumstance into (2)/ their physical world through the law of attraction. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 3
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. I am tired ______ this, Chandler.
A
WithB
OverC
OfD
ForQuestion 4
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word.Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The main use of friendship is that it ______ man to express his feelings and emotions.
A
EnablesB
CapablesC
StablesD
AblesQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. 'Unruly'
A
CooperativeB
DisobedientC
CompliantD
YieldingQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. 'Ennui'
A
ContinuationB
BoredomC
AngerD
StruggleQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word. 'Temporal'
A
MaterialB
FleshlyC
EarthlyD
SpiritualQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word, 'Capacious'.
A
CrampedB
BroadC
ComfortableD
GenerousQuestion 9
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. In order to tone up P: it should be Q: the physical education programme, R: reoriented and implemented
A
PQRB
PRQC
RQPD
QPRQuestion 10
Comprehension
A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. My sister will write an application.
A
An application would be wrote by my sister.B
An application will be wrote by my sister.C
An application will be written by my sister.D
An application would written by my sister.Question 11
Comprehension
A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. Rita said, “Alas! I am undone.”
A
Rita said that she was undone.B
Rita told me that she was undone.C
Rita exclaimed sadly that she was undone.D
Rita said that alas, she was undone.Question 12
Comprehension
In the following options, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
MellniaB
MillenniaC
MilleiniaD
MeilleniaQuestion 13
Comprehension
witnessed a debate ___(1)___ argument between
A
OfB
OrC
ButD
SoQuestion 14
Comprehension
two men ___(2)___strong intellectually,
A
EqualB
EqualityC
EqualsD
EquallyQuestion 15
Comprehension
impression produced ____(3)_____ him by the unequal
A
UpB
UponC
IntoD
InQuestion 16
Comprehension
like that of a ____(4)____ wrestler, untrained
A
PowerfulB
PowerC
PowerfullyD
PoweringQuestion 17
Comprehension
certain place, with a ____(5)____ and experienced wrestler
A
TrainedB
TrainC
TrainingD
TrainsQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. 'Be on the air'
A
Broadcast over the radio or on TV.B
Float like a bird.C
To pass bodily gases.D
Be very arrogant.Question 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A diamond in the rough
A
Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polishB
A person who dresses shabbilyC
A diamond will shine out even when it is not polished.D
A person of character will shine through even in tough times.Question 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
A
ProofB
ConjectureC
ClincherD
AvermentQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . Protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty
A
CastigationB
ImmunityC
PenanceD
OstracismQuestion 22
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". I (has been) fortunate to travel with interesting co-passengers.
A
Have beenB
Have beingC
Has beingD
No improvementQuestion 23
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". A bed sheet hung on the doorway sufficed till the doors (is finally installed).
A
Was finally installedB
Were finally installedC
Were finally installD
No improvementQuestion 24
Comprehension
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. Everyone around A - stood as a misfit among them B - me turned out to be C - an early-riser and I
A
BCAB
ACBC
ABCD
CBAQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
declinationB
declenationC
declinasionD
declenasionQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Truck : Vehicle : : ? : ?
A
Car : RoadB
Road : StonesC
Scooter : TyreD
Green : ColourQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 446 : 443 : : 552 : ?
A
445B
549C
543D
551Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. HER : SVI : : MET : ?
A
AVTB
RKGC
NVGD
LVAQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Patient - DoctorB
Criminals - PoliceC
Student - TeacherD
Animal - BirdQuestion 30
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (-) is related to the number of the right side of (-) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives .
A
10 - 14B
14 - 18C
12 - 16D
16 - 24Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
CDFIB
RSUXC
JKMPD
FGJMQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Jumbo Jet 2. Juggling 3. Justice 4. Jewel 5. Jealous
A
54213B
23415C
12345D
42315Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, ?
A
32B
26C
25D
29Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. XJ, WL, VN, UP, ?
A
TUB
TRC
STD
SUQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
In a row of boys, Rahul’s position from the right end is 39 th and Pankaj’s position from the left end is 53 rd . After interchanging their position, Rahul’s position becomes 64 th from the right end. How many boys are there in the row?
A
118B
117C
116D
120Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. RANKING
A
INKB
RAINC
KINGD
ACTINGQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “PRANK” is written as “RUESQ”. How is “RATES” written in that code language?
A
XDTYFB
ZFTDXC
FDXTZD
TDXJYQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 10 + 20 x 10 ÷ 20 - 8 = ?
A
43B
9C
30D
8Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 16 ÷ 8 - 5 x 2 + 6 = 9
A
+ and xB
+ and ÷C
and +D
÷ and xQuestion 40
Logical Reasoning
If 4!4 = 4, 14!2 = 8 and 10!18 = 14, then find the value of 2!6 = ?
A
4B
8C
18D
12Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? BAAAAAA, AAAAAAB, ABAAAAA, AAAAABA, AABAAAA, ________.
A
ABAAABAB
AAAABAAC
BAAAAAAD
AAAAABAQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A river connects two towns A and B. It flows 37 miles South from town A, then it turns West and flows 23 miles, then it turns North and flows 40 miles, then it turns to its right and flows 23 miles to reach town B. Where is town A with respect to town B?
A
3 miles SouthB
13 miles SouthC
3 miles NorthD
13 miles NorthQuestion 43
Logical Reasoning
In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statement I: All mobiles are phones Statement II: All phones are devices Conclusion I: Some phones are devices Conclusion II: No devices are phones
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followsQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
In the following figure, the rectangle represents Engineers, circle represents Art critics, triangle represents Comedians and square represents Asians. Which set of letters represents Asians who are Art critics as well as Engineers?
A
ECBB
ABC
BD
BHQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. PEN, MBK, JYH, GVE, ?
A
ESBB
DRCC
DSBD
ERCQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 101, 97, 93, 89, ?, 81
A
85B
84C
83D
86Question 47
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.
A
(2, 22, 222)B
(3, 33, 333)C
(1, 11, 111)D
(4, 44, 4444)Question 48
Logical Reasoning
A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column , for example ‘A’ can be represented by 31, 23 etc and ‘P’ can be represented by 86, 97 etc Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘KILT’. Matrix I Matrix II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 H J F F I 5 Z V Q Y X 1 C D F M H 6 Y U W V X 2 B H D A B 7 V Z T V T 3 K A L K C 8 Y P R W W 4 F J I F J 9 N R P T X
A
33, 86, 33, 78B
14, 58, 22, 56C
30, 42, 32, 77D
21, 79, 42, 97Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the number which is as much greater than 49 as it is less than 95.
A
23B
55C
72D
76Question 50
Arithmetic
Tanzeem spent 1/5 of his salary on his friends, 1/10 of his salary on accommodation, and 1/4 of his salary on savings. If he has Rs.1800 left, then find his total expenditure on accommodation and savings.
A
Rs. 1,200B
Rs. 1,400C
Rs. 1,600D
Rs. 1,800Question 51
Arithmetic
What is the value of (2 - 2z + z 2 ) (2 + 2z - z 2 ), when z + 2/z = 2.
A
0B
2C
4D
8Question 52
Arithmetic
Determine the value of ‘x’ in the equation: \(x = \sqrt {20 + \sqrt {20 + \sqrt {20 + \sqrt {20 + \ldots \infty } } } } \)
A
4B
5C
20D
25Question 53
Arithmetic
The point at which the perpendicular bisectors of the sides of a triangle intersect is known as
A
circum-centreB
orthocentreC
centroidD
in-centerQuestion 54
Arithmetic
The radius of the circle circumscribing the three vertices of an equilateral triangle is 12 cm. Determine the height (in cm) of the equilateral triangle.
A
12B
14C
18D
20Question 55
Arithmetic
If P = 350 and Q = 600, then P is how much percentage less than Q?
A
41.67%B
58.33%C
71.42%D
35.33%Question 56
Arithmetic
The ratio of two numbers is 5 : 4. If the sum of both the numbers is 180, then find the smaller number.
A
100B
80C
60D
75Question 57
Arithmetic
P started a business by investing Rs. 35000 and Q joined him after one year with an amount of Rs. 21,000. After two years from the starting of the business, they earned a profit of Rs. 26000. What will be P's share (in Rs.) of the profit?
A
15000B
18000C
20000D
16000Question 58
Arithmetic
If 31x + 31y = 403, then what is the average of x and y?
A
3.5B
5C
6.5D
13Question 59
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs 7500 is divided into two parts. The simple interest on the first part at the rate of 12% per annum is equal to the simple interest on the second part at the rate of 18% per annum. What is the Interest (in Rs) on first part for one year?
A
600B
360C
480D
540Question 60
Arithmetic
Selling price of a calculator is Rs 13924 and profit percentage is 18%. If selling price is Rs 10266, then what will be the loss percentage?
A
17.2%B
13%C
14.9%D
11%Question 61
Arithmetic
Rohit wants to earn 21% profit on a belt after offering 45% discount. By how much percentage more should he mark the price of his article above the cost price?
A
75%B
120%C
66%D
102%Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of √(513 - √144 - √81 - √64)
A
22B
21C
28D
19Question 63
Arithmetic
Two taps P and Q can fill a tank in 24 hours and 18 hours respectively. If the two taps are opened at 11 a.m., then at what time (in p.m.) should the tap P be closed to completely fill the tank at exactly 2 a.m?
A
5B
2C
3D
4Question 64
Arithmetic
If Anuj walks at the speed of 4 km/hr, then he reaches his school 6 minutes late but if he walks at the speed of 5 km/hr, then he reaches 6 minutes before the scheduled time. What is the distance (in km) of his school from his house?
A
4B
3C
6D
3.5Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year the number of students who passed with distinction was lesser than those who passed with distinction in the previous year?
A
2012B
2014C
2015D
2013Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference in the number of students who passed with distinction between the years 2017 and 2014?
A
6000B
5000C
4000D
3000Question 67
Arithmetic
Number of students who passed with distinction in 2012 were greater than that in 2011 by_____.
A
350%B
100%C
200%D
250%Question 68
Arithmetic
If students who pass with distinction are given a certificate, what is the number of certificates awarded in the last three years?
A
16500B
15500C
14500D
13500Question 69
Arithmetic
The length and breadth of a rectangle are 24 cm and 7 cm respectively. What must be the length of its diagonal (in cm)?
A
50B
25C
28D
56Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the circumference (in cm) of a circle of radius 10.5 cm.
A
84B
35C
70D
66Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 42 cm and height 14 cm.
A
4488B
4250C
4010D
4620Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (2 - sin30°)
A
3/2B
\(\frac{3}{{\sqrt 2 }}\)C
2 - √3D
\(\left( {2\sqrt 3 - \sqrt 6 } \right)2\sqrt 2 \)Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If cos P = 5/13, then what is the value of cosec R?
A
13/5B
5/12C
5/13D
13/12Question 74
GK
The existence of a parallel economy (black money) ________
A
makes economy more competitiveB
makes the monetary policies less effectiveC
ensures a better distribution of income and wealthD
ensures increasing productive investmentQuestion 75
GK
'Garibi Hatao’ (removal of poverty) and ’Growth with Stability’ were the main objectives of
A
Rolling PlanB
Fourth Five Year PlanC
Fifth Five Year PlanD
2 and 3 bothQuestion 76
GK
"Dhamek Stupa" is located at which of the following places?
A
Bodh GayaB
SarnathC
SanchiD
KaushambiQuestion 77
GK
How long the Non-cooperation Movement was conducted?
A
April 1920 to February 1922B
September 1920 to February 1922C
June 1920 to December 1922D
December 1920 to June 1922Question 78
GK
The Equator does NOT pass through which of the following countries?
A
KenyaB
MexicoC
IndonesiaD
BrazilQuestion 79
GK
The boundary of which of the following state/country does NOT touch Arunachal Pradesh?
A
AssamB
NagalandC
BhutanD
ManipurQuestion 80
GK
Achchhan Maharaj is associated with which of the following fields?
A
Instrumental musicB
DanceC
PaintingD
Writing Question 81
GK
In December 2017 which country has signed an agreement with Sudan to build a nuclear power plant in the nation?
A
ChinaB
PakistanC
RussiaD
IndiaQuestion 82
GK
Which university has been ranked at the top in the Swachhta Ranking 2017 released by the Union Government?
A
Banaras Hindu UniversityB
Hyderabad UniversityC
O.P. Jindal UniversityD
Madurai UniversityQuestion 83
GK
The area of Nepal is approximately how much square kilometres?
A
115187B
128540C
135789D
147181Question 84
GK
Which among the following has lowest electron affinity?
A
FluorineB
ChlorineC
BromineD
ArgonQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following statement(s) about acids is/are CORRECT? I. They change the colour of red litmus to blue. II. They change the colour of blue litmus to red. III. They have pH value less than 7.
A
Only I and IIIB
Only II and IIIC
Only ID
Only IIQuestion 86
GK
Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits the audit reports to ________.
A
President of IndiaB
Prime Minister of IndiaC
Finance Minister of IndiaD
Home Minister of IndiaQuestion 87
GK
Anti-defection Iaw was passed in which Constitutional Amendment Act?
A
41 st Constitutional Amendment ActB
46 th Constitutional Amendment ActC
48 th Constitutional Amendment ActD
52 th Constitutional Amendment ActQuestion 88
GK
Why do the plant closes stomata when it does NOT need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?
A
To store carbon dioxideB
To prevent water lossC
To release stored oxygenD
No option is correct.Question 89
GK
AIveoIi are balloon like structures within the ______.
A
IungsB
kidneyC
liverD
heartQuestion 90
GK
The SAMPADA (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing Development of Agro-processing Clusters) scheme has been renamed to 'PMKSY'. What does ’K’ standfor in ’PMKSY’?
A
KisanB
KritrimC
KaushalD
KalyaanQuestion 91
GK
Which is the second country in the world after France to construct a photovoltaic highway?
A
ChinaB
JapanC
GermanyD
CanadaQuestion 92
GK
As per a report released by RBI in August 2017, approximately how much percent of the demonetised currency returned to the Central Bank?
A
99B
90C
85D
80Question 93
GK
On 19 September 2017, Law Ministry approved Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2017. It will allow FIU, the premier technical snoop wing under the FinanceMinistry, to file an application for declaration of fugitive economic offender. What does 'I' stand for in 'FIU’?
A
IntellectualB
IntelligenceC
InstructionD
IntroductionQuestion 94
GK
What is the power rating (in W) of a bulb if a current of 0.3 A passes through on application of 240 V of potential difference across its terminals?
A
800B
36C
400D
72Question 95
GK
In the equation of motion v = u + at, u represents _______.
A
Initial velocityB
Final velocityC
Kinetic energyD
Potential energyQuestion 96
GK
A cyclone is known by different names in different parts of the world. It is called a '_______ ' in Japan and Philippines.
A
funneIB
whirlpoolC
twisterD
typhoonQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Julio Granda won the 2017 World Senior Chess Championship. B) Tan Zhongyi won the 2017 World Junior Chess Championship. C) Russia hosted the Golf 2017 Players Championship.
A
Only AB
Only CC
Both B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
To delete columns or rows we can use the delete option under the _______ in Microsoft Word.
A
MenuB
Standard toolbarC
Table MenuD
Drawing toolbar