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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
With
B
Over
C
Of
D
For
Question 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
Enables
B
Capables
C
Stables
D
Ables
Question 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
Cooperative
B
Disobedient
C
Compliant
D
Yielding
Question 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
Continuation
B
Boredom
C
Anger
D
Struggle
Question 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
Material
B
Fleshly
C
Earthly
D
Spiritual
Question 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
Cramped
B
Broad
C
Comfortable
D
Generous
Question 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
PQR
B
PRQ
C
RQP
D
QPR
Question 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
Mellnia
B
Millennia
C
Milleinia
D
Meillenia
Question 13
Comprehension

witnessed a debate ___(1)___ argument between

A
Of
B
Or
C
But
D
So
Question 14
Comprehension

two men ___(2)___strong intellectually,

A
Equal
B
Equality
C
Equals
D
Equally
Question 15
Comprehension

impression produced ____(3)_____ him by the unequal

A
Up
B
Upon
C
Into
D
In
Question 16
Comprehension

like that of a ____(4)____ wrestler, untrained

A
Powerful
B
Power
C
Powerfully
D
Powering
Question 17
Comprehension

certain place, with a ____(5)____ and experienced wrestler

A
Trained
B
Train
C
Training
D
Trains
Question 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 polish
B
A person who dresses shabbily
C
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
Proof
B
Conjecture
C
Clincher
D
Averment
Question 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
Castigation
B
Immunity
C
Penance
D
Ostracism
Question 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 been
B
Have being
C
Has being
D
No improvement
Question 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 installed
B
Were finally installed
C
Were finally install
D
No improvement
Question 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
BCA
B
ACB
C
ABC
D
CBA
Question 25
Comprehension

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A
declination
B
declenation
C
declinasion
D
declenasion
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Truck : Vehicle : : ? : ?

A
Car : Road
B
Road : Stones
C
Scooter : Tyre
D
Green : Colour
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 446 : 443 : : 552 : ?

A
445
B
549
C
543
D
551
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. HER : SVI : : MET : ?

A
AVT
B
RKG
C
NVG
D
LVA
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A
Patient - Doctor
B
Criminals - Police
C
Student - Teacher
D
Animal - Bird
Question 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 - 14
B
14 - 18
C
12 - 16
D
16 - 24
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A
CDFI
B
RSUX
C
JKMP
D
FGJM
Question 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
54213
B
23415
C
12345
D
42315
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, ?

A
32
B
26
C
25
D
29
Question 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
TU
B
TR
C
ST
D
SU
Question 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
118
B
117
C
116
D
120
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. RANKING

A
INK
B
RAIN
C
KING
D
ACTING
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “PRANK” is written as “RUESQ”. How is “RATES” written in that code language?

A
XDTYF
B
ZFTDX
C
FDXTZ
D
TDXJY
Question 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
43
B
9
C
30
D
8
Question 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 x
B
+ and ÷
C
and +
D
÷ and x
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

If 4!4 = 4, 14!2 = 8 and 10!18 = 14, then find the value of 2!6 = ?

A
4
B
8
C
18
D
12
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? BAAAAAA, AAAAAAB, ABAAAAA, AAAAABA, AABAAAA, ________.

A
ABAAABA
B
AAAABAA
C
BAAAAAA
D
AAAAABA
Question 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 South
B
13 miles South
C
3 miles North
D
13 miles North
Question 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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Question 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
ECB
B
AB
C
B
D
BH
Question 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
ESB
B
DRC
C
DSB
D
ERC
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 101, 97, 93, 89, ?, 81

A
85
B
84
C
83
D
86
Question 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, 78
B
14, 58, 22, 56
C
30, 42, 32, 77
D
21, 79, 42, 97
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the number which is as much greater than 49 as it is less than 95.

A
23
B
55
C
72
D
76
Question 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. 1,200
B
Rs. 1,400
C
Rs. 1,600
D
Rs. 1,800
Question 51
Arithmetic

What is the value of (2 - 2z + z 2 ) (2 + 2z - z 2 ), when z + 2/z = 2.

A
0
B
2
C
4
D
8
Question 52
Arithmetic

Determine the value of ‘x’ in the equation: \(x = \sqrt {20 + \sqrt {20 + \sqrt {20 + \sqrt {20 + \ldots \infty } } } } \)

A
4
B
5
C
20
D
25
Question 53
Arithmetic

The point at which the perpendicular bisectors of the sides of a triangle intersect is known as

A
circum-centre
B
orthocentre
C
centroid
D
in-center
Question 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
12
B
14
C
18
D
20
Question 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
100
B
80
C
60
D
75
Question 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
15000
B
18000
C
20000
D
16000
Question 58
Arithmetic

If 31x + 31y = 403, then what is the average of x and y?

A
3.5
B
5
C
6.5
D
13
Question 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
600
B
360
C
480
D
540
Question 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
22
B
21
C
28
D
19
Question 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
5
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
4
B
3
C
6
D
3.5
Question 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
2012
B
2014
C
2015
D
2013
Question 66
Arithmetic

What was the difference in the number of students who passed with distinction between the years 2017 and 2014?

A
6000
B
5000
C
4000
D
3000
Question 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
16500
B
15500
C
14500
D
13500
Question 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
50
B
25
C
28
D
56
Question 70
Arithmetic

Find the circumference (in cm) of a circle of radius 10.5 cm.

A
84
B
35
C
70
D
66
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 42 cm and height 14 cm.

A
4488
B
4250
C
4010
D
4620
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (2 - sin30°)

A
3/2
B
\(\frac{3}{{\sqrt 2 }}\)
C
2 - √3
D
\(\left( {2\sqrt 3 - \sqrt 6 } \right)2\sqrt 2 \)
Question 73
Arithmetic

ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If cos P = 5/13, then what is the value of cosec R?

A
13/5
B
5/12
C
5/13
D
13/12
Question 74
GK

The existence of a parallel economy (black money) ________

A
makes economy more competitive
B
makes the monetary policies less effective
C
ensures a better distribution of income and wealth
D
ensures increasing productive investment
Question 75
GK

'Garibi Hatao’ (removal of poverty) and ’Growth with Stability’ were the main objectives of

A
Rolling Plan
B
Fourth Five Year Plan
C
Fifth Five Year Plan
D
2 and 3 both
Question 76
GK

"Dhamek Stupa" is located at which of the following places?

A
Bodh Gaya
B
Sarnath
C
Sanchi
D
Kaushambi
Question 77
GK

How long the Non-cooperation Movement was conducted?

A
April 1920 to February 1922
B
September 1920 to February 1922
C
June 1920 to December 1922
D
December 1920 to June 1922
Question 78
GK

The Equator does NOT pass through which of the following countries?

A
Kenya
B
Mexico
C
Indonesia
D
Brazil
Question 79
GK

The boundary of which of the following state/country does NOT touch Arunachal Pradesh?

A
Assam
B
Nagaland
C
Bhutan
D
Manipur
Question 80
GK

Achchhan Maharaj is associated with which of the following fields?

A
Instrumental music
B
Dance
C
Painting
D
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
China
B
Pakistan
C
Russia
D
India
Question 82
GK

Which university has been ranked at the top in the Swachhta Ranking 2017 released by the Union Government?

A
Banaras Hindu University
B
Hyderabad University
C
O.P. Jindal University
D
Madurai University
Question 83
GK

The area of Nepal is approximately how much square kilometres?

A
115187
B
128540
C
135789
D
147181
Question 84
GK

Which among the following has lowest electron affinity?

A
Fluorine
B
Chlorine
C
Bromine
D
Argon
Question 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 III
B
Only II and III
C
Only I
D
Only II
Question 86
GK

Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits the audit reports to ________.

A
President of India
B
Prime Minister of India
C
Finance Minister of India
D
Home Minister of India
Question 87
GK

Anti-defection Iaw was passed in which Constitutional Amendment Act?

A
41 st  Constitutional Amendment Act
B
46 th  Constitutional Amendment Act
C
48 th  Constitutional Amendment Act
D
52 th  Constitutional Amendment Act
Question 88
GK

Why do the plant closes stomata when it does NOT need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

A
To store carbon dioxide
B
To prevent water loss
C
To release stored oxygen
D
No option is correct.
Question 89
GK

AIveoIi are balloon like structures within the ______.

A
Iungs
B
kidney
C
liver
D
heart
Question 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
Kisan
B
Kritrim
C
Kaushal
D
Kalyaan
Question 91
GK

Which is the second country in the world after France to construct a photovoltaic highway?

A
China
B
Japan
C
Germany
D
Canada
Question 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
99
B
90
C
85
D
80
Question 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
Intellectual
B
Intelligence
C
Instruction
D
Introduction
Question 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
800
B
36
C
400
D
72
Question 95
GK

In the equation of motion v = u + at, u represents _______.

A
Initial velocity
B
Final velocity
C
Kinetic energy
D
Potential energy
Question 96
GK

A cyclone is known by different names in different parts of the world. It is called a '_______ ' in Japan and Philippines.

A
funneI
B
whirlpool
C
twister
D
typhoon
Question 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 A
B
Only C
C
Both B and C
D
None of these
Question 98
GK

To delete columns or rows we can use the delete option under the _______ in Microsoft Word.

A
Menu
B
Standard toolbar
C
Table Menu
D
Drawing toolbar