SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

10 Mar 2018 • Shift 3

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Question 1
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 f ree from error, select ‘No Error’. Although he (1)/ studied regularly (2)/his marks didn’t improving. (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’. Buddhism originated in Ancient India around the 6th and 4th (1) / centuries BC, from where it spread through most (2)/ of Asia, and then it declines in India during the Middle Ages. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 3
Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence given with 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. Is the lipstick natural or ______?

A
Artificial
B
Daydream
C
Unreal
D
Vulnerable
Question 4
Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence given with 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. In the court of god we will be judged by our action and ______.

A
Steeds
B
Bleed
C
Gleeds
D
Deeds
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. Laconic

A
Brief
B
Verbose
C
Lengthy
D
Unabridged
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. Propitious

A
Luxurious
B
Pitiful
C
Sad
D
Hopeful
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Mellow

A
Ripe
B
Mature
C
Rich
D
Hard
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Exhume

A
Dig
B
Reveal
C
Hide
D
Resurrect
Question 9
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. For ages, P : the Indian psyche has been Q : geared towards devoting one’s life R : to the welfare of all

A
PQR
B
RPQ
C
QPR
D
PRQ
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 cousin has written this essay.

A
This essay has been written by my cousin.
B
This essay was written by my cousin.
C
This essay has been wrote by my cousin.
D
My cousin wrote this essay.
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. “Don’t you know the way to home?” asked the lady.

A
The lady asked why he didn’t know the way to home.
B
The lady asked whether he knew the way to home.
C
The lady asked about the way to home.
D
The lady asked why he doesn’t know the way to home.
Question 12
Comprehension

In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Foreign
B
Forien
C
Foriegn
D
Foreing
Question 13
Comprehension

It is a proverbial ________, that every one makes

A
Say
B
Said
C
Saying
D
Says
Question 14
Comprehension

own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted,

A
These
B
This
C
Those
D
Here
Question 15
Comprehension

by his wise ________ unwise conduct,

A
Or
B
But also
C
But
D
Nor
Question 16
Comprehension

that he receives _________ the hand of Providence,

A
Form
B
From
C
Of
D
For
Question 17
Comprehension

so accommodate __________ to it, that he

A
He
B
His
C
Himself
D
Him
Question 18
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Come true

A
Pray hard for your wishes.
B
To happen in the way you had hoped.
C
Day dream about success.
D
Be finally proved that you were right. 
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Great minds think alike

A
When an evil plan is hatched criminals agree.
B
Said to those people who don’t like each other to make them agree.
C
Said when two people have the same opinion or make the same choice.
D
Intelligent people will think of plans to which everybody will say yes. 
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 urgent need or demand

A
Vindication
B
Satiety
C
Redress
D
Exigency
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . Believe in and follow the practices of

A
Atheist
B
Pagan
C
Agnostic
D
Adhere
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". We have lost the magic of living, and (is mired) in numbers.

A
was mired
B
to mire
C
are mired
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". There is something in a train journey that (was fascinated) a lot of people and I am one of them.

A
Has fascinated
B
Have fascinated
C
Has fascinate
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. On the speech front, we A - can all do something individually B - idiom of communication C - if we change our

A
ABC
B
CBA
C
ACB
D
CAB
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
Monopoly
B
Iliterrate
C
Monnopoly
D
Monnopolly
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Square : Four ∷ ? : ?

A
Triangle : Five
B
Rectangle : Four
C
Octagon : Seven
D
Circle : Five
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 18 : 11 ∷ ? : ?

A
33 : 29
B
36 : 29
C
41 : 33
D
49 : 41
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. MPR : LOQ ∷ KST : ?

A
JPQ
B
LRS
C
JPT
D
JRS
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Lungs
B
Nose
C
Heart
D
Kidney
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of ( – ) is related to the number on 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
13 – 26
B
15 – 30
C
17 – 34
D
19 – 31
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
TQNK
B
URNM
C
VSPM
D
LIFC
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Attempt 2. Alert 3. Attach 4. Assistant 5. Assume

A
13452
B
24531
C
42531
D
53412
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 13, 17, 26, 42, 67, ?

A
99
B
90
C
103
D
94
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. FN, KL, PJ, ?, ZF

A
SH
B
RG
C
VG
D
UH
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

In a row, Mohini is at 23 rd position from left and 37 th position from right. How many girls are there in the row?

A
60
B
61
C
59
D
58
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
RAND
B
AND
C
GRADE
D
FAITH
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “MUTE” is written as “60” and “TYRE” is written as “69”. How is “HYPE” written in that code language?

A
55
B
60
C
54
D
52
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. AMJ, DPM, GSP, ?, MYV

A
JUT
B
KVT
C
JVS
D
KUS
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 119, 121, 124, 128, ?, 139

A
130
B
133
C
131
D
132
Question 40
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
(113, 109, 105)
B
(142, 137, 133)
C
(197, 193, 189)
D
(162, 158, 154)
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '×', '÷' represents '+', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 23 × 20 ÷ 35 - 2 + 10 = ?

A
19
B
10
C
16
D
20
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 17 - 20 ÷ 25 × 6 + 10 = 12

A
and +
B
÷ and ×
C
+ and ÷
D
× and -
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

If 9 * 4 = 26, 4 * 4 = 16 and 3 * 6 = 18, then find the value of 5 * 2 = ?

A
13
B
14
C
17
D
26
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? RQPQPQPQ, PSPQPQPQ, PQRQPQPQ, PQPSPQPQ, PQPQRQPQ, _________.

A
PQPQPQPQ
B
RQPQPQPQ
C
PQPQPSPQ
D
PSPQPQPQ
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

Two pickup trucks X and Y start from the same place. Truck X travels in East for 15 km and then turns right and travels 8 km. In the meanwhile truck Y travels 7 km in west, then 3 km north, then 2 km west, and then it turns left and travels 11 km. Where is truck Y with respect to truck X?

A
6 km West
B
24 km East
C
6 km East
D
24 km West
Question 46
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 magazines are papers Statement II: Some tabloids are magazines Conclusion I: Some papers are tabloids Conclusion II: Some tabloids are papers

A
Only conclusion I follow
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Question 47
Logical Reasoning

In the following figure, rectangle represents Mechanics, circle represents illustrators, triangle represents Singers and square represents Mothers. Which set of letters represents illustrators who are not singers?

A
FG
B
DE
C
BC
D
ABC
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 ‘J’ can be represented by 23, 41 etc and ‘R’ can be represented by 65, 57 etc similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘DOPE’. Matrix I 0 1 2 3 4 0 K A J D H 1 D C B K I 2 D F F J G 3 E C D I C 4 I J I M I Matrix II 5 6 7 8 9 5 R R R O O 6 R Q Y Z T 7 Y X P O X 8 V Z V T N 9 W S Y V V

A
41, 89, 10, 87
B
32, 96, 13, 69
C
32, 58, 77, 30
D
34, 96, 32, 57
Question 49
Arithmetic

If the value of √5 = 2.236 then calculate the value of \(\sqrt {405} - \frac{1}{2}\sqrt {80} - \sqrt {125} \)

A
2.236
B
4.472
C
1.118
D
8.994
Question 50
Arithmetic

1595 is the sum of the square of three consecutive odd numbers. Find the numbers

A
19, 21, 23
B
17, 19, 21
C
21, 23, 25
D
23, 25, 27
Question 51
Arithmetic

Determine the value of ‘x’ in \(x{\rm{}} = {\rm{}}\frac{1}{{1{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}\sqrt 2 }}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 {\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}\sqrt 3 }}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 {\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}2}}\)

A
-1
B
0
C
1
D
2
Question 52
Arithmetic

What is the value of \({z^2}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\frac{1}{{{z^2}}}\) when  \(z = 5{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}2\sqrt 6 ?\)

A
49
B
50
C
98
D
100
Question 53
Arithmetic

The figure shown below consist of the tangents at the extremities of any chord. Choose the correct option given below.

A
∠PAC = ∠PBC
B
∠APC = ∠BPC
C
ΔPAC ≅ ΔPBC
D
All option are correct
Question 54
Arithmetic

Calculate the angle subtended by the chord at the point on the major arc if the radius and the chord of the circle are equal in length.

A
30°
B
120°
C
200°
D
300°
Question 55
Arithmetic

If U = 450 and V = 585, then V is how much percentage more than U?

A
130
B
23.07
C
25
D
30
Question 56
Arithmetic

The ratio of two positive numbers is 3 : 7. If their product is 1344, then what is the sum of both the numbers?

A
80
B
60
C
30
D
168
Question 57
Arithmetic

P and Q invested some money in a business in the ratio of 4 : 7 respectively. After 6 months P withdraws his capital. If they receive profits in the ratio of 4 : 21, then for how many months did Q invest in the business?

A
12
B
5
C
18
D
21
Question 58
Arithmetic

A boy buys 5 pencils at Rs. 3 each, 3 erasers at Rs. 2 each and 3 sharpeners at Rs. 5 each. What is the average expenditure (in Rs) per article?

A
3.27
B
3.5
C
4
D
5
Question 59
Arithmetic

An equal sum is invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding). The total interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes together is Rs. 2090. If both the schemes have 18% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs) of simple interest scheme?

A
1000
B
500
C
545
D
1045
Question 60
Arithmetic

Two pens are bought at the rate of Rs 20 each. Shopkeeper sells one at the profit of 25% and other at the loss of 25%. What will be the total profit or loss in the whole transaction?

A
No profit/loss
B
Profit of Rs. 1
C
Loss of Rs. 1
D
Loss of Rs. 2
Question 61
Arithmetic

A merchant marks the price of his articles 30% above the cost price. He gives some discount on it and earns a profit of 13.75%. What is the discount percentage?

A
12.5
B
13.75
C
16.25
D
10.25
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\sqrt[3]{{1331}}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\sqrt {729} - \sqrt[3]{{512}}?\)

A
15
B
20
C
30
D
23
Question 63
Arithmetic

Manish is four times as efficient as Puneet. Manish takes 90 days less than Puneet to complete a book. If both of them work together, then in how many days the book will be completed?

A
28
B
25
C
24
D
30
Question 64
Arithmetic

A man starts walking from a place X and reaches the place Y in 12 hours. He travels 3/7th of the total distance at the speed of 3 km/hr and the remaining distance at the speed of 4 km/hr. What is the distance (in km) between X and Y?

A
28
B
36
C
40
D
42
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which energy drink was consumed the least?

A
A
B
C
C
D
D
E
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of consumers of energy drink C to consumers of energy drink G?

A
7 : 3
B
3 : 7
C
5 : 9
D
9 : 5
Question 67
Arithmetic

Consumers of drink B are greater than that of drink E by _______

A
50%
B
100%
C
200%
D
150%
Question 68
Arithmetic

If 40% of consumers of drink C start consuming drink F then the consumers of drink F would increase

A
20%
B
40%
C
48%
D
24%
Question 69
Arithmetic

The area of an equilateral triangle is 25√3 cm 2 . Find its side (in cm).

A
10
B
5
C
20
D
30
Question 70
Arithmetic

Calculate the area (in cm 2 ) of a circle of radius 17.5 cm.

A
1925
B
962.5
C
809.5
D
1619
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cone of diameter 21 cm and slant height 11 cm.

A
467.5
B
384
C
724
D
709.5
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (cosec 45° + √3/2) ?

A
5/6
B
(4 + √3)/2√3
C
(2√2 + √3)/2
D
3√3/2
Question 73
Arithmetic

In ΔABC measure of angle B is 90°. If tan A = 15/8, and AB = 0.8cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side AC?

A
1.7
B
1.5
C
2
D
2.5
Question 74
GK

"Residex Index" is associated with which of these?

A
Share Prices
B
Mutual Fund Prices
C
Price Inflation Index
D
Housing Prices
Question 75
GK

For internal financing of Five Year Plans, the Government depends on ________.

A
Taxation and public borrowing
B
Taxation, public borrowing and deficit financing
C
Only taxation
D
Public borrowing and deficit financing
Question 76
GK

In which language were the Buddhist literary works generally written?

A
Prakrit
B
Pali
C
Nepalese
D
Sanskrit
Question 77
GK

Which of the following rebellion/agitation did NOT happen in the area of Bengal?

A
Sannyasi Rebellion
B
Chuar Rebellion
C
Pagal Panthi rebellion
D
Baghera Rebellion
Question 78
GK

Which of the following cities is closest to the Equator?

A
Colombo
B
Jakarta
C
Manila
D
Singapore
Question 79
GK

Which of the following states has NOT met the boundary with Mizoram?

A
Nagaland
B
Tripura
C
Assam
D
All of the above
Question 80
GK

Who among the following is NOT a famous dancer of Bharatanatyam?

A
Rukmini Devi Arundale
B
T. Balasaraswati
C
Yamini Krishnamurthy
D
Jhaveri sisters
Question 81
GK

At which place the first BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise 2017 (BIMSTEC DMEx 2017), held in October 2017?

A
Dhaka
B
Colombo
C
Delhi
D
Male
Question 82
GK

Who among the following is a recipient of the first Lifetime Achievement award initiated by the Badminton Association of India?

A
G.S.S.V. Prasad
B
Nandu Patekar
C
P. Gopichand
D
Prakash Padukone
Question 83
GK

Most of population in Sri Lanka follows ________.

A
Hinduism
B
Islam
C
Christianity
D
Buddhism
Question 84
GK

What is the relative molecular mass of water?

A
8 u
B
9 u
C
16 u
D
18 u
Question 85
GK

What is the pH value of human blood?

A
8.3
B
6.8
C
7.4
D
6
Question 86
GK

In India, who is known as the highest law officer?

A
President of India
B
Attorney General of India
C
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
D
Advocate General of the State
Question 87
GK

According to the Indian Constitution, the Union ______ body is called the Parliament.

A
Judicial
B
Executive
C
Legislative
D
both Judicial and legislative
Question 88
GK

Which is NOT an example of organism that breaks down the food material outside the body and then absorb it?

A
Bread moulds
B
Yeast
C
Mushrooms
D
Snake
Question 89
GK

Each trait in the child can be influenced by ______ DNA.

A
only paternal
B
only maternal
C
both paternal and maternal
D
neither paternal nor maternal
Question 90
GK

Who launched Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) in July 2017?

A
Rajnath Singh
B
Arun Jaitley
C
Suresh Prabhu
D
Nirmala Sitharaman
Question 91
GK

Which organisation has installed India’s largest floating solar photovoltaic plant in Kerala?

A
Nuclear Power Corporation of India
B
Power grid Corporation of India
C
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
D
National Thermal Power Corporation
Question 92
GK

‘ICAR’ launched National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) in association with World Bank. Where is ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) located?

A
Mumbai
B
Patna
C
Bengaluru
D
New Delhi
Question 93
GK

On 19 September 2017, Law Ministry approved Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2017. The Bill entrusts the responsibility to try cases of Fugitive Economic Offenders under ______.

A
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)
B
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2005
C
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2010
D
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 1995
Question 94
GK

Due to an acceleration of 4 m/s 2 the velocity of a body increases from 10 m/s to 30 m/s in a certain period. Find the displacement (in m) of the body in that period.

A
200
B
250
C
100
D
125
Question 95
GK

The area under a Velocity-Time graph represents ________.

A
distance
B
acceleration
C
force
D
momentum
Question 96
GK

A __________ is known by different names in different parts of the world. It is called a ‘hurricane’ in North America.

A
funnel
B
whirlpool
C
cyclone
D
twister
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Alexander Norén won the Golf 2017 Masters Tournament. B) In 2017, Daniel Ricciardo raced in Formula One for Mercedes. C) In 2017, Pro Kabaddi League, Suraj Desai played for Jaipur Pink Panthers.

A
Only A
B
Only B
C
B and C
D
None of these
Question 98
GK

In _________ layout headings can be displayed hiding the text under them in Microsoft Word.

A
Web
B
Outline
C
Reading
D
Print