SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
11 Mar 2018 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Comprehension
Directions: In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
recuparateB
rekuperateC
rekuparateD
recuperateQuestion 2
Comprehension
The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. Finally, what is left are an A - innocuous bunch of audit B - queries, useful for auditors and C - harmless for the staff member
A
ABCB
CBAC
CABD
BCAQuestion 3
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". Needless to say, cooking (has become) easier now.
A
is becomeB
has becomingC
have becomeD
no improvementQuestion 4
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". The footpath (had been hijacked) by gigantic blue-and-green barricades.
A
have been hijackedB
have being hijackedC
had been hijackingD
no improvementQuestion 5
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. “Do you really come from Spain?” said the Queen.
A
The Queen asked did he really came from Spain.B
The Queen enquired about his country.C
The Queen asked whether he really came from Spain.D
The Queen ask which country he is from.Question 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Break up into small parts as the result of impact or decay
A
DisintegrateB
JuxtaposeC
ConjugateD
EntwineQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Gratify an immoral or distasteful desire
A
DepressB
FrustrateC
OffendD
PanderQuestion 8
Comprehension
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A sea change
A
A profound or notable transformationB
An upcoming storm.C
Someone who appears turbulent on the outside but is actually calm deep inside.D
As you go deeper into the situation you will see a very different picture.Question 9
Comprehension
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Catch red-handed
A
Apprehend someone in the course of wrongdoing.B
Successfully accomplish a difficult physical taskC
Catch someone with colour on his hands.D
Be warned of imminent danger.Question 10
Comprehension
This function is used __________the active, wide-awake
A
ByB
withC
plusD
aroundQuestion 11
Comprehension
and ideas ________ in harmony with your special
A
do notB
noC
neitherD
notQuestion 12
Comprehension
Banishing __________the mind all thoughts
A
FormB
FromC
ForD
AtQuestion 13
Comprehension
the mind __________some mental
A
InB
OfC
OnD
ToQuestion 14
Comprehension
The active function __________ the volitional
A
performsB
performC
performingD
performedQuestion 15
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
ExhilarateB
ExhilrateC
ExhielarateD
EshilariateQuestion 16
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. She made a very remarkable observation.
A
A very remarkable observation made by her.B
A very remarkable observation is make by her.C
A very remarkable observation make by herD
A very remarkable observation was made by her.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Private companies are P : exploiting groundwater Q : resources in India R : due to outdated law
A
QPRB
PQRC
RPQD
PRQQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Moot
A
OpenB
DoubtfulC
DefiniteD
ControversialQuestion 19
Comprehension
Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Halcyon
A
CalmB
GentleC
PalmyD
AgitatedQuestion 20
Comprehension
Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Lucid
A
MurkyB
ClearC
DimD
DumbQuestion 21
Comprehension
Direction- In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Hyperbole
A
SpoliationB
OverstatementC
SimplificationD
InjuryQuestion 22
Comprehension
Directions: 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. Career ________ the kind of lifestyle one will lead and his/her position in the society.
A
determinedB
determinesC
deterD
has been determinedQuestion 23
Comprehension
Directions: 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. He needs to __________ his soul.
A
bareB
bearC
beerD
beeQuestion 24
Comprehension
Directions: 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'. We wish to make globalization a means to expand human well being and freedom, (1)/ and to bring democracy and developmental (2)/ to local communities where people live. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 25
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 person were (1)/ duly rewarded (2)/ for her bravery. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Sedimentary : Rocks : : ? : ?
A
Rock : StrongB
Alluvial : SoilC
Water : HotD
Moon : PlanetQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 56 : 51 : : 76 : ?
A
71B
69C
73D
75Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. WYU : PRN : : TPJ : ?
A
MICB
NJDC
MJCD
NIDQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Gold – MetalB
Pencil – StationeryC
Animal – LionD
Car – VehicleQuestion 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
5 - 10B
6 - 11C
7 - 12D
8 - 15Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
UNGB
PKDC
WPID
XQJQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Faint 2. Facelift 3. Facade 4. Fade 5. Fake
A
32415B
52143C
32541D
25431Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 13, 17, ?, 28, 35, 43
A
20B
22C
25D
26Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. XRN, UPM, RNL, ?, LJJ
A
PKLB
OLKC
OMLD
OMKQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Aman started running from his school, he first ran for 11 km towards south, then he turned towards west and ran √23 km in that direction. How far (in km) and in which direction is Aman now from his school?
A
10, South-WestB
15, South-EastC
12, South-WestD
17, South-EastQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. CATROPHOBIA
A
PHOTOB
CATC
BITD
BIOLOGYQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “blue” means “car”, “car” means “wood”, “wood” means “rice”, “rice” means “chair” and “chair” means “table”. What do we eat?
A
riceB
chairC
woodD
blueQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '÷' represents '+', '-' represents '×', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 14 × 10 ÷ 5 - 20 + 4 = ?
A
19B
29C
34D
50Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 5 + 8 ÷ 40 - 20 × 25 = 6
A
+ and ÷B
and +C
+ and ×D
÷ and ×Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 20 # 4 = -5, 50 # 25 = -2 and 80 # 16 = -5, then find the value of 10 # 2 = ?
A
-30B
-40C
-20D
-5Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? QPRQPQPQ, QPQPRQPQ, QPQPQPRQ, QRPQPQPQ, QPQRPQPQ, ___________.
A
RQPQPQPQB
QPRQPQPQC
QPQPRQPQD
QPQPQRPQQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A woman is returning from the city to her village. She walks 2 km North, then turns West and walks 5 km, then turns South and walks 2 km, then turns to her right and walks 7 km. Where is she now with reference to her starting position?
A
2 km WestB
12 km EastC
12 km WestD
2 km EastQuestion 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 hats are caps Statement II: All headgears are hats Conclusion I: No caps are headgears Conclusion II: No headgears are caps
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, rectangle represents Journalists, circle represents Illustrators, triangle represents Poets and square represent Americans. Which set of letters represents Americans who are not Illustrators?
A
ADB
CGFEC
AD
FEQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. AHF, FMK, KRP, ?, UBZ
A
PWVB
RXUC
PWUD
RXVQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 178, 172, 166, 160, ?, 148
A
156B
154C
152D
158Question 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
(47, 44, 41)B
(49, 46, 43)C
(59, 56, 53)D
(91, 88, 84)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 resented 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 a Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and row and next by its column, for example, ‘A’ can be represented by 31, 23 etc., and ‘R’ can be represented by 56, 98 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “ECHO”. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 B D F A L 1 D B K M H 2 L I H A K 3 A A B F J 4 F K E M C Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 S R T Z U 6 Y S X V S 7 U N Z Z X 8 N N T Y S 9 V X O R Q
A
42,44,14,97B
14,78,13,66C
22,69,11,75D
14,87,32,67Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the value of ‘?’ in 5 12 × 125 ÷ 15625 = 3125 × 25 ?
A
4B
3C
2D
1Question 50
Arithmetic
Divide 150 into two parts such that the sum of their reciprocals is 3/112. Calculate both the parts.
A
50, 90B
70, 80C
60, 90D
50, 100Question 51
Arithmetic
Find the value of \(\frac{{5\sqrt 3 }}{2} + \sqrt {108}\)
A
\(\frac{{7\sqrt 3 }}{2}\)B
\(\frac{{17\sqrt 3 }}{2}\)C
\(\frac{{27\sqrt 3 }}{2}\)D
\(\frac{{37\sqrt 3 }}{2}\)Question 52
Arithmetic
If \({a^2} + \frac{1}{{{a^2}}} = 38\) , then find the value of \(\left( {a - \frac{1}{a}} \right)\)
A
2B
4C
6D
8Question 53
Arithmetic
Choose the CORRECT option for the figure shown below.
A
∠AOP = ∠AOQB
∠OAP = ∠OQAC
AO = OQD
AP = AOQuestion 54
Arithmetic
If the side of the equilateral triangle is 8√3 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of the inradius of the triangle?
A
2B
4C
8√3D
16√3Question 55
Arithmetic
The population of a town is 350000. It increases annually at the rate of 20%. What will be the population after 2 years?
A
490000B
497000C
504000D
508000Question 56
Arithmetic
The incomes of P and Q are in the ratio 4 : 7 and their expenditures are in the ratio 3 : 7. If P saves Rs 10000 and Q saves Rs. 7000, then what will be the income (in Rs.) of P?
A
28000B
23000C
30000D
19000Question 57
Arithmetic
Akash starts a business with Rs. 85000 and Payal joins him with Rs. 102000. If the profit at the end of a year is divided in the ratio 1 : 1, then after how many months did Payal join Akash?
A
3B
2C
9D
8Question 58
Arithmetic
What is the average of all the one digit, two digit and three digit natural numbers?
A
300B
500C
1000D
1250Question 59
Arithmetic
If the time increases by 7 years, then the simple interest increases by Rs.8400 on a sum of Rs.6000. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?
A
18B
12C
20D
24Question 60
Arithmetic
Cost price of a refrigerator is Rs. 13400. If loss percentage is 4%, then what is the selling price (in Rs.) of the refrigerator?
A
12203B
12864C
14420D
11312Question 61
Arithmetic
On Selling a toy at 20/31 of the marked price there is a loss of 20%. What will be the ratio of marked price and cost price of the toy?
A
31 : 18B
25 : 18C
31 : 25D
23 : 18Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\frac{{\sqrt {128} \; + \;\sqrt {72} }}{{\sqrt {32} }}\)
A
3.5B
7C
4.5D
9Question 63
Arithmetic
Two pipes X and Y can fill an empty tank in 16 hours and 20 hours respectively. Pipe Z alone can empty the completely filled tank in 25 hours. Firstly both pipes X and Y are opened and after 6 hours pipe Z is also opened. What will be the total time (in hours) taken to completely fill the tank?
A
80/7B
67/7C
28/3D
304/29Question 64
Arithmetic
A person crosses a 700 metres wide road in 120 seconds. What is his speed (in km/hr)?
A
24B
21C
36D
27Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year were the number of deaths lesser than that of the previous year?
A
2013B
2012C
2014D
2015Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference in the number of deaths between the years 2017 and 2013?
A
3000B
2500C
3500D
2000Question 67
Arithmetic
The number of deaths in 2016 were lesser than that in 2012 by ________.
A
0.5B
0.6C
0.225D
0.375Question 68
Arithmetic
If on an average Rs. 20 lakhs was paid as insurance for each death due to a heart attack, then how much insurance was paid (in Rs crore) in the year 2013?
A
1000B
100C
20D
200Question 69
Arithmetic
What must be the length (in cm) of the diagonal of a rectangle if its area and breadth are 60 cm 2 and 5 cm respectively?
A
26B
8C
16D
13Question 70
Arithmetic
The area of a circle is 616 cm 2 . What is its circumference (in cm).
A
176B
88C
70D
140Question 71
Arithmetic
What is the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 42 cm?
A
2332B
1778C
1556D
2772Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (tan60° + 1/3) ?
A
(2√2 + 1)/2B
(√3 + 1)/√3C
(3√3 + 1)/3D
(3 + √2)/3√2Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If cos P = 3/5, then what is the value of cos R?
A
3/4B
5/3C
4/5D
4/3Question 74
GK
Which of the following statement is true for instruments of Monetary Policy?
A
Open Market OperationsB
Bank Rate PolicyC
Selective credit controlsD
All options are correctQuestion 75
GK
Annual plans were adopted during the which of the following years?
A
1990-1992B
1987-1990C
1992-1994D
No option is correct.Question 76
GK
Who gave the title of Raja to Ranjit Singh?
A
Diwan ShahB
Lord LakeC
Zaman ShahD
King of KashmirQuestion 77
GK
Who of the following was the last Governor General of Bengal?
A
William BentinckB
Warren HastingsC
Lord CanningD
Lord WellesleyQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following is NOT a metamorphic rock?
A
SlateB
SchistC
DioriteD
PhylliteQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following is the second highest mountain peak in the world?
A
Godwin AustenB
KanchenjungaC
Nanda DeviD
Nanga ParvatQuestion 80
GK
"Yakshagana" folk dance is associated to which Indian state?
A
KeralaB
KarnatakaC
Tamil NaduD
Andhra PradeshQuestion 81
GK
In which of the following country militants killed more than 230 people attacking at a mosque on 24th November, 2017?
A
PakistanB
AfghanistanC
IranD
EgyptQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration on October 31, 2017?
A
Praveen NairB
Pankaj RuhelaC
T.M. KrishnaD
K.R. ReddyQuestion 83
GK
Pakistan is located in which part of Asia?
A
Southern AsiaB
Northern AsiaC
Eastern AsiaD
No option is correct.Question 84
GK
What is the other name of sodium carbonate?
A
Baking sodaB
Washing sodaC
Baking powderD
No option is correct.Question 85
GK
Match the following items of column (A) with column (B). Column A Column B I. Vinegar 1. Tartaric Acid II. Orange 2. Lactic Acid III. Tamarind 3. Acetic Acid IV. Sour milk 4. Citric Acid
A
I – 3, II – 4, III – 1, IV – 2B
I – 4, II – 3, III – 1, IV – 2C
I – 3, II – 4, III – 2, IV – 1D
I – 3, II – 2, III – 1, IV – 4Question 86
GK
Who among the following is NOT a member of any of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament? I. Prime Minister of India II. Finance Minister of India III. President of India
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Only IIID
Both II and IIIQuestion 87
GK
Who appoints the chairman of all the parliamentary committees of Lok Sabha?
A
President of IndiaB
Prime Minister of IndiaC
Speaker of Lok Sabha of IndiaD
Home Minister of IndiaQuestion 88
GK
The alimentary canal is a long tube that extends from ________.
A
Mouth to stomachB
Stomach to large intestineC
Small intestine to anusD
Mouth to anusQuestion 89
GK
Which among the following have a perfect pair of sex chromosomes?
A
Only menB
Only womenC
Both men and womenD
Neither men nor womenQuestion 90
GK
Under Pradhan Mantri VayaVandanaYojana (PMVVY), there will be an assured periodic return over tenure of ______.
A
5 yearsB
10 yearsC
15 yearsD
20 yearsQuestion 91
GK
What is the name of the most advance reading machine for visually challenged developed by CSIR?
A
Divya NayanB
DrishtiC
DarshanD
Divya PaathQuestion 92
GK
Induslnd Bank recently signed loan agreement of $ 200 million with ______ to provide finance to low-income women borrowers in rural India.
A
Asian Development BankB
World BankC
Asian Infrastructure Investment BankD
None of theseQuestion 93
GK
On 28 July 2017, Lok Sabha passed Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Bill, 2017. The Bill has a provision to place the annual report of the IIM’s in the parliament and auditing of their accounts by ________.
A
Chief Economic AdviserB
Economic Affairs SecretaryC
Comptroller and Auditor GeneralD
Attorney GeneralQuestion 94
GK
A body of mass 18 kg is moving with a velocity of 6 m/s find its momentum.
A
108B
4.5C
54D
9Question 95
GK
The rate of change of linear momentum of a body is proportional to the ________ acting on it.
A
ImpulseB
TorqueC
ForceD
Kinetic EnergyQuestion 96
GK
The swift movement of the falling water droplets along with the rising air create lightning and sound. It is this event that we call a ________.
A
ThunderstormB
HailC
TwisterD
CloudburstQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, David Warner captained the IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad. B) In 2017, Rome lu Lukaku played for the Premier League team Manchester City. C) Canada hosted the Table Tennis 2017 ITTF Men's World Cup.
A
Only AB
Only BC
Both B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
MS-Excel is an integral component of ________.
A
MS-OfficeB
MS-WordC
Gnome OfficeD
Koffice