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
recuparate
B
rekuperate
C
rekuparate
D
recuperate
Question 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
ABC
B
CBA
C
CAB
D
BCA
Question 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 become
B
has becoming
C
have become
D
no improvement
Question 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 hijacked
B
have being hijacked
C
had been hijacking
D
no improvement
Question 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
Disintegrate
B
Juxtapose
C
Conjugate
D
Entwine
Question 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
Depress
B
Frustrate
C
Offend
D
Pander
Question 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 transformation
B
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 task
C
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
By
B
with
C
plus
D
around
Question 11
Comprehension

and ideas ________ in harmony with your special

A
do not
B
no
C
neither
D
not
Question 12
Comprehension

Banishing __________the mind all thoughts

A
Form
B
From
C
For
D
At
Question 13
Comprehension

the mind __________some mental

A
In
B
Of
C
On
D
To
Question 14
Comprehension

The active function __________ the volitional

A
performs
B
perform
C
performing
D
performed
Question 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
Exhilarate
B
Exhilrate
C
Exhielarate
D
Eshilariate
Question 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 her
D
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
QPR
B
PQR
C
RPQ
D
PRQ
Question 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
Open
B
Doubtful
C
Definite
D
Controversial
Question 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
Calm
B
Gentle
C
Palmy
D
Agitated
Question 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
Murky
B
Clear
C
Dim
D
Dumb
Question 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
Spoliation
B
Overstatement
C
Simplification
D
Injury
Question 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
determined
B
determines
C
deter
D
has been determined
Question 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
bare
B
bear
C
beer
D
bee
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Sedimentary : Rocks : : ? : ?

A
Rock : Strong
B
Alluvial : Soil
C
Water : Hot
D
Moon : Planet
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 56 : 51 : : 76 : ?

A
71
B
69
C
73
D
75
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. WYU : PRN : : TPJ : ?

A
MIC
B
NJD
C
MJC
D
NID
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Gold – Metal
B
Pencil – Stationery
C
Animal – Lion
D
Car – Vehicle
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
5 - 10
B
6 - 11
C
7 - 12
D
8 - 15
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
UNG
B
PKD
C
WPI
D
XQJ
Question 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
32415
B
52143
C
32541
D
25431
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 13, 17, ?, 28, 35, 43

A
20
B
22
C
25
D
26
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. XRN, UPM, RNL, ?, LJJ

A
PKL
B
OLK
C
OML
D
OMK
Question 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-West
B
15, South-East
C
12, South-West
D
17, South-East
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
PHOTO
B
CAT
C
BIT
D
BIOLOGY
Question 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
rice
B
chair
C
wood
D
blue
Question 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
19
B
29
C
34
D
50
Question 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
-30
B
-40
C
-20
D
-5
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? QPRQPQPQ, QPQPRQPQ, QPQPQPRQ, QRPQPQPQ, QPQRPQPQ, ___________.

A
RQPQPQPQ
B
QPRQPQPQ
C
QPQPRQPQ
D
QPQPQRPQ
Question 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 West
B
12 km East
C
12 km West
D
2 km East
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 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 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, rectangle represents Journalists, circle represents Illustrators, triangle represents Poets and square represent Americans. Which set of letters represents Americans who are not Illustrators?

A
AD
B
CGFE
C
A
D
FE
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. AHF, FMK, KRP, ?, UBZ

A
PWV
B
RXU
C
PWU
D
RXV
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 178, 172, 166, 160, ?, 148

A
156
B
154
C
152
D
158
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
(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
42,44,14,97
B
14,78,13,66
C
22,69,11,75
D
14,87,32,67
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the value of ‘?’ in 5 12 × 125 ÷ 15625 = 3125 × 25 ?

A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1
Question 50
Arithmetic

Divide 150 into two parts such that the sum of their reciprocals is 3/112. Calculate both the parts.

A
50, 90
B
70, 80
C
60, 90
D
50, 100
Question 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
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
Question 53
Arithmetic

Choose the CORRECT option for the figure shown below.

A
∠AOP = ∠AOQ
B
∠OAP = ∠OQA
C
AO = OQ
D
AP = AO
Question 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
2
B
4
C
8√3
D
16√3
Question 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
490000
B
497000
C
504000
D
508000
Question 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
28000
B
23000
C
30000
D
19000
Question 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
3
B
2
C
9
D
8
Question 58
Arithmetic

What is the average of all the one digit, two digit and three digit natural numbers?

A
300
B
500
C
1000
D
1250
Question 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
18
B
12
C
20
D
24
Question 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
12203
B
12864
C
14420
D
11312
Question 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 : 18
B
25 : 18
C
31 : 25
D
23 : 18
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\frac{{\sqrt {128} \; + \;\sqrt {72} }}{{\sqrt {32} }}\)

A
3.5
B
7
C
4.5
D
9
Question 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
80/7
B
67/7
C
28/3
D
304/29
Question 64
Arithmetic

A person crosses a 700 metres wide road in 120 seconds. What is his speed (in km/hr)?

A
24
B
21
C
36
D
27
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which year were the number of deaths lesser than that of the previous year?

A
2013
B
2012
C
2014
D
2015
Question 66
Arithmetic

What was the difference in the number of deaths between the years 2017 and 2013?

A
3000
B
2500
C
3500
D
2000
Question 67
Arithmetic

The number of deaths in 2016 were lesser than that in 2012 by ________.

A
0.5
B
0.6
C
0.225
D
0.375
Question 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
1000
B
100
C
20
D
200
Question 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
26
B
8
C
16
D
13
Question 70
Arithmetic

The area of a circle is 616 cm 2 . What is its circumference (in cm).

A
176
B
88
C
70
D
140
Question 71
Arithmetic

What is the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 42 cm?

A
2332
B
1778
C
1556
D
2772
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (tan60° + 1/3) ?

A
(2√2 + 1)/2
B
(√3 + 1)/√3
C
(3√3 + 1)/3
D
(3 + √2)/3√2
Question 73
Arithmetic

ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If cos P = 3/5, then what is the value of cos R?

A
3/4
B
5/3
C
4/5
D
4/3
Question 74
GK

Which of the following statement is true for instruments of Monetary Policy?

A
Open Market Operations
B
Bank Rate Policy
C
Selective credit controls
D
All options are correct
Question 75
GK

Annual plans were adopted during the which of the following years?

A
1990-1992
B
1987-1990
C
1992-1994
D
No option is correct.
Question 76
GK

Who gave the title of Raja to Ranjit Singh?

A
Diwan Shah
B
Lord Lake
C
Zaman Shah
D
King of Kashmir
Question 77
GK

Who of the following was the last Governor General of Bengal?

A
William Bentinck
B
Warren Hastings
C
Lord Canning
D
Lord Wellesley
Question 78
GK

Which of the following is NOT a metamorphic rock?

A
Slate
B
Schist
C
Diorite
D
Phyllite
Question 79
GK

Which of the following is the second highest mountain peak in the world?

A
Godwin Austen
B
Kanchenjunga
C
Nanda Devi
D
Nanga Parvat
Question 80
GK

"Yakshagana" folk dance is associated to which Indian state?

A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 81
GK

In which of the following country militants killed more than 230 people attacking at a mosque on 24th November, 2017?

A
Pakistan
B
Afghanistan
C
Iran
D
Egypt
Question 82
GK

Who among the following has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration on October 31, 2017?

A
Praveen Nair
B
Pankaj Ruhela
C
T.M. Krishna
D
K.R. Reddy
Question 83
GK

Pakistan is located in which part of Asia?

A
Southern Asia
B
Northern Asia
C
Eastern Asia
D
No option is correct.
Question 84
GK

What is the other name of sodium carbonate?

A
Baking soda
B
Washing soda
C
Baking powder
D
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 – 2
B
I – 4, II – 3, III – 1, IV – 2
C
I – 3, II – 4, III – 2, IV – 1
D
I – 3, II – 2, III – 1, IV – 4
Question 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 I
B
Only II
C
Only III
D
Both II and III
Question 87
GK

Who appoints the chairman of all the parliamentary committees of Lok Sabha?

A
President of India
B
Prime Minister of India
C
Speaker of Lok Sabha of India
D
Home Minister of India
Question 88
GK

The alimentary canal is a long tube that extends from ________.

A
Mouth to stomach
B
Stomach to large intestine
C
Small intestine to anus
D
Mouth to anus
Question 89
GK

Which among the following have a perfect pair of sex chromosomes?

A
Only men
B
Only women
C
Both men and women
D
Neither men nor women
Question 90
GK

Under Pradhan Mantri VayaVandanaYojana (PMVVY), there will be an assured periodic return over tenure of ______.

A
5 years
B
10 years
C
15 years
D
20 years
Question 91
GK

What is the name of the most advance reading machine for visually challenged developed by CSIR?

A
Divya Nayan
B
Drishti
C
Darshan
D
Divya Paath
Question 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 Bank
B
World Bank
C
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
D
None of these
Question 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 Adviser
B
Economic Affairs Secretary
C
Comptroller and Auditor General
D
Attorney General
Question 94
GK

A body of mass 18 kg is moving with a velocity of 6 m/s find its momentum.

A
108
B
4.5
C
54
D
9
Question 95
GK

The rate of change of linear momentum of a body is proportional to the ________ acting on it.

A
Impulse
B
Torque
C
Force
D
Kinetic Energy
Question 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
Thunderstorm
B
Hail
C
Twister
D
Cloudburst
Question 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 A
B
Only B
C
Both B and C
D
None of these
Question 98
GK

MS-Excel is an integral component of ________.

A
MS-Office
B
MS-Word
C
Gnome Office
D
Koffice