SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
11 Mar 2018 • Shift 2
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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 free from error, select 'No Error'. I have give (1)/you my (2)/ring last week. (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'. He is merely the personification of ‘the good, the bad, and the ugly’ of (1)/ news channels or perhaps the manifestation in (2)/ television news at its best. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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. The parting was painful for ______.
A
TwoB
SecondC
BothD
ItQuestion 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. The mind is a tool to achieve ______ levels of consciousness, wisdom and bliss.
A
higherB
diagonalC
verticalD
horizontalQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Incessantly
A
CeasingB
IrregularlyC
SteadilyD
UnevenlyQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Ruse
A
RulesB
FuelC
TrickD
ExchangeQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Incorrigible
A
HopelessB
IncurableC
ReformableD
LoserQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Eventual
A
FutureB
LastC
OverallD
InitialQuestion 9
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Disadvantage of wired telephone P: due to the line breakage Q: connection is the loss R: of connectivity during disasters
A
QRPB
QPRC
RQPD
PQRQuestion 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. Tanya will bring the snake.
A
The snake will be bring by Tanya.B
Tanya will be bringing the snake.C
The snake will be brought by Tanya.D
The snake brought by Tanya.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. The beggar exclaimed, “will none of you help me?”
A
The beggar asked to help him.B
The beggar exclaimed whether none of them would help him.C
The beggar exclaimed would none of them helped him.D
The beggar exclaimed whether they would help him.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
ExpernceB
ExperienceC
ExpeireinceD
E xpereinceQuestion 13
Comprehension
at certain hours, ____________ force of habit.
A
toughB
thoughtC
thoughD
throughQuestion 14
Comprehension
desk, and __________ seek this to the exclusion
A
thanB
thereC
thenD
thatQuestion 15
Comprehension
We ______________ use a particular pitch of voice
A
habitB
habitsC
habitualD
habituallyQuestion 16
Comprehension
marks; or we _________ the habit of using
A
fromB
formC
forD
ofQuestion 17
Comprehension
language in __________, and these cling
A
youngB
youngerC
youthsD
youthQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. By courtesy of
A
Be very polite.B
Do a philanthropic act forcefully.C
Be brave and face risks for the team.D
Given or allowed by. Question 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. In the same boat
A
When the option that you have is equally bad as the situation you are in.B
Life like the river throws the same challenges for all boats.C
Be in the same difficult circumstances as others.D
Big and small boats suffer the same fate in a storm. Question 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture
A
OblivionB
NascenceC
ExegesisD
NaiveteQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . Destruction or slaughter on a mass scale
A
EnshrineB
CenotaphC
OpulentD
HolocaustQuestion 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". That year too, ‘Photographers’ (was listed) separately in the Trade List of The Madras Almanac.
A
Is listedB
Were listingC
Were listedD
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". But we expect them (to performs) better than all others.
A
To performingB
PerformC
To performD
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. Next to the Punjabi A – clad in beautiful sarees B – family was a group from Chennai in C – which all the women were
A
BACB
ACBC
ABCD
BCAQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
MeritocraticB
MeritocreticC
MeritocretikD
MeritocratikQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Tie : Neck : : ? : ?
A
Hat : HeadB
Shoes : SocksC
Laces : CottonD
Shirt : LegsQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 15 : 22 : : 19 : ?
A
24B
20C
26D
22Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. BCE : IJL : : CDF : ?
A
KLNB
JKMC
JLND
KMNQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Red - StopB
Green - GoC
Pink - RedD
Yellow - WaitQuestion 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
19 - 57B
13 - 39C
23 - 69D
17 - 53Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
RSUWB
CDFIC
KLNQD
STVYQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Philosopher 2. Pharmacy 3. Piercing 4. Salesman 5. Saleswoman
A
21345B
53214C
34215D
24513Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, ?
A
32B
33C
35D
34Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given options that will complete the series. H, K, N, ?, T, W, ?
A
R, YB
Q, ZC
R, ZD
S, XQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Six batteries are kept one above the other. Jumbo is just above Pick. The Volt is between Tank and Ping. Lift is between Jumbo and Tank. Which battery is at second position from the bottom?
A
PickB
TankC
VoltD
JumboQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Grandmother
A
ReadB
OtherC
AuthorD
GreatQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “MAGNET” is written as “WHQJDP”. How is “FRAUDS” written in that code language?
A
FXRVMKB
VGXDUI C
XDUIGTD
TMKRDUQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '÷' represents '+', '-' represents '×', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 18 + 2 × 30 ÷ 6 - 4 = ?
A
46B
3C
36D
7Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 2 - 10 × 6 + 5 = 22
A
+ and =B
and +C
and ×D
+ and ×Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 3 # 5 = -20, 1 # 4 = -30 and 6 # 5 = 10, then find the value of 4 # 9.
A
70B
-60C
-50D
-70Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ZYXYXYXY, ZWXYXYXY, ZWZYXYXY, ZWZWXYXY, ZWZWZYXY, ________.
A
XYXYXYXYB
ZYXYXYXYC
ZWZWZWXYD
ZWXYXYXYQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A post-man starts cycling from his post office. He cycles 7 km South, then turns West and cycles 5 km. Then, turns North and cycles 6 km, then turns to his right and cycles 5 km. Where is he now with reference to his post office?
A
1 km NorthB
2 km NorthC
1 km SouthD
2 km SouthQuestion 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 potatoes are chips. Statement II: All French fries are potatoes. Conclusion I: No chips are French fries. Conclusion II: Some French fries are chips.
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 Reporters, circle represents Lyricists, triangle represents Potters and square represents Europeans. Which set of letters represents Europeans who are not potters?
A
FCB
GBC
ADD
DEQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. API, CRK, ETM, ?, IXQ
A
HUPB
GVOC
IVPD
IUOQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given options. 108, 104, 100, 96, 92, ?
A
88B
84C
90D
86Question 47
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group, the second and third numbers are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on the basis of the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.
A
(14, 29, 43)B
(15, 31, 46)C
(18, 37, 5)D
(13, 27, 40)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 Matrix - II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 K A J D H 5 R R R O O 1 D C B K I 6 R Q Y Z T 2 D F F J G 7 Y X P O X 3 E C D I C 8 V Z V T N 4 I J I M I 9 W S Y V V
A
14, 75, 40, 98B
20, 59, 77, 30C
31, 96, 11, 77D
24, 65, 13, 95Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the remainder in the expression \(\frac{{550\; \times \;651\; \times \;662}}{7}\)
A
2B
4C
0D
3Question 50
Arithmetic
Simplify (11.998) 3 = ?
A
1727.136B
1331.136C
1685.136D
1700.136Question 51
Arithmetic
Find the value of \({\left( {\frac{{\sqrt[4]{6}}}{{\sqrt[4]{3}}}} \right)^4}\)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 52
Arithmetic
Determine the value of (a + 1) b – 1 when a b = 343
A
9B
64C
125D
216Question 53
Arithmetic
In the two triangles ABC and DEF the sides AB-DE and BC-EF are equal. Which of the following option is correct which results in the ΔABC ≅ ΔDEF?
A
∠ACB = ∠EDFB
∠BAC = ∠DEFC
∠ACB = ∠DEFD
∠ABC = ∠DEFQuestion 54
Arithmetic
The triangle ABC and DEF are similar to each other. The measure of the angle A and E is 67 and 83 degree respectively. What is the value of angle C?
A
20°B
30°C
40°D
50°Question 55
Arithmetic
If R = 97 and S = 155.2, then S is how much percentage more than R?
A
60B
37.5C
58.2D
48Question 56
Arithmetic
The ratio of two numbers is 5: 6. If their product is 1470, then what is the sum of both numbers?
A
210B
77C
132D
98Question 57
Arithmetic
U starts a business by investing Rs. 45000 and V join him after one year with an amount of Rs. 33000. After two years from the starting of the business, they earned a profit of Rs. 16400. What will be the U’s share (in Rs) in the profit?
A
11200B
9600C
10000D
12000Question 58
Arithmetic
A man buys 7 shirts at Rs. 300 each, 2 trousers at Rs. 450 each and 1 pair of shoes at Rs. 500 each. What is the average expenditure (in Rs) per article?
A
210B
250C
320D
350Question 59
Arithmetic
Compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at the rate of 11% per annum is Rs. 1160.5. What will be the simple interest (in Rs) for the same amount at the same rate of interest for 2 years?
A
9000B
1000C
1100D
1050Question 60
Arithmetic
Two shirts are bought at the rate of Rs. 400 each. The shopkeeper sells one at a profit of 50% and the other at a loss of 50%. What will be the total profit or loss in the whole transaction?
A
Loss of Rs. 50B
No profit/lossC
Profit of Rs. 25D
Loss of Rs. 150Question 61
Arithmetic
Deepak marks the price of his table as 60% above the cost price. He gives some discount on it and earns a profit of 15.2%. What is the discount percentage?
A
36.4B
28C
44.8D
38.9Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of ∛729 + √441 – ∛343 ?
A
48B
23C
7D
41Question 63
Arithmetic
Parvesh is three times as efficient as Dinesh. Parvesh takes 20 days less than Dinesh to complete a book. If both of them work together, then in how many days will the book be completed?
A
7.5B
8C
10D
6.5Question 64
Arithmetic
If Shubhangi walks at a speed of 2 km/hr, then she reaches her school 5/2 minutes late but if she walks at a speed of 2.5 km/hr, then she reaches 5 minutes before the scheduled time. What is the distance (in km) of her school from her house?
A
1.025B
1.125C
1.25D
1.5Question 65
Arithmetic
Which travel destination is the favorite of most people surveyed?
A
Hong KongB
MauritiusC
SingaporeD
GoaQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total number of people who have responded to the survey?
A
2150B
2400C
2250D
2100Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing number of people whose favorite travel destination is Hawaii is ________ (in degree).
A
10B
12C
15D
8Question 68
Arithmetic
Respondents who say their favourite travel destination is Goa and those who say their favourite travel destination is Hong Kong constitute what percent of the total respondents?
A
25%B
33.33%C
30%D
40%Question 69
Arithmetic
The length of the diagonal and the breadth of a rectangle are 26 cm and 10 cm respectively. Find its perimeter (in cm).
A
68B
136C
43D
86Question 70
Arithmetic
If the sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 1260°, then how many sides does it have?
A
10B
12C
15D
9Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 42 cm and height 14 cm.
A
19404B
18018C
17321D
16729Question 72
Arithmetic
∆ABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 30°, then find the value of (sinC + 1/3).
A
4/3B
(√3 + 1)/2C
(√3 + 2)/√3D
(3√3 + 2)/6Question 73
Arithmetic
∆DEF is right angled at E. If cos D = 5/13, then what is the value of tan F?
A
5/13B
5/12C
13/5D
13/12Question 74
GK
What does cyclical unemployment mean?
A
Unemployment during recessionary phase of trade cycleB
Unemployment due to technological changesC
Unemployment due to low efficiency D
Voluntary unemploymentQuestion 75
GK
During which Five Year Planning was NABARD established?
A
FifthB
SixthC
ThirdD
NinthQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following rulers started the Mughal style of painting?
A
BabarB
HumayunC
AkbarD
JahangirQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following is related to the Tinkathia Pratha?
A
ChamparanB
KhedaC
BardoliD
DarbhangaQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
A
Silent volcano : DamavandB
Active volcano : StromboliC
Dormant Volcano - KrakatauD
Extinct volcano - EtnaQuestion 79
GK
The mountain situated in the north-west India is: ________.
A
AravaliB
VindhyachalC
HindukushD
SatpuraQuestion 80
GK
In which of the following areas, Pandit Jasraj has established his reputation?
A
Literature writingB
Instrumental playingC
Classical singingD
Classical DanceQuestion 81
GK
Which of the following has become the first country in the world to pay equal salary to men and women?
A
IcelandB
DenmarkC
SwedenD
RussiaQuestion 82
GK
Which Bollywood actor was honoured with the 24th Crystal Award at the world Economic Forum Meeting in January 2018?
A
Shahrukh KhanB
Aamir KhanC
Salman KhanD
Saif Ali KhanQuestion 83
GK
The National Flag of Bangladesh was designed by _________.
A
Nandalal BoseB
Kazi Nazrul IslamC
Quamrul HassanD
Ziaur RahmanQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following is NOT a nucleon?
A
ProtonB
ElectronC
NeutronD
No option is correct.Question 85
GK
Baking soda is used ______. I. for making baking powder II. in soda-acid fire extinguishers III. to neutralize excess acid in the stomach
A
Only I and IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 86
GK
What are the minimum qualifications of a person to become a member of Lok Sabha? I. Must be a citizen of India II. Must not be less than 25 years of age III. Must hold an office of profit under Union Government.
A
Both I and IIB
Both I and IIIC
Both II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 87
GK
In Indian parliamentary system, the leader of the largest opposition party having not less than _______ seats of total strength of the house is recognized as the leader of the opposition in that House.
A
1/10 thB
1/9 thC
1/8 thD
1/7 thQuestion 88
GK
What is regulated by the sphincter muscle in the stomach?
A
Exit of the food from the stomachB
Entry of food in the stomachC
Mixing of food in the stomachD
Exit of food from the large intestineQuestion 89
GK
_______ of species is a reflection of their evolutionary relationships.
A
CharacteristicsB
AdaptationC
IllustrationD
ClassificationQuestion 90
GK
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and ________ are planning to launch ‘Android Skill Development Programme’ to impart mobile app development training.
A
MicrosoftB
GoogleC
AmazonD
InfosysQuestion 91
GK
What is the name of the technology developed by Australian scientists to transform soybean oil into graphene?
A
GrapeB
GraphOneC
GraphSoyD
GraphAirQuestion 92
GK
In August 2017, who launched ‘S&P BSE Bharat 22 Index’?
A
Asia IndexB
Europe IndexC
Australia IndexD
Africa IndexQuestion 93
GK
On 3 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Site and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which amends the ________.
A
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958B
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1978C
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1988D
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1996Question 94
GK
An earthquake of magnitude 6 on Richter scale has ________ times more destructive energy than an earthquake of magnitude 4.
A
tenB
hundredC
fiveD
thousandQuestion 95
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, Gary Cahill captained the Premier League team Chelsea. B) In 2017, Jordan Henderson captained the Premier League team Liverpool. C) Canada hosted the 2017 AIBA World Boxing Championships.
A
Only BB
Both A and BC
Both B and CD
None of theseQuestion 96
GK
_________ is the premier trade body of and the chamber of commerce of the IT-BPO industry in India.
A
NICB
NASSCOMC
Department of Information TechnologyD
State Bank of IndiaQuestion 97
GK
Find the kinetic energy (in J) possessed by a body of mass 10 kg moving with a velocity of 5 m/s.
A
25B
125C
62.5D
50Question 98
GK
If the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth is g, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of a planet whose mass is double that of earth and radius is same as that of the earth is _______.
A
2gB
gC
g/2D
4g