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
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'. 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
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. The parting was painful for ______.

A
Two
B
Second
C
Both
D
It
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. The mind is a tool to achieve ______ levels of consciousness, wisdom and bliss.

A
higher
B
diagonal
C
vertical
D
horizontal
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. Incessantly

A
Ceasing
B
Irregularly
C
Steadily
D
Unevenly
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. Ruse

A
Rules
B
Fuel
C
Trick
D
Exchange
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. Incorrigible

A
Hopeless
B
Incurable
C
Reformable
D
Loser
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. Eventual

A
Future
B
Last
C
Overall
D
Initial
Question 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
QRP
B
QPR
C
RQP
D
PQR
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. 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
Expernce
B
Experience
C
Expeireince
D
E xpereince
Question 13
Comprehension

at certain hours, ____________ force of habit.

A
tough
B
thought
C
though
D
through
Question 14
Comprehension

desk, and __________ seek this to the exclusion

A
than
B
there
C
then
D
that
Question 15
Comprehension

We ______________ use a particular pitch of voice

A
habit
B
habits
C
habitual
D
habitually
Question 16
Comprehension

marks; or we _________ the habit of using

A
from
B
form
C
for
D
of
Question 17
Comprehension

language in __________, and these cling

A
young
B
younger
C
youths
D
youth
Question 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
Oblivion
B
Nascence
C
Exegesis
D
Naivete
Question 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
Enshrine
B
Cenotaph
C
Opulent
D
Holocaust
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". That year too, ‘Photographers’ (was listed) separately in the Trade List of The Madras Almanac.

A
Is listed
B
Were listing
C
Were listed
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". But we expect them (to performs) better than all others.

A
To performing
B
Perform
C
To perform
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. Next to the Punjabi A – clad in beautiful sarees B – family was a group from Chennai in C – which all the women were

A
BAC
B
ACB
C
ABC
D
BCA
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
Meritocratic
B
Meritocretic
C
Meritocretik
D
Meritocratik
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Tie : Neck : : ? : ?

A
Hat : Head
B
Shoes : Socks
C
Laces : Cotton
D
Shirt : Legs
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 15 : 22 : : 19 : ?

A
24
B
20
C
26
D
22
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. BCE : IJL : : CDF : ?

A
KLN
B
JKM
C
JLN
D
KMN
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Red - Stop
B
Green - Go
C
Pink - Red
D
Yellow - Wait
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
19 - 57
B
13 - 39
C
23 - 69
D
17 - 53
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
RSUW
B
CDFI
C
KLNQ
D
STVY
Question 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
21345
B
53214
C
34215
D
24513
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, ?

A
32
B
33
C
35
D
34
Question 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, Y
B
Q, Z
C
R, Z
D
S, X
Question 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
Pick
B
Tank
C
Volt
D
Jumbo
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Read
B
Other
C
Author
D
Great
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “MAGNET” is written as “WHQJDP”. How is “FRAUDS” written in that code language?

A
FXRVMK
B
VGXDUI 
C
XDUIGT
D
TMKRDU
Question 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
46
B
3
C
36
D
7
Question 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
70
B
-60
C
-50
D
-70
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ZYXYXYXY, ZWXYXYXY, ZWZYXYXY, ZWZWXYXY, ZWZWZYXY, ________.

A
XYXYXYXY
B
ZYXYXYXY
C
ZWZWZWXY
D
ZWXYXYXY
Question 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 North
B
2 km North
C
1 km South
D
2 km South
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 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 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 Reporters, circle represents Lyricists, triangle represents Potters and square represents Europeans. Which set of letters represents Europeans who are not potters?

A
FC
B
GB
C
AD
D
DE
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. API, CRK, ETM, ?, IXQ

A
HUP
B
GVO
C
IVP
D
IUO
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given options. 108, 104, 100, 96, 92, ?

A
88
B
84
C
90
D
86
Question 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, 98
B
20, 59, 77, 30
C
31, 96, 11, 77
D
24, 65, 13, 95
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the remainder in the expression \(\frac{{550\; \times \;651\; \times \;662}}{7}\)

A
2
B
4
C
0
D
3
Question 50
Arithmetic

Simplify (11.998) 3 = ?

A
1727.136
B
1331.136
C
1685.136
D
1700.136
Question 51
Arithmetic

Find the value of \({\left( {\frac{{\sqrt[4]{6}}}{{\sqrt[4]{3}}}} \right)^4}\)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 52
Arithmetic

Determine the value of (a + 1) b – 1 when a b = 343

A
9
B
64
C
125
D
216
Question 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 = ∠EDF
B
∠BAC = ∠DEF
C
∠ACB = ∠DEF
D
∠ABC = ∠DEF
Question 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
60
B
37.5
C
58.2
D
48
Question 56
Arithmetic

The ratio of two numbers is 5: 6. If their product is 1470, then what is the sum of both numbers?

A
210
B
77
C
132
D
98
Question 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
11200
B
9600
C
10000
D
12000
Question 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
210
B
250
C
320
D
350
Question 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
9000
B
1000
C
1100
D
1050
Question 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. 50
B
No profit/loss
C
Profit of Rs. 25
D
Loss of Rs. 150
Question 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
36.4
B
28
C
44.8
D
38.9
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of ∛729 + √441 – ∛343 ?

A
48
B
23
C
7
D
41
Question 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
7.5
B
8
C
10
D
6.5
Question 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
1.025
B
1.125
C
1.25
D
1.5
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which travel destination is the favorite of most people surveyed?

A
Hong Kong
B
Mauritius
C
Singapore
D
Goa
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total number of people who have responded to the survey?

A
2150
B
2400
C
2250
D
2100
Question 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
10
B
12
C
15
D
8
Question 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
68
B
136
C
43
D
86
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 1260°, then how many sides does it have?

A
10
B
12
C
15
D
9
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 42 cm and height 14 cm.

A
19404
B
18018
C
17321
D
16729
Question 72
Arithmetic

∆ABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 30°, then find the value of (sinC + 1/3).

A
4/3
B
(√3 + 1)/2
C
(√3 + 2)/√3
D
(3√3 + 2)/6
Question 73
Arithmetic

∆DEF is right angled at E. If cos D = 5/13, then what is the value of tan F?

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

What does cyclical unemployment mean?

A
Unemployment during recessionary phase of trade cycle
B
Unemployment due to technological changes
C
Unemployment due to low efficiency  
D
Voluntary unemployment
Question 75
GK

During which Five Year Planning was NABARD established?

A
Fifth
B
Sixth
C
Third
D
Ninth
Question 76
GK

Which of the following rulers started the Mughal style of painting?

A
Babar
B
Humayun
C
Akbar
D
Jahangir
Question 77
GK

Which of the following is related to the Tinkathia Pratha?

A
Champaran
B
Kheda
C
Bardoli
D
Darbhanga
Question 78
GK

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

A
Silent volcano : Damavand
B
Active volcano : Stromboli
C
Dormant Volcano - Krakatau
D
Extinct volcano - Etna
Question 79
GK

The mountain situated in the north-west India is: ________.

A
Aravali
B
Vindhyachal
C
Hindukush
D
Satpura
Question 80
GK

In which of the following areas, Pandit Jasraj has established his reputation?

A
Literature writing
B
Instrumental playing
C
Classical singing
D
Classical Dance
Question 81
GK

Which of the following has become the first country in the world to pay equal salary to men and women?

A
Iceland
B
Denmark
C
Sweden
D
Russia
Question 82
GK

Which Bollywood actor was honoured with the 24th Crystal Award at the world Economic Forum Meeting in January 2018?

A
Shahrukh Khan
B
Aamir Khan
C
Salman Khan
D
Saif Ali Khan
Question 83
GK

The National Flag of Bangladesh was designed by _________.

A
Nandalal Bose
B
Kazi Nazrul Islam
C
Quamrul Hassan
D
Ziaur Rahman
Question 84
GK

Which of the following is NOT a nucleon?

A
Proton
B
Electron
C
Neutron
D
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 II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 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 II
B
Both I and III
C
Both II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 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 th
B
1/9 th
C
1/8 th
D
1/7 th
Question 88
GK

What is regulated by the sphincter muscle in the stomach?

A
Exit of the food from the stomach
B
Entry of food in the stomach
C
Mixing of food in the stomach
D
Exit of food from the large intestine
Question 89
GK

_______ of species is a reflection of their evolutionary relationships.

A
Characteristics
B
Adaptation
C
Illustration
D
Classification
Question 90
GK

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and ________ are planning to launch ‘Android Skill Development Programme’ to impart mobile app development training.

A
Microsoft
B
Google
C
Amazon
D
Infosys
Question 91
GK

What is the name of the technology developed by Australian scientists to transform soybean oil into graphene?

A
Grape
B
GraphOne
C
GraphSoy
D
GraphAir
Question 92
GK

In August 2017, who launched ‘S&P BSE Bharat 22 Index’?

A
Asia Index
B
Europe Index
C
Australia Index
D
Africa Index
Question 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, 1958
B
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1978
C
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1988
D
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1996
Question 94
GK

An earthquake of magnitude 6 on Richter scale has ________ times more destructive energy than an earthquake of magnitude 4.

A
ten
B
hundred
C
five
D
thousand
Question 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 B
B
Both A and B
C
Both B and C
D
None of these
Question 96
GK

_________ is the premier trade body of and the chamber of commerce of the IT-BPO industry in India.

A
NIC
B
NASSCOM
C
Department of Information Technology
D
State Bank of India
Question 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
25
B
125
C
62.5
D
50
Question 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
2g
B
g
C
g/2
D
4g