SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

12 Mar 2018 • Shift 1

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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 errors, select 'No Error'. She is walking (1)/ in the park (2)/ since morning. (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 errors, select 'No Error'. The mobile phone which was primarily used to communicate with the outside world, (1)/ has now become our primary instrument (2)/ of being wrapped up in our own self. (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. He was sorry ______ her loss.

A
about
B
for
C
at
D
from
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 velocity of an object is the rate of change of its position ______ respect to a frame of reference.

A
by
B
of
C
or
D
with
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. Eminent

A
Famous
B
Insignificant
C
Bland
D
Typical
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. Conceited

A
Factual
B
Shy
C
Circular
D
Proud
Question 7
Comprehension

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

A
Acquit
B
Clear
C
Excuse
D
Blame
Question 8
Comprehension

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

A
Nearby
B
Joining
C
Remote
D
Bordering
Question 9
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. It is up to P: the consumers now to appreciate Q: exercise this power with care R: the threat of antibiotic resistance and

A
PRQ
B
PQR
C
RQP
D
QPR
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. The audience laughed at the comedian.

A
The comedian is laughed at by the audience.
B
The comedian was laughed at by the audience.
C
The comedian was laughed at by everyone.
D
The comedian was laugh at by the audience.
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. “Are you going to eat with us?” he asked.

A
He asked me if I was going to eat with them.
B
He asked whether he was going to eat with them.
C
He inquired whether I am going to eat or not.
D
She asked me if he was going to eat with them.
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
Ambarass
B
Embarass
C
Embarrs
D
Embarrass
Question 13
Comprehension

Indian corporates are _______________ influenced by

A
great
B
greatly
C
greatness
D
greater
Question 14
Comprehension

Management, including ______________ practices.

A
compensate
B
compensation
C
to compensate
D
compensing
Question 15
Comprehension

that would be __________ for Indian corporates.

A
ideally
B
ideals
C
ideal
D
idealism
Question 16
Comprehension

Japanese companies? _______________ there be some

A
Shall
B
Will
C
Should
D
What
Question 17
Comprehension

salary differentials? __________ should different

A
What
B
Where
C
Why
D
Whom
Question 18
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A drop in the ocean

A
Even a small gesture means a lot to a needy person.
B
To lose someone in a huge crowd.
C
A scolding which has no effect on a stubborn person.
D
A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected. 
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Count one's blessings

A
To be blessed with the best things in life.
B
Be grateful for what one has.
C
Keep a track of your wealth or else you may lose it.
D
Something which you thought lucky turns out to be bad luck.
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences

A
Buoy
B
Spur
C
Deterrence
D
Exhilarate
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . Make someone less angry or hostile

A
Sullen
B
Offend
C
Chafe
D
Placate
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". They teased and (to joke) with the patient and didn't stop till they elicited a favourable response from her.

A
joke
B
joking
C
joked
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". Maybe Karishma wasn't the only one who (had been overlooked) by Mrs Shah when it came to inheritance.

A
have been overlooked
B
is been overlook
C
has been overlooking
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. Years later I moved to a/an A - country that had well-connected B - buses, subways and tram systems C - old city on the east coast of the

A
BCA
B
CAB
C
BAC
D
ACB
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
Repositary
B
Repository
C
Repozitory
D
Repozitary
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Circumference : Sphere
B
Circle : Circumference
C
Perimeter : Rectangle
D
Area : Triangle
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 15 : 17 : : 23 : ?

A
24
B
27
C
25
D
35
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. PGY : JAS : : VIK : ?

A
PCD
B
RDE
C
PCE
D
RDF
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Mass - Balance
B
Temperature - Thermometer
C
Scale - Length
D
Pressure - Barometer
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
11 - 1331
B
15 - 3375
C
12 - 1728
D
14 - 2788
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
HPY
B
AIQ
C
GOW
D
DLT
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Fortitude 2. Form 3. Forget 4. Fortify 5. Fragrant

A
53214
B
32415
C
25143
D
24513
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 567, 189, 63, ?, 7

A
21
B
30
C
29
D
31
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. AED, EIH, INL, ?, QAT

A
MTP
B
KPR
C
LNS
D
MNH
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Lokesh is taller than Gagan but not shorter than Abhishek. Abhishek and Suresh are of same height. Lokesh is shorter than Lalit. Amongst the boys, who is the tallest?

A
Gagan
B
Lalit
C
Lokesh
D
Suresh
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
MAN
B
STICK
C
GYM
D
AIM
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “pen” is called “paper”, “paper” is called  “yellow”, “yellow” is called  “blanket”, “blanket” is called  “shirt” and “shirt”  is called  “pencil”. Where do we write?

A
Pen
B
Blanket
C
Yellow 
D
Shirt
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents '×', '×' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 6 × 6 ÷ 10 - 8 + 2 = ?

A
15
B
38
C
2
D
7
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to rectify the equation? 15 + 2 ÷ 20 × 10 - 6 = 13

A
× and -
B
÷ and -
C
÷ and ×
D
and +
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

If 8 % 5 = 30, 9 % 2 = 70 and 1 % 4 = - 30, then find the value of 2 % 5 = ?

A
-30
B
10
C
-20
D
40
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? CDCDCBAB, CDCDABAB, CDCBABAB, CDABABAB, CBABABAB, __________.

A
CDCDCDAB
B
ABABABAB
C
CDCDCBAB
D
CDCDABAB
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Two ladies P and Q start on their scooters from the same place. P rides 8 km north, then turns West and rides 6 km, then turns to her right and rides 4 km. Q rides 10 km west, then turns to her right and rides 12 km. Where is Q with respect to P now?

A
16 km West
B
4 km West
C
4 km East
D
16 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: No creepers are vines. Statement II: No climbers are creepers. Conclusion I: All vines are climbers. Conclusion II: No climbers are vines.

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 Actors, circle represents Art critics, triangle represents Photographers and square represents Indians. Which set of letters represents Photographers who are Actors or Art critics?

A
HGD
B
HGF
C
CEH
D
BDG
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. VTC, ZXG, DBK, HFO, ?

A
KIR
B
LJS
C
ECL
D
IGP
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 64, 73, 83, 94, ?, 119

A
108
B
112
C
106
D
114
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
(64, 32, 16)
B
(96, 48, 20)
C
(144, 72, 36)
D
(216, 108, 54)
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 ‘E’ can be represented by 14, 31 etc and ‘R’ can be represented by 78, 89 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘LAND’. Matrix I Matrix II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 H L D M A 5 Y W P U V 1 M K M G E 6 S V U S O 2 I K J L C 7 T O U R T 3 L E D J D 8 Z × W Z R 4 B H J A I 9 O N Z W V

A
13, 58, 20, 55
B
11, 95, 42, 79
C
23, 43, 96, 34
D
30, 78, 42, 85
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the value of \(\sqrt[3]{{\frac{{4913}}{{2197}}}}\)

A
17/13
B
13/17
C
13/7
D
17/7
Question 50
Arithmetic

The sum of two numbers is 25 and sum of their square is 313. Calculate the numbers.

A
15, 10
B
18, 7
C
11, 14
D
12, 13
Question 51
Arithmetic

What is the value of a - b when a 2 + b 2 - 6a - 6b + 18 = 0?

A
0
B
3
C
6
D
9
Question 52
Arithmetic

The quadratic equation (1 + a 2 )x 2 + 2abx + (b 2 - c 2 ) = 0 has only one root. What is the value of c 2 (1 + a 2 )?

A
a 2
B
b 2
C
c 2
D
ab
Question 53
Arithmetic

A circle of diameter 26 cm having the two equal chords of length 10 cm is separated by a distance x cm. Calculate the distance x.

A
20
B
22
C
24
D
28
Question 54
Arithmetic

Two tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle of center O in such a way that ∠AOB = 120°. Calculate the value of ∠APB

A
40°
B
50°
C
60°
D
80°
Question 55
Arithmetic

The population of a town is 200000. It increases annually at the rate of 10%. What will be the population after 2 years?

A
240000
B
242000
C
221000
D
244000
Question 56
Arithmetic

The incomes of X and Y are in the ratio 5 : 6 and their expenditure are in the ratio 6 : 5. If X saves Rs. 7000 and Y saves Rs. 15000, then what will be the income (in Rs.) of X?

A
28000
B
20000
C
25000
D
24000
Question 57
Arithmetic

X starts a business with Rs. 80000. After 6 months Y joins X with Rs. 100000. After 2 years, what will be the ratio of profit of X and Y?

A
16 : 15
B
4 : 5
C
8 : 9
D
14 : 15
Question 58
Arithmetic

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

A
25
B
40
C
50
D
99
Question 59
Arithmetic

If the time increases by 5 years, then simple interest increases by Rs. 3000 on a sum of Rs. 5000. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A
15
B
12
C
10
D
6
Question 60
Arithmetic

Cost price of an article is Rs. 5800. If the loss percentage is 33%, then what is the selling price (in Rs) of the article?

A
3886
B
3424
C
4420
D
5168
Question 61
Arithmetic

The marked price of an article is 60% more than its cost price. If the article is sold for Rs. 300 after offering a discount of Rs. 20, then what will be the profit percentage?

A
40
B
50
C
25
D
45
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\frac{{\sqrt {96} + \sqrt {216} }}{{\sqrt {24} }}?\)

A
8
B
4
C
5
D
10
Question 63
Arithmetic

A, B and C together can complete a work in 25 days. If the ratio of efficiency of A, B and C is 15 ∶ 10 ∶ 6 respectively, then in how many days C alone can complete the same work?

A
727/6
B
725/6
C
775/6
D
745/6
Question 64
Arithmetic

A boy crosses a 300 meters wide road in 30 seconds. What is his speed (in km/hr)?

A
18
B
54
C
36
D
27
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which author is the favourite of most people surveyed?

A
F
B
B
C
D
D
E
Question 66
Arithmetic

Respondents who say their favourite author is A and those who say their favourite author is B constitute what percent of the total respondents?

A
30%
B
20%
C
44.44%
D
35.55%
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing number of people whose favourite author is D is ________ degrees.

A
60
B
64
C
56
D
52
Question 68
Arithmetic

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

A
2250
B
2100
C
2400
D
2000
Question 69
Arithmetic

The lengths of the two diagonals of a rhombus are 6 cm and 8 cm. Find the length of its perimeter (in cm).

A
20
B
10
C
40
D
30
Question 70
Arithmetic

What is the measure of an interior angle of a regular polygon of 10 sides?

A
150
B
156
C
144
D
160
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 7 cm.

A
88
B
55
C
77
D
66
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔABC is right angled at B. If ∠A = 45, then find the value of (tanC + √3/2).

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

In ΔXYZ measure of angle Y is 90 0 . If cot X = 5/12, and XY = 2.5cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side XZ?

A
6
B
4
C
5.6
D
6.5
Question 74
GK

Which of the following CANNOT be called a Debt instrument as referred in financial transactions?

A
Certificate of Deposits
B
Bonds
C
Stocks
D
Commercial Papers
Question 75
GK

During which five year plan the growth rate of agricultural production was negative?

A
Third Plan
B
Second Plan
C
First Plan
D
No option is correct.
Question 76
GK

After which war did Babur hold the title of Ghazi?

A
Battle of Kabul
B
Battle of Panipat
C
Battle of Khanwa
D
Battle of Ghaghra
Question 77
GK

Which of the following events is not related to the era of Warren Hastings?

A
First Anglo-Maratha War
B
Rohilla War
C
Chait Singh Incident
D
The establishment of the College of Hellbury
Question 78
GK

Where is the world's highest volcanic mountain Cotopaxi located?

A
Japan
B
Philippines
C
Ecuador
D
Hawaiian Islands
Question 79
GK

Where is the Cardamom Hill located?

A
Jammu and Kashmir
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Kerala
D
Maharashtra
Question 80
GK

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a/an ________ .

A
Flute player
B
Odissi dancers
C
Hindustani vocalist
D
Sitar Maestro
Question 81
GK

What was the theme of 48 th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) which was held in Davos city?

A
Discover, remember and share
B
Creating shared future in a fractured world 
C
Shared values, common destiny
D
Connecting ships, ports and people
Question 82
GK

Who among the following won the ‘FIFA Men's Player of The Year Award’ on October 23, 2017?

A
Lionel Messi
B
Andres Iniesta
C
Cristiano Ronaldo
D
Luka Modric
Question 83
GK

In terms of population Pakistan is at which place in the world?

A
8 th
B
7 th
C
6 th
D
5 th
Question 84
GK

Who formulated ‘the atomic theory’ of a matter?

A
Avogadro
B
Dalton
C
Newton
D
Pascal
Question 85
GK

Which of the following type of medicine is used for treating indigestion?

A
Antibiotic
B
Analgesic
C
Antacid
D
Antiseptic
Question 86
GK

In Lok Sabha, who CANNOT vote in the first instance during voting?

A
Speaker
B
Cabinet Ministers
C
Member of Lok Sabha
D
None of these
Question 87
GK

Houses of Indian Parliament are prorogued by whom?

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

Trypsin is present in which of the following?

A
Bile juice
B
Gastric juice
C
Saliva
D
Pancreatic juice
Question 89
GK

Leeuwenhoek discovered the free living cells for the first time in _________.

A
Pond water
B
Sea water
C
Soil
D
Human body
Question 90
GK

In October 2017, how many companies were shortlisted for adoption of 14 monuments under ‘Adopt a Heritage Scheme’?

A
6
B
10
C
7
D
14
Question 91
GK

What is the name of the eighth planet discovered by NASA, circling Kepler- 90?

A
Kepler-90g
B
Kepler-90h
C
Kepler-90i
D
Kepler-908
Question 92
GK

Under GST regime, in ‘Composition Scheme’, taxpayers have to file returns _________.

A
Monthly
B
Half-yearly
C
Quarterly
D
Bi-Monthly
Question 93
GK

On 3 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill empowers which agency/authority to consider an impact assessment of proposed works in prohibited area?

A
Indian Monument Agency
B
National Monument Authority
C
National Monumental and Ancient Site Conservation Authority
D
None of these
Question 94
GK

The time period of a sound wave is 0.01 seconds. Find its frequency (in Hz).

A
100
B
10
C
50
D
20
Question 95
GK

The SI unit of G, the universal gravitation constant is ________.

A
N m 2 kg 2
B
N m 2 kg -2
C
N m -2 kg -2
D
N m -2 kg 2
Question 96
GK

The power of an earthquake is expressed in terms of a magnitude on a scale called ________ scale.

A
Schmitt
B
Hutton
C
Werner
D
Richter
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Rafael Nadal won the Tennis 2017 Australian Open Men's Singles. B) In 2017, Virat Kohli captained the IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore. C) Serena Williams won the Table Tennis 2017 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals Women's Singles.

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

Washing machines and microwave oven are operated by ________ embedded inside these gadgets.

A
Satellites
B
Electronic Device
C
e-books
D
Internet