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
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 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
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. He was sorry ______ her loss.
A
aboutB
forC
atD
fromQuestion 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
byB
ofC
orD
withQuestion 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
FamousB
InsignificantC
BlandD
TypicalQuestion 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
FactualB
ShyC
CircularD
ProudQuestion 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
AcquitB
ClearC
ExcuseD
BlameQuestion 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
NearbyB
JoiningC
RemoteD
BorderingQuestion 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
PRQB
PQRC
RQPD
QPRQuestion 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
AmbarassB
EmbarassC
EmbarrsD
EmbarrassQuestion 13
Comprehension
Indian corporates are _______________ influenced by
A
greatB
greatlyC
greatnessD
greaterQuestion 14
Comprehension
Management, including ______________ practices.
A
compensateB
compensationC
to compensateD
compensingQuestion 15
Comprehension
that would be __________ for Indian corporates.
A
ideallyB
idealsC
idealD
idealismQuestion 16
Comprehension
Japanese companies? _______________ there be some
A
ShallB
WillC
ShouldD
WhatQuestion 17
Comprehension
salary differentials? __________ should different
A
WhatB
WhereC
WhyD
WhomQuestion 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
BuoyB
SpurC
DeterrenceD
ExhilarateQuestion 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
SullenB
OffendC
ChafeD
PlacateQuestion 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
jokeB
jokingC
jokedD
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". Maybe Karishma wasn't the only one who (had been overlooked) by Mrs Shah when it came to inheritance.
A
have been overlookedB
is been overlookC
has been overlookingD
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. 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
BCAB
CABC
BACD
ACBQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
RepositaryB
RepositoryC
RepozitoryD
RepozitaryQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Square : Perimeter : : ? : ?
A
Circumference : SphereB
Circle : CircumferenceC
Perimeter : RectangleD
Area : TriangleQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 15 : 17 : : 23 : ?
A
24B
27C
25D
35Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. PGY : JAS : : VIK : ?
A
PCDB
RDEC
PCED
RDFQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Mass - BalanceB
Temperature - ThermometerC
Scale - LengthD
Pressure - BarometerQuestion 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 - 1331B
15 - 3375C
12 - 1728D
14 - 2788Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
HPYB
AIQC
GOWD
DLTQuestion 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
53214B
32415C
25143D
24513Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 567, 189, 63, ?, 7
A
21B
30C
29D
31Question 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
MTPB
KPRC
LNSD
MNHQuestion 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
GaganB
LalitC
LokeshD
SureshQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. GYMNASTIC
A
MANB
STICKC
GYMD
AIMQuestion 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
PenB
BlanketC
Yellow D
ShirtQuestion 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
15B
38C
2D
7Question 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
-30B
10C
-20D
40Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? CDCDCBAB, CDCDABAB, CDCBABAB, CDABABAB, CBABABAB, __________.
A
CDCDCDABB
ABABABABC
CDCDCBABD
CDCDABABQuestion 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 WestB
4 km WestC
4 km EastD
16 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: 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 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 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
HGDB
HGFC
CEHD
BDGQuestion 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
KIRB
LJSC
ECLD
IGPQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 64, 73, 83, 94, ?, 119
A
108B
112C
106D
114Question 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, 55B
11, 95, 42, 79C
23, 43, 96, 34D
30, 78, 42, 85Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the value of \(\sqrt[3]{{\frac{{4913}}{{2197}}}}\)
A
17/13B
13/17C
13/7D
17/7Question 50
Arithmetic
The sum of two numbers is 25 and sum of their square is 313. Calculate the numbers.
A
15, 10B
18, 7C
11, 14D
12, 13Question 51
Arithmetic
What is the value of a - b when a 2 + b 2 - 6a - 6b + 18 = 0?
A
0B
3C
6D
9Question 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 2B
b 2C
c 2D
abQuestion 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
20B
22C
24D
28Question 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
240000B
242000C
221000D
244000Question 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
28000B
20000C
25000D
24000Question 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 : 15B
4 : 5C
8 : 9D
14 : 15Question 58
Arithmetic
What is the average of all the one digit and two digit natural numbers?
A
25B
40C
50D
99Question 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
15B
12C
10D
6Question 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
3886B
3424C
4420D
5168Question 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
40B
50C
25D
45Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\frac{{\sqrt {96} + \sqrt {216} }}{{\sqrt {24} }}?\)
A
8B
4C
5D
10Question 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
727/6B
725/6C
775/6D
745/6Question 64
Arithmetic
A boy crosses a 300 meters wide road in 30 seconds. What is his speed (in km/hr)?
A
18B
54C
36D
27Question 65
Arithmetic
Which author is the favourite of most people surveyed?
A
FB
BC
DD
EQuestion 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
60B
64C
56D
52Question 68
Arithmetic
What is the total number of people who have responded to the survey?
A
2250B
2100C
2400D
2000Question 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
20B
10C
40D
30Question 70
Arithmetic
What is the measure of an interior angle of a regular polygon of 10 sides?
A
150B
156C
144D
160Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 7 cm.
A
88B
55C
77D
66Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔABC is right angled at B. If ∠A = 45, then find the value of (tanC + √3/2).
A
4/√3B
(2 + √3)/2C
(√2 + 2)/2√2D
(2 + √3)/3Question 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
6B
4C
5.6D
6.5Question 74
GK
Which of the following CANNOT be called a Debt instrument as referred in financial transactions?
A
Certificate of DepositsB
BondsC
StocksD
Commercial PapersQuestion 75
GK
During which five year plan the growth rate of agricultural production was negative?
A
Third PlanB
Second PlanC
First PlanD
No option is correct.Question 76
GK
After which war did Babur hold the title of Ghazi?
A
Battle of KabulB
Battle of PanipatC
Battle of KhanwaD
Battle of GhaghraQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following events is not related to the era of Warren Hastings?
A
First Anglo-Maratha WarB
Rohilla WarC
Chait Singh IncidentD
The establishment of the College of HellburyQuestion 78
GK
Where is the world's highest volcanic mountain Cotopaxi located?
A
JapanB
PhilippinesC
EcuadorD
Hawaiian IslandsQuestion 79
GK
Where is the Cardamom Hill located?
A
Jammu and KashmirB
Himachal PradeshC
KeralaD
MaharashtraQuestion 80
GK
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a/an ________ .
A
Flute playerB
Odissi dancersC
Hindustani vocalistD
Sitar MaestroQuestion 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 shareB
Creating shared future in a fractured world C
Shared values, common destinyD
Connecting ships, ports and peopleQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following won the ‘FIFA Men's Player of The Year Award’ on October 23, 2017?
A
Lionel MessiB
Andres IniestaC
Cristiano RonaldoD
Luka ModricQuestion 83
GK
In terms of population Pakistan is at which place in the world?
A
8 thB
7 thC
6 thD
5 thQuestion 84
GK
Who formulated ‘the atomic theory’ of a matter?
A
AvogadroB
DaltonC
NewtonD
PascalQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following type of medicine is used for treating indigestion?
A
AntibioticB
AnalgesicC
AntacidD
AntisepticQuestion 86
GK
In Lok Sabha, who CANNOT vote in the first instance during voting?
A
SpeakerB
Cabinet MinistersC
Member of Lok SabhaD
None of theseQuestion 87
GK
Houses of Indian Parliament are prorogued by whom?
A
Speaker of Lok SabhaB
Chairman of Rajya SabhaC
Prime Minister of IndiaD
President of IndiaQuestion 88
GK
Trypsin is present in which of the following?
A
Bile juiceB
Gastric juiceC
SalivaD
Pancreatic juiceQuestion 89
GK
Leeuwenhoek discovered the free living cells for the first time in _________.
A
Pond waterB
Sea waterC
SoilD
Human bodyQuestion 90
GK
In October 2017, how many companies were shortlisted for adoption of 14 monuments under ‘Adopt a Heritage Scheme’?
A
6B
10C
7D
14Question 91
GK
What is the name of the eighth planet discovered by NASA, circling Kepler- 90?
A
Kepler-90gB
Kepler-90hC
Kepler-90iD
Kepler-908Question 92
GK
Under GST regime, in ‘Composition Scheme’, taxpayers have to file returns _________.
A
MonthlyB
Half-yearlyC
QuarterlyD
Bi-MonthlyQuestion 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 AgencyB
National Monument AuthorityC
National Monumental and Ancient Site Conservation AuthorityD
None of theseQuestion 94
GK
The time period of a sound wave is 0.01 seconds. Find its frequency (in Hz).
A
100B
10C
50D
20Question 95
GK
The SI unit of G, the universal gravitation constant is ________.
A
N m 2 kg 2B
N m 2 kg -2C
N m -2 kg -2D
N m -2 kg 2Question 96
GK
The power of an earthquake is expressed in terms of a magnitude on a scale called ________ scale.
A
SchmittB
HuttonC
WernerD
RichterQuestion 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 AB
Only BC
Both A and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
Washing machines and microwave oven are operated by ________ embedded inside these gadgets.
A
SatellitesB
Electronic DeviceC
e-booksD
Internet