SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
12 Mar 2018 • Shift 2
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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
immpenetrableB
impenetrableC
impanetrableD
immpanetrableQuestion 2
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. If a country wants to A - to listen to the World Bank, the B - custodian of big business C - prove it is business-friendly, it has
A
BCAB
CABC
BACD
ACBQuestion 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". The course (has been) a success with more than a thousand students joining it.
A
have beenB
is beenC
was beenD
no improvementQuestion 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". That game (were interrupted) by the rains; it resumed an hour after, when the rains stopped.
A
are interruptedB
was interruptC
was interruptedD
no improvementQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Characterized by bitterness or resentment
A
PietyB
AmityC
RancorousD
FidelityQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
A
HoodwinkB
AlludeC
BeguileD
EdifyQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Children should be seen and not heard
A
The voice of children is often drowned in company of adults.B
Some children will seek attention by crying.C
Children should not speak in the presence of adults.D
Those children are likable who dress neatly.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Be in the air
A
Harmful gaseous effluents from a factory.B
To fly like a bird or a plane.C
When an emotion or idea is on everyone's mind.D
To be likely to happen.Question 9
Comprehension
proper word in ____5____ sentence spoken.
A
allB
whileC
everyD
asQuestion 10
Comprehension
syllable in the _____4______ of every word
A
pronounceB
pronouncesC
pronouncedD
pronunciationQuestion 11
Comprehension
accent or stress _____3____ the proper
A
onB
inC
intoD
toQuestion 12
Comprehension
and can _____2_____ be mastered by the study
A
goodB
bestC
niceD
fineQuestion 13
Comprehension
The English language is ____1____ complex in character
A
asB
toC
atD
soQuestion 14
Comprehension
Directions: 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
OcurrenseB
OcurrenceC
OccurrenceD
OccurenceQuestion 15
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 teacher said, “Wow! You have done well.”
A
The teacher applauded him saying that he had done well.B
The teacher appreciated me.C
The teacher said wow, he had done well.D
The teacher applauded him by saying wow.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. I will conquer it.
A
It would conquer me.B
It will be conquered by me.C
Conquered it will be by me.D
It will be conquer by me.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The first and decisive step P: in the expansion of Q: conquest of the Atlantic ocean R: Europe overseas was the
A
RPQB
QPRC
PRQD
PQRQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Antithesis
A
OppositeB
ReverseC
HarmonyD
ConflictQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Unprecedented
A
ExceptionalB
BizarreC
FantasticD
KnownQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Amorous
A
DetestB
CorrectC
EroticD
AppreciateQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Winsome
A
RepulsiveB
CharmingC
UglyD
RepellentQuestion 22
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence provided with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. ______ citizen of India must know about our country’s history, struggle, culture and other important things.
A
EachB
AnyC
EveryD
NoQuestion 23
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. What is it? ______ it wait?
A
MayB
Can'tC
WouldD
IsQuestion 24
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'. Along with Plato, Aristotle is considered the father of Western (1)/Philosophy, which from his teachings inherited almost its entire (2)/ lexicon, including problems and methods of inquiry. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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'. She chose (1)/ to stayed (2)/ there for a while. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Elephant : Mammal : : ? : ?
A
Crocodile : MammalB
Snake : RodentsC
Rabbit : MammalD
Whale : ReptileQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 56 : 30 : : 34 : ?
A
24B
12C
7D
9Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. TOK : UQN : : ROL : ?
A
SQOB
SLPC
PQMD
RHOQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
ConeB
CylinderC
RectangleD
PrismQuestion 30
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (-) is related to the number of 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
15 - 19B
17 - 21C
19 - 23D
11 - 13Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
HFDBB
KIGDC
VTRPD
NLJHQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at THIRD position? 1. Serious 2. Single 3. Salted 4. Sand 5. Sickle
A
SingleB
SandC
SickleD
SeriousQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 23, 29, 24, 30, 25, ?
A
30B
31C
26D
28Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. EF, GI, IL, KO, ?
A
MRB
NPC
MSD
NQQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Raja, Komal, Rupal, Sneha and Tarun are sitting in a line facing south. Raja and Komal are sitting together. Rupal is sitting at west end and Sneha is sitting at east end. Tarun is neighbor of Komal and Rupal. Who is sitting in the middle?
A
RajaB
TarunC
KomalD
RupalQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. VISITORS
A
VISSB
VISITC
SITORD
SITEQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “POWER” is written as “RMYCT”. How is “TABLE” written in that code language?
A
VYXEDB
VYDJGC
VWEGTD
TGJVWQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '×' represents '+', '÷' represents '×', '-' represents '÷' and '+' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 17 × 18 ÷ 30 - 20 + 14 = ?
A
30B
9C
37D
13Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 14 + 16 ÷ 40 × 8 - 48 = 46
A
÷ and ×B
× and -C
÷ and -D
and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 40 @ 8 = 50, 30 @ 3 = 100 and 10 @ 2 = 50, then find the value of 20 @ 5 = ?
A
70B
50C
40D
90Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PRQPQPQPQ, PQRPQPQPQ, PQPRQPQPQ, PQPQRPQPQ, PQPQPRQPQ, _________.
A
PQPQPQRPQB
RPQPQPQPQC
PRQPQPQPQD
PQRPQPQPQQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
An eagle starts from its nest and flies 1 km East, then turns North and flies 2 km, then turns West and flies 7 km and finally turns to its left and flies 2 km. Where is it now with respect to its nest?
A
8 km WestB
6 km WestC
6 km EastD
8 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 umbrellas are raincoats Statement II : Some jackets are umbrellas Conclusion I : All raincoats are jackets Conclusion II : All jackets are raincoats
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 lawyers, circle represents Bakers, triangle represents Singers and square represents Golfers. Which set of letters represents Golfer who is not Bakers?
A
IBFB
HAGC
CJKD
KFGQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. ZCS, XAQ, VYO, TWM, ?
A
SUJB
RUKC
SVKD
RVJQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 147, 149, 152, 156, 161, ?
A
168B
167C
166D
165Question 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
(2, 4, 8)B
(3, 9, 27)C
(4, 16, 32)D
(5, 25, 125)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 ‘H’ can be represented by 12, 34 etc and ‘Z’ can be represented by 85, 96 etc Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘KNIT’. Matrix - I Matrix - II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A H E L K 5 N X N Y X 1 J J H L F 6 X Z Q X R 2 D J J C D 7 V N Z W Q 3 M A K C H 8 Z W T Q Q 4 I E B B C 9 S Z O V Z
A
32, 76, 40, 87B
34, 67, 21, 85C
21, 69, 40, 68D
22, 59, 14, 68Question 49
Arithmetic
Ankit runs 324 metres every day for his fitness. According to his daily routine in how many days he covers 8.1 km.
A
21B
23C
25D
27Question 50
Arithmetic
Simplify: \({\left( {13} \right)^2} - {\left( {14} \right)^2}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}{\left( {17} \right)^2} - 250{\rm{}} = {\rm{}}\sqrt ? \)
A
196B
169C
121D
144Question 51
Arithmetic
Determine the value of \(\frac{{{{\rm{a}}^2}{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{b}}^2}}}{{{{\rm{a}}^3}{\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{b}}^3}}}\) when \({\rm{a}} = {\rm{}}2{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\sqrt 3\) and \({\rm{b}} = {\rm{}}2 - \sqrt 3\)
A
0.27B
0.42C
0.58D
0.93Question 52
Arithmetic
What is the x-intercept of line joining (4, 2) and (6, 3)?
A
0B
1C
2D
3Question 53
Arithmetic
Which of the following triangle is formed when the triangle has all the three medians of equal length?
A
ScaleneB
IsoscelesC
EquilateralD
Right angledQuestion 54
Arithmetic
If the ratio of the angle bisector segments of the two equiangular triangles are in the ratio of 3 : 2 then what is the ratio of the corresponding sides of the two triangles?
A
2 : 3B
3 : 2C
6 : 4D
4 : 6Question 55
Arithmetic
Which number is 30% less than 80% of 800?
A
524B
192C
448D
368Question 56
Arithmetic
A box contain equal number of 1 rupee, 2 rupee and 5 rupee coins. If the total amount is Rs. 184, then how many coins of each type are there?
A
18B
26C
25D
23Question 57
Arithmetic
A 50 litre mixture of water and alcohol contains 10% alcohol. How much more alcohol must be added to make the strength of alcohol 40% in the new mixture?
A
25B
30C
20D
23Question 58
Arithmetic
In a committee there are 25 members. If two members whose ages are 64 years and 40 years are replaced by the two new members, then average age of 25 members is decreased by 2 years. What is the average age (in years) of the new members?
A
27B
32C
38D
44Question 59
Arithmetic
The simple interest on a sum of Rs. 3300 for 5 years is Rs. 1980. What is the annual rate (in percentage) of interest?
A
10B
15C
12D
9Question 60
Arithmetic
On selling 30 caps, a shopkeeper earns profit equal to the selling price of 3 caps. What is the profit percentage?
A
12.5B
11.11C
10D
14.28Question 61
Arithmetic
Selling price of an article is Rs. 2397 and discount offered is 15%. What is the marked price (in Rs.)?
A
2756.5B
2856.6C
2740D
2820Question 62
Arithmetic
If 3√2 + √18 + √50 = 15.55, then what is the value of √32 + √72?
A
13.22B
10.83C
14.13D
16.54Question 63
Arithmetic
Both X and Y together can complete a work in 12 days and Y alone can complete the same work in 30 days. In how many days will X alone complete the work?
A
15B
20C
18D
16Question 64
Arithmetic
A 600 metres long train is running at the speed of 81 km/hr. If it crosses a platform in 40 seconds, then what is the length of the platform (in metres)?
A
220B
300C
360D
410Question 65
Arithmetic
Which partner has made the second highest investment?
A
BB
CC
DD
EQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total investment (in Rs. lakhs) in the business?
A
400B
350C
300D
250Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing of partner E is ________ degrees.
A
60B
36C
50D
72Question 68
Arithmetic
If the business makes Rs. 45 lakhs profit which is distributed between the partners how much does C get (in Rs. lakhs)?
A
3B
2C
1.5D
2.5Question 69
Arithmetic
The lengths of the two diagonals of a rhombus are 7 cm and 24 cm. Find the length of its perimeter (in cm).
A
25B
100C
75D
50Question 70
Arithmetic
If the perimeter of a semicircle is 36 cm, then find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
154B
35C
77D
70Question 71
Arithmetic
The volume of a hemisphere is 19404 cm 3 . Find its diameter (in cm).
A
42B
21C
84D
63Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (tan60° - 1/3)?
A
3 - √2B
(2√2 - √3)/2C
-1/2√3D
(3√3 - 1)/3Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔUVW measure of angle V is 90 0 . If sinU = 24/25, and UV = 0.7cm, then what is the length(in cm) of side VW?
A
2.5B
3C
2.4D
4Question 74
GK
The currency convertibility concept in its original form is originated in ________.
A
Taylor’s agreementB
Wells agreementC
Bretton woods agreementD
Symonds agreementQuestion 75
GK
India has changed over to the decimal system of coinage in ________.
A
April, 1958B
April, 1959C
April, 1995D
April, 1957Question 76
GK
Which of the following Vedic texts mentioned the eastern and western seas for the first time?
A
Tandya BrahmanaB
Satpath BrahmanaC
Gopath BrahmanaD
Kaustiki BrahmanaQuestion 77
GK
Mir Hassan Dehlavi was in the court of which of the following?
A
Alauddin KhiljiB
Mubarak KhiljiC
Muhammad Bin TughlaqD
Firoj Tuglaq Question 78
GK
Which of the following planets has the highest rotational motion?
A
MercuryB
VenusC
MarsD
JupiterQuestion 79
GK
Which country forms the longest international border with India in the far east?
A
ChinaB
BangladeshC
ThailandD
VietnamQuestion 80
GK
Saint Kabir was the disciple of whom?
A
RamanujacharyaB
Chaitanya MahaprabhuC
Swami HaridasD
RamanandaQuestion 81
GK
What was the name of the operation launched by India to help Bangladesh in solving Rohingya crisis?
A
Operation SakshamB
Operation ManavataC
Operation KhushhaliD
Operation InsaniyatQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following has been awarded the Dronacharya Award for the year 2017?
A
Bhupender SinghB
Devender NathC
Syed Shahid HakimD
Roshan LalQuestion 83
GK
Which of the following country’s national flag has a dragon on it?
A
NepalB
Sri LankaC
MyanmarD
BhutanQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following is an example of thermoplastics?
A
BakeliteB
MelamineC
PVCD
None of the aboveQuestion 85
GK
Which among the following has highest electron affinity?
A
ChlorineB
FluorineC
HeliumD
XenonQuestion 86
GK
If any Fundamental Right of a citizen is breached then under Article 226 of Indian Constitution he can move to ________.
A
Prime minister of IndiaB
Chief justice of IndiaC
President of IndiaD
High Court of StateQuestion 87
GK
What is the minimum age required to become a member of municipality?
A
15 yearsB
20 yearsC
21 yearsD
25 yearsQuestion 88
GK
In Paramecium, the food is moved to a specific spot by the movement of ________ which cover the entire surface of the cell.
A
CiliaB
VilliC
PseudopodiaD
VacuoleQuestion 89
GK
Which among the following is respiratory pigment in human beings?
A
MelaninB
HaemoglobinC
RhodopsinD
BilirubinQuestion 90
GK
In July 2017, the central government has set the investment limit per fiscal year for ‘Hindu Undivided Family’ to ________ kg under ‘Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme’.
A
2B
10C
4D
15Question 91
GK
China has successfully launched two Beidou-3 satellites on board of which carrier rocket?
A
KuaizhouB
Chang-4C
SimorghD
Long march-3B Question 92
GK
In May 2017, the base year of All-Indian WPI (Wholesale Price Index) has been revised from 2004-05 to_________.
A
2010-11B
2015-16C
2011-12D
2016-17Question 93
GK
From May 2017, the Real estate act has come into effect. It aims to protect the interests of _________.
A
BureaucratsB
Home buyersC
LendersD
None of the aboveQuestion 94
GK
Calculate the frequency (in Hz) of a sound wave of wavelength 4m travelling with a speed of 200 m/s.
A
50B
800C
100D
400Question 95
GK
The numerical value of a physical quantity is its ________.
A
VectorB
MagnitudeC
DirectionD
PropertyQuestion 96
GK
Humidity is a measure of the ________.
A
Pressure in the airB
Viscosity of the airC
Air resistanceD
Moisture in airQuestion 97
GK
Which of the following given below are correct? a. Aryan Tari won the 2017 world junior chess championship. b. Dustin Johnson won the golf 2017 WGC-Dell technologies match play. c. Rafael Nadal won the tennis 2017 Wimbledon championship men’s singles.
A
Only aB
A and bC
A, b and cD
None of the aboveQuestion 98
GK
Books in electronic formats are called _________.
A
i-booksB
e-booksC
e-libraryD
e-learning