SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

12 Mar 2018 • Shift 3

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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
stareotype
B
stereotype
C
iliterrate
D
Stareotyp
Question 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. The fact that one has A-to be fiercely independent B-get accustomed to C-in this country was hard to

A
ACB
B
ABC
C
CBA
D
CAB
Question 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". New townships (has coming) up with claims of providing several amenities to the people.

A
is coming
B
has come
C
are coming
D
no improvement
Question 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". I (have been advocate) moderation in daily physical exercise for nearly half a century in all my writings and books.

A
have being advocating
B
has been advocating
C
have been advocating
D
no improvement
Question 5
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A shake or tremble in a person's voice

A
Permeate
B
Rapacious
C
Quaver
D
Grove
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

A
Obeisance
B
Veneration
C
Approbation
D
Revile
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. An axe to grind

A
One cannot cut wood with a blunt axe.
B
To have important jobs to do.
C
Have an ulterior motive.
D
A weapon is useful only when it is sharp.
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Ease somebody's mind

A
Alleviate someone's anxiety.
B
Listen to somebody's grievances.
C
Have the capacity to understand the other person's thoughts.
D
Keep thinking about some person.
Question 9
Comprehension

Many persons reason ______________ lines far from correct

A
along
B
long
C
besides
D
at
Question 10
Comprehension

reasons, the fact is __________ true that the

A
equal
B
equally
C
equality
D
equalness
Question 11
Comprehension

that you in connection __________ every other person,

A
with
B
of
C
for
D
from
Question 12
Comprehension

have reasoned--_________ the contrary we

A
in
B
on
C
into
D
onto
Question 13
Comprehension

reasoning we are ________ assuming that you

A
no
B
not
C
none
D
nor
Question 14
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
Heirarchy
B
Hierachy
C
Hierarchy
D
Hyrarchy
Question 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. Meera said, “I prefer singing to dancing.”

A
Meera said that she preferred singing to dancing.
B
Meera say that she preferred singing to dancing.
C
Meera said she prefer singing to dancing.
D
Meera said that I prefer singing to dancing.
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. He gathers the apples.

A
The apples gather by him.
B
The apples are gathered by him.
C
The apples were gathered by him.
D
The apples got gathered by him.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Stem cells P: are being researched Q: forming blood vessels R: especially for

A
RQP
B
QRP
C
PQR
D
PRQ
Question 18
Comprehension

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

A
Detestable
B
Charming
C
Silk
D
Convincing
Question 19
Comprehension

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

A
Ridiculous
B
Excessive
C
Incredible
D
Reasonable
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Echelon

A
Era
B
Year
C
Echo
D
Rank
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Niggard

A
Kind
B
Unselfish
C
Miser
D
Generous
Question 22
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. Egoism is ______ or negative pride-the mentality of showing and acting superior to others.

A
surfeit
B
conceit
C
forfeit
D
receipt 
Question 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. My grandmother died five years ______.

A
ago
B
since
C
before
D
from
Question 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'. Seeing the increasing number of female foeticide (1)/ the Prime Minister has come with an initiative (2)/ that is guaranteed to give protection to the girl child. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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'. Dinesh has been (1)/ absence from (2)/ school since last month. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Clothes : Tailor :: ? : ?

A
Shoes : Cobbler
B
Food : Eat
C
Furniture : Producer
D
Mason : Wall
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 46 : 52 :: ? : ?

A
93 : 99
B
44 : 52
C
54 : 64
D
53 : 58
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. RAM : NWI :: LIP : ?

A
HEL
B
LQV
C
HAP
D
PET
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Cow - Grass
B
Monkey - Banana
C
Rabbit - Carrot
D
Dog - Bark
Question 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
11 - 121
B
13 - 169
C
19 - 361
D
17 - 279
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
FDB
B
LJI
C
SQO
D
ZXV
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, according to the dictionary, which word will come at the LAST position? 1. Choir 2. Choice 3. Chunk 4. Cheer 5. Church

A
Choir
B
Church
C
Cheer
D
Chunk
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 12, 17, 34, ?, 78, 83, 166

A
36
B
33
C
39
D
45
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. W, T, Q, N, ?

A
K
B
J
C
I
D
L
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

In a row of boys, Amit is ranked 12 th from the top and Ratan is 15 th from the bottom. They interchange their position. Ratan now becomes 37 th from the bottom. How many boys are there in the row?

A
48
B
49
C
100
D
47
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
PEN
B
EXPECT
C
TURN
D
END
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “LUNGS” is written as “OWQIV”. How is “HEART” written in that code language?

A
GDTJV
B
KGDTW
C
JGDTW
D
GHEWT
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '÷' represents '+', '-' represents '×', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 9 ÷ 16 - 25 + 10 × 20 =?

A
50
B
29
C
37
D
43
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 4 - 10 ÷ 5 × 4 + 12 = 16

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

If 70!10 = -7, 70!5 = -14 and 40!4 = -10, then find the value of 20!2 = ?

A
30
B
-10
C
12
D
-24
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? aBABABAB, AbABABAB, ABaBABAB, ABAbABAB, ABABaBAB, ________.

A
ABABABaB
B
ABABAbAB
C
aBABABAB
D
AbABABAB
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

A woman starts from her home and walks 2km North, then she turns East and walks 9 km, then she turns South and walks 1 km, then she turns West and walks 2 km, then she turns to her left and walks 1 km to reach the well. Where is her home with respect to the well?

A
11 km West
B
7 km East
C
7 km West
D
11 km East
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

In the question below, two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem 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 cigars are cigarettes. Statement II: All tobacco are cigars. Conclusion I: Some cigarettes are tobacco. Conclusion II: No tobacco are cigarettes.

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, the rectangle represents Therapists, the circle represents floral designers, the triangle represents Poets and the square represents Football players. Which set of letters represents Therapists who are either floral designers or Football players?

A
FD
B
JC
C
FGE
D
DC
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. POT, OMS, NKR, MIQ, ?

A
LGP
B
KGO
C
LHP
D
KHO
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 64, 75, 86, 97, ?, 119

A
118
B
108
C
98
D
109
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
(3, 9, 27)
B
(6, 18, 56)
C
(7, 21, 63)
D
(8, 24, 72)
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 resented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matix-I  are numbered from 0 to 4 and that a  Matrix-II  is numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and row and next by its column, for example, ‘E’ can be represented by 12, 34 etc., and ‘W’ can be represented by 56, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “SOAK”. Matrix-I Matrix-II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C H E I M 5 Z W Y O Z 1 A L E K F 6 Q P N P T 2 B L E M C 7 Q O Z W Q 3 G J C K E 8 S V Q N O 4 F C G C I 9 R Z W Z X

A
20,75,20,97
B
44, 95, 32, 66
C
31, 87, 33, 65
D
85, 58, 10, 13
Question 49
Arithmetic

The addition of a rational number and its reciprocal is 61/30. Calculate the number.

A
\(\frac{5}{6},\frac{6}{5}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{6},\frac{7}{5}\)
C
\(\frac{7}{6},\frac{6}{5}\)
D
\(\frac{7}{6},\frac{7}{5}\)
Question 50
Arithmetic

Find the unit place digit in the expression given below. 1! + 2! + 3! + 4! + ....... + 20!

A
5
B
0
C
3
D
9
Question 51
Arithmetic

Determine the value of \(\frac{a}{b} + \frac{b}{a}\) when a + b = 8 and ab = 4

A
4
B
8
C
12
D
14
Question 52
Arithmetic

Find the value of x 3 - y 3 , if x - y = 4 and xy = 12

A
198
B
208
C
218
D
228
Question 53
Arithmetic

A triangle is circumscribed on the circle of centre O in such a way that sides AB = 12 cm, BQ = 7 cm and CQ = 5cm. Calculate the length (in cm) of side AC.

A
8
B
10
C
12
D
14
Question 54
Arithmetic

The line parallel to the BC of the triangle ABC divides the other two sides at the point D and E in such a way that AB = 3AD. Calculate the ratio of DE and BC.

A
1 : 6
B
1 : 4
C
1 : 3
D
3 : 1
Question 55
Arithmetic

If A% of A is 196, then what is the value of A?

A
170
B
160
C
120
D
140
Question 56
Arithmetic

If a/b = c/d = e/f = 2/5, then what is (5a + 3c + 2e) : (5b + 3d + 2f)?

A
2 : 5
B
3 : 5
C
16 : 25
D
20 : 33
Question 57
Arithmetic

C and D started a business by investing Rs. 4000 and Rs. 5000 respectively. After 3 months, C withdraws Rs. 1000 while D invest Rs. 1000 more after 6 months of the starting of business. At the end of the year C’s share is Rs. 3900. What will be the total profit (in Rs.) at the end of year?

A
7800
B
10500
C
8400
D
12200
Question 58
Arithmetic

The average height of 40 sticks is 154 cm. Some sticks of average height 160 cm are taken out. If the new average height is 150 cm, then how many sticks are remaining?

A
12
B
16
C
24
D
28
Question 59
Arithmetic

Simple interest on a sum for 12 months at the rate of 25% per annum is Rs. 935. What is the value (in Rs.) of sum?

A
3740
B
3200
C
4410
D
4720
Question 60
Arithmetic

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs. 451. If loss percentage is 11%, then what is the selling price (in Rs)?

A
3254
B
3649
C
3857
D
4100
Question 61
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper marks the price of his table 30% above the cost price. He allows his customers a discount of 12% on the marked price. What is the profit percentage?

A
14.4
B
18
C
16.66
D
12.5
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the simplified value of \(\frac{1}{{\sqrt {25} - \sqrt {24} }} - \frac{1}{{\sqrt {24} - \sqrt {23} }} + \frac{1}{{\sqrt {23} - \sqrt {22} }} - \frac{1}{{\sqrt {22} - \sqrt {21} }} + \frac{1}{{\sqrt {21} - \sqrt {20} }}?\)

A
5 + 2√5
B
5 - 5√2
C
√25 + √21
D
√25 - 4
Question 63
Arithmetic

X and Y together can do a piece of work in 30 days. Y and Z together can do the work in 20 days. X starts the work and works for 15 days then Y takes that work and works for 27 days. Finally Z finishes the remaining work in 9 days. In how many days Y alone can complete the entire work?

A
60
B
45
C
50
D
65
Question 64
Arithmetic

A 220 metres long train takes 33 seconds to cross a 440 metres long bridge. How much time (in seconds) will the train take to cross a 350 metres long bridge?

A
28.5
B
17.5
C
23.5
D
27.5
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which year were the number of deaths lesser than that of the previous year?

A
2015
B
2016
C
2014
D
2017
Question 66
Arithmetic

What was the difference in the number of deaths between the years 2012 and 2014?

A
5500
B
6000
C
5000
D
6500
Question 67
Arithmetic

The number of deaths in 2013 were lesser than that in 2016 by ________%.

A
50
B
16.66
C
33.33
D
100
Question 68
Arithmetic

If on an average Rs 10 lakhs were paid as insurance for each death due to a dengue, then how much insurance was paid (in Rs crore) in the year 2015?

A
750
B
1250
C
1000
D
1500
Question 69
Arithmetic

The perimeter of a square is 30 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).

A
56.25
B
112.5
C
60.25
D
120.5
Question 70
Arithmetic

The area of a circle is 346.5 cm 2 . Find its radius (in cm).

A
10.5
B
21
C
7.5
D
15
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 42 cm.

A
17832
B
153512
C
13858
D
19404
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 60°, then find the value of (sec C + 2).

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

In ΔABC measure of angle B is 90°. If cos A = 5/13, and AB = 10 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side BC?

A
26
B
24
C
25
D
5
Question 74
GK

What does cyclical unemployment mean?

A
Unemployment during recessionary phase of trade cycle
B
Disguised unemployment
C
Seasonal unemployment
D
Voluntary unemployment
Question 75
GK

Who represented the first union budget of independent India?

A
Morarji Desai
B
John Mathai
C
TT Krishnamachari
D
RK Shanmukham Chetty
Question 76
GK

Which of the following Harappan sites was not located in Gujarat?

A
Lothal
B
Daimabad
C
Surkotda
Question 77
GK

In 1852, who published the newspaper ’Satyaprakash’ in Gujarati?

A
Gangadhar Rao
B
Vishnu Shastri
C
Gopal Hari Deshmukh
D
Karsandas Mulji
Question 78
GK

Which of the following is known as red planet?

A
Venus
B
Saturn
C
Mars
D
Neptune
Question 79
GK

Which of the following countries has the smallest terrestrial border with India?

A
Pakistan
B
Nepal
C
Myanmar
D
Bhutan
Question 80
GK

Where is the Samadhi of Guru Gobind Singh located?

A
Anandpur sahib
B
Amritsar
C
Nanded
D
Ludhiana
Question 81
GK

In August 2017, which bank allowed India to construct Ratle Hydroelectric project which was opposed by Pakistan?

A
Bank of England
B
World bank
C
International bank of reconstruction and development(IBRD)
D
Asian development bank
Question 82
GK

Which of the following IAF Personnel has been posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra, the country’s highest peace time gallantry medal?

A
Rajinder Kumar
B
Jyoti Prakash Nirala
C
Harshvardhan Negi
D
Anant Thakur
Question 83
GK

Official currency of Nepal is called _____.

A
Nepalese taka
B
Loti
C
Birr
D
Nepalese rupee
Question 84
GK

Which of the following causes acid rain? I. SO 2 II. NO 2 III. CO 2

A
Only I and II
B
Only II and III
C
Only I and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 85
GK

What is the ratio of masses of hydrogen and oxygen in the water?

A
1 : 4
B
2 : 16
C
1 : 16
D
1 : 64
Question 86
GK

The President of India appoints how many chief election commissioner(s)?

A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
Question 87
GK

Who is the primary lawyer of Government of India in the Supreme Court?

A
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
B
Advocate General of State
C
Attorney General of India
D
Chief Election Commissioner of India
Question 88
GK

The exit of food from the stomach is regulated by a _____ muscle.

A
Cardiac
B
Sphincter
C
Skeletal
D
None of the above
Question 89
GK

What are the organs similar in basic structure/ shape, modified to perform different functions called?

A
Analogous organs
B
Homologous organs
C
Heterogeneous organs
D
Homogeneous organs
Question 90
GK

Who launched Mata Amritanandamayi Math Project “Jeevamritham” for cleaning drinking water?

A
Ram Nath Kovind
B
Narendra Modi
C
Nitin Gadkari
D
Uma Bharti
Question 91
GK

What is the name of India’s fastest and first multi- petaflops super computer unveiled at Pune- based India Institute of Tropical Meteorology?

A
Param
B
Pratyush
C
Prashant
D
Paras
Question 92
GK

In August 2017, RBI announced to transfer approximately how much amount for the financial year 2016-17 as a dividend to the government?

A
Rs. 30,659 crore
B
Rs. 50,650 crore
C
Rs. 60,659 crore
D
Rs. 70,659 crore
Question 93
GK

‘FRDI’ Bill, 2017 aims to protect the stability of the financial system. Once enacted, FRDI Bill 2017 will be replacing ______.

A
Deposit insurance and credit guarantee corporation act, 1961
B
Deposit guarantee corporation act, 1980
C
Credit guarantee corporation act, 1990
D
None of the above
Question 94
GK

A Sonar of a ship sends sounds waves of speed 1600m/s. These waves are reflected back by the ocean floor in 4 seconds. Find the depth (in m) of the ocean floor.

A
6400
B
3200
C
1600
D
4800
Question 95
GK

If an object travels in a straight line and its velocity increases or decreases by equal amount in equal intervals of time, then the acceleration of the object is said to be ________.

A
Linear
B
Uniform
C
Translational
D
Non- uniform
Question 96
GK

Cold air is _____.

A
Lighter than warm air hence cold air settles down
B
Heavier than warm air hence cold air rises up
C
Lighter than warm air hence cold air rises up
D
Heavier than warm air hence cold air settles down
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? a. Alexander Noren won the Golf 2017 BMW PGA Championship. b. Canada hosted the Table Tennis 2017 ITTF Women’s world cup. c. In 2018 IPL auctions, Rajasthan Royals retained Steve Smith.

A
Only c
B
B and c
C
A and b
D
A, b and c
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Word, _____ can be used to decide on the spacing between lines of a paragraph.

A
Alignment
B
Effects
C
Indentation
D
Line spacing