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
stareotypeB
stereotypeC
iliterrateD
StareotypQuestion 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
ACBB
ABCC
CBAD
CABQuestion 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 comingB
has comeC
are comingD
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". I (have been advocate) moderation in daily physical exercise for nearly half a century in all my writings and books.
A
have being advocatingB
has been advocatingC
have been advocatingD
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. A shake or tremble in a person's voice
A
PermeateB
RapaciousC
QuaverD
GroveQuestion 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
ObeisanceB
VenerationC
ApprobationD
RevileQuestion 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
alongB
longC
besidesD
atQuestion 10
Comprehension
reasons, the fact is __________ true that the
A
equalB
equallyC
equalityD
equalnessQuestion 11
Comprehension
that you in connection __________ every other person,
A
withB
ofC
forD
fromQuestion 12
Comprehension
have reasoned--_________ the contrary we
A
inB
onC
intoD
ontoQuestion 13
Comprehension
reasoning we are ________ assuming that you
A
noB
notC
noneD
norQuestion 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
HeirarchyB
HierachyC
HierarchyD
HyrarchyQuestion 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
RQPB
QRPC
PQRD
PRQQuestion 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
DetestableB
CharmingC
SilkD
ConvincingQuestion 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
RidiculousB
ExcessiveC
IncredibleD
ReasonableQuestion 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
EraB
YearC
EchoD
RankQuestion 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
KindB
UnselfishC
MiserD
GenerousQuestion 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
surfeitB
conceitC
forfeitD
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
agoB
sinceC
beforeD
fromQuestion 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
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'. Dinesh has been (1)/ absence from (2)/ school since last month. (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. Clothes : Tailor :: ? : ?
A
Shoes : CobblerB
Food : EatC
Furniture : ProducerD
Mason : WallQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 46 : 52 :: ? : ?
A
93 : 99B
44 : 52C
54 : 64D
53 : 58Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. RAM : NWI :: LIP : ?
A
HELB
LQVC
HAPD
PETQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Cow - GrassB
Monkey - BananaC
Rabbit - CarrotD
Dog - BarkQuestion 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 - 121B
13 - 169C
19 - 361D
17 - 279Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
FDBB
LJIC
SQOD
ZXVQuestion 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
ChoirB
ChurchC
CheerD
ChunkQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 12, 17, 34, ?, 78, 83, 166
A
36B
33C
39D
45Question 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
KB
JC
ID
LQuestion 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
48B
49C
100D
47Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. EXPENDITURE
A
PENB
EXPECTC
TURND
ENDQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “LUNGS” is written as “OWQIV”. How is “HEART” written in that code language?
A
GDTJVB
KGDTWC
JGDTWD
GHEWTQuestion 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
50B
29C
37D
43Question 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
30B
-10C
12D
-24Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? aBABABAB, AbABABAB, ABaBABAB, ABAbABAB, ABABaBAB, ________.
A
ABABABaBB
ABABAbABC
aBABABABD
AbABABABQuestion 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 WestB
7 km EastC
7 km WestD
11 km EastQuestion 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 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, 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
FDB
JCC
FGED
DCQuestion 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
LGPB
KGOC
LHPD
KHOQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 64, 75, 86, 97, ?, 119
A
118B
108C
98D
109Question 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
20,75,20,97B
44, 95, 32, 66C
31, 87, 33, 65D
85, 58, 10, 13Question 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
5B
0C
3D
9Question 51
Arithmetic
Determine the value of \(\frac{a}{b} + \frac{b}{a}\) when a + b = 8 and ab = 4
A
4B
8C
12D
14Question 52
Arithmetic
Find the value of x 3 - y 3 , if x - y = 4 and xy = 12
A
198B
208C
218D
228Question 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
8B
10C
12D
14Question 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 : 6B
1 : 4C
1 : 3D
3 : 1Question 55
Arithmetic
If A% of A is 196, then what is the value of A?
A
170B
160C
120D
140Question 56
Arithmetic
If a/b = c/d = e/f = 2/5, then what is (5a + 3c + 2e) : (5b + 3d + 2f)?
A
2 : 5B
3 : 5C
16 : 25D
20 : 33Question 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
7800B
10500C
8400D
12200Question 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
12B
16C
24D
28Question 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
3740B
3200C
4410D
4720Question 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
3254B
3649C
3857D
4100Question 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
14.4B
18C
16.66D
12.5Question 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√5B
5 - 5√2C
√25 + √21D
√25 - 4Question 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
60B
45C
50D
65Question 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
28.5B
17.5C
23.5D
27.5Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year were the number of deaths lesser than that of the previous year?
A
2015B
2016C
2014D
2017Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference in the number of deaths between the years 2012 and 2014?
A
5500B
6000C
5000D
6500Question 67
Arithmetic
The number of deaths in 2013 were lesser than that in 2016 by ________%.
A
50B
16.66C
33.33D
100Question 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
750B
1250C
1000D
1500Question 69
Arithmetic
The perimeter of a square is 30 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
56.25B
112.5C
60.25D
120.5Question 70
Arithmetic
The area of a circle is 346.5 cm 2 . Find its radius (in cm).
A
10.5B
21C
7.5D
15Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 42 cm.
A
17832B
153512C
13858D
19404Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 60°, then find the value of (sec C + 2).
A
(2 + 2√3)/√2B
4/3C
(2 + 2√3)/√3D
4/√3Question 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
26B
24C
25D
5Question 74
GK
What does cyclical unemployment mean?
A
Unemployment during recessionary phase of trade cycleB
Disguised unemploymentC
Seasonal unemploymentD
Voluntary unemploymentQuestion 75
GK
Who represented the first union budget of independent India?
A
Morarji DesaiB
John MathaiC
TT KrishnamachariD
RK Shanmukham ChettyQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following Harappan sites was not located in Gujarat?
A
LothalB
DaimabadC
SurkotdaQuestion 77
GK
In 1852, who published the newspaper ’Satyaprakash’ in Gujarati?
A
Gangadhar RaoB
Vishnu ShastriC
Gopal Hari DeshmukhD
Karsandas MuljiQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following is known as red planet?
A
VenusB
SaturnC
MarsD
NeptuneQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following countries has the smallest terrestrial border with India?
A
PakistanB
NepalC
MyanmarD
BhutanQuestion 80
GK
Where is the Samadhi of Guru Gobind Singh located?
A
Anandpur sahibB
AmritsarC
NandedD
LudhianaQuestion 81
GK
In August 2017, which bank allowed India to construct Ratle Hydroelectric project which was opposed by Pakistan?
A
Bank of EnglandB
World bankC
International bank of reconstruction and development(IBRD)D
Asian development bankQuestion 82
GK
Which of the following IAF Personnel has been posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra, the country’s highest peace time gallantry medal?
A
Rajinder KumarB
Jyoti Prakash NiralaC
Harshvardhan NegiD
Anant ThakurQuestion 83
GK
Official currency of Nepal is called _____.
A
Nepalese takaB
LotiC
BirrD
Nepalese rupeeQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following causes acid rain? I. SO 2 II. NO 2 III. CO 2
A
Only I and IIB
Only II and IIIC
Only I and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 85
GK
What is the ratio of masses of hydrogen and oxygen in the water?
A
1 : 4B
2 : 16C
1 : 16D
1 : 64Question 86
GK
The President of India appoints how many chief election commissioner(s)?
A
OneB
TwoC
ThreeD
FourQuestion 87
GK
Who is the primary lawyer of Government of India in the Supreme Court?
A
Comptroller and Auditor General of IndiaB
Advocate General of StateC
Attorney General of IndiaD
Chief Election Commissioner of IndiaQuestion 88
GK
The exit of food from the stomach is regulated by a _____ muscle.
A
CardiacB
SphincterC
SkeletalD
None of the aboveQuestion 89
GK
What are the organs similar in basic structure/ shape, modified to perform different functions called?
A
Analogous organsB
Homologous organsC
Heterogeneous organsD
Homogeneous organsQuestion 90
GK
Who launched Mata Amritanandamayi Math Project “Jeevamritham” for cleaning drinking water?
A
Ram Nath KovindB
Narendra ModiC
Nitin GadkariD
Uma BhartiQuestion 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
ParamB
PratyushC
PrashantD
ParasQuestion 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 croreB
Rs. 50,650 croreC
Rs. 60,659 croreD
Rs. 70,659 croreQuestion 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, 1961B
Deposit guarantee corporation act, 1980C
Credit guarantee corporation act, 1990D
None of the aboveQuestion 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
6400B
3200C
1600D
4800Question 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
LinearB
UniformC
TranslationalD
Non- uniformQuestion 96
GK
Cold air is _____.
A
Lighter than warm air hence cold air settles downB
Heavier than warm air hence cold air rises upC
Lighter than warm air hence cold air rises upD
Heavier than warm air hence cold air settles downQuestion 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 cB
B and cC
A and bD
A, b and cQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, _____ can be used to decide on the spacing between lines of a paragraph.
A
AlignmentB
EffectsC
IndentationD
Line spacing