SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

13 Mar 2018 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Comprehension

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A
benefecial
B
baneficial
C
banefecial
D
beneficial
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. She nodded her A-head, and unapologetically shrugged B-her shoulders while pointing to the C-fine receipt she had just handed to me

A
CBA
B
CAB
C
BCA
D
ABC
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". We, all of us, (are compromise) the moment we’re living in.

A
compromise
B
compromising
C
is compromised
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". In fact, (be) among so many happy people can automatically cheer you up.

A
to be
B
been
C
being
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. The action of driving or pushing forwards

A
Propulsion
B
Astern
C
Abaft
D
Propitiate
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

A
Opprobrium
B
Kudos
C
Plaudit
D
Ovation
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A bad hair day

A
A day which has a bad start will eventually become better.
B
A day on which everything seems to go wrong.
C
Don’t worry over hair loss or else you will lose more.
D
A day when you forget to comb your hair.
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Chicken out

A
Quickly move from one position to another in a game of chess or war.
B
Be a lover of non vegetarian delicacies.
C
Be easily confused over small issues.
D
To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.
Question 9
Comprehension

up in a word. __________ history and

A
Two
B
Both
C
Twice
D
Pair
Question 10
Comprehension

As far _______ sociology and history are concerned

A
as
B
like
C
same
D
such
Question 11
Comprehension

it is necessary ________ the sake of clear thinking

A
for
B
of
C
to
D
from
Question 12
Comprehension

however much the _____________ disciplines may,

A
vary
B
variety
C
various
D
variant
Question 13
Comprehension

sociology. The ____________ thing, however,

A
important
B
importance
C
importances
D
importantly
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
Minoscole
B
Minuscole
C
Minuscule
D
Minucole
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. The king said, “Alas! Our enemies are too strong.”

A
The king said that their enemies were too strong.
B
The king exclaimed sadly that their enemies were too strong.
C
The king was sad because the enemies were too strong.
D
The enemies were too strong for the king.
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 refused them donation.

A
They was refused donation.
B
They refused donation by him.
C
They were refused donation by him.
D
They were refused donation.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. In developing P: and poor schooling opportunities, Q: countries, due to high poverty R: child labour is still prevalent

A
PRQ
B
QPR
C
RQP
D
QRP
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. Dank

A
Dry
B
Close
C
Sticky
D
Moist
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. Voluble

A
Reserved
B
Talkative
C
Fluent
D
Gabby
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. Nascent

A
Nasal
B
Mature
C
Budding
D
Permanent
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. Virtuoso

A
Amateur
B
Rookie
C
Ace
D
Unskilled
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. If you want to secure health you must learn to work without _____.

A
ciliation
B
laziness
C
abolition
D
bisection
Question 23
Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence given with 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. I have never solved ______ equation before.

A
so complicated
B
as complicated
C
such a complicated
D
no complicated
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'. The Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest and most (1)/ powerful particle collider, the most complex experimental (2)/ facility, and the largest single machine in a world (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'. If I had cared, (1)/ I will buy (2)/ it again. (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. Gold : Jewellery : : ? : ?

A
Pulp : Prism
B
Furniture : Jute
C
Brick : Wall
D
Seed : Book
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 94 : 36 : : 47 : ?

A
32
B
28
C
11
D
21
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. MLF : OOJ : : ? : ?

A
RIG : TLK
B
AGS : BIV
C
KTM : LUN
D
FRY : DQX
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Cricket
B
Ludo
C
Chess
D
Carrom
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
69 - 71
B
61 - 63
C
77 - 79
D
63 - 67
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
HM
B
KR
C
SX
D
GL
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Incomplete 2. Incorrect 3. Include 4. Increment 5. Income

A
51243
B
12453
C
34125
D
35124
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 11, 22, 44, 88, 176, ?

A
350
B
362
C
352
D
282
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. C, G, L, R, ?

A
W
B
X
C
Y
D
Z
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Weight of Arun is 4/7 of the weight of Bablu. Weight of Bablu is 1/2 of the weight of Ram. Weight of Ram is 4 times of the weight of Deep. Weight of Deep is 1/9 of the weight of Ankit. Whose weight is more than the weight of Deep but less than the weight of Bablu?

A
Ankit
B
Arun
C
Ram
D
Deep
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Fate
B
Ate
C
Gate
D
Gain
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “LINK” is written as “1291411” and “FUEL” is written as “621512”. How is “TORN” written in that code language?

A
15181319
B
20161314
C
20151814
D
2018149
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '×' represents '+', '÷' represents '×', '-' represents '÷' and '+' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 5 ÷ 20 - 4 + 10 × 8 = ?

A
12
B
23
C
6
D
34
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 12 ÷ 4 - 15 × 10 + 2 = 8

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

If 4Δ2 = 60, 7Δ9 = 160 and 8Δ3 = 110, then find the value of 3Δ2 = ?

A
50
B
90
C
70
D
60
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYYYYYY, XXYYYYY, XXXYYYY, XXXXYYY, XXXXXYY, __________.

A
XXXXXXX
B
XYYYYYY
C
XXYYYYY
D
XXXXXXY
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Two labourers L and M start at the same point. L walks 10 m South, then turns left and walks 25 m. In the meanwhile, M walks 20 m West, then turns to his right and walks 15 m, then turns East and walks 45 m. Where is M with respect to L?

A
5 m North
B
25 m South
C
5 m South
D
25 m North
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 : Some purses are pockets. Statement II : All purses are wallets. Conclusion I : All pockets are wallets. Conclusion II : No wallets are pockets.

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 Opticians, circle represents Curators, triangle represent Campers and square represents Europeans. Which set of letters Opticians who are either Europeans or Campers?

A
IDH
B
DEF
C
CID
D
IBD
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. ZIP, XGN, VEL, TCJ, ?

A
RZG
B
SAH
C
SZG
D
RAH
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 41, 54, 67, ?, 93

A
80
B
82
C
74
D
90
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
(17, 21, 25)
B
(12, 16, 20)
C
(19, 23, 27)
D
(22, 26, 32)
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 are 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, ‘G’ can be represented by 10, 24 etc., and ‘T’ can be represented by 76, 86 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “ENVY”. Matrix-I Matrix-II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A K J F J 5 V S N V N 1 G J M L J 6 P R Q O Q 2 F K A I G 7 R T Z U W 3 H J E B H 8 U T U T R 4 K H M H E 9 Z Q Y N N

A
20, 79, 42, 96
B
32, 57, 55, 97
C
40, 89, 30, 78
D
11, 65, 10, 69
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the smallest 8 digit number which is exactly divisible by 121.

A
10000045
B
10000076
C
10000024
D
10000055
Question 50
Arithmetic

A number is divided by 52, we get 27 as remainder. On dividing the same number by 13, what will be the remainder?

A
2
B
7
C
1
D
None of these
Question 51
Arithmetic

Find the value of \( \frac{{6\sqrt 2 }}{{5\sqrt 3 }}\left( {\sqrt 2 + \sqrt {18} } \right)~\) .

A
(16√3)/5
B
(26√3)/5
C
(36√3)/5
D
(46√3)/5
Question 52
Arithmetic

Find the value of ‘y’ if \(\left( {\sqrt[4]{{{y^8}}}} \right) = 225\)

A
10
B
12
C
15
D
18
Question 53
Arithmetic

If the in-radius of the equilateral triangle is 8 cm then what is the value of circum-radius (in cm) of the triangle?

A
8
B
16
C
18
D
20
Question 54
Arithmetic

Choose the CORRECT option for the following figure.

A
AB = BD
B
AC = CD
C
BC = AB
D
AD = AC
Question 55
Arithmetic

What is the value of 53% of 7400?

A
4315
B
3478
C
3922
D
4124
Question 56
Arithmetic

Rs. 9000 is divided among P, Q and R in the ratio of 5 : 6 : 7. What is the share (in Rs.) of R?

A
2500
B
3500
C
3000
D
4000
Question 57
Arithmetic

A mixture of 50 kg of cement and gravel contains 10% of gravel. How many kg of gravel must be added to make the gravel content 28% in the new mixture?

A
14.5
B
10.5
C
12.5
D
17.5
Question 58
Arithmetic

The average of 7 numbers is 30. If the average of first three numbers is 25 and that of last three numbers is 35, then what is the fourth number?

A
30
B
35
C
37.5
D
40
Question 59
Arithmetic

If the interest is compounded half-yearly, then what will be the compound interest (in Rs.) on a sum of Rs. 10000 for 1 year at the rate of 10% per annum?

A
1250
B
525
C
1000
D
1025
Question 60
Arithmetic

Raj purchased two laptops, first for Rs. 42500 and the second for Rs 36200. He sold first laptop at a profit of 12% and the second laptop at a loss of 12%.What is the overall profit or loss?

A
Rs. 756 profit
B
Rs. 756 loss
C
Rs. 1512 profit
D
Rs. 1512 loss
Question 61
Arithmetic

A discount of 45% on an article is equal to the discount of 65% on other article. What is the respective ratio of the marked price of both the articles?

A
5 : 9
B
3 : 4
C
7 : 12
D
13 : 9
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\sqrt[3]{{729}} \times \sqrt {16} + \sqrt {676} + \sqrt {169} ?\)

A
75
B
64
C
35
D
60
Question 63
Arithmetic

P and Q together can make a door in 12 days. They started the work together but after 8 days P left the work. The remaining work is completed by Q alone in 7 more days. In how many days can P alone complete the entire work?

A
21
B
24
C
28
D
32
Question 64
Arithmetic

From point P, at 6:30 pm, a train starts moving towards Q with the speed of 40 km/hr. Another train starts moving from point Q at 7:30 p.m. towards point P at the speed of 60 km/hr. Both of them meet at 11:30 p.m. at point R. What is the ratio of PR and QR?

A
3 : 4
B
5 : 6
C
4 : 5
D
5 : 4
Question 65
Arithmetic

If the sales figures are exclusive of tax then at the rate of 10% tax, how much is the tax to be paid (in Rs) on the sales of all the 7 brands of mobile phones?

A
160000
B
1600000
C
150000
D
1500000
Question 66
Arithmetic

Sales of brand E was greater than that of brand D by ________.

A
0.375
B
0.6
C
0.575
D
0.3
Question 67
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of sales of brand 'B' to that of brand 'C'?

A
1 : 4
B
7 : 2
C
2 : 7
D
4 : 1
Question 68
Arithmetic

Sales of which mobile phone brand were the second highest?

A
G
B
A
C
B
D
E
Question 69
Arithmetic

If the length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 5 cm and 13 cm respectively, then find its perimeter (in cm).

A
68
B
34
C
25
D
50
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the perimeter of a semicircle is 108 cm, then find the area (in cm 2 ) of the circle.

A
1386
B
512
C
695
D
1024
Question 71
Arithmetic

The surface area of a sphere is 2464 cm 2 . Find its diameter (in cm).

A
14
B
56
C
28
D
42
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (cot 60° + 1/√3) ?

A
4/√3
B
(2√2 + √3)/2
C
2/√3
D
(2√2 + 1)/√2
Question 73
Arithmetic

ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If sec P = 13/5, then what is the value of sin R?

A
5/13
B
5/12
C
13/5
D
13/12
Question 74
GK

Debenture holders of a company are its _________.

A
Shareholders
B
Creditors
C
Debtors
D
Directors
Question 75
GK

Currency notes and coins of one rupee and lower denominations are issued by the _________.

A
State Bank of India
B
Government of India
C
Reserve Bank of India
D
Ministry of Finance
Question 76
GK

Which of the following places is not a Middle Stone Age?

A
Langhnaz
B
Ganeshwar
C
Bagor
D
Adamgarh
Question 77
GK

The title of Persian translation of the Mahabharata is: __________.

A
Anwar-e-Suhaili
B
Razmanama
C
HashtBahisht
D
Ayar Danish
Question 78
GK

Which planet moves in the opposite direction than other planets in Solar System?

A
Neptune
B
Pluto
C
Uranus
D
Saturn
Question 79
GK

As per the structure and origin, the Highlands of Meghalaya is part of which of the following?

A
Himalaya range
B
Purvanchal Hill
C
ArakanYoma Mountain
D
Peninsular Plateau
Question 80
GK

What was Lord Mahavira's name prior to acquiring the knowledge?

A
Vardhman
B
Anshuman
C
Sudhakar
D
Somdutt
Question 81
GK

Under the Indus Water Treaty, India has not been given the exclusive right over which of the following rivers?

A
Ravi
B
Satluj
C
Jhelum
D
Beas
Question 82
GK

Who was awarded the 2018 Padma Bhushan Award in the field of Art-Music?

A
Anuradha Paudwal
B
R. Sathyanarayan
C
Sharda Sinha
D
Ibrahim Sultan
Question 83
GK

How many background colors are there in Bhutan’s national flag?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 84
GK

Match the following items of column (A) to items of column (B). Column A Column B I. Polyester  1. Fabrics do not wrinkle easily  II. Teflon  2. Used for making parachutes  III. Rayon  3. Prepared by using wood pulp  IV. Nylon  4. For non-stick coating on cook

A
I – 2, II – 3, III – 1, IV – 4
B
I – 3, II – 1, III – 4, IV – 2
C
I – 2, II – 4, III – 1, IV – 3
D
I – 1, II – 4, III – 3, IV – 2
Question 85
GK

Which of the following fuels has maximum calorific value?

A
Petrol
B
Coal
C
Wood
D
Cow dung
Question 86
GK

Election Commission is not concerned with which of the following elections?

A
Election of President of India
B
Elections of Parliament
C
Elections of State Legislature
D
Elections of Panchayats
Question 87
GK

The Attorney General of India is appointed by whom?

A
Prime Minister of India
B
Law Minister of India
C
Chief Justice of India
D
President of India
Question 88
GK

Which plant tissue is also known as growing tissue?

A
Only Permanent tissue
B
Only Meristematic tissue
C
Both Permanent and meristematic tissue
D
Neither Permanent nor meristematic tissue
Question 89
GK

Match the following Scientist Contribution I. Charles Robert  1. Origin of life on Earth  II. Gregor Johann  2. Theory of evolution  III. J.B.S. Haldane  3. Law of inheritance

A
I – 2, II – 3, III – 1
B
I – 1, II – 3, III – 2
C
I – 3, II – 1, III – 2
D
I – 3, II – 2, III – 1
Question 90
GK

Who launched the ‘National Biopharma mission’ named ‘i3’ in June 2017?

A
Piyush Goyal
B
Rajnath Singh
C
Dr. Harsh Vardhan
D
Arun Jaitley
Question 91
GK

California - based private spaceflight company SpaceX has launched which secret mission for United States government?

A
Sprint
B
Zuma
C
Cygnus
D
Dream Chaser
Question 92
GK

In December 2017, SEBI tightened rating agency norms. The net worth requirement for rating agencies has now been increased from Rs. 5 crore to _________.

A
Rs. 10 crore
B
Rs. 15 crore
C
Rs. 20 crore
D
Rs. 25 crore
Question 93
GK

In April 2017, Agriculture Ministry Unveiled Model APMC Act. The new Act proposes to put a Cap on Mandi taxes at what rate (in percent) for food grain?

A
5
B
1
C
2.5
D
8
Question 94
GK

Calculate the pressure (in Pa) if a thrust of 600 N is applied to an area of 24 m 2 .

A
144
B
50
C
25
D
72
Question 95
GK

The ratio of change in velocity of a body to the total time taken by it is its __________.

A
Acceleration
B
Displacement
C
Force
D
Momentum
Question 96
GK

The greater the difference in _________, the faster the air moves.

A
humidity
B
pressure
C
altitude
D
latitude
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Viktor Axelsen won the Men's Singles Badminton 2017 BWF World Championships. B) Max Verstappen won the Formula One 2017 United States Grand Prix. C) In 2018 IPL auctions, Sunrisers Hyderabad retained David Warner.

A
B and C
B
A and C
C
A and B
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Word, under paragraph formatting _________ is used to align paragraph on right, left and centre.

A
Font style
B
Indentation
C
Alignment
D
Spacing