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
benefecialB
baneficialC
banefecialD
beneficialQuestion 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
CBAB
CABC
BCAD
ABCQuestion 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
compromiseB
compromisingC
is compromisedD
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". In fact, (be) among so many happy people can automatically cheer you up.
A
to beB
beenC
beingD
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. The action of driving or pushing forwards
A
PropulsionB
AsternC
AbaftD
PropitiateQuestion 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
OpprobriumB
KudosC
PlauditD
OvationQuestion 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
TwoB
BothC
TwiceD
PairQuestion 10
Comprehension
As far _______ sociology and history are concerned
A
asB
likeC
sameD
suchQuestion 11
Comprehension
it is necessary ________ the sake of clear thinking
A
forB
ofC
toD
fromQuestion 12
Comprehension
however much the _____________ disciplines may,
A
varyB
varietyC
variousD
variantQuestion 13
Comprehension
sociology. The ____________ thing, however,
A
importantB
importanceC
importancesD
importantlyQuestion 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
MinoscoleB
MinuscoleC
MinusculeD
MinucoleQuestion 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
PRQB
QPRC
RQPD
QRPQuestion 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
DryB
CloseC
StickyD
MoistQuestion 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
ReservedB
TalkativeC
FluentD
GabbyQuestion 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
NasalB
MatureC
BuddingD
PermanentQuestion 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
AmateurB
RookieC
AceD
UnskilledQuestion 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
ciliationB
lazinessC
abolitionD
bisectionQuestion 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 complicatedB
as complicatedC
such a complicatedD
no complicatedQuestion 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
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'. If I had cared, (1)/ I will buy (2)/ it again. (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. Gold : Jewellery : : ? : ?
A
Pulp : PrismB
Furniture : JuteC
Brick : WallD
Seed : BookQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 94 : 36 : : 47 : ?
A
32B
28C
11D
21Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. MLF : OOJ : : ? : ?
A
RIG : TLKB
AGS : BIVC
KTM : LUND
FRY : DQXQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
CricketB
LudoC
ChessD
CarromQuestion 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 - 71B
61 - 63C
77 - 79D
63 - 67Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
HMB
KRC
SXD
GLQuestion 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
51243B
12453C
34125D
35124Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 11, 22, 44, 88, 176, ?
A
350B
362C
352D
282Question 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
WB
XC
YD
ZQuestion 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
AnkitB
ArunC
RamD
DeepQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Heating
A
FateB
AteC
GateD
GainQuestion 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
15181319B
20161314C
20151814D
2018149Question 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
12B
23C
6D
34Question 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
50B
90C
70D
60Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYYYYYY, XXYYYYY, XXXYYYY, XXXXYYY, XXXXXYY, __________.
A
XXXXXXXB
XYYYYYYC
XXYYYYYD
XXXXXXYQuestion 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 NorthB
25 m SouthC
5 m SouthD
25 m NorthQuestion 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 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 Opticians, circle represents Curators, triangle represent Campers and square represents Europeans. Which set of letters Opticians who are either Europeans or Campers?
A
IDHB
DEFC
CIDD
IBDQuestion 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
RZGB
SAHC
SZGD
RAHQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 41, 54, 67, ?, 93
A
80B
82C
74D
90Question 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, 96B
32, 57, 55, 97C
40, 89, 30, 78D
11, 65, 10, 69Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the smallest 8 digit number which is exactly divisible by 121.
A
10000045B
10000076C
10000024D
10000055Question 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
2B
7C
1D
None of theseQuestion 51
Arithmetic
Find the value of \( \frac{{6\sqrt 2 }}{{5\sqrt 3 }}\left( {\sqrt 2 + \sqrt {18} } \right)~\) .
A
(16√3)/5B
(26√3)/5C
(36√3)/5D
(46√3)/5Question 52
Arithmetic
Find the value of ‘y’ if \(\left( {\sqrt[4]{{{y^8}}}} \right) = 225\)
A
10B
12C
15D
18Question 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
8B
16C
18D
20Question 54
Arithmetic
Choose the CORRECT option for the following figure.
A
AB = BDB
AC = CDC
BC = ABD
AD = ACQuestion 55
Arithmetic
What is the value of 53% of 7400?
A
4315B
3478C
3922D
4124Question 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
2500B
3500C
3000D
4000Question 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
14.5B
10.5C
12.5D
17.5Question 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
30B
35C
37.5D
40Question 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
1250B
525C
1000D
1025Question 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 profitB
Rs. 756 lossC
Rs. 1512 profitD
Rs. 1512 lossQuestion 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 : 9B
3 : 4C
7 : 12D
13 : 9Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\sqrt[3]{{729}} \times \sqrt {16} + \sqrt {676} + \sqrt {169} ?\)
A
75B
64C
35D
60Question 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
21B
24C
28D
32Question 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 : 4B
5 : 6C
4 : 5D
5 : 4Question 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
160000B
1600000C
150000D
1500000Question 66
Arithmetic
Sales of brand E was greater than that of brand D by ________.
A
0.375B
0.6C
0.575D
0.3Question 67
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of sales of brand 'B' to that of brand 'C'?
A
1 : 4B
7 : 2C
2 : 7D
4 : 1Question 68
Arithmetic
Sales of which mobile phone brand were the second highest?
A
GB
AC
BD
EQuestion 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
68B
34C
25D
50Question 70
Arithmetic
If the perimeter of a semicircle is 108 cm, then find the area (in cm 2 ) of the circle.
A
1386B
512C
695D
1024Question 71
Arithmetic
The surface area of a sphere is 2464 cm 2 . Find its diameter (in cm).
A
14B
56C
28D
42Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (cot 60° + 1/√3) ?
A
4/√3B
(2√2 + √3)/2C
2/√3D
(2√2 + 1)/√2Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If sec P = 13/5, then what is the value of sin R?
A
5/13B
5/12C
13/5D
13/12Question 74
GK
Debenture holders of a company are its _________.
A
ShareholdersB
CreditorsC
DebtorsD
DirectorsQuestion 75
GK
Currency notes and coins of one rupee and lower denominations are issued by the _________.
A
State Bank of IndiaB
Government of IndiaC
Reserve Bank of IndiaD
Ministry of FinanceQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following places is not a Middle Stone Age?
A
LanghnazB
GaneshwarC
BagorD
AdamgarhQuestion 77
GK
The title of Persian translation of the Mahabharata is: __________.
A
Anwar-e-SuhailiB
RazmanamaC
HashtBahishtD
Ayar DanishQuestion 78
GK
Which planet moves in the opposite direction than other planets in Solar System?
A
NeptuneB
PlutoC
UranusD
SaturnQuestion 79
GK
As per the structure and origin, the Highlands of Meghalaya is part of which of the following?
A
Himalaya rangeB
Purvanchal HillC
ArakanYoma MountainD
Peninsular PlateauQuestion 80
GK
What was Lord Mahavira's name prior to acquiring the knowledge?
A
VardhmanB
AnshumanC
SudhakarD
SomduttQuestion 81
GK
Under the Indus Water Treaty, India has not been given the exclusive right over which of the following rivers?
A
RaviB
SatlujC
JhelumD
BeasQuestion 82
GK
Who was awarded the 2018 Padma Bhushan Award in the field of Art-Music?
A
Anuradha PaudwalB
R. SathyanarayanC
Sharda SinhaD
Ibrahim SultanQuestion 83
GK
How many background colors are there in Bhutan’s national flag?
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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 – 4B
I – 3, II – 1, III – 4, IV – 2C
I – 2, II – 4, III – 1, IV – 3D
I – 1, II – 4, III – 3, IV – 2Question 85
GK
Which of the following fuels has maximum calorific value?
A
PetrolB
CoalC
WoodD
Cow dungQuestion 86
GK
Election Commission is not concerned with which of the following elections?
A
Election of President of IndiaB
Elections of ParliamentC
Elections of State LegislatureD
Elections of PanchayatsQuestion 87
GK
The Attorney General of India is appointed by whom?
A
Prime Minister of IndiaB
Law Minister of IndiaC
Chief Justice of IndiaD
President of IndiaQuestion 88
GK
Which plant tissue is also known as growing tissue?
A
Only Permanent tissueB
Only Meristematic tissueC
Both Permanent and meristematic tissueD
Neither Permanent nor meristematic tissueQuestion 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 – 1B
I – 1, II – 3, III – 2C
I – 3, II – 1, III – 2D
I – 3, II – 2, III – 1Question 90
GK
Who launched the ‘National Biopharma mission’ named ‘i3’ in June 2017?
A
Piyush GoyalB
Rajnath SinghC
Dr. Harsh VardhanD
Arun JaitleyQuestion 91
GK
California - based private spaceflight company SpaceX has launched which secret mission for United States government?
A
SprintB
ZumaC
CygnusD
Dream ChaserQuestion 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 croreB
Rs. 15 croreC
Rs. 20 croreD
Rs. 25 croreQuestion 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
5B
1C
2.5D
8Question 94
GK
Calculate the pressure (in Pa) if a thrust of 600 N is applied to an area of 24 m 2 .
A
144B
50C
25D
72Question 95
GK
The ratio of change in velocity of a body to the total time taken by it is its __________.
A
AccelerationB
DisplacementC
ForceD
MomentumQuestion 96
GK
The greater the difference in _________, the faster the air moves.
A
humidityB
pressureC
altitudeD
latitudeQuestion 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 CB
A and CC
A and BD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, under paragraph formatting _________ is used to align paragraph on right, left and centre.
A
Font styleB
IndentationC
AlignmentD
Spacing