SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
14 Mar 2018 • Shift 2
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Question 1
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 evolutionary history of penguins (1)/ is well-researched and represents a showcase of (2)/ evolution biogeography. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 2
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’. It was by real sorrow (1)/ that I heard this morning (2)/ of your great loss. (3)/ No error
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 3
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. Angela was ________ of that big mansion.
A
TerrifiedB
MoisturisedC
EmbarrassedD
SweatingQuestion 4
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. _______ great was achieved by an individual without enthusiasm and interest.
A
NothingB
SomethingC
EverythingD
AnythingQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Jettison
A
KeepB
EjectC
EmbraceD
RetainQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Prolific
A
DeadB
ProductiveC
FamousD
EvidenceQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given word. Purloin
A
StealB
FilchC
LiftD
CompensateQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given word. Florid
A
BusyB
PlainC
FloweryD
PretentiousQuestion 9
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The economic P: a country leads to exponential Q: growth of that country R: empowerment of women of
A
PRQB
PQRC
RPQD
RQPQuestion 10
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. The commotion terrified her.
A
She was terrified.B
She is terrified of commotion.C
She terrified by the commotion.D
She was terrified by the commotion.Question 11
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. I said to Ajay, “Will you lend me some money?”
A
I told Ajay to lend me some money.B
I said to Ajay if he would give me some money.C
I asked Ajay if he would lend me some money.D
I asked Ajay if he would give me some money or not.Question 12
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
MeidievalB
MedievalC
MedeivalD
MedievulQuestion 13
Comprehension
remain in harmony _______ one another.
A
AsB
AtC
EachD
WithQuestion 14
Comprehension
they should _______ treat each other
A
NoB
NeitherC
NotD
NorQuestion 15
Comprehension
hope to thrive _________ polarising citizens
A
SoB
AsC
ByD
LikeQuestion 16
Comprehension
the ______________ between professed love
A
IncompatibleB
In compatibilityC
In compatibleD
IncompatibilityQuestion 17
Comprehension
divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.
A
PromoteB
PromotionC
PromotedD
PromotingQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Blessing in disguise
A
Good fortune always follows bad; that is the way of fate.B
An apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.C
If a curse makes one stronger than it is a blessing.D
A life of hardship does wonders for a person's character.Question 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A picture paints a thousand words
A
An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does.B
No words can do justice to a masterpiece.C
A great poem or script recreates a complete imagery.D
Your mind will create fanciful images based on the information that it gets.Question 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . Working-class people regarded collectively
A
OpulentB
ProletariatC
GlidedD
AffluentQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
A
ObeisanceB
PanegyricC
HomageD
TiradeQuestion 22
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 Buddha (was consumed) by the human suffering that he saw all around him.
A
Was consumeB
Was consumingC
were consumedD
No improvementQuestion 23
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". This unresponsive attitude by people must (has hurt) him.
A
have hurtB
have hurtingC
have has hurtD
No improvementQuestion 24
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. Rest assured that water A - stop running if there are too B - many people around C - in the Nohkhalikai falls will not
A
BCAB
CABC
BACD
ACBQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
ScrupulusB
ScruppulousC
ScruppulusD
ScrupulousQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Hospital : Treatment : : ? : ?
A
Product : ProductionB
Government : CountryC
Justice : CourtD
School : EducationQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 13 : 171 : : 17 : ?
A
286B
289C
291D
294Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives. PTR : NRP : : WTV : ?
A
ZVXB
YVZC
URTD
UQTQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
Select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
WestB
DirectionC
SouthD
South- WestQuestion 30
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (-) is related to the number on 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
23 - 24B
25 - 26C
27 - 28D
29 - 27Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.
A
SRQPB
JIHGC
VUTSD
ZYXVQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Dispel 2. Dispute 3. Distinct 4. Dissent 5. Disrupt
A
35412B
15342C
23415D
12543Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 15, 21, 28, 34, ?, 47
A
41B
40C
44D
43Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. D, G, K, N, R, ?, ?, B, F
A
U, ZB
U, YC
X, ZD
T, ZQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Rajnish walks 35 km towards north. He turns left and walks 20 km. He turns left and walks 35 km. How far (in km) is he now from his starting point?
A
25B
90C
20D
10√2Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Nightingales
A
NineB
GalesC
EightD
NovelQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “TALCS” is written as “UENCV”. How is “SPARK” written in that code language?
A
HRVTNB
MTCRUC
MTCSVD
MAMTRQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents '×', '×' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 2 ÷ 12 - 6 + 20 × 4 = ?
A
40B
1C
20D
43Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 18 × 12 - 6 ÷ 5 + 4 = 35
A
+ and ×B
+ and ÷C
and +D
÷ and -Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 8*9 = 36, 12*4 = 24 and 14*6 = 42, then find the value of 18*6 = ?
A
14B
54C
44D
2Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? AABAAAA, BAAAAAA, AAAAABA, AAABAAA, ABAAAAA, ___________.
A
AAAABAAB
AABAAAAC
BAAAAAAD
AAAAAABQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A goods carrier travels 23 km East, then it turns North and travels 15 km, then it turns West and Travels 38 km, then it turns to its left and travels 15 km. Where is it now with reference to its starting position?
A
61 km WestB
15 km EastC
61 km EastD
15 km WestQuestion 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: All brushes are brooms Statement II: All mops are brushes Conclusion I: All brooms are mops Conclusion II: All mops are brooms
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 represent Dieticians, circle represent Floral designers, triangle represents gardeners and square represent Asians. Which set of letters represent floral designers who are not Gardeners?
A
BKHB
ABCC
DEFD
GHIQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. PMA, RPE, TSI, VVM, ?
A
YZRB
VWQC
XYQD
ACSQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 67, 80, 93, ?, 119, 132
A
108B
106C
114D
112Question 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
(4, 16, 64)B
(5, 25, 125)C
(6, 36, 216)D
(7, 49, 243)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 represent but two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix - I are numbed 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 examples “A” can be represented by 30, 41 etc and ‘W’ can represented by 65, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for word ‘QUIZ’. Matrix-I Matrix-II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C F I K E 5 Y Q V N O 1 C J G E J 6 W V U R X 2 E D L K F 7 T Q W V T 3 A H B C M 8 V O R Z O 4 I A B G L 9 P U W Y O
A
42, 79, 23, 57B
24, 86, 20, 85C
76, 96, 40, 88D
31, 78, 34, 88Question 49
Arithmetic
The sum of a proper fraction and its reciprocal is 61/30. Find the fraction.
A
1/3B
5/6C
3/10D
3/5Question 50
Arithmetic
Sum of four consecutive odd numbers is 208. Find the largest number.
A
55B
57C
59D
61Question 51
Arithmetic
If (-5x)/3 + 2 = x - 6 then find the value of ‘x’
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 52
Arithmetic
Divya and Kriti have total 46 candies. If Divya has 10 candies more than Kriti, then find the total number of candies Divya have?
A
20B
24C
28D
32Question 53
Arithmetic
Triangle ABC as shown in the figure has line XY parallel to be BC and the line BY is the bisector of angles XYC, which of the following options is correct.
A
BC = XYB
BC = YCC
BC = BYD
XY = BYQuestion 54
Arithmetic
Analyse the figure shown below in which DE ∥ BC and the other dimensions are as follows: AD = 3 cm, BD = 4 cm, AE = 4.4 cm and DE = 6 cm. Calculate the length (in cm) of BC.
A
6B
8C
12D
14Question 55
Arithmetic
Two numbers are more than the third number by 16.25% and 55% respectively. First number is what percent of the second number?
A
85%B
81%C
75%D
61%Question 56
Arithmetic
If u : v = v : w, then what is the value of u 4 : v 4 ?
A
u 2 : wvB
u 2 : w 2C
u 2 v : w 3D
u : wQuestion 57
Arithmetic
R and S started a business by investing Rs. 165000 and Rs. 195000 respectively for the same period. If R’s share in the profit earned by them is Rs. 11000, then what is the total profit (in Rs.) earned by both together?
A
Rs. 22000B
Rs. 40000C
Rs. 26000D
Rs. 24000Question 58
Arithmetic
The average of 12 numbers is 35. If four numbers 20, 27, 15 and 29 are removed, then what will be the average of the remaining numbers?
A
41.125B
49.5C
52.5D
38.375Question 59
Arithmetic
What is the difference (in Rs.) between compound interest (compounded annually) and simple interest for 3 years on a principal of Rs. 3000 at the annual rate of 20%?
A
464B
384C
356D
424Question 60
Arithmetic
A dishonest shopkeeper uses a weight of 850 gm instead of 1 kg and sells rice at its cost price. What will be his profit percentage on selling 5 kg rice?
A
18.24%B
17.65%C
15%D
13.04%Question 61
Arithmetic
A fan is sold at a discount of 37.5%. If the marked price of the fan is Rs. 7200, then what is the selling price (in Rs) of the fan?
A
Rs. 4500B
Rs. 4350C
Rs. 5240D
Rs. 5120Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the simplified value of \(2\sqrt[3]{{243}}\; + \;3\sqrt[3]{9}\; + \;\sqrt[3]{{1125}}\) ?
A
\(5\sqrt[3]{9}\)B
\(14\sqrt[3]{9}\)C
\(7\sqrt[3]{9}\)D
\(11\sqrt[3]{9}\)Question 63
Arithmetic
24 men can repair a road in 50 days. If they are joined by 16 more men, then in how much time (in days) the road can be repaired?
A
28B
25C
32D
30Question 64
Arithmetic
Two motorcycles are moving towards each other with the speeds of 38 km/hr and 88 km/hr respectively. One second before the collision what will be the distance (in meters) between the two motorcycles if they are 126 km apart from each other?
A
42B
40C
34D
35Question 65
Arithmetic
Sales of which television brand were the second lowest?
A
AB
CC
GD
FQuestion 66
Arithmetic
Find the ratio of the sales of brand E to that of brand A.
A
1 : 2B
2 : 1C
4 : 1D
1 : 4Question 67
Arithmetic
Sales of brand B Television was lesser than that of brand G by________
A
3.75%B
6.67%C
7.17%D
5.25%Question 68
Arithmetic
If the sales figures are exclusive of tax, then at the rate of 12% tax how much is the tax to be paid (in Rs.) on the sales of all the 7 brands of televisions?
A
240000B
24000C
420000D
42000Question 69
Arithmetic
The area and the length of one of the diagonals of a rhombus is 60 cm 2 and 8 cm respectively. Find the length of its other diagonal (in cm).
A
7.5B
30C
22.5D
15Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the area (in cm 2 ) of a semi–circle of radius 7 cm.
A
154B
21C
42D
77Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a cube of side 3.5 cm.
A
91.7B
64C
88D
73.5Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (1/√3 + cot60 0 )?
A
3√3/2B
7/2√3C
(4 + √3)/2√3D
2/√3Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔABC is right angled at B. If cot C = 24/7, then what is the value of cosec C?
A
7/25B
25/7C
24/7D
7/24Question 74
GK
Buyer’s market denotes the place where ________.
A
the demand exceeds the supplyB
the supply exceeds the demandC
commodities are available at competitive ratesD
the demand and supply are well balancedQuestion 75
GK
State with maximum production of coffee in India is _________.
A
KarnatakaB
KeralaC
MaharashtraD
Tamil NaduQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following is NOT an example of intermontane plateau?
A
Plateau of TibetB
Columbia PlateauC
Patagonia PlateauD
Bolivian PlateauQuestion 77
GK
Tawa River is the tributary of which of the following river?
A
NarmadaB
TapiC
ChambalD
YamunaQuestion 78
GK
The Sanskrit poet Rajshekhar lived in the court of ________.
A
Mahendrapala IB
DharmapalaC
BhojaD
Devpala IIQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following Mughal rulers started 'Jharokha Darshan'?
A
BabarB
HumayunC
AkbarD
JahangirQuestion 80
GK
Who among the following is a world-famous flute player?
A
Pandit Ravi ShankarB
Shivkumar SharmaC
Zakir HussainD
Hariprasad ChaurasiaQuestion 81
GK
With which country India has signed an agreement in September 2017 for co-operation in the health sector?
A
IndonesiaB
NorwayC
FranceD
DenmarkQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following was honored with the "Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award-2017" in October 2017?
A
Salim KhanB
Javed AkhtarC
Nana PatekarD
Mahesh BhattQuestion 83
GK
Pakistan is located in which direction of India?
A
EastB
WestC
North-EastD
North-WestQuestion 84
GK
If an atom has atomic number 10 and mass number 23, then what will be the number of protons and neutrons in an atom respectively?
A
10, 10B
10, 23C
13, 10D
10, 13Question 85
GK
While cooking, if the bottom of the vessel is getting blackened on the outside, it means that ________.
A
the food is not cooked completelyB
the fuel is not burning completelyC
the fuel is wetD
the fuel is burning completelyQuestion 86
GK
Temporary Provisions with respect to the state of Jammu and Kashmir is given in which Article of Indian Constitution?
A
Article 350B
Article 360C
Article 370D
Article 380Question 87
GK
Which among the following writs can be issued against any private individual? I. Certiorari II. Prohibition III. Habeas Corpus
A
Only IIIB
Both I and IIIC
Both II and IIID
No option is correct.Question 88
GK
Which type of epithelial tissue forms the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands, where it provides mechanical support?
A
Simple squamous epithelialB
Stratified squamous epithelialC
Ciliated columnar epithelialD
Cuboidal epithelialQuestion 89
GK
The cell walls of many organisms of Fungi kingdom are made of a tough complex sugar called which among the following?
A
PectinB
SuberinC
CelluloseD
ChitinQuestion 90
GK
In November 2017, who launched ‘Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App’ that aims to benefit customers of Coal India Limited (CIL)?
A
R. K. SinghB
Suresh PrabhuC
Narendra Singh TomarD
Piyush GoyalQuestion 91
GK
What is the name of the asteroid that causes Geminid meteor shower display around 15 December of every year?
A
3 JunoB
3200 PhaethonC
511 DavidaD
5200 EuropaQuestion 92
GK
In October 2017, RBI planned to make _________ compulsory for companies having aggregate exposure over Rs. 5 crore.
A
Index IdentifierB
Economic Fund IdentifierC
Legal Entity IdentifierD
No option is correct.Question 93
GK
On January 16, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled the attacks and interference on adults opting for inter-caste marriage as ‘absolutely illegal’ in the petition filed by which NGO in 2010?
A
PRATHAMB
Shakti VahiniC
GoonjD
SammaanQuestion 94
GK
Find the acceleration (in m/s 2 ) produced in a body of mass 2 kg when a force of 8 N is applied to it.
A
4B
16C
8D
32Question 95
GK
An object having a capability to do work is said to possess __________.
A
forceB
momentC
momentumD
energyQuestion 96
GK
The ozone layer protects us from harmful _________ rays of the sun.
A
infraredB
cosmicC
gammaD
ultravioletQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, Michael Carrick captained the Premier League team Manchester United. B) Sergio García won the Golf 2017 ANA Inspiration. C) In 2018 IPL auctions, Kolkata Knight Riders retained Axar Patel.
A
Only AB
Both B and CC
Both A and BD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
In MS-Excel, ________ is an excellent tool for presenting data in an attractive format in a worksheet, which helps in analyzing and comparing data.
A
ChartsB
Mail mergeC
OutlineD
Tables