SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

14 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
Effuzively
B
Effusively
C
Efusively
D
Efuzively
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. Leaders usher A-creates a natural tension B-in organisational change, which C-as the status quo fights back

A
ACB
B
ABC
C
BAC
D
CBA
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". During the last decade the typewriters (had give) way to the computers.

A
Have gave
B
Is giving
C
Have given
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". People (have got so addict) to their virtual life that they forget there is more to life than just sitting in front of a plastic box.

A
Have got so addicting
B
Has got so addicted
C
Have got so addicted
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 forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence

A
Verification
B
Substantiation
C
Speculation
D
Attestation
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. The clandestine copying and distribution of literature banned by the state.

A
Wanton
B
Brazen
C
Flagrant
D
Samizdat
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 fool's paradise

A
An average person appears smart in company of fools.
B
A state of happiness based on a person's ignorance about potential trouble.
C
A paradise is ruined when fools enter it.
D
Pretending that everything is going fine when actually all is being lost.
Question 8
Comprehension

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Bite off more than you can chew

A
A voracious person who eats with big morsels.
B
It is not good manners to hog food when you are in a social setting.
C
A commitment is a commitment irrespective of whether you can do it or not.
D
Take on a commitment one cannot fulfill.
Question 9
Comprehension

study of these __________ qualities of form expression.

A
Difference
B
Different
C
Differences
D
Differently
Question 10
Comprehension

avoid some of the __________ that results

A
Confuse
B
Confusing
C
Confused
D
Confusion
Question 11
Comprehension

And it is hoped that the __________ method for the study

A
Logic
B
Logics
C
Logical
D
Logically
Question 12
Comprehension

on the basis ________ the art of all nations

A
Of
B
Off
C
For
D
From
Question 13
Comprehension

much space to ________ attempt to find principles

A
An
B
A
C
It
D
Once
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
Surgent
B
Sergant
C
Sergeant
D
Sergent
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. “Be silent”, I said to them.

A
I told them to be silent.
B
I told them of being silent.
C
I said them to be silent.
D
Be silent, he said to them.
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. She threw me into a ditch.

A
I was threw.
B
I am threw by her into a ditch.
C
I was thrown into a ditch by her.
D
I was thrown into a ditch.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The ideology of P : modern economics suggests that Q : enhanced satisfaction and well-being R : material progress has yielded

A
PQR
B
RQP
C
PRQ
D
RPQ
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. Melancholy

A
Destroyed
B
Moody
C
Low
D
Cheerful
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. Fritter

A
Blow
B
Dwindle
C
Dissipate
D
Save
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. Declension

A
Decay
B
Decision
C
Improvement
D
Increase
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. Enigmatic

A
Obvious
B
Mysterious
C
Plain
D
Known
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 itby selecting the appropriate option. Faith is the only power that can inspire a human being who is in ________.

A
Flair
B
Glair
C
Stair
D
Despair
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. She kept thinking, “How lucky Serena ________!"

A
Can
B
Could be
C
Is
D
Supposedly
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'. There is a general agreement that some behaviors that are common in birds (1)/ as well as in crocodiles, was also common among (2)/ extinct dinosaur groups. (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'. The noise startled (1)/ the dog (2)/ and made it to yell. (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. Vehicle : Bus : : ? : ?

A
Car : Tyre
B
Vegetable : Spinach
C
Road : Ship
D
Vehicle : Run
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 63 : 105 : : 48 : ?

A
77
B
60
C
80
D
65
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives. ADF : KNP : : ILN : ?

A
SUW
B
SVX
C
TVW
D
TUX
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Court – Justice
B
Education – School
C
Product – Shop
D
Treatment – Hospital
Question 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
63 – 67
B
17 – 21
C
39 – 43
D
31 – 37
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
CHM
B
GLQ
C
KPV
D
NSX
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at SECOND position? 1. Budge 2. Bulb 3. Cannon 4. Bumper 5. Capable

A
Bumper
B
Bulb
C
Budge
D
Capable
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 13, 22, 66, ?, 225, 234, 702, 711

A
65
B
75
C
80
D
70
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. NC, OE, PG, QI, ?

A
RL
B
RK
C
SJ
D
SL
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

In a row of boys, Rahul is 33rd from the left end. Rajat is 17 ranks to the right of Rahul. If Rajat is 35th from right end, then what will be the rank of Rahul from the right end?

A
49
B
50
C
51
D
52
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Neat
B
After
C
Sure
D
Super
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “PRICE” is written as “1618935” and “VALUE” is written as “22112215”. How is “MARK” written in that code language?

A
1381211
B
1311811
C
1341817
D
1718192
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents '×', '×' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 6 ÷ 10 - 30 + 4 × 12 = ?

A
6
B
2
C
42
D
41
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 90 ÷ 10 + 5 - 6 × 4 = 28

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

If 3@7 = 20, 8@1 = 18 and 6@5 = 22, then find the value of 4@4 = ?

A
15
B
16
C
20
D
29
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 flock of migrating geese flies 20 km East, then turns South and flies 50 km, then turns East and flies 40 km, and turns to its left and flies 50 km. Where is the flock now with reference to its starting position?

A
20 km East
B
60 km East
C
60 km West
D
20 km West
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 razors are blades Statement II: All knives are razors Conclusion I: Some razors are knives Conclusion II: No knives are blades

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 accountants, circle represents Food stylish, triangle Tattooists and square represents Europeans. Which set of letters represents Accountants who are either Food stylish or Europeans?

A
J
B
KE
C
HG
D
GJK
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. PIG, TMK, XQO, ?, FYW

A
CAR
B
CVT
C
BUS
D
DWU
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, ?

A
16
B
18
C
20
D
17
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
(6, 25, 19)
B
(9, 36, 28)
C
(7, 29, 22)
D
(5, 21, 16)
Question 48
Logical Reasoning

A word represented by only one set of number as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix- I are numbered 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 example ‘G’ can be represented by 32, 43 etc. and ‘Q’ can be represented by 76, 77 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘HEAP’. Matrix I Matrix II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 H A B F C 5 Y R S N N 1 J A F A A 6 X Y V U N 2 F H L E D 7 Y Q Q N V 3 I H G F F 8 S X X Y O 4 H J L G K 9 Y P T T W

A
21, 23, 11, 96
B
23, 55, 30, 76
C
13, 69, 22, 99
D
41, 96, 30, 58
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the average of first 30 multiples of 7.

A
94.8
B
99.6
C
104.4
D
108.5
Question 50
Arithmetic

Calculate the value of \(\frac{{\sqrt 5 }}{{\left( {5 - \sqrt 5 } \right)}}\) , if \(\sqrt 5 = 2.236\)

A
0.809
B
0.89
C
0.089
D
0.807
Question 51
Arithmetic

If \({\rm{x}} + \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}} = - 2,\) then find the value of  \({{\rm{x}}^{531}} + \frac{1}{{{{\rm{x}}^{532}}}}\)

A
-2
B
-1
C
0
D
2
Question 52
Arithmetic

Find the area of triangle (in sq units) enclosed by y = 0, x + 6 = 0 and 2x - 3y = 6.

A
9
B
16
C
20
D
27
Question 53
Arithmetic

Consider the following two triangles as shown in the figure below. Choose the correct statement for the above situation.

A
∆BAC ~ ∆NMP
B
∆BAC ~ ∆MNP
C
∆CAB ~ ∆NMP
D
∆BAC ~ ∆PMN
Question 54
Arithmetic

In the triangle, ABC, the internal bisector of angle A meets the side BC at D. If BD = 7.5 cm and BC = 9 cm. Then, calculate the value of AB: AC.

A
2 : 1
B
1 : 2
C
5 : 1
D
1 : 3
Question 55
Arithmetic

If 170% of a number added to 66, then the result becomes equal to twice of the number. What is the number?

A
200
B
220
C
210
D
236
Question 56
Arithmetic

The ratio of Mohit’s and Sunil’s age at present is 7 : 9. Mohit is 4 years younger than Sunil. What will be the ratio of Mohit’s age and Sunil’s age after 6 years?

A
5 : 6
B
4 : 5
C
6 : 7
D
5 : 7
Question 57
Arithmetic

In a mixture, unbroken and broken rice grains are in the ratio 3 : 2. How much fraction of the mixture must be drawn off and substituted with broken grains, so that the ratio of unbroken and broken grains becomes 1 : 1?

A
1/3
B
1/6
C
1/4
D
2/5
Question 58
Arithmetic

The average of 10 numbers is X and one of the number is 38. If 38 is replaced with 19, then what will be the new average?

A
X - (1/2)
B
X - (1/19)
C
X - (19/10)
D
X - (19/9)
Question 59
Arithmetic

Simple interest on a sum of Rs. 67400 for 14 months is Rs. 4718. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A
5.5
B
6
C
8
D
7
Question 60
Arithmetic

On selling 25 shirts, a retailer earns profit equal to the cost price of 8 shirts. What is the profit percentage?

A
47.05
B
32
C
25
D
34.5
Question 61
Arithmetic

What will be the net discount (in percentage) for two successive discounts of 30% and 20%?

A
50
B
56
C
44
D
54
Question 62
Arithmetic

If x = 1.1, then what is the value of \(\sqrt {4{{\rm{x}}^2} - 4{\rm{x}} + 1}\) ?

A
1.21
B
1.331
C
2.21
D
1.2
Question 63
Arithmetic

Manish can complete a work in 21 days and Karan can complete the same work in 28 days. If both together work for 7 days, then what fraction of the total work is left?

A
3/5
B
2/3
C
7/12
D
5/12
Question 64
Arithmetic

A train is moving with uniform speed crosses two tunnels of lengths 270 metres and 450 metres in 12 seconds and 15 seconds respectively. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the train?

A
144
B
169
C
196
D
216
Question 65
Arithmetic

Units sold of which Motorcycle brand were the second highest?

A
C
B
B
C
G
D
D
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of units sold of brand A to that of brand C?

A
9 : 14
B
14 : 9
C
11 : 14
D
14 : 11
Question 67
Arithmetic

Units sold of brand D was lesser than that of brand E by ______.

A
37.20%
B
60%
C
42.80%
D
30%
Question 68
Arithmetic

If the average price of a motorcycle sold by the dealer is Rs. 1 lakh then what is the sales (in Rs. lakhs) of all the motorcycles sold by the dealer in the month?

A
150
B
1600
C
160
D
1500
Question 69
Arithmetic

The length of the diagonal and the breadth of a rectangle is 13 cm and 5 cm respectively. Calculate its area (in cm 2 ).

A
60
B
120
C
37
D
74
Question 70
Arithmetic

What is the sum of the measures of all the interior angles of a regular polygon of 5 sides?

A
720
B
1080
C
1260
D
540
Question 71
Arithmetic

The volume of a sphere is 179.67 cm 3 . Find its diameter (in cm).

A
3.5
B
14
C
7
D
10.5
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (cos 45° - 1/3)?

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

ΔUVW is right angled at V. If sec U = 5/3, then what is the value of tan W?

A
3/4
B
5/3
C
4/5
D
4/3
Question 74
GK

Which one of the following countries is NOT a member of ASEAN?

A
Brunei Darussalam
B
Cambodia
C
Vietnam
D
India
Question 75
GK

Planning in India derives its objectives and social premises from which of the following?

A
Public Policy
B
Directive Principles of State Policy
C
Fundamental Rights
D
Fundamental Duties
Question 76
GK

The hills, namely Black, Blue and Green Hill, are located in which country?

A
Australia
B
Germany
C
USA
D
Russia
Question 77
GK

Where is the origin of Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers situated respectively?

A
In Nepal and Tibet
B
In Tibet and Sikkim
C
In Uttar Pradesh and Tibet
D
Uttarakhand and Tibet
Question 78
GK

Upanishad Books are: ________.

A
On religion
B
On yoga
C
On the law
D
On philosophy
Question 79
GK

In which year Swami Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission at Belur?

A
1885
B
1890
C
1897
D
1901
Question 80
GK

Pannalal Ghosh is related to which musical instrument?

A
Mridangam
B
Flute
C
Shehnai
D
Sarod
Question 81
GK

The first ever disaster management exercise of BIMSTEC countries was held in _________ in October 2017.

A
Dhaka
B
Colombo
C
New Delhi
D
Karachi
Question 82
GK

Which country was, in October 2017, named the best country to visit in 2018, according to Lonely Planet 'Best in Travel 2018' list?

A
India
B
Chile
C
Thailand
D
South Korea
Question 83
GK

In which year Bhutan adopted its Constitution?

A
2004
B
2006
C
2008
D
2010
Question 84
GK

Atomic number is always equal to ______.

A
Number of protons
B
Number of neutrons
C
Sum of protons and electron
D
Sum of protons and neutrons
Question 85
GK

Which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT? I. Alkenes are fairly unreactive. II. Alkenes burn with blue flame. III. Alkanes burn with yellow flame.

A
Only I and II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 86
GK

Which pillar of the Indian Constitution is its final interpreter?

A
The Executive
B
The Legislative
C
The Judiciary
D
No option is correct.
Question 87
GK

Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional recognition to the Panchayats?

A
72 nd Constitutional Amendment Act
B
73 rd Constitutional Amendment Act
C
74 th Constitutional Amendment Act
D
75 th Constitutional Amendment Act
Question 88
GK

Which of the following is NOT included in the excretory system of human being?

A
A pair of kidney
B
A pair of ureters
C
Abdomen
D
Urinary bladder
Question 89
GK

By which process substance like carbon dioxide or oxygen can move across the cell membrane?

A
Plasmolysis
B
Sedimentation
C
Diffusion
D
Transpiration
Question 90
GK

In November 2017, Indian Government approved setting up of ‘PradhanMantriMahila Shakti Kendras’. These will be set up in how many most backward districts of the country?

A
100
B
150
C
115
D
200
Question 91
GK

Researchers from Columbia University Medical Centre in United States of America have converted which of the following into the world’s smallest data recorder?

A
Natural bacterial immune system
B
Magnetic tape
C
Viral snippet copies
D
No option is correct.
Question 92
GK

As per RBI in October 2017, Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio for NBFCs increased to what percentage till March 2017?

A
2
B
5
C
10
D
20
Question 93
GK

On 5 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to amend ______.

A
High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954
B
High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1964
C
High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1975
D
High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1980
Question 94
GK

A Sonar of a ship sends sounds waves of speed 1000 m/s. These waves are reflected back by the ocean floor in 2 seconds. Find the depth (in m) of the ocean floor.

A
2000
B
500
C
1000
D
100
Question 95
GK

If the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth is g, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of a planet whose mass is same as that of earth and radius is half as that of the earth is __________.

A
\(2g\)
B
\(\frac{g}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{g}{2}\)
D
\(4g\)
Question 96
GK

The process of electric discharge between clouds and the earth or between different clouds causes __________.

A
thunderstorm
B
cyclone
C
lightning
D
winds
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Julio Granda won the 2017 World Senior Chess Championship. B) ZhansayaAbdumalik won the Women's 2017 World Junior Chess Championship. C) In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Suraj Desai played for Dabang Delhi.

A
Only C
B
Both A and C
C
A, B and C
D
None of these
Question 98
GK

The objective of __________ is to make India a global information technology superpower.

A
NIC
B
NASSCOM
C
The Department of Information Technology
D
State Bank of India