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
EffuzivelyB
EffusivelyC
EfusivelyD
EfuzivelyQuestion 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
ACBB
ABCC
BACD
CBAQuestion 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 gaveB
Is givingC
Have givenD
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". 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 addictingB
Has got so addictedC
Have got so addictedD
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 forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence
A
VerificationB
SubstantiationC
SpeculationD
AttestationQuestion 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
WantonB
BrazenC
FlagrantD
SamizdatQuestion 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
DifferenceB
DifferentC
DifferencesD
DifferentlyQuestion 10
Comprehension
avoid some of the __________ that results
A
ConfuseB
ConfusingC
ConfusedD
ConfusionQuestion 11
Comprehension
And it is hoped that the __________ method for the study
A
LogicB
LogicsC
LogicalD
LogicallyQuestion 12
Comprehension
on the basis ________ the art of all nations
A
OfB
OffC
ForD
FromQuestion 13
Comprehension
much space to ________ attempt to find principles
A
AnB
AC
ItD
OnceQuestion 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
SurgentB
SergantC
SergeantD
SergentQuestion 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
PQRB
RQPC
PRQD
RPQQuestion 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
DestroyedB
MoodyC
LowD
CheerfulQuestion 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
BlowB
DwindleC
DissipateD
SaveQuestion 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
DecayB
DecisionC
ImprovementD
IncreaseQuestion 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
ObviousB
MysteriousC
PlainD
KnownQuestion 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
FlairB
GlairC
StairD
DespairQuestion 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
CanB
Could beC
IsD
SupposedlyQuestion 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
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'. The noise startled (1)/ the dog (2)/ and made it to yell. (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. Vehicle : Bus : : ? : ?
A
Car : TyreB
Vegetable : SpinachC
Road : ShipD
Vehicle : RunQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 63 : 105 : : 48 : ?
A
77B
60C
80D
65Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives. ADF : KNP : : ILN : ?
A
SUWB
SVXC
TVWD
TUXQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Court – JusticeB
Education – SchoolC
Product – ShopD
Treatment – HospitalQuestion 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 – 67B
17 – 21C
39 – 43D
31 – 37Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.
A
CHMB
GLQC
KPVD
NSXQuestion 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
BumperB
BulbC
BudgeD
CapableQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 13, 22, 66, ?, 225, 234, 702, 711
A
65B
75C
80D
70Question 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
RLB
RKC
SJD
SLQuestion 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
49B
50C
51D
52Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Superannuated
A
NeatB
AfterC
SureD
SuperQuestion 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
1381211B
1311811C
1341817D
1718192Question 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
6B
2C
42D
41Question 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
15B
16C
20D
29Question 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 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 EastB
60 km EastC
60 km WestD
20 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: 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 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 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
JB
KEC
HGD
GJKQuestion 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
CARB
CVTC
BUSD
DWUQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, ?
A
16B
18C
20D
17Question 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, 96B
23, 55, 30, 76C
13, 69, 22, 99D
41, 96, 30, 58Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the average of first 30 multiples of 7.
A
94.8B
99.6C
104.4D
108.5Question 50
Arithmetic
Calculate the value of \(\frac{{\sqrt 5 }}{{\left( {5 - \sqrt 5 } \right)}}\) , if \(\sqrt 5 = 2.236\)
A
0.809B
0.89C
0.089D
0.807Question 51
Arithmetic
If \({\rm{x}} + \frac{1}{{\rm{x}}} = - 2,\) then find the value of \({{\rm{x}}^{531}} + \frac{1}{{{{\rm{x}}^{532}}}}\)
A
-2B
-1C
0D
2Question 52
Arithmetic
Find the area of triangle (in sq units) enclosed by y = 0, x + 6 = 0 and 2x - 3y = 6.
A
9B
16C
20D
27Question 53
Arithmetic
Consider the following two triangles as shown in the figure below. Choose the correct statement for the above situation.
A
∆BAC ~ ∆NMPB
∆BAC ~ ∆MNPC
∆CAB ~ ∆NMPD
∆BAC ~ ∆PMNQuestion 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 : 1B
1 : 2C
5 : 1D
1 : 3Question 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
200B
220C
210D
236Question 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 : 6B
4 : 5C
6 : 7D
5 : 7Question 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
1/3B
1/6C
1/4D
2/5Question 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
5.5B
6C
8D
7Question 60
Arithmetic
On selling 25 shirts, a retailer earns profit equal to the cost price of 8 shirts. What is the profit percentage?
A
47.05B
32C
25D
34.5Question 61
Arithmetic
What will be the net discount (in percentage) for two successive discounts of 30% and 20%?
A
50B
56C
44D
54Question 62
Arithmetic
If x = 1.1, then what is the value of \(\sqrt {4{{\rm{x}}^2} - 4{\rm{x}} + 1}\) ?
A
1.21B
1.331C
2.21D
1.2Question 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
3/5B
2/3C
7/12D
5/12Question 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
144B
169C
196D
216Question 65
Arithmetic
Units sold of which Motorcycle brand were the second highest?
A
CB
BC
GD
DQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of units sold of brand A to that of brand C?
A
9 : 14B
14 : 9C
11 : 14D
14 : 11Question 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
150B
1600C
160D
1500Question 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
60B
120C
37D
74Question 70
Arithmetic
What is the sum of the measures of all the interior angles of a regular polygon of 5 sides?
A
720B
1080C
1260D
540Question 71
Arithmetic
The volume of a sphere is 179.67 cm 3 . Find its diameter (in cm).
A
3.5B
14C
7D
10.5Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (cos 45° - 1/3)?
A
2 - √3B
2/√3C
(3 - √2)/3√2D
1/2√3Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔUVW is right angled at V. If sec U = 5/3, then what is the value of tan W?
A
3/4B
5/3C
4/5D
4/3Question 74
GK
Which one of the following countries is NOT a member of ASEAN?
A
Brunei DarussalamB
CambodiaC
VietnamD
IndiaQuestion 75
GK
Planning in India derives its objectives and social premises from which of the following?
A
Public PolicyB
Directive Principles of State PolicyC
Fundamental RightsD
Fundamental DutiesQuestion 76
GK
The hills, namely Black, Blue and Green Hill, are located in which country?
A
AustraliaB
GermanyC
USAD
RussiaQuestion 77
GK
Where is the origin of Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers situated respectively?
A
In Nepal and TibetB
In Tibet and SikkimC
In Uttar Pradesh and TibetD
Uttarakhand and TibetQuestion 78
GK
Upanishad Books are: ________.
A
On religionB
On yogaC
On the lawD
On philosophyQuestion 79
GK
In which year Swami Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission at Belur?
A
1885B
1890C
1897D
1901Question 80
GK
Pannalal Ghosh is related to which musical instrument?
A
MridangamB
FluteC
ShehnaiD
SarodQuestion 81
GK
The first ever disaster management exercise of BIMSTEC countries was held in _________ in October 2017.
A
DhakaB
ColomboC
New DelhiD
KarachiQuestion 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
IndiaB
ChileC
ThailandD
South KoreaQuestion 83
GK
In which year Bhutan adopted its Constitution?
A
2004B
2006C
2008D
2010Question 84
GK
Atomic number is always equal to ______.
A
Number of protonsB
Number of neutronsC
Sum of protons and electronD
Sum of protons and neutronsQuestion 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 IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 86
GK
Which pillar of the Indian Constitution is its final interpreter?
A
The ExecutiveB
The LegislativeC
The JudiciaryD
No option is correct.Question 87
GK
Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional recognition to the Panchayats?
A
72 nd Constitutional Amendment ActB
73 rd Constitutional Amendment ActC
74 th Constitutional Amendment ActD
75 th Constitutional Amendment ActQuestion 88
GK
Which of the following is NOT included in the excretory system of human being?
A
A pair of kidneyB
A pair of uretersC
AbdomenD
Urinary bladderQuestion 89
GK
By which process substance like carbon dioxide or oxygen can move across the cell membrane?
A
PlasmolysisB
SedimentationC
DiffusionD
TranspirationQuestion 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
100B
150C
115D
200Question 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 systemB
Magnetic tapeC
Viral snippet copiesD
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
2B
5C
10D
20Question 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, 1954B
High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1964C
High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1975D
High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1980Question 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
2000B
500C
1000D
100Question 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
thunderstormB
cycloneC
lightningD
windsQuestion 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 CB
Both A and CC
A, B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
The objective of __________ is to make India a global information technology superpower.
A
NICB
NASSCOMC
The Department of Information TechnologyD
State Bank of India