SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

15 Mar 2018 • Shift 1

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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'. He fall over the (1)/ ledge after (2)/ drinking heavily last night. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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'. The Maldives has been buffeted by one political crisis after another (1)/ since Nasheed, the first democratically elected president, (2)/ was forcibly to quit in 2012. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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. The path runs ______ forests and mountains.

A
In
B
On
C
To
D
Towards
Question 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. The worst form of violence is terrorism ______ due to religious insecurities.

A
Repressed
B
Quelled
C
Evoked
D
Halted
Question 5
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Debonair

A
Elegant
B
Awkward
C
Clumsy
D
Difficult
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Rivet

A
Heavy
B
Joyous
C
Engage
D
Revolve
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Evince

A
Manifest
B
Conceal
C
Declare
D
Prove
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Candid

A
Artful
B
Free
C
Objective
D
Plain
Question 9
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. As a result of greater competition P: while others are contracting Q: in the US computer industry R: some computer companies are expanding

A
PQR
B
QRP
C
PRQ
D
QPR
Question 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 teacher told him to collect assignments.

A
He was told to collect assignments by the teacher.
B
He is told by the teacher to collect assignments.
C
The teacher asked him to collect assignments.
D
He was asked to collect assignments.
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 have not seen him for years,” said his mother.

A
She has not seen him for years said his mother.
B
His mother had not seen him for years.
C
His mother told him she had not saw him for years.
D
His mother said that she had not seen him for years.
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
Qustionnaire
B
Qustionaire
C
Questionnaire
D
Quetionnaire
Question 13
Comprehension

community needs to take __________ the new challenge

A
In
B
Down
C
Up
D
Into
Question 14
Comprehension

ethics and morality ____________ our lives by initiating

A
Form
B
Of
C
For
D
From
Question 15
Comprehension

Foregrounding ethics, however, ___________ means undermining

A
Nor
B
No
C
Never
D
None
Question 16
Comprehension

by anchoring moral ________________ in fairness

A
Responsibility
B
Responsible
C
Responsibly
D
Responsory
Question 17
Comprehension

and above all justice towards one _________.

A
Else
B
All
C
Everybody
D
Another
Question 18
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Get on somebody's nerves

A
To calm an anxious person.
B
To be an irritant.
C
To crack jokes at somebody's expense.
D
Be angry with yourself but take out the anger on somebody else.
Question 19
Comprehension

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

A
Pretend to like something or someone even when you dislike.
B
Look up in defiance as a show of rebellion.
C
A person finally getting due punishment.
D
Something which surprises, shocks, or offends people.
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

A
Solemn
B
Pious
C
Devout
D
Irreverent
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals

A
Scrupulous
B
Veracious
C
Authentic
D
Devious
Question 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". A monthly contribution by the boy's elder brother (have made) this move possible.

A
Had make
B
Had made
C
Had making
D
No improvement
Question 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". He claimed that he (have corrected) the ringing on both the clocks.

A
Had correct
B
Had corrected
C
Had correcting
D
No improvement
Question 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. One of them said my A-teacher was being very B-strict as she was C-strict; not all French were as

A
ABC
B
CBA
C
ACB
D
CAB
Question 25
Comprehension

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

A
Illiterrate
B
Illiterate
C
Iliterate
D
Iliterrate
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Thursday : Friday :: ? : ?

A
Monday : Tuesday
B
Friday : Sunday
C
Friday : Wednesday
D
Sunday : Tuesday
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 594 : 592 :: 368 : ?

A
370
B
340
C
364
D
366
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. KPV : LQW :: BOY : ?

A
APX
B
CPZ
C
CPX
D
DQZ
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Cauliflower
B
Potato
C
Grapes
D
Brinjal
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
39 – 43
B
23 – 27
C
31 – 35
D
35 – 37
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
GJMP
B
HKNR
C
PSVY
D
NQTW
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Telephone 2. Teleworker 3. Tendency 4. Temperature 5. Themselves

A
34521
B
42153
C
52314
D
12435
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, ?

A
14
B
16
C
15
D
20
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. EGL, DFK, CEJ, ?, ACH

A
BFJ
B
CFD
C
HDI
D
BDI
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Weight of Alok is twice the weight of Karan. Weight of Karan is one-fourth of the weight of Roma. Weight of Roma is twice of the weight of Tipu. Weight of Tipu is twice of the weight of Shivam. The weight of Roma is greater than the weight of how many persons among Alok, Karan, Shivam and Tipu?

A
3
B
4
C
0
D
2
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Come
B
Pat
C
Time
D
Most
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “WARD” is written as “44” and “LOAD” is written as “30”. How is “BRIT” written in that code language?

A
49
B
47
C
48
D
50
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '×', '÷' represents '+', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 12 - 2 + 6 × 20 ÷ 18 = ?

A
50
B
2
C
19
D
43
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 18 ÷ 2 - 25 × 9 + 6 = 38

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

If 18α12 = 3, 2α14 = -6 and 4α4 = 0, then find the value of 2α16 = ?

A
-7
B
8
C
10
D
-1
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQPPPPPQ, PPQPPPPQ, PPPQPPPQ, PPPPQPPQ, PPPPPQPQ, __________.

A
QPPPPPPQ
B
PQPPPPPQ
C
PPQPPPPQ
D
PPPPPPQQ
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

A woman is shopping in a plaza. She walks 80 m South, then she turns East and walks 50 m, then she turns North and walks 110 m, then she turns to her left and walks 50 m. Where is she now with reference to her starting position?

A
30 m North
B
190 m North
C
30 m South
D
190 m South
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 flipflops are slippers Statement II: Some footwear are flipflops Conclusion I: All slippers are footwear Conclusion II: All footwear are slippers

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 Technicians, circle represents Bakers, triangle represents Playwrights and square represents Gymnastics. Which set of letters represents Technicians who are Bakers?

A
BJ
B
DC
C
AK
D
BD
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. HTC, LXG, PBK, TFO, ?

A
YKR
B
ZLU
C
WIR
D
XJS
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 2, 4, 6, 8, ?, 12

A
12
B
10
C
9
D
11
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
(11, 13, 15)
B
(16, 18, 20)
C
(13, 15, 18)
D
(22, 24, 26)
Question 48
Logical Reasoning

A word is represented by only set of numbers 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 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 ‘F’ can be represented by 12, 43 etc and ‘Z’ can be represented by 87, 98 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘SOCK’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 A E E G H 1 I A F M D 2 E M A E H 3 I A C H B 4 D K H F E Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 Z P P Q S 6 V U S R N 7 U U N V X 8 N O Z V T 9 R W W Z N

A
14, 56, 10, 56
B
67, 86, 32, 41
C
42, 59, 14, 78
D
21, 68, 22, 57
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the number that is as much greater than 39 as is less than 79.

A
42
B
49
C
55
D
59
Question 50
Arithmetic

If (1/3.197) = 0.3127, find the value of (1/0.0003197).

A
3127
B
3197
C
312.7
D
0.3127
Question 51
Arithmetic

The two lines 4x + 3y = 0 and 7x + 5y = 0 will ______ in their graphical representation.

A
be parallel to each other
B
intersect each other at one point only
C
intersect each other at three points only
D
coincide each other
Question 52
Arithmetic

If the two lines px + 6y + 3 = 0 and 2x + qy + 3 = 0 have infinite solutions then find the value of p and q respectively.

A
2, 6
B
6, 2
C
2, 2
D
6, 6
Question 53
Arithmetic

Which of the following triangle has the maximum area when inscribed inside the circle of same radius?

A
Scalene
B
Isosceles
C
Equilateral
D
Right angled
Question 54
Arithmetic

Which of the following ratio correctly depicts the division of each median of the triangle by the centroid?

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

If A is 40% more than B, then B is how much percent less than A?

A
28.57
B
40
C
33.33
D
66.66
Question 56
Arithmetic

If (4/5)A = 3B = (2/3)C, then what is A : B : C?

A
12 : 3 : 16
B
12 : 45 : 10
C
15 : 4 : 18
D
9 : 12 : 16
Question 57
Arithmetic

A mixture of alcohol and water contains 7% alcohol. How much mixture (in litres) is required to get 357 litres of alcohol?

A
6300
B
4200
C
4900
D
5100
Question 58
Arithmetic

What is the average of 36, 43, 51, 68, and 77?

A
47
B
49
C
55
D
64
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum of money becomes 77/50 of itself in 18/5 years when invested at simple interest. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A
20
B
18
C
12
D
15
Question 60
Arithmetic

The ratio of the cost price and selling price of a bulb is 15 : 18. What is the profit percentage?

A
16.66
B
14.28
C
20
D
22
Question 61
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper offers the following 3 schemes. Which scheme has the maximum discount percentage? I. Two successive discount of 20% and 25% II. Buy 5 get 3 free III. Buy 5 get 6

A
Only II
B
Only I
C
Only I and II
D
Only I and III
Question 62
Arithmetic

If \({9^x} = \sqrt[{11}]{{243}}\) , then what is the value of x?

A
5/11
B
5/22
C
5/7
D
5/33
Question 63
Arithmetic

M can complete 3/4 part of a work in 12 days and N can complete 2/7 part of the same work in 8 days. In how many days will both complete 11/14 part of the total work?

A
8
B
9
C
7
D
6
Question 64
Arithmetic

A train starts moving from a place X at 7:00 a.m. and arrives at another place Y at 1:00 p.m. on the same day. If the speed of the train is 15 m/s, then what will be the distance (in km) covered by the train?

A
324
B
375
C
390
D
245
Question 65
Arithmetic

The most number of employees are from which country?

A
F
B
C
C
D
D
A
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total number of employees of the MNC?

A
400
B
600
C
500
D
300
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing country F is ________ degrees.

A
48
B
80
C
60
D
56
Question 68
Arithmetic

If the average monthly salary of the employees of this MNC is $6000 then what is the total of the salaries (in $ millions) paid to all the employees of this MNC?

A
36
B
1.8
C
3.6
D
18
Question 69
Arithmetic

If the lengths of the two parallel sides of a trapezium are 8 cm and 10 cm and its area is 54 cm². Find the distance between its parallel sides (in cm).

A
6
B
3
C
12
D
9
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the circumference of a circle is 22 cm, then what must be its area (in cm²)?

A
77
B
38.5
C
31.5
D
63
Question 71
Arithmetic

The total surface area of a cube is 337.5 cm². Find its side (in cm).

A
8.5
B
6.5
C
5.5
D
7.5
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 45°, then find the value of (tan P - 1/2).

A
(2 - √3)/√3
B
(2√3 - √6)/2√2
C
1/2
D
(√6 - 6)/3√3
Question 73
Arithmetic

ΔDEF is right angled at E. If sec D = 25/7, then what is the value of cosec F?

A
7/25
B
24/7
C
25/7
D
7/24
Question 74
GK

Which one among the following administers the International Development Association (IDA)?

A
UNDP
B
UNIDO
C
IFAD
D
IBRD
Question 75
GK

Who decides the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural crops in India?

A
Ministry of Agriculture
B
NABARD
C
Commission on Agriculture Cost and Price (CACP)
D
Ministry of Commerce
Question 76
GK

Pidurutalagala or Mount Pedro is the highest mountain peak of which of the following countries?

A
South Africa
B
Panama
C
Sri Lanka
D
Cambodia
Question 77
GK

Which of the following rivers flows from south to north?

A
Godavari
B
Cauvery
C
Krishna
D
Betwa
Question 78
GK

Sikhism was founded in which of the following centuries?

A
13-14 th century
B
11-12 th century
C
15-16 th century
D
12-13 th century
Question 79
GK

For the first time in Gujarat, who implemented Jizya tax?

A
Ahmed Shah I
B
Mahmud Begda
C
Mujaffarshah I
D
Mujaffarshah II
Question 80
GK

Who of the following Indian vocalist and musician established the Academy of Performing Arts and Research in Switzerland?

A
Balamuralikrishna
B
K.J. Yesudas
C
Pandit Kumar Gandharva
D
Pandit Ravi Shankar
Question 81
GK

India and which country, on 25 October, 2017, agreed to implement helicopter operations from ships to strengthen maritime security?

A
USA
B
Somalia
C
Japan
D
Germany
Question 82
GK

The Chief Minister of which state was, in October 2017, honoured with the Golden Peacock Award under the category 'Global Leadership in Public Service and Economic Transformation?

A
Bihar
B
West Bengal
C
Telangana
D
Andhara Pradesh
Question 83
GK

Which of the following is the largest city of Myanmar?

A
Yangon
B
Mandalay
C
Mawlamyine
D
Naypyidaw
Question 84
GK

Valency of an element depends on which of the following? I. Number of losing electron II. Number of gaining electron III. Number of sharing electron

A
Only I and II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 85
GK

Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT? I. Oils containing unsaturated fatty acids should be used for cooking. II Animal fats have saturated carbon chains. III. Saturated fatty acids are generally harmful for health

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

In India, who is considered above the law of country?

A
President of India
B
Prime Minister of India
C
A wealthy person of India
D
No option is correct.
Question 87
GK

Which among the following Article/Articles of Indian Constitution deals with Emergency provisions? I. Article 352 II. Article 356 III. Article 360

A
Only I
B
Both II and III
C
Both I and II
D
All I, II and III
Question 88
GK

The transport of soluble products of photosynthesis is called _________.

A
Transpiration
B
Translocation
C
Transportation
D
Concentration
Question 89
GK

Which feature of the cell allows or permits the entry and exit of some materials in and out of the cell?

A
Cytoplasm
B
Protoplasm
C
Cell wall
D
Plasma membrane
Question 90
GK

In November 2017, Indian Government launched ‘UMANG’ mobile app. What does ‘G’ stand for in ‘UMANG’?

A
Government
B
Governance
C
Group
D
Growth
Question 91
GK

What is the name of first solar mission of Indian Space Research Organisation set to be launch in 2019?

A
Halo  L1
B
Aditya - L1
C
Corona - L1
D
Ravi - L1
Question 92
GK

In October 2017, SEBI directed the stock exchanges to impose how much fine/penalty on those companies which do not comply with the minimum public shareholding norms?

A
Rs. 5000 per day
B
Rs. 12,000 per day
C
Rs. 15,000 per day
D
Rs. 20,000 per day
Question 93
GK

In January 2018, the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 was notified. Few provisions in the amendment Act have important bearing on the working of the ________.

A
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016
B
NABARD (amendment) Bill, 2017
C
AMASR (amendment) Bill, 2017
D
No option is correct.
Question 94
GK

Find the potential energy gained by a body of mass 25 kg, if it is raised by 5 m. (use g = 10 m/s 2 )

A
1250
B
50
C
625
D
25
Question 95
GK

If the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of 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 twice as that of earth is ___________.

A
g/4
B
g/2
C
4g
D
2g
Question 96
GK

An _________ is a sudden shaking or trembling of the earth.

A
thunderstorm
B
cyclone
C
earthquake
D
hurricane
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Suraj Desai played for Dabang Delhi. B) Ryu So-yeon won the Golf 2017 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. C) Ma Long won the 2017 World Table Tennis Championships Men's Singles.

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

In Microsoft Word, _______ contains tools for standard tasks like saving, printing, cutting, copying, pasting etc.

A
Standard tool bar
B
Menu bar
C
Formatting tool bar
D
Status bar