SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
15 Mar 2018 • Shift 3
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Question 1
Comprehension
Directions: 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 was not (1)/ grateful for (2)/ Rahul for helping his cause. (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'. On the one hand, life seems transient like a dewdrop (1)/ and on the other hand, it is permanent (2)/ with the potential for eternal continuity. (3)/ No error (4)
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. The big tree was _________ the lake.
A
InB
WithinC
AcrossD
OffQuestion 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. _________ people in slum areas have access to toilets even in Delhi.
A
The littleB
FewC
LittleD
EveryQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Heretic
A
FaithfulB
CynicC
LoyalistD
RighteousQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Covenant
A
DifferenceB
ConversationC
BondD
DevotionQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Lechery
A
LustB
BingeC
ExcessD
BenevolenceQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Inhibit
A
CheckB
StopC
FrustrateD
AllowQuestion 9
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Logo centrism is the search for a P: rational language that is able to Q: all its aspects perfectly and accurately R: know and represent the world and
A
RPQB
PQRC
QPRD
PRQQuestion 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. I am observing the animals.
A
The animals are observed.B
The animals is being observed.C
The animals are being observed.D
The animals are under observation.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. Kavita asked me, “How is your mother?”
A
Kavita asked me how was my mother.B
Kavita asked her how my mother is.C
Kavita asked how mother was.D
Kavita asked me how my mother was.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
CamouflageB
CameousflageC
CamouflegeD
CamioflaegQuestion 13
Comprehension
Righteousness and __________, and therefore of Brotherhood,
A
JudgeB
JudgmentsC
JusticeD
JudiciaryQuestion 14
Comprehension
Peace, of __________, cannot be built up u
A
HappyB
HappierC
HappiestD
HappinessQuestion 15
Comprehension
elements are removed _______3_______ have brought
A
WhatB
WhenC
WhichD
WhereQuestion 16
Comprehension
crashing about our ears. ______4___________ is it necessary
A
IfB
BecauseC
WhyD
ThereforeQuestion 17
Comprehension
appointed end, and that _______________ premature peace
A
NotB
OrC
NoD
NeverQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Add insult to injury
A
To further a loss with mockery to worsen an unfavorable situation.B
A disgrace becomes worse when friends and family disown you.C
The world usually slanders a fallen person rather than help him.D
A suffering is compounded if you are hurt at the same place again.Question 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Tie the knot
A
Get into a fight.B
Get angry.C
Get more complicated.D
Get married.Question 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Rub a part of the body to restore warmth or sensation
A
AsunderB
ChafeC
GelidD
NippyQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Lasting for a very short time
A
EphemeralB
ImmortalC
IncessantD
PerennialQuestion 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 case in point is Sydney, Australia, where last year more than 8,000 pedestrians (is fined) for illegally crossing city streets.
A
Was finedB
Were finedC
Were being fineD
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". We (have been) away for a long time, you know, and so we're anxious to get home again.
A
Has beenB
Is beenC
Have beingD
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. Inform all the other A-would be punished B-giving them a lift too C-officers that anyone
A
CABB
BCAC
CBAD
BACQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
ScentillateB
ScintilateC
ScintillateD
ScentilateQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Court : Lawyer : : ? : ?
A
Restaurant : WaiterB
Doctor : HospitalC
Carnivorous : LionD
Servant : HouseQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 48 : 196 : : 52 : ?
A
184B
198C
212D
238Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. GSR : HTP : : ? : ?
A
KTU : LUWB
CLK : DNLC
SPM : TROD
RJH : SKFQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
OdometerB
ThermometerC
DegreeD
BarometerQuestion 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
A
23 – 529B
19 – 361C
11 – 121D
17 – 269Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
DKRB
JQXC
IPTD
LSZQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Warp 2. Warrior 3. Wary 4. Wash 5. Wallet
A
51234B
54123C
12543D
34521Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 9, 9, 18, 54, 216, ?
A
1020B
1080C
636D
740Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. AN, CQ, ET, ?, IZ
A
HXB
GLC
NWD
GWQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Akash leaves from his school at 5:30 a.m. He starts walking towards the south and covers a distance of 20 km. He turns left and walks 15 km to reach point A. He turns right and walks 14 km. He again turns right and walks 10 km. How far (in km) and in which direction is he now from point A?
A
3 \(\sqrt {43} \) , South-WestB
3 \(\sqrt {43} \) , South-EastC
2 \(\sqrt {74} \) , South-WestD
2 \(\sqrt {74} \) , South-EastQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. REAPPROACHEMENT
A
RageB
ApproachC
RentD
CheapQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “friend is honest” is written as “hu lip ma”, “honest are men” is written as “lip fi kit” and “men never clever” is written as “fi ti gi”. What is the code for “men” in that code language?
A
lipB
fiC
huD
maQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents '×', '×' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 9 - 14 + 15 × 10 ÷ 16 = ?
A
12B
14C
18D
26Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 20 + 12 × 35 - 20 ÷ 10 = 31
A
÷ and –B
+ and ×C
+ and ÷D
and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 5 Δ 1 = 40, 9 Δ 9 = 0 and 7 Δ 1 = 60, then find the value of 4 Δ 9 = ?
A
80B
30C
50D
90Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABCABcABC, ABCAbCABC, ABCaBCABC, ABcABCABC, AbCABCABC, _________.
A
ABCABCaBCB
aBCABCABCC
ABCABcABCD
ABCAbCABCQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
Parul cycles 3 km East, then turns South and cycles 1 km, then turn West and cycles 2.5 km, then turns to her right and cycles 1 km. Where is she now with reference to her starting position?
A
5.5 km EastB
0.5 km WestC
0.5 km EastD
5.5 km WestQuestion 43
Logical Reasoning
Direction: I n the following question, two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem 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 the pictures are photographs. II: All paintings are pictures. Conclusion I: All photographs are paintings. II: All paintings are photographs.
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 Engineers, circle represents Food stylists, triangle represents Potters and square represents Joggers. Which set of letters represents Joggers who are either Engineers or Food stylists?
A
DCBB
BEFC
HEFD
DEHQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. RPK, TSM, VVO, XYQ, ?
A
ZBSB
APQC
ACTD
YARQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 8, 16, 43, 107, 232, ?
A
342B
448C
248D
528Question 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, 24, 18)B
(9, 36, 27)C
(7, 28, 21)D
(5, 20, 10)Question 48
Logical Reasoning
A word is represented by the only a 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 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 ‘D’ can be represented by 12, 43 etc and ‘R’ can be represented by 95, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘PLUS’. MATRIX – I MATRIX – II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 H J D B J 5 W V S U W 1 B I D L K 6 Y T O T P 2 I L F C K 7 Z O S S Q 3 B F M L D 8 T Q T Z Q 4 H J A G H 9 R S R N V
A
69, 21, 58, 77B
14, 99, 34, 66C
24, 68, 43, 79D
43, 58, 24, 55Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the average of all prime numbers from 1 to 50.
A
21.867B
22.857C
23.887D
24.867Question 50
Arithmetic
Find the least number among \(\frac{5}{9},\;\sqrt {\frac{9}{{49}}} ,\;0.43\) and \({\left( {0.7} \right)^2}\) .
A
5/9B
(0.7) 2C
\(\sqrt {\frac{9}{{49}}} \)D
0.43Question 51
Arithmetic
For the figure given below, fnd the angle OAB (in degrees).
A
25B
50C
75D
90Question 52
Arithmetic
For the figure given below, find the value (in degrees) of 2∠A + ∠B.
A
180°B
202.5°C
250°D
279°Question 53
Arithmetic
If the side of a square is increased by 20%, then what will be the percentage increase in its perimeter?
A
20B
40C
100D
50Question 54
Arithmetic
The ratio of salary of X, Y and Z is 15 : 3 : 8. If Z gets Rs. 3960 more than Y, then what is the salary (in Rs) of X?
A
11880B
12360C
9900D
10240Question 55
Arithmetic
In a mixture, sugar and milk are in the ratio 4 : 5. If 7 litres of milk is added to it, then the ratio of sugar and milk in the new mixture becomes 2 : 3. What is the total quantity (In litres) of sugar in new mixture?
A
35B
28C
42D
24Question 56
Arithmetic
A boy spent Rs. 20 to purchase toffees at Rs. 1 each. Next day, he purchased some toffees for Rs. 40 with a discount of 50 paise per toffee. What is the average price per toffee (in paise)?
A
45B
60C
40D
55Question 57
Arithmetic
Simple interest on a sum of Rs. 6800 for 18 months is Rs. 2244. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?
A
24B
18C
20D
22Question 58
Arithmetic
On selling 56 chairs, Mohan earns a profit equal to the selling price of 6 chairs. What is the profit percentage?
A
9.28%B
10.71%C
12%D
13.7%Question 59
Arithmetic
The marked price of an article is Rs 1200 and retailer gets a discount of 25%. If he sells that article for Rs 1200, then what is the profit percentage of retailer?
A
33.33B
25C
37.5D
16.66Question 60
Arithmetic
If √20 + √125 = 15.65, then what is the value of √45 + √5?
A
6.98B
8.94C
9.98D
11.27Question 61
Arithmetic
Both A and B together can complete a work in 20 days and B alone can complete the same work in 36 days. In how many days will A alone complete the work?
A
30B
50C
45D
42Question 62
Arithmetic
A train moves at the speed of 40 m/s and crosses a bridge of length 550 metres in 25 seconds. What is the length (in metres) of the train?
A
400B
450C
480D
500Question 63
Arithmetic
If \(3\sqrt 7 + \sqrt {343} = 26.45\) , then find the value of \(\sqrt {252} + 20\sqrt 7 \)
A
39.4B
68.77C
56.8D
92.3Question 64
Arithmetic
If \(\frac{y}{{x}}=\frac{1}{{3}}\) then find the value of \(\frac{x^2+y^2}{{x^2-y^2}}\)
A
5/3B
2/5C
4/5D
5/4Question 65
Arithmetic
If parties D, E and F form a coalition they would be still short of how many seats to reach the half way mark?
A
20B
15C
10D
25Question 66
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing number of seats of party F is ________ degrees.
A
60B
90C
81D
100Question 67
Arithmetic
If the data shows the seats of all the parties then the lower house of parliament has how many seats in total?
A
400B
300C
450D
360Question 68
Arithmetic
Which party has the second highest seats?
A
FB
GC
AD
DQuestion 69
Arithmetic
If the lengths of the two parallel sides of a trapezium are 4 cm and 6 cm and its area is 25 cm². Find the distance between its parallel sides (in cm).
A
2.5B
10C
5D
7.5Question 70
Arithmetic
If the circumference of a circle is 44 cm, then what must be its area (in cm²)?
A
308B
240C
154D
480Question 71
Arithmetic
The volume of a hemisphere is 5749.33 cm 3 . Find its diameter (in cm).
A
14B
56C
42D
28Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If ∠P = 45°, then find the value of (cosec R + 1/3).
A
(√3 + 2)/2√3B
(√3 + 2)/2C
(3√2 + 1)/3D
(2 + 2√3)/√3Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔPQR measure of angle Q is 90°. If cos P = 5/13, and PQ = 2.5 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side PR?
A
6B
6.5C
4D
5.6Question 74
GK
Recession is __________.
A
reduction in production and employment for want of sufficient demand for goodsB
rise in the cost of production, especially because of wage increaseC
increase in money supply without a matching increase in productionD
No option is correct.Question 75
GK
Who of the following is considered as the father of "Green Revolution" in the world?
A
Dr. Norman BorlaugB
Dr. MS SwaminathanC
Dr. Manmohan SinghD
Dr. Henry FordQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following minerals is not found in the plateau regions?
A
CoalB
Iron oreC
Mineral oilD
ManganeseQuestion 77
GK
Which are the two major rivers which emerge from the Amarkantak Plateau, but they flow in different directions?
A
Chambal and BetwaB
Chambal and SoneC
Narmada and SoneD
Narmada and BetwaQuestion 78
GK
The Saka Era was founded in the year________.
A
57 B.CB
78 A.DC
319 A.DD
248 A.DQuestion 79
GK
Which ruler of Vijayanagar allowed the Portuguese to build a church in his empire?
A
Venkat IIB
Achyut RaiC
ThirumalD
Krishna Deva RaiQuestion 80
GK
Anoushka Shankar is related to which musical instrument?
A
SitarB
TablaC
VeenaD
Mohan VeenaQuestion 81
GK
Which country, on 25 October 2017 announced that it will introduced a minimum wage for workers?
A
BahrinB
KuwaitC
OmanD
QatarQuestion 82
GK
Who is the winner of the third Indian Council for cultural Relations (ICCR) distinguished indologist award – 2017?
A
Hiroshi MaruiB
Owen KingC
Larry SlomanD
Peggy WhitsonQuestion 83
GK
Ping-pong Diplomacy is related to which of the following countries?
A
MyanmarB
JapanC
ChinaD
TaiwanQuestion 84
GK
What is the valency of magnesium?
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 85
GK
What is the general formula of Alkene?
A
C n H 2nB
C n H 2n+2C
C n H 2n–2D
C n H 2n–1Question 86
GK
According to Article 80 of Indian Constitution, Rajya Sabha can have a maximum strength of 250 members. Out of these 250 members how many are representatives of States and Union Territories?
A
230B
236C
238D
242Question 87
GK
Under which Article of Indian Constitution an emergency can be declared on the grounds of failure of constitutional machinery in the States?
A
Article 350B
Article 352C
Article 356D
Article 368Question 88
GK
During the day which process is the major driving force in the movement of water in the xylem?
A
Transpiration pullB
EvaporationC
SuctionD
TranslocationQuestion 89
GK
Which of the following part of plant cell, is selectively permeable?
A
Cell wallB
Cell membraneC
CytoplasmD
NucleusQuestion 90
GK
In September 2017, Link – IV Pipeline Canal of Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) Yojana was launched in ________.
A
Madhya PradeshB
RajasthanC
GujaratD
MaharashtraQuestion 91
GK
What is the name of world’s first artificial intelligence politician developed by New Zealand?
A
NICKB
PAULC
SAMD
TOMQuestion 92
GK
In October 2017, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) relaxed norms for information utilities. Listed Indian companies can now hold ______ of the paid-up equity share capital or total voting power rights in such firms.
A
80%B
90%C
100%D
50%Question 93
GK
9 January 2018, the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 amended some provisions of ________.
A
Companies Act, 1956B
Companies Act, 2011C
Companies Act, 2013D
Companies Act, 2014Question 94
GK
What is the heat generated (in J) in a heating element of resistance 1000 Ω when a current of 0.1 A passes through it for 25 seconds?
A
250B
2500C
125D
1250Question 95
GK
1 pascal equals 1 _________.
A
N m 2B
N m -2C
N mD
N m -1Question 96
GK
By volume, 78% of air is _________.
A
nitrogenB
oxygenC
hydrogenD
heliumQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, Max Verstappen raced in Formula One for Red Bull Racing. B) In 2017, Steve Smith captained the IPL team Rising Pune Supergiant. C) In 2017, Sergio Agüero played for the Premier League team Manchester City.
A
Only AB
A and CC
Both B and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, _______ provides tools for formatting like bold, italic, underline etc.
A
Standard tool barB
Menu barC
Formatting tool barD
Status bar