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
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'. 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
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 big tree was _________ the lake.

A
In
B
Within
C
Across
D
Off
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. _________ people in slum areas have access to toilets even in Delhi.

A
The little
B
Few
C
Little
D
Every
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. Heretic

A
Faithful
B
Cynic
C
Loyalist
D
Righteous
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. Covenant

A
Difference
B
Conversation
C
Bond
D
Devotion
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. Lechery

A
Lust
B
Binge
C
Excess
D
Benevolence
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. Inhibit

A
Check
B
Stop
C
Frustrate
D
Allow
Question 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
RPQ
B
PQR
C
QPR
D
PRQ
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. 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
Camouflage
B
Cameousflage
C
Camouflege
D
Camioflaeg
Question 13
Comprehension

Righteousness and __________, and therefore of Brotherhood,

A
Judge
B
Judgments
C
Justice
D
Judiciary
Question 14
Comprehension

Peace, of __________, cannot be built up u

A
Happy
B
Happier
C
Happiest
D
Happiness
Question 15
Comprehension

elements are removed _______3_______ have brought

A
What
B
When
C
Which
D
Where
Question 16
Comprehension

crashing about our ears. ______4___________ is it necessary

A
If
B
Because
C
Why
D
Therefore
Question 17
Comprehension

appointed end, and that _______________ premature peace

A
Not
B
Or
C
No
D
Never
Question 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
Asunder
B
Chafe
C
Gelid
D
Nippy
Question 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
Ephemeral
B
Immortal
C
Incessant
D
Perennial
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 case in point is Sydney, Australia, where last year more than 8,000 pedestrians (is fined) for illegally crossing city streets.

A
Was fined
B
Were fined
C
Were being fine
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". We (have been) away for a long time, you know, and so we're anxious to get home again.

A
Has been
B
Is been
C
Have being
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. Inform all the other A-would be punished B-giving them a lift too C-officers that anyone

A
CAB
B
BCA
C
CBA
D
BAC
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
Scentillate
B
Scintilate
C
Scintillate
D
Scentilate
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Court : Lawyer : : ? : ?

A
Restaurant : Waiter
B
Doctor : Hospital
C
Carnivorous : Lion
D
Servant : House
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 48 : 196 : : 52 : ?

A
184
B
198
C
212
D
238
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. GSR : HTP : : ? : ?

A
KTU : LUW
B
CLK : DNL
C
SPM : TRO
D
RJH : SKF
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Odometer
B
Thermometer
C
Degree
D
Barometer
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

A
23 – 529
B
19 – 361
C
11 – 121
D
17 – 269
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
DKR
B
JQX
C
IPT
D
LSZ
Question 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
51234
B
54123
C
12543
D
34521
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 9, 9, 18, 54, 216, ?

A
1020
B
1080
C
636
D
740
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. AN, CQ, ET, ?, IZ

A
HX
B
GL
C
NW
D
GW
Question 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-West
B
3  \(\sqrt {43} \) , South-East
C
2 \(\sqrt {74} \) , South-West
D
2 \(\sqrt {74} \) , South-East
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Rage
B
Approach
C
Rent
D
Cheap
Question 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
lip
B
fi
C
hu
D
ma
Question 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
12
B
14
C
18
D
26
Question 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
80
B
30
C
50
D
90
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABCABcABC, ABCAbCABC, ABCaBCABC, ABcABCABC, AbCABCABC, _________.

A
ABCABCaBC
B
aBCABCABC
C
ABCABcABC
D
ABCAbCABC
Question 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 East
B
0.5 km West
C
0.5 km East
D
5.5 km West
Question 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 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 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
DCB
B
BEF
C
HEF
D
DEH
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. RPK, TSM, VVO, XYQ, ?

A
ZBS
B
APQ
C
ACT
D
YAR
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 8, 16, 43, 107, 232, ?

A
342
B
448
C
248
D
528
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, 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, 77
B
14, 99, 34, 66
C
24, 68, 43, 79
D
43, 58, 24, 55
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the average of all prime numbers from 1 to 50.

A
21.867
B
22.857
C
23.887
D
24.867
Question 50
Arithmetic

Find the least number among \(\frac{5}{9},\;\sqrt {\frac{9}{{49}}} ,\;0.43\) and \({\left( {0.7} \right)^2}\) .

A
5/9
B
(0.7) 2
C
\(\sqrt {\frac{9}{{49}}} \)
D
0.43
Question 51
Arithmetic

For the figure given below, fnd the angle OAB (in degrees).

A
25
B
50
C
75
D
90
Question 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
20
B
40
C
100
D
50
Question 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
11880
B
12360
C
9900
D
10240
Question 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
35
B
28
C
42
D
24
Question 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
45
B
60
C
40
D
55
Question 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
24
B
18
C
20
D
22
Question 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
33.33
B
25
C
37.5
D
16.66
Question 60
Arithmetic

If √20 + √125 = 15.65, then what is the value of √45 + √5?

A
6.98
B
8.94
C
9.98
D
11.27
Question 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
30
B
50
C
45
D
42
Question 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
400
B
450
C
480
D
500
Question 63
Arithmetic

If \(3\sqrt 7 + \sqrt {343} = 26.45\) , then find the value of \(\sqrt {252} + 20\sqrt 7 \)

A
39.4
B
68.77
C
56.8
D
92.3
Question 64
Arithmetic

If \(\frac{y}{{x}}=\frac{1}{{3}}\) then find the value of  \(\frac{x^2+y^2}{{x^2-y^2}}\)

A
5/3
B
2/5
C
4/5
D
5/4
Question 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
20
B
15
C
10
D
25
Question 66
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing number of seats of party F is ________ degrees.

A
60
B
90
C
81
D
100
Question 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
400
B
300
C
450
D
360
Question 68
Arithmetic

Which party has the second highest seats?

A
F
B
G
C
A
D
D
Question 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
2.5
B
10
C
5
D
7.5
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the circumference of a circle is 44 cm, then what must be its area (in cm²)?

A
308
B
240
C
154
D
480
Question 71
Arithmetic

The volume of a hemisphere is 5749.33 cm 3 . Find its diameter (in cm).

A
14
B
56
C
42
D
28
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If ∠P = 45°, then find the value of (cosec R + 1/3).

A
(√3 + 2)/2√3
B
(√3 + 2)/2
C
(3√2 + 1)/3
D
(2 + 2√3)/√3
Question 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
6
B
6.5
C
4
D
5.6
Question 74
GK

Recession is __________.

A
reduction in production and employment for want of sufficient demand for goods
B
rise in the cost of production, especially because of wage increase
C
increase in money supply without a matching increase in production
D
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 Borlaug
B
Dr. MS Swaminathan
C
Dr. Manmohan Singh
D
Dr. Henry Ford
Question 76
GK

Which of the following minerals is not found in the plateau regions?

A
Coal
B
Iron ore
C
Mineral oil
D
Manganese
Question 77
GK

Which are the two major rivers which emerge from the Amarkantak Plateau, but they flow in different directions?

A
Chambal and Betwa
B
Chambal and Sone
C
Narmada and Sone
D
Narmada and Betwa
Question 78
GK

The Saka Era was founded in the year________.

A
57 B.C
B
78 A.D
C
319 A.D
D
248 A.D
Question 79
GK

Which ruler of Vijayanagar allowed the Portuguese to build a church in his empire?

A
Venkat II
B
Achyut Rai
C
Thirumal
D
Krishna Deva Rai
Question 80
GK

Anoushka Shankar is related to which musical instrument?

A
Sitar
B
Tabla
C
Veena
D
Mohan Veena
Question 81
GK

Which country, on 25 October 2017 announced that it will introduced a minimum wage for workers?

A
Bahrin
B
Kuwait
C
Oman
D
Qatar
Question 82
GK

Who is the winner of the third Indian Council for cultural Relations (ICCR) distinguished indologist award – 2017?

A
Hiroshi Marui
B
Owen King
C
Larry Sloman
D
Peggy Whitson
Question 83
GK

Ping-pong Diplomacy is related to which of the following countries?

A
Myanmar
B
Japan
C
China
D
Taiwan
Question 84
GK

What is the valency of magnesium?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 85
GK

What is the general formula of Alkene?

A
C n H 2n
B
C n H 2n+2
C
C n H 2n–2
D
C n H 2n–1
Question 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
230
B
236
C
238
D
242
Question 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 350
B
Article 352
C
Article 356
D
Article 368
Question 88
GK

During the day which process is the major driving force in the movement of water in the xylem?

A
Transpiration pull
B
Evaporation
C
Suction
D
Translocation
Question 89
GK

Which of the following part of plant cell, is selectively permeable?

A
Cell wall
B
Cell membrane
C
Cytoplasm
D
Nucleus
Question 90
GK

In September 2017, Link – IV Pipeline Canal of Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) Yojana was launched in ________.

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Rajasthan
C
Gujarat
D
Maharashtra
Question 91
GK

What is the name of world’s first artificial intelligence politician developed by New Zealand?

A
NICK
B
PAUL
C
SAM
D
TOM
Question 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, 1956
B
Companies Act, 2011
C
Companies Act, 2013
D
Companies Act, 2014
Question 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
250
B
2500
C
125
D
1250
Question 95
GK

1 pascal equals 1 _________.

A
N m 2
B
N m -2
C
N m
D
N m -1
Question 96
GK

By volume, 78% of air is _________.

A
nitrogen
B
oxygen
C
hydrogen
D
helium
Question 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 A
B
A and C
C
Both B and C
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Word, _______ provides tools for formatting like bold, italic, underline etc.

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