SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

16 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'. My mother (1)/ told me (2)/ not to eat the junk food. (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'. Early marriages not only leads to high-population (1)/ and thwart the progress of our young population, (2)/ but also entail an enormous amount of trouble to young mothers. (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. There is a cat ______ the house.

A
At
B
For
C
Of
D
In
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 sound which is ______ to ears comes in the form of a melody.

A
Soothing
B
Fizzing
C
Buzzing
D
Razzing
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. Obstreperous

A
Noisy
B
Quiet
C
Restrained
D
Silent
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. Deluge

A
Famine
B
Overflow
C
Drip
D
Filter
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. Punctilious

A
Careful
B
Formal
C
Exact
D
Easy-going
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. Deferential

A
Civil
B
Submissive
C
Polite
D
Arrogant
Question 9
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Endothelial cells P: the damaged cell Q: restoring circulation to R: are useful in

A
QRP
B
QPR
C
RQP
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. The rascal cheated him out of his money.

A
His money was cheated out by the rascal.
B
He was cheated out of his money by the rascal.
C
He was cheated out of money by the rascal.
D
Money was cheated by the rascal of him.
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. “Stop!” shouted the Inspector to his men.

A
The Inspector shouted to his men to stop.
B
The Inspector asked them to stop.
C
The men were asked to stop by the Inspector.
D
The Inspector ask if men would stop.
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
Inocculate
B
Inoculate
C
Inouclulate
D
Inoculait
Question 13
Comprehension

that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties,

A
No
B
Nor
C
Not
D
None
Question 14
Comprehension

we should tear each ____________ eyes out.

A
Others
B
Other's
C
Other
D
Otherwise
Question 15
Comprehension

We should not by ________ means all admit

A
Anything
B
Anybody
C
Anyways
D
Any
Question 16
Comprehension

but some of us would _______ mad with disgust

A
Go
B
Gone
C
Going
D
Went
Question 17
Comprehension

our army is weak, _____________ the people who

A
Include
B
Including
C
Includes
D
Includable
Question 18
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Easier said than done

A
A task which is expected to be difficult turns out to be easy.
B
Intentionally tell some one that a difficult task is easy.
C
Be more easily talked about than put into practice.
D
Once a difficult task is done it feels easy.
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A red rag to a bull

A
A few inspirational words can do wonderful things.
B
An object, utterance, or act which is certain to provoke someone.
C
A signal or symbol used to warn a person.
D
All prepared and waiting for the signal to start.
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A plant, leaf, or flower becoming limp

A
Bolster
B
Invigorate
C
Wilt
D
Fortify
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps

A
Concoct
B
Whittle
C
Beget
D
Exigency
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". The report (has already been) given to the Board.

A
Have already been
B
Have already being
C
Has already being
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". You see a curtain of fog (hanged) low, suspended over the fresh green grass

A
Hangs
B
Were hang
C
Hanging
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. The 1980s saw the introduction A-of the gas lighter that we B-commonly use now, which has C-almost destroyed the match industry

A
CBA
B
ABC
C
CAB
D
BCA
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
Petronage
B
Patronag
C
Petronag
D
Patronage
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Person : House :: ? : ?

A
Aquarium : Fish
B
Lion : Den
C
Nest : Bird
D
Farmer : Crop
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 14 : 200 :: 18 : ?

A
328
B
340
C
460
D
350
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. RPQ : PNO :: JEK : ?

A
HDH
B
HCI
C
KGL
D
KGM
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Register
B
Pen
C
Pencil
D
Writer
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
11 - 16
B
13 - 18
C
36 - 41
D
23 - 26
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
TOJE
B
VQLG
C
XSNI
D
PKFB
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Circumstances 2. Circulate 3. Circumference 4. Circular 5. Circulation

A
54213
B
42531
C
35214
D
12534
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 19, 26, 40, 61, ?, 124

A
89
B
82
C
65
D
98
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. YZ, VW, ST, ?, MN

A
QR
B
PH
C
RS
D
PQ
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Mayank remembers that the examination is after 18 th December but before 21st December, while Suraj remembers that the examination is before 24 th December but after 19th December. On which date of December is the examination?

A
20
B
21
C
19
D
22
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Bastion
B
Trust
C
Ribbon
D
Slit
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “MATE” is written as “41” and “LION” is written as “52”. How is “TARM” written in that code language?

A
55
B
53
C
52
D
54
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '–' represents '+', '+' represents '×', '×' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '–'. Find out the answer to the following question. 13 ÷ 18 – 5 + 10 × 2 = ?

A
20
B
48
C
45
D
42
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 15 × 4 + 10 – 10 ÷ 14 = 10

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

If 18 $ 6 = 6, 8 $ 2 = 3 and 8 $ 4 = 2, then find the value of 18 $ 12 = ?

A
3
B
-8
C
4
D
6
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQQPPPPP, PPQQPPPP, PPPQQPPP, PPPPQQPP, PPPPPQQP, ________.

A
QQPPPPPP
B
PQQPPPPP
C
PPQQPPPP
D
PPPPPPQQ
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

A woman starts walking from her village to a town. She walks 4.5 km North, then turns West and walks 2 km, then turns South and walks 4.5 km, then turns to her right and walks 6 km. Where is she now with reference to her starting position?

A
4 km West
B
8 km East
C
4 km East
D
8 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: No shoes are boots. Statement II: No sneakers are shoes. Conclusion I: Some boots are sneakers. Conclusion II: All sneakers are boots.

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 Reporters, circle represents Artists, triangle represents Mountain climbers and square represents Football players. Which set of letters represents Reporters who are Mountain climbers?

A
AH
B
BG
C
CF
D
LM
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. HVJ, FTH, DRF, BPD, ?

A
YMA
B
ZNB
C
AOC
D
BPD
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 3, 4, 6, 9, 13, ?

A
17
B
20
C
18
D
21
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
(4, 12, 16)
B
(5, 15, 20)
C
(6, 18, 30)
D
(9, 27, 36)
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 ‘H’ can be represented by 31, 24 etc and ‘Q’ can be represented by 68, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘RAIN’. Matrix I 0 1 2 3 4 0 K B K B E 1 A K D J A 2 F G K M H 3 M H G I I 4 E L F B Matrix II 5 6 7 8 9 5 U Y Z S N 6 U Y S Q P 7 P R T X U 8 V V V U S 9 N R Q P T

A
20, 69, 31, 77
B
76, 14, 34, 59
C
20, 97, 40, 86
D
11, 66, 24, 96
Question 49
Arithmetic

Represent the 0.000256 in regular fraction.

A
4/15625
B
2/15625
C
16/15625
D
8/15625
Question 50
Arithmetic

Assume 57 + 59 + 109 = 0, then find the value of 57 3 + 59 3 + 109 3 .

A
1099701
B
1099601
C
1099801
D
1098701
Question 51
Arithmetic

What value of ‘p’ will satisfy the eqaution p/√540 = √240/p?

A
6
B
10
C
6√10
D
√10
Question 52
Arithmetic

If x = (√5 + 1)/(√5 - 1) and y = (√5 - 1)/(√5 + 1), then find the value of x 2 - y 2 .

A
√5
B
2√5
C
3√5
D
4√5
Question 53
Arithmetic

An equilateral triangle has sides of 10 cm each. Find the ratio of in-radius to the circum-radius of the triangle.

A
1 : 1
B
1 : 2
C
2 : 1
D
1 : 3
Question 54
Arithmetic

In a triangle ABC, the length of in-radius and circum-radius is 2 units and 6 units respectively. Find the distance (in units) between the in-center and circumcenter.

A
√3
B
2√3
C
3√3
D
4√3
Question 55
Arithmetic

The income of a person is Rs. 45000 and his expenditure is Rs. 33000. If his income is increased by 22% and expenditure in increased by 11%, then what will be the percentage increase in his savings?

A
11
B
45.75
C
22.15
D
52.25
Question 56
Arithmetic

If X : Y : Z = 3 : 4 : 5, then what will be the ratio of (X/Y) : (Y/Z) : (Z/X)?

A
5 : 4 : 3
B
30 : 40 : 27
C
45 : 48 : 100
D
20 : 15 : 12
Question 57
Arithmetic

Manish lent out Rs. 20000 in two parts. He put out first part at 6% and the second part at 8% interest. The yearly average interest comes out to be 6.4%. What are the amounts (in Rs.) that were lent at 6% and 8% respectively?

A
16000, 4000
B
12000, 8000
C
15000, 5000
D
18000, 2000
Question 58
Arithmetic

The average height of a school of 252 students is 48. If the average height of the boys is 51 and the average height of the girls is 30, then what will be the ratio of the total height of boys and the total height of girls respectively?

A
51 : 5
B
31 : 4
C
29 : 3
D
44 : 7
Question 59
Arithmetic

What is the difference (in Rs.) between compound interest (compounded annually) and simple interest for 3 years on a principal of Rs. 4000 at the rate of 30% per annum?

A
976
B
1024
C
1188
D
1276
Question 60
Arithmetic

Ramesh uses a weight of 930 gm instead of 1 kg and sells sugar on its cost price. What will be his profit percentage on selling 15 kg sugar?

A
9.21
B
7
C
7.53
D
8.54
Question 61
Arithmetic

A watch is sold at a discount of 62.5%. If the marked price of the watch is Rs. 16320, then what is the selling price (in Rs.) of the watch?

A
7230
B
6120
C
5840
D
4820
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the simplified value of ∛3125 + 4∛25 + 3∛675?

A
18∛25
B
5∛25
C
9√125
D
∛125
Question 63
Arithmetic

X boys can do a piece of work in 24 days. In how much time (in days), 2X boys will do half of the work?

A
6
B
12
C
18
D
8
Question 64
Arithmetic

Two trains are moving in the same direction at the speed of 35 km/hr and 71 km/hr. Time taken by faster train to cross a man sitting in the slower train is 48 seconds. What will be the length (in metres) of the faster train?

A
540
B
420
C
480
D
660
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which year were the number of vacancies are lesser than that of the previous year?

A
2015
B
2012
C
2016
D
2013
Question 66
Arithmetic

What was the difference in the number of vacancies between the years 2015 and 2012?

A
55
B
40
C
50
D
45
Question 67
Arithmetic

The number of vacancies in 2014 were greater than that in 2017 by ________.

A
116.70%
B
50%
C
200%
D
100%
Question 68
Arithmetic

The salary of a Sales officer in the company is Rs. 20,000, then what was the expense (in Rs. lakhs) due to salaries that had to be paid when posts were filled for the vacancies in the year 2015?

A
25
B
15
C
20
D
10
Question 69
Arithmetic

The length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 7 cm and 25 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm 2 ).

A
336
B
208
C
168
D
416
Question 70
Arithmetic

Find the area (in cm 2 ) of a semi-circle of radius 21 cm.

A
1386
B
960
C
693
D
1920
Question 71
Arithmetic

The curved surface area and the slant height of a right circular cone are 4070 cm 2 and 37 cm respectively. Find its diameter (in cm).

A
21
B
70
C
84
D
63
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If ∠Z = 30°, then find the value of (sin X - 3/√2).

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

In ΔDEF measure of angle E is 90°. If cos D = 8/17, and DE = 16 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side DF?

A
30
B
20
C
26
D
34
Question 74
GK

Which of the following is NOT a measure of Human Development Index?

A
Life expectancy
B
Sex ratio
C
Literacy rate
D
Gross enrolment
Question 75
GK

Which of the following is NOT correct?

A
Tenth Plan: 2002-07
B
Third Plan: 1966-71
C
First Plan: 1951-56
D
Sixth Plan: 1980-85
Question 76
GK

What percentage of the total area of lithosphere has the expansion of mountains?

A
Around 26-27%
B
Around 30-31%
C
Around 33-34%
D
Around 41-42%
Question 77
GK

Zoji La Pass connects which of the following two pairs?

A
Srinagar and Leh
B
Kalimpong and Lhasa
C
Chamba and Spiti
D
Arunachal Pradesh and Lhasa
Question 78
GK

Which of the following Rajput dynasties is not related to Agnikul?

A
Parmar
B
Chalukya
C
Pratihara
D
Chandela
Question 79
GK

The famous Saint Chaitanya of Bengal was a contemporary of which of the following?

A
Alauddin Husain Shah
B
Azamshah
C
Sikandar Shah
D
Mohammad Shah
Question 80
GK

Which musical instrument Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play?

A
Flute
B
Tabla
C
Shehnai
D
Sarod
Question 81
GK

Which of the following countries became the first to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) with effect from 27 October 2017?

A
Burundi
B
Syria
C
Russia
D
Ukraine
Question 82
GK

Name the Real Madrid footballer who has been awarded the Globe Soccer Award for 'The Best Player of the Year 2017'.

A
Cristiano Ronaldo
B
Gareth Bale
C
Sergio Ramos
D
Karim Benzema
Question 83
GK

Myanmar is located in _________.

A
South Asia
B
South-east Asia
C
East Asia
D
South-west Asia
Question 84
GK

Isotopes have _______. I. Similar physical quantities and different chemical properties II. Different physical properties III. Similar chemical properties

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 substance is produced when alcohol is added with petrol and used as a fuel?

A
Only oxygen
B
Only carbon-dioxide
C
Only water
D
Carbon-dioxide and water both
Question 86
GK

Decisions made by the _______ are binding on all other courts in India.

A
Supreme Court of India
B
High Court of States
C
District Court
D
No option is correct.
Question 87
GK

74 th Constitutional Amendment Act gave Constitutional recognition to municipalities by adding ________.

A
Part IX-A
B
Part X
C
Part XI
D
Part XIV
Question 88
GK

Epidermal cells of which part of the plant often secretes a waxy water resistant layer on their outer surface?

A
Aerial parts only
B
Roots only
C
Both aerial parts and roots
D
Neither aerial parts nor roots
Question 89
GK

On what basis Greek thinker Aristotle classified the animals for the first time?

A
Habitat
B
Size
C
Locomotion
D
Food
Question 90
GK

In October 2017, who launched ‘Sampoorna Bima Gram (SBG) Yojana’, which aims to expand the clientele base of postal life Insurance?

A
Manoj Sinha
B
Jayant Sinha
C
Arun Jaitley
D
Suresh Prabhu
Question 91
GK

Which country has started constructing world’s biggest floating solar power plant in December 2017?

A
China
B
Australia
C
South Africa
D
Russia
Question 92
GK

In October 2017, RBI fixed the cash loading limit per month to ________ for Prepaid Payment Instruments.

A
Rs. 10,000
B
Rs. 50,000
C
Rs. 75,000
D
Rs. 1, 00,000
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 revise the pension for Chief Justice of India to a maximum of how much amount per annum?

A
Rs. 16,80,000
B
Rs. 20,80,000
C
Rs. 25,80,000
D
Rs. 10,80,000
Question 94
GK

Find the potential energy gained by a body of mass 50 kg, if it is raised by 10 m. (use g = 10 m/s 2 )

A
50
B
5000
C
2500
D
25
Question 95
GK

The relative density of a substance is the _________.

A
Ratio of its density to the density of water
B
Ratio of the density of water to its density
C
Product of the density of water to its density
D
Ratio of the volume of water to its volume
Question 96
GK

________ is made up of smoke and fog.

A
Cloud
B
Smog
C
Frost
D
Haze
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, Dani Pedrosa raced in MotoGP for Yamaha. B) United Arab Emirates hosted the Badminton 2017 BWF World Senior Championships. C) Johanna Konta won the Tennis 2017 Miami Open Women's Singles.

A
Only B
B
Only C
C
Both A and C
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Word, under character formatting _________ makes the character stand out by making them bold, Italic or both.

A
Size
B
Font color
C
Effects
D
Font style