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
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'. 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
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. There is a cat ______ the house.
A
AtB
ForC
OfD
InQuestion 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
SoothingB
FizzingC
BuzzingD
RazzingQuestion 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
NoisyB
QuietC
RestrainedD
SilentQuestion 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
FamineB
OverflowC
DripD
FilterQuestion 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
CarefulB
FormalC
ExactD
Easy-goingQuestion 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
CivilB
SubmissiveC
PoliteD
ArrogantQuestion 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
QRPB
QPRC
RQPD
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. 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
InocculateB
InoculateC
InouclulateD
InoculaitQuestion 13
Comprehension
that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties,
A
NoB
NorC
NotD
NoneQuestion 14
Comprehension
we should tear each ____________ eyes out.
A
OthersB
Other'sC
OtherD
OtherwiseQuestion 15
Comprehension
We should not by ________ means all admit
A
AnythingB
AnybodyC
AnywaysD
AnyQuestion 16
Comprehension
but some of us would _______ mad with disgust
A
GoB
GoneC
GoingD
WentQuestion 17
Comprehension
our army is weak, _____________ the people who
A
IncludeB
IncludingC
IncludesD
IncludableQuestion 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
BolsterB
InvigorateC
WiltD
FortifyQuestion 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
ConcoctB
WhittleC
BegetD
ExigencyQuestion 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 beenB
Have already beingC
Has already beingD
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". You see a curtain of fog (hanged) low, suspended over the fresh green grass
A
HangsB
Were hangC
HangingD
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. 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
CBAB
ABCC
CABD
BCAQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
PetronageB
PatronagC
PetronagD
PatronageQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Person : House :: ? : ?
A
Aquarium : FishB
Lion : DenC
Nest : BirdD
Farmer : CropQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 14 : 200 :: 18 : ?
A
328B
340C
460D
350Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. RPQ : PNO :: JEK : ?
A
HDHB
HCIC
KGLD
KGMQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
RegisterB
PenC
PencilD
WriterQuestion 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 - 16B
13 - 18C
36 - 41D
23 - 26Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
TOJEB
VQLGC
XSNID
PKFBQuestion 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
54213B
42531C
35214D
12534Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 19, 26, 40, 61, ?, 124
A
89B
82C
65D
98Question 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
QRB
PHC
RSD
PQQuestion 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
20B
21C
19D
22Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Tribulations
A
BastionB
TrustC
RibbonD
SlitQuestion 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
55B
53C
52D
54Question 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
20B
48C
45D
42Question 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
3B
-8C
4D
6Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQQPPPPP, PPQQPPPP, PPPQQPPP, PPPPQQPP, PPPPPQQP, ________.
A
QQPPPPPPB
PQQPPPPPC
PPQQPPPPD
PPPPPPQQQuestion 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 WestB
8 km EastC
4 km EastD
8 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: 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 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 Reporters, circle represents Artists, triangle represents Mountain climbers and square represents Football players. Which set of letters represents Reporters who are Mountain climbers?
A
AHB
BGC
CFD
LMQuestion 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
YMAB
ZNBC
AOCD
BPDQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 3, 4, 6, 9, 13, ?
A
17B
20C
18D
21Question 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, 77B
76, 14, 34, 59C
20, 97, 40, 86D
11, 66, 24, 96Question 49
Arithmetic
Represent the 0.000256 in regular fraction.
A
4/15625B
2/15625C
16/15625D
8/15625Question 50
Arithmetic
Assume 57 + 59 + 109 = 0, then find the value of 57 3 + 59 3 + 109 3 .
A
1099701B
1099601C
1099801D
1098701Question 51
Arithmetic
What value of ‘p’ will satisfy the eqaution p/√540 = √240/p?
A
6B
10C
6√10D
√10Question 52
Arithmetic
If x = (√5 + 1)/(√5 - 1) and y = (√5 - 1)/(√5 + 1), then find the value of x 2 - y 2 .
A
√5B
2√5C
3√5D
4√5Question 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 : 1B
1 : 2C
2 : 1D
1 : 3Question 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
√3B
2√3C
3√3D
4√3Question 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
11B
45.75C
22.15D
52.25Question 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 : 3B
30 : 40 : 27C
45 : 48 : 100D
20 : 15 : 12Question 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, 4000B
12000, 8000C
15000, 5000D
18000, 2000Question 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 : 5B
31 : 4C
29 : 3D
44 : 7Question 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
976B
1024C
1188D
1276Question 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
9.21B
7C
7.53D
8.54Question 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
7230B
6120C
5840D
4820Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the simplified value of ∛3125 + 4∛25 + 3∛675?
A
18∛25B
5∛25C
9√125D
∛125Question 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
6B
12C
18D
8Question 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
540B
420C
480D
660Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year were the number of vacancies are lesser than that of the previous year?
A
2015B
2012C
2016D
2013Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference in the number of vacancies between the years 2015 and 2012?
A
55B
40C
50D
45Question 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
25B
15C
20D
10Question 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
336B
208C
168D
416Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the area (in cm 2 ) of a semi-circle of radius 21 cm.
A
1386B
960C
693D
1920Question 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
21B
70C
84D
63Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If ∠Z = 30°, then find the value of (sin X - 3/√2).
A
(√6 - 6)/2√2B
(√2 - √3)/√6C
-1/2D
(1 - 2√3)/2Question 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
30B
20C
26D
34Question 74
GK
Which of the following is NOT a measure of Human Development Index?
A
Life expectancyB
Sex ratioC
Literacy rateD
Gross enrolmentQuestion 75
GK
Which of the following is NOT correct?
A
Tenth Plan: 2002-07B
Third Plan: 1966-71C
First Plan: 1951-56D
Sixth Plan: 1980-85Question 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 LehB
Kalimpong and LhasaC
Chamba and SpitiD
Arunachal Pradesh and LhasaQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following Rajput dynasties is not related to Agnikul?
A
ParmarB
ChalukyaC
PratiharaD
ChandelaQuestion 79
GK
The famous Saint Chaitanya of Bengal was a contemporary of which of the following?
A
Alauddin Husain ShahB
AzamshahC
Sikandar ShahD
Mohammad ShahQuestion 80
GK
Which musical instrument Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play?
A
FluteB
TablaC
ShehnaiD
SarodQuestion 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
BurundiB
SyriaC
RussiaD
UkraineQuestion 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 RonaldoB
Gareth BaleC
Sergio RamosD
Karim BenzemaQuestion 83
GK
Myanmar is located in _________.
A
South AsiaB
South-east AsiaC
East AsiaD
South-west AsiaQuestion 84
GK
Isotopes have _______. I. Similar physical quantities and different chemical properties II. Different physical properties III. Similar chemical properties
A
Only I and IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 85
GK
Which substance is produced when alcohol is added with petrol and used as a fuel?
A
Only oxygenB
Only carbon-dioxideC
Only waterD
Carbon-dioxide and water bothQuestion 86
GK
Decisions made by the _______ are binding on all other courts in India.
A
Supreme Court of IndiaB
High Court of StatesC
District CourtD
No option is correct.Question 87
GK
74 th Constitutional Amendment Act gave Constitutional recognition to municipalities by adding ________.
A
Part IX-AB
Part XC
Part XID
Part XIVQuestion 88
GK
Epidermal cells of which part of the plant often secretes a waxy water resistant layer on their outer surface?
A
Aerial parts onlyB
Roots onlyC
Both aerial parts and rootsD
Neither aerial parts nor rootsQuestion 89
GK
On what basis Greek thinker Aristotle classified the animals for the first time?
A
HabitatB
SizeC
LocomotionD
FoodQuestion 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 SinhaB
Jayant SinhaC
Arun JaitleyD
Suresh PrabhuQuestion 91
GK
Which country has started constructing world’s biggest floating solar power plant in December 2017?
A
ChinaB
AustraliaC
South AfricaD
RussiaQuestion 92
GK
In October 2017, RBI fixed the cash loading limit per month to ________ for Prepaid Payment Instruments.
A
Rs. 10,000B
Rs. 50,000C
Rs. 75,000D
Rs. 1, 00,000Question 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. 16,80,000B
Rs. 20,80,000C
Rs. 25,80,000D
Rs. 10,80,000Question 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
50B
5000C
2500D
25Question 95
GK
The relative density of a substance is the _________.
A
Ratio of its density to the density of waterB
Ratio of the density of water to its densityC
Product of the density of water to its densityD
Ratio of the volume of water to its volumeQuestion 96
GK
________ is made up of smoke and fog.
A
CloudB
SmogC
FrostD
HazeQuestion 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 BB
Only CC
Both A and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, under character formatting _________ makes the character stand out by making them bold, Italic or both.
A
SizeB
Font colorC
EffectsD
Font style