SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

16 Mar 2018 • Shift 2

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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'. All the (1)/ furnitures also (2)/ burn down by the fire. (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'. Le Duc Tho, chosen for the 1973 Peace Prize for his (1)/ act in the Paris Peace Accords, declined, stating (2)/ that there was no actual peace in Vietnam. (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 movie was an ______ watch.

A
interesting
B
intuitive
C
interactive
D
incentive
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. We do not create enough space in our lives for the inspiration to ______ in.

A
flow
B
fly
C
swim
D
walk
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. Defile

A
Corrupt
B
Hallow
C
Sanctify
D
Honour
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. Cruddy

A
Creamy
B
Dirty
C
Spotless
D
Greedy
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. Digress

A
Stray
B
Stay
C
Deviate
D
Drift
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. Haggard

A
Fresh
B
Weak
C
Pale
D
Tire
Question 9
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Tarapur agreement guaranteed supplies of P: Tarapur reactors for entire life Q: enriched uranium fuel from R: the US for running the

A
PRQ
B
QRP
C
RQP
D
PQR
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. Viraat threw the stone.

A
The stone got threw by Viraat.
B
The stone is thrown by Viraat.
C
The stone thrown by Viraat.
D
The stone was thrown by Viraat.
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. “You have all done very badly!” remarked the mother.

A
The mother asked if they have done badly.
B
The mother remarked that they have did it badly.
C
The mother said that they had done badly.
D
The mother remarked that they had all done very badly.
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
Referred
B
Raferred
C
Refferred
D
Raeferred
Question 13
Comprehension

social sphere _____________ around us.

A
revolves
B
revolve
C
revolving
D
revolution
Question 14
Comprehension

slightly more ___________, when we start

A
clinically
B
clinics
C
clinic
D
clinical
Question 15
Comprehension

in visual terms, rather ________ emotive cues

A
then
B
than
C
that
D
which
Question 16
Comprehension

And _____________ that happens we are motivated

A
why
B
where
C
whom
D
when
Question 17
Comprehension

those parts of ____________ that we know

A
our
B
we
C
ourselves
D
us
Question 18
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Be under no illusions

A
Not be duped by a cheater.
B
Get out of a magic spell.
C
Don’t have the habit of daydreaming.
D
Be fully aware of the true state of affairs.
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Level playing field

A
A game played where the weaker side is given an advantage to make it a fair fight.
B
A situation in which everyone has a fair and equal chance of succeeding.
C
A game where you progress level by level.
D
A game which appears unfair but is actually fair.
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons

A
Hedonistic
B
Decadent
C
Effete
D
Ascetic
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. The right to vote in political elections

A
Suffrage
B
Fetter
C
Tether
D
Coerce
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". With all this my mind wandered back to my brother who (had gone) to play basketball.

A
have gone
B
have going
C
had went
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 lost our self-confidence and pride when the marks (were read) out in class.

A
is read
B
was read
C
were reading
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. Children now prefer A-online gaming in the air-conditioned B-rooms of their homes to C-sweating it out on the playground

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
hibarnate
B
hibernat
C
hibernate
D
hibarnat
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Flag : Nation :: ? : ?

A
Consumer : Clothes
B
Danger : Red
C
Uniform : School
D
Go : Green
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 9 : 81 :: 8 : ?

A
64
B
36
C
81
D
45
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. KMO : PRT :: LNP : ?

A
QSU
B
RTV
C
QTV
D
RSU
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Trouser – Garment
B
Ostrich – Bird
C
Table – Furniture
D
Stationery – Pen
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
11 – 16
B
23 – 28
C
21 – 26
D
14 – 16
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
GHJM
B
PQSV
C
MNPR
D
STVY
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Scarecrow 2. Scenery 3. Satisfied 4. Shallow 5. Spelling

A
42315
B
31245
C
12435
D
23451
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 11, 14, 19, 22, 27, ?

A
32
B
31
C
30
D
33
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. SH, QJ, OL, ?, KP

A
MN
B
LM
C
MP
D
ST
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Among four cars, weight of T1 is twice the weight of T2. Weight of T3 is half of the weight of T2. T4 is 25 kg heavier than T2, but 25 kg lighter than T1. What is the difference (in kg) between the weight of T4 and T3?

A
30
B
50
C
25
D
35
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Hand
B
Leap
C
Ant
D
Pent
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “LAND” is written as “33” and “TURN” is written as “75”. How is “MALE” written in that code language?

A
33
B
35
C
37
D
40
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '–' represents '+', '+' represents '×', '×' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '–'. Find out the answer to the following question. 7 ÷ 10 – 15 + 6 × 18 = ?

A
1
B
43
C
49
D
2
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 3 + 4 – 25 ÷ 2 × 12 = 41

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

If 20 & 60 = 8, 40 & 80 = 12 and 10 & 20 = 3, then find the value of 20 & 50 = ?

A
18
B
7
C
10
D
17
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XXXXXXx, XXXXXxX, XXXXxXX, XXXxXXX, XXxXXXX, ________.

A
xXXXXXX
B
XXXXXXx
C
XxXXXXX
D
XXXXXxX
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

X and Y are two children playing a game. They start from the same point. X walks 11 m North, then turns to his right and walks 21 m. At the same time, Y walks 11 m East, then turns South and walks 5 m, then turns to his left and walks 10 m. Where is Y now with respect to the position of X?

A
6 m South
B
16 m North
C
16 m South
D
6 m North
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 clouds are fog Statement II: All clouds are mist Conclusion I: Some fog are mist Conclusion II: All mist are fog

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 Psychologists, circle represents Curators, triangle represents Comedians and square represents Indians. Which set of letters represents Indians who are both Curators as well as Psychologists?

A
GH
B
IG
C
IGH
D
G
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. HVG, FTE, DRC, ?, ZNY

A
CQB
B
AOZ
C
HRB
D
BPA
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 107, 104, 100, 95, ?, 82

A
87
B
89
C
85
D
83
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
(14, 29, 30)
B
(17, 35, 36)
C
(15, 32, 33)
D
(21, 43, 44)
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 ‘I’ can be represented by 30, 42 etc and ‘W’ can be represented by 87, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘MATH’. Matrix I Matrix II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C C I G G 5 Y V P N Z 1 D L K J M 6 R Z V T X 2 I F H E C 7 Y N Q S S 3 I D L H F 8 Q X W Q U 4 A D I A C 9 Z W S T N

A
14, 43, 98, 22
B
42, 66, 34, 87
C
22, 79, 44, 85
D
33, 76, 42, 95
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the remainder, when (37 + 57 + 78 + 75 + 179) is divided by 17

A
1
B
2
C
5
D
7
Question 50
Arithmetic

If (1/2.315) = 0.4319, find the value of (1/0.0002315).

A
4319
B
2315
C
431.9
D
231.5
Question 51
Arithmetic

What is the value of ‘x’ in \(2\sqrt {3x} - 5\sqrt {27x} + \sqrt {108x} = - 21\) ?

A
0.33
B
1
C
3
D
9
Question 52
Arithmetic

What is the simplified form of \(\sqrt {\frac{{64}}{{288}}} ?\)

A
\(\frac{{\sqrt 2 }}{3}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)
D
\(\frac{3}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)
Question 53
Arithmetic

In a triangle, one of the angles is three times the smallest and another is two times the smallest angle. Calculate the smallest angle.

A
60°
B
30°
C
90°
D
45°
Question 54
Arithmetic

If the in-radius of an equilateral triangle is 3 cm. Calculate the perimeter (in cm) of the equilateral triangle.

A
6√3 
B
3√3
C
12√3
D
18√3
Question 55
Arithmetic

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

A
72.33
B
60
C
40
D
66.66
Question 56
Arithmetic

The ratio of two numbers is 5 ∶ 9 and their difference is 44. What will be the smaller number among both the numbers?

A
50
B
65
C
55
D
70
Question 57
Arithmetic

In a mixture of 45 litres, the ratio of liquid A and liquid B is 7 ∶ 2. If 11 litres of liquid B is added to the mixture, then what will be the ratio of liquid A and liquid B in the new mixture?

A
7 ∶ 4
B
8 ∶ 5
C
6 ∶ 5
D
5 ∶ 3
Question 58
Arithmetic

If the population of a town increases by 25% in the first year and increases by 36% in the second year, then what is the average rate (in percentage)of increase in the population?

A
26
B
30.5
C
31.66
D
35
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs 10000 becomes Rs 14641 when invested at compound interest at the yearly interest rate of 20% per annum. If the compounding is done half yearly, then for how many years was the sum invested?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 60
Arithmetic

A person sells wheat at a profit of 30%. If he reduces its selling price by Rs. 60, then he suffers a loss of 10%. What was the initial selling price (in Rs.) of the wheat?

A
195
B
210
C
180
D
130
Question 61
Arithmetic

If two successive discounts of 30% and 10% are given, then what will be the ratio of marked price to selling price?

A
50 ∶ 21
B
25 ∶ 9
C
100 ∶ 63
D
25 ∶ 21
Question 62
Arithmetic

What will be the value of that smallest positive integer N, such that \(\sqrt {291N} \) is an integer?

A
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
Question 63
Arithmetic

U, V, and W together can make a chair in 20 minutes. U and V together can make it in 25 minutes. How much time (in minutes) will W take to make the chair alone?

A
100
B
90
C
60
D
120
Question 64
Arithmetic

Two trains are moving in opposite directions with the same speed. If the length of each train is 144 metres and they cross each other in 9 seconds, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of each train?

A
53
B
57.6
C
60.4
D
64.8
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which division scored the second lowest marks?

A
C
B
F
C
D
D
B
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of average marks scored by Division D to Division G?

A
5 ∶ 6
B
15 ∶ 11
C
11 ∶ 15
D
6 ∶ 5
Question 67
Arithmetic

Marks of division F were greater than that of Division C by _________

A
125%
B
50%
C
55.5%
D
44.4%
Question 68
Arithmetic

If all students of Division C lost 10 marks each for cheating in the test then their new average marks would decrease by how much?

A
25%
B
10%
C
20%
D
15%
Question 69
Arithmetic

If the length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 10 cm and 26 cm respectively, then find its perimeter (in cm).

A
136
B
31
C
68
D
62
Question 70
Arithmetic

The circumference of a circle is 66 cm. Find its radius (in cm).

A
21
B
10.5
C
4.5
D
9
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 14 cm and height 8 cm.

A
308
B
352
C
327
D
371
Question 72
Arithmetic

∆DEF is right angled at E. If ∠F = 45°, then find the value of (tanD - √3/2).

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

∆UVW is right angled at V. If cosU = 8/17, then what is the value of sinW?

A
15/17
B
17/8
C
8/17
D
17/15
Question 74
GK

Today ________ are seen as personal accessory - portable, powerful and simple to operate.

A
E-mail
B
e-business
C
e-content
D
Computers
Question 75
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Sandeep Narwal played for Bengaluru Bulls. B) Alexander Norén won the Golf 2017 BMW PGA Championship. C) In 2017, Michael Carrick captained the Premier League team Manchester City.

A
Only B
B
B and C
C
A, B and C
D
None of these
Question 76
GK

The boundaries of the plates of the earth's _________ are the weak zones known as seismic or fault zones.

A
crust
B
core
C
kernel
D
pith
Question 77
GK

The gravitational force of attraction between two bodies is ________ the distance between the two bodies.

A
Inversely proportional to the
B
Directly proportional to the square of
C
Inversely proportional to the square of
D
Directly proportional to the
Question 78
GK

Find the acceleration (in m/s 2 ) of a body which accelerates from 15 m/s to 40 m/s in 2 seconds.

A
12.5
B
27.5
C
25
D
55
Question 79
GK

In January 2018, who notified the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017?

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D
Ministry of Information and Technology (IT)
Question 80
GK

As per the guidelines issued by the RBI in September 2017, all Peer-to-Peer lending (P2P) platforms will be treated as ________.

A
Payment Banks
B
Small Finance Banks
C
NBFCs
D
Regional Rural Banks
Question 81
GK

Which country has developed world’s first artificial intelligence politician named SAM?

A
Britain
B
New Zealand
C
Saudi Arabia
D
Israel
Question 82
GK

In October 2017, the biggest ever highway project was launched in India. It aims to develop approximately how many kilometers of roads by the year 2022?

A
65000
B
83000
C
1,00,000
D
50000
Question 83
GK

Which of the following is NOT a feature found in almost every cell?

A
Cell wall
B
Plasma membrane
C
Nucleus
D
Cytoplasm
Question 84
GK

Some amount of plasma, proteins, and blood cells escape through the pores present in the walls of capillaries into the intercellular spaces in the tissue and form _________.

A
Heparin
B
Lymph
C
Platelet
D
Protein
Question 85
GK

Under which Article of Indian Constitution an emergency can be declared on the grounds of war, or external aggression or armed rebellion?

A
Article 348
B
Article 352
C
Article 356
D
Article 360
Question 86
GK

The constitution of India refers to the budget as the ________.

A
Annual Financial Statement
B
Money Bill
C
Finance Bill
D
Annual Money Statement
Question 87
GK

Saturated carbon compounds can form which types of chain structures? I. Straight chain II. Branched-chain

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 88
GK

An atom can achieve octet by ______. I. Sharing electron II. Gaining electron III. Losing electron

A
Only I and II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 89
GK

“Golden Land” is a popular sobriquet of which of the following country?

A
China
B
Bhutan
C
Myanmar
D
Sri Lanka
Question 90
GK

Which film won the Oscar Awards 2017 for the best picture category?

A
La La Land
B
The Sales Man
C
Manchester by the sea
D
Moon Light
Question 91
GK

How many agreements have been signed by India and Israel in July 2017?

A
5
B
7
C
9
D
11
Question 92
GK

Which one of the pairs of folk dance and state is NOT correctly matched?

A
Ghoomar - Haryana
B
Tamasha - Maharashtra
C
Kajri - Uttar Pradesh
D
Baul - West Bengal
Question 93
GK

Which of the following range is known as 'Sahyadri'?

A
Satpura
B
Western Ghats
C
Eastern Ghats
D
Aravali
Question 94
GK

Where is located the most active volcano in the world?

A
Around the Atlantic Ocean
B
Around the Pacific Ocean
C
Around the Indian Ocean
D
Around the Arctic Ocean
Question 95
GK

Which of the following movements is related to the Teenkathiya system?

A
Tebhaga Movement
B
Kheda Satyagraha
C
Champaran Satyagraha
D
Bardoli Satyagraha
Question 96
GK

The famous Kosijura Case of Bengal happened in whose reign?

A
Warren Hastings
B
Lord Cornwallis
C
John Shore
D
Wellesley
Question 97
GK

Economic Survey is published by ________.

A
Government of India
B
Indian Statistical Institute
C
Ministry of Finance
D
Planning Commission
Question 98
GK

The term "Smart Money" broadly refers to ________.

A
Foreign currency
B
Credit Cards
C
Internet banking
D
Travellers’ cheques