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
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'. 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
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 movie was an ______ watch.
A
interestingB
intuitiveC
interactiveD
incentiveQuestion 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
flowB
flyC
swimD
walkQuestion 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
CorruptB
HallowC
SanctifyD
HonourQuestion 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
CreamyB
DirtyC
SpotlessD
GreedyQuestion 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
StrayB
StayC
DeviateD
DriftQuestion 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
FreshB
WeakC
PaleD
TireQuestion 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
PRQB
QRPC
RQPD
PQRQuestion 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
ReferredB
RaferredC
RefferredD
RaeferredQuestion 13
Comprehension
social sphere _____________ around us.
A
revolvesB
revolveC
revolvingD
revolutionQuestion 14
Comprehension
slightly more ___________, when we start
A
clinicallyB
clinicsC
clinicD
clinicalQuestion 15
Comprehension
in visual terms, rather ________ emotive cues
A
thenB
thanC
thatD
whichQuestion 16
Comprehension
And _____________ that happens we are motivated
A
whyB
whereC
whomD
whenQuestion 17
Comprehension
those parts of ____________ that we know
A
ourB
weC
ourselvesD
usQuestion 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
HedonisticB
DecadentC
EffeteD
AsceticQuestion 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
SuffrageB
FetterC
TetherD
CoerceQuestion 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 goneB
have goingC
had wentD
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 lost our self-confidence and pride when the marks (were read) out in class.
A
is readB
was readC
were readingD
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. Children now prefer A-online gaming in the air-conditioned B-rooms of their homes to C-sweating it out on the playground
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
hibarnateB
hibernatC
hibernateD
hibarnatQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Flag : Nation :: ? : ?
A
Consumer : ClothesB
Danger : RedC
Uniform : SchoolD
Go : GreenQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 9 : 81 :: 8 : ?
A
64B
36C
81D
45Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. KMO : PRT :: LNP : ?
A
QSUB
RTVC
QTVD
RSUQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Trouser – GarmentB
Ostrich – BirdC
Table – FurnitureD
Stationery – PenQuestion 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 – 16B
23 – 28C
21 – 26D
14 – 16Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
GHJMB
PQSVC
MNPRD
STVYQuestion 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
42315B
31245C
12435D
23451Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 11, 14, 19, 22, 27, ?
A
32B
31C
30D
33Question 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
MNB
LMC
MPD
STQuestion 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
30B
50C
25D
35Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Elephant
A
HandB
LeapC
AntD
PentQuestion 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
33B
35C
37D
40Question 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
1B
43C
49D
2Question 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
18B
7C
10D
17Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XXXXXXx, XXXXXxX, XXXXxXX, XXXxXXX, XXxXXXX, ________.
A
xXXXXXXB
XXXXXXxC
XxXXXXXD
XXXXXxXQuestion 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 SouthB
16 m NorthC
16 m SouthD
6 m NorthQuestion 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 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 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
GHB
IGC
IGHD
GQuestion 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
CQBB
AOZC
HRBD
BPAQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 107, 104, 100, 95, ?, 82
A
87B
89C
85D
83Question 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, 22B
42, 66, 34, 87C
22, 79, 44, 85D
33, 76, 42, 95Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the remainder, when (37 + 57 + 78 + 75 + 179) is divided by 17
A
1B
2C
5D
7Question 50
Arithmetic
If (1/2.315) = 0.4319, find the value of (1/0.0002315).
A
4319B
2315C
431.9D
231.5Question 51
Arithmetic
What is the value of ‘x’ in \(2\sqrt {3x} - 5\sqrt {27x} + \sqrt {108x} = - 21\) ?
A
0.33B
1C
3D
9Question 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√3C
12√3D
18√3Question 55
Arithmetic
If A is 40% less than B, then B is how much percentage more than A?
A
72.33B
60C
40D
66.66Question 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
50B
65C
55D
70Question 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 ∶ 4B
8 ∶ 5C
6 ∶ 5D
5 ∶ 3Question 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
26B
30.5C
31.66D
35Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
195B
210C
180D
130Question 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 ∶ 21B
25 ∶ 9C
100 ∶ 63D
25 ∶ 21Question 62
Arithmetic
What will be the value of that smallest positive integer N, such that \(\sqrt {291N} \) is an integer?
A
2B
4C
6D
8Question 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
100B
90C
60D
120Question 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
53B
57.6C
60.4D
64.8Question 65
Arithmetic
Which division scored the second lowest marks?
A
CB
FC
DD
BQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of average marks scored by Division D to Division G?
A
5 ∶ 6B
15 ∶ 11C
11 ∶ 15D
6 ∶ 5Question 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
136B
31C
68D
62Question 70
Arithmetic
The circumference of a circle is 66 cm. Find its radius (in cm).
A
21B
10.5C
4.5D
9Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 14 cm and height 8 cm.
A
308B
352C
327D
371Question 72
Arithmetic
∆DEF is right angled at E. If ∠F = 45°, then find the value of (tanD - √3/2).
A
-√3/2B
-1/2√3C
(2 - √3)/2D
(3√3 - 1)/3Question 73
Arithmetic
∆UVW is right angled at V. If cosU = 8/17, then what is the value of sinW?
A
15/17B
17/8C
8/17D
17/15Question 74
GK
Today ________ are seen as personal accessory - portable, powerful and simple to operate.
A
E-mailB
e-businessC
e-contentD
ComputersQuestion 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 BB
B and CC
A, B and CD
None of theseQuestion 76
GK
The boundaries of the plates of the earth's _________ are the weak zones known as seismic or fault zones.
A
crustB
coreC
kernelD
pithQuestion 77
GK
The gravitational force of attraction between two bodies is ________ the distance between the two bodies.
A
Inversely proportional to theB
Directly proportional to the square ofC
Inversely proportional to the square ofD
Directly proportional to theQuestion 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
12.5B
27.5C
25D
55Question 79
GK
In January 2018, who notified the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017?
A
Ministry of FinanceB
Ministry of Corporate AffairsC
Ministry of Commerce and IndustryD
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 BanksB
Small Finance BanksC
NBFCsD
Regional Rural BanksQuestion 81
GK
Which country has developed world’s first artificial intelligence politician named SAM?
A
BritainB
New ZealandC
Saudi ArabiaD
IsraelQuestion 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
65000B
83000C
1,00,000D
50000Question 83
GK
Which of the following is NOT a feature found in almost every cell?
A
Cell wallB
Plasma membraneC
NucleusD
CytoplasmQuestion 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
HeparinB
LymphC
PlateletD
ProteinQuestion 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 348B
Article 352C
Article 356D
Article 360Question 86
GK
The constitution of India refers to the budget as the ________.
A
Annual Financial StatementB
Money BillC
Finance BillD
Annual Money StatementQuestion 87
GK
Saturated carbon compounds can form which types of chain structures? I. Straight chain II. Branched-chain
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 88
GK
An atom can achieve octet by ______. I. Sharing electron II. Gaining electron III. Losing electron
A
Only I and IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 89
GK
“Golden Land” is a popular sobriquet of which of the following country?
A
ChinaB
BhutanC
MyanmarD
Sri LankaQuestion 90
GK
Which film won the Oscar Awards 2017 for the best picture category?
A
La La LandB
The Sales ManC
Manchester by the seaD
Moon LightQuestion 91
GK
How many agreements have been signed by India and Israel in July 2017?
A
5B
7C
9D
11Question 92
GK
Which one of the pairs of folk dance and state is NOT correctly matched?
A
Ghoomar - HaryanaB
Tamasha - MaharashtraC
Kajri - Uttar PradeshD
Baul - West BengalQuestion 93
GK
Which of the following range is known as 'Sahyadri'?
A
SatpuraB
Western GhatsC
Eastern GhatsD
AravaliQuestion 94
GK
Where is located the most active volcano in the world?
A
Around the Atlantic OceanB
Around the Pacific OceanC
Around the Indian OceanD
Around the Arctic OceanQuestion 95
GK
Which of the following movements is related to the Teenkathiya system?
A
Tebhaga MovementB
Kheda SatyagrahaC
Champaran SatyagrahaD
Bardoli SatyagrahaQuestion 96
GK
The famous Kosijura Case of Bengal happened in whose reign?
A
Warren HastingsB
Lord CornwallisC
John ShoreD
WellesleyQuestion 97
GK
Economic Survey is published by ________.
A
Government of IndiaB
Indian Statistical InstituteC
Ministry of FinanceD
Planning CommissionQuestion 98
GK
The term "Smart Money" broadly refers to ________.
A
Foreign currencyB
Credit CardsC
Internet bankingD
Travellers’ cheques