SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

16 Mar 2018 • Shift 3

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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'. The car (1)/ usually stands (2)/ besides the tree. (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'. The salaried class may feel hard done by (1)/ and the young may not seeing a swift surge in (2)/ employment opportunities as a result of the Budget proposals. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 3
Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence is 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. ______ a wrench she unscrewed the bolts.

A
Along with
B
On
C
By means of
D
Sticking
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. When others criticize us we should not be ________ but should be truthful, honest and sincere.

A
Saturated
B
Distracted
C
Perturbed
D
Dissipated
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. Replenish

A
Deplete
B
Restore
C
Waste
D
Drain
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. Veracious

A
Brave
B
Incorrect
C
Accurate
D
Arrogant
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. Perpetual

A
Continual
B
Ceaseless
C
Enduring
D
Transitory
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word. Puissant

A
Secure
B
Forceful
C
Active
D
Lazy
Question 9
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. There is P: large quantum of pesticides sold Q: to farmers today is spurious R: worrying evidence that a

A
PRQ
B
RPQ
C
QPR
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. The girl feeds the dog everyday.

A
The dog was fed by the girl everyday.
B
The dog is feed by the girl daily.
C
The dog feed by the girl everyday.
D
The dog is fed by the girl everyday.
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. The doctor said to us, “Where are you going?”

A
The doctor enquired where we were going.
B
The doctor enquired about our destination.
C
The doctor said where are we going.
D
The doctor says where we going.
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
Idiosyncrasy
B
Idicyncrrasy
C
Idoeosyncrasy
D
Idiocyncracy
Question 13
Comprehension

In a work ____________ art, each layer

A
Of
B
For
C
From
D
At
Question 14
Comprehension

texture, colour ____________ perspective creates

A
Nor
B
But
C
And
D
Also
Question 15
Comprehension

audience does not ____________ see the struggle

A
Usual
B
Usually
C
Usualness
D
Usuals
Question 16
Comprehension

uncertainty of the _____________ process,

A
Creativity
B
Creatively
C
Create
D
Creative
Question 17
Comprehension

sometimes, ___________ in the case of icons,

A
As
B
To
C
So
D
Of
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 in the red

A
Be the top performer.
B
To be in a loss or debt.
C
Be in the list of people who are never invited.
D
Be in the bad books of a person.
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Evil twin

A
Getting punished for the deeds of another person who is just like you.
B
An imaginary double humorously invoked to explain or excuse uncharacteristic or reprehensible behaviour.
C
When two people are alike then one will be good and the other evil.
D
To show behaviour which randomly switches between good and evil.
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Taste good food or drink and enjoy it to the fullest

A
Acrid
B
Savouring
C
Acerb
D
Caustic
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Lacking foresight or intellectual insight

A
Sagacity
B
Myopic
C
Acumen
D
Discern
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". It is a colourful event and everyone (have) a great time.

A
is having
B
Haves
C
To have
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". Elections, rights, governance and leadership (is becoming) empty words.

A
Are become
B
Are becoming
C
Is become
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. They sat A-there and mourned as only B-mute and helpless beings C-can, for weeks on end

A
ABC
B
CBA
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
Annunciation
B
Anunciation
C
Annunceation
D
Anunceation
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Restaurant : Waiter
B
School : Artist
C
Gallery : Actor
D
Garage : Chef
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 55 : 47 :: 69 : ?

A
63
B
61
C
55
D
65
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. DFG : EGH : : PQR : ?

A
QRS
B
RST
C
QST
D
RTU
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Surgeon – Scalpel
B
Tailor – Scissors
C
Chisel – Sculptor
D
Chef – Knife
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
15 – 18
B
21 – 24
C
12 – 15
D
14 – 16
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the odd group of letters from the given alternatives.

A
CDFI
B
HIKN
C
JKMP
D
LMPS
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Sympathy 2. Swollen 3. Tablespoon 4. Tactless 5. Tactful

A
13245
B
43125
C
53142
D
21354
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 19, 21, 25, 27, 31, ?

A
35
B
32
C
33
D
39
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. AFH, CHJ, EJL, ?, INP

A
GHI
B
GLN
C
HIR
D
HLN
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Among four cars, weight of C1 is twice the weight of C2. Weight of C3 is half of the weight of C2. C4 is 40 kg heavier than C2, but 40 kg lighter than C1. What is the weight (in kg) of C4?

A
160
B
140
C
120
D
100
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Ripe
B
Rude
C
Jury
D
Run
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “MOTOR” is written as “ORXTX”. How is “GUARD” written in that code language?

A
MWEJL
B
VTXRM
C
JXIWK
D
IXEWJ
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '×' represents '+', '÷' represents '×', '-' represents '÷' and '+' represents '-'. Find the answer to the following question. 18 - 2 + 20 × 10 ÷ 4 = ?

A
11
B
2
C
29
D
35
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 10 ÷ 18 + 25 × 20 - 5 = 92

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

If 7∆6 = 84, 1∆4 = 8 and 2∆3 = 12, then find the value of 8∆4 = ?

A
64
B
36
C
12
D
40
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQPQPQPQ, RQPQPQPQ, PSPQPQPQ, PQRQPQPQ, PQPSPQPQ, _______________.

A
PQPQPSPQ
B
PQPQRQPQ
C
PQPQPQPQ
D
RQPQPQPQ
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Two ladies A and B start walking from the same point. A walks 75 m North, then turns to her left and walks 90 m. B walks 110 m South, then turns West and walks 90 m, then turns to her left and walks 150 m. Where is B with respect to A now?

A
85 m South
B
335 m South
C
335 m North
D
85 m North
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

Directions: 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 steam are vapours Statement II: All smoke are steam Conclusion I: Some vapours are smoke Conclusion II: No smoke are vapours

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 Authors, circle represents Choreographers, triangle represents Playwrights and square represents Asians. Which set of letters represents Authors who are not Asians?

A
HG
B
FE
C
DA
D
IC
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. DSL, FUN, HWP, ?, LAT

A
KXS
B
JYR
C
JZS
D
KYR
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 131, 138, 145, 152, ?, 166

A
161
B
163
C
157
D
159
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
(3, 12, 48)
B
(2, 8, 32)
C
(6, 24, 96)
D
(5, 20, 60)
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 ‘A’ can be represented by 23, 41 etc and ‘U’ can be represented by 86, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘GONE’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 G G K A G 1 D K E E L 2 K B E A J 3 L M G J K 4 K A G L B Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 N Q W S O 6 O Q V R R 7 W O N T Y 8 T U Y R V 9 N X U S Q

A
40,79,42,57
B
34,69,44,75
C
33,78,24,95
D
42,65,77,13
Question 49
Arithmetic

What will be the maximum power of 8 that exactly divides 25!?

A
6
B
7
C
8
D
9
Question 50
Arithmetic

Simplify: (157 × 157 + 143 × 143)

A
45098
B
46098
C
90196
D
91196
Question 51
Arithmetic

If \(y - \frac{1}{y} = 4\) , then find the value of \(\left( {{y^3} - \frac{1}{{{y^3}}}} \right)\)

A
64
B
76
C
88
D
90
Question 52
Arithmetic

If \(a = \sqrt {5 + 2\sqrt 2 } \) and \(b = \sqrt {5 - 2\sqrt 2 } \)  then find the value of a 2 – b 2 .

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

Which of the following is the correct option for the congruency of the two traingels ABC and PQR as per the SAS congruency creterion?

A
AB = PQ
B
BC = QR
C
∠B = ∠Q
D
All options are correct
Question 54
Arithmetic

________ is the point at which the perpendicular bisectors of the sides meet and the center of the circle that circumscribes the triangle is __________.

A
Incenter, Circumcenter
B
Circumcenter, Circumcenter
C
Circumcenter, Incenter
D
Orthocenter, Circumcenter
Question 55
Arithmetic

If 60% of a number is added to 60, then the result is equal to the number itself. What is the number?

A
150
B
120
C
100
D
180
Question 56
Arithmetic

The ratio of salary of u, v and w is 8 : 7 : 13. If w gets Rs. 3384 more than that of v, then what is the salary (in Rs.) of u?

A
4432
B
4512
C
4642
D
5144
Question 57
Arithmetic

An 80 litre mixture of water and acid contains 20% acid. How much acid should be added to make the acid 60% in the new mixture?

A
60
B
80
C
70
D
90
Question 58
Arithmetic

A person purchased 10 shirts costing Rs. 150 per shirt. Next day he again purchased the shirts costing Rs. 150 per shirt at a discount of Rs. 30 per shirt and that day he spent a total of Rs. 1800. What is the average cost per shirt (in Rs.)?

A
125
B
132
C
138
D
144
Question 59
Arithmetic

Simple interest on a sum of Rs. 50200 for 3 months is Rs. 1380.5. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A
11
B
9
C
9.5
D
8.5
Question 60
Arithmetic

On selling 120 bottles, Vijay earns a profit equal to the cost price of 10 bottles. What is the profit percentage?

A
8.33
B
9.09
C
7.7
D
12.5
Question 61
Arithmetic

The marked price of a shirt is Rs. 1800 and retailer gets a discount of 40%. If he sells that shirt for Rs. 1800, then what is the profit percentage of retailer?

A
40
B
66.66
C
37.5
D
62.5
Question 62
Arithmetic

If x = 0.139, then what is the value of \(\sqrt {4{x^2} + 4x\ + 1}\)

A
1.39
B
1.278
C
2.139
D
1.69
Question 63
Arithmetic

Rahul can complete a work in 18 days and Sonu can complete the same work in 15 days. If both together work for 5 days, then what part of total work is left?

A
7/15
B
11/18
C
7/18
D
8/15
Question 64
Arithmetic

A train moves at a speed of 35 m/sec and crosses a tunnel of length 960 metres, in 40 seconds. What is the length (in metres) of the train?

A
360
B
440
C
530
D
560
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which year were the exports greater than that of the previous year?

A
2016
B
2015
C
2017
D
2014
Question 66
Arithmetic

What was the difference in the exports (in Rs lakhs) between the years 2012 and 2014?

A
10
B
5
C
15
D
20
Question 67
Arithmetic

The exports in 2014 were lesser than that in 2011 by ________.

A
16.7%
B
20%
C
8.5%
D
10%
Question 68
Arithmetic

What were the total exports (in Rs lakhs) by the company in the last four years?

A
300
B
290
C
280
D
310
Question 69
Arithmetic

The perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle are 68 cm and 10 cm respectively. Calculate the length of its diagonal (in cm).

A
52
B
25
C
26
D
50
Question 70
Arithmetic

Find the area (in cm²) of a semi-circle of radius 14 cm.

A
308
B
616
C
160
D
320
Question 71
Arithmetic

The volume of a hemisphere is 2425.5 cm 3 . Find its diameter (in cm).

A
10.5
B
42
C
21
D
31.5
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (sin30° + 1/3)?

A
(2√2 + √3)/2
B
(√6 + 1)/√3
C
7/3
D
5/6
Question 73
Arithmetic

∆DEF is right angled at E. If sec D = 17/8, then what is the value of cos F?

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

Visible and invisible items of debit and credit are the part of___________.

A
Import-Export Policy
B
Balance of Payment
C
Balance of Trade
D
Annual Budget
Question 75
GK

Which Five Year Plan was a failure due to India-China war followed by Indo-Pakistan?

A
Fourth Five Year Plan
B
Seventh Five Year Plan
C
Third Five Year Plan
D
Rolling Plan
Question 76
GK

Who was the first ruler of Pala Dynasty?

A
Mahendra Pala
B
Gopala
C
Dharampala
D
No option is correct.
Question 77
GK

Who of the following operated the first regular trade union in India?

A
M.N. Lokhande
B
B.P. Wadia
C
Shashipad Banerjee
D
N.M. Joshi
Question 78
GK

How much longitude does the Earth move in an hour?

A
12°
B
15°
C
18°
D
20°
Question 79
GK

Which Indian state touches the border of maximum states?

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Assam
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Chhattisgarh
Question 80
GK

Who among the following is NOT a dancer of Odissi?

A
Sanjukta Panigrahi
B
Sonal Mansingh
C
Madhavi Mudgal
D
Yamini Krishnamurthy
Question 81
GK

What was the slogan of World AIDS Day which was celebrated on December 01, 2017?

A
Right to Health
B
Everybody Counts
C
Volunteer's Act First
D
Right to Live
Question 82
GK

In which of the following fields was Prof. Richard H. Thaler awarded the Nobel Prize 2017?

A
Physics
B
Chemistry
C
Literature
D
Economics
Question 83
GK

In terms of population which is the largest city of China?

A
Beijing
B
Shanghai
C
Guangzhou
D
Shenzhen
Question 84
GK

What is the position of metallic ion and non-metallic ion in a chemical formula?

A
Metal ion at the second position
B
Non-metal ion at first position
C
Metal ion at first and non-metal ion at the second position
D
No option is correct.
Question 85
GK

Lime water becomes milky due to which of the following gases?

A
CO 2
B
O 2
C
NO 2
D
N 2
Question 86
GK

According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar who shall be the most important officer under the Constitution of India?

A
Chairman of Union Public service Commission
B
Chairman of Election Commission of India
C
Chief Justice of India
D
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Question 87
GK

Which part of Indian Constitution deals with Elections?

A
Part XII
B
Part XIII
C
Part XIV
D
Part XV
Question 88
GK

In which of the following part of Neuron the information is transmitted in the chemical form?

A
Dendrite
B
Cell body
C
Axon
D
No option is correct.
Question 89
GK

Which of the following is/are the function of Transpiration in plants ?

A
Absorption and upward movement of water
B
Absorption and upward movement of minerals dissolved in water
C
Temperature regulation
D
All options are correct
Question 90
GK

To commemorate the 75 th anniversary of Quit India Movement, which program was organized by the Central Government in August 2017?

A
Sankalp se Shakti
B
Sankalp se Siddhi
C
Saavdhani se Suraksha
D
Sangharsh se Saksham
Question 91
GK

What is the name of the probe launched by NASA in 2018 to explore the Sun’s outer atmosphere?

A
Hopkin Solar Probe
B
Sheild Solar Probe
C
Delta Solar Probe
D
Parker Solar Probe
Question 92
GK

NABARD sanctioned a loan assistance of Rs. 1350 crore to Rajasthan under the ‘RIDF’. What does ‘R’ stand for in ‘RIDF’?

A
Rapid
B
Re-arrange
C
Rural
D
Response
Question 93
GK

On 19 September 2017, Law Ministry approved Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2017. It will empower the government to _______ property of economic offenders and defaulters who flee from India.

A
Consolidate
B
Confiscate
C
Combine
D
Collect
Question 94
GK

Calculate the power (in W) of an engine if it can perform 120 J of work in 3 seconds.

A
360
B
80
C
180
D
40
Question 95
GK

Quantitatively, the inertia of an object is measured by __________

A
its weight
B
the product of its mass and velocity
C
its mass
D
the product of its mass and acceleration
Question 96
GK

An instrument that measures the wind speed is called ________.

A
An anemometer
B
An odometer
C
A manometer
D
A barometer
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Belgium hosted the Table Tennis 2017 ITTF Men's World Cup. B) In 2017, Giannis Antetokounmpo played for the NBA team, Milwaukee Bucks. C) The United Arab Emirates hosted the 2017 Indoor Cricket World Cup.

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

In Microsoft Word, ________ margin is the space left on one side for stitching and binding.

A
Portrait
B
Gutter
C
Landscape
D
Columns