SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
17 Mar 2018 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
megalomaniacB
megalomeniacC
megallomaniacD
megallomeniacQuestion 2
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. A lever enabled you A-controlled the burner flame B-to raise or lower the wicks C-and this is how you
A
BACB
ACBC
BCAD
ABCQuestion 3
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". By then running water and electricity (had arrive), making the well and the lamp post redundant.
A
had arrivingB
had arrivedC
arrivingD
no improvementQuestion 4
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". This stove (had) a flat kerosene tank at the bottom.
A
haveB
have hadC
has hadD
no improvementQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Revel in and make the most of something pleasing
A
AbhorB
BaskC
FretD
EdgyQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Acutely distressing
A
PalatableB
HarrowingC
GratifyingD
SuaveQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. In cahoots with
A
A marriage made in heaven.B
A group of criminals.C
With lot of determination.D
In an alliance or partnership with.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Back to the drawing board
A
A creative person will always find a solution to any problem.B
An artist will express his feelings by drawing.C
It is better to work on a fanciful idea bound to fail than have no ideas at all.D
Used to indicate that an idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised.Question 9
Comprehension
much about the ____________ of the sun
A
brightnessB
brightC
brightlyD
brighterQuestion 10
Comprehension
from time _________ time, one
A
toB
atC
soD
isQuestion 11
Comprehension
But aside __________ the mental trauma
A
fromB
formC
ofD
forQuestion 12
Comprehension
years of ostentatious ___________ society is a simple
A
humanityB
humanlyC
humanelyD
humanQuestion 13
Comprehension
The ___________ conversation-starter cultivated
A
basicB
baseC
basicallyD
basicsQuestion 14
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
AcquaintanceB
AcuainatanceC
AcquaintenceD
AkquaintanceQuestion 15
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. She said, “Let us wait for the seat”
A
She proposed that they should wait for the seat.B
She proposed that they could wait for the seat.C
She proposed to wait for the seat.D
She proposed let us wait for seat.Question 16
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. One can achieve reward by hard work.
A
Reward could be achieved by hard work.B
Reward is needed for hard work.C
Reward is achieved by hard work.D
Reward can be achieved by hard work.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The invention of the turbine by P: the beginning of jet transport Q: Ohain in Germany in 1939 signalled R: Frank Whittle in England and Hans von
A
QRPB
RQPC
PQRD
RPQQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Wholesome
A
ImpureB
HealthyC
PureD
SafeQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Inundate
A
EngulfB
ImmerseC
OverrunD
UnderwhelmQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Accede
A
AdmitB
SubmitC
GrownD
ConsentQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Hackneyed
A
TiredB
FreshC
UncommonD
NewQuestion 22
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. He won’t pay the rent ______ how many times his landlord berates him.
A
seeing asB
howeverC
althoughD
no matterQuestion 23
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. Anita ______ her work by the time he came.
A
had doneB
has doneC
is doneD
would doneQuestion 24
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'. Proteins are providers of energy in an emergency, (1)/ and are primarily used as building blocking (2)/ for growth and repair of many body tissues. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 25
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'. He cooked (A)/ dinner and (B)/ than turned the radio on. (C)/ No error (D)
A
AB
BC
CD
DQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Shout : Speak :: ? : ?
A
Petrol : FuelB
Rage : AngerC
Drown : WaterD
Famous : PeopleQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 46 : 48 :: 61 : ?
A
67B
71C
65D
63Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. VOT : SLQ :: HRX : ?
A
EMSB
KOCC
EOUD
RVHQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Car – RoadB
Water – ShipC
Track – TrainD
Sky – AeroplaneQuestion 30
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number of 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
12 – 24B
14 – 28C
44 – 88D
33 – 88Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
LFZB
PJCC
SMGD
XRLQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Lighten 2. Liftoff 3. Lemonade 4. Leisure 5. Ladies
A
32451B
21345C
13245D
54321Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, ?
A
31B
30C
33D
32Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. PCM, REO, TGQ, VIS, ?
A
XKUB
WLVC
XLVD
WKUQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
The ratio of the present ages of Reena and her husband is 4 : 5. 8 years from now, the ages of her husband and her son will be in the ratio 24 : 9. If the present age of Reena is 32 years, then what will be her son’s present age (in years)?
A
12B
15C
10D
8Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Preparation
A
PaperB
RationC
PartD
PeopleQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “PROP” is written as “67” and “RATE” is written as “46”. How is “MOCK” written in that code language?
A
41B
40C
42D
44Question 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '–' represents ' × ', '÷' represents ' + ', ' + ' represents '÷' and ' × ' represents '–'. Find out the answer to the following question. 35 – 12 + 10 × 50 ÷ 14 = ?
A
31B
6C
27D
15Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 16 ÷ 4 × 8 – 10 + 14 = 12
A
× and –B
÷ and ×C
÷ and –D
– and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 19!3 = 32, 13!4 = 18 and 12!2 = 20, then find the value of 17!3 = ?
A
16B
28C
4D
8Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XZYXYXYXY, XYZXYXYXY, XYXZYXYXY, XYXYZXYXY, XYXYXZYXY, __________.
A
ZXYXYXYXYB
XZYXYXYXYC
XYZXYXYXYD
XYXYXYZXYQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
Two navy ships start from the same port. Ship A travels 23 km West, then turns to its left and travels 19 km. Ship B travels 19 km West, then turns North and travels 5 km, then turns to its left and travels 4 km. Where is ship A with respect to ship B?
A
14 km SouthB
24 km NorthC
24 km SouthD
14 km 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: All scissors are knives Statement II: Some blades are scissors Conclusion I: Some knives are blades Conclusion II: All blades are knives
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 Cinematographers, circle represents Lyricists, triangle represents Trekkers and square represents Joggers. Which set of letters represents Trekkers who are not Joggers?
A
IDB
ADC
CID
ACQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. HOT, GMQ, FKN, EIK, ?
A
CHIB
CGHC
DGHD
DHIQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 93, 100, 107, 114, ?, 128
A
120B
121C
123D
122Question 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
(10, 20, 30)B
(12, 22, 32)C
(27, 37, 47)D
(19, 29, 49)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 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 ‘D’ can be represented by 31, 43 etc and ‘W’ can be represented by 76, 57etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘SKIP’. Matrix I Matrix II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B F D B 5 U P W R Y 1 K H C K G 6 O P O U Z 2 H C I C I 7 O W Y R X 3 M D J F F 8 S V N Z T 4 A K J D J 9 N N X Z Q
A
41, 97, 23, 65B
44, 86, 11, 56C
21, 98, 31, 86D
85, 13, 24, 56Question 49
Arithmetic
In a company 2/3 of the workers are girls, 1/2 of the girls are married and 1/3 of the married girls live in hostel. If 3/4 of the boys are married and 2/3 of married boys live in hostel. Calculate the part of workers who don’t live in hostel.
A
11/18B
15/18C
17/18D
13/18Question 50
Arithmetic
If a number 657423547X46 is divisible by 11, then find the value of X.
A
7B
9C
8D
6Question 51
Arithmetic
Determine the value of \(\frac{{x\; + \;y}}{{x\; + \;2y}}\) when \(\frac{{2x\; + \;y}}{{x\; + \;4y}} = 3\)
A
3/5B
7/10C
4/5D
10/9Question 52
Arithmetic
For what value of ‘y’, \({x^2} + \frac{1}{{12}}x + {y^2}\) is a perfect square?
A
1/24B
1/12C
1/6D
1/3Question 53
Arithmetic
Which of the following statement is CORRECT about the tangents?
A
The tangents drawn at the end of diameter of a circle are parallel to each other.B
The line segment which joins the point of contact of two parallel tangents to the circle is the diameter of the circle.C
Tangents drawn from the external points subtends equal angle at the centre.D
All option are correct.Question 54
Arithmetic
Which of the following option is CORRECT for SAS similarity criterion for the triangle ABC and DEF?
A
∠A = ∠D and AB/DE = AC/DFB
∠B = ∠E and AB/DE = BC/EFC
∠C = ∠F and AC/DF = BC/EFD
All option are correctQuestion 55
Arithmetic
If price of the table is increased by 25%, then a person can buy 25 table less for Rs. 25000. What is the original price (in Rs) of the table?
A
225B
250C
200D
167Question 56
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 125 is divided among u, v and w in such a way that u gets Rs 10 more than v and v gets Rs. 5 more than w. What is the ratio of their shares?
A
12 : 10 : 9B
10 : 8 : 7C
13 : 10 : 7D
5 : 4 : 3Question 57
Arithmetic
In an alloy, lead and tin are in the ratio of 2 : 3. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 3 : 4. If equal quantities of these two alloy are mixed to form a new alloy, then what will be the ratio of these two elements in the new alloy?
A
1 : 3B
29 : 41C
25 : 37D
31 : 43Question 58
Arithmetic
Average age of 6 boys is 14 years. Average age of 11 girls is 12 years. What is the average age (in years) of all boys and girls?
A
12.7B
14.6C
19.3D
8.5Question 59
Arithmetic
Simple interest on a sum for 10 years is equal to 5% of the principal. In how many years interest will be equal to the principal?
A
100B
150C
200D
250Question 60
Arithmetic
The ratio of selling price to the cost price is 21 : 16. What is the profit percentage?
A
35.75B
21.75C
27.75D
31.25Question 61
Arithmetic
Dinesh purchases 10 dozens of apples at the rate of Rs. 180 per dozen. He sold each one of them at the rate of Rs. 19.5. What is the profit (in percentage) of Dinesh?
A
30B
15C
18D
25E
34Question 62
Arithmetic
If x = 4 + √15, then what is the value of [x 2 + (1/x 2 )]?
A
62B
64C
34D
36Question 63
Arithmetic
Some masons promised to do a work in 10 days but 8 of them were absent and the remaining did the work in 18 days. What was the original number of masons?
A
10B
21C
15D
18Question 64
Arithmetic
A boat goes 8 km upstream and 12 km downstream in 7 hours. It goes 9 km upstream and 18 km downstream in 9 hours. What is the speed (in km/h) of the boat in still water?
A
5B
4C
2D
3Question 65
Arithmetic
Which movie is the favourite of most people surveyed?
A
FB
DC
AD
EQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total numbers of people who have responded to the survey?
A
1800B
2100C
2400D
2000Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing number of people whose favourite movie is C is ________ degrees.
A
15B
20C
30D
10Question 68
Arithmetic
Respondents who say their favourite movie is D and those who say their favourite movie is B constitute what percent of the total respondents?
A
30B
33.33C
40D
25Question 69
Arithmetic
The perimeter and the length of one of the diagonals of a rhombus is 26 cm and 5 cm respectively. Find the length of its other diagonal (in cm).
A
6B
12C
24D
18Question 70
Arithmetic
If the area of a semi-circle is 1925 cm 2 , then find its radius (in cm).
A
70B
31C
62D
35Question 71
Arithmetic
The total surface area of a cube is 253.5 cm 2 . Find its side (in cm).
A
7.5B
5.5C
6.5D
8.5Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔDEF is right angled at E. If m∠F = 30 0 , then find the value of (sin D - 1/3).
A
-1/2√3B
(3√3 - 2)/6C
(√2 - √3)/√6D
(2√2 - 1)/√2Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔDEF is right angled at E. If cosec D = 25/24, then what is the value of cos F?
A
25/7B
24/7C
24/25D
7/24Question 74
GK
Generally unemployment in a developing country takes place because of ___________.
A
Lack of complementary factors of productionB
Seasonal factorsC
Lack of effective demandD
Switch over from one job to anotherQuestion 75
GK
The Ex-officio Secretary of NDC is ________.
A
Vice-Chairman of Planning CommissionB
General Secretary of Lok SabhaC
Secretary of Finance MinistryD
Secretary of Planning CommissionQuestion 76
GK
Who of the following founded the Vikramashila University?
A
Devapala IB
DharmpalaC
GopalaD
Devapala IIQuestion 77
GK
Which Governor General of India used to write poetry with the name of "Owen Meredith"?
A
Lord DalhousieB
Lord RiponC
Lord LyttonD
Lord CanningQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
A
Etna : ItalyB
Fujiyama : JapanC
Popa : MyanmarD
Krakatau : MalaysiaQuestion 79
GK
The highest mountain peak of Chhotanagpur Plateau is ________.
A
DhoopgarhB
PachmarhiC
ParasnathD
MahabaleshwarQuestion 80
GK
Begum Akhtar is associated to which art form?
A
DanceB
PaintingC
MusicD
Folk ArtQuestion 81
GK
Which of the following countries has built the world's biggest air purifier, a 328 feet high tower, to combat air pollution?
A
GermanyB
IndiaC
AustraliaD
ChinaQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following writers won the 2017 Sahitya Academy Award for Hindi literature?
A
Niranjan MishraB
Ramesh Kuntal MeghC
Uday Narayana SinghD
Shrikant DeshmukhQuestion 83
GK
Which is the largest City of Nepal?
A
HetaudaB
PokharaC
BiratnagarD
KathmanduQuestion 84
GK
Elements having same atomic numbers but a different mass number are called ______.
A
isotonesB
isotopesC
isobarD
None of the aboveQuestion 85
GK
Washing soda is used ______. I. for removing permanent hardness of water II. for disinfecting drinking water III. as a cleaning agent for the domestic purpose
A
Only I and IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 86
GK
What are the minimum qualifications of a person to become a member of Lok Sabha? I. Must be a citizen of India. II. Must not be less than 25 years of age. III. Must hold an office of profit under Union Government.
A
Only I and IIB
Only IIC
Both I and IIID
I, II and IIIQuestion 87
GK
The India Parliament should meet at least ______.
A
Once a yearB
Twice a yearC
Thrice a yearD
Four times in a yearQuestion 88
GK
Which is the longest part of alimentary canal?
A
OesophagusB
Small intestineC
Large intestineD
Buccal cavityQuestion 89
GK
Organs having different structures and components but performing similar functions are called ______.
A
Analogous organsB
Homologous organsC
Heterogeneous organsD
Homogenous organsQuestion 90
GK
In August 2017, Environment Ministry of India launched ‘GajYatra’ to protect ______.
A
TigersB
ElephantsC
LionsD
RhinoQuestion 91
GK
Which country has made the world’s largest amphibious aircraft named AG600?
A
United States of AmericaB
RussiaC
ChinaD
Saudi ArabiaQuestion 92
GK
In August 2017, which of the following launched world’s first futures contracts in ‘diamonds’?
A
Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX)B
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCEX)C
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)D
None of theseQuestion 93
GK
What is the resistance (in Ω) of an electrical component if a current of 0.2 A passes through it on the application of 8 V of a potential difference across it?
A
40B
1.6C
80D
3.2Question 94
GK
The value of acceleration due to gravity (g) ________.
A
is greater at the poles than at the equatorB
is lesser at the poles than at the equatorC
is greater at the North pole than at the South poleD
is greater at the South pole than at the North poleQuestion 95
GK
Seismic waves are recorded by an instrument called the ________________.
A
SeismographB
OdographC
IsographD
LithographQuestion 96
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, Dani Pedrosa raced in MotoGP for Yamaha. B) Alexander Zverev won the Tennis 2017 Miami Open Men's Singles. C) Viktor Axelsen won the Badminton 2017 BWF Super Series Finals Men's Singles.
A
Only BB
Only CC
Both A and CD
None of theseQuestion 97
GK
Computer networks constituting the internet are connected by telephones, underwater cables and _____________
A
e-mailB
e-booksC
Public telephone boothsD
SatellitesQuestion 98
GK
On 3 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to permit construction in ‘Prohibited areas’ for ______.
A
Private PurposesB
Public PurposesC
Both public and private PurposesD
None of these