SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

17 Mar 2018 • Shift 3

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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
svivelling
B
swivaling
C
swivelling 
D
sviveling
Question 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. I was able to sense A-a mildly supercilious tone, despite his B-was unnerving C-warmth and friendliness, and it

A
ABC
B
CBA
C
ACB
D
CAB
Question 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". The battle (had been raging) for some time.

A
have been raging
B
have been raged
C
had being raged
D
no improvement
Question 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". Winds blowing northwards (has took) our kite to a vertiginous height.

A
had take
B
had taken
C
had taking
D
no improvement
Question 5
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

A
Profligate
B
Churlish
C
Harpy
D
Hoarder
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Causing annoyance or resentment

A
Congenial
B
Galling
C
Amiable
D
Mellow
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Back seat driver

A
A passenger who gives unwanted and/or unneeded directions to the driver.
B
A person who gives unwanted advice is sometimes right.
C
When too many people are controlling a project it is bound to fail.
D
A person who acts as a remote control taking orders from others.
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Can't judge a book by its cover

A
If you love something dearly then you have to protect it.
B
You shouldn't prejudge the value of something, by its outward appearance alone.
C
To make a false opinion without even seeing that person is prejudice.
D
A bad book needs a good cover to make it saleable.
Question 9
Comprehension

lead on to a fuller ____________. And it is to such

A
appreciate
B
appreciates
C
appreciation
D
appreciator
Question 10
Comprehension

people who, _____________ they cannot be

A
although
B
then
C
if
D
when
Question 11
Comprehension

can only vaguely ____________. However, there are

A
suggestion
B
suggested
C
suggest
D
suggests
Question 12
Comprehension

whereas art deals ___________ ideas of a different

A
if
B
for
C
each
D
with
Question 13
Comprehension

necessarily confined _________ the things of

A
at
B
to
C
so
D
of
Question 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
Immediately
B
Imedately
C
Immiediatley
D
Immedately
Question 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. “Cheer up, father, I’ll go and get work somewhere.” said Jane.

A
Jane ask her father to cheer up as she will go and get work somewhere.
B
Jane asked her father to cheer up, because she would be gone and got work somewhere.
C
Jane asks her father to cheer up as she would get job.
D
Jane asked her father to cheer up as she would go and get work somewhere.
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. Shah Jahan built the Red Fort.

A
The Red Fort is build by Shah Jahan.
B
The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan.
C
The Red Fort got build by Shah Jahan.
D
The Red Fort built by Shah Jahan.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The art of letter-writing is P: something that every educated person Q: must acquire for practical purposes R: not merely an ornamental accomplishment, but

A
PRQ
B
QRP
C
RPQ
D
RQP
Question 18
Comprehension

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

A
Noble
B
Impressive
C
Moderate
D
Vast
Question 19
Comprehension

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

A
Busy
B
Intrusive
C
Rude
D
Timid
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Volition

A
Dependence
B
Violence
C
Villainy
D
Choice
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Insuperable

A
Weak
B
Insurmountable
C
Beatable
D
Unstable
Question 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. The power of silence is in its ability to mediate the ______.

A
excitable
B
irreconcilable
C
excusable
D
fashionable
Question 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. The lecturer did not see her ______.

A
again
B
besides
C
anew
D
nevermore
Question 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'. You’ll spend most of your time gaping (1)/ in awe at the Kailash temple, but that (2)/ isn’t a only gem that Ellora has to offer. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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'. Mark won all of (1)/ the award for the categories (2)/ in which he was nominated. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Police : Criminals : : ? : ?

A
Sister : Female
B
Teacher : Teach
C
Doctor : Patient
D
Law : Lawyer
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 16 : 21 : : ? : ?

A
14 : 19
B
15 : 23
C
18 : 22
D
21 : 29
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. ROK : SNL : : PAT : ?

A
NYR
B
RCV
C
QZU
D
OZS
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Cow - Animal
B
Peacock - Bird
C
Planet - Venus
D
Chair - Furniture
Question 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
11 - 100
B
13 - 144
C
19 - 324
D
17 - 246
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
XYZ
B
LMN
C
CDF
D
RST
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at FOURTH position? 1. Camera 2. Candy 3. Candle 4. Camel 5. Cactus

A
Candy
B
Cactus
C
Camera
D
Candle
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 15, 7.5, 7.5, ?, 22.5, 56.25

A
10.25
B
11.25
C
11
D
12.5
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. V, T, Q, M, ?

A
K
B
J
C
I
D
H
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Present ages of Rahul and his brother are in the ratio of 5 : 3. After 4 years ratio of ages of Rahul’s brother and his sister will be 5 : 6. If the present age of his sister is 26 years, then what will be the age (in years) of Rahul 3 years from now?

A
38
B
35
C
40
D
31
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Ability
B
Pen
C
Nose
D
Possible
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “Mayank is happy” is written as “ku tap pi”, “happy are make” is written as “tap le fu” and “make is happy” is written as “fu pi tap”. What is the code for “happy” in that code language?

A
tap
B
fu
C
pi
D
ku
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '÷' represents '+', '-' represents 'x', '+' represents '÷' and 'x' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 8 ÷ 2 - 25 + 10 x 3 = ?

A
38
B
36
C
10
D
30
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 12 + 8 - 25 ÷ 10 × 18 = 14

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

If 2 % 1 = 30, 6 % 2 = 80 and 2 % 5 = 70, then find the value of 4 % 1 = ?

A
100
B
50
C
80
D
30
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? QPQPQRPQP, QPQPRQPQP, QPQRPQPQP, QPRQPQPQP, QRPQPQPQP, __________.

A
RQPQPQPQP
B
QPQPQPRQP
C
QPQPQRPQP
D
QPQPRQPQP
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

A man leaves from his home for work on his motorcycle. He goes 5 km South, then turn to his left and travels 6 km, then turns South and travels 13 km then turns West and travels 6 km to reach his office. Where is his office with reference to his home?

A
8 km South
B
18 km South
C
13 km North
D
18 km 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 roses are flowers Statement II: Some red are roses Conclusion I: Some flowers are red Conclusion II: All red are flowers

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 Chefs, circle represents Racers, triangle represents Jugglers and square represents Golfers. Which set of letters represents Racers who are not Jugglers?

A
EF
B
KGJH
C
EFKG
D
EKJ
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. MTS, LSR, KRQ, JQP, ?

A
HPO
B
ION
C
HON
D
IPO
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 113, 116, 119, 122, 125, ?

A
128
B
126
C
129
D
130
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
(31, 33, 35)
B
(41, 43, 45)
C
(43, 45, 47)
D
(33, 37, 39)
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 13, 21 etc and ‘T’ can be represented by 57, 79 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘GLOW’. Matrix-I Matrix-II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 E F E D G 5 U Y T Q P 1 L I F H L 6 Y R U R Y 2 F H B F F 7 O W Z Y T 3 G H I M C 8 Q U S N P 4 I A I D I 9 Z P P O T

A
12, 88, 41, 85
B
41, 76, 31, 79
C
30, 14, 75, 76
D
32, 85, 33, 57
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the value of \({\left[ {7{{\left( {{{64}^{\frac{1}{3}}} + {{27}^{\frac{1}{3}}}} \right)}^3}} \right]^{\frac{1}{4}}}\)

A
7
B
6
C
49
D
343
Question 50
Arithmetic

Which of the following number is largest among all? \(0.7,\;0.\bar 7,\;0.0\bar 7,0.\overline {07}\)

A
\(0.\overline {07} \)
B
\(0.0\bar 7\)
C
0.7
D
\(0.\bar 7\)
Question 51
Arithmetic

If \({a_n} = \frac{1}{{n + 1}} + 1\) then find the value of a 1 + a 3 + a 5 

A
17/12
B
27/12
C
37/12
D
47/12
Question 52
Arithmetic

If p & q = p 2 + 4pq – q 2 then find the value of (3 & 6) + (4 & 5).

A
98
B
106
C
116
D
126
Question 53
Arithmetic

For the circle shown below, find the length (in cm) of the largest chord of the circle.

A
8
B
12
C
16
D
18
Question 54
Arithmetic

The base and perpenducular of a right angled triangle is 12 cm and 5 cm respectively. Find the circum-radius (in cm) of the triangle.

A
5
B
6
C
6.5
D
7
Question 55
Arithmetic

If the price of sugar is decreased by 18%, then a person can buy 16.2 kg sugar more for Rs. 4500. What will be the new price (in Rs) of sugar per kg?

A
40
B
60
C
45
D
50
Question 56
Arithmetic

The income of P, Q and R are in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 3 respectively and their expenses are in the ratio of 6 : 5 : 4 respectively. If P saves Rs. 4000 out of an income of Rs. 10000, then what will be the saving (in Rs) of Q?

A
3000
B
4500
C
2000
D
2500
Question 57
Arithmetic

X and Y are two alloys which are prepared by mixing zinc and aluminium in the ratio of 1 : 4 and 11 : 8 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form a third alloy Z then what is the ratio of zinc and aluminium in alloy Z?

A
32 : 47
B
37 : 58
C
37 : 95
D
74 : 95
Question 58
Arithmetic

What will be the average of all the prime numbers before 19?

A
8.28
B
11.5
C
5.34
D
9.63
Question 59
Arithmetic

The simple interest on a sum of money is 16/25 of the principal. The number of years is equal to the rate of interest per annum. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A
4
B
16
C
8
D
12
Question 60
Arithmetic

If Rajan purchase 21 pens for Rs. 20 and sell all the pens at the rate of 20 pens for Rs. 21, then what will be the profit percentage?

A
12.5
B
13.33
C
10.25
D
16.66
Question 61
Arithmetic

A book is sold at three successive discounts of 20%, 20% and 10%. What is the net discount (in percentage)?

A
42.4
B
48.6
C
44.2
D
40.4
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\sqrt[3]{{512}} + \sqrt {169} + \sqrt[3]{{216}} + \sqrt {225} \) ?

A
48
B
32
C
42
D
36
Question 63
Arithmetic

Rashika can do a work in 5 days. Rashmi can do the same work in 7 days. Both of them finish the work together and they get Rs. 240 for the work. What is the share (in Rs.) of Rashika?

A
120
B
100
C
140
D
160
Question 64
Arithmetic

1/3 part of a certain journey is covered with the speed of 25 km/hr, 1/2 part of the journey is covered with the speed of 45 km/hr and the remaining part covered with the speed of 37.5 km/hr.  What is the average speed (in km/hr) for the whole journey?

A
37.08
B
34.61
C
43
D
56
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which sector has made the second highest contribution?

A
A
B
C
C
D
D
F
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total GDP of the country (in $ millions)?

A
400
B
450
C
360
D
300
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing D is ________ degrees.

A
30
B
36
C
45
D
60
Question 68
Arithmetic

If in the following year sectors A, B and C grew by 9% and the remaining sectors grew by 3%, how much did the overall economy grow by?

A
6.33%
B
5.55%
C
5%
D
7%
Question 69
Arithmetic

The area of a square is 30.25 cm². Find its perimeter (in cm).

A
44
B
23
C
22
D
46
Question 70
Arithmetic

The circumference of a circle is 110 cm. Find its radius (in cm).

A
35
B
19.5
C
17.5
D
39
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 28 cm and height 12 cm.

A
2200
B
2080
C
1920
D
2288
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (cos 30° + 1/2)?

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

ΔDEF is right angled at E. If cosec D = 5/4, then what is the value of cosec F?

A
5/3
B
3/4
C
4/5
D
4/3
Question 74
GK

What is poverty gap?

A
the difference between poverty line and actual income level of all those living below that line
B
gap between developed and developing nations
C
gap between the rich and the poor
D
gap between infrastructural facilities in developed and developing nations
Question 75
GK

Which Five Year Plan adopted Indicative Planning in India?

A
Ninth
B
Fourth
C
Third
D
Eighth
Question 76
GK

Which of the following events is NOT considered for the time being of Viceroy Lord Lytton?

A
Afghan War
B
Burma war
C
Arms Act
D
Press Act
Question 77
GK

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

A
Munda Rebellion: 1899
B
Vellore Mutiny: 1806
C
Santhal Rebellion: 1855
D
Chuar Rebellion: 1870
Question 78
GK

Fausa Magna is a ________

A
Volcano
B
V-shaped valley
C
Rift lowland
D
Rift Valley
Question 79
GK

Where is the Nandi hill located?

A
Bihar
B
Gujarat
C
Karnataka
D
Rajasthan
Question 80
GK

Who of the following is NOT related to ghazal singing?

A
Begum Akhtar
B
Malika Pukhraj
C
Penaz Masani
D
Haribhai Varadkar
Question 81
GK

At which city the 10 th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) was held in November 2017?

A
Dhaka
B
Kathmandu
C
Colombo
D
Hyderabad
Question 82
GK

Who is the first African-American actor to win the Best Actor Award in a Television Drama in the history of Golden Globe?

A
Gary Oldman
B
James Franco
C
Aziz Ansari
D
Sterling K. Brown
Question 83
GK

Bhutan’s national language is known as ________.

A
Dzongkha
B
Khengkha
C
Tshanglakha
D
Lhotshamkha
Question 84
GK

Multiplication of equivalent weight and valency of an element is equal to ______.

A
Density
B
Relative temperature
C
Atomic weight
D
Atomicity
Question 85
GK

Plaster of Paris ________. I. changes into gypsum on mixing with water II. is CaSO 4 .2H 2 O III. is used for decoration

A
Only I and II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 86
GK

In Indian Parliament, under which condition a house can declare the seat of a member vacant?

A
If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 60 days continuously
B
If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 45 days continuously
C
If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 30 days continuously
D
If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 21 days continuously
Question 87
GK

There are usually three Parliamentary sessions in India, viz, the Budget session, the Monsoon session, and _______.

A
the Autumn session
B
the Summer session
C
the Winter session
D
None of these
Question 88
GK

Which of the following is/are the function(s) of bile juice released from the liver? I. Make the food coming from stomach alkaline. II. Conversion of proteins into amino acids. III. Break down of fats into smaller globules.

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

The wing of a bat and the wing of a bird are the examples of ______ limbs.

A
Homogenous
B
Heterogeneous
C
Analogous
D
Homologous
Question 90
GK

In August 2017, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) launched two mobile apps named ‘My FASTag’ and ‘______’.

A
FASTag Lane
B
FASTag Partner
C
FASTag First
D
FASTag Life
Question 91
GK

What is the code name of world’s largest amphibious aircraft made by China?

A
Kunlong
B
Sea Star
C
Libelle
D
Dornier
Question 92
GK

As per the announcement by the government in August 2017, Banks importing gold and precious metals will have to pay ______ tax under the GST.

A
5%
B
10%
C
3%
D
8%
Question 93
GK

On 3 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill empowers ______ to allow works in a prohibited area.

A
State Government
B
Central Government
C
Local Panchayat
D
Municipal Corporation
Question 94
GK

Find the work done (in J) when a charge of 20 C moves across a potential difference of 4 V.

A
5
B
40
C
80
D
10
Question 95
GK

The magnitude of the gravitational force will be equal to the _______.

A
product of mass and acceleration due to the gravitational force.
B
ratio of mass and acceleration due to the gravitational force.
C
ratio of acceleration due to the gravitational force and mass.
D
reciprocal of product of mass and acceleration due to the gravitational force.
Question 96
GK

The power of ________ is expressed in terms of a magnitude on a scale called Richter scale.

A
a tornado
B
a volcano
C
an earthquake
D
a thunderstorm
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Valentino Rossi won the Motorcycle race 2017 Dutch TT MotoGP. B) Germany hosted the 2017 AIBA World Boxing Championships. C) In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Surjeet Singh played for Bengal Warriors.

A
Only C
B
Both A and C
C
A, B and C
D
None of these
Question 98
GK

The _______ has emerged as a convenient means of global communication, information sharing and services.

A
e-books
B
Internet
C
Satellites
D
Public telephone booths