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
svivellingB
swivalingC
swivelling D
svivelingQuestion 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
ABCB
CBAC
ACBD
CABQuestion 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 ragingB
have been ragedC
had being ragedD
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". Winds blowing northwards (has took) our kite to a vertiginous height.
A
had takeB
had takenC
had takingD
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. Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
A
ProfligateB
ChurlishC
HarpyD
HoarderQuestion 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
CongenialB
GallingC
AmiableD
MellowQuestion 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
appreciateB
appreciatesC
appreciationD
appreciatorQuestion 10
Comprehension
people who, _____________ they cannot be
A
althoughB
thenC
ifD
whenQuestion 11
Comprehension
can only vaguely ____________. However, there are
A
suggestionB
suggestedC
suggestD
suggestsQuestion 12
Comprehension
whereas art deals ___________ ideas of a different
A
ifB
forC
eachD
withQuestion 13
Comprehension
necessarily confined _________ the things of
A
atB
toC
soD
ofQuestion 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
ImmediatelyB
ImedatelyC
ImmiediatleyD
ImmedatelyQuestion 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
PRQB
QRPC
RPQD
RQPQuestion 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
NobleB
ImpressiveC
ModerateD
VastQuestion 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
BusyB
IntrusiveC
RudeD
TimidQuestion 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
DependenceB
ViolenceC
VillainyD
ChoiceQuestion 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
WeakB
InsurmountableC
BeatableD
UnstableQuestion 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
excitableB
irreconcilableC
excusableD
fashionableQuestion 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
againB
besidesC
anewD
nevermoreQuestion 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
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'. Mark won all of (1)/ the award for the categories (2)/ in which he was nominated. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Police : Criminals : : ? : ?
A
Sister : FemaleB
Teacher : TeachC
Doctor : PatientD
Law : LawyerQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 16 : 21 : : ? : ?
A
14 : 19B
15 : 23C
18 : 22D
21 : 29Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. ROK : SNL : : PAT : ?
A
NYRB
RCVC
QZUD
OZSQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Cow - AnimalB
Peacock - BirdC
Planet - VenusD
Chair - FurnitureQuestion 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 - 100B
13 - 144C
19 - 324D
17 - 246Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
XYZB
LMNC
CDFD
RSTQuestion 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
CandyB
CactusC
CameraD
CandleQuestion 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
10.25B
11.25C
11D
12.5Question 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
KB
JC
ID
HQuestion 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
38B
35C
40D
31Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Responsibility
A
AbilityB
PenC
NoseD
PossibleQuestion 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
tapB
fuC
piD
kuQuestion 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
38B
36C
10D
30Question 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
100B
50C
80D
30Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? QPQPQRPQP, QPQPRQPQP, QPQRPQPQP, QPRQPQPQP, QRPQPQPQP, __________.
A
RQPQPQPQPB
QPQPQPRQPC
QPQPQRPQPD
QPQPRQPQPQuestion 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 SouthB
18 km SouthC
13 km NorthD
18 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: 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 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 Chefs, circle represents Racers, triangle represents Jugglers and square represents Golfers. Which set of letters represents Racers who are not Jugglers?
A
EFB
KGJHC
EFKGD
EKJQuestion 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
HPOB
IONC
HOND
IPOQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 113, 116, 119, 122, 125, ?
A
128B
126C
129D
130Question 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, 85B
41, 76, 31, 79C
30, 14, 75, 76D
32, 85, 33, 57Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the value of \({\left[ {7{{\left( {{{64}^{\frac{1}{3}}} + {{27}^{\frac{1}{3}}}} \right)}^3}} \right]^{\frac{1}{4}}}\)
A
7B
6C
49D
343Question 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
0.7D
\(0.\bar 7\)Question 51
Arithmetic
If \({a_n} = \frac{1}{{n + 1}} + 1\) then find the value of a 1 + a 3 + a 5
A
17/12B
27/12C
37/12D
47/12Question 52
Arithmetic
If p & q = p 2 + 4pq – q 2 then find the value of (3 & 6) + (4 & 5).
A
98B
106C
116D
126Question 53
Arithmetic
For the circle shown below, find the length (in cm) of the largest chord of the circle.
A
8B
12C
16D
18Question 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
5B
6C
6.5D
7Question 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
40B
60C
45D
50Question 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
3000B
4500C
2000D
2500Question 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 : 47B
37 : 58C
37 : 95D
74 : 95Question 58
Arithmetic
What will be the average of all the prime numbers before 19?
A
8.28B
11.5C
5.34D
9.63Question 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
4B
16C
8D
12Question 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
12.5B
13.33C
10.25D
16.66Question 61
Arithmetic
A book is sold at three successive discounts of 20%, 20% and 10%. What is the net discount (in percentage)?
A
42.4B
48.6C
44.2D
40.4Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\sqrt[3]{{512}} + \sqrt {169} + \sqrt[3]{{216}} + \sqrt {225} \) ?
A
48B
32C
42D
36Question 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
120B
100C
140D
160Question 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
37.08B
34.61C
43D
56Question 65
Arithmetic
Which sector has made the second highest contribution?
A
AB
CC
DD
FQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total GDP of the country (in $ millions)?
A
400B
450C
360D
300Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing D is ________ degrees.
A
30B
36C
45D
60Question 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
44B
23C
22D
46Question 70
Arithmetic
The circumference of a circle is 110 cm. Find its radius (in cm).
A
35B
19.5C
17.5D
39Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 28 cm and height 12 cm.
A
2200B
2080C
1920D
2288Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (cos 30° + 1/2)?
A
(√3 + 1)/√3B
(√2 + 1)/√2C
(√3 + 1)/2D
(2√3 + 1)/√3Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔDEF is right angled at E. If cosec D = 5/4, then what is the value of cosec F?
A
5/3B
3/4C
4/5D
4/3Question 74
GK
What is poverty gap?
A
the difference between poverty line and actual income level of all those living below that lineB
gap between developed and developing nationsC
gap between the rich and the poorD
gap between infrastructural facilities in developed and developing nationsQuestion 75
GK
Which Five Year Plan adopted Indicative Planning in India?
A
NinthB
FourthC
ThirdD
EighthQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following events is NOT considered for the time being of Viceroy Lord Lytton?
A
Afghan WarB
Burma warC
Arms ActD
Press ActQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A
Munda Rebellion: 1899B
Vellore Mutiny: 1806C
Santhal Rebellion: 1855D
Chuar Rebellion: 1870Question 78
GK
Fausa Magna is a ________
A
VolcanoB
V-shaped valleyC
Rift lowlandD
Rift ValleyQuestion 79
GK
Where is the Nandi hill located?
A
BiharB
GujaratC
KarnatakaD
RajasthanQuestion 80
GK
Who of the following is NOT related to ghazal singing?
A
Begum AkhtarB
Malika PukhrajC
Penaz MasaniD
Haribhai VaradkarQuestion 81
GK
At which city the 10 th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) was held in November 2017?
A
DhakaB
KathmanduC
ColomboD
HyderabadQuestion 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 OldmanB
James FrancoC
Aziz AnsariD
Sterling K. BrownQuestion 83
GK
Bhutan’s national language is known as ________.
A
DzongkhaB
KhengkhaC
TshanglakhaD
LhotshamkhaQuestion 84
GK
Multiplication of equivalent weight and valency of an element is equal to ______.
A
DensityB
Relative temperatureC
Atomic weightD
AtomicityQuestion 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 IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 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 continuouslyB
If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 45 days continuouslyC
If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 30 days continuouslyD
If member is absent from all meetings of the house for 21 days continuouslyQuestion 87
GK
There are usually three Parliamentary sessions in India, viz, the Budget session, the Monsoon session, and _______.
A
the Autumn sessionB
the Summer sessionC
the Winter sessionD
None of theseQuestion 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 IB
Only II and IIIC
Only I and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 89
GK
The wing of a bat and the wing of a bird are the examples of ______ limbs.
A
HomogenousB
HeterogeneousC
AnalogousD
HomologousQuestion 90
GK
In August 2017, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) launched two mobile apps named ‘My FASTag’ and ‘______’.
A
FASTag LaneB
FASTag PartnerC
FASTag FirstD
FASTag LifeQuestion 91
GK
What is the code name of world’s largest amphibious aircraft made by China?
A
KunlongB
Sea StarC
LibelleD
DornierQuestion 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 GovernmentB
Central GovernmentC
Local PanchayatD
Municipal CorporationQuestion 94
GK
Find the work done (in J) when a charge of 20 C moves across a potential difference of 4 V.
A
5B
40C
80D
10Question 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 tornadoB
a volcanoC
an earthquakeD
a thunderstormQuestion 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 CB
Both A and CC
A, B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
The _______ has emerged as a convenient means of global communication, information sharing and services.
A
e-booksB
InternetC
SatellitesD
Public telephone booths