SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
19 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
anotateB
annotateC
annottateD
anottateQuestion 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. It is ethics and A-values that have the inherent B-of motivation into inspiration C-potential to transform the spirit
A
ABCB
ACBC
CBAD
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 technical aspect of English that deals with ironies (has always intrigue) my inquisitive mind.
A
is always intriguedB
will always intriguedC
has always intriguedD
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". The realisation came when we noticed that our children (had becoming) too dependent on us.
A
had becomeB
has becameC
has becomeD
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. Keen interest or enthusiasm
A
LassitudeB
LethargyC
AvidityD
SoporificQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Wrap or cover for warmth
A
EncourageB
MuffleC
DivulgeD
ExposeQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A dime a dozen
A
A very expensive proposition.B
Something which appears cheap but which will prove expensive in the long run.C
Something which appears attractive but has zero value.D
Very common and of no particular value.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A bad patch
A
A potholed road.B
A medical bandage.C
A period of difficulty.D
Shoddy repair work.Question 9
Comprehension
and tell no one. I beg to _________.
A
differB
differentC
differenceD
differentiationQuestion 10
Comprehension
and filled with __________ details of the author’s
A
hourB
secondC
timeD
minuteQuestion 11
Comprehension
watch and phone __________ and going into
A
underB
belowC
backsideD
behindQuestion 12
Comprehension
How no internet ________________ is what you need to
A
connectivityB
to connectC
connectsD
connectingQuestion 13
Comprehension
road less travelled ___________ some off-the-track trek
A
butB
orC
but alsoD
alsoQuestion 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
ApeareanceB
AppearranceC
AppearenceD
AppearanceQuestion 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. He said, “I am hungry.”
A
He inform about his hunger.B
He says he was hungry.C
He was feeling hungry.D
He said that he was hungry.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. The watch man opened the gate.
A
The gate opened the watch man.B
The gate is being opened by the watchman.C
The gate was opened by the watchman.D
The gate is opened by the watchman.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Cities have P: intellectual stimulus Q: always provided R: and educational leadership
A
PQRB
RQPC
QPRD
PRQQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Adjure
A
OrderB
RequireC
AdviseD
DisclaimQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Decimate
A
PreserveB
DestroyC
ExecuteD
AbateQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Pejorative
A
RightB
DiscussionC
DerogatoryD
ComplimentaryQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Barbarous
A
RefinedB
PoliteC
CrudeD
CivilizedQuestion 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. Aryabhatta was the first astronomer to state ______ that the earth is round and it rotates on its axis.
A
sympatheticallyB
automaticallyC
emphaticallyD
accidentallyQuestion 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. Her trekking was met ______ obstacles.
A
withB
fromC
byD
ofQuestion 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. Some girls are taking prior permission to (1)/ sport a loosely tied plait on the days (2)/ they had washed their hair. (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'. What happen (1)/ at your (2)/ college today? (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. Road : Asphalt ∷ ? : ?
A
Sugarcane : SugarB
Cloth : ShirtC
Pen : PencilD
Ore : MetalQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 697 : 976 ∷ 532 : ?
A
320B
354C
237D
325Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. RTU : SUW ∷ CEF : ?
A
FGIB
DGHC
EGFD
DFHQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Oxygen – GasB
Metal – PlatinumC
Liquid – WaterD
Solid – IronQuestion 30
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on the left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on the basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out.
A
27 – 32B
31 – 36C
33 – 38D
23 – 27Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
SPMJB
XUROC
NKHED
ZWSPQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Tinned 2. Timber 3. Tinkle 4. Thunderstorm 5. Thursday
A
53214B
21345C
45231D
12435Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, ?
A
31B
34C
30D
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. FT, JX, NB, RF, ?
A
TXB
LJC
VJD
YJQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Present age of Amit is twice of Baman’s present age. After 5 years Baman’s age will be 4 times of the Chetan’s present age. If Chetan celebrated his sixth birthday 7 years ago, then what will be the present age (in years) of Amit?
A
98B
110C
94D
92Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Compassionate
A
PassB
MossC
PassionD
ComplyQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “RAPID” is written as “GLSDU”. How is “WATER” written in that code language?
A
DZHKMB
UHWDZC
VHKDZD
MKHDZQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents 'x', '÷' represents '+', '+' represents '÷' and 'x' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 18 ÷ 12 - 5 + 30 x 6 = ?
A
19B
15C
41D
14Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 20 + 14 ÷ 35 - 10 × 12 = 10
A
+ and ×B
+ and ÷C
and +D
÷ and ×Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 16#2 = 16, 12#6 = 36 and 6#1 = 3, then find the value of 4#4 = ?
A
2B
4C
10D
8Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABCABABAB, ABABCABAB, ABABABCAB, ABABABABC, ACBABABAB, __________.
A
ABABCABABB
ABCABABABC
ABACBABABD
ABABACBABQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A village woman walks 2.5 km South starting from her home in search of water. She then turns West and walks 1.5 km, then she turns South and walks 0.5km, then she turns to her left and walks 1.5 km. Where is she now with respect to her home?
A
2 km SouthB
3 km NorthC
3 km SouthD
2 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 tickets are coupons. Statement II: All cards are tickets. Conclusion I: Some coupons are cards. Conclusion II: Some cards are coupons.
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 Opticians, circle represents Illustrators, triangle represents Photographers and square represents Football players. Which set of letters represents Football players who areboth Photographers as well as Opticians?
A
DB
EDC
DFD
EDFQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. KHQ, HEN, EBK, ?, YVE
A
ZWFB
AXGC
CZID
BYHQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 6, 9, 13, 18, 24, ?
A
31B
34C
29D
28Question 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
(5, 16, 22)B
(6, 19, 25)C
(4, 13, 17)D
(9, 28, 37)Question 48
Logical Reasoning
A word is represented by the 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 Matri× -I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matri× -II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and ne× t by its column, for e× ample ‘D’ can be represented by 24, 41 etc and ‘Y’ can be represented by 57, 98 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘BREW’. Matrix –I Matrix -II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C J H G A 5 U W Y X W 1 G I H D C 6 Z U N T S 2 F C H E D 7 V O U R P 3 M B A L E 8 R O W X O 4 E D K B G 9 V Q S Y U
A
34,68,44,95B
43,78,23,59C
30,66,42,96D
23,68,22,66Question 49
Arithmetic
Calculate the value of x if \(\sqrt {1 - \left( {\frac{x}{{289}}} \right)} = \left( {\frac{{15}}{{17}}} \right)\)
A
64B
44C
36D
54Question 50
Arithmetic
Find the unit place digit in the given expression: (153) 144 – (115) 123 –(111) 510 + (216) 25
A
1B
5C
6D
3Question 51
Arithmetic
Which of the following value of ‘x + y’ satisfies the equation 4 (x – 1) 9 (2y – 8) = 5184
A
7B
8C
9D
6Question 52
Arithmetic
If \(s + \frac{1}{s} = 4\) then find the value of \({s^2} + \frac{1}{{{s^2}}}\) .
A
14B
16C
20D
24Question 53
Arithmetic
The tangent at any point of the circle is ___________ to the radius through the point of contact.
A
parallelB
intersectingC
perpendicularD
equalQuestion 54
Arithmetic
Calculate the value of angle FED from the figure shown below.
A
30°B
40°C
60°D
80°Question 55
Arithmetic
The income of X is 60% more than Y’s income and the income of Y is 40% more than Z’s income. X’s income is how much percentage more than Z’s income?
A
134B
224C
100D
124Question 56
Arithmetic
If x : y = 1 : 3, then what will be the ratio of (3y 2 + 3x 2 ) : (2y 2 – 8x 2 )?
A
4 : 1B
2 : 1C
3 : 1D
5 : 1Question 57
Arithmetic
5 litres of honey contains 80% sugar. 3 litres of water is added to this honey. What is the percentage of sugar in the new mixture?
A
40B
50C
60D
75Question 58
Arithmetic
Average of the marks of 132 students of a college is 40. If the average of the marks of the passed students is 42 and the average of the marks of the failed students is 20, then what will be the respective ratio of the total marks of passed students and the total marks of failed students?
A
21 ∶ 1B
23 ∶ 2C
19 ∶ 11D
9 ∶ 2Question 59
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 8000 becomes Rs 12500 in 2 years at a certain rate of compound interest. What will be the sum (in Rs.) after 3 years?
A
13175B
14225C
12575D
15625Question 60
Arithmetic
If the selling price of an article is doubled, then its loss percentage gets converted into the equal profit percentage. What is the loss percentage?
A
16.66B
50C
33.33D
37.5Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of a pencil is 35% more than its cost price. What maximum discount percentage can be offered by the shopkeeper to sell his pencil at no profit or no loss?
A
34.24B
44.44C
25.92D
18.18Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the least number that should be added to the product 11 × 12 × 13 × 14 to make it a perfect square?
A
1B
311C
5D
0Question 63
Arithmetic
If 8 men can do a piece of work in 14 days, then in how much time (in days) will 7 men do the same piece of work?
A
16B
15C
17D
18Question 64
Arithmetic
Two buses are moving towards each other at a speed of 20 km/hr and 34 km/hr, respectively. What will be the distance (in metres) between the two buses one second before they collide?
A
21B
18C
12D
15Question 65
Arithmetic
In which adventure activity had the second lowest number of participants?
A
FB
AC
DD
GQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of participants of activity G to participants of activity B?
A
9 : 5B
12 : 7C
5 : 9D
7 : 12Question 67
Arithmetic
Participants of activity A were lesser than that of F by ___________%.
A
25B
30C
20D
35Question 68
Arithmetic
If 30% of the participants of activity F had chosen to participate in activity G then the number of participants of G would have increased (in percent) by?
A
90B
55C
45D
60Question 69
Arithmetic
The perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle are 82 cm and 20 cm respectively. Calculate the length of its diagonal (in cm).
A
58B
21C
42D
29Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the circumference (in cm) of a circle of radius 7 cm.
A
56B
44C
16D
32Question 71
Arithmetic
The volume of a hemisphere is 89.83 cm³. Find its diameter (in cm).
A
3.5B
7C
14D
10.5Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠C = 45°, then find the value of (cosec A - √3).
A
(4 – √3)/2B
√2 – √3C
-√3/2D
(√6 – 1)/√3Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔPQR measure of angle Q is 90°. If sin P = 12/13, and PQ = 1 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side QR?
A
2.6B
3C
2.4D
4Question 74
GK
Brent Index is associated with which of the following?
A
crude oil pricesB
copper future pricesC
gold future pricesD
shipping rate indexQuestion 75
GK
Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
A
First Five Year Plan: 1951-56B
Second Five Year Plan: 1956-61C
Third Five Year Plan: 1961-66D
Fourth Five Year Plan: 1966-71Question 76
GK
Where is the Southern Alps mountain range located?
A
AustraliaB
New ZealandC
South AfricaD
IndonesiaQuestion 77
GK
By what name is the combined water stream of Ganga and Brahmaputra known?
A
MeghnaB
JamunaC
PadmaD
TsangpoQuestion 78
GK
Who was the exponent of Yog Darshan?
A
PatanjaliB
GautamC
JaiminiD
ShankaracharyaQuestion 79
GK
During the Maratha period, who was the officer responsible for the village administration?
A
HavaldarB
PatilC
ChaudharyD
SardeshmukhQuestion 80
GK
Govind Swami Pillai is associated with which musical instrument?
A
MridangamB
TablaC
VeenaD
ViolinQuestion 81
GK
Which country's Parliament has passed a law that will limit the powers of its police?
A
IsraelB
FranceC
BritainD
ChinaQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following has been awarded the Blue Planet Prize-2017 in October 2017?
A
Hans Joachim SchellnhuberB
J.K. AndersonC
M. SuzanchukD
Garry BentzoneQuestion 83
GK
When was the national emblem of Bangladesh adopted?
A
1971B
1973C
1975D
1977Question 84
GK
Mass number is always equal to ________.
A
number of protonsB
number of neutronsC
sum of number of protons and number of electronsD
sum of number of protons and number of neutronsQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following statements are CORRECT? I. Ethanol is a good solvent for organic compounds. II. Boiling and melting points of ethanol are low with respect to water. III. Ethanol is used as tincture iodine.
A
Only I and IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 86
GK
Along with ‘Right to Life’ in Article 21 of Indian Constitution, it also includes ________.
A
Right to HealthB
Right to FoodC
Right to WaterD
All options are correct.Question 87
GK
Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional recognition to municipalities?
A
72 nd Constitutional Amendment ActB
73 rd Constitutional Amendment ActC
74 th Constitutional Amendment ActD
75 th Constitutional Amendment ActQuestion 88
GK
Which of the following is NOT a waste material removed from blood in the kidney?
A
AmmoniaB
Carbon dioxideC
UreaD
Uric acidQuestion 89
GK
The movement of water molecules through the plasma membrane is called _________.
A
OsmosisB
SedimentationC
PrecipitationD
TranspirationQuestion 90
GK
In November 2017, the second phase of ‘Bharat Net Project’ was launched. How much is its approximate outlay?
A
Rs. 55,000 croreB
Rs. 10,000 croreC
Rs. 20,000 croreD
Rs. 34,000 croreQuestion 91
GK
NASA successfully tested supersonic landing parachute in November 2017 for its approximate ________ mission.
A
Zuma 2020B
GOLDC
ICOND
Mars 2020Question 92
GK
In October 2017, who launched India’s 3rd biggest ‘Initial Public Offering (IPO)’ of Rs. 11,370 crore?
A
Reliance Industries LtdB
GIC ReC
Coal India LtdD
InfosysQuestion 93
GK
On 5 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017. The Bill proposes to hike the salary of Chief Justice of India (CJI) to nearly _________.
A
Rs. 2.80 lakh per monthB
Rs. 3.9 lakh per monthC
Rs. 2 lakh per monthD
Rs. 5 lakh per monthQuestion 94
GK
What is the resistance (in Ω) of an electrical component if a current of 0.4 A passes through it on application of 12 V of potential difference across it?
A
4.8B
60C
9.6D
30Question 95
GK
If the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth is g, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of a planet whose mass is half of that of earth and radius is same as that of the earth is _________.
A
g/2B
4gC
2gD
g/4Question 96
GK
An earthquake of magnitude ________ on the Richter scale has a hundred times more destructive energy than an earthquake of magnitude 4.
A
5B
7C
6D
8Question 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A. In 2017, Giannis Antetokounmpo played for the NBA team Houston Rockets. B. In 2018 IPL auctions, Kings XI Punjab retained Axar Patel. C. In 2017, David Warner captained the IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore.
A
Only BB
A and BC
A, B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
_________ provides network backbone and e-governance support to government bodies in India.
A
NICB
NASSCOMC
Department of Information TechnologyD
State Bank of India