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
anotate
B
annotate
C
annottate
D
anottate
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. It is ethics and A-values that have the inherent B-of motivation into inspiration C-potential to transform the spirit

A
ABC
B
ACB
C
CBA
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 technical aspect of English that deals with ironies (has always intrigue) my inquisitive mind.

A
is always intrigued
B
will always intrigued
C
has always intrigued
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". The realisation came when we noticed that our children (had becoming) too dependent on us.

A
had become
B
has became
C
has become
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. Keen interest or enthusiasm

A
Lassitude
B
Lethargy
C
Avidity
D
Soporific
Question 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
Encourage
B
Muffle
C
Divulge
D
Expose
Question 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
differ
B
different
C
difference
D
differentiation
Question 10
Comprehension

and filled with __________ details of the author’s

A
hour
B
second
C
time
D
minute
Question 11
Comprehension

watch and phone __________ and going into

A
under
B
below
C
backside
D
behind
Question 12
Comprehension

How no internet ________________ is what you need to

A
connectivity
B
to connect
C
connects
D
connecting
Question 13
Comprehension

road less travelled ___________ some off-the-track trek

A
but
B
or
C
but also
D
also
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
Apeareance
B
Appearrance
C
Appearence
D
Appearance
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. 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
PQR
B
RQP
C
QPR
D
PRQ
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. Adjure

A
Order
B
Require
C
Advise
D
Disclaim
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. Decimate

A
Preserve
B
Destroy
C
Execute
D
Abate
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. Pejorative

A
Right
B
Discussion
C
Derogatory
D
Complimentary
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. Barbarous

A
Refined
B
Polite
C
Crude
D
Civilized
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. Aryabhatta was the first astronomer to state ______ that the earth is round and it rotates on its axis.

A
sympathetically
B
automatically
C
emphatically
D
accidentally
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. Her trekking was met ______ obstacles.

A
with
B
from
C
by
D
of
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. 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
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'. What happen (1)/ at your (2)/ college today? (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. Road : Asphalt ∷ ? : ?

A
Sugarcane : Sugar
B
Cloth : Shirt
C
Pen : Pencil
D
Ore : Metal
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 697 : 976 ∷ 532 : ?

A
320
B
354
C
237
D
325
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. RTU : SUW ∷ CEF : ?

A
FGI
B
DGH
C
EGF
D
DFH
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Oxygen – Gas
B
Metal – Platinum
C
Liquid – Water
D
Solid – Iron
Question 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 – 32
B
31 – 36
C
33 – 38
D
23 – 27
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
SPMJ
B
XURO
C
NKHE
D
ZWSP
Question 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
53214
B
21345
C
45231
D
12435
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, ?

A
31
B
34
C
30
D
32
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. FT, JX, NB, RF, ?

A
TX
B
LJ
C
VJ
D
YJ
Question 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
98
B
110
C
94
D
92
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Pass
B
Moss
C
Passion
D
Comply
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “RAPID” is written as “GLSDU”. How is “WATER” written in that code language?

A
DZHKM
B
UHWDZ
C
VHKDZ
D
MKHDZ
Question 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
19
B
15
C
41
D
14
Question 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
2
B
4
C
10
D
8
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABCABABAB, ABABCABAB, ABABABCAB, ABABABABC, ACBABABAB, __________.

A
ABABCABAB
B
ABCABABAB
C
ABACBABAB
D
ABABACBAB
Question 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 South
B
3 km North
C
3 km South
D
2 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: 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 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 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
D
B
ED
C
DF
D
EDF
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. KHQ, HEN, EBK, ?, YVE

A
ZWF
B
AXG
C
CZI
D
BYH
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 6, 9, 13, 18, 24, ?

A
31
B
34
C
29
D
28
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
(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
34,68,44,95
B
43,78,23,59
C
30,66,42,96
D
23,68,22,66
Question 49
Arithmetic

Calculate the value of x if \(\sqrt {1 - \left( {\frac{x}{{289}}} \right)} = \left( {\frac{{15}}{{17}}} \right)\)

A
64
B
44
C
36
D
54
Question 50
Arithmetic

Find the unit place digit in the given expression: (153) 144 – (115) 123 –(111) 510 + (216) 25

A
1
B
5
C
6
D
3
Question 51
Arithmetic

Which of the following value of ‘x + y’ satisfies the equation 4 (x – 1) 9 (2y – 8) = 5184

A
7
B
8
C
9
D
6
Question 52
Arithmetic

If \(s + \frac{1}{s} = 4\)  then find the value of  \({s^2} + \frac{1}{{{s^2}}}\) .

A
14
B
16
C
20
D
24
Question 53
Arithmetic

The tangent at any point of the circle is ___________ to the radius through the point of contact.

A
parallel
B
intersecting
C
perpendicular
D
equal
Question 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
134
B
224
C
100
D
124
Question 56
Arithmetic

If x : y = 1 : 3, then what will be the ratio of (3y 2 + 3x 2 ) : (2y 2 – 8x 2 )?

A
4 : 1
B
2 : 1
C
3 : 1
D
5 : 1
Question 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
40
B
50
C
60
D
75
Question 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 ∶ 1
B
23 ∶ 2
C
19 ∶ 11
D
9 ∶ 2
Question 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
13175
B
14225
C
12575
D
15625
Question 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
16.66
B
50
C
33.33
D
37.5
Question 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
34.24
B
44.44
C
25.92
D
18.18
Question 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
1
B
311
C
5
D
0
Question 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
16
B
15
C
17
D
18
Question 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
21
B
18
C
12
D
15
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which adventure activity had the second lowest number of participants?

A
F
B
A
C
D
D
G
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of participants of activity G to participants of activity B?

A
9 : 5
B
12 : 7
C
5 : 9
D
7 : 12
Question 67
Arithmetic

Participants of activity A were lesser than that of F by ___________%.

A
25
B
30
C
20
D
35
Question 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
90
B
55
C
45
D
60
Question 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
58
B
21
C
42
D
29
Question 70
Arithmetic

Find the circumference (in cm) of a circle of radius 7 cm.

A
56
B
44
C
16
D
32
Question 71
Arithmetic

The volume of a hemisphere is 89.83 cm³. Find its diameter (in cm).

A
3.5
B
7
C
14
D
10.5
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠C = 45°, then find the value of (cosec A - √3).

A
(4 – √3)/2
B
√2 – √3
C
-√3/2
D
(√6 – 1)/√3
Question 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
2.6
B
3
C
2.4
D
4
Question 74
GK

Brent Index is associated with which of the following?

A
crude oil prices
B
copper future prices
C
gold future prices
D
shipping rate index
Question 75
GK

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

A
First Five Year Plan: 1951-56
B
Second Five Year Plan: 1956-61
C
Third Five Year Plan: 1961-66
D
Fourth Five Year Plan: 1966-71
Question 76
GK

Where is the Southern Alps mountain range located?

A
Australia
B
New Zealand
C
South Africa
D
Indonesia
Question 77
GK

By what name is the combined water stream of Ganga and Brahmaputra known?

A
Meghna
B
Jamuna
C
Padma
D
Tsangpo
Question 78
GK

Who was the exponent of Yog Darshan?

A
Patanjali
B
Gautam
C
Jaimini
D
Shankaracharya
Question 79
GK

During the Maratha period, who was the officer responsible for the village administration?

A
Havaldar
B
Patil
C
Chaudhary
D
Sardeshmukh
Question 80
GK

Govind Swami Pillai is associated with which musical instrument?

A
Mridangam
B
Tabla
C
Veena
D
Violin
Question 81
GK

Which country's Parliament has passed a law that will limit the powers of its police?

A
Israel
B
France
C
Britain
D
China
Question 82
GK

Who among the following has been awarded the Blue Planet Prize-2017 in October 2017?

A
Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
B
J.K. Anderson
C
M. Suzanchuk
D
Garry Bentzone
Question 83
GK

When was the national emblem of Bangladesh adopted?

A
1971
B
1973
C
1975
D
1977
Question 84
GK

Mass number is always equal to ________.

A
number of protons
B
number of neutrons
C
sum of number of protons and number of electrons
D
sum of number of protons and number of neutrons
Question 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 II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 86
GK

Along with ‘Right to Life’ in Article 21 of Indian Constitution, it also includes ________.

A
Right to Health
B
Right to Food
C
Right to Water
D
All options are correct.
Question 87
GK

Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional recognition to municipalities?

A
72 nd Constitutional Amendment Act
B
73 rd Constitutional Amendment Act
C
74 th Constitutional Amendment Act
D
75 th Constitutional Amendment Act
Question 88
GK

Which of the following is NOT a waste material removed from blood in the kidney?

A
Ammonia
B
Carbon dioxide
C
Urea
D
Uric acid
Question 89
GK

The movement of water molecules through the plasma membrane is called _________.

A
Osmosis
B
Sedimentation
C
Precipitation
D
Transpiration
Question 90
GK

In November 2017, the second phase of ‘Bharat Net Project’ was launched. How much is its approximate outlay?

A
Rs. 55,000 crore
B
Rs. 10,000 crore
C
Rs. 20,000 crore
D
Rs. 34,000 crore
Question 91
GK

NASA successfully tested supersonic landing parachute in November 2017 for its approximate ________ mission.

A
Zuma 2020
B
GOLD
C
ICON
D
Mars 2020
Question 92
GK

In October 2017, who launched India’s 3rd biggest ‘Initial Public Offering (IPO)’ of Rs. 11,370 crore?

A
Reliance Industries Ltd
B
GIC Re
C
Coal India Ltd
D
Infosys
Question 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 month
B
Rs. 3.9 lakh per month
C
Rs. 2 lakh per month
D
Rs. 5 lakh per month
Question 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
4.8
B
60
C
9.6
D
30
Question 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/2
B
4g
C
2g
D
g/4
Question 96
GK

An earthquake of magnitude ________ on the Richter scale has a hundred times more destructive energy than an earthquake of magnitude 4.

A
5
B
7
C
6
D
8
Question 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 B
B
A and B
C
A, B and C
D
None of these
Question 98
GK

_________ provides network backbone and e-governance support to government bodies in India.

A
NIC
B
NASSCOM
C
Department of Information Technology
D
State Bank of India