SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

19 Mar 2018 • Shift 2

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Question 1
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’. Turning left under (1)/ the crossroads will (2)/ save you some time. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 2
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’. Implicit in the Satyagraha was Gandhi’s assumption that (1)/ all rulers are dependent on their position and power (2)/ upon the obedience and cooperation of the ruled (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 3
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. ______European was seen eating Kadi Chawal in New Delhi.

A
An
B
A
C
The
D
All
Question 4
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. People must make continuous efforts to achieve _____ in all spheres.

A
acceleration
B
perfection
C
imbalance
D
conclusions
Question 5
Comprehension

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

A
Active
B
Energetic
C
Careless
D
Enthusiastic
Question 6
Comprehension

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

A
Particular
B
Electric
C
Selective
D
Diverse
Question 7
Comprehension

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

A
Delay
B
Defer
C
Drag
D
Do
Question 8
Comprehension

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

A
Decorative
B
Bizarre
C
Plain
D
Rich
Question 9
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The maximum P: condition is called its infiltration capacity Q: rate at which water enters R: into the soil in a given

A
PQR
B
QPR
C
QRP
D
RQP
Question 10
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 chef did not cook a dish.

A
A dish was not cooked by the chef.
B
A dish wasn’t cook by the chef.
C
A dish isn’t cooked by the chef.
D
A dish didn’t prepare by the chef.
Question 11
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. The princess said, “Whom do you consider the happiest person living?

A
The princess asked me whom I considered the happiest person living.
B
The princess asked about the happiest person living.
C
The princess asked who is the happiest person living now. 
D
The princess enquired about the happiest person living.
Question 12
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
Apparant
B
Apparent
C
Aparent
D
Appareint
Question 13
Comprehension

claimed that the _____ of persons

A
major
B
majority
C
majorly
D
majors
Question 14
Comprehension

as a proof _______ the statement.

A
from
B
of
C
form
D
off
Question 15
Comprehension

little radical _______ their views

A
into
B
to
C
in
D
on
Question 16
Comprehension

often struck ______ wonder at

A
with
B
against
C
around
D
above
Question 17
Comprehension

for interpreting __________ and impressions

A
Fact
B
Facts
C
Factual
D
Factually
Question 18
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.   Burn the midnight oil 

A
To live a life of hardship.
B
To waste away resources that could have helped in difficult times. 
C
Procrastinate and then work at the last minute to finish the task. 
D
Read or work late into the night.
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.   Throw the towel in

A
To challenge someone. 
B
To stop a bad situation from getting worse. 
C
To quit in defeat. 
D
To offer a signal of peace. 
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.   Criticize unfairly 

A
Complimentary
B
Obeisance
C
Denigrate
D
Accolade
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.   The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way 

A
Debacle
B
Affliction
C
Infelicity
D
Serendipity
Question 22
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".   As humans we (crossing) our line in disturbing the balance of nature. 

A
has crossed
B
crossed
C
have crossed
D
No improvement
Question 23
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".   I wouldn’t (has dared) to venture into such a scene. 

A
have dared
B
have dare
C
had dare
D
no improvement
Question 24
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.   We need to ask ourselves A- if personal isolation is a B- natural concomitant of the C- advancement of technology 

A
ABC
B
CBA
C
CAB
D
BCA
Question 25
Comprehension

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A
conjectural
B
conjecturel
C
conjactural
D
conjacturel
Question 26
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 ‘B’ can be represented by 41, 32 etc and ‘Z’ can be represented by 57, 98 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘FARM’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 I B A G J 1 C H G C M 2 H F I G M 3 C K B A F 4 F B F G J Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 Y Y Z U Q 6 Y Y U O V 7 Q Y Q X X 8 O T P O R 9 V U X Z N

A
23, 69, 13, 87
B
21, 33, 89, 24
C
20, 97, 12, 65
D
14, 79, 32, 65
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 19 : 60 : : 21 : ?

A
66
B
61
C
72
D
83
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. SRM : IHC : : ZUQ : ?

A
PKG
B
RLH
C
OJF
D
OJG
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Area
B
Cube
C
Volume
D
Perimeter
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (-) is related to the number on 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
14 - 196 
B
16 - 256
C
18 - 324
D
22 - 464
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
BFJ
B
PTX
C
JNR 
D
KOR
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Perplex 2. Persistent 3. Periodic 4. Persist 5. People

A
51243
B
45123
C
53142
D
12354
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 4, 16, ?, 256, 1024

A
64
B
60
C
32
D
48
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. A, D, F, I, K, N, ?

A
P
B
O
C
R
D
S
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Present ages of R and P are in the ratio of 9 : 11 respectively. After 7 years, their ages will be in the ratio of 26 : 31 and sum of their ages will be 114 years. What is the present age (in years) of P?

A
36
B
35
C
55
D
45
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Into
B
Vote
C
Tone
D
Right
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “FUNGI” is written as “HYPKK”. How is “ALGAE” written in that code language?

A
CPIEG 
B
GHIQT
C
QKTHP
D
PHQLM
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. NET, OGW, PIZ, QKC, ?

A
RNE
B
RME
C
RNF
D
RMF
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 39, 40, 42, 43, 45, ?

A
47
B
46
C
48
D
49
Question 40
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
(16, 19, 22)
B
(18, 21, 25)
C
(17, 20, 23)
D
(21, 24, 27)
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '÷' represents ' + ', '-' represents ' × ', ' + ' represents '÷' and ' × ' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 17 - 20 + 5 × 30 ÷ 4 = ?

A
34
B
42
C
18
D
47
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 16 × 4 - 10 + 10 ÷ 6 = 54

A
÷ and ×
B
× and - 
C
÷ and -
D
and +
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

If 9 & 4 = 50, 3 & 7 = -40 and 7 & 5 = 20, then find the value of 4 & 5 = ?

A
80
B
-10
C
20
D
-80
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQPQPQPQ, RQPQPQPQ, RSPQPQPQ, RSRQPQPQ, RSRSPQPQ, ________.

A
RSRSRSPQ
B
PQPQPQPQ 
C
RQPQPQPQ
D
RSRSRQPQ 
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

C and D start cycling from their fitness club. C rides 1 km West, then turns to his left and rides 5 km. In the mean while D rides 3 km South, then turns West and rides 7 km, then turns to his left and rides 2 km. Where is C with respect to D?

A
8 km East 
B
6 km West
C
6 km East 
D
8 km West
Question 46
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 batteries are cells. Statement II: All cells are chargers. Conclusion I: Some cells are chargers. Conclusion II: All chargers are cells.

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 47
Logical Reasoning

In the following figure, rectangle represents Animators, circle represents Dancers, triangle represents Potters and square represents Mothers. Which set of letters represents Potters who are not Mothers?

A
BA
B
DC
C
IH
D
EF
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 ‘B’ can be represented by 31, 43 etc and ‘P’ can be represented by 57, 95 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘GYRO’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 M C F G B 1 M A H G L 2 H J A C A 3 J B E M I 4 I C K B A Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 P X P Y N 6 S V V W W 7 S V R X Q 8 V Y S S U 9 P V O U Z

A
13,86,77,97
B
13,57,24,77
C
10,65,42,79
D
20,56,13,75
Question 49
Arithmetic

Arrange the fractions \(\frac{3}{4},\;\frac{5}{{12}},\frac{{13}}{{16}},\frac{{16}}{{29}},\frac{3}{8}\) in the descending order of their magnitude.

A
\(\frac{3}{4} > \frac{3}{8} > \frac{{13}}{{16}} > \frac{{16}}{{29}} > \frac{5}{{12}}\)
B
\(\frac{3}{8} > \frac{5}{{12}} > \frac{{16}}{{29}} > \frac{3}{4} > \frac{{13}}{{16}}\)
C
\(\frac{{13}}{{16}} > \frac{3}{4} > \frac{{16}}{{29}} > \frac{5}{{12}} > \frac{3}{8}\)
D
\(\frac{{13}}{{16}} > \frac{{16}}{{29}} > \frac{3}{4} > \frac{5}{{12}} > \frac{3}{8}\)
Question 50
Arithmetic

Which of the following numbers is a prime number?

A
39
B
87
C
79
D
93
Question 51
Arithmetic

If \(x = \frac{4}{{2\sqrt 3 + 3\sqrt 2 }}\) then find the value of \(\left( {x + \frac{1}{x}} \right)\)

A
\(\frac{{\left( {10\sqrt 3 + 15\sqrt 2 } \right)}}{{12}}\)
B
\(\frac{{\left( {10\sqrt 3 - 15\sqrt 2 } \right)}}{{12}}\)
C
\(\frac{{ - \left( {10\sqrt 3 - 33\sqrt 2 } \right)}}{{12}}\)
D
\(\frac{{\left( {10\sqrt 3 + 33\sqrt 2 } \right)}}{{12}}\)
Question 52
Arithmetic

The equation of a line is given by 4y – 6x + 9 = 0. Find the slope of other line which is perpendicular to it.

A
-2/3
B
2/3
C
3/2
D
-3/2
Question 53
Arithmetic

The two chords AB and CD of a circle intersect at point P, such that BP = 4 cm, PD = 5 cm, and CP = 8 cm. find the length of chord AB.

A
8
B
10
C
12
D
14
Question 54
Arithmetic

AB is the chord of circle of length 6 cm. From the center of the circle a perpendicular is drawn which intersects the chord at D and distance between centre and chord is 4 cm. find the area (in cm 2 ) of the circle)

A
55 
B
61.5
C
70
D
78.5
Question 55
Arithmetic

The income of Rahul is Rs 60000 and his expenditure is Rs 40000. If his income is increased by 20% and expenditure is increased by 15%, then what will be the percentage increase in his savings?

A
30
B
5
C
15
D
25
Question 56
Arithmetic

If u : v : w = 3 : 6 : 8, then what will be the ratio of (u/v) : (v/w) : (w/u)?

A
8 : 6 : 3
B
8 : 4 : 3
C
5 : 9 : 12
D
6 : 9 : 32
Question 57
Arithmetic

Puneet lent out Rs 30000 in two parts, one at 5% and the other at 9% interest. The yearly average interest comes out to be 6%. What are the amounts (in Rs) that are lent at 5% and 9% respectively?

A
20000, 10000
B
22500, 7500
C
18000, 12000
D
21000, 9000
Question 58
Arithmetic

The average marks obtained by 19 boys of a college is 56. If the highest marks and lowest marks obtained are removed, then the average reduces by 2. What is the average of the highest and lowest marks obtained?

A
77
B
69
C
73
D
75
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 5000 becomes Rs. 8000 in 3 years when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with the same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is yearly), what will be the amount (in Rs.) after 3 years?

A
8640
B
8260
C
8880
D
9220
Question 60
Arithmetic

A shopkeeper sells wheat at a profit of 20% and for weighing uses a weight which is 10% less than the actual weight. What is his total profit percentage?

A
31.24
B
37.5
C
30
D
33.33
Question 61
Arithmetic

A table is sold at a discount of 45%. If the marked price of the table is Rs 10800, then what is the selling price (in Rs) of the table?

A
4680
B
4860
C
5560
D
5940
Question 62
Arithmetic

Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT? I. (√11 + √2) > (√8 + √5) II. (√10 + √3) > (√7 + √6)

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 63
Arithmetic

Some girls can do a piece of work in 18 days. In how much time (in days) two times the number of such girls will complete thrice of the work?

A
12
B
27
C
21
D
24
Question 64
Arithmetic

Two trains are moving in the same direction at the speed of 24 km/hr and 50 km/hr. The time taken by faster train to cross a man sitting in the slower train is 72 seconds. What will be the length (in metres) of the faster train?

A
560
B
490
C
520
D
640
Question 65
Arithmetic

If the average price of a car sold by the dealer is Rs. 5 lakhs then what is the sales (in Rs. lakhs) of all the cars sold by the dealer in the month?

A
800
B
8000
C
7500
D
750
Question 66
Arithmetic

Units sold of brand D was lesser than that of brand F by_____.

A
75%
B
200%
C
100%
D
50%
Question 67
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of units sold of brand G to that of brand E?

A
14 : 11
B
4 : 9
C
9 : 4
D
11 : 14
Question 68
Arithmetic

Units sold of which car brand were the second highest?

A
E
B
C
C
A
D
G
Question 69
Arithmetic

The length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 20 cm and 29 cm respectively. Find the length of its other side (in cm).

A
42
B
30
C
21
D
60
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 720° then how many sides does it have?

A
8
B
9
C
6
D
10
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a cube of side 4.5 cm.

A
55.467
B
14.445
C
91.125
D
26.465
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (2 - tan 60°)?

A
-1/√3 
B
(√3 - 4)/2√3
C
-1/2
D
2 - √3
Question 73
Arithmetic

ΔUVW is right angled at V. If sinU = 24/25, then what is the value of cosW?

A
25/7
B
24/7
C
7/24
D
24/25
Question 74
GK

Expanded form of the term LIBOR is: ________.

A
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate 
B
London Inter-Bank Operational Rate 
C
London Inter-Bank Offsite Rate 
D
London Inter-Bank Onsite Rate
Question 75
GK

Who holds the post of Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission?

A
Prime Minister
B
Planning Minister
C
an official who holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister
D
an economist of repute
Question 76
GK

Which of the following tax was initiated by the Alauddin Khilji?

A
Kharaj
B
Kankut
C
Ghari
D
Zakat
Question 77
GK

Which of the following organizations was established outside India?

A
Indian Association
B
East India Association
C
Bengal-British India Society
D
India league
Question 78
GK

Which of the following is NOT an example of the volcanic mountain?

A
Mount Etna 
B
Mount Fujiyama 
C
Mount Black 
D
Mount Kilimanjaro 
Question 79
GK

Which of the following hills is situated in the southernmost part of India?

A
Nilgiri Hills
B
Cardamom Hills 
C
Palani Hills 
D
Annamalai Hills 
Question 80
GK

Which of the following is a war-related dance?

A
Kathakali of Kerala 
B
Bamboo dance of Meghalaya 
C
Chhau of Mayurbhanj 
D
Bhangra of Panjab 
Question 81
GK

Where is located the world's longest glass bridge that was opened for the public on December 24, 2017?

A
Hebei, China
B
Tokyo, Japan
C
Virginia, USA
D
Berlin, Germany
Question 82
GK

Who among the following is a recipient of first World Sanskrit Award?

A
Pandit Shivashankar Tripathi 
B
John Merkel 
C
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn 
D
Hassan Abbas 
Question 83
GK

Which of the following areas has the largest production of coal in China?

A
Shaanxi
B
Xinjiang
C
Inner Mongolia
D
Hebei
Question 84
GK

According to Rutherford the radius of the nucleus is about ________ than the radius of the atom.

A
10 5 times greater 
B
10 5 times lesser 
C
10 9 times greater 
D
10 7 times greater
Question 85
GK

Ionic compounds _________. I. have high boiling point II. have high melting point III. conduct electricity in solution

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

Who is the principal spokesman of the Lok Sabha?

A
Prime Minister of India 
B
Finance Minister of India 
C
Speaker of Lok Sabha 
D
Nominated Member of Lok Sabha 
Question 87
GK

In India, the first hour of every Parliamentary sitting is allotted for ________.

A
Question hour
B
Half an hour
C
Zero hour
D
No option is correct.
Question 88
GK

Match the following. Digestive Input Output I. Proteins 1. Glycerol II. Carbohydrates 2. Amino acids III. Fats 3. Glucose

A
I – 2, II – 3, III – 1
B
I – 1, II – 3, III – 2
C
I – 2, II – 1, III – 3
D
I – 3, II – 2, III – 1
Question 89
GK

Who coined the term ‘protoplasm’ for the fluid substance of the cell?

A
Robert Hooke
B
Robert Brown
C
J.E Purkinje
D
M. Schleiden
Question 90
GK

Under Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) launched in Aug 2017, the beneficiary will be provided an interest-free loan up to ________ for the purchase of the vehicle.

A
Rs. 6.50 lakh
B
Rs. 8.50 lakh
C
Rs. 7.50 lakh
D
Rs. 9.50 lakh
Question 91
GK

Scientists of which institute have found a way to induce points to give off dim light to plants by embedding luciferase enzyme?

A
The University of Cambridge
B
National University of Singapore
C
University of California
D
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Question 92
GK

In September 2017, RBI has capped bank investments in private equity fund at ________ percent of paid-up capital.

A
5
B
10
C
15
D
18
Question 93
GK

On 2 January 2018, Parliament passed NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which seeks to amend

A
NABARD Act, 1975
B
NABARD Act, 1961
C
NABARD Act, 1981
D
NABARD Act, 1991
Question 94
GK

Due to an acceleration of 1 m/s 2 the velocity of a body increases from 15 m/s to 20 m/s in a certain period. Find the displacement (in m) of the body in that period.

A
175
B
625
C
87.5
D
312.5
Question 95
GK

The gravitational force of attraction between two bodies is ________ the product of their masses.

A
Directly proportional to the square of
B
Inversely proportional to
C
Inversely proportional to the square of
D
Directly proportional to
Question 96
GK

The boundaries of the plates of the earth's crust are the weak zones known as _________ zones.

A
cosmic
B
seismic
C
formic
D
anemic
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Grigor Dimitrov won the Tennis 2017 ATP World Tour Finals Men's Singles. B) In 2017, Sergio Aguero played for the Premier League team, Liverpool. C) In 2017, Rohit Sharma captained the IPL team Mumbai Indians.

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

________ networks are connected by telephones, underwater cables and satellites.

A
Typewriter
B
DVD
C
Computer
D
Washing Machine