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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
AnB
AC
TheD
AllQuestion 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
accelerationB
perfectionC
imbalanceD
conclusionsQuestion 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
ActiveB
EnergeticC
CarelessD
EnthusiasticQuestion 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
ParticularB
ElectricC
SelectiveD
DiverseQuestion 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
DelayB
DeferC
DragD
DoQuestion 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
DecorativeB
BizarreC
PlainD
RichQuestion 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
PQRB
QPRC
QRPD
RQPQuestion 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
ApparantB
ApparentC
AparentD
AppareintQuestion 13
Comprehension
claimed that the _____ of persons
A
majorB
majorityC
majorlyD
majorsQuestion 14
Comprehension
as a proof _______ the statement.
A
fromB
ofC
formD
offQuestion 15
Comprehension
little radical _______ their views
A
intoB
toC
inD
onQuestion 16
Comprehension
often struck ______ wonder at
A
withB
againstC
aroundD
aboveQuestion 17
Comprehension
for interpreting __________ and impressions
A
FactB
FactsC
FactualD
FactuallyQuestion 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
ComplimentaryB
ObeisanceC
DenigrateD
AccoladeQuestion 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
DebacleB
AfflictionC
InfelicityD
SerendipityQuestion 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 crossedB
crossedC
have crossedD
No improvementQuestion 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 daredB
have dareC
had dareD
no improvementQuestion 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
ABCB
CBAC
CABD
BCAQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
conjecturalB
conjecturelC
conjacturalD
conjacturelQuestion 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, 87B
21, 33, 89, 24C
20, 97, 12, 65D
14, 79, 32, 65Question 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 19 : 60 : : 21 : ?
A
66B
61C
72D
83Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. SRM : IHC : : ZUQ : ?
A
PKGB
RLHC
OJFD
OJGQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
AreaB
CubeC
VolumeD
PerimeterQuestion 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 - 256C
18 - 324D
22 - 464Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
BFJB
PTXC
JNR D
KORQuestion 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
51243B
45123C
53142D
12354Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 4, 16, ?, 256, 1024
A
64B
60C
32D
48Question 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
PB
OC
RD
SQuestion 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
36B
35C
55D
45Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Revolution
A
IntoB
VoteC
ToneD
RightQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “FUNGI” is written as “HYPKK”. How is “ALGAE” written in that code language?
A
CPIEG B
GHIQTC
QKTHPD
PHQLMQuestion 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
RNEB
RMEC
RNFD
RMFQuestion 39
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 39, 40, 42, 43, 45, ?
A
47B
46C
48D
49Question 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
34B
42C
18D
47Question 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
80B
-10C
20D
-80Question 44
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQPQPQPQ, RQPQPQPQ, RSPQPQPQ, RSRQPQPQ, RSRSPQPQ, ________.
A
RSRSRSPQB
PQPQPQPQ C
RQPQPQPQD
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 WestC
6 km East D
8 km WestQuestion 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 followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followsQuestion 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
BAB
DCC
IHD
EFQuestion 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
13,86,77,97B
13,57,24,77C
10,65,42,79D
20,56,13,75Question 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
39B
87C
79D
93Question 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
-2/3B
2/3C
3/2D
-3/2Question 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
8B
10C
12D
14Question 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
61.5C
70D
78.5Question 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
30B
5C
15D
25Question 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 : 3B
8 : 4 : 3C
5 : 9 : 12D
6 : 9 : 32Question 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, 10000B
22500, 7500C
18000, 12000D
21000, 9000Question 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
77B
69C
73D
75Question 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
8640B
8260C
8880D
9220Question 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
31.24B
37.5C
30D
33.33Question 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
4680B
4860C
5560D
5940Question 62
Arithmetic
Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT? I. (√11 + √2) > (√8 + √5) II. (√10 + √3) > (√7 + √6)
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 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
12B
27C
21D
24Question 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
560B
490C
520D
640Question 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
800B
8000C
7500D
750Question 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 : 11B
4 : 9C
9 : 4D
11 : 14Question 68
Arithmetic
Units sold of which car brand were the second highest?
A
EB
CC
AD
GQuestion 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
42B
30C
21D
60Question 70
Arithmetic
If the sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 720° then how many sides does it have?
A
8B
9C
6D
10Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a cube of side 4.5 cm.
A
55.467B
14.445C
91.125D
26.465Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (2 - tan 60°)?
A
-1/√3 B
(√3 - 4)/2√3C
-1/2D
2 - √3Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔUVW is right angled at V. If sinU = 24/25, then what is the value of cosW?
A
25/7B
24/7C
7/24D
24/25Question 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 RateQuestion 75
GK
Who holds the post of Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission?
A
Prime MinisterB
Planning MinisterC
an official who holds the rank of a Cabinet MinisterD
an economist of reputeQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following tax was initiated by the Alauddin Khilji?
A
KharajB
KankutC
GhariD
ZakatQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following organizations was established outside India?
A
Indian AssociationB
East India AssociationC
Bengal-British India SocietyD
India leagueQuestion 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 HillsB
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, ChinaB
Tokyo, JapanC
Virginia, USAD
Berlin, GermanyQuestion 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
ShaanxiB
XinjiangC
Inner MongoliaD
HebeiQuestion 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 greaterQuestion 85
GK
Ionic compounds _________. I. have high boiling point II. have high melting point III. conduct electricity in solution
A
Only I and IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 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 hourB
Half an hourC
Zero hourD
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 – 1B
I – 1, II – 3, III – 2C
I – 2, II – 1, III – 3D
I – 3, II – 2, III – 1Question 89
GK
Who coined the term ‘protoplasm’ for the fluid substance of the cell?
A
Robert HookeB
Robert BrownC
J.E PurkinjeD
M. SchleidenQuestion 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 lakhB
Rs. 8.50 lakhC
Rs. 7.50 lakhD
Rs. 9.50 lakhQuestion 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 CambridgeB
National University of SingaporeC
University of CaliforniaD
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyQuestion 92
GK
In September 2017, RBI has capped bank investments in private equity fund at ________ percent of paid-up capital.
A
5B
10C
15D
18Question 93
GK
On 2 January 2018, Parliament passed NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which seeks to amend
A
NABARD Act, 1975B
NABARD Act, 1961C
NABARD Act, 1981D
NABARD Act, 1991Question 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
175B
625C
87.5D
312.5Question 95
GK
The gravitational force of attraction between two bodies is ________ the product of their masses.
A
Directly proportional to the square ofB
Inversely proportional toC
Inversely proportional to the square ofD
Directly proportional toQuestion 96
GK
The boundaries of the plates of the earth's crust are the weak zones known as _________ zones.
A
cosmicB
seismicC
formicD
anemicQuestion 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 CB
Both A and BC
A, B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
________ networks are connected by telephones, underwater cables and satellites.
A
TypewriterB
DVDC
ComputerD
Washing Machine