SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

19 Mar 2018 • Shift 3

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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'. The few moment (1)/ of deliberation (2)/ gave her the solution. (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'. Delhi had been captured, ransacked and rebuilt several (1)/ times and modern Delhi is a cluster of a number (2)/ of cities spread across the metropolitan region. (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. The closure ________ the workers adversely.

A
Expected
B
Effected
C
Accepted
D
Affected
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. An independent, impartial, speedy, and _________ judicial system is the very essence of civilisation.

A
Efficient
B
Adjacent
C
Violent
D
Present
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. Meticulous

A
Perfectionist
B
Sloppy
C
Inaccurate
D
Faulty
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. Impetus

A
Implication
B
Encouragement
C
Evidence
D
Hinderance
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. Ostracise

A
Embrace
B
Exile
C
Avoid
D
Deport
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. Ingratiating

A
Humble
B
Proud
C
Soft
D
Obedient
Question 9
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Many people look down upon P: they feel that Q: abstract art because R: abstractionists compose irrationally

A
PQR
B
QPR
C
RPQ
D
PRQ
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. She expects good news.

A
Good news is expected by her.
B
News should be good by her.
C
Good news was expected by her.
D
Good news expected.
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. “Do you write with a left hand?” she asked.

A
She asked whether I wrote with a left hand.
B
She asked that did I wrote with a left hand.
C
She asked about my writing.
D
She ask if I write with my left hand.
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
Guarantiei 
B
Guarantee
C
Gaurantee
D
Garantee
Question 13
Comprehension

to keep our ____________ acts under some surveillance

A
Habitual
B
Habit
C
Habitually
D
Habits
Question 14
Comprehension

every now and _________, that we may

A
Than
B
Then
C
That
D
This
Question 15
Comprehension

We need to be __________, constantly to find

A
Inventive
B
Invention
C
Invent
D
Inventor
Question 16
Comprehension

many of us could _________ improve his poise

A
No
B
None
C
Nor
D
Not
Question 17
Comprehension

might remove _____________ of enunciation,

A
Fault
B
Faulty
C
Faulting
D
Faults
Question 18
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Come what may

A
Welcome all visitors with open arms.
B
No matter what happens.
C
Insure all your property from all kinds of losses.
D
Willing to become whatever fate has in store for your future.
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Against the clock

A
One can't fight one's fate.
B
Work very fast to complete something within a deadline.
C
Time will march on ceaselessly irrespective of what you do.
D
The person who manages time will be successful.
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A system of religious belief; a faith

A
Nihilism
B
Heresy
C
Impiety
D
Creed
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion

A
Oration
B
Reticent
C
Bashful
D
Taciturn
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". Environmental care (had slowly regressing) to the back of our daily requirements.

A
Is slowly regressing
B
Were slowly regressing
C
Are slowly regress
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". They are giving something back to the planet that (being defiled) every day in a thousand ways.

A
Is been defiled
B
Is being defiled
C
Is been defiling
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. I would then look A- do some hand-holding and when they were B- around for my colleagues to C- not in sight, pray for divine intervention

A
ACB
B
ABC
C
BAC
D
CBA
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
Desendent
B
Descendant
C
Iliterrate
D
Descendente
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Hexagon : Six : : ? : ?

A
Triangle : Two 
B
Square : Five 
C
Rectangle : Four
D
Pentagon : Four
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 41 : 66 : : ? : ?

A
29 : 54
B
32 : 59
C
31 : 54
D
33 : 59
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. CPW : BOV : : KQH : ?

A
JPG
B
LRI
C
LRJ
D
JQG
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Sunday
B
Thursday
C
Monday
D
June
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

A
17 - 51
B
19 - 57
C
13 - 37
D
23 - 69
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
BGLR
B
DINS
C
HMRW
D
KPUZ
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Plight 2. Plush 3. Platter 4. Plateau 5. Plate

A
45312
B
54312
C
12354
D
31524
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 21, 25, 34, 50, ?, 111

A
80
B
75
C
65
D
92
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. GX, JU, MR, PO, ?

A
SK
B
SL
C
RM
D
RL
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Burman remembers that the cricket match is after 19 th July but before 22nd July, while Sumit remembers that the cricket match is before 25 th July but after 20 th July. On which date of July is the cricket match?

A
20
B
21
C
22
D
19
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Lobe
B
Treat
C
Rate
D
Life
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “STOINS” is written as “ROHPST”. How is “MARCUS” written in that code language?

A
VBRSYM
B
SYNVBZ
C
RZBNVM
D
RVBSZN
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '÷' represents ' + ', '-' represents 'x', ' + ' represents '÷' and 'x' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 20 + 5 x 4 ÷ 7 - 2 = ?

A
14
B
17
C
43
D
18
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 9 ÷ 3 - 30 x 7 + 6 = 15

A
+ and ÷
B
and +
C
+ and x
D
÷ and x
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

If 7*7 = 140, 6*1 = 70 and 3*5 = 80, then find the value of 4*4 = ?

A
60
B
80
C
10
D
40
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABCABABAB, CABABABAB, ABABABACB, ABABACBAB, ABACBABAB, _________.

A
ABABCABAB
B
ACBABABAB
C
ABCABABAB
D
CABABABAB
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

An army recruit is training. He starts and runs 2 km East, then 3 km South, then 5.5 km West, then 4 km North, then 3.5 km East, where is he now with reference to the starting position?

A
8 km North
B
6 km South
C
1 km North
D
7 km South
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: No statues are icons. Statement II: Some busts are statues. Conclusion I: No icons are busts. Conclusion II: Some busts are icons.

A
Only conclusion I follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

In the following figure, rectangle represents Pharmacists, circle represents Bloggers, triangle represents Trekkers and square represents Gymnasts. Which set of letters represents Gymnasts who are not Bloggers?

A
DAGH
B
BJK
C
KIE
D
AL
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. RMA, TOC, VQE, XSG, ?

A
YVJ
B
ZUI
C
AVJ
D
BWK
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 5, 9, 13, 17, ?

A
19
B
25
C
21
D
24
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
(3, 6, 12)
B
(4, 8, 16)
C
(7, 14, 28)
D
(6, 18, 36)
Question 48
Logical Reasoning

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The set of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The coulmns and rows of Matrix - I 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 coulm, for example ‘G’ can be represented by, 31, 43 etc and ‘Q’ can be represented by 96, 99 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘WAXY’.                                    Matrix - I Matrix - II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 F A A E I 5 S Y Z S N 1 L E F L B 6 N T V W O 2 M F I E L 7 U Z S O P 3 H G K I E 8 Y W O N R 4 B B A G E 9 N Q Z X Q

A
41, 57, 12, 66
B
68, 42, 98, 85
C
44, 56, 13, 56
D
24, 75, 44, 78
Question 49
Arithmetic

Amit is five years older than Vaibhav at present. After four years the ratio of their ages will be 5 ∶ 4. What is Amit's age (in years) at present?

A
12
B
16
C
18
D
21
Question 50
Arithmetic

If \(\frac{{7x + 9y}}{{3x - 4y}} = \frac{{19}}{8}\) , then the value of x/y is __________.

A
148/1
B
1/148
C
145/1
D
1/145
Question 51
Arithmetic

If \(p + \frac{1}{p} = \sqrt {10} \) , then find the value of \({p^4} + \frac{1}{{{p^4}}}\)

A
52
B
60
C
62
D
65
Question 52
Arithmetic

If z = 6 – 2√3, then find the value of \({\left( {\sqrt z - \frac{1}{{\sqrt z }}} \right)^2} \)

A
\(\frac{{102 - 46\sqrt 3 }}{4}\)
B
\(\frac{{102 - 46\sqrt 3 }}{2}\)
C
\(\frac{{102 - 46\sqrt 3 }}{{24}}\)
D
\(\frac{{12 - 46\sqrt 3 }}{{24}}\)
Question 53
Arithmetic

What is the total number of circles passing through the two fixed points?

A
1
B
2
C
4
D
Infinite
Question 54
Arithmetic

If the ∠ABC and ∠ACB of triangle ABC is 80° and 60° respectively. If the Incenter of the triangle is at point ‘I’ then calculate angle BIC.

A
55°
B
80°
C
110°
D
120°
Question 55
Arithmetic

The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 20% per annum. If its present value is Rs. 96000, then what was the value (in Rs.) of the machine 2 years ago?

A
138240
B
134400
C
150000
D
144000
Question 56
Arithmetic

The incomes of S and T are in the ratio 3 : 4 and their expenditures are in the ratio 1 : 1. If S saves Rs. 4000 and T saves Rs. 22000, then what will be the income (in Rs.) of S?

A
45000
B
54000
C
60000
D
65000
Question 57
Arithmetic

X and Y started a business by investing Rs .171000 and Rs. 243000 respectively. If X’s share in the profit earned at the end of year is Rs. 3800, then what will be the total profit (in Rs) earned by them together?

A
9200
B
9600
C
8400
D
8800
Question 58
Arithmetic

The average expenditure of Raman for 5 days is Rs. 130. If his expenditure for the first 4 days is Rs. 100, Rs. 125, Rs. 85 and Rs. 160 respectively, then what is his expenditure (in Rs) of the 5 th day?

A
165
B
180
C
185
D
195
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 8000 is borrowed at a compound interest at the rate of 7% per annum. What will be the amount (in Rs.) after 2 years?

A
1154.4
B
13600
C
9159.2
D
9428.6
Question 60
Arithmetic

Cost price of a cooler is Rs 8400. If the profit percentage is 26%, then what is the selling price (in Rs) of the cooler?

A
11351
B
6667
C
10584
D
9564
Question 61
Arithmetic

On selling a book at 9/14 of the marked price, there is a loss of 10%. What will be the ratio of marked price and cost price of the book?

A
5 : 9
B
5 : 8
C
7 : 4
D
7 : 5
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the positive square root of [25 + 4√39]

A
√13 + 2√3
B
√13 + 3√2
C
√11 + 2√3
D
11 + 3√2
Question 63
Arithmetic

Two pipes P and Q can fill an empty tank in 25 hours and 20 hours respectively. Pipe R alone can empty the completely filled tank in 50 hours. Firstly both the pipes P and Q are opened and after 8 hours pipe R is also opened. What will be the total time (in hours) taken to completely fill the tank?

A
12
B
10
C
14
D
13
Question 64
Arithmetic

Rohit crosses a 700 metres wide road in 35 seconds. What is his speed (in km/hr)?

A
54
B
76
C
72
D
84
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which child got the least share of wealth according to the will?

A
C
B
B
C
D
D
E
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total wealth (in Rs lakhs) of the father which was distributed according to the will?

A
300
B
400
C
360
D
240
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the share of wealth that D gets is ________ degrees.

A
72
B
60
C
50
D
75
Question 68
Arithmetic

If 40% wealth tax has to be paid on the wealth that each child receives then how much wealth tax (in Rs lakhs) does C have to pay?

A
8
B
10
C
12
D
4
Question 69
Arithmetic

The perimeter of a square is 22 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).

A
60.5
B
22.5
C
45
D
30.25
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the circumference of a circle is 88 cm, then what must be its area (in cm 2 )?

A
1232
B
616
C
704
D
1408
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 7 cm and height 6 cm.

A
187
B
209
C
163
D
149
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If ∠P = 60°, then find the value of (cotR + √3/2).

A
3√3/2
B
1 + √3
C
(2√2 + 1)/2
D
(3√3 + 1)/6
Question 73
Arithmetic

ΔABC is right angled at B. If cot A = 8/15, then what is the value of cos C?

A
15/8
B
8/17
C
17/15
D
15/17
Question 74
GK

What is "NIKKEI"?

A
Share Price Index of Tokyo Share Market 
B
Name of Japanese Central Bank 
C
The Japanese name of country’s Planning Commission 
D
Foreign Exchange Market of Japan 
Question 75
GK

Which five year plan aimed at following regional approach, instead of a sectoral approach so as to bring down regional inequalities?

A
Ninth Five- year plan 
B
Eighth Five -year plan 
C
Tenth Five -year plan 
D
Eleventh Five- year plan 
Question 76
GK

Saint Ramananda associated with which of the following branches?

A
Ram Magri
B
Premashrayi
C
Gyanashrayi
D
Karmashrayi
Question 77
GK

Who of the following leaders is NOT associated with Champaran Satyagraha?

A
Anugraha Narain Sinha 
B
J.B. Kripalani 
C
Braj Kishore Prasad 
D
Sardar Patel 
Question 78
GK

Whose science is Seismography?

A
Rivers
B
Earthquake
C
Mountain
D
Volcano
Question 79
GK

What is called the small grasslands on the slopes of Lesser Himalayan range in Jammu and Kashmir?

A
Marg
B
Bugyal
C
Payar
D
Duar
Question 80
GK

Folk dance "Lai Haraoba" is popular in which Indian state?

A
Assam
B
Manipur
C
Mizoram
D
Nagaland
Question 81
GK

Which countries organized joint military exercise named ‘Mitra Shakti’ in October 2017?

A
India-Sri Lanka 
B
India-Nepal 
C
India-Japan 
D
India-Bhutan 
Question 82
GK

Who among the following has been crowned Miss Universe in Las Vegas on November 26, 2017?

A
Shraddha Shashidhar 
B
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters 
C
Iris Mittenaere 
D
Laura Gonzalez 
Question 83
GK

What is called the descendants of Dutch and Portuguese colonies in Sri Lanka?

A
Sinhalese
B
Tamil
C
Burgher
D
Vedda
Question 84
GK

Match the following items of column (A) with column (B). Column A Column B I. Electron 1.  Goldstein II. Proton 2. Thomson III. Neutron  3. James  Chadwick

A
I - 3, II - 1, III - 2 
B
I - 2, II - 1, III - 3 
C
I - 2, II - 3, III - 1 
D
I - 1, II - 2, III - 3 
Question 85
GK

Generally covalently bonded molecules ________. I. Have high boiling and melting point as compared to ionically bonded molecules II. Are poor conductors of electricity. III. Have weak inter-molecular force.

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 summons the joint sitting of both the houses of the Indian Parliament?

A
Prime Minister of India
B
President of India
C
Speaker of Lok Sabha
D
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Question 87
GK

Which bill can be introduced without the prior recommendation of the President of India?

A
Money Bill
B
Ordinary Bill
C
Both
D
None
Question 88
GK

Where does glucose break down into pyruvate?

A
Golgi bodies
B
Cytoplasm
C
Chloroplast
D
Protoplasm
Question 89
GK

In December 2017, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the B. R. Ambedkar International Centre in ________.

A
Mumbai
B
Ahmedabad
C
New Delhi
D
Hyderabad
Question 90
GK

Who expanded the cell theory and suggested that all the cells arise from pre-existing cells?

A
T. Schwann 
B
M. Schleiden 
C
J. E. Purkinje 
D
Rudolf Virchow 
Question 91
GK

Which enzyme has been used by scientists of Massachusetts Institute of Technology to induce plants to give off the dim light?

A
Carotenogen
B
Luciferase
C
Reductase
D
Peroxidase
Question 92
GK

On 29 September 2017, SEBI allowed Sovereign wealth fund and other long term Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to buy corporate debt up to _________ in infrastructure sector.

A
Rs. 9500 crore
B
Rs. 5000 crore 
C
Rs. 15,000 crore 
D
Rs. 20,000 crore 
Question 93
GK

On 2 January 2018, Parliament Passed NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to increase the capital of NABARD from Rs 5,000 crore to ______.

A
Rs. 30,000 crore 
B
Rs. 10,000 crore 
C
Rs. 20,000 crore 
D
Rs. 40,000 crore 
Question 94
GK

Find the acceleration (in m/s 2 ) produced in a body of mass 10 kg when a force of 20 N is applied on it

A
200
B
4
C
2
D
100
Question 95
GK

The product of mass of a body and the acceleration produced in it equals the _________ acting on it.

A
Force
B
Impulse
C
Torque
D
Kinetic energy
Question 96
GK

The process of transferring of charge from a charged object to the earth is called ________.

A
Neutralisation
B
Negation
C
Terraforming
D
Earthing
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Lewis Hamilton won the Formula One 2017 Chinese Grand Prix  B) Belgium hosted the Tennis 2017 Davis Cup Final.  C) Sebastian Vettel won the Formula One 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix.

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

The overall capabilities of CCT are understood by all because _________ are information processing tools.

A
Computers
B
DVD
C
Internet
D
CD