SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
20 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'. Of all the forts (1)/ that I’ve visit in India, (2)/ Daulatabad Fort is my favourite. (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'. The Bench will also have to say (1)/ whether the laws are really at consonance with (2)/ the basic tenets of the 1960 Act. (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. A paragraph _________ number of sentences grouped together.
A
Could be aB
WasC
Would beD
Is aQuestion 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. What would you have done if you _________ the band?
A
Was inB
Is inC
Will be inD
Were inQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Carouse
A
QuaffB
GrieveC
OverlookD
IgnoreQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Clement
A
IrritateB
ColdC
ClingyD
MildQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Artifice
A
TruthfulnessB
TrickC
SkillD
SchemeQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Extant
A
ExtinctB
PresentC
ImmediateD
AroundQuestion 9
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Sociologists believe P: that the reason why honour killings Q: of the continued rigidity of the caste system R: continue to take place is because
A
PRQB
RQPC
QRPD
PQRQuestion 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 mechanic uses old spare parts for the car.
A
Old spare parts were used for the car by the mechanic. B
Old spare parts was used for the car by the mechanic. C
Old spare parts is being used for the car by the mechanic. D
Old spare parts are used for the car by the mechanic.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 visitor enquired, “When is the next train?”
A
The visitor enquired about the next train.B
The visitor enquired when the next train was.C
The visitor asked when is the next train.D
The visitor was interested in the next train.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
Acquittied B
Acquitted C
Ecquited D
AcqiuteedQuestion 13
Comprehension
Left to itself, then, attention _____________ obeys natural laws
A
SimpleB
SimplyC
SimplificationD
SimplicityQuestion 14
Comprehension
least resistance. _______________ far the larger portion
A
ByB
WithC
AlongD
SuchQuestion 15
Comprehension
conscious of effort _____________ struggle to compel
A
NoB
NotC
NoneD
NorQuestion 16
Comprehension
thinking about _________. Indeed,
A
ThisB
TheseC
ThemD
ThatQuestion 17
Comprehension
be doubted ___________ this is not the case
A
WeatherB
WitherC
WetherD
WhetherQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Ring-fencing
A
The place where the sport of fencing is played by two opponents.B
Doubly protecting your assets.C
Guarantee that funds allocated for a particular purpose will not be spent on anything else.D
Be ready to fight for what is your right.Question 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Keep your chin up
A
Behave arrogantly in front of elders.B
Keep your self respect at all times.C
Remain cheerful in difficult circumstances.D
Pretend to be good when you have an evil plan.Question 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Be deprived of property or a right or privilege as a penalty for wrongdoing
A
ForfeitedB
EndowC
RenderD
AssignQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Absolve someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing
A
IndictB
ExonerateC
AllegeD
SlurQuestion 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". He (has to develop) self-confidence, so leave him alone.
A
Have to developB
Are to developC
Has to be developedD
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". The music (soothe) me and I stroll on happily.
A
SoothingB
SoothesC
Had soothedD
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. There is an A: a telephonic talk could never replicate B: instant rapport in the written C: communication which the printed message or
A
BACB
ACBC
ABCD
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
Bifurckated B
Biffurcated C
Biffurckated D
Bifurcated Question 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Saw : Carpenter :: ? : ?
A
Pen : SoldierB
Sword : SculptorC
Scalpel : PloughD
Axe : WoodcutterQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 69 : 87 :: ? : ?
A
77 : 97B
117 : 135 C
95 : 107D
121 : 145Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. SQM : RPL :: ? : ?
A
KCN : JBOB
DQA : CPBC
BSU : ART D
PYC : OXD Question 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
RedB
GreenC
WhiteD
PaintingQuestion 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 pairs.
A
16 - 32B
24 - 48 C
36 - 72D
32 - 66Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
GECB
NLJC
OMKD
YWNQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Clump 2. Clown 3. Climax 4. Clumsy 5. Climb
A
32541B
41523C
35214D
45213Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 2, 3, 4, 9, 16, 29, 54, ?
A
109B
99C
87D
117Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. E, I, M, ?, U, Y
A
QB
RC
TD
SQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Present age of R and S are in the ratio of 3 : 2 respectively. If the present age of H is 117 years and R’s present age is 4/13 of H’s present age, then after how many years the ages of R and S would be in the ratio of 15 : 11?
A
9B
6C
7D
8Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Represhensible
A
RepairB
HenC
RiseD
RipeQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “ FUMIC ” is written as “ 6211393 ” and “ STEAM ” is written as “ 19205113 ”. How is “ PROP ” written in that code language?
A
714812B
6159134C
16181516D
1271418Question 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '×' represents '+', '÷' represents '×', ' - ' represents '÷' and '+' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 20 ÷ 12 - 30 + 10 × 10 = ?
A
8B
25C
14D
21Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 32 ÷ 16 - 5 × 8 + 2 = 13
A
+ and ÷B
+ and ×C
and +D
÷ and × Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 6@16 = 11, 2@14 = 8 and 8@8 = 8, then find the value of 10@18 = ?
A
4B
6C
12D
14Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? BAAAAABA, BAAAABAA, BAAABAAA, BAABAAAA, BABAAAAA, ________.
A
BAAAAAABB
BAAAAABAC
BBAAAAAAD
BAAAABAAQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
An old man starts his daily walking routine. He walks 2 km East, then turns North and walks 1 km, then turns West and walks 2 km, then turns to his right and walks 1.5 kms. Where is he now with respect to the starting position?
A
0.5 km NorthB
2.5 km SouthC
0.5 km SouthD
2.5 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: No taps are nozzles Statement II: Some valves are taps Conclusion I: All nozzles are valves Conclusion II: All valves are nozzles
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 Hairstylists, circle represents Racers, triangle represents Divers and square represents Fathers. Which set of letters represents fathers who are Divers?
A
BAB
ACC
HAD
GAQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. RFT, QDQ, PBN, OZK, ?
A
LVFB
KUEC
MWGD
NXHQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 52, 41, 32, 25, ?, 17
A
21B
20C
18D
19Question 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
(6, 19, 30)B
(9, 29, 45)C
(11, 34, 55)D
(13, 40, 65)Question 48
Logical Reasoning
A word is represented by onlt 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 columns 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 coulmn, for example ‘C’ can be represented by 23, 40 etc and ‘X’ can be represented by 66, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘DUNG’. Matrix I Matrix II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 M A E L M 5 V Y U S S 1 C G M J K 6 P X Q O R 2 F B I C F 7 N V V O Q 3 F A L J I 8 S Q U T U 4 C L D K F 9 Q X S V Z
A
31, 76, 24, 96B
20, 59, 41, 88C
33, 68, 31, 75D
42, 57, 75, 11Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the unit place digit in the expression \({\left( {159} \right)^{144}} + {\left( {114} \right)^{123}} - {\left( {110} \right)^{510}} + {\left( {213} \right)^{25}}\)
A
3B
4C
7D
8Question 50
Arithmetic
If \(\frac{{256}}{{0.256}} = \frac{{25.6}}{x}\) then what will be the value of x?
A
2.56B
25.6 C
0.256D
0.0256Question 51
Arithmetic
If \(x = \sqrt {15\sqrt {15\sqrt {15\sqrt {15\sqrt {15} } } } } \ldots .\infty\) and x > 0, then find the value of x 2 + 4
A
125B
179C
200D
229Question 52
Arithmetic
The two equations x – 4y = 0 and 4x + 3y = 19 have a solution (a, b). Find the value of \(\frac{{ab}}{{a\; + \;4b}}.\)
A
1/4B
1/2C
1D
23Question 53
Arithmetic
Which of the following statement is CORRECT about a triangle?
A
If the triangles are congruent then their area will be equal.B
If the areas of two similar triangles are equal then the triangle is congruent.C
Two congruent triangles are always similar to each other.D
All options are correctQuestion 54
Arithmetic
Classify the triangle as a type of triangle if the sides of the triangle are 6, 12 and 13 units.
A
Right angled triangleB
Obtuse angled triangleC
Acute angled triangleD
None of theseQuestion 55
Arithmetic
Weight of Ayush and Abhishek are in the ratio of 6 : 11. Abhishek’s weight increases by 25% and total weight of Ayush and Abhishek both increases by 40%. If total weight becomes 119 kg, then what is the weight (in kg) of Ayush after the increment?
A
45.5B
30C
50.25D
47.75Question 56
Arithmetic
A box consist of 5 rupees, 2 rupees and 1 rupee coins and their value are in the ratio of 15 : 4 : 2 respectively. If there are total 112 coins, then how many 2 rupees coins are there in the box?
A
32B
48C
64D
24Question 57
Arithmetic
A mixture contains liquid A and liquid B in the ratio of 5 : 4. If 2 litres of liquid B is added to it, then the ratio of liquid A and liquid B becomes 7 : 6. What is the quantity (in litres) of liquid A in the mixture?
A
32B
35C
40D
42Question 58
Arithmetic
Average of 10 numbers is 14. If each number is multiplied by 6, then what will be the new average?
A
70B
84C
56D
92Question 59
Arithmetic
The simple interest on a sum is 5/9 of the principal for 25 years. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?
A
25/9B
9/2 C
20/9D
15/4Question 60
Arithmetic
If selling price and cost price of an article are Rs. 684.25 and Rs. 595 respectively, then what is the profit percentage?
A
15B
10C
12.5D
20Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of a book is Rs. 4200. The shopkeeper gives two successive discounts of 25% and y% to the customer. If the customer pays Rs. 2898 for the book, then what is the value (in percentage) of y?
A
7B
8C
6D
5Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of [(√529) + (√5.29) + (√0.0529)]?
A
25.323B
25.53C
23.253D
23.53Question 63
Arithmetic
P and Q undertook to do a work for Rs. 7200. P alone could do it in 20 days and Q alone in 12 days. With the assistance of R they finished the work in 5 days. What is the share (in Rs) of R?
A
1800B
2400C
2800D
2600Question 64
Arithmetic
A boat covers 143 km upstream in 13 hours and the same distance downstream in 11 hours. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the boat in still water?
A
10B
12C
14D
8Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year was the steel production lesser than that of the previous year?
A
2013B
2014C
2012D
2016Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference (in million tonnes) in the steel production between the years 2011 and 2015?
A
10B
5C
15D
20Question 67
Arithmetic
By what percent the steel production in 2012 was greater than that of 2015?
A
80%B
73.6%C
200%D
260%Question 68
Arithmetic
If 1 tonne of steel costs Rs. 30,000, then what was the cost (in Rs billion) of the steel production in the year 2017?
A
240B
3000 C
2400D
300Question 69
Arithmetic
The perimeter of a square is 26 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
42.25B
84.5C
39.25D
78.5Question 70
Arithmetic
The area of a circle is 616 cm 2 . Find its radius (in cm).
A
14B
28C
11D
22Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the surface area (in cm 2 ) of a sphere whose diameter is 14 cm.
A
616B
910C
511D
1025Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (1/√3 – sin 45°)?
A
1/2√3B
(√2 – √3)/√6C
1 – √2D
(4 – √3)/2Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔPQR measure of angle Q is 90°. If cotP = 8/15, and PQ = 4 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side PR?
A
8.5B
7.5C
5D
4Question 74
GK
Voting rights in the IMF are distributed on the basis of ___________.
A
one country one vote B
proportion to the share of the income of the country in the world income C
proportion of contributions given by each country D
proportion to quota allotted to countries from time to the timeQuestion 75
GK
The purpose of land reforms was to achieve __________.
A
increase in production B
increase the purchasing power of the rural population C
ensure distributive justice with economic growth D
All options are correct. Question 76
GK
What is called the residual eroded mounds sporadically located in Karst Plains?
A
Monadnock B
Pediplain C
HumD
No option is correct. Question 77
GK
Which of the following rivers of peninsular India is distinct from the remaining three?
A
NarmadaB
CauveryC
KrishnaD
GodavariQuestion 78
GK
Couple burial was found in which of the following Harappan sites?
A
MohenjodaroB
HarappaC
ChanhudadoD
LothalQuestion 79
GK
The Indian Council of 1892 Act was based on which plan?
A
Northbrook PlanB
Dufferin PlanC
Ripon PlanD
Gladstone PlanQuestion 80
GK
In which area did Nandalal Bose earn fame?
A
PaintingB
Folk ArtC
DanceD
PoliticsQuestion 81
GK
Which country in October 2017 announced to allow women into three sports stadium for the first time from 2018?
A
UAEB
QatarC
Saudi ArabiaD
KuwaitQuestion 82
GK
In January 2018, Aziz Ansari became the first Indian-American and first Asian to win a Golden Globe award for which comedy series?
A
Parent TrapB
Running NorthC
Master of NoneD
Gone with the windQuestion 83
GK
Who among the following is the author of Sri Lanka's national anthem?
A
Ananda SamarkandB
Kumaratunga MunidasaC
Siri GunasingheD
P. B. JayasekaraQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following group does NOT follow Newlands Law of Octaves?
A
Li, NaB
Be, MgC
C, SiD
Mn, HgQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following is an example of the compound?
A
ManganeseB
AirC
OzoneD
Ammonia gasQuestion 86
GK
Which Schedule of Indian Constitution was added by 73 rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
A
Eight ScheduleB
Ninth ScheduleC
Tenth ScheduleD
Eleventh ScheduleQuestion 87
GK
In India, which among the following can be amended by Special Majority of Parliament and Consent of States? I. Election of President and its manner II. Any of the lists in Seventh Schedule III. Amendment in Fundamental Right
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Both I and IID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 88
GK
Blood is a connective tissue embedded in which type of intercellular matrix?
A
Jelly-likeB
FluidC
DenseD
No option is correctQuestion 89
GK
Slow-growing large colored patches on the bark of trees are the examples of symbiotic life forms called ________.
A
AphidsB
EgretsC
LichensD
ShrimpsQuestion 90
GK
On 17 October 2017, who launched the online Campaign ‘women for women:#IAmThatWomen’ to end gender bias?
A
Nirmala SitharanB
Sushma SwarajC
Sonia GandhiD
Maneka GandhiQuestion 91
GK
India was declared free from which infective eye disorder on 9 December 2017?
A
BlepharitisB
ChalaziaC
PinkeyeD
TrachomaQuestion 92
GK
On 25 October 2017, the government announced a recapitalization plan for state-owned banks. How much amount was announced for Banks’ recapitalization?
A
Rs. 3.11 lakh croreB
Rs. 5.1 lakh croreC
Rs. 2.11 lakh croreD
Rs. 7 lakh croreQuestion 93
GK
On 22 November 2017, the cabinet approved the expansion of "Beti Bacho Beti Padhao" for a Pan India coverage in how many districts of the country?
A
640B
820C
1000D
1100Question 94
GK
What is the heat generated (in J) in a heating element of resistance 800 Ω when a current of 0.2 A passes through it for 40 seconds?
A
6400B
1280C
640D
3200Question 95
GK
When an object is thrown vertically upwards, at its maximum height its ___________.
A
potential energy is zeroB
momentum is maximumC
kinetic energy is zeroD
gravitational force is maximumQuestion 96
GK
________contributes towards global warming so it is called a greenhouse gas.
A
OxygenB
NitrogenC
HydrogenD
MethaneQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) United Arab Emirates hosted the Tennis 2017 ATP World Tour Finals. B) In 2017, Per Mertesacker captained the Premier League team Manchester United. C) In 2017, Stephen Curry played for the NBA team Golden State Warriors.
A
Only AB
Only BC
Only CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Excel, Ctrl + right arrow key leads to _______ cell movement on a spreadsheet.
A
End of columnB
End of rowC
One cell LeftD
One cell right