SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
21 Mar 2018 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Comprehension
In the following question, some parts 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'. I look up (1)/ after the blast (2)/ of light had enveloped the park. (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'. According to the Copernican principle, the Earth does not (1)/ occupy a unique position in the Universe while (2)/ implies life on other planets can be a possibility. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 3
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence with the blank is 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 ______ age movies are quite popular.
A
come ofB
longC
coming ofD
overQuestion 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. The love which is based on physical beauty is not ______.
A
imminentB
deponentC
remnantD
permanentQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Mollify
A
PacifyB
AgitateC
ProvokeD
WorryQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Importune
A
AppealB
ImportantC
ImplyD
PurchaseQuestion 7
Comprehension
n the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Rotund
A
FatB
BroadC
DumpyD
SlimQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Flamboyant
A
GlamorousB
ModestC
ColorfulD
SportyQuestion 9
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Bringing equity P: for the rural population should be Q: a priority for the National Health Mission R: in access to the doctors and medicines
A
QRPB
RQPC
PRQD
RPQQuestion 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 cat caught a rat.
A
A rat has been caught by the cat. B
A rat was caught by the cat. C
A rat is caught by the cat. D
A rat had been caught by the cat. 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 wolf cried out to the hound, “A thought has just come into my head.”
A
The wolf cried out that a thought had just came into his head.B
The wolf cried out to the hound that a thought had just come into his head.C
The wolf cried out about a thought into his head to the hound.D
The wolf told hound about a thought into his head.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
CaetegoryB
Category C
CateigoryD
CategouryQuestion 13
Comprehension
in the case more ____________. First of all
A
closelyB
closeC
closedD
closenessQuestion 14
Comprehension
no more ____________ a medium;
A
thenB
soC
suchD
thanQuestion 15
Comprehension
sun is shining ________ a clear sky,
A
insideB
inC
intoD
innerQuestion 16
Comprehension
when we drink a glass __________ a hot day .
A
onB
ontoC
ofD
orQuestion 17
Comprehension
there is __________ refreshment .
A
notB
noC
noneD
neverQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Don't put all your eggs in one basket
A
It is wise to have many baskets before you start collecting eggs. B
The strength of the safe has to be in proportion to the value of goods it has to protect.C
Have a fool proof plan before venturing on a risky mission. D
Don't risk everything on the success of one venture.Question 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Let your hair down
A
Behave uninhibitedly.B
Accept your deeds.C
Remove the mask. D
Feel fresh and rejuvenated. Question 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Senseless talk or writing
A
AstuteB
BalderdashC
SagaciousD
PrudentQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Made or done in the traditional or original way
A
AuthenticB
EffigyC
ArchetypeD
ForgeQuestion 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". At one time, the lock industry here flourished and locks (was exported) on a major scale.
A
is exportedB
were exportC
were exportedD
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 bliss of (oversleeping) cuddled up under a warm and cosy blanket is just other-worldly.
A
oversleepB
oversleepsC
oversleptD
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. Students who A: intricacies of learning it B: subject know the C: study logic as a
A
CABB
BCAC
BACD
CBAQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Se lect the correctly spelt word.
A
scintillatersB
scintilatorsC
scintillatorsD
scintilatersQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Rabbit : Animal : : ? : ?
A
Sun : MoonB
Pentagon : FigureC
Lion : BirdD
Animal : CowQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 63 : 36 : : ? : ?
A
94 : 49B
35 : 54C
47 : 72D
73 : 39Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. ACD : ZXW : : PMN : ?
A
LMNB
MPNC
KOPD
KNMQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
RhombusB
CylinderC
ConeD
SphereQuestion 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 options.
A
14 - 18B
42 - 46C
22 - 28D
24 - 28Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
UQMIB
SOKGC
MIEBD
PLHDQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Exception 2. Exceptional 3. Exchanging 4. Exchanged 5. Excess
A
12543B
21453C
42531D
32154Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, ?
A
25B
27C
31D
37Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. BEG, DGI, FIK, HKM, ?
A
JNPB
NMOC
JMOD
KLOQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Saurav, Mohit, Mukesh, Sumit and Bhim are arranged in descending order of their height from top to bottom. Saurav is at third place. Bhim is between Sumit and Saurav while Sumit is not at the top end. Who is at second place from the top?
A
MohitB
MukeshC
BhimD
Cannot be determinedQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Contemptuous
A
ConB
TomC
PrettyD
PostQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “ DRAPE ” is written as “ IWFUJ ”. How is “ RIGID ” written in that code language?
A
CPLPKB
RVCVBC
WNLNID
GTATKQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '×' represents '+', '÷' represents '×', '-' represents '÷' and '+' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 4 × 18 ÷ 5 - 10 + 8 = ?
A
35B
22C
5D
42Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 12 - 16 × 25 ÷ 80 + 10 = 7
A
÷ and ×B
and +C
× and -D
÷ and -Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 6α1 = 70, 2α3 = 50 and 4α5 = 90, then find the value of 1α4 = ?
A
50B
30C
10D
60Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? BAAAAAAB, ABAAAAAB, AABAAAAB, AAABAAAB, AAAABAAB, ________.
A
AAAAABABB
AAAAAABBC
BAAAAAABD
ABAAAAABQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A shopper in a mart loads his trolley and walks 30 m through an alley which is going South, then he turns to his left and walks 10 m, then he turns North and walks another 10 m, then he turns West and walks 45 m and then he turns North and walks 20 m. Where is he now with reference to his starting position?
A
35 m WestB
55 m WestC
35 m EastD
55 m EastQuestion 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 watches are ornaments. Statement II: All clocks are watches. Conclusion I: All ornaments are clocks. Conclusion II: All clocks are ornaments.
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 Physicians, circle represents racers, triangle represents Writers and square represents Mothers. Which set of letters represents Mothers who are not Racers?
A
FGHB
ECAC
DFGD
DGFIQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. GLN, HNQ, IPT, JRW, ?
A
KTZB
KUYC
LTYD
LUZQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 87, 62, 42, 27, 17, ?
A
7B
12C
8D
10Question 47
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group, the second and the third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on the basis of the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.
A
(14, 29, 43)B
(11, 23, 34)C
(15, 31, 46)D
(21, 42, 64)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 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 column, for example ‘G’ can be represented by, 04, 13 etc and ‘Q’ can be represented by 85, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘GOES’. Matrix-I Matrix-II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A A J M G 5 W V P V P 1 C J H G J 6 R S P Z U 2 H B L M D 7 R Z Z O T 3 I J L I C 8 Q T N S P 4 E E D M L 9 Y Q R V X
A
11,75,12,77B
32,76,44,95C
13,78,41,66D
33,88,21,89Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the remainder in the expression \(\frac{{557{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}653{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}672}}{9}\)
A
0B
3C
5D
6Question 50
Arithmetic
Calculate the value of x, if \(\sqrt {1 - \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{529}}} \right)} {\rm{}} = {\rm{}}\left( {\frac{{16}}{{23}}} \right)\)
A
283B
276C
273D
374Question 51
Arithmetic
How many solutions does a pair of linear equations will have, if the equations are 4x + 5y – 6 = 0 and 16x + 20y + 20 = 0?
A
0B
1C
2D
3Question 52
Arithmetic
Determine the value of m for which \(4{\rm{x}} + {\rm{}}\frac{{\sqrt {\rm{x}} }}{6}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\frac{{{{\rm{m}}^2}}}{4}{\rm{\;}}\) is a perfect square.
A
1/24B
1/12C
12D
24Question 53
Arithmetic
Consider the circle as shown in the figure and choose the CORRECT option for this case.
A
QC ∥ PBB
QC is never parallel to PBC
QC = 1/2 × PBD
QC ∥ PB, QC = 1/2 × PBQuestion 54
Arithmetic
The angle subtended by the chord of length 10 cm is 120° at the centre. Calculate the distance of the chord (in cm) from the centre.
A
5/√3B
6/√3C
4/√3D
5/(2√3)Question 55
Arithmetic
If P : Q = 9 : 7, then what is the value of (P – Q) : (P + Q)?
A
1 : 2B
1 : 8C
1 : 4D
2 : 13 Question 56
Arithmetic
How much quantity (in kg) of wheat costing Rs. 84 per kg must be mixed with 81 kg of wheat costing Rs. 60 per kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs. 75.9 per kg, there is a gain of 15%?
A
27B
20.5C
22.75D
24Question 57
Arithmetic
The average height of A, B and C is 148 cm. If the average height of A and B is 136 cm and that of B and C is 125 cm, then what is the height (in cm) of B?
A
56B
78C
112D
130Question 58
Arithmetic
Some part of Rs. 17500 was lent at the rate of 24% per annum simple interest and the remaining part at the rate of 10% per annum simple interest. The total interest received after 5 years is Rs. 13300. What is the ratio of money lent at the rate of 24% and 10%?
A
12 : 13B
3 : 4C
3 : 2D
13 : 22Question 59
Arithmetic
If 60% of total articles are sold at a loss of 50% and remaining articles are sold at a profit of 50%, then what will be the overall loss percentage?
A
20B
15C
25D
10Question 60
Arithmetic
If three successive discounts of 20%, 30% and 40% are given, then what will be the net discount (in percentage)?
A
80B
87.6 C
90D
66.4Question 61
Arithmetic
Which of the following statements(s) is are TRUE? I. \(\sqrt {676} {\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\sqrt {6.76} {\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\sqrt {0.0676} {\rm{}} = {\rm{}}27.76\) II. \(\sqrt {339{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\sqrt {36} {\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\sqrt {49} {\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\sqrt {81} } = 19\)
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 62
Arithmetic
R is 80% more efficient than S. If S alone can make a book in 90 days, then R alone can make the book in how many days?
A
65B
60C
50D
70Question 63
Arithmetic
Diameter of a car wheel is 21 cm. A car driver moving at the speed of 66 km/hr takes 36 seconds to reach a destination. How many revolutions will the wheel make during the journey?
A
1800B
1500C
1200D
1000Question 64
Arithmetic
What is the value of 88% of 1125 + 20% of 425?
A
1025B
1125.2C
1075D
1055Question 65
Arithmetic
The most number of employees belong to which department?
A
EB
FC
GD
AQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total number of employees of the company?
A
400B
600C
480D
540Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing department B is ________ degrees.
A
30B
40C
50D
60Question 68
Arithmetic
If the average monthly salary of the employees of this company is Rs. 20,000 then what is the total of the salaries (in Rs lakhs) paid to all the employees of this company?
A
112B
120C
124D
108Question 69
Arithmetic
The area of an equilateral triangle is 49√3 cm 2 . Find its side (in cm).
A
7B
14C
28D
42Question 70
Arithmetic
What is the measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon of 6 sides?
A
45°B
60°C
40°D
36°Question 71
Arithmetic
The total surface area of a hemisphere is 1039.5 cm 2 . Find its diameter (in cm).
A
21B
10.5C
42D
31.5Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔDEF is right angled at E. If ∠F = 30°, then find the value of (cos D – 1/√2).
A
-1/2B
(√6 – 1)/√3C
(√2 – 2)/2√2D
√3 – 2Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔPQR measure of angle Q is 90 o . If tan P = 24/7, and PQ = 14 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side QR?
A
50B
20C
26D
48Question 74
GK
The agricultural price support program is an example of _________.
A
a price ceiling B
a price floor C
equilibrium pricing D
No option is correct. Question 75
GK
Which was the first modern industry to develop in India?
A
Iron and Steel Industry B
Cement Industry C
Cottage Industry D
Engineering Industry Question 76
GK
Which of the following lake lies on the Equator in Africa continent?
A
Tanganyika B
Victoria lakeC
Nyasa lakeD
Lake KaribaQuestion 77
GK
Jog Falls is situated on which river?
A
Sharavati B
Cauvery C
Narmada D
Chambal Question 78
GK
Faizi lived in the court of _________.
A
HumayunB
Dara ShikohC
Bahadur Shah ZafarD
AkbarQuestion 79
GK
Where did the leader of the Individual Satyagraha movement, Acharya Vinoba Bhave start this movement?
A
NashikB
PoonaC
PavnarD
NagpurQuestion 80
GK
The well-known dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in which Upanishad?
A
ChhandogyopanishadB
MundkopanishadC
KathopanishadD
KenopanishadQuestion 81
GK
Which country, in January 2018 broke India's monopoly in providing Internet access to Nepal by becoming country's second Internet service provider?
A
South KoreaB
ChinaC
JapanD
IndonesiaQuestion 82
GK
Which among the following is NOT a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi's fellowships (Akademi Ratna)-2018?
A
Gajendra ChauhanB
Ram Gopal BajajC
Sunil KothariD
Arvind ParikhQuestion 83
GK
When was the "Boxer Rebellion" happened in China?
A
1895B
1900C
1905D
1909Question 84
GK
What is formed when helium atom loses one electron?
A
ProtonB
Positive helium ionC
Negative helium ionD
Alpha particleQuestion 85
GK
Apart from proposing an atomic theory, what did John Dalton researched on?
A
PlantsB
Colour blindnessC
PenicillinD
PlasticQuestion 86
GK
Which among the following is/are the unitary feature (s) of Indian Constitution? I. Single Constitution for State and Centre II. Single Citizenship III. Integrated Judiciary
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Both I and IID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 87
GK
Article 360 of Indian Constitution, empowers whom to proclaim a Financial Emergency?
A
The Finance Minister of IndiaB
The Governor of Reserve Bank of IndiaC
The President of IndiaD
Defence Minister of IndiaQuestion 88
GK
Match the following. Organism Feature of fission I. Amoeba 1. Many daughter cells by multiple fission II. Leishmania 2. Fission takes place in a definite orientation III. Plasmodium 3. Fission can take place in any plane
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
What is the basis of classifying various plant tissues as meristematic tissue and permanent tissue?
A
SizeB
Dividing capacityC
LocationD
No option is correct.Question 90
GK
In December 2017, who launched project ‘DARPAN’ (Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for a New India)?
A
Jayant SinhaB
Manoj SinhaC
Ravi Shankar PrasadD
Prakash JavadekarQuestion 91
GK
Botanical Survey of India has discovered a new species of parasitic flowering plant Gleadovia Konyakianorum named in the honour of which community?
A
TodaB
CaddoC
NagasD
TobuQuestion 92
GK
In October 2017, State Bank of India announced to set up Country’s largest innovation centre in ________.
A
New DelhiB
BangaloreC
Navi MumbaiD
HyderabadQuestion 93
GK
The Union Home Ministry will set up an Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (14C), an apex coordination centre at which place to deal with cybercrimes?
A
HyderabadB
PuneC
BengaluruD
New DelhiQuestion 94
GK
A body of mass 6 kg accelerates from 6 m/s to 18 m/s in 3 seconds due to the application of a force on it. Calculate the magnitude of this force (in N).
A
48B
60C
24D
96Question 95
GK
We obtain average _________ by dividing the total energy consumed by the total time taken.
A
forceB
powerC
torqueD
momentumQuestion 96
GK
Water covers _______% of the Earth’s surface.
A
95B
70C
55D
35Question 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, Lewis Hamilton raced in Formula One for Mercedes. B) In 2018 IPL auctions, Mumbai Indians retained Hardik Pandya. C) Chen Meng won the Table Tennis 2017 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals Women's Singles.
A
Only AB
Only BC
Both B and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
________ among the following is not an operating system.
A
Mozilla FirefoxB
Microsoft WindowsC
LinuxD
Apple MacOS