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
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'. 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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 of
B
long
C
coming of
D
over
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. The love which is based on physical beauty is not ______.

A
imminent
B
deponent
C
remnant
D
permanent
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. Mollify

A
Pacify
B
Agitate
C
Provoke
D
Worry
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. Importune 

A
Appeal
B
Important
C
Imply
D
Purchase
Question 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
Fat
B
Broad
C
Dumpy
D
Slim
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. Flamboyant 

A
Glamorous
B
Modest
C
Colorful
D
Sporty
Question 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
QRP
B
RQP
C
PRQ
D
RPQ
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 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
Caetegory
B
Category  
C
Cateigory
D
Categoury
Question 13
Comprehension

in the case more ____________. First of all

A
closely
B
close
C
closed
D
closeness
Question 14
Comprehension

no more ____________ a medium;

A
then
B
so
C
such
D
than
Question 15
Comprehension

sun is shining ________ a clear sky,

A
inside
B
in
C
into
D
inner
Question 16
Comprehension

when we drink a glass __________ a hot day .  

A
on
B
onto
C
of
D
or
Question 17
Comprehension

there is __________ refreshment .  

A
not
B
no
C
none
D
never
Question 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
Astute
B
Balderdash
C
Sagacious
D
Prudent
Question 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
Authentic
B
Effigy
C
Archetype
D
Forge
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". At one time, the lock industry here flourished and locks (was exported) on a major scale. 

A
is exported
B
were export
C
were exported
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". The bliss of (oversleeping) cuddled up under a warm and cosy blanket is just other-worldly.

A
oversleep
B
oversleeps
C
overslept
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. Students who A: intricacies of learning it B: subject know the C: study logic as a 

A
CAB
B
BCA
C
BAC
D
CBA
Question 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
scintillaters
B
scintilators
C
scintillators
D
scintilaters
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Rabbit : Animal : : ? : ?

A
Sun : Moon
B
Pentagon : Figure
C
Lion : Bird
D
Animal : Cow
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 63 : 36 : : ? : ?

A
94 : 49
B
35 : 54
C
47 : 72
D
73 : 39
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. ACD : ZXW : : PMN : ?

A
LMN
B
MPN
C
KOP
D
KNM
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Rhombus
B
Cylinder
C
Cone
D
Sphere
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 options.

A
14 - 18
B
42 - 46
C
22 - 28
D
24 - 28
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
UQMI
B
SOKG
C
MIEB
D
PLHD
Question 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
12543
B
21453
C
42531
D
32154
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, ?

A
25
B
27
C
31
D
37
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. BEG, DGI, FIK, HKM, ?

A
JNP
B
NMO
C
JMO
D
KLO
Question 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
Mohit
B
Mukesh
C
Bhim
D
Cannot be determined
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Con
B
Tom
C
Pretty
D
Post
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “ DRAPE ” is written as “ IWFUJ ”. How is “ RIGID ” written in that code language?

A
CPLPK
B
RVCVB
C
WNLNI
D
GTATK
Question 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
35
B
22
C
5
D
42
Question 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
50
B
30
C
10
D
60
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? BAAAAAAB, ABAAAAAB, AABAAAAB, AAABAAAB, AAAABAAB, ________.

A
AAAAABAB
B
AAAAAABB
C
BAAAAAAB
D
ABAAAAAB
Question 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 West
B
55 m West
C
35 m East
D
55 m East
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: 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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Question 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
FGH
B
ECA
C
DFG
D
DGFI
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. GLN, HNQ, IPT, JRW, ?

A
KTZ
B
KUY
C
LTY
D
LUZ
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 87, 62, 42, 27, 17, ?

A
7
B
12
C
8
D
10
Question 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
11,75,12,77
B
32,76,44,95
C
13,78,41,66
D
33,88,21,89
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the remainder in the expression \(\frac{{557{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}653{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}672}}{9}\)

A
0
B
3
C
5
D
6
Question 50
Arithmetic

Calculate the value of x, if \(\sqrt {1 - \left( {\frac{{\rm{x}}}{{529}}} \right)} {\rm{}} = {\rm{}}\left( {\frac{{16}}{{23}}} \right)\)

A
283
B
276
C
273
D
374
Question 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
0
B
1
C
2
D
3
Question 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
1/24
B
1/12
C
12
D
24
Question 53
Arithmetic

Consider the circle as shown in the figure and choose the CORRECT option for this case.

A
QC ∥ PB
B
QC is never parallel to PB
C
QC = 1/2 × PB
D
QC ∥ PB, QC = 1/2 × PB
Question 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/√3
B
6/√3
C
4/√3
D
5/(2√3)
Question 55
Arithmetic

If P : Q = 9 : 7, then what is the value of (P – Q) : (P + Q)?

A
1 : 2
B
1 : 8
C
1 : 4
D
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
27
B
20.5
C
22.75
D
24
Question 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
56
B
78
C
112
D
130
Question 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 : 13
B
3 : 4
C
3 : 2
D
13 : 22
Question 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
20
B
15
C
25
D
10
Question 60
Arithmetic

If three successive discounts of 20%, 30% and 40% are given, then what will be the net discount (in percentage)?

A
80
B
87.6 
C
90
D
66.4
Question 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 I
B
Only II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 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
65
B
60
C
50
D
70
Question 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
1800
B
1500
C
1200
D
1000
Question 64
Arithmetic

What is the value of 88% of 1125 + 20% of 425?

A
1025
B
1125.2
C
1075
D
1055
Question 65
Arithmetic

The most number of employees belong to which department?

A
E
B
F
C
G
D
A
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total number of employees of the company?

A
400
B
600
C
480
D
540
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing department B is ________ degrees.

A
30
B
40
C
50
D
60
Question 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
112
B
120
C
124
D
108
Question 69
Arithmetic

The area of an equilateral triangle is 49√3 cm 2 . Find its side (in cm).

A
7
B
14
C
28
D
42
Question 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
21
B
10.5
C
42
D
31.5
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔDEF is right angled at E. If ∠F = 30°, then find the value of (cos D – 1/√2).

A
-1/2
B
(√6 – 1)/√3
C
(√2 – 2)/2√2
D
√3 – 2
Question 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
50
B
20
C
26
D
48
Question 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 lake
C
Nyasa lake
D
Lake Kariba
Question 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
Humayun
B
Dara Shikoh
C
Bahadur Shah Zafar
D
Akbar
Question 79
GK

Where did the leader of the Individual Satyagraha movement, Acharya Vinoba Bhave start this movement?

A
Nashik
B
Poona
C
Pavnar
D
Nagpur
Question 80
GK

The well-known dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in which Upanishad?

A
Chhandogyopanishad
B
Mundkopanishad
C
Kathopanishad
D
Kenopanishad
Question 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 Korea
B
China
C
Japan
D
Indonesia
Question 82
GK

Which among the following is NOT a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi's fellowships (Akademi Ratna)-2018?

A
Gajendra Chauhan
B
Ram Gopal Bajaj
C
Sunil Kothari
D
Arvind Parikh
Question 83
GK

When was the "Boxer Rebellion" happened in China?

A
1895
B
1900
C
1905
D
1909
Question 84
GK

What is formed when helium atom loses one electron?

A
Proton
B
Positive helium ion
C
Negative helium ion
D
Alpha particle
Question 85
GK

Apart from proposing an atomic theory, what did John Dalton researched on?

A
Plants
B
Colour blindness
C
Penicillin
D
Plastic
Question 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 I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
All I, II and III
Question 87
GK

Article 360 of Indian Constitution, empowers whom to proclaim a Financial Emergency?

A
The Finance Minister of India
B
The Governor of Reserve Bank of India
C
The President of India
D
Defence Minister of India
Question 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 – 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

What is the basis of classifying various plant tissues as meristematic tissue and permanent tissue?

A
Size
B
Dividing capacity
C
Location
D
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 Sinha
B
Manoj Sinha
C
Ravi Shankar Prasad
D
Prakash Javadekar
Question 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
Toda
B
Caddo
C
Nagas
D
Tobu
Question 92
GK

In October 2017, State Bank of India announced to set up Country’s largest innovation centre in ________.

A
New Delhi
B
Bangalore
C
Navi Mumbai
D
Hyderabad
Question 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
Hyderabad
B
Pune
C
Bengaluru
D
New Delhi
Question 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
48
B
60
C
24
D
96
Question 95
GK

We obtain average _________ by dividing the total energy consumed by the total time taken.

A
force
B
power
C
torque
D
momentum
Question 96
GK

Water covers _______% of the Earth’s surface.

A
95
B
70
C
55
D
35
Question 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 A
B
Only B
C
Both B and C
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

________ among the following is not an operating system.

A
Mozilla Firefox
B
Microsoft Windows
C
Linux
D
Apple MacOS