SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

21 Mar 2018 • Shift 2

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Question 1
Comprehension

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A
humanitarianism
B
humanitariaesm
C
humaniterianism
D
humaniteriaesm
Question 2
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. On another day I was A: demanded to see my ticket B: ticket-checking personnel C: travelling in the train when the

A
CAB
B
BCA
C
CBA
D
BAC
Question 3
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'. In the post-liberalisation era, urbanisation (has being taking) place at a rapid pace.

A
has taken
B
has been took
C
had been took
D
no improvement
Question 4
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 (has failed) in my eleventh grade chemistry paper.

A
was fail
B
had failed
C
is failing
D
no improvement
Question 5
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. In a way that is clear or obvious to the eye or mind

A
Abstruse
B
Clandestine
C
Manifest
D
Covertly
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Be appropriate or applicable

A
Futile
B
Extraneous
C
Appertain
D
Irrelative
Question 7
Comprehension

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

A
Every thing prepared and kept ready for you
B
Accept something without checking its veracity
C
No longer in difficulty or trouble
D
Put a person who is helping you into a difficult situation
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

A
Counting your wealth repeatedly does not increase it.
B
You should not make plans that depend on something good happening before you know that it has actually happened.
C
Chicken and egg is an infinite cycle, you can count this cycle endlessly.
D
Eggs will not hatch unless you cease the counting process.
Question 9
Comprehension

This is a question worth pondering _________.

A
onto
B
above
C
over
D
in
Question 10
Comprehension

with the world _______ large, are we getting

A
to
B
as
C
at
D
is
Question 11
Comprehension

but how we _____________ to use technology

A
choice
B
choose
C
choices
D
chosen
Question 12
Comprehension

play an increasingly ____________ role in our lives

A
importances
B
important
C
importance
D
importantly 
Question 13
Comprehension

Society and individuals will evolve __________ changing times.

A
by
B
so
C
if
D
with
Question 14
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
Dielema
B
Dilemma
C
Dielemma
D
Dilemna
Question 15
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. She said, “I will visit the temple.”

A
She said that she will visit the temple.
B
She said that she would visit the temple.
C
She acknowledged that she would visit the temple.
D
She says she would visit the temple.
Question 16
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 youngsters lined the cafe.

A
The cafe is lined by the youngsters.
B
The cafe was lined by the youngsters.
C
The cafe lined by the youngsters.
D
The cafe is lined.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Over population of humans is P : the biggest factor behind so Q : many social, sustainable and environmental R : issues all over the world

A
RQP
B
QPR
C
PRQ
D
PQR
Question 18
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Airy

A
Stuffy
B
Graceful
C
Indifferent
D
Light
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Arraign

A
Accuse
B
Charge
C
Indict
D
Free
Question 20
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Snaky

A
Clever
B
Mild
C
Sinuous
D
Wild
Question 21
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Perspicacious

A
Foolish
B
Obscure
C
Shrewd
D
Indistinct
Question 22
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 server with ______ I was talking is my good friend.

A
who
B
her
C
whom
D
which
Question 23
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. He asked him to ______ some documents.

A
set out
B
go through
C
look up
D
imagine
Question 24
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". A balanced diet is one that provide (1)/ an adequate intake of energy and nutrients (2)/ for the maintenance of the body and good health. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 25
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". When we respect (1)/ everyone’s spiritual identity, (2)/ we promote peace and happiness to all. (3)/No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Length : Breadth
B
Circle : Circumference
C
Circle : Radius
D
Perimeter : Rhombus
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 45 : 20 : : 46 : ?

A
32
B
28
C
24
D
22
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. IMO : PTV : : KOQ : ?

A
QUX
B
SVW
C
RVX
D
RUW
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Mammal - Goat
B
Amphibian - Frog
C
Reptile - Turtle
D
Crocodile - Reptile
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 alternatives.

A
58 - 62
B
18 - 22
C
24 - 28
D
36 - 42
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
EHL
B
JMP
C
SVY
D
QTW
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at LAST position? 1. Jailor 2. Javelin 3. Jam 4. Jagged 5. Jacket

A
Javelin
B
Jailor
C
Jacket
D
Jagged
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 6578, 4381, 2653, ?, 322

A
1322
B
1653
C
1326
D
1632
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. FH, KM, PR, UW,?

A
ZB
B
YA
C
XZ
D
YC
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Six boys are sitting in a row facing south. Gaurav is second to the right of Akash who is at one of the end. Prem is at fourth position to the left of Raman. Jatin and Nitin sit together. How many boys are sitting to the left of Nitin?

A
4
B
2
C
3
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. Hardship

A
Ship
B
Hip
C
Hard
D
Road
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “ CAB ” is written as “ 6 ” and “ LAN ” is written as “ 27 ”. How is “ FAN ” written in that code language?

A
20
B
21
C
22
D
23
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '÷' represents '+', '-' represents '×', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 17 - 8 + 2 × 9 ÷ 8 =

A
7
B
40
C
67
D
32
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 17 × 6 + 2 - 9 ÷ 2 = 44

A
and +
B
÷ and ×
C
× and -
D
+ and ÷
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

If 1!9 = -80, 2!8 = -60 and 8!1 = 70, then find the value of 3!2 = ?

A
-20
B
-120
C
100
D
10
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? QRPQPQPQP, QPRQPQPQP, QPQRPQPQP, QPQPRQPQP, QPQPQRPQP, ___________.

A
QPQPQPRQP
B
RQPQPQPQP
C
QRPQPQPQP
D
QPRQPQPQP
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

A street vendor pushes his cart 2 km South, then he turns East and walks 2.5 km, then he turns North and walks 1 km, then he turns to his left and walks 2.5 km. Where is he with respect to his starting point?

A
3 km South
B
1 km North
C
3 km North
D
1 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: All pancakes are bread Statement II: Some pizzas are pancakes Conclusion I: No bread are pizzas Conclusion II: Some pizzas are bread

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 Authors, circle represents Food stylists, triangle represents Potters and square represents Cricketers. Which set of letters represents Authors who are either Food stylists or Potters?

A
ACH
B
AC
C
CH
D
C
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. HPU, BJO, VDI, PXC, ?

A
JPX
B
KRX
C
KPW
D
JRW
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 29, 27, 24, ?, 15, 9

A
22
B
18
C
20
D
16
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
(4, 17, 13)
B
(6, 19, 15)
C
(15, 28, 25)
D
(11, 24, 20)
Question 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 ‘C’ can be represented by 20, 32 etc and ‘S’ can be represented by 58, 98 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘BANE’. Matrix-II Matrix-II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A J M L H 5 P Y V S W 1 D K J M E 6 R O R U Z 2 C L K L B 7 T U U P O 3 E A C K E 8 W X Q W N 4 I K I L D 9 N N P S X

A
20, 67, 21, 78
B
24, 66, 34, 79
C
24, 31, 96, 14
D
23, 78, 11, 99
Question 49
Arithmetic

The sum of a fraction and its reciprocal is 113/56. Find the fraction.

A
7/8
B
5/8
C
8/9
D
3/7
Question 50
Arithmetic

The sum of the squares of three consecutive odd numbers is 2195. Find the numbers.

A
21, 23, 25
B
23, 25, 27
C
25, 27, 29
D
27, 29, 31
Question 51
Arithmetic

If (8, 2) is a solution of x + 4y - 2k = 0, then find the value of k 2 .

A
36
B
49
C
64
D
81
Question 52
Arithmetic

From which of the following quadrants does the line 7x + 12y = 16 will pass?

A
I and II
B
II and III
C
I, II, III
D
I, II, IV
Question 53
Arithmetic

Calculate the length (in cm) of the chord of the circle which is at the distance of the 12 cm from the centre and the radius of the circle is 13 cm.

A
10
B
12
C
13
D
15
Question 54
Arithmetic

A circle has points P, Q, R on a circle in such a way that angle PQR is 60° and angle QRP is 80°. Calculate the angle subtended by an arc QR at the centre.

A
40°
B
80°
C
100°
D
120°
Question 55
Arithmetic

If a number is reduced by 35%, then it becomes 416. By how much percent should the number be increased so that it become 876.8?

A
33
B
37
C
34.2
D
38.4
Question 56
Arithmetic

If p : q : r = 2 : 3 : 5, then what will be the ratio of (p + q + r) : (3p + q – r)?

A
5 : 2
B
10 : 17
C
9 : 4
D
5 : 4
Question 57
Arithmetic

Sachin lent out Rs. 60000 in two parts, first at 4% and the second at 10% interest. The yearly average interest comes out to be 6.4%. What are the amounts (in Rs.) that were lent at 4% and 10% respectively?

A
40000, 20000
B
48000, 12000
C
36000, 24000
D
32000, 28000
Question 58
Arithmetic

Average of runs of 133 players of a team is 38. If the average of runs of the male players is 43 and the average of runs of the female players is 24, then what will be the ratio of the total runs of male players and the total runs of female players respectively?

A
301 : 60
B
7 : 3
C
39 : 11
D
60 : 207
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 4000 becomes Rs. 5800 in 3 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is done yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs.) after 2 years?

A
4430
B
5450
C
5290
D
4970
Question 60
Arithmetic

A sells vegetables at a price, 35% more than its cost price and for weighing uses a weight which is 10% less than the article weight. What is total profit percentage?

A
50
B
35
C
45
D
55
Question 61
Arithmetic

A pen is sold at a discount of 36.36%. If the marked price of the pen is Rs. 14300, then what is the approximate selling price of the pen?

A
8600
B
9100
C
10200
D
11700
Question 62
Arithmetic

Which of the following relation is correct? I. (√15 + √7) < (2√22)  II. (√17 + √5) < (√20 + √2)

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 63
Arithmetic

If 60 boys can finish a work in 15 days by working 8 hours a day, then how many hours a day should 72 boys work to finish that work within 20 days?

A
4
B
6
C
5
D
7
Question 64
Arithmetic

Two trains are moving in the same direction at the speed of 23 km/hr and 77 km/hr. The time taken by faster train to cross a man sitting in the slower train is 40 seconds. What will be the length (in metres) of the faster train?

A
720
B
640
C
600
D
540
Question 65
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the Electrical course is ________ degrees

A
120
B
90
C
100
D
80
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total number of students enrolled in the college?

A
600
B
780
C
720
D
640
Question 67
Arithmetic

The most number of students are enrolled in which course?

A
IT
B
Electrical
C
Electronics
D
Petrochemicals
Question 68
Arithmetic

If the average annual fees paid by each student to enrol in this college is Rs 1.2 lakhs then what is the total annual fees (in lakhs) collected by this college.

A
864
B
720
C
956
D
1080
Question 69
Arithmetic

The perimeter of a square is 34 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).

A
144.5
B
82.25
C
164.5
D
72.25
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the diameter of a circle is 28 cm, then what will be its circumference (in cm)?

A
88
B
177
C
35
D
70
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 7 cm.

A
77
B
63
C
89.83
D
54.13
Question 72
Arithmetic

∆PQR is right angled at Q. If ∠P = 60°, then find the value of (sec R + 1/2).

A
(2√2 + √3)/2
B
(√3 + 4)/2√3
C
√3 + 2
D
5/6
Question 73
Arithmetic

In ∆PQR, measure of angle Q is 90°. If cosecP = 17/15, and PQ = 0.8 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side QR?

A
1.7
B
2
C
2.5
D
1.5
Question 74
GK

The demand for labour is the same as the ___________.

A
marginal revenue product 
B
marginal physical product 
C
marginal cost
D
wage
Question 75
GK

In which year the Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) came into existence?

A
1987
B
1984
C
1989
D
1981
Question 76
GK

What is called the line that combines the places of the same amount of rainfall?

A
Isobath
B
Isohyet
C
Isozyme
D
Isoneph
Question 77
GK

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

A
Loktak Lake - Manipur 
B
Sambhar Lake - Rajasthan 
C
Lake Lonar - Maharashtra 
D
Hussain Sagar - Karnataka 
Question 78
GK

Who is credited for the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi ?

A
Sikandar Lodi
B
Akbar
C
Jahangir
D
Shah Jahan
Question 79
GK

When did all the trade unions, except Ahmedabad Textile Labor Union, be unified?

A
1930
B
1928
C
1932
D
1933
Question 80
GK

The word 'Tirthankara' is related to which of the following religions?

A
Buddhism
B
Christianity
C
Jainism
D
Hinduism
Question 81
GK

Which country was ranked the World's richest in terms of per capita GDP of countries as per the latest data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on November 18, 2017?

A
UAE
B
Qatar 
C
Saudi Arabia
D
Kuwait
Question 82
GK

Who among the following writers was, on August 30, 2017, honoured with the Saraswati Samman for 2016?

A
Kedarnath Singh 
B
Mahabaleshwar Sail 
C
Rajen Toijmba
D
Autar Krishen Rahbar 
Question 83
GK

What is the International Calling Code of Nepal?

A
977
B
947
C
974
D
964
Question 84
GK

Which of the following statements are CORRECT? I. Oxides of metals are generally basic. II. Oxides of non-metals are generally acidic. III. Non-metals are generally electro-positive.

A
Only I and II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 85
GK

Which one of the following mixtures is homogeneous?

A
Water and oil 
B
Starch and sugar crystals
C
Graphite and charcoal
D
Alloys
Question 86
GK

In India, who among the following is the leader of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the Parliament?

A
Home Minister of India 
B
Prime Minister of India 
C
Defence Minister of India 
D
The President of India 
Question 87
GK

Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with Centre-State financial relations?

A
Part X
B
Part VIII
C
Part XII
D
Part XX 
Question 88
GK

Which of the following muscular tissue is multinucleated?

A
Smooth muscle
B
Cardiac muscle
C
Skeletal muscle
D
Unstriated muscle
Question 89
GK

Which of the following plant group has hidden reproductive organs?

A
Bryophyta
B
Thallophyta
C
Pteridophyta
D
All option are correct.
Question 90
GK

Who launched the ‘NARI’ portal in New Delhi to provide important information about Government schemes?

A
Sushma Swaraj 
B
Maneka Gandhi 
C
Nirmala Sitharaman
D
Anupriya Patel
Question 91
GK

What is the name of North Korea’s most powerful nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile?

A
Hwasong-15
B
Hwasong-5
C
Hwasong-10
D
Hwasong-20
Question 92
GK

In January 2018, SBI planned to raise some money via BASEL-III Bonds. What is the deadline to meet the BASEL-III requirements?

A
June 2018 
B
December 2018
C
March 2019
D
June 2019
Question 93
GK

On 11 October, 2017 the Supreme Court criminalized sex with underage wife aged below______ years.

A
15
B
18
C
21
D
No option is correct.
Question 94
GK

Calculate the pressure (in Pa) if a thrust of 750 N is applied to an area of 5 m 2 ?

A
37.5
B
150 
C
75
D
100
Question 95
GK

________ is defined as the rate of doing work.

A
Energy
B
Force
C
Power
D
Momentum
Question 96
GK

________ kills the germs present in the water.

A
Evaporation
B
Rehydration
C
Boiling
D
Desiccation
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2018 IPL auctions, Sunrisers Hyderabad retained David Warner. B) In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Rohit Kumar played for Bengaluru Bulls. C) Lewis Hamilton won the Formula One 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

A
Only A
B
Only B
C
Both A and B
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

In HTML, ________ is a set of links designed as buttons.

A
Header area
B
Menu bar 
C
Body of the page 
D
Footer area