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
humanitarianismB
humanitariaesmC
humaniterianismD
humaniteriaesmQuestion 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
CABB
BCAC
CBAD
BACQuestion 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 takenB
has been tookC
had been tookD
no improvementQuestion 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 failB
had failedC
is failingD
no improvementQuestion 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
AbstruseB
ClandestineC
ManifestD
CovertlyQuestion 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
FutileB
ExtraneousC
AppertainD
IrrelativeQuestion 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 youB
Accept something without checking its veracityC
No longer in difficulty or troubleD
Put a person who is helping you into a difficult situationQuestion 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
ontoB
aboveC
overD
inQuestion 10
Comprehension
with the world _______ large, are we getting
A
toB
asC
atD
isQuestion 11
Comprehension
but how we _____________ to use technology
A
choiceB
chooseC
choicesD
chosenQuestion 12
Comprehension
play an increasingly ____________ role in our lives
A
importancesB
importantC
importanceD
importantly Question 13
Comprehension
Society and individuals will evolve __________ changing times.
A
byB
soC
ifD
withQuestion 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
DielemaB
DilemmaC
DielemmaD
DilemnaQuestion 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
RQPB
QPRC
PRQD
PQRQuestion 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
StuffyB
GracefulC
IndifferentD
LightQuestion 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
AccuseB
ChargeC
IndictD
FreeQuestion 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
CleverB
MildC
SinuousD
WildQuestion 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
FoolishB
ObscureC
ShrewdD
IndistinctQuestion 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
whoB
herC
whomD
whichQuestion 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 outB
go throughC
look upD
imagineQuestion 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Perimeter : Hexagon : : ? : ?
A
Length : BreadthB
Circle : CircumferenceC
Circle : RadiusD
Perimeter : RhombusQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 45 : 20 : : 46 : ?
A
32B
28C
24D
22Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. IMO : PTV : : KOQ : ?
A
QUXB
SVWC
RVXD
RUWQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Mammal - GoatB
Amphibian - FrogC
Reptile - TurtleD
Crocodile - ReptileQuestion 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 - 62B
18 - 22C
24 - 28D
36 - 42Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
EHLB
JMPC
SVYD
QTWQuestion 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
JavelinB
JailorC
JacketD
JaggedQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 6578, 4381, 2653, ?, 322
A
1322B
1653C
1326D
1632Question 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
ZBB
YAC
XZD
YCQuestion 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
4B
2C
3D
Cannot be determinedQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Hardship
A
ShipB
HipC
HardD
RoadQuestion 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
20B
21C
22D
23Question 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
7B
40C
67D
32Question 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
-20B
-120C
100D
10Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? QRPQPQPQP, QPRQPQPQP, QPQRPQPQP, QPQPRQPQP, QPQPQRPQP, ___________.
A
QPQPQPRQPB
RQPQPQPQPC
QRPQPQPQPD
QPRQPQPQPQuestion 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 SouthB
1 km NorthC
3 km NorthD
1 km SouthQuestion 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 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 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
ACHB
ACC
CHD
CQuestion 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
JPXB
KRXC
KPWD
JRWQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 29, 27, 24, ?, 15, 9
A
22B
18C
20D
16Question 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, 78B
24, 66, 34, 79C
24, 31, 96, 14D
23, 78, 11, 99Question 49
Arithmetic
The sum of a fraction and its reciprocal is 113/56. Find the fraction.
A
7/8B
5/8C
8/9D
3/7Question 50
Arithmetic
The sum of the squares of three consecutive odd numbers is 2195. Find the numbers.
A
21, 23, 25B
23, 25, 27C
25, 27, 29D
27, 29, 31Question 51
Arithmetic
If (8, 2) is a solution of x + 4y - 2k = 0, then find the value of k 2 .
A
36B
49C
64D
81Question 52
Arithmetic
From which of the following quadrants does the line 7x + 12y = 16 will pass?
A
I and IIB
II and IIIC
I, II, IIID
I, II, IVQuestion 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
10B
12C
13D
15Question 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
33B
37C
34.2D
38.4Question 56
Arithmetic
If p : q : r = 2 : 3 : 5, then what will be the ratio of (p + q + r) : (3p + q – r)?
A
5 : 2B
10 : 17C
9 : 4D
5 : 4Question 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, 20000B
48000, 12000C
36000, 24000D
32000, 28000Question 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 : 60B
7 : 3C
39 : 11D
60 : 207Question 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
4430B
5450C
5290D
4970Question 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
50B
35C
45D
55Question 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
8600B
9100C
10200D
11700Question 62
Arithmetic
Which of the following relation is correct? I. (√15 + √7) < (2√22) II. (√17 + √5) < (√20 + √2)
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 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
4B
6C
5D
7Question 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
720B
640C
600D
540Question 65
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the Electrical course is ________ degrees
A
120B
90C
100D
80Question 66
Arithmetic
What is the total number of students enrolled in the college?
A
600B
780C
720D
640Question 67
Arithmetic
The most number of students are enrolled in which course?
A
ITB
ElectricalC
ElectronicsD
PetrochemicalsQuestion 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
864B
720C
956D
1080Question 69
Arithmetic
The perimeter of a square is 34 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
144.5B
82.25C
164.5D
72.25Question 70
Arithmetic
If the diameter of a circle is 28 cm, then what will be its circumference (in cm)?
A
88B
177C
35D
70Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 7 cm.
A
77B
63C
89.83D
54.13Question 72
Arithmetic
∆PQR is right angled at Q. If ∠P = 60°, then find the value of (sec R + 1/2).
A
(2√2 + √3)/2B
(√3 + 4)/2√3C
√3 + 2D
5/6Question 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
1.7B
2C
2.5D
1.5Question 74
GK
The demand for labour is the same as the ___________.
A
marginal revenue product B
marginal physical product C
marginal costD
wageQuestion 75
GK
In which year the Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) came into existence?
A
1987B
1984C
1989D
1981Question 76
GK
What is called the line that combines the places of the same amount of rainfall?
A
IsobathB
IsohyetC
IsozymeD
IsonephQuestion 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 LodiB
AkbarC
JahangirD
Shah JahanQuestion 79
GK
When did all the trade unions, except Ahmedabad Textile Labor Union, be unified?
A
1930B
1928C
1932D
1933Question 80
GK
The word 'Tirthankara' is related to which of the following religions?
A
BuddhismB
ChristianityC
JainismD
HinduismQuestion 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
UAEB
Qatar C
Saudi ArabiaD
KuwaitQuestion 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 ToijmbaD
Autar Krishen Rahbar Question 83
GK
What is the International Calling Code of Nepal?
A
977B
947C
974D
964Question 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 IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 85
GK
Which one of the following mixtures is homogeneous?
A
Water and oil B
Starch and sugar crystalsC
Graphite and charcoalD
AlloysQuestion 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 XB
Part VIIIC
Part XIID
Part XX Question 88
GK
Which of the following muscular tissue is multinucleated?
A
Smooth muscleB
Cardiac muscleC
Skeletal muscleD
Unstriated muscleQuestion 89
GK
Which of the following plant group has hidden reproductive organs?
A
BryophytaB
ThallophytaC
PteridophytaD
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 SitharamanD
Anupriya PatelQuestion 91
GK
What is the name of North Korea’s most powerful nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile?
A
Hwasong-15B
Hwasong-5C
Hwasong-10D
Hwasong-20Question 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 2018C
March 2019D
June 2019Question 93
GK
On 11 October, 2017 the Supreme Court criminalized sex with underage wife aged below______ years.
A
15B
18C
21D
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
37.5B
150 C
75D
100Question 95
GK
________ is defined as the rate of doing work.
A
EnergyB
ForceC
PowerD
MomentumQuestion 96
GK
________ kills the germs present in the water.
A
EvaporationB
RehydrationC
BoilingD
DesiccationQuestion 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 AB
Only BC
Both A and BD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In HTML, ________ is a set of links designed as buttons.
A
Header areaB
Menu bar C
Body of the page D
Footer area