SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

21 Mar 2018 • Shift 3

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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
circummventing
B
circumvanting
C
circumventing
D
circummvanting
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. There were too A : many doubts that cropped up every B : seniors for clarity and resolution C : now and then and I would run to my

A
ACB
B
ABC
C
CBA
D
CAB
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'. The sun hid behind a cloud and it seemed like a light (have been switched) off.

A
had been switched
B
had been switch
C
have been switching
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'. With time now available for leisure, my father (discover) a new side to himself.

A
discovering
B
has discovered
C
had discover
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. Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling

A
Spectre
B
Revenant
C
Embody
D
Apparition
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. The rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless

A
Nihilism
B
Certitude
C
Credence
D
Fidelity
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. New kid on the block

A
A person who is acting smart to impress others.
B
Be inexperienced in company of veterans.
C
To block the path of success of outsiders.
D
Newcomer to a particular place or sphere of activity.
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. The last straw

A
A warrior saves his best arrow for the last.
B
A minor difficulty but coming on top of a series of difficulties, that makes a situation unbearable.
C
The student who usually comes last in the class.
D
The lowest ranking official who gets the blame for any error.
Question 9
Comprehension

fine-tune it to come ____________ with newer products

A
up
B
upon
C
down
D
above
Question 10
Comprehension

social science ____________ a technology-driven,

A
in
B
into
C
on
D
onto
Question 11
Comprehension

them traverse the __________ beaten path of course

A
similarly
B
as same as
C
same
D
similarity
Question 12
Comprehension

on the wane. ______________ and conventional approaches

A
Tradition
B
Traditions
C
Traditional
D
Traditionally
Question 13
Comprehension

and liberal arts on _____________ action and day-to-day

A
humane
B
humanly
C
human
D
humanity
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
Sichology
B
Psychology
C
Sighchology
D
Sychology
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. He said to me, “I go for a walk daily.”

A
He told me that he went for a walk daily.
B
He told me that he goes for a walk daily.
C
He told me that he daily went for a walk.
D
He told me that he had gone for a walk daily.
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. Everyone enjoyed the scene.

A
The scene has been enjoyed by everyone.
B
The scene was enjoyed by everyone.
C
The scene was enjoyed for everyone.
D
The scene was appreciated by everyone.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The traditional obstacle to P : the education of girls is Q : the prejudice against the R : intellectual potential of girls

A
RPQ
B
QPR
C
PQR 
D
PRQ
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. Fecund

A
Sparse
B
Productive
C
Rich
D
Pregnant
Question 19
Comprehension

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

A
Observant
B
Aroused
C
Numb
D
Active
Question 20
Comprehension

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

A
Complain
B
Trick
C
Gesture
D
Laugh
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. Divisive

A
Agreeing
B
Conflicting
C
Cooperating
D
Unifying
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. Corruption not only generates black money but also ______ criminals.

A
creeps
B
breeds
C
deeds
D
seeds
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. She will surely pass if she ______ harder.

A
had studied
B
studied
C
studies
D
was studying
Question 24
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'. Swami Vivekananda died very young in his early thirties, (1)/ but the phenomenal achievements, he is credit with, (2)/ are for generations to remember. (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'. The injustice from the sentence pronounced (1)/ above that great scientist, is (2)/ now evident to us 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. Wheel : Cycle : : ? : ?

A
Fan : Blades
B
Cockpit : Aeroplane
C
Book : Chapter
D
Pen : Write
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 49 : 147 : : ? : ?

A
71 : 203
B
63 : 189
C
55 : 175
D
69 : 217
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. LJK : IGH : : PST : ?

A
NRQ
B
RUV
C
MPQ
D
RVU
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Ball
B
Bat
C
Wickets
D
Ground
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

A
21 - 42
B
23 - 46
C
31 - 62
D
33 - 69
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
RMHC
B
XSNI
C
YTOJ
D
ZVQL
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at THIRD position? 1. Doubled 2. Dragged 3. Doubling 4. Dragging 5. Draw

A
Dragged
B
Dragging
C
Doubled
D
Doubling
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 91, 100, 118, 145, ?, 226

A
161
B
215
C
181
D
202
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. LNP, MOQ, NPR, ?, PRT

A
PQT
B
OQS
C
LQS
D
LSQ
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Pointing to a woman in the photograph Arun said, “She is the wife of the only child of my father”. How is the woman related to Arun?

A
Wife
B
Niece
C
Mother
D
Daughter
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Cup
B
Louis
C
Sup
D
Rocs
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “ HORN ” is written as “ 54 ” and “ RHYM ” is written as “ 63 ”. How is “ PURE ” written in that code language?

A
60
B
59
C
58
D
61
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents '×', '×' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 20 ÷ 2 - 3 + 10 × 6 = ?

A
12
B
30
C
31
D
23
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 5 - 12 + 15 ÷ 50 × 25 = 23

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

15. If 18!10 = 4, 10!4 = 3 and 4!8 = -2, then find the value of 16!18.

A
2
B
-1
C
-8
D
9
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? RSPQPQPQ, PSRQPQPQ, PQRSPQPQ, PQPSRQPQ, PQPQRSPQ, __________.

A
PQPQPQPQ
B
RSPQPQPQ
C
PQPQPSRQ
D
PSRQPQPQ
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

A student cycles 2 km North, then turns West and cycles 2.5 km, then turns South and cycles 2 km, then turns to his left and cycles 4.5 km. Where is he now with respect to the starting position?

A
7 km East
B
2 km West
C
7 km West
D
2 km 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: Some rugs are carpets Statement II: No mats are rugs Conclusion I: All carpets are mats Conclusion II: Some carpets are rugs

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, the rectangle represents Cinematographers, circle represents Bloggers, triangle represents Potters and square represents Asians. Which set of letters represents Cinematographers who are neither Potters nor Asians?

A
BJ
B
B
C
F
D
GF
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. KVS, QBY, WHE, CNK, ?

A
ITQ
B
HSP
C
JUR
D
KVS
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, ?

A
32
B
33
C
31
D
29
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
(6, 25, 12)
B
(7, 29, 15)
C
(5, 21, 11)
D
(11, 45, 23)
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 sgown in the given two matrices. The coulmns 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 ‘ B ’ can be represented by, 12, 24 etc and ‘ O ’ can be represented by 85, 77 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘FARE’. Matrix - I Matrix - II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 L F K A L 5 N Y V Y X 1 F E B F M 6 W V R Q V 2 B J J C B 7 Z V O P Z 3 I G F A K 8 O Z Y W V 4 M L K E F 9 Z W V T V

A
34, 99, 43, 68
B
24, 97, 34, 57
C
10, 33, 67, 43
D
24, 65, 44, 56
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the cube root of 287496.

A
64
B
46
C
56
D
66
Question 50
Arithmetic

Arrange the following in descending order: \(\sqrt[4]{{5,}}\sqrt[3]{4}\;and\;\sqrt[4]{6}\)

A
\(\sqrt[4]{6} > \sqrt[3]{4} > \sqrt[4]{5}\)
B
\(\sqrt[4]{6} > \sqrt[4]{5} > \sqrt[3]{4}\)
C
\(\sqrt[3]{4} > \sqrt[4]{5} > \sqrt[4]{6}\)
D
\(\sqrt[3]{4} > \sqrt[4]{6} > \sqrt[4]{5}\)
Question 51
Arithmetic

What is the total length intercepted between both the axes by the line 8x + 4y = 40?

A
5
B
10
C
15
D
20
Question 52
Arithmetic

The average of two numbers is 10 and the product of two numbers is 96. Find the two numbers

A
3, 32
B
12, 8
C
1, 96
D
24, 4 
Question 53
Arithmetic

Consider the circle shown below having angle AOB as 135 o and the shaded portion is the x part of the circular region. Calculate the value of x.

A
1/12
B
1/9
C
1/6
D
1/4
Question 54
Arithmetic

Consider the two similar triangles ABC and DEF. Which of the following is correct about the ratio of the area of the triangle ABC and DEF?

A
\(\left( {\frac{{AB}}{{DE}}} \right) = \left( {\frac{{EF}}{{BC}}} \right) = \left( {\frac{{AC}}{{DF}}} \right)\)
B
\({\left( {\frac{{AB}}{{DE}}} \right)^2} = {\left( {\frac{{BC}}{{EF}}} \right)^2} = {\left( {\frac{{AC}}{{DF}}} \right)^2}\)
C
\(\left( {\frac{{AB}}{{DE}}} \right) = \left( {\frac{{BC}}{{EF}}} \right) = \left( {\frac{{DF}}{{AC}}} \right)\)
D
None of these
Question 55
Arithmetic

Out of two numbers, 30% of the smaller number is equal to 18% of the larger number. If the sum of the two numbers is 840, then what is the value of the larger number?

A
545
B
507
C
515
D
525
Question 56
Arithmetic

If 3/5 of x is equal to 4/9 of y, what is the ratio of x and y?

A
11 : 15
B
15 : 23
C
20 : 27
D
14 : 25
Question 57
Arithmetic

In what ratio rice costing Rs. 14/kg mixed with another rice costing Rs. 11/kg to get the mixture costing Rs. 11.6/kg?

A
2 : 5
B
1 : 4
C
1 : 3
D
1 : 5
Question 58
Arithmetic

Average age of 4 daughters of a family is 12 years. The average age of daughters and their parents is 26 years. If the mother is 4 years older than the father, then what is the age (in years) of the father?

A
56
B
52
C
48
D
44
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 20000 becomes Rs. 32000 in 12 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
21750
B
22050
C
23250
D
24650
Question 60
Arithmetic

N professes to lose 25% on rice and uses a weight of 750 gm instead of 1 kg. What is the total profit or loss percentage?

A
5.25% profit
B
12.5% profit
C
No profit/loss
D
5.25% loss
Question 61
Arithmetic

Two successive discounts of 12% and 20% are given by Rajat on a shirt. If the marked price of the shirt is Rs. 500, then what is the value (in Rs) of discount?

A
198
B
152
C
148
D
168
Question 62
Arithmetic

If √21 = 4.58, then what is the simplified value of \(\left( {8\sqrt {\frac{3}{7}} - 3\sqrt {\frac{7}{3}} } \right)\) ?

A
0.474
B
0.752
C
0.655
D
1
Question 63
Arithmetic

S does half as much work as T in 1/7 of the time taken by T. If together they take 21 days to complete a work, then how many days shall S take to complete that work alone?

A
26
B
27
C
28
D
32
Question 64
Arithmetic

A boy walking at the speed of 4 km/hr covers a certain distance in 6 hours 15 minutes. If he covers the same distance by cycle in 5 hours, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of the cycle?

A
4.5
B
5
C
6
D
6.5
Question 65
Arithmetic

The least number of tigers are in which sanctuary?

A
B
B
F
C
D
D
A
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total number of tigers in these sanctuaries?

A
2400
B
4200
C
3000
D
3600
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the number of tigers in Sanctuary E is ________ degrees.

A
80
B
120
C
90
D
100
Question 68
Arithmetic

If the average area occupied by each tiger in these sanctuaries is 90 sq km, then what is the total area (in 1000 sq km) of these sanctuaries ?

A
412
B
508
C
324
D
544
Question 69
Arithmetic

If the lengths of the two parallel sides of a trapezium are 5 cm and 7 cm and the distance between these parallel sides is 4 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).

A
12
B
24
C
48
D
36
Question 70
Arithmetic

What is the measure of an interior angle of a regular polygon of 8 sides?

A
140
B
144
C
135
D
150
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a right circular cone of diameter 7 cm and height 7 cm.

A
69.06
B
16.43
C
11.15
D
89.83
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (cosec60 o - 1/2) ?

A
(4 - √3)/2√3
B
(2√3 - 1)/√3
C
(3√3 - 1)/3
D
1/√3
Question 73
Arithmetic

In ΔDEF measure of angle E is 90 o . If cot D = 5/12, and DE = 1 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side EF?

A
2.4
B
2.6
C
1.5
D
2
Question 74
GK

'Functional Finance' is associated with ________.

A
Adams
B
Adam Smith
C
Adolph Wogner
D
Abba P Lerner
Question 75
GK

Which of the following should always be balanced in the foreign trade of India?

A
Balance of Trade
B
Balance of Payment
C
Balance of Current Account
D
No option is correct
Question 76
GK

The boundary of which country does not seem to touch the Caspian Sea?

A
Azerbaijan 
B
Russia 
C
Ukraine 
D
Turkmenistan 
Question 77
GK

Kapildhara Falls is situated on which river?

A
Tapi 
B
Sharavati 
C
Narmada 
D
Indravati 
Question 78
GK

Which of the following books is NOT of Surdas?

A
Sursatsai 
B
Sur Saravali
C
Sahitya Lahari 
D
Sursagar 
Question 79
GK

French established their first factory at Surat and second factory at ________. 

A
Banaras 
B
Calcutta 
C
Mumbai 
D
Masulipatnam 
Question 80
GK

Which of the following pairs (school of paintings and region where it flourished) is incorrectly matched?

A
Kalighat Paintings - Kolkata 
B
Phad (scroll paintings) - Punjab 
C
Madhubani Paintings - Bihar 
D
Kalamkari - Andhra Pradesh
Question 81
GK

Which city of Israel has been recognized as its New Capital by the United States of America?

A
Jerusalem  
B
Haifa 
C
Bersheba 
D
Tel Aviv 
Question 82
GK

The Ministry of Labour and Employment, in January 2018, announced how many persons for Prime Minister's Shram Awards for the year 2016?

A
16  
B
34
C
50
D
64
Question 83
GK

Which of the following crop is major foreign exchange earner for Sri Lanka?

A
Rice 
B
Lentils
C
Tea 
D
Wheat
Question 84
GK

Which among the following noble gas has the highest molar mass?

A
Kr
B
Ne
C
Ar
D
Xe
Question 85
GK

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has minimum wavelength?

A
Microwave
B
Gamma 
C
Infrared 
D
X-rays
Question 86
GK

There are three types of lists in Indian Constitution, viz., the Union List, the State list and the _____.

A
District List
B
Panchayat List
C
Concurrent List
D
No option is correct
Question 87
GK

In India, The President’s Rule continues for six months, but it can be extended for a maximum period of ______ with the approval of the Parliament, every six months.  

A
one year 
B
two years 
C
three years 
D
four years 
Question 88
GK

Match the following: Type of Muscle tissue   Location I. Striated      1. Heart II.Smooth 2. Limbs III.Cardiac  3.  Iris of the eye, in ureters and in bronchi of lungs

A
I – 2, II – 3, III – 1 
B
I – 1, II – 3, III – 2 
C
I – 1, II – 2, III – 3
D
I – 3, II – 1, III – 2 
Question 89
GK

In Angiosperms, plant embryos in seed have structures called ________.  

A
Spore 
B
Buds 
C
Sprout 
D
Cotyledon
Question 90
GK

‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ aims to achieve an Open Defecation Free (ODF) India by which date?

A
2 October, 2020 
B
2 October, 2018 
C
2 October, 2019
D
2 October, 2022
Question 91
GK

On 22 November, 2017 the Indian Air Force successfully test fired an air-launched BrahMos from a ________ fighter aircraft.

A
Mirage-2000 
B
Sukhoi Su-30 MKI 
C
Mig-29
D
HAL Tejas 
Question 92
GK

In October 2017, ‘PFMS’ was made mandatory. It will help to ________.

A
provide security to schemes
B
Monitor fund flow to schemes
C
To describe benefit of schemes
D
No option is correct.
Question 93
GK

On 30 January 2018, who among the following called for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

A
The President of India 
B
The Finance Minister of India 
C
The Speaker of Lok Sabha 
D
The Chief Justice of India 
Question 94
GK

Calculate the pressure (in Pa) if a thrust of 1000 N is applied to an area of 5 m 2 .

A
200  
B
50
C
100
D
25
Question 95
GK

1 kWh = ________ × 10 6 J.

A
36
B
3.6
C
6.4
D
64
Question 96
GK

Underground water and the water on the earth's surface is called ________.

A
hydrosphere 
B
biosphere 
C
lithosphere 
D
thermosphere 
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below is correct? A) Max Verstappen won the Formula One 2017 Singapore Grand Prix. B) In 2017, Mohamed Salah played for the Premier League team,Liverpool. C) Jelena Ostapenko won the Tennis 2017 Australian Open Women's Singles.

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

Every HTML file is a ________ file.

A
Text 
B
Audio 
C
Video 
D
Image