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
circummventingB
circumvantingC
circumventingD
circummvantingQuestion 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
ACBB
ABCC
CBAD
CABQuestion 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 switchedB
had been switchC
have been switchingD
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'. With time now available for leisure, my father (discover) a new side to himself.
A
discoveringB
has discoveredC
had discoverD
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. Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling
A
SpectreB
RevenantC
EmbodyD
ApparitionQuestion 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
NihilismB
CertitudeC
CredenceD
FidelityQuestion 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
upB
uponC
downD
aboveQuestion 10
Comprehension
social science ____________ a technology-driven,
A
inB
intoC
onD
ontoQuestion 11
Comprehension
them traverse the __________ beaten path of course
A
similarlyB
as same asC
sameD
similarityQuestion 12
Comprehension
on the wane. ______________ and conventional approaches
A
TraditionB
TraditionsC
TraditionalD
TraditionallyQuestion 13
Comprehension
and liberal arts on _____________ action and day-to-day
A
humaneB
humanlyC
humanD
humanityQuestion 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
SichologyB
PsychologyC
SighchologyD
SychologyQuestion 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
RPQB
QPRC
PQR D
PRQQuestion 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
SparseB
ProductiveC
RichD
PregnantQuestion 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
ObservantB
ArousedC
NumbD
ActiveQuestion 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
ComplainB
TrickC
GestureD
LaughQuestion 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
AgreeingB
ConflictingC
CooperatingD
UnifyingQuestion 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
creepsB
breedsC
deedsD
seedsQuestion 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 studiedB
studiedC
studiesD
was studyingQuestion 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
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'. The injustice from the sentence pronounced (1)/ above that great scientist, is (2)/ now evident to us 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. Wheel : Cycle : : ? : ?
A
Fan : BladesB
Cockpit : AeroplaneC
Book : ChapterD
Pen : WriteQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 49 : 147 : : ? : ?
A
71 : 203B
63 : 189C
55 : 175D
69 : 217Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. LJK : IGH : : PST : ?
A
NRQB
RUVC
MPQD
RVUQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
BallB
BatC
WicketsD
GroundQuestion 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 - 42B
23 - 46C
31 - 62D
33 - 69Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
RMHCB
XSNIC
YTOJD
ZVQLQuestion 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
DraggedB
DraggingC
DoubledD
DoublingQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 91, 100, 118, 145, ?, 226
A
161B
215C
181D
202Question 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
PQTB
OQSC
LQSD
LSQQuestion 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
WifeB
NieceC
MotherD
DaughterQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Scrupulous
A
CupB
LouisC
SupD
RocsQuestion 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
60B
59C
58D
61Question 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
12B
30C
31D
23Question 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
2B
-1C
-8D
9Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? RSPQPQPQ, PSRQPQPQ, PQRSPQPQ, PQPSRQPQ, PQPQRSPQ, __________.
A
PQPQPQPQB
RSPQPQPQC
PQPQPSRQD
PSRQPQPQQuestion 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 EastB
2 km WestC
7 km WestD
2 km 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: 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 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, 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
BJB
BC
FD
GFQuestion 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
ITQB
HSPC
JURD
KVSQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, ?
A
32B
33C
31D
29Question 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, 68B
24, 97, 34, 57C
10, 33, 67, 43D
24, 65, 44, 56Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the cube root of 287496.
A
64B
46C
56D
66Question 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
5B
10C
15D
20Question 52
Arithmetic
The average of two numbers is 10 and the product of two numbers is 96. Find the two numbers
A
3, 32B
12, 8C
1, 96D
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
1/12B
1/9C
1/6D
1/4Question 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 theseQuestion 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
545B
507C
515D
525Question 56
Arithmetic
If 3/5 of x is equal to 4/9 of y, what is the ratio of x and y?
A
11 : 15B
15 : 23C
20 : 27D
14 : 25Question 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 : 5B
1 : 4C
1 : 3D
1 : 5Question 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
56B
52C
48D
44Question 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
21750B
22050C
23250D
24650Question 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% profitB
12.5% profitC
No profit/lossD
5.25% lossQuestion 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
198B
152C
148D
168Question 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
0.474B
0.752C
0.655D
1Question 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
26B
27C
28D
32Question 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
4.5B
5C
6D
6.5Question 65
Arithmetic
The least number of tigers are in which sanctuary?
A
BB
FC
DD
AQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total number of tigers in these sanctuaries?
A
2400B
4200C
3000D
3600Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the number of tigers in Sanctuary E is ________ degrees.
A
80B
120C
90D
100Question 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
412B
508C
324D
544Question 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
12B
24C
48D
36Question 70
Arithmetic
What is the measure of an interior angle of a regular polygon of 8 sides?
A
140B
144C
135D
150Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a right circular cone of diameter 7 cm and height 7 cm.
A
69.06B
16.43C
11.15D
89.83Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (cosec60 o - 1/2) ?
A
(4 - √3)/2√3B
(2√3 - 1)/√3C
(3√3 - 1)/3D
1/√3Question 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
2.4B
2.6C
1.5D
2Question 74
GK
'Functional Finance' is associated with ________.
A
AdamsB
Adam SmithC
Adolph WognerD
Abba P LernerQuestion 75
GK
Which of the following should always be balanced in the foreign trade of India?
A
Balance of TradeB
Balance of PaymentC
Balance of Current AccountD
No option is correctQuestion 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 SaravaliC
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 PradeshQuestion 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
34C
50D
64Question 83
GK
Which of the following crop is major foreign exchange earner for Sri Lanka?
A
Rice B
LentilsC
Tea D
WheatQuestion 84
GK
Which among the following noble gas has the highest molar mass?
A
KrB
NeC
ArD
XeQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following electromagnetic waves has minimum wavelength?
A
MicrowaveB
Gamma C
Infrared D
X-raysQuestion 86
GK
There are three types of lists in Indian Constitution, viz., the Union List, the State list and the _____.
A
District ListB
Panchayat ListC
Concurrent ListD
No option is correctQuestion 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 – 3D
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
CotyledonQuestion 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, 2019D
2 October, 2022Question 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-29D
HAL Tejas Question 92
GK
In October 2017, ‘PFMS’ was made mandatory. It will help to ________.
A
provide security to schemesB
Monitor fund flow to schemesC
To describe benefit of schemesD
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
50C
100D
25Question 95
GK
1 kWh = ________ × 10 6 J.
A
36B
3.6C
6.4D
64Question 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 AB
Only BC
Both B and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
Every HTML file is a ________ file.
A
Text B
Audio C
Video D
Image 