SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
22 Mar 2018 • Shift 1
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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
expansionB
patronagC
conctituetD
presipitatQuestion 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. In physically A- fit people, calorie restriction B- and periodic fasting slows C- down the ageing process
A
ABCB
CBAC
CABD
BCAQuestion 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'. Data of seizure of tiger body parts reveal that of the 14 cases, five (was reported) inside their serves.
A
Was reportsB
Were reportedC
Is reportedD
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'. A simple glance at one’s garden (uplifted) the mood.
A
UpliftB
UpliftsC
UpliftingD
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. Exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others
A
VileB
CharismaticC
OffensiveD
OdiousQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A person who is intolerant towards those holding different opinions
A
ClementB
MagnanimousC
ComplaisantD
BigotQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Let bygones be bygones
A
Even bad memories become memorable.B
The past will return to haunt you unless you completely forget.C
Forget past offences or causes of conflict and be reconciled.D
Your past deeds will never leave you.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Come in handy
A
Be that type of a person who loves to work with his hands.B
Turn out to be useful.C
Always be ready to help strangers in need.D
Be always prepared for any kind of hardship. Question 9
Comprehension
spirituality, ____________ values, peace studies, and organisational behaviour.
A
DemocracyB
DemocratC
DemocratsD
DemocraticQuestion 10
Comprehension
subjects as varied ________ applied ethics,
A
AsB
LikeC
SameD
SuchQuestion 11
Comprehension
society and the ______________ of teaching pedagogy,
A
EffectiveB
EffectivelyC
EffectivenessD
EffectivesQuestion 12
Comprehension
dynamic, together _________ the constant pressure
A
AtB
FromC
IntoD
WithQuestion 13
Comprehension
Teachers ____________ the country require proper training
A
CrossB
OverC
BeyondD
AcrossQuestion 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
MaineveerB
ManeuverC
ManeoverD
ManeverQuestion 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. “Bring me a glass of water,” said the saint to his followers.
A
The saint asked his followers to bring him a glass of water.B
The saint asked for a glass of water.C
The saint wanted a glass of water from his followers.D
The saint asked his followers to brought him a glass of water.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. Somebody hit the beggar with a stone.
A
The beggar was hit with a stone.B
The beggar was hurt by a stone.C
The beggar is hit by a stone.D
The beggar hit with a stone.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The debate P : on allowing euthanasia to Q : protect the dignity of patients in a R : vegetative state has become a key question
A
PRQB
RPQC
QRPD
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. Anile
A
SenileB
YoungC
FoolishD
SoftQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Thwart
A
StopB
HinderC
BalkD
AssistQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Insolent
A
ShyB
SorrowfulC
HappyD
RudeQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Supercilious
A
ModestB
SociableC
ArrogantD
RationalQuestion 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 purpose of life is not to simply survive, but to discover ______fulfillment.
A
InnerB
OuterC
OutmostD
TopQuestion 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. I ______ successful, I just know it.
A
Would beB
Will beC
May beD
Can beQuestion 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'. Nivedita’s love for everything Indian (1)/ was eloquently demonstrated in her serve of tea to Lady Minto, (2)/ who was on a visit to the Dakshineshwar temple. (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 Taj Mahal can be (1)/ called jewel (2)/ of the nation. (3)/ No error
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Death : Birth : : ? : ?
A
Up : Slow B
Win : MatchC
Export : Import D
Huge : WideQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 44 : 47 : : 58 : ?
A
61B
63C
65D
59Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. NOS : PQU : : KLP : ?
A
LNSB
MNOC
KORD
MNRQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Rectangle - PerimeterB
Circle - CircumferenceC
Perimeter - SquareD
Triangle - PerimeterQuestion 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
4 - 16B
9 - 81C
6 - 36D
7 - 47Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
BFJNB
GKOSC
LPQVD
MQUYQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Terrible 2. Therefore 3. Theatre 4. Terminal 5. Thankful
A
41532B
32415C
12345D
54123Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, ?
A
29B
30C
27D
31Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. NVX, LTV, JRT, ?, FNP
A
GRSB
GRPC
IPRD
HPR Question 35
Logical Reasoning
Weight of L is one - fourth of the weight of V. Weight of V is twice of the weight of B. Weight of B is half of the weight of C. Weight of C is thrice of the weight of H. The weight of V is greater than the weight of how many persons among L, B, H and C?
A
3B
2C
1D
0Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Pseudonym
A
SonB
DoesC
PoseD
PendulumQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “ TOLDER ” is written as “ WSQGIW ”. How is “ SPIRAL ” written in that code language?
A
NVTQEVB
ULQEWMC
VTNUEQ D
NOLQVWQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ' - ' represents '×', '÷' represents ' + ', ' + ' represents '÷' and ' × ' represents ' - '. Find out the answer to the following question. 10 × 4 ÷ 5 - 80 + 16 = ?
A
3B
31C
16D
12Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 16 ÷ 4 – 50 × 4 + 18 = 26
A
+ and ÷B
+ and ×C
and +D
÷ and ×Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 3$8 = -50, 3$5 = -20 and 2$3 = -10, then find the value of 9$1 = ?
A
10B
-20C
90D
80Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABCABcaBC, ABCAbcABC, ABCabCABC, ABcaBCABC, AbcABCABC, _________.
A
ABCABCabCB
abCABCABCC
ABCABcaBCD
ABCAbcABCQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
The following is a map showing a route for a cycle race. The route starts and goes 12 km East, then there is a turn towards North where the route goes on for 5 km, then there is a turn towards East where the route goes on for 11 km, then there is a right turn from where the route goes on 5 km to reach the end. What is the position of the end with respect to that start?
A
1 km East B
23 km EastC
23 km West D
1 km WestQuestion 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 icons are drawing. Statement II: No portraits are icons. Conclusion I: Some drawings are portraits. Conclusion II: All portraits are drawing.
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 Hairstylists, circle represents Food stylists, triangle represents Playwrights and square represents Indians. Which set of letters represents Indians who are not Hairstylists?
A
EDB
HCC
GDD
GFIQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. HVJ, NBP, THV, ZNB, ?
A
ESGB
GUIC
FTHD
HVIQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 13, 17, 26, 42, 67, ?
A
103B
91C
109D
111Question 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
(8, 24, 16)B
(3, 9, 6)C
(14, 42, 28)D
(9, 36, 18)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 41, 34 etc and ‘Y’ can be represented by 67, 78 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘SOWN’. Matrix - I 0 1 2 3 4 0 A I H E I 1 K L L J D 2 E L D D A 3 D C J C C 4 I C L H H Matrix - II 5 6 7 8 9 5 R T V Q x 6 W V Y O P 7 V N V Y S 8 Z N X T T 9 S x N Y x
A
21, 55, 40, 86B
41, 58, 40, 88C
44, 66, 43, 89D
95, 68, 65, 97Question 49
Arithmetic
The difference between 44 % of a number and 33% of the same number is 286. What is the 54% of that number?
A
1564B
1404C
1456D
1304Question 50
Arithmetic
Find the number of zeroes in 129!
A
31B
33C
35D
37Question 51
Arithmetic
The two lines 3x – 8y = 16 and 2x + 4y = 6 intersect at (a, b). Find the value of a 2 – 4b 2 .
A
5B
10C
15D
20Question 52
Arithmetic
If a 3 + a – 1 = 0 then find the value of \({a^5} + {a^4} + a - 2\) .
A
-3a 3B
0C
a 3D
-2a 3Question 53
Arithmetic
Which of the following conditions is correct for a right angled triangle?
A
Sum of the two angles of a triangle is greater than the third angleB
Sum of the two angles of a triangle is less than the third angleC
Sum of the two angles of a triangle is equal to the third angleD
None of theseQuestion 54
Arithmetic
Which of the following combination of sides results in the formation of obtuse angled triangle?
A
11, 7, 13B
5, 6, 8C
4, 5, 6D
None of theseQuestion 55
Arithmetic
In an exam, 87% students passed and 2093 failed. What is the total number of students appearing in the exam?
A
16100B
14007C
15200D
18200Question 56
Arithmetic
The ratio of present ages of Sheetal and Divya is 6 : 5. After 8 years, their ages will be in the ratio of 22 : 19. What is the present age (in years) of Divya?
A
22B
38C
34D
30Question 57
Arithmetic
In a bucket, paint and oil are in the ratio 7 : 5. 24 litres of mixture is drawn off and 24 litres of oil is added. If the ratio of paint and oil becomes 1 : 1, then how many litres of paint was contained in the bucket initially?
A
49B
63C
84D
98Question 58
Arithmetic
The average age of Sita and Gita is 30 years. If Rita replaces Sita, then the average age will become 28 years and if Rita replaces Gita, then the average age will become 32 years. What are the respective ages (in years) of Sita, Gita and Rita?
A
40, 44, 36B
44, 40, 36C
34, 26, 30D
30, 26, 34Question 59
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 800 becomes Rs. 1000 in 2 years at simple interest. What is the per annum rate of interest (in percent)?
A
12.5B
25C
8.5D
17Question 60
Arithmetic
D sells a table to E at a profit of 30% and E sells it to F at a loss of 30%. What is the ratio of cost prices of D and F?
A
100 ∶ 91B
100 ∶ 130C
100 ∶ 126D
1 ∶ 1Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of a calculator is Rs. 750. It is sold at a discount of 22%. If the cost price of the calculator is Rs. 500, then what is the profit (in Rs.)?
A
85B
105C
95D
115Question 62
Arithmetic
If \(\sqrt 3 = 1.732\) , then what is the value of \(\left( {\sqrt 3 - \frac{{10}}{{\sqrt 3 }} + \sqrt {27} } \right)\) ?
A
1.154B
1.577C
1.464D
2.358Question 63
Arithmetic
P, Q and R alone can complete a work in 12, 15 and 20 days respectively. In how many days will they together complete the same work?
A
4B
5C
6D
3.5 Question 64
Arithmetic
The distance between two cities X and Y is 270 km. First train starts from X at 7:00 a.m. and travels towards Y at 40 km/hr. Second train starts from Y at 8:30 a.m. and travels towards X at 30 km/hr. At what time (in a.m.) will both the trains meet?
A
10:00B
11:00C
11:30D
12:30Question 65
Arithmetic
Which country has the least number of soldiers?
A
AB
DC
FD
BQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of the number of soldiers of country B to those of country D?
A
15 ∶ 4B
8 ∶ 15C
15 ∶ 8D
4 ∶ 15Question 67
Arithmetic
Number of soldiers of country F is greater than those of country A by ___________.
A
50%B
66.7%C
300%D
200%Question 68
Arithmetic
If country D spends $20000 per soldier annually, then how much does it spend (in $ millions) on all its soldiers annually?
A
12B
13C
15D
17Question 69
Arithmetic
The perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle are 46 cm and 8 cm respectively. Calculate the length of its diagonal (in cm)
A
17B
34C
15D
30Question 70
Arithmetic
Calculate the area (in cm 2 ) of a circle whose diameter is 7 cm.
A
38.5B
77C
32.5D
65Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the surface area (in cm 2 ) of a sphere of diameter 28 cm.
A
3422B
3852C
2464D
3550Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (2 + tan60 o )?
A
3B
2/√3C
4/√3D
2 + √3Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If sinX = 12/13, then what is the value of cosecZ ?
A
5/12B
5/13C
13/5D
13/12Question 74
GK
A worldwide financial messaging network which exchange messages between banks and financial institutions is known as ________.
A
CHAPS B
SWIFT C
NEFT D
SFMS Question 75
GK
‘Marketing Support and Services Scheme’ (in the Eleventh Plan) supports artisans related to _________.
A
Handicrafts B
Leather goodsC
Gems and JewelleryD
HandloomsQuestion 76
GK
Himalaya has emerged from which of the geosyncline?
A
Tethys B
ShiwalikC
Indo-brahmaD
GodavariQuestion 77
GK
Trans-himalaya rivers are: __________.
A
Sutlej, Indus, Ganga B
Brahmaputra, Indus, Sutlej C
Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganga D
Brahmaputra, Sutlej, GangaQuestion 78
GK
Buddha was born in _________.
A
VaishaliB
LumbiniC
KapilavastuD
PatliputraQuestion 79
GK
The first important ruler to emerge from the Chola Dynasty was __________.
A
VijayalayaB
Rajaraja CholaC
Rajendra CholaD
Rajadhiraj CholaQuestion 80
GK
V.G. Jog is famous for which musical instrument?
A
Sitar B
Violin C
TablaD
SantoorQuestion 81
GK
Which company has signed an agreement with UNESCO to launch virtual reality content and 360 degree videos on Indian heritage sites?
A
Nokia B
SunstarC
Samsung D
Amazon Question 82
GK
In which of the following fields Yamuna Krishnan has been awarded with 9th Infosys award on January 10, 2018?
A
Biological Sciences B
Social Science C
Physical Sciences D
Mathematical Science Question 83
GK
What is the official language of Nepal?
A
Bhojpuri B
TharuC
HindiD
NepaliQuestion 84
GK
Isotopes of an element have ________.
A
Same physical propertiesB
Different chemical propertiesC
Different number of neutronsD
Different atomic numberQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following statements are CORRECT ? I. The soap molecules form structures called micelles. II. Soap micelles cannot scatter light. III. Oily dirt gets collected in the centre of the micelle.
A
Both I and IIB
Both I and IIIC
Both II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 86
GK
Article 36 to Article 51 of Indian Constitution mainly deals with Directive Principles of State Policy, given in ________ of Indian Constitution.
A
Part IIB
Part IIIC
Part IVD
Part VQuestion 87
GK
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth comes under which category of Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution?
A
Right to FreedomB
Right to Constitutional RemediesC
Right to EqualityD
Right to Freedom of ReligionQuestion 88
GK
Which type of epithelial tissue allows transportation of substances through a selective permeable surface in the lining of food vessels or lung alveoli?
A
Simple squamous epitheliumB
Stratified squamous epitheliumC
Ciliated columnar epitheliumD
Cuboidal epitheliumQuestion 89
GK
Bacteria, blue-green algae or cyanobacteria and mycoplasma are examples of organisms of which kingdom?
A
PlantaeB
MoneraC
ProtistaD
AnimaliaQuestion 90
GK
In November 2017, who launched the ‘Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana' for school children?
A
Jayant SinhaB
Prakash JavadekarC
Manoj SinhaD
ArunJaitleyQuestion 91
GK
Google and NASA have joined hands to identify which two new planets around Kepler 90?
A
Kepler 80i, Kepler 90gB
Kepler 90g, Kepler 80gC
Kepler 80g, Kepler 90iD
Kepler 82i, Kepler 90gQuestion 92
GK
In April 2017, five associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank were merged with the State Bank of India (SBI). What is the approximate Balance sheet size of SBI following the merger?
A
Rs. 41 lakh croreB
Rs. 55 lakh croreC
Rs. 65 lakh croreD
Rs 75 lakh croreQuestion 93
GK
India was ranked at which place among emerging economies on Inclusive Development Index (IDI-2018) released by World Economic Forum (WEF)?
A
26 thB
47 thC
62 ndD
81 stQuestion 94
GK
Find the resistance (in mega Ω) of a wire of length 10 m, cross sectional area 1 cm 2 and made of a material of resistivity 100 Ωm.
A
1000B
20C
500D
10Question 95
GK
Anything kept in a fluid experiences an upward force called ___________.
A
TorqueB
MomentC
PressureD
UpthrustQuestion 96
GK
By volume, 21% of air is _________.
A
hydrogenB
oxygenC
nitrogenD
carbon dioxideQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Rafael Nadal won the Tennis 2017 Wimbledon Championships Men's Singles. B) Aryan Tari won the 2017 World Junior Chess Championship. C) Viktor Axelsen won the Men's Singles Badminton 2017 BWF World Championships.
A
Only AB
Only BC
Both B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, _______ provides options to switch between Normal, Web Layout, Print Layout, Outline and Reading Views.
A
Standard tool barB
View ButtonsC
Formatting tool barD
Tab stop