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
expansion
B
patronag
C
conctituet
D
presipitat
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. In physically A- fit people, calorie restriction B- and periodic fasting slows C- down the ageing process

A
ABC
B
CBA
C
CAB
D
BCA
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'. Data of seizure of tiger body parts reveal that of the 14 cases, five (was reported) inside their serves.

A
Was reports
B
Were reported
C
Is reported
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'. A simple glance at one’s garden (uplifted) the mood.

A
Uplift
B
Uplifts
C
Uplifting
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. Exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others

A
Vile
B
Charismatic
C
Offensive
D
Odious
Question 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
Clement
B
Magnanimous
C
Complaisant
D
Bigot
Question 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
Democracy
B
Democrat
C
Democrats
D
Democratic
Question 10
Comprehension

subjects as varied ________ applied ethics,

A
As
B
Like
C
Same
D
Such
Question 11
Comprehension

society and the ______________ of teaching pedagogy,

A
Effective
B
Effectively
C
Effectiveness
D
Effectives
Question 12
Comprehension

dynamic, together _________ the constant pressure

A
At
B
From
C
Into
D
With
Question 13
Comprehension

Teachers ____________ the country require proper training

A
Cross
B
Over
C
Beyond
D
Across
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
Maineveer
B
Maneuver
C
Maneover
D
Manever
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. “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
PRQ
B
RPQ
C
QRP
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. Anile

A
Senile
B
Young
C
Foolish
D
Soft
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. Thwart

A
Stop
B
Hinder
C
Balk
D
Assist
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. Insolent

A
Shy
B
Sorrowful
C
Happy
D
Rude
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. Supercilious

A
Modest
B
Sociable
C
Arrogant
D
Rational
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 purpose of life is not to simply survive, but to discover ______fulfillment.

A
Inner
B
Outer
C
Outmost
D
Top
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. I ______ successful, I just know it.

A
Would be
B
Will be
C
May be
D
Can be
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'. 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
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 Taj Mahal can be (1)/ called jewel (2)/ of the nation. (3)/ No error

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. Death : Birth : : ? : ?

A
Up : Slow 
B
Win : Match
C
Export : Import 
D
Huge : Wide
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 44 : 47 : : 58 : ?

A
61
B
63
C
65
D
59
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. NOS : PQU : : KLP : ?

A
LNS
B
MNO
C
KOR
D
MNR
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Rectangle - Perimeter
B
Circle - Circumference
C
Perimeter - Square
D
Triangle - Perimeter
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
4 - 16
B
9 - 81
C
6 - 36
D
7 - 47
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
BFJN
B
GKOS
C
LPQV
D
MQUY
Question 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
41532
B
32415
C
12345
D
54123
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, ?

A
29
B
30
C
27
D
31
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. NVX, LTV, JRT, ?, FNP

A
GRS
B
GRP
C
IPR
D
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
3
B
2
C
1
D
0
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Son
B
Does
C
Pose
D
Pendulum
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “ TOLDER ” is written as “ WSQGIW ”. How is “ SPIRAL ” written in that code language?

A
NVTQEV
B
ULQEWM
C
VTNUEQ 
D
NOLQVW
Question 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
3
B
31
C
16
D
12
Question 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
10
B
-20
C
90
D
80
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABCABcaBC, ABCAbcABC, ABCabCABC, ABcaBCABC, AbcABCABC, _________.

A
ABCABCabC
B
abCABCABC
C
ABCABcaBC
D
ABCAbcABC
Question 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 East
C
23 km West 
D
1 km West
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 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 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 Hairstylists, circle represents Food stylists, triangle represents Playwrights and square represents Indians. Which set of letters represents Indians who are not Hairstylists?

A
ED
B
HC
C
GD
D
GFI
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. HVJ, NBP, THV, ZNB, ?

A
ESG
B
GUI
C
FTH
D
HVI
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 13, 17, 26, 42, 67, ?

A
103
B
91
C
109
D
111
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
(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, 86
B
41, 58, 40, 88
C
44, 66, 43, 89
D
95, 68, 65, 97
Question 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
1564
B
1404
C
1456
D
1304
Question 50
Arithmetic

Find the number of zeroes in 129!

A
31
B
33
C
35
D
37
Question 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
5
B
10
C
15
D
20
Question 52
Arithmetic

If a 3 + a – 1 = 0 then find the value of \({a^5} + {a^4} + a - 2\) .

A
-3a 3
B
0
C
a 3
D
-2a 3
Question 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 angle
B
Sum of the two angles of a triangle is less than the third angle
C
Sum of the two angles of a triangle is equal to the third angle
D
None of these
Question 54
Arithmetic

Which of the following combination of sides results in the formation of obtuse angled triangle?

A
11, 7, 13
B
5, 6, 8
C
4, 5, 6
D
None of these
Question 55
Arithmetic

In an exam, 87% students passed and 2093 failed. What is the total number of students appearing in the exam?

A
16100
B
14007
C
15200
D
18200
Question 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
22
B
38
C
34
D
30
Question 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
49
B
63
C
84
D
98
Question 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, 36
B
44, 40, 36
C
34, 26, 30
D
30, 26, 34
Question 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
12.5
B
25
C
8.5
D
17
Question 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 ∶ 91
B
100 ∶ 130
C
100 ∶ 126
D
1 ∶ 1
Question 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
85
B
105
C
95
D
115
Question 62
Arithmetic

If \(\sqrt 3 = 1.732\) , then what is the value of \(\left( {\sqrt 3 - \frac{{10}}{{\sqrt 3 }} + \sqrt {27} } \right)\) ?

A
1.154
B
1.577
C
1.464
D
2.358
Question 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
4
B
5
C
6
D
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
10:00
B
11:00
C
11:30
D
12:30
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which country has the least number of soldiers?

A
A
B
D
C
F
D
B
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of the number of soldiers of country B to those of country D?

A
15 ∶ 4
B
8 ∶ 15
C
15 ∶ 8
D
4 ∶ 15
Question 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
12
B
13
C
15
D
17
Question 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
17
B
34
C
15
D
30
Question 70
Arithmetic

Calculate the area (in cm 2 ) of a circle whose diameter is 7 cm.

A
38.5
B
77
C
32.5
D
65
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the surface area (in cm 2 ) of a sphere of diameter 28 cm.

A
3422
B
3852
C
2464
D
3550
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (2 + tan60 o )?

A
3
B
2/√3
C
4/√3
D
2 + √3
Question 73
Arithmetic

ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If sinX = 12/13, then what is the value of cosecZ ?

A
5/12
B
5/13
C
13/5
D
13/12
Question 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 goods
C
Gems and Jewellery
D
Handlooms
Question 76
GK

Himalaya has emerged from which of the geosyncline?

A
Tethys 
B
Shiwalik
C
Indo-brahma
D
Godavari
Question 77
GK

Trans-himalaya rivers are: __________.

A
Sutlej, Indus, Ganga 
B
Brahmaputra, Indus, Sutlej 
C
Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganga 
D
Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Ganga
Question 78
GK

Buddha was born in _________.

A
Vaishali
B
Lumbini
C
Kapilavastu
D
Patliputra
Question 79
GK

The first important ruler to emerge from the Chola Dynasty was __________.

A
Vijayalaya
B
Rajaraja Chola
C
Rajendra Chola
D
Rajadhiraj Chola
Question 80
GK

V.G. Jog is famous for which musical instrument?

A
Sitar 
B
Violin 
C
Tabla
D
Santoor
Question 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
Sunstar
C
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
Tharu
C
Hindi
D
Nepali
Question 84
GK

Isotopes of an element have ________.

A
Same physical properties
B
Different chemical properties
C
Different number of neutrons
D
Different atomic number
Question 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 II
B
Both I and III
C
Both II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 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 II
B
Part III
C
Part IV
D
Part V
Question 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 Freedom
B
Right to Constitutional Remedies
C
Right to Equality
D
Right to Freedom of Religion
Question 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 epithelium
B
Stratified squamous epithelium
C
Ciliated columnar epithelium
D
Cuboidal epithelium
Question 89
GK

Bacteria, blue-green algae or cyanobacteria and mycoplasma are examples of organisms of which kingdom?

A
Plantae
B
Monera
C
Protista
D
Animalia
Question 90
GK

In November 2017, who launched the ‘Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana' for school children?

A
Jayant Sinha
B
Prakash Javadekar
C
Manoj Sinha
D
ArunJaitley
Question 91
GK

Google and NASA have joined hands to identify which two new planets around Kepler 90?

A
Kepler 80i, Kepler 90g
B
Kepler 90g, Kepler 80g
C
Kepler 80g, Kepler 90i
D
Kepler 82i, Kepler 90g
Question 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 crore
B
Rs. 55 lakh crore
C
Rs. 65 lakh crore
D
Rs 75 lakh crore
Question 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 th
B
47 th
C
62 nd
D
81 st
Question 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
1000
B
20
C
500
D
10
Question 95
GK

Anything kept in a fluid experiences an upward force called ___________.

A
Torque
B
Moment
C
Pressure
D
Upthrust
Question 96
GK

By volume, 21% of air is _________.

A
hydrogen
B
oxygen
C
nitrogen
D
carbon dioxide
Question 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 A
B
Only B
C
Both B and C
D
None of these
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Word, _______ provides options to switch between Normal, Web Layout, Print Layout, Outline and Reading Views.

A
Standard tool bar
B
View Buttons
C
Formatting tool bar
D
Tab stop