SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
22 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
intellijentB
intelligentC
inteligentD
intelijentQuestion 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. So apart from having A- colleagues would go out for tea at periodic intervals B- the routine coffee served C- from the cafeteria my
A
BACB
BCAC
ACBD
ABCQuestion 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'. My father (were standing) in the balcony, his face clenched in a storm of emotions.
A
was standingB
was standC
was stoodD
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'. Many countries and States (is debating) a ban on plastic bags or taxing their use.
A
are debatingB
are debatedC
is debatedD
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. Carry out a task clumsily or incompetently
A
BungleB
AdeptC
AptD
AdroitQuestion 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 moves stealthily about or loiters near a place with a view to committing a crime
A
ScrupulousB
ProwlerC
VeraciousD
UnfeignedQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A lot on your plate
A
A greedy person will collect more food than he can eat.B
A hungry person will devour if presented with food.C
To have a large number of problems to deal with.D
To be an expert in multi-tasking.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Heave a sigh of relief
A
To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or has ended.B
Be exhausted after a gruelling physical task.C
Get trapped in a tricky situation which you could have escaped easily.D
Feel sad that the good times have ended.Question 9
Comprehension
servant dispense ___________ to the citizen.
A
justifyB
justlyC
justiceD
justifiesQuestion 10
Comprehension
the sun shining ________ the whole earth.
A
forB
ofC
fromD
formQuestion 11
Comprehension
square law __________ the earth in its
A
keepB
keepingC
keepsD
keptQuestion 12
Comprehension
The universe is governed ________ law.
A
atB
toC
byD
soQuestion 13
Comprehension
a few things are __________ to politicians.
A
rightB
leaveC
withD
leftQuestion 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
PromounciationB
PrononciationC
PronunciationD
PronuncieationQuestion 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 replied, “I cannot do so.”
A
He said he could not do so.B
He replied that he could not do so.C
He replied that he cannot did so.D
He replied that he could never do so.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. They selected the red car.
A
The red car is select.B
The red car is chosen by them.C
The red car by them is selected.D
The red car was selected by them.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Most of P: had urban backgrounds Q: Ministers of Japan R: the erstwhile Prime
A
QPRB
RQPC
PQRD
RPQQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Analogous
A
SimilarB
ParallelC
RelatedD
DisagreeingQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Delectation
A
SorrowB
DelightC
ElationD
RaptureQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Levity
A
GravityB
FunninessC
BelovedD
BalefulQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Consternation
A
DismayB
HappinessC
ComposureD
AssuranceQuestion 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. God has created all human beings and ______ them with certain qualities.
A
disapprovedB
rejectedC
vestedD
uncoveredQuestion 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 has not submitted his assignment ______.
A
nowB
yetC
thenD
until thenQuestion 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'. From the perspective of positive psychology, mental (1)/ health may include an individual's ability to create a balance (2)/ between life activities and efforts to achieve psychology resilience. (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 few crowd (1)/ was not surprising (2)/ considering the publicity involved. (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. Circumference : Circle :: ? : ?
A
Perimeter : VolumeB
Square : AreaC
Sphere : CircleD
Perimeter : RectangleQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 13 : 23 : : 37 : ?
A
40B
46C
47D
43Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. ACE : KMO : : BDF : ?
A
LNOB
MPOC
LNPD
NPQQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Vehicle - CarB
Scooter - VehicleC
Truck - VehicleD
Bus - VehicleQuestion 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
7 - 49B
9 - 81C
11 - 121D
15 - 215Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
ABDGB
PQSVC
JKMQD
NOQTQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Peanut 2. Peaceful 3. Personal 4. Photograph 5. Picture
A
43125B
21345C
13245D
32451Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the given series, one number is missing. Select the correct alternative from the given options that will complete the series. 9, 11, 14, 16, 19, 21, ?
A
24B
26C
25D
27Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. AL, EP, IT, MX, ?
A
RCB
QBC
QVD
TVQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Six books are kept one above the other. Hindi is just above Sanskrit. The English is between Mathematics and Science. Law is between Hindi and Mathematics. Which book is at the fourth position from the top?
A
MathematicsB
LawC
HindiD
EnglishQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Abettor
A
BettorB
WroteC
RotD
AbetQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “ TRAVEL ” is written as “ WVFYIQ ”. How is “ TABLET ” written in that code language?
A
EWOGYNB
NYOGYWC
YGWPQMD
WEGOIYQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. RIP, TLT, VOX, XRB, ?
A
ZTEB
AUFC
ZUFD
ATEQuestion 39
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 24, 26, 28, ?, 32, 34
A
29B
30C
31D
36Question 40
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, 8, 16)B
(9, 18, 36)C
(6, 12, 24)D
(5, 10, 25)Question 41
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents '×', '×' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 13 - 14 + 15 × 70 ÷ 14 = ?
A
4B
2C
47D
6Question 42
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 8 ÷ 2 - 50 × 6 + 16 = 50
A
+ and ÷ B
and + C
+ and × D
÷ and ×Question 43
Logical Reasoning
If 60 # 40 = 10, 40 # 20 = 6 and 60 # 90 = 15, then find the value of 40 # 30 = ?
A
15B
12C
18D
7Question 44
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ZYXYXYXY, XWXYXYXY, XYZYXYXY, XYXWXYXY, XYXYZYXY, __________.
A
XYXYXWXYB
XYXYXYXYC
ZYXYXYXYD
XWXYXYXY Question 45
Logical Reasoning
Two aeroplanes start from the same strip. Aeroplane P flies 65 miles North, then turns left, and flies 45 miles and then lands. In the meanwhile aeroplane Q flies 80 miles West, then flies 40 miles South, then turns to its left, flies 35 miles and lands. Where is aeroplane Q with respect to aeroplane P?
A
25 miles SouthB
105 miles NorthC
25 miles NorthD
105 miles SouthQuestion 46
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 bins are baskets Statement II: No buckets are bins Conclusion I: All baskets are buckets Conclusion II: All buckets are baskets
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followsQuestion 47
Logical Reasoning
In the following figure, the rectangle represents Editors, the circle represents Choreographers, the triangle represents Jugglers and square represents Football players. Which set of letters represents Editors who are neither Jugglers nor Football players?
A
DFB
FJIC
DBD
ABQuestion 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 shown in the given two matrices. The columns 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, ‘M’ can be represented by, 31, 43 etc and ‘W’ can be represented by 78, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘BODY’. Matrix - I 0 1 2 3 4 0 J K H M A 1 E H E F A 2 G L H K K 3 D M B A L 4 H G K M E Matrix - II 5 6 7 8 9 5 Z T X S R 6 O O U Z Q 7 T Z S W O 8 O O Y S P 9 Q S W V Q
A
41, 77, 14, 89B
11, 67, 34, 67C
13, 75, 42, 67D
32, 65, 30, 87Question 49
Arithmetic
If \(\frac{{196}}{{0.196}} = \frac{{19.6}}{x}\) then what will be the value of x?
A
1.96B
10.96C
0.0196D
0.196 Question 50
Arithmetic
\(\frac{1}{{33}}\) of \(\frac{1}{{66}}\) of \(\frac{1}{3}\) of \(\frac{1}{{66}}\) of 10000 of a number will be what percentage of that number?
A
2.32B
1.32C
0.232D
0.0232Question 51
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\left( {6{x^2} - 5{y^2}} \right)\left( {6{x^2} + 5{y^2}} \right)\) , if \(x = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}\) and \(y = \frac{1}{{\sqrt 5 }}\) ?
A
2B
3C
4D
5Question 52
Arithmetic
If a ⊗ \(b = \left( {a + b} \right)\;\left( {a \times b} \right),\) then find the value of 6 ⊗ 5.
A
110B
220C
330D
440Question 53
Arithmetic
Angles of the triangle are in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. Choose the correct triangle for the given ratio.
A
EquilateralB
IsoscelesC
Right angleD
Obtuse angledQuestion 54
Arithmetic
If the diameter of the two circles is 6 units and 10 units and a centre distance of 8 units. Calculate the number of common tangents that can be drawn to both the circle.
A
2B
3C
4D
InfiniteQuestion 55
Arithmetic
A mixture of 240 litres of juice and contains 15% water. How much more water (in litres) should be added to this so that the strength of water will become 25% in the new mixture?
A
28B
32C
26D
34Question 56
Arithmetic
The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 126 years. 8 years ago their respective ages were in the ratio of 7 : 4. After 7 years what will be the ratio of ages of father and son?
A
23 : 19 B
17 : 11C
27 : 20D
34 : 23Question 57
Arithmetic
The ratio of spirit and water in the two vessels is 5 : 1 and 3 : 7 respectively. In what ratio the liquid of both the vessels should be mixed such that a new mixture containing half spirit and half water is obtained?
A
3 : 5B
5 : 7C
1 : 1D
4 : 7Question 58
Arithmetic
10 Consecutive numbers are given. If the average of the two numbers given in the middle is 13.5, then what is the sum of the first 6 numbers?
A
65B
59C
69D
80Question 59
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs 4000 becomes Rs 7000 in 6 years at simple interest. If the rate of interest becomes double of itself, then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 6 years?
A
8500B
9000C
8000D
10000Question 60
Arithmetic
If the selling price of 39 articles is equal to the cost price of 42 articles, then what will be the profit percentage?
A
8.33B
7.69C
9.09D
11.33Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of a trouser is twice of the cost price. To earn 36% profit, what should be the value of discount (in percentage)?
A
33B
32C
34D
36Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the simplified value of \(\frac{{\sqrt 5 \; + \;\sqrt 4 }}{{\sqrt 5 - \sqrt 4 }} + \frac{{\sqrt 5 - \sqrt 4 }}{{\sqrt 5 \; + \;\sqrt 4 }}\) ?
A
9B
10C
18D
20Question 63
Arithmetic
P can make a table in 16 days while Q can make it in 20 days. Q started the work and did that work for 5 days. In how many days P can complete the remaining work?
A
10B
12C
15D
18Question 64
Arithmetic
A boat covers a distance of 14 km upstream and 16 km downstream in 9 hours. It covers a distance of 12 km upstream and 40 km downstream in 11 hours. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the boat in still water?
A
5B
2C
3D
4Question 65
Arithmetic
Which partner got the second highest share in profits?
A
CB
AC
ED
FQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total Profit (in Rs. lakhs) of the business of the year 2017?
A
400B
300C
360D
350Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing share in profits of partner E is ________ degrees.
A
30B
60C
45D
90Question 68
Arithmetic
If the business makes Rs. 45 lakh profit which is distributed between the partners how much does C get (in Rs lakhs)?
A
3B
2.5 C
4D
2Question 69
Arithmetic
The length and breadth of a rectangle are 15 cm and 8 cm respectively. Calculate its perimeter (in cm).
A
46B
92C
35D
70Question 70
Arithmetic
If the area of a semi-circle is 693 cm 2 , then find its radius (in cm).
A
42B
27C
21D
54Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cone of diameter 28 cm and slant height 12 cm.
A
792B
728C
528D
493Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 30°, then find the value of (cosP - 1/3).
A
1/6 B
(2√2-1) /√2C
-1/√3D
(√3-4) /2√3Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔABC measure of angle B is 90°. If cot A = 8/15, and AB = 0.8 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side BC?
A
1.7B
2C
1.5D
2.5Question 74
GK
Which of the following is necessary for a natural monopoly?
A
Economies of scale B
A high proportion of the total cost as the cost of capital goodsC
Very small marketD
All options are correct.Question 75
GK
In which of the following areas is the public sector most dominant in India?
A
Organised term lending financial institutionsB
TransportC
Commercial BankingD
Steel productionQuestion 76
GK
The deepest lake of the world is _______.
A
Aral SeaB
Caspian SeaC
Baikal D
Dead Sea Question 77
GK
Which of the following is correctly matched?
A
Lonar - Madhya Pradesh B
Nikki - Gujarat C
Kolleru - Andhra PradeshD
Pulicat - Kerala Question 78
GK
Where is the tomb of Sher Shah located?
A
SasaramB
DelhiC
KalingerD
SonargaonQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following governor generals used to call himself as Bengal Tiger?
A
Lord CliveB
Warren HastingsC
Lord CornwallisD
Lord Wellesley Question 80
GK
Syadvada was the fundamental basis of which religion?
A
BuddhismB
JainismC
VaishnavismD
ShaivismQuestion 81
GK
According to the latest report by UN Women and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), released in November 2017, which region has been ranked as the world's most violent region for women?
A
Latin America and the Caribbean countriesB
SudanC
Gulf Countries D
South East Asian Countries Question 82
GK
Who won the title of Miss World 2017?
A
Stephanie Hill B
Andrea MezaC
Manushi ChhillarD
Stephanie Del ValleQuestion 83
GK
What is the national animal of Bangladesh?
A
Royal Bengal TigerB
PythonC
GoatD
BuffaloQuestion 84
GK
In the modern periodic table while going from top to bottom in a group ______.
A
the size of an atom increasesB
the size of an atom decreases C
ionisation energy of an atom increases D
size and ionisation energy of an atom increases Question 85
GK
Which of the following is NOT a compound?
A
AmmoniaB
MilkC
Sodium chlorideD
ChalkQuestion 86
GK
According to Article 75 of Indian Constitution, the ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament in general and to the _____ in particular.
A
PeopleB
Lok Sabha C
Rajya SabhaD
PresidentQuestion 87
GK
Which among the following comes under Concurrent List of Indian Constitution? I. Marriage and Divorce II. Electricity III. Labour Welfare
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Both I and IID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 88
GK
Which are the special proteins in muscles that contract and relax to cause movement?
A
Contractile proteinB
Receptor proteinC
Structural proteinD
Enzymatic proteinQuestion 89
GK
Plants having a body that is differentiated into roots, stems and leaves and have a specialized tissue for the conduction of water and other substances, fall in which group?
A
BryophytaB
ThallophytaC
PteridophytaD
All options are correct.Question 90
GK
In January 2018, ‘Electoral Bonds’ Scheme was launched. Under this scheme, the electoral bonds will be available at specified branches of ______.
A
Bank of Baroda B
State Bank of India C
Punjab National Bank D
Bank of IndiaQuestion 91
GK
By using which foam the Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay have made a low-cost piezoresistive vibration sensor?
A
Only PolyurethaneB
Only PolyethyleneC
Both Polyurethane and PolyethyleneD
Neither Poly urethane nor PolyethyleneQuestion 92
GK
SEBI is evaluating whether ICO (Initial Coin Offerings) can be brought under its purview. ICO is related to ______.
A
DollarsB
PoundsC
RupeesD
CryptocurrencyQuestion 93
GK
What was India’s rank in the Educational Attainment pillar as per the Global Gender Gap report 2017?
A
139B
112C
141D
15Question 94
GK
A body is initially moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. It undergoes an acceleration of 2 m/s 2 for 5 seconds. Find the displacement (in m) of this body in these 5 seconds.
A
25B
37.5C
50D
75Question 95
GK
1 watt is equal to 1 _________.
A
J s -1B
J sC
J s -2D
J s 2Question 96
GK
Air ________ are the substances which contaminate the air.
A
ReactantsB
IrritantsC
Resistants D
PollutantsQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Rafael Nadal won the Tennis 2017 French Open Men's Singles. B) In 2017, Valentino Rossi raced in MotoGP for Ducati. C) In 2017, Marc Márquez raced in MotoGP for Honda.
A
Only AB
Only BC
Both A and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In HTML, ________ is at the bottom of the page and usually contains disclaimers, copyright information etc.
A
Header areaB
Menu barC
Body of the pageD
Footer area