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
intellijent
B
intelligent
C
inteligent
D
intelijent
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. 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
BAC
B
BCA
C
ACB
D
ABC
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'. My father (were standing) in the balcony, his face clenched in a storm of emotions.

A
was standing
B
was stand
C
was stood
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'. Many countries and States (is debating) a ban on plastic bags or taxing their use.

A
are debating
B
are debated
C
is debated
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. Carry out a task clumsily or incompetently

A
Bungle
B
Adept
C
Apt
D
Adroit
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 moves stealthily about or loiters near a place with a view to committing a crime

A
Scrupulous
B
Prowler
C
Veracious
D
Unfeigned
Question 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
justify
B
justly
C
justice
D
justifies
Question 10
Comprehension

the sun shining ________ the whole earth.

A
for
B
of
C
from
D
form
Question 11
Comprehension

square law __________ the earth in its

A
keep
B
keeping
C
keeps
D
kept
Question 12
Comprehension

The universe is governed ________ law.

A
at
B
to
C
by
D
so
Question 13
Comprehension

a few things are __________ to politicians.

A
right
B
leave
C
with
D
left
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
Promounciation
B
Prononciation
C
Pronunciation
D
Pronuncieation
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 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
QPR
B
RQP
C
PQR
D
RPQ
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. Analogous

A
Similar
B
Parallel
C
Related
D
Disagreeing
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. Delectation

A
Sorrow
B
Delight
C
Elation
D
Rapture
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. Levity

A
Gravity
B
Funniness
C
Beloved
D
Baleful
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. Consternation

A
Dismay
B
Happiness
C
Composure
D
Assurance
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. God has created all human beings and ______ them with certain qualities.

A
disapproved
B
rejected
C
vested
D
uncovered
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. He has not submitted his assignment ______.

A
now
B
yet
C
then
D
until then
Question 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
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 few crowd (1)/ was not surprising (2)/ considering the publicity involved. (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. Circumference : Circle :: ? : ?

A
Perimeter : Volume
B
Square : Area
C
Sphere : Circle
D
Perimeter : Rectangle
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 13 : 23 : : 37 : ?

A
40
B
46
C
47
D
43
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. ACE : KMO : : BDF : ?

A
LNO
B
MPO
C
LNP
D
NPQ
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Vehicle - Car
B
Scooter - Vehicle
C
Truck - Vehicle
D
Bus - Vehicle
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
7 - 49
B
9 - 81
C
11 - 121
D
15 - 215
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
ABDG
B
PQSV
C
JKMQ
D
NOQT
Question 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
43125
B
21345
C
13245
D
32451
Question 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
24
B
26
C
25
D
27
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. AL, EP, IT, MX, ?

A
RC
B
QB
C
QV
D
TV
Question 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
Mathematics
B
Law
C
Hindi
D
English
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Bettor
B
Wrote
C
Rot
D
Abet
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “ TRAVEL ” is written as “ WVFYIQ ”. How is “ TABLET ” written in that code language?

A
EWOGYN
B
NYOGYW
C
YGWPQM
D
WEGOIY
Question 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
ZTE
B
AUF
C
ZUF
D
ATE
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 24, 26, 28, ?, 32, 34

A
29
B
30
C
31
D
36
Question 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
4
B
2
C
47
D
6
Question 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
15
B
12
C
18
D
7
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ZYXYXYXY, XWXYXYXY, XYZYXYXY, XYXWXYXY, XYXYZYXY, __________.

A
XYXYXWXY
B
XYXYXYXY
C
ZYXYXYXY
D
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 South
B
105 miles North
C
25 miles North
D
105 miles South
Question 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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Question 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
DF
B
FJI
C
DB
D
AB
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 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, 89
B
11, 67, 34, 67
C
13, 75, 42, 67
D
32, 65, 30, 87
Question 49
Arithmetic

If \(\frac{{196}}{{0.196}} = \frac{{19.6}}{x}\) then what will be the value of x?

A
1.96
B
10.96
C
0.0196
D
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
2.32
B
1.32
C
0.232
D
0.0232
Question 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
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
Question 52
Arithmetic

If a ⊗ \(b = \left( {a + b} \right)\;\left( {a \times b} \right),\)  then find the value of 6 ⊗ 5.

A
110
B
220
C
330
D
440
Question 53
Arithmetic

Angles of the triangle are in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. Choose the correct triangle for the given ratio.

A
Equilateral
B
Isosceles
C
Right angle
D
Obtuse angled
Question 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
2
B
3
C
4
D
Infinite
Question 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
28
B
32
C
26
D
34
Question 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 : 11
C
27 : 20
D
34 : 23
Question 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 : 5
B
5 : 7
C
1 : 1
D
4 : 7
Question 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
65
B
59
C
69
D
80
Question 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
8500
B
9000
C
8000
D
10000
Question 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
8.33
B
7.69
C
9.09
D
11.33
Question 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
33
B
32
C
34
D
36
Question 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
9
B
10
C
18
D
20
Question 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
10
B
12
C
15
D
18
Question 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
5
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which partner got the second highest share in profits?

A
C
B
A
C
E
D
F
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total Profit (in Rs. lakhs) of the business of the year 2017?

A
400
B
300
C
360
D
350
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing share in profits of partner E is ________ degrees.

A
30
B
60
C
45
D
90
Question 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
3
B
2.5 
C
4
D
2
Question 69
Arithmetic

The length and breadth of a rectangle are 15 cm and 8 cm respectively. Calculate its perimeter (in cm).

A
46
B
92
C
35
D
70
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the area of a semi-circle is 693 cm 2 , then find its radius (in cm).

A
42
B
27
C
21
D
54
Question 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
792
B
728
C
528
D
493
Question 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) /√2
C
-1/√3
D
(√3-4) /2√3
Question 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
1.7
B
2
C
1.5
D
2.5
Question 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 goods
C
Very small market
D
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 institutions
B
Transport
C
Commercial Banking
D
Steel production
Question 76
GK

The deepest lake of the world is _______.

A
Aral Sea
B
Caspian Sea
C
Baikal 
D
Dead Sea 
Question 77
GK

Which of the following is correctly matched?

A
Lonar - Madhya Pradesh 
B
Nikki - Gujarat 
C
Kolleru - Andhra Pradesh
D
Pulicat - Kerala 
Question 78
GK

Where is the tomb of Sher Shah located?

A
Sasaram
B
Delhi
C
Kalinger
D
Sonargaon
Question 79
GK

Which of the following governor generals used to call himself as Bengal Tiger?

A
Lord Clive
B
Warren Hastings
C
Lord Cornwallis
D
Lord Wellesley 
Question 80
GK

Syadvada was the fundamental basis of which religion?

A
Buddhism
B
Jainism
C
Vaishnavism
D
Shaivism
Question 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 countries
B
Sudan
C
Gulf Countries 
D
South East Asian Countries 
Question 82
GK

Who won the title of Miss World 2017?

A
Stephanie Hill 
B
Andrea Meza
C
Manushi Chhillar
D
Stephanie Del Valle
Question 83
GK

What is the national animal of Bangladesh?

A
Royal Bengal Tiger
B
Python
C
Goat
D
Buffalo
Question 84
GK

In the modern periodic table while going from top to bottom in a group ______.

A
the size of an atom increases
B
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
Ammonia
B
Milk
C
Sodium chloride
D
Chalk
Question 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
People
B
Lok Sabha 
C
Rajya Sabha
D
President
Question 87
GK

Which among the following comes under Concurrent List of Indian Constitution? I. Marriage and Divorce II. Electricity III. Labour Welfare

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
All I, II and III
Question 88
GK

Which are the special proteins in muscles that contract and relax to cause movement?

A
Contractile protein
B
Receptor protein
C
Structural protein
D
Enzymatic protein
Question 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
Bryophyta
B
Thallophyta
C
Pteridophyta
D
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 India
Question 91
GK

By using which foam the Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay have made a low-cost piezoresistive vibration sensor?

A
Only Polyurethane
B
Only Polyethylene
C
Both Polyurethane and Polyethylene
D
Neither Poly urethane nor Polyethylene
Question 92
GK

SEBI is evaluating whether ICO (Initial Coin Offerings) can be brought under its purview. ICO is related to ______.

A
Dollars
B
Pounds
C
Rupees
D
Cryptocurrency
Question 93
GK

What was India’s rank in the Educational Attainment pillar as per the Global Gender Gap report 2017?

A
139
B
112
C
141
D
15
Question 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
25
B
37.5
C
50
D
75
Question 95
GK

1 watt is equal to 1 _________.

A
J s -1
B
J s
C
J s -2
D
J s 2
Question 96
GK

Air ________ are the substances which contaminate the air.

A
Reactants
B
Irritants
C
Resistants 
D
Pollutants
Question 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 A
B
Only B
C
Both A and C
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

In HTML, ________ is at the bottom of the page and usually contains disclaimers, copyright information etc.

A
Header area
B
Menu bar
C
Body of the page
D
Footer area