SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
22 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
ConstituetB
IliterrateC
ConctituetD
ConstituteQuestion 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. The smoke rises and A- chokes my apartment B- gets trapped in the C- tree-tops and
A
BACB
ACBC
BCAD
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'. You (will being surprised) to learn that some leading philosophers have supported immoral views.
A
will be surprisedB
will be surpriseC
will be surprisingD
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'. I (had been) a unique case of slow learning.
A
has beenB
am beenC
had beingD
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. A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
A
EpitomeB
AbaseC
LibertineD
ProfligateQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Relating to or involved in crime
A
ChasteB
ImpeccantC
LicitD
FeloniousQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Under the weather
A
Become a bit unpredictable like the weather.B
Slightly unwell or in low spirits.C
Feel optimistic simply because the weather is good.D
Feel depressed because you expect bad weather.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 to terms with something
A
To become friends with your opponents.B
Accept that you are a loser even though you have potential.C
Become unnecessarily depressed.D
To gradually accept a sad situation.Question 9
Comprehension
we see does not ____________ our lives.
A
reflectsB
reflectiveC
reflectionD
reflectQuestion 10
Comprehension
such a disparity _________ to the same effect
A
leadsB
ledC
leadingD
leadedQuestion 11
Comprehension
unsaid that often __________ pieces of ‘news’
A
thisB
thatC
theD
theseQuestion 12
Comprehension
that is wrong _________ the world.
A
atB
toC
withD
intoQuestion 13
Comprehension
and the world, ________ to the worst
A
norB
orC
andD
butQuestion 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
MaintenanceB
MaintainenceC
MaintananceD
MainteinanceQuestion 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. The Queen was deeply affected, and said to the old woman, “What can I do for you?”
A
The Queen asked the old woman if she could do something for her.B
The Queen was deeply affected and asked the old woman what she could do for her.C
The Queen was deeply affected so she asked the old woman what her majesty could do for her.D
The Queen asked the old woman if she could help her as she was deeply affected.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. She handed him a bag.
A
A bag was hand to him.B
A bag is handed by her.C
A bag handed to him by her. D
A bag was handed to him by her. Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. The orbital motion P: of the earth Q: uncertain rates R: can have
A
QPRB
QRPC
RQPD
PRQQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word. Cozen
A
CheatB
CatchC
BurnD
HonestQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Secede
A
QuitB
ResignC
WithdrawD
UniteQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Jubilant
A
HappyB
AggressiveC
AncientD
DefeatQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Reprove
A
PraiseB
LaudC
ScoldD
CommendQuestion 22
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. We can never compare the importance ______ money with the importance of love.
A
forB
withC
ofD
aboutQuestion 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. Sapna ______ with all of the chocolates.
A
have ranB
has been runningC
has run offD
was run offQuestion 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'. Experts have predict that (A)/ within ten years ethanol will emerge (B)/ as the primary automatic fuel in the world. (C)/ No error (D)
A
AB
BC
CD
DQuestion 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'. She has a (1)/ kind eyes (2)/ with a beautiful face. (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. River : Krishna : : ? : ?
A
Planet : SunB
Mountain : K2C
Moon : SatelliteD
Earth : GrassQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. APX : BQY : : ? : ?
A
JRA : KTBB
JLM : KMPC
CSN : DTOD
AXP : BZRQuestion 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Badminton net - BadmintonB
Gloves - BoxingC
Chessboard - ChessD
Cricket Ball - CricketQuestion 29
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
13 - 14B
15 - 16C
24 - 25D
19 - 21Question 30
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
GMSB
KQWC
JPVD
NTYQuestion 31
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Throttle 2. Tight 3. Time 4. Tier 5. Thrust
A
12435B
54123C
15423D
25413Question 32
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 964, ?, 241, 120.5, 60.25
A
482B
384C
396D
424Question 33
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. D, I, N, S, ?
A
ZB
VC
WD
XQuestion 34
Logical Reasoning
Ganga leaves from her college at 10:00 a.m. She starts walking towards north and covers a distance of 14 km. She turns right and walks 20 km to reach point K. She turns left and walk 16 km. She again turns left and walks 10 km. How far (in km) and in which direction is she now from point K?
A
3√33, North-WestB
2√89, North-WestC
3√33, North-EastD
2√89, North-EastQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Countermand
A
DamB
TermC
RoutD
MainQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “NOTES” is written as “141520519” and “MAKAR” is written as “13111118”. How is “LOFTS” written in that code language?
A
206191316B
121562019C
12150219D
1515121119Question 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'x' represents '+', '÷' represents 'x', '-' represents '÷' and '+' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 18 x 12 ÷ 5 - 10 + 10 = ?
A
14B
6C
39D
2Question 38
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 10 + 14 x 20 - 7 ÷ 10 = 40
A
+ and xB
+ and ÷C
÷ and - D
and +Question 39
Logical Reasoning
If 12@18 = -3, 18@6 = 6 and 16@8 = 4, then find the value of 6@10 = ?
A
-10B
8C
4D
-2Question 40
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given series? XYXYXYZZ, XYXYXZZY, XYXYZZXY, XYXZZYXY, XYZZXYXY, _________.
A
XZZYXYXYB
ZZXYXYXYC
XYXYXYZZD
XYXYXZZYQuestion 41
Logical Reasoning
Two lady cyclists A and B start from the same point. A cycles 3.5 km West, then turns to her right and cycles 7 km. B cycles 1 km East, then turns North and cycles 7 km, then turns to her left and cycles 2 km. Where is B with respect to A now?
A
5.5 km, EastB
2.5 km, WestC
2.5 km, EastD
5.5 km, WestQuestion 42
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 napkins are towels Statement II: All rags are napkins Conclusion I: Some towels are rags Conclusion II: All rags are towels
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followsQuestion 43
Logical Reasoning
In the following figure, rectangle represents Pharmacists, circle represents Lyricists, triangle represents Cooks and square represents Fathers. Which set of letters represents Pharmacists who are either Fathers or Cooks?
A
EFGB
EC
IEFD
CEFQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. DEW, ZAS, VWO, RSK, ?
A
MPHB
NOGC
LMED
PQIQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 1, 3, 5, 7, ?
A
9B
13C
10D
12Question 46
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
(31, 34, 37)B
(43, 45, 48)C
(39, 42, 45)D
(7, 10, 13)Question 47
Logical Reasoning
Which type of institution is the Finance Commission?
A
Statutory institutionB
Constitutional institutionC
Non-constitutional institutionD
Non Statutory institutionQuestion 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 ‘A’ can be represented by 31, 43 etc and ‘U’ can be represented by 85, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘SINE’ Matrix-I Matrix-II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A I L L K 5 S O T R Z 1 I F B A F 6 R S Q N Q 2 M F H E D 7 P S U V Y 3 B A L G F 8 U Z X O N 4 D G C A K 9 Q U Y W P
A
21, 99, 31, 85B
12, 87, 11, 78C
31, 65, 14, 76D
76, 10, 68, 23Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the square root of 1471369.
A
1213B
1223C
1203D
1233Question 50
Arithmetic
Calculate the total numbers of prime factors in the expression (9) 11 × (5) 7 × (7) 5 × (3) 2 × (17) 2
A
35B
36C
37D
38Question 51
Arithmetic
Find the y-intercept of the line joining two points (1, 3) and (3, 5).
A
-2B
0C
2D
4Question 52
Arithmetic
The two equations are 4x + 4ky - 6 = 0 and x + 6y - 12 = 0. Find the value of k for the pair of two linear equations represents the parallel lines.
A
2B
6C
8D
10Question 53
Arithmetic
Two circles have radii 6 cm and 3 cm and are centered at the point P and Q, respectively. A transverse common tangent AC to both circles cuts the line joining P and Q at a point B such that AB = 8 cm. Find the length (in cm) of PQ.
A
5B
10C
15D
20Question 54
Arithmetic
The circle of radius 4 cm and centre O has a tangent PR. If ∠POR = 90° and OR = 7 cm and OP = 24 cm. Calculate the length (in cm) of PR.
A
20B
24C
25D
35Question 55
Arithmetic
In an election between two candidates, the winning candidate got 70% of the valid votes and won by a majority of 9000 votes. If out of total votes polled 90% votes are valid, then what is the total number of votes polled?
A
30000B
25000C
22500D
27000Question 56
Arithmetic
If (3/2)X = (5/7)Y = (6/5)Z, then what is X : Y : Z
A
105 : 50 : 84B
24 : 25 : 32C
15 : 21 : 25D
20 : 42 : 25Question 57
Arithmetic
7 litres mixture of milk and water contains 30% water. 3.5 litres of milk is added to this mixture. What is the percentage of water in the new mixture?
A
10B
15C
20D
25Question 58
Arithmetic
If the average of 31, x, 42, 39, 56, 78, 83 and 91 is 58.5, then what is the value of x?
A
26B
35C
58D
48Question 59
Arithmetic
The difference between simple interest on a certain sum at the rate of 6% per annum for 5 years and 6 years is 25.8. What is the sum (in Rs)?
A
480B
430C
258D
516Question 60
Arithmetic
The ratio of the cost price and selling price of a shirt is 32 : 37. What is the profit percentage?
A
15.63B
13.51C
17.21D
14.44Question 61
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper offers the following 3 schemes. Which scheme has the lowest discount percentage (all articles have same marked price)? I. Two successive discounts of 10% and 10% II. Buy 7 get 8 III. Buy 9 get 1 free
A
Only IIB
Only IIIC
Only II and IIID
All are equal.Question 62
Arithmetic
If \(x = \frac{{\sqrt 2 + 1}}{{\sqrt 2 - 1}}\;\) and \(y = \frac{{\sqrt 2 - 1}}{{\sqrt 2 + 1}}\) , then what is the value of x + y?
A
6B
√2C
3D
3√2Question 63
Arithmetic
X can complete 5/7 part of a work in 10 days and Y can complete 3/4 part of the same work in 9 days. In how many days will both complete 13/21 part of the total work
A
6B
4C
3D
12Question 64
Arithmetic
A train starts from a place A at 8 : 00 a.m. and arrives at another place B at 1 : 30 p.m. on the same day. If the speed of the train is 30 km/hr, then what will be the distance (in km) covered by the train?
A
165B
175C
150D
135Question 65
Arithmetic
The least number of employees are from which state?
A
FB
GC
AD
EQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total number of employees of the company?
A
1020B
960C
1080D
920Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing state B is ________ degrees.
A
80B
60C
75D
50Question 68
Arithmetic
If the average monthly salary of the employees of C company is Rs 25,000 then what is the total of the salaries (in Rs lakhs) paid to all the employees of this company?
A
27B
45C
36D
360Question 69
Arithmetic
The side of an equilateral triangle is 10 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
25√3B
36√3C
25√2D
36√2Question 70
Arithmetic
If the measure of the interior angle of a regular polygon is 108° then how many sides does it have?
A
6B
8C
9D
5Question 71
Arithmetic
The curved surface area and the diameter of a right circular cylinder are 660 cm 2 and 21 cm respectively. Find its height (in cm).
A
9B
10C
12D
8Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (1/√3 + cos60°) ?
A
(2 + 2√3)/√3B
(2 + √3)/2√3C
7/3D
(√2 + 1)/√2Question 73
Arithmetic
∆ABC is right angled at B. If cosA = 8/17, then what is the value of cotC ?
A
15/8B
15/17C
8/17D
17/15Question 74
GK
An increase in money supply will cause interest rates to _______.
A
Rise.B
FallC
Remain unchanged.D
No option is correct.Question 75
GK
For which one of the following items Tiruppur is well known as a huge exporter to many parts of the world?
A
Gems and JewelleryB
Leather GoodsC
Knitted garmentsD
HandicraftsQuestion 76
GK
What is measured with the Nephometer?
A
Volume of rainfallB
Cloud volume and speedC
Salinity of SeaD
All options are correct.Question 77
GK
The 'Loktak Lake' is located in which of the following states of India?
A
MeghalayaB
ManipurC
MizoramD
TripuraQuestion 78
GK
During whose reign did Timur invaded India?
A
Allauddin KhiljiB
Bahlol LodiC
Firoz TughlaqD
Nasiruddin Mahmud ShahQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following movements was headed by Sitaram Raju?
A
Kuka MovementB
Rampa MovementC
Pabna AgitationD
Bardoli SatyagrahaQuestion 80
GK
In which city is India's oldest European church?
A
KochiB
GoaC
ChennaiD
KolkataQuestion 81
GK
Which country has started the world's first carbon capture plant in October 2017?
A
ChinaB
ItalyC
JapanD
IcelandQuestion 82
GK
Which of the following is the recipient of V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) in 2018?
A
DharmendraB
Mahesh BhattC
Shyam BenegalD
GulzarQuestion 83
GK
The national temple of Bangladesh is __________.
A
Jagannath Temple, PabnaB
Boro Kali Bari Temple, MymensinghC
Dhakeshwari Temple, DhakaD
Sugandha Shaktipeeth, BarisalQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following group is NOT Dobereiner triads?
A
Li, Na, KB
N, P, AuC
Cl, Br, ID
Ca, Sr, BaQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following is a metal?
A
SulphurB
NitrogenC
OxygenD
No option is correct.Question 86
GK
Which Schedule of Indian Constitution has provisions relating to disqualification of Member of Parliament on the ground of defection?
A
Seventh ScheduleB
Eighth ScheduleC
Ninth ScheduleD
Tenth ScheduleQuestion 87
GK
Election of the President of India and its manner can be amended by ________.
A
Simple Majority of ParliamentB
Special Majority of ParliamentC
Special Majority of Parliament and consent of StatesD
No option is correct.Question 88
GK
Yeast and mushrooms are the organisms of which kingdom?
A
FungiB
MoneraC
PlantaeD
ProtistaQuestion 89
GK
In October 2017, which two ministries jointly launched ‘SAATHI’ (Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption of efficient Textile technologies to help small Industries) initiative?
A
Commerce and Textile MinistriesB
Power and Textile ministriesC
Finance and Textile ministriesD
No option is correct.Question 90
GK
What is the name of the event caused by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid around 15 December of every year?
A
Geminid Meteor displayB
Perseid Meteor displayC
Draconid Meteor displayD
Lyrid Meteor displayQuestion 91
GK
On January 3, 2018, RBI initiated ‘PCA’ against the Allahabad Bank. How many public sector banks have been covered under ‘PCA’?
A
18B
17C
11D
15Question 92
GK
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the expansion of "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" yojana for a pan India coverage from 2017- 2018 to ________.
A
2018-2019B
2019-2020C
2020-2021D
2021-2022Question 93
GK
On January 16, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled the attacks and interference on adults opting for inter-caste marriage as ‘absolutely illegal’ in the petition filed by which NGO in 2010?
A
PRATHAMB
Shakti VahiniC
GoonjD
SammaanQuestion 94
GK
Due to an acceleration of 1 m/s2 the velocity of a body increases from 5 m/s to 10 m/s in a certain period. Find the displacement (in m) of the body in that period.
A
125B
37.5C
62.5D
75Question 95
GK
As an object falls freely its________ .
A
Kinetic energy gets converted into potential energyB
Potential energy gets converted into kinetic energyC
Momentum gets converted into gravitational forceD
Gravitational force gets converted into momentumQuestion 96
GK
Methane contributes towards global warming so it is called a _________ gas.
A
poisonousB
carcinogenicC
infectiousD
greenhouseQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct ? A) In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Sandeep Narwal played for Bengaluru Bulls. B) In 2017, Dani Pedrosa raced in MotoGP for Honda. C) In 2017, Glenn Maxwell captained the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.
A
Only BB
Both A and BC
Both A and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Excel , Ctrl+ down arrow key leads to ___________ cell movement on spreadsheet.
A
End of columnB
End of rowC
One cell LeftD
One cell right