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
Constituet
B
Iliterrate
C
Conctituet
D
Constitute
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. The smoke rises and A- chokes my apartment B- gets trapped in the  C- tree-tops and

A
BAC
B
ACB
C
BCA
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'. You (will being surprised) to learn that some leading philosophers have supported immoral views.

A
will be surprised
B
will be surprise
C
will be surprising
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'. I (had been) a unique case of slow learning.

A
has been
B
am been
C
had being
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. A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

A
Epitome
B
Abase
C
Libertine
D
Profligate
Question 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
Chaste
B
Impeccant
C
Licit
D
Felonious
Question 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
reflects
B
reflective
C
reflection
D
reflect
Question 10
Comprehension

such a disparity _________ to the same effect

A
leads
B
led
C
leading
D
leaded
Question 11
Comprehension

unsaid that often __________ pieces of ‘news’

A
this
B
that
C
the
D
these
Question 12
Comprehension

that is wrong _________ the world.

A
at
B
to
C
with
D
into
Question 13
Comprehension

and the world, ________ to the worst

A
nor
B
or
C
and
D
but
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
Maintenance
B
Maintainence
C
Maintanance
D
Mainteinance
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. 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
QPR
B
QRP
C
RQP
D
PRQ
Question 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
Cheat
B
Catch
C
Burn
D
Honest
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. Secede

A
Quit
B
Resign
C
Withdraw
D
Unite
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. Jubilant

A
Happy
B
Aggressive
C
Ancient
D
Defeat
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. Reprove

A
Praise
B
Laud
C
Scold
D
Commend
Question 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
for
B
with
C
of
D
about
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. Sapna ______ with all of the chocolates.

A
have ran
B
has been running
C
has run off
D
was run off
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'. 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
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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'. She has a (1)/ kind eyes (2)/ with a beautiful face. (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. River : Krishna : : ? : ?

A
Planet : Sun
B
Mountain : K2
C
Moon : Satellite
D
Earth : Grass
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. APX : BQY : : ? : ?

A
JRA : KTB
B
JLM : KMP
C
CSN : DTO
D
AXP : BZR
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Badminton net - Badminton
B
Gloves - Boxing
C
Chessboard - Chess
D
Cricket Ball - Cricket
Question 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 - 14
B
15 - 16
C
24 - 25
D
19 - 21
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

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

A
GMS
B
KQW
C
JPV
D
NTY
Question 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
12435
B
54123
C
15423
D
25413
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 964, ?, 241, 120.5, 60.25

A
482
B
384
C
396
D
424
Question 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
Z
B
V
C
W
D
X
Question 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-West
B
2√89, North-West
C
3√33, North-East
D
2√89, North-East
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Dam
B
Term
C
Rout
D
Main
Question 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
206191316
B
121562019
C
12150219
D
1515121119
Question 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
14
B
6
C
39
D
2
Question 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 x
B
+ 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
-10
B
8
C
4
D
-2
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given series? XYXYXYZZ, XYXYXZZY, XYXYZZXY, XYXZZYXY, XYZZXYXY, _________.

A
XZZYXYXY
B
ZZXYXYXY
C
XYXYXYZZ
D
XYXYXZZY
Question 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, East
B
2.5 km, West
C
2.5 km, East
D
5.5 km, West
Question 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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Question 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
EFG
B
E
C
IEF
D
CEF
Question 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
MPH
B
NOG
C
LME
D
PQI
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 1, 3, 5, 7, ?

A
9
B
13
C
10
D
12
Question 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 institution
B
Constitutional institution
C
Non-constitutional institution
D
Non Statutory institution
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 ‘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, 85
B
12, 87, 11, 78
C
31, 65, 14, 76
D
76, 10, 68, 23
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the square root of 1471369.

A
1213
B
1223
C
1203
D
1233
Question 50
Arithmetic

Calculate the total numbers of prime factors in the expression (9) 11 × (5) 7 × (7) 5 × (3) 2 × (17) 2

A
35
B
36
C
37
D
38
Question 51
Arithmetic

Find the y-intercept of the line joining two points (1, 3) and (3, 5).

A
-2
B
0
C
2
D
4
Question 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
2
B
6
C
8
D
10
Question 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
5
B
10
C
15
D
20
Question 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
20
B
24
C
25
D
35
Question 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
30000
B
25000
C
22500
D
27000
Question 56
Arithmetic

If (3/2)X = (5/7)Y = (6/5)Z, then what is X : Y : Z

A
105 : 50 : 84
B
24 : 25 : 32
C
15 : 21 : 25
D
20 : 42 : 25
Question 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
10
B
15
C
20
D
25
Question 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
26
B
35
C
58
D
48
Question 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
480
B
430
C
258
D
516
Question 60
Arithmetic

The ratio of the cost price and selling price of a shirt is 32 : 37. What is the profit percentage?

A
15.63
B
13.51
C
17.21
D
14.44
Question 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 II
B
Only III
C
Only II and III
D
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
6
B
√2
C
3
D
3√2
Question 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
6
B
4
C
3
D
12
Question 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
165
B
175
C
150
D
135
Question 65
Arithmetic

The least number of employees are from which state?

A
F
B
G
C
A
D
E
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total number of employees of the company?

A
1020
B
960
C
1080
D
920
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing state B is ________ degrees.

A
80
B
60
C
75
D
50
Question 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
27
B
45
C
36
D
360
Question 69
Arithmetic

The side of an equilateral triangle is 10 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).

A
25√3
B
36√3
C
25√2
D
36√2
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the measure of the interior angle of a regular polygon is 108° then how many sides does it have?

A
6
B
8
C
9
D
5
Question 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
9
B
10
C
12
D
8
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (1/√3 + cos60°) ?

A
(2 + 2√3)/√3
B
(2 + √3)/2√3
C
7/3
D
(√2 + 1)/√2
Question 73
Arithmetic

∆ABC is right angled at B. If cosA = 8/17, then what is the value of cotC ?

A
15/8
B
15/17
C
8/17
D
17/15
Question 74
GK

An increase in money supply will cause interest rates to _______.

A
Rise.
B
Fall
C
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 Jewellery
B
Leather Goods
C
Knitted garments
D
Handicrafts
Question 76
GK

What is measured with the Nephometer?

A
Volume of rainfall
B
Cloud volume and speed
C
Salinity of Sea
D
All options are correct.
Question 77
GK

The 'Loktak Lake' is located in which of the following states of India?

A
Meghalaya
B
Manipur
C
Mizoram
D
Tripura
Question 78
GK

During whose reign did Timur invaded India?

A
Allauddin Khilji
B
Bahlol Lodi
C
Firoz Tughlaq
D
Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah
Question 79
GK

Which of the following movements was headed by Sitaram Raju?

A
Kuka Movement
B
Rampa Movement
C
Pabna Agitation
D
Bardoli Satyagraha
Question 80
GK

In which city is India's oldest European church?

A
Kochi
B
Goa
C
Chennai
D
Kolkata
Question 81
GK

Which country has started the world's first carbon capture plant in October 2017?

A
China
B
Italy
C
Japan
D
Iceland
Question 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
Dharmendra
B
Mahesh Bhatt
C
Shyam Benegal
D
Gulzar
Question 83
GK

The national temple of Bangladesh is __________.

A
Jagannath Temple, Pabna
B
Boro Kali Bari Temple, Mymensingh
C
Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka
D
Sugandha Shaktipeeth, Barisal
Question 84
GK

Which of the following group is NOT Dobereiner triads?

A
Li, Na, K
B
N, P, Au
C
Cl, Br, I
D
Ca, Sr, Ba
Question 85
GK

Which of the following is a metal?

A
Sulphur
B
Nitrogen
C
Oxygen
D
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 Schedule
B
Eighth Schedule
C
Ninth Schedule
D
Tenth Schedule
Question 87
GK

Election of the President of India and its manner can be amended by ________.

A
Simple Majority of Parliament
B
Special Majority of Parliament
C
Special Majority of Parliament and consent of States
D
No option is correct.
Question 88
GK

Yeast and mushrooms are the organisms of which kingdom?

A
Fungi
B
Monera
C
Plantae
D
Protista
Question 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 Ministries
B
Power and Textile ministries
C
Finance and Textile ministries
D
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 display
B
Perseid Meteor display
C
Draconid Meteor display
D
Lyrid Meteor display
Question 91
GK

On January 3, 2018, RBI initiated ‘PCA’ against the Allahabad Bank. How many public sector banks have been covered under ‘PCA’?

A
18
B
17
C
11
D
15
Question 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
2018-2019
B
2019-2020
C
2020-2021
D
2021-2022
Question 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
PRATHAM
B
Shakti Vahini
C
Goonj
D
Sammaan
Question 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
125
B
37.5
C
62.5
D
75
Question 95
GK

As an object falls freely its________ .

A
Kinetic energy gets converted into potential energy
B
Potential energy gets converted into kinetic energy
C
Momentum gets converted into gravitational force
D
Gravitational force gets converted into momentum
Question 96
GK

Methane contributes towards global warming so it is called a _________ gas.

A
poisonous
B
carcinogenic
C
infectious
D
greenhouse
Question 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 B
B
Both A and B
C
Both A and C
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Excel , Ctrl+ down arrow key leads to ___________ cell movement on spreadsheet.

A
End of column
B
End of row
C
One cell Left
D
One cell right