SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
23 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
FloundarB
FlounderC
FlaunderD
FlaundarQuestion 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. I say a small A- prayer whenever I ring B- next assignment C- the doorbell to my
A
ABCB
CBAC
CABD
ACBQuestion 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'. We kept aside our clothes, (clean) our hiking boots and made sure we had our thick woollen socks.
A
CleanedB
CleansC
To cleanD
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'. The diesel engines replaced the steam engines and the old first class coaches (is replaced) by coupes in a corridor.
A
Was replacedB
Were replacedC
Were replaceD
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 characteristic of one thing that is suggestive of another
A
AntitheticB
DisparateC
ConjectureD
ReminiscenceQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way
A
AffableB
ChurlishC
CordialD
Genteel -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 sight for sore eyes
A
An ugly sight unpleasant to the eyes.B
When one becomes tired of watching too much TV or reading.C
A person or thing that one is extremely pleased or relieved to see.D
A beautiful sight that you can visualise even with closed eyes.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Be out of order
A
Some goods which are out of stock.B
Do something against the court's ruling.C
A device not working properly or at all.D
Things kept in an organized manner.Question 9
Comprehension
draconian state _________ order to end corruption.
A
IntoB
SoC
InD
ForQuestion 10
Comprehension
society must be __________ and based on
A
NatureB
NaturalC
NaturallyD
NaturismQuestion 11
Comprehension
A ___________ definition of a sustainable lifestyle
A
ClearlyB
ClarityC
ClarificationD
ClearQuestion 12
Comprehension
Only _________ will the competitive urge
A
ThanB
ThusC
SoD
ThenQuestion 13
Comprehension
moral and deeply _____________. If true wealth
A
SatisfyB
SatisfactionC
To satisfyD
SatisfyingQuestion 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
PossetionB
PossessionC
PoessessionD
PosesionQuestion 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. Ram said, “I met her yesterday.”
A
Ram said that he met her yesterday.B
Ram said he meet her the day before.C
Ram said that he had met her the day before.D
Ram met her the day before.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 opened the lock.
A
The lock opened by her.B
The lock was opened by her.C
The lock is open by her.D
The lock is to open by her.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. All animals have P: have memory Q : animals do not R : sensation but some
A
QRPB
PRQC
RQPD
PQRQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Drawn
A
TenseB
ThinC
RelaxedD
DrainedQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Benison
A
AmenB
ApprovalC
BlessingD
ExecrationQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Contrite
A
DeterminedB
SpecificC
DeviseD
RegretfulQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Banal
A
OriginalB
CommonplaceC
DistinctiveD
SharpQuestion 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. A youth is ______ who is not a child anymore and is yet to enter adulthood.
A
SomeoneB
No oneC
AnyoneD
EveryQuestion 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. ______ is not well with her.
A
ThisB
AlwaysC
ItD
AllQuestion 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'. In 2003, Delhi won the first 'Clean Cities International (1)/ Partner of the Year' award at its "bold efforts to curb (2)/ air pollution and support alternative fuel initiatives". (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 'NoError'. My first (1)/ task has (2)/ to go for shopping. (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. Army : Soldier : : ? : ?
A
Troupe : ArtistB
Principal : SchoolC
Tyre : CarD
Minister : CouncilQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 354 : 351 : : 478 : ?
A
481B
447C
475D
477Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. PTY : DHM : : SQZ : ?
A
IEOB
GENC
GFND
IFPQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Table Tennis - IndoorB
Cricket - OutdoorC
Football - OutdoorD
Indoor - ChessQuestion 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
33 - 40B
31 - 38C
21 - 28D
23 - 28Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
IQYB
CKTC
EMUD
HPXQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Infect 2. Inferior 3. Indulge 4. Induce 5. Indirect
A
52143B
12453C
54312D
14532Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 23, 28, 34, 41, 49, ?
A
57B
59C
56D
58Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. AFMG, CHOI, EJQK, GLSM, ?
A
HMVPB
IOUHC
MOUPD
INUOQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Rahul is taller than Richa but not shorter than Mita. Mita and Mukesh are of the same height. Rahul is shorter than Raju. Mukesh is shorter than Rahul. Amongst the students, who is the second tallest?
A
MitaB
RahulC
MukeshD
Cannot be determinedQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Benevolent
A
BeenB
NevinC
LentD
BenQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “FLUTE” is written as “UOFGV”. How is “LAMPS” written in that code language?
A
ONKPTB
OZNPSC
OSNPZD
OZNKHQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘÷’ represents ‘+’, ‘-’ represents ‘×’, ‘+’ represents ‘÷’ and ‘×’ represents ‘-’. Find out the answer to the following question. 6 × 20 ÷ 5 - 20 + 4 = ?
A
11B
37C
14D
35Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 16 - 2 ÷ 40 + 4 × 18 = 40
A
÷ and -B
+ and ×C
+ and ÷D
and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 1!9 = 20, 9!5 = 28 and 5!5 = 20, then find the value of 7!3 = ?
A
20B
15C
22D
24Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQPQPRRQ, PQPQRRPQ, PQPRRQPQ, PQRRPQPQ, PRRQPQPQ, __________.
A
PQPQPQRRB
RRPQPQPQC
PQPQPRRQD
PQPQRRPQQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A cross-country race route starts and goes 2 km East, then there is a turn towards North where the route goes on for 10 km, then there is a turn towards East where the route goes on for 7 km, then there is a right turn from where the route goes on 10 km to reach the end. What is the position of the end with respect to that start?
A
5 km EastB
9 km WestC
5 km WestD
9 km EastQuestion 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 chains are ropes Statement II: Some links are chains Conclusion I: Some ropes are links Conclusion II: All links are ropes
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followsQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
In the following figure, rectangle represents Paramedics, circle represents Athletes, triangle represents Poets and square represents Gymnasts. Which set of letters represents Gymnasts who are both Athletes as well as Poets?
A
GB
GHC
IGD
IGHQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. HAT, MFY, RKD, WPI, ?
A
YRKB
AWOC
AVMD
BUNQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 669, 660, 651, 642, 633, ?
A
622B
620C
624D
618Question 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
(49, 45, 39)B
(73, 68, 63)C
(94, 89, 84)D
(66, 61, 56)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 30, 43 etc and ‘S’ can be represented by 86, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘VOLT’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 A F B I M 1 F C J C B 2 B G F F F 3 C L E J B 4 K A M C E Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 V U X Q X 6 T V V Q X 7 W Y T X W 8 Z S N Z T 9 N O S N X
A
67, 96, 31, 65B
20, 89, 14, 59C
43, 58, 31, 65D
30, 57, 30, 68Question 49
Arithmetic
Population of Patna city is 96,000, the decreasing rate of population is 800 per year. Population of Patliputra is 68,000, the increasing rate of population is 1200 per year. In how many years will the population of both places be equal?
A
10B
14C
18D
22Question 50
Arithmetic
The cost price of 3 exam pads and 2 pencils is Rs. 96, 4 exam pads and 3 pencils cost Rs. 134. Find the total cost (in Rs.) of an exam pad and that of a pencil.
A
36B
38C
40D
42Question 51
Arithmetic
Determine the value of x 2 + y 2 when x 3 - y 3 = 54, x - y = 18 and xy = 2
A
0B
1C
2D
3Question 52
Arithmetic
A zoo has few numbers of penguins and polar bears. The total number of heads of both of them is 60 and the total number of their feet is 160. How many polar bears are there in the zoo?
A
20B
40C
60D
80Question 53
Arithmetic
Consider the following figure shown below and choose which of the following equation is CORRECT about the similarity of both triangles?
A
∆ABC ~ ∆DEFB
∆ACB ~ ∆DEFC
∆ABC ~ ∆FDED
Both triangles are not similar.Question 54
Arithmetic
Consider the following diagram as shown in figure in which AB is the tangent to the circle. Find the length of OQ (in cm) if the measure of largest chord of that circle is 6 cm and PQ is 4 cm.
A
2B
3C
4D
5Question 55
Arithmetic
The income of P is 50% more than Q’s income and the income of Q is 50% more than R’s income. P’s income is how much percentage more than R’s income?
A
225B
150C
125D
100Question 56
Arithmetic
What number should be added to each of 7, 17, 22 and 47 so that the resulting numbers will be in proportion in the given order?
A
1B
3C
2D
4Question 57
Arithmetic
In what ratio must a mixture of 15% spirit strength be mixed with that of 25% spirit strength to get a mixture of 21% spirit strength?
A
1 : 3B
2 : 3 C
3 : 4 D
4 : 5Question 58
Arithmetic
The average of three numbers is 58. The first number is 3/4 of the third number. If the third number is 24 more than the second number, then what will be the difference between the first number and the second number?
A
24B
6C
16D
18Question 59
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 2500 becomes Rs. 8100 in 2 years at a certain rate of compound interest. What will be the sum (in Rs.) after 4 years?
A
29824B
36284C
41624D
26244Question 60
Arithmetic
Rahul sells two helmets at the rate of Rs. 1232 each. He gains 12% on one and loses 12% on the other. What will be the total loss (in Rs) in the whole transaction?
A
54B
36C
18D
72Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of a table is 50% more than its cost price. What discount percentage should be offered by the shopkeeper to sell his table at no profit or no loss?
A
66.66 B
33.33C
40D
25Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the least number that should be added to the product 7 × 8 × 9 × 10 to make it a perfect square?
A
144B
1C
289D
3Question 63
Arithmetic
Working 9 hours a day, Manish can read a book in 16 days. How many hours a day should he work so as to finish the same work in 24 days?
A
4B
5C
8D
6Question 64
Arithmetic
Two trains are running in opposite direction with the same speed. If the length of each train is 80 metres and they cross each other in 16 seconds, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of each train?
A
12B
18C
24D
30Question 65
Arithmetic
Which game is the favourite of most people surveyed?
A
BasketballB
FootballC
HockeyD
BaseballQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total number of people who have responded to the survey?
A
2100B
2200C
2400D
2500Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing Baseball is ________ degrees.
A
30B
60C
75D
45Question 68
Arithmetic
Respondents who say their favourite game is Cricket and those who say their favourite game is Hockey constitute what percent of the total respondents?
A
30% B
33.33%C
25% D
40%Question 69
Arithmetic
The perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle are 52 cm and 12 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
84B
336C
168D
252Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the perimeter (in cm) of a semicircle of radius 7 cm.
A
36B
72C
44D
88Question 71
Arithmetic
The curved surface area and the height of a right circular cylinder are 660 cm 2 and 10 cm respectively. Find its diameter (in cm).
A
14B
10.5C
21D
17.5 Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (tan30 o + √3/2)?
A
(4 + √3)/2B
5/2√3 C
(4 + √3)/2√3D
(√3 + 1)/√3 Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔXYZ measure of angle Y is 90 o . If sec X = 17/8, and XY = 0.8 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side XZ?
A
1.7B
1.5C
2D
2.5Question 74
GK
Economic growth is usually coupled with ________.
A
DeflationB
InflationC
StagflationD
Hyper inflationQuestion 75
GK
The apex body for formulating plans and coordinating research work in agriculture and allied fields is ________.
A
Indian Council of Agricultural ResearchB
Regional Rural BanksC
State Trading CorporationD
National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)Question 76
GK
After the decline of the Palas, which dynasty established its rule in Bengal?
A
Sena dynasty B
Gaur dynasty C
Ilyas dynasty D
Ganesh dynastyQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following were NOT related to the Congress Socialist Party?
A
Acharya NarendradevB
Ram Manohar Lohia C
Jai Prakash D
Subhash Chandra BoseQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following is called 'the safety valve of nature'?
A
EarthquakeB
Ozone gasC
VolcanoD
RiversQuestion 79
GK
Which regional division the Himalayas is situated between the Kali and Tista rivers?
A
Punjab HimalayaB
Nepal Himalaya C
Assam HimalayaD
Kumaon HimalayaQuestion 80
GK
The folk dance "Bohag Bihu" is popular in ________.
A
AssamB
BiharC
OdishaD
Jharkhand Question 81
GK
With which country China has signed a free trade agreement on December 8, 2017?
A
PakistanB
NepalC
Afghanistan D
MaldivesQuestion 82
GK
Who authored the book Titled ‘The Story of a Brief Marriage’, which won the DSC Prize 2017 for South Asian Literature?
A
Anuk ArudpragasamB
Justin Mallik C
Premdass NayyarD
Aziz Sharif Question 83
GK
The present Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli is belong to which political party?
A
Rastriya Janata Party Nepal B
Communist Party of Nepal (Unified)C
Nepali Congress D
Rastriya Prajatantra PartyQuestion 84
GK
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be present in a shell represented by shell number ‘n’?
A
2nB
2n 2C
nD
n 2Question 85
GK
Which of the following is NOT an allotrope of carbon?
A
DiamondB
GraphiteC
C-60D
MethaneQuestion 86
GK
The definition of Money Bill is given in which article of the Indian Constitution?
A
Article 56B
Article 110C
Article 252D
Article 256Question 87
GK
In India, which kind of emergency can be proclaimed on the grounds of war or external aggression or armed rebellion?
A
National EmergencyB
State EmergencyC
Financial EmergencyD
State and Financial Emergency bothQuestion 88
GK
Build-up of which acid in our muscles during sudden activity causes cramps?
A
Lactic acidB
Pyruvic acidC
Carbonic acid D
Oxalic acidQuestion 89
GK
Who presented that all the plants and animals are composed of cells and that the cell is the basic unit of life?
A
M. Schleiden and T. Schwann B
Virchow C
J. E. PurkinjeD
LeeuwenhoekQuestion 90
GK
In December 2017, the Prime Minister of India approved the setting up of National Nutrition Mission (NNM) with an outlay of ________.
A
Rs. 8046.17 croreB
Rs. 9046.17 croreC
Rs. 7046.17 crore D
Rs. 10,000 crore 10,Question 91
GK
In which country the world’s largest automated container terminal opened in December 2017?
A
ChinaB
RussiaC
IndiaD
Singapore Question 92
GK
In January 2018, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) raised $ 300 million via ________ at London Stock Exchange.
A
Yellow Masala BondsB
Green Masala BondsC
Red Masala BondsD
White Masala BondsQuestion 93
GK
On 2 January 2018, Parliament passed NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which provides that Union Government alone must hold at least how much capital share of NABARD?
A
48%B
70%C
51%D
60%Question 94
GK
A bullet of mass 10 g is fired with a velocity of 20 m/s from a gun of mass 2 kg. Find the recoil velocity (in m/s) of the gun.
A
1B
0.2C
0.1D
2Question 95
GK
The product of force and the time for which the force acts on a body is equal to the change in ________ of the body.
A
AccelerationB
Torque C
Momentum D
VelocityQuestion 96
GK
Earthquake tremors are caused by the disturbance deep down inside the uppermost layer of the earth called the ________.
A
CoreB
KernelC
PithD
CrustQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Fan Zhendong won the Tennis 2017 Cincinnati Masters Men's Singles. B) In 2018 IPL auctions, Mumbai Indians retained Sunil Narine. C) Australia won the 2016–17 Women's FIH Hockey World League Final.
A
Only BB
Only CC
A, B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
Computers and communication technologies affect our lives in ways that include ________ and in the way we learn and shape the course of our learning according to our own interests.
A
Societal B
TechnologicalC
EducationalD
Personal