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
Floundar
B
Flounder
C
Flaunder
D
Flaundar
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. I say a small A- prayer whenever I ring B- next assignment C- the doorbell to my

A
ABC
B
CBA
C
CAB
D
ACB
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'. We kept aside our clothes, (clean) our hiking boots and made sure we had our thick woollen socks.

A
Cleaned
B
Cleans
C
To clean
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'. The diesel engines replaced the steam engines and the old first class coaches (is replaced) by coupes in a corridor.

A
Was replaced
B
Were replaced
C
Were replace
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 characteristic of one thing that is suggestive of another

A
Antithetic
B
Disparate
C
Conjecture
D
Reminiscence
Question 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
Affable
B
Churlish
C
Cordial
D
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
Into
B
So
C
In
D
For
Question 10
Comprehension

society must be __________ and based on

A
Nature
B
Natural
C
Naturally
D
Naturism
Question 11
Comprehension

A ___________ definition of a sustainable lifestyle

A
Clearly
B
Clarity
C
Clarification
D
Clear
Question 12
Comprehension

Only _________ will the competitive urge

A
Than
B
Thus
C
So
D
Then
Question 13
Comprehension

moral and deeply _____________. If true wealth

A
Satisfy
B
Satisfaction
C
To satisfy
D
Satisfying
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
Possetion
B
Possession
C
Poessession
D
Posesion
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. 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
QRP
B
PRQ
C
RQP
D
PQR
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. Drawn

A
Tense
B
Thin
C
Relaxed
D
Drained
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. Benison

A
Amen
B
Approval
C
Blessing
D
Execration
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. Contrite

A
Determined
B
Specific
C
Devise
D
Regretful
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. Banal

A
Original
B
Commonplace
C
Distinctive
D
Sharp
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. A youth is ______ who is not a child anymore and is yet to enter adulthood.

A
Someone
B
No one
C
Anyone
D
Every
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. ______ is not well with her.

A
This
B
Always
C
It
D
All
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'. 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
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 'NoError'. My first (1)/ task has (2)/ to go for shopping. (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. Army : Soldier : : ? : ?

A
Troupe : Artist
B
Principal : School
C
Tyre : Car
D
Minister : Council
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 354 : 351 : : 478 : ?

A
481
B
447
C
475
D
477
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. PTY : DHM : : SQZ : ?

A
IEO
B
GEN
C
GFN
D
IFP
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Table Tennis - Indoor
B
Cricket - Outdoor
C
Football - Outdoor
D
Indoor - Chess
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
33 - 40
B
31 - 38
C
21 - 28
D
23 - 28
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
IQY
B
CKT
C
EMU
D
HPX
Question 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
52143
B
12453
C
54312
D
14532
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 23, 28, 34, 41, 49, ?

A
57
B
59
C
56
D
58
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. AFMG, CHOI, EJQK, GLSM, ?

A
HMVP
B
IOUH
C
MOUP
D
INUO
Question 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
Mita
B
Rahul
C
Mukesh
D
Cannot be determined
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Been
B
Nevin
C
Lent
D
Ben
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “FLUTE” is written as “UOFGV”. How is “LAMPS” written in that code language?

A
ONKPT
B
OZNPS
C
OSNPZ
D
OZNKH
Question 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
11
B
37
C
14
D
35
Question 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
20
B
15
C
22
D
24
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? PQPQPRRQ, PQPQRRPQ, PQPRRQPQ, PQRRPQPQ, PRRQPQPQ, __________.

A
PQPQPQRR
B
RRPQPQPQ
C
PQPQPRRQ
D
PQPQRRPQ
Question 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 East
B
9 km West
C
5 km West
D
9 km East
Question 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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Question 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
G
B
GH
C
IG
D
IGH
Question 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
YRK
B
AWO
C
AVM
D
BUN
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 669, 660, 651, 642, 633, ?

A
622
B
620
C
624
D
618
Question 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, 65
B
20, 89, 14, 59
C
43, 58, 31, 65
D
30, 57, 30, 68
Question 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
10
B
14
C
18
D
22
Question 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
36
B
38
C
40
D
42
Question 51
Arithmetic

Determine the value of x 2 + y 2 when x 3 - y 3 = 54, x - y = 18 and xy = 2

A
0
B
1
C
2
D
3
Question 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
20
B
40
C
60
D
80
Question 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 ~ ∆DEF
B
∆ACB ~ ∆DEF
C
∆ABC ~ ∆FDE
D
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
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
Question 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
225
B
150
C
125
D
100
Question 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
1
B
3
C
2
D
4
Question 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 : 3
B
2 : 3 
C
3 : 4 
D
4 : 5
Question 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
24
B
6
C
16
D
18
Question 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
29824
B
36284
C
41624
D
26244
Question 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
54
B
36
C
18
D
72
Question 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
33.33
C
40
D
25
Question 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
144
B
1
C
289
D
3
Question 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
4
B
5
C
8
D
6
Question 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
12
B
18
C
24
D
30
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which game is the favourite of most people surveyed?

A
Basketball
B
Football
C
Hockey
D
Baseball
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total number of people who have responded to the survey?

A
2100
B
2200
C
2400
D
2500
Question 67
Arithmetic

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

A
30
B
60
C
75
D
45
Question 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
84
B
336
C
168
D
252
Question 70
Arithmetic

Find the perimeter (in cm) of a semicircle of radius 7 cm.

A
36
B
72
C
44
D
88
Question 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
14
B
10.5
C
21
D
17.5 
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (tan30 o + √3/2)?

A
(4 + √3)/2
B
5/2√3 
C
(4 + √3)/2√3
D
(√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
1.7
B
1.5
C
2
D
2.5
Question 74
GK

Economic growth is usually coupled with ________.

A
Deflation
B
Inflation
C
Stagflation
D
Hyper inflation
Question 75
GK

The apex body for formulating plans and coordinating research work in agriculture and allied fields is ________.

A
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
B
Regional Rural Banks
C
State Trading Corporation
D
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 dynasty
Question 77
GK

Which of the following were NOT related to the Congress Socialist Party?

A
Acharya Narendradev
B
Ram Manohar Lohia 
C
Jai Prakash 
D
Subhash Chandra Bose
Question 78
GK

Which of the following is called 'the safety valve of nature'?

A
Earthquake
B
Ozone gas
C
Volcano
D
Rivers
Question 79
GK

Which regional division the Himalayas is situated between the Kali and Tista rivers?

A
Punjab Himalaya
B
Nepal Himalaya 
C
Assam Himalaya
D
Kumaon Himalaya
Question 80
GK

The folk dance "Bohag Bihu" is popular in ________.

A
Assam
B
Bihar
C
Odisha
D
Jharkhand 
Question 81
GK

With which country China has signed a free trade agreement on December 8, 2017?

A
Pakistan
B
Nepal
C
Afghanistan 
D
Maldives
Question 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 Arudpragasam
B
Justin Mallik 
C
Premdass Nayyar
D
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 Party
Question 84
GK

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be present in a shell represented by shell number ‘n’?

A
2n
B
2n 2
C
n
D
n 2
Question 85
GK

Which of the following is NOT an allotrope of carbon?

A
Diamond
B
Graphite
C
C-60
D
Methane
Question 86
GK

The definition of Money Bill is given in which article of the Indian Constitution?

A
Article 56
B
Article 110
C
Article 252
D
Article 256
Question 87
GK

In India, which kind of emergency can be proclaimed on the grounds of war or external aggression or armed rebellion?

A
National Emergency
B
State Emergency
C
Financial Emergency
D
State and Financial Emergency both
Question 88
GK

Build-up of which acid in our muscles during sudden activity causes cramps?

A
Lactic acid
B
Pyruvic acid
C
Carbonic acid 
D
Oxalic acid
Question 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. Purkinje
D
Leeuwenhoek
Question 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 crore
B
Rs. 9046.17 crore
C
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
China
B
Russia
C
India
D
Singapore 
Question 92
GK

In January 2018, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) raised $ 300 million via ________ at London Stock Exchange.

A
Yellow Masala Bonds
B
Green Masala Bonds
C
Red Masala Bonds
D
White Masala Bonds
Question 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
1
B
0.2
C
0.1
D
2
Question 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
Acceleration
B
Torque 
C
Momentum 
D
Velocity
Question 96
GK

Earthquake tremors are caused by the disturbance deep down inside the uppermost layer of the earth called the ________.

A
Core
B
Kernel
C
Pith
D
Crust
Question 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 B
B
Only C
C
A, B and C
D
None of these
Question 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
Technological
C
Educational
D
Personal