SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

23 Mar 2018 • Shift 3

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Question 1
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. What makes this "victory" P-even more surprising was Q-the complete asymmetry of R-the two sides involved

A
QRP
B
RPQ
C
PRQ
D
PQR
Question 2
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'. He has seen (A)/ some bad days (B) / but now he is well off. (C)/ No error(D)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 3
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

A
labyrinthine
B
facile
C
elaborate
D
prodigious
Question 4
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Respect and admiration.

A
peccant
B
culpable
C
vicious
D
esteem
Question 5
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 ______education needs to include reading, writing, math, and a variety of other subjects.

A
organic
B
fundamental
C
primitive
D
radical
Question 6
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. Each day, the price of gold will ______________ on the market.

A
fluctuate
B
wave
C
flutter
D
vibrate
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. Anita will arrange the dresses.

A
The dresses would be arranged by Anita.
B
The dresses would have been arranged by Anita.
C
The dresses would have had been arranged by Anita.
D
The dresses will be arranged by Anita.
Question 8
Comprehension

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. My daughter (is loving) Glucose biscuits.

A
has been loving
B
loves to
C
loves
D
no improvement
Question 9
Comprehension

________________ democracies

A
In
B
Into
C
Inside
D
Inner
Question 10
Comprehension

citizens have command ________________

A
on
B
about
C
over
D
with
Question 11
Comprehension

Outside the domain of often _________________ party

A
smelly
B
obnoxious
C
odourful
D
rancid
Question 12
Comprehension

politics lies an entire terrain of collective action ______________

A
through
B
to
C
into
D
for
Question 13
Comprehension

which citizens press their collective will upon those __________________ rule.

A
whom
B
which
C
whosoever
D
who
Question 14
Comprehension

Select the word with the correct spelling.

A
Asyrian
B
Apustate
C
Marzipan
D
Cucamber
Question 15
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Hocus pocus

A
walking in a zig-zag manner, especially under the influence of alcohol
B
meaningless talk or activity, typically designed to trick someone
C
rich people but who are shallow and greedy
D
doing a job haphazardly
Question 16
Comprehension

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Your character depends on (your upbringing).

A
how you were brought.
B
your up bringing
C
your way of upbringing.
D
no improvement
Question 17
Comprehension

Select the word with the correct spelling.

A
Iminent
B
Mouerning
C
Laticed
D
Neoplasm
Question 18
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The current Indian P-establishment’s priorities Q-independence of writers R-do not include the

A
RPQ
B
QRP
C
PRQ
D
QPR
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. to hit the sack

A
to prepare for sleep
B
to die
C
to take one's anger out
D
to hit where it hurts the most
Question 20
Comprehension

Select the synonym of Blabber

A
wary
B
nonsense
C
sophic
D
sapient
Question 21
Comprehension

Select the synonym of to admonish

A
to reprimand
B
to rave
C
to panegyrize
D
to eulogise
Question 22
Comprehension

Select the antonym of divulgence

A
testimony
B
repudiation
C
assent
D
revelation
Question 23
Comprehension

Select the antonym of stratagem

A
frankness
B
ruse
C
gimmick
D
ploy
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'. I don't think I shall(A)/ get through all(B)/ this work this afternoon.(C)/ No error(D)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 25
Comprehension

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The tutor said, “The sun rises in the East”.

A
The tutor says the sun rises in the East.
B
The tutor said that the sun rose in the East.
C
The tutor said that the sun has been rising in the East.
D
The tutor said that the sun rises in the East.
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Turtle : Reptile : : ? : ?

A
Snake : Amphibian 
B
Frog : Bird 
C
Crow : Fly 
D
Elephant : Mammal 
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 16 : 48 : : ? : ?

A
25 : 75 
B
11 : 32
C
25 : 64
D
49 : 72
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. APR : BQS : : ETV : ?

A
FVX
B
FUW
C
GUX
D
GVW
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Pen - Ink
B
Pen - Writer
C
Book - Pages
D
Word - Letter
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 - 14
B
11 - 22
C
5 - 10
D
3 - 8
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
KRY
B
DKR
C
FMT
D
LVZ
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at SECOND position? 1. Conservative 2. Cooker 3. Conflict 4. Congratulate 5. Cool

A
Conservative
B
Congratulate
C
Cooker
D
Conflict
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 14, 19, 26, 37, 50, 67, ?

A
83
B
77
C
86
D
93
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. K, O, S, W, ?

A
A
B
Z
C
Y
D
D
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

From a hospital J, Pritam walked 49 metres to the south, then after turning to right he walked 49 metres. He again turned right and walked another 34 metres and finally turned to right and walked 49 metres. At what distance (in metres) and in which direction is he from the hospital J now?

A
15, North
B
22√3, North
C
15, South
D
22√3, South
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Game
B
Norm
C
Ram
D
Move
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “Sun is hot” is written as “fi lat muk”, “milk is sour” is written as “muk ti mu” and “milk makes sour” is written as “ti mu fa”. What is the code for “is” in that code language?

A
ti
B
fa
C
muk
D
mu
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. PCO, QDP, REQ, ?, TGS

A
TGS
B
SGR
C
SFR
D
TFS
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 133, 136, 139, 142, ?, 148

A
146
B
145
C
144
D
147
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
(57, 61, 65)
B
(92, 96, 100)
C
(63, 67, 71)
D
(64, 68, 70)
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 20 + 6 x 5 ÷ 20 - 14 = ?

A
45
B
26
C
18
D
12
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 19 - 16 + 5 ÷ 10 x 2 = 28

A
x and -
B
÷ and -
C
÷ and x
D
and +
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

If 1&7 = 80, 4&5 = 90 and 6&8 = 140, then find the value of 5&5 = ?

A
40
B
100
C
20
D
90
Question 44
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XyXYXYXY, XYxYXYXY, XYXyXYXY, XYXYxYXY, XYXYXyXY, __________.

A
xYXYXYXY
B
XYXYXYxY
C
XyXYXYXY
D
XYxYXYXY
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

Two cruisers start from the same port. Cruiser A sails 50 miles South, then it turns right and sails 60 miles. In the meanwhile, cruiser B sails 105 miles West, then it turns left and sails 50 miles, then it turns West and sails 45 miles. Where is cruiser A with respect to cruiser B?

A
210 miles East
B
90 miles East
C
90 miles West
D
210 miles West
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 doors are windows. Statement II: No openings are windows. Conclusion I: All windows are openings. Conclusion II: No openings are doors.

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, rectangle represents Reporters circle represents Dancers, triangle represents Playwrights and square represents Boxers. Which set of letters represents Boxers who are Playwrights?

A
GH
B
JA
C
IB
D
BC
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 ‘D’ can be represented by 30, 42 etc and ‘T’ can be represented by 67, 78 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘HIND’. Matrix-I Matrix-II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 G L H D I 5 Y W U X U 1 D D A F J 6 Q S T N Q 2 F F D K F 7 N T P T Q 3 D B A J I 8 Z V Y X Y 4 F E D F H 9 Q Z P W X

A
44,34,68,10
B
11,89,13,77
C
20,88,11,86
D
42,67,12,89
Question 49
Arithmetic

The difference between 66% of a number and 44% of the same number is 275. What is the 64% of that number?

A
800
B
840
C
760
D
600
Question 50
Arithmetic

Calculate the value of (5 1/4 - 1)(5 3/4 + 5 1/2 + 5 1/4 + 1)

A
5
B
4
C
10
D
25
Question 51
Arithmetic

If \(\sqrt {\left( {2\; + \;7x} \right)} = \sqrt {\left( {3x\; + \;4} \right)} \)  then find the value of x.

A
0.5 
B
1
C
1.5
D
2
Question 52
Arithmetic

The product of two even consecutive numbers is 168. Find the sum of numbers.

A
20
B
22
C
24
D
26
Question 53
Arithmetic

A line DE parallel to the side BC intersects the other two sides of triangle at point D and E such that \(AD\; = \;\frac{1}{6}\;AB\) and \(AE\; = \;\frac{1}{6}\;AC\) . If the value of BC is 18 cm then calculate the value of DE (in cm).

A
2
B
3
C
6
D
8
Question 54
Arithmetic

Consider the two equiangular triangles ABC and DEF having medians as AL and DM respectively as shown in figure below.

A
\(\frac{{BC}}{{EF}} = \frac{{DM}}{{AL}}\)
B
\(\frac{{BC}}{{EF}} = \frac{{AL}}{{DM}}\)
C
\(\frac{{EF}}{{BC}} = \frac{{AL}}{{DM}}\)
D
All options are correct
Question 55
Arithmetic

The value of a car depreciates at the rate of 15% per annum. If its present value is Rs. 433500, then what was the value (in Rs) of the car before 2 years?

A
594200
B
620000
C
563550
D
600000
Question 56
Arithmetic

If A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 5 and C : D = 2 : 5, then what is A : D?

A
4 : 25
B
8 : 21
C
6 : 25
D
12 : 35
Question 57
Arithmetic

In a mixture of 35 litres, the ratio of water and acid is 6 : 1. If 5 litres of acid is added to the mixture, then what will be the ratio of water and acid in the new mixture?

A
5 : 2
B
4 : 1
C
3 : 1
D
6 : 5
Question 58
Arithmetic

The average savings of Champak in 5 days is Rs. 160. If his savings for the first 4 days is Rs. 155, Rs. 170, Rs. 134 and Rs. 168 respectively, then what is his saving (in Rs) of the 5th day?

A
161
B
163
C
169
D
173
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 6000 is borrowed at compound interest at the rate of 8% per annum. What will be the amount (in Rs) after 2 years?

A
6998.4
B
6960
C
6784.4
D
6869.4
Question 60
Arithmetic

Cost price of an article is Rs. 122. If profit percentage is 56%, then what is the selling price (in Rs) of the article?

A
277.27 
B
217.85
C
175.68
D
190.32
Question 61
Arithmetic

On selling a watch at 4/5th of the marked price, there is a loss of 4%. What will be the ratio between the marked price and cost price of the watch?

A
6 : 5
B
5 : 3 
C
10 : 7
D
7 : 5
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the positive square root of [19 + 4√21]?

A
√7 + 2√3
B
√3 + 2√7
C
√2 + 3√7
D
√7 + 3√3
Question 63
Arithmetic

18 men or 25 boys can complete a work in 25 days. How many days will 36 men and 10 boys will take to complete the work?

A
112/17
B
125/12
C
115/12
D
125/17
Question 64
Arithmetic

Vipin crosses a 450 metres wide road in 9 seconds. What is his speed (in km/hr)?

A
195
B
150
C
210
D
180
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which year were the number of vacancies lesser than that of the previous year?

A
2015
B
2014
C
2016
D
2012
Question 66
Arithmetic

What was the difference in the number of vacancies between the years 2016 and 2014?

A
60
B
50
C
70
D
40
Question 67
Arithmetic

The number of vacancies in 2014 were lesser than that in 2016 by ________.

A
1.167 
B
0.7
C
0.6
D
2.333
Question 68
Arithmetic

The salary of an executive in the company is Rs 30,000, then what was the increase in the expense (in Rs lakhs) due to salaries that had to be paid when posts were filled for the vacancies in the year 2017?

A
3
B
6
C
9
D
12
Question 69
Arithmetic

If the lengths of the two parallel sides of a trapezium are 8 cm and 10 cm and the distance between these parallel sides is 6 cm. Find its area (in cm2).

A
27
B
108
C
54
D
81
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the diameter of a circle is 7 cm, then what will be its circumference (in cm)?

A
44
B
22
C
26
D
52
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a cube of side 6.5 cm.

A
56.515
B
274.625
C
35.605
D
14.925
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔDEF is right angled at E. If m∠D = 30°, then find the value of (cosF + √3).

A
7/2√3
B
(1 + 2√3)/2
C
4/√3
D
(√3 + 4)/2
Question 73
Arithmetic

ΔDEF is right angled at E. If sinD = 15/17, then what is the value of cotF ?

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

Which movie has won the most number of Oscars?

A
Titanic
B
Cabaret
C
Jungle Book
D
Avatar
Question 75
GK

Chittorgarh Fort is located in ________.

A
Rajasthan
B
Bihar
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Gujarat
Question 76
GK

Which organ is the main digester and absorber of food?

A
Stomach
B
Liver
C
Colon
D
Small intestine
Question 77
GK

The bark of willow tree is a source of which medicine?

A
Paracetamol
B
Aspirin
C
Antacid
D
Antiseptic
Question 78
GK

Capra Hircus is the scientific name of ________.

A
Sheep
B
Cow
C
Horse
D
Goat
Question 79
GK

What does a positive catalyst do in a reaction?

A
A catalyst is nothing but the final product of a reaction
B
Does not alter the rate of reaction
C
Speeds up chemical reaction
D
Slows down chemical reaction
Question 80
GK

Atomic number of which of the following elements is greater than that of Bromine

A
Silver
B
Copper
C
Iron
D
Chromium
Question 81
GK

Commonly used abbreviation GUI in computer science stands for?

A
Group User Interface
B
Graphical User Interface
C
Graphic User Integration
D
Group User Integration
Question 82
GK

Tamil is the official language of _________.

A
Puducherry
B
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C
Daman and Diu
D
Delhi
Question 83
GK

A tyre tube manufacturer faces a -1.6 price elasticity of demand for its tubes. It is presently selling 24000 units/month. If it wants to increase quantity sold by 4%, it must lower its price by __________.

A
2.5 percent
B
5.6 percent
C
2.4 percent
D
6.4 percent
Question 84
GK

Consider the market for new two-wheelers. If the price of steel increases, then the equilibrium price of new two wheelers will __________ and the equilibrium quantity will ___________.

A
increase; increase
B
decrease; decrease
C
increase; decrease
D
decrease; increase
Question 85
GK

Which type of pathogen causes the water-borne disease Ascariasis?

A
Viral
B
Protozoan
C
Bacterial
D
Parasitic
Question 86
GK

Which type of pathogen causes the water-borne disease dysentery?

A
Algal
B
Parasitic
C
Fungal
D
Bacterial
Question 87
GK

What is the major electricity generation power source in India?

A
Coal
B
Gas
C
Nuclear
D
Hydro
Question 88
GK

A person, who draws or makes maps or charts, is called ________.

A
Hydrographer
B
Cartographer
C
Seismographer
D
Lexicographer
Question 89
GK

Brihadeshwara Temple of Thanjavur was built by ________.

A
Raja Raja Chola I
B
Rajendra Chola I
C
Rajaraja II
D
Rajendra III
Question 90
GK

Salt March also known as Dandi March was initiated by __________.

A
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B
Mahatma Gandhi
C
Avantikabai Gokhale
D
Kasturba Gandhi
Question 91
GK

Chauri-Chaura incident took place in?

A
1902
B
1912
C
1922
D
1932
Question 92
GK

Who invented telephone?

A
Alexander Graham Bell
B
Thomas Edison
C
Benjamin Franklin
D
James Watt
Question 93
GK

Which instrument measures AF(Audio Frequency) signal level and noise?

A
Vectorscope
B
VU meter
C
Q meter
D
Psophometer
Question 94
GK

If a physical quantity has the units - ampere meters per second squared, then what are it's dimensions?

A
[I LT -2 ]
B
[ALT -2 ]
C
[I MS -2 ]
D
[AMS -2 ]
Question 95
GK

The 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India was enacted in the year ________.

A
1947
B
1976
C
1991
D
2016
Question 96
GK

The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of Chhattisgarh is _______.

A
3
B
5
C
11
D
16
Question 97
GK

Which country's 7 swimmers were banned from the Rio Olympics?

A
Russia
B
Japan
C
China
D
USA
Question 98
GK

Who is the author of "The Great Indian Novel"?

A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
Shashi Tharoor
C
Mahatma Gandhi
D
Arun Shourie