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
QRPB
RPQC
PRQD
PQRQuestion 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
labyrinthineB
facileC
elaborateD
prodigiousQuestion 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
peccantB
culpableC
viciousD
esteemQuestion 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
organicB
fundamentalC
primitiveD
radicalQuestion 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
fluctuateB
waveC
flutterD
vibrateQuestion 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 lovingB
loves toC
lovesD
no improvementQuestion 9
Comprehension
________________ democracies
A
InB
IntoC
InsideD
InnerQuestion 10
Comprehension
citizens have command ________________
A
onB
aboutC
overD
withQuestion 11
Comprehension
Outside the domain of often _________________ party
A
smellyB
obnoxiousC
odourfulD
rancidQuestion 12
Comprehension
politics lies an entire terrain of collective action ______________
A
throughB
toC
intoD
forQuestion 13
Comprehension
which citizens press their collective will upon those __________________ rule.
A
whomB
whichC
whosoeverD
whoQuestion 14
Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
A
AsyrianB
ApustateC
MarzipanD
CucamberQuestion 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 alcoholB
meaningless talk or activity, typically designed to trick someoneC
rich people but who are shallow and greedyD
doing a job haphazardlyQuestion 16
Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Your character depends on (your upbringing).
A
how you were brought.B
your up bringingC
your way of upbringing.D
no improvementQuestion 17
Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
A
IminentB
MouerningC
LaticedD
NeoplasmQuestion 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
RPQB
QRPC
PRQD
QPRQuestion 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 sleepB
to dieC
to take one's anger outD
to hit where it hurts the mostQuestion 20
Comprehension
Select the synonym of Blabber
A
waryB
nonsenseC
sophicD
sapientQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the synonym of to admonish
A
to reprimandB
to raveC
to panegyrizeD
to eulogiseQuestion 22
Comprehension
Select the antonym of divulgence
A
testimonyB
repudiationC
assentD
revelationQuestion 23
Comprehension
Select the antonym of stratagem
A
franknessB
ruseC
gimmickD
ployQuestion 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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 : 32C
25 : 64D
49 : 72Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. APR : BQS : : ETV : ?
A
FVXB
FUWC
GUXD
GVWQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Pen - InkB
Pen - WriterC
Book - PagesD
Word - LetterQuestion 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 - 14B
11 - 22C
5 - 10D
3 - 8Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
KRYB
DKRC
FMTD
LVZQuestion 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
ConservativeB
CongratulateC
CookerD
ConflictQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 14, 19, 26, 37, 50, 67, ?
A
83B
77C
86D
93Question 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
AB
ZC
YD
DQuestion 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, NorthB
22√3, NorthC
15, SouthD
22√3, SouthQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. GRAMOPHONE
A
GameB
NormC
RamD
MoveQuestion 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
tiB
faC
mukD
muQuestion 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
TGSB
SGRC
SFRD
TFSQuestion 39
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 133, 136, 139, 142, ?, 148
A
146B
145C
144D
147Question 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
45B
26C
18D
12Question 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 xD
and +Question 43
Logical Reasoning
If 1&7 = 80, 4&5 = 90 and 6&8 = 140, then find the value of 5&5 = ?
A
40B
100C
20D
90Question 44
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XyXYXYXY, XYxYXYXY, XYXyXYXY, XYXYxYXY, XYXYXyXY, __________.
A
xYXYXYXYB
XYXYXYxYC
XyXYXYXYD
XYxYXYXYQuestion 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 EastB
90 miles EastC
90 miles WestD
210 miles WestQuestion 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 followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followsQuestion 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
GHB
JAC
IBD
BCQuestion 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
44,34,68,10B
11,89,13,77C
20,88,11,86D
42,67,12,89Question 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
800B
840C
760D
600Question 50
Arithmetic
Calculate the value of (5 1/4 - 1)(5 3/4 + 5 1/2 + 5 1/4 + 1)
A
5B
4C
10D
25Question 51
Arithmetic
If \(\sqrt {\left( {2\; + \;7x} \right)} = \sqrt {\left( {3x\; + \;4} \right)} \) then find the value of x.
A
0.5 B
1C
1.5D
2Question 52
Arithmetic
The product of two even consecutive numbers is 168. Find the sum of numbers.
A
20B
22C
24D
26Question 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
2B
3C
6D
8Question 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 correctQuestion 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
594200B
620000C
563550D
600000Question 56
Arithmetic
If A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 5 and C : D = 2 : 5, then what is A : D?
A
4 : 25B
8 : 21C
6 : 25D
12 : 35Question 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 : 2B
4 : 1C
3 : 1D
6 : 5Question 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
161B
163C
169D
173Question 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
6998.4B
6960C
6784.4D
6869.4Question 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
217.85C
175.68D
190.32Question 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 : 5B
5 : 3 C
10 : 7D
7 : 5Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the positive square root of [19 + 4√21]?
A
√7 + 2√3B
√3 + 2√7C
√2 + 3√7D
√7 + 3√3Question 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
112/17B
125/12C
115/12D
125/17Question 64
Arithmetic
Vipin crosses a 450 metres wide road in 9 seconds. What is his speed (in km/hr)?
A
195B
150C
210D
180Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year were the number of vacancies lesser than that of the previous year?
A
2015B
2014C
2016D
2012Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference in the number of vacancies between the years 2016 and 2014?
A
60B
50C
70D
40Question 67
Arithmetic
The number of vacancies in 2014 were lesser than that in 2016 by ________.
A
1.167 B
0.7C
0.6D
2.333Question 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
3B
6C
9D
12Question 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
27B
108C
54D
81Question 70
Arithmetic
If the diameter of a circle is 7 cm, then what will be its circumference (in cm)?
A
44B
22C
26D
52Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a cube of side 6.5 cm.
A
56.515B
274.625C
35.605D
14.925Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔDEF is right angled at E. If m∠D = 30°, then find the value of (cosF + √3).
A
7/2√3B
(1 + 2√3)/2C
4/√3D
(√3 + 4)/2Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔDEF is right angled at E. If sinD = 15/17, then what is the value of cotF ?
A
15/17B
8/17C
15/8D
17/15Question 74
GK
Which movie has won the most number of Oscars?
A
TitanicB
CabaretC
Jungle BookD
AvatarQuestion 75
GK
Chittorgarh Fort is located in ________.
A
RajasthanB
BiharC
Uttar PradeshD
GujaratQuestion 76
GK
Which organ is the main digester and absorber of food?
A
StomachB
LiverC
ColonD
Small intestineQuestion 77
GK
The bark of willow tree is a source of which medicine?
A
ParacetamolB
AspirinC
AntacidD
AntisepticQuestion 78
GK
Capra Hircus is the scientific name of ________.
A
SheepB
CowC
HorseD
GoatQuestion 79
GK
What does a positive catalyst do in a reaction?
A
A catalyst is nothing but the final product of a reactionB
Does not alter the rate of reactionC
Speeds up chemical reactionD
Slows down chemical reactionQuestion 80
GK
Atomic number of which of the following elements is greater than that of Bromine
A
SilverB
CopperC
IronD
ChromiumQuestion 81
GK
Commonly used abbreviation GUI in computer science stands for?
A
Group User InterfaceB
Graphical User InterfaceC
Graphic User IntegrationD
Group User IntegrationQuestion 82
GK
Tamil is the official language of _________.
A
PuducherryB
Dadra and Nagar HaveliC
Daman and DiuD
DelhiQuestion 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 percentB
5.6 percentC
2.4 percentD
6.4 percentQuestion 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; increaseB
decrease; decreaseC
increase; decreaseD
decrease; increaseQuestion 85
GK
Which type of pathogen causes the water-borne disease Ascariasis?
A
ViralB
ProtozoanC
BacterialD
ParasiticQuestion 86
GK
Which type of pathogen causes the water-borne disease dysentery?
A
AlgalB
ParasiticC
FungalD
BacterialQuestion 87
GK
What is the major electricity generation power source in India?
A
CoalB
GasC
NuclearD
HydroQuestion 88
GK
A person, who draws or makes maps or charts, is called ________.
A
HydrographerB
CartographerC
SeismographerD
LexicographerQuestion 89
GK
Brihadeshwara Temple of Thanjavur was built by ________.
A
Raja Raja Chola IB
Rajendra Chola IC
Rajaraja IID
Rajendra IIIQuestion 90
GK
Salt March also known as Dandi March was initiated by __________.
A
Raja Ram Mohan RoyB
Mahatma GandhiC
Avantikabai GokhaleD
Kasturba GandhiQuestion 91
GK
Chauri-Chaura incident took place in?
A
1902B
1912C
1922D
1932Question 92
GK
Who invented telephone?
A
Alexander Graham BellB
Thomas EdisonC
Benjamin FranklinD
James WattQuestion 93
GK
Which instrument measures AF(Audio Frequency) signal level and noise?
A
VectorscopeB
VU meterC
Q meterD
PsophometerQuestion 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
1947B
1976C
1991D
2016Question 96
GK
The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of Chhattisgarh is _______.
A
3B
5C
11D
16Question 97
GK
Which country's 7 swimmers were banned from the Rio Olympics?
A
RussiaB
JapanC
ChinaD
USAQuestion 98
GK
Who is the author of "The Great Indian Novel"?
A
Jawaharlal NehruB
Shashi TharoorC
Mahatma GandhiD
Arun Shourie