SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

24 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
Incommunicabal
B
Incommunicable
C
Incomunicable
D
Incomunicabal
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. When we use our A - beauty to group others, we B - personal standards for C - promote a kind of apartheid

A
ACB
B
BAC
C
ABC
D
CBA
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". Partition (has been billed) as a distressing phase in the subcontinent’s history.

A
Have been billed
B
Has being billed
C
Has been bill
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 worry that social media (is killing) creativity.

A
Is killed
B
Are killed
C
Was kills
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. Very little or not sufficient

A
Scant
B
Deluge
C
Plethora
D
Surfeit
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

A
Laceration
B
Termination
C
Cessation
D
Desistance
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Pulling your leg

A
To create trouble for others.
B
To succeed by making others fail.
C
To trick or lie to someone in a playful way.
D
To beg for a favour.
Question 8
Comprehension

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

A
Do something unbelievable.
B
To destroy a person's dreams or ambition by giving discouraging advice.
C
To make someone feel very interested in something
D
Advice someone to be more practical in an effort to tackle a problem.
Question 9
Comprehension

Mere assertion _____________ the leaders seems

A
With
B
By
C
To
D
At
Question 10
Comprehension

find this blind _____________ of illogical ideas

A
Acceptance
B
Accept
C
Acceptor
D
Acceptant
Question 11
Comprehension

solemnly and _____________. Particularly in the

A
Authoritatively
B
Authoritative
C
Authority
D
Authorities
Question 12
Comprehension

ideas are accepted _________ dispute or examination,

A
Within
B
Not
C
Without
D
By
Question 13
Comprehension

absurd ideas _________ truth, providing

A
As
B
Like
C
Such
D
Just
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
Encouragement
B
Ancouragement
C
Encouragemant
D
Encourragemaent
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 principal said, “I want to meet her parents.”

A
The principal wanted to meet her parents.
B
The principal said that he wants to meet her parents.
C
The principal said that he wanted to meet her parents.
D
The principal asked if he could meet her parents.
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 . Kiara must deliver the needles.

A
The needles must be delivered with Kiara.
B
The needles must be delivered by Kiara.
C
The needles should deliver by Kiara.
D
The needles are delivered by Kiara.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. When the P : demonstrate that these are wholly inhuman Q : state identifies some practices R : as incompatible with the ‘civilised’ norms, it must

A
PQR
B
QRP
C
RPQ
D
QPR
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. Gratify

A
Satisy
B
Enchant
C
Disappoint
D
Pamper
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. Exorbitant

A
Expensive
B
High
C
Cruel
D
Modest
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. Precedence

A
Uprise
B
Insignificance
C
Present
D
Priority
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. Cogent

A
Invalid
B
Effective
C
Inconclusive
D
Unlikely
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. Despite his pleas, she looked ________ his insincere apologies.

A
On
B
To
C
Around
D
Through
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. She was miserable ________ she didn’t tell him.

A
In
B
But
C
While
D
With
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'. During the later 19th and early 20th centuries, (1)/ forest preservation programmes were established (2)/ in British India, the United States, and Europe. (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 'No Error'. Playing sports and doing any form (1)/ of physical activity can trigger (2)/ the production of endorphins. (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. Tyre : Car : : ? : ?

A
Cart : Tyre
B
Clock : Arc
C
House : Room
D
Chapter : Book
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 41 : 123 : : ? : ?

A
31 : 93
B
23 : 75
C
29 : 95
D
13 : 45
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. GPQ : ENO : : LNM : ?

A
IKJ
B
JLK
C
MON
D
OQP
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Waterfall
B
Aquarium
C
River
D
Sea
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on the left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on the basis of the same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out of the given options.

A
62 – 60
B
74 – 70
C
18 – 16
D
34 – 32
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
VUTS
B
RQPO
C
NMKJ
D
IHGF
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, according to the dictionary, which word will come at the LAST position? 1. Expiration 2. Expertise 3. Exposing 4. Exposed 5. Explosion

A
Expiration
B
Explosion
C
Exposed
D
Exposing
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 91, 109, 145, 199, 271, 361, ?

A
521
B
469
C
432
D
420
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. HY, JV, LS, ?, PM

A
MP
B
NP
C
MN
D
PK
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

The ratio of the present ages of Piyush and Bharat is 11 : 13. 15 years ago, the ratio of ages of Piyush and Bharat was 17 : 21. What is the present age (in years) of Piyush?

A
66
B
63
C
51
D
78
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Common
B
Some
C
Miss
D
Trainer
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “INDUCE” is written as “MRHYGI”. How is “DEFECT” written in that code language?

A
XGIRIB
B
BLKTKC
C
HIJIGX
D
RFGAGB
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '÷' represents '+', '-' represents '×', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 9 ÷ 4 - 30 + 10 × 13 = ?

A
46
B
8
C
30
D
49
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 8 - 4 ÷ 25 + 12 × 2 = 1

A
+ and ×
B
÷ and -
C
+ and ÷
D
and +
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

If 11*8 = 6, 19*7 = 24 and 14*6 = 16, then find the value of 12*9 = ?

A
18
B
12
C
8
D
6
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ZWXYXYXY, XWZYXYXY, XYZWXYXY, XYXWZYXY, XYXYZWXY, _________.

A
XYXYXYXY
B
ZWXYXYXY
C
XYXYXWZY
D
XWZYXYXY
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Two taxis T and U start from the same stand. Taxi T travels 1 km South, then turns to its right and travels a further 3.5 km. Meanwhile taxi U travels 2.5 km East, then turns North and travels 4 km, then it turns to its left and travels 6 km. Where is taxi U with respect to taxi T?

A
3 km North
B
5 km South
C
5 km North
D
3 km South
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 they seem 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 : No plastics are polymers. Statement II: Some rubbers are plastics. Conclusion I: Some polymers are rubbers. Conclusion II: All rubbers are polymers.

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 Event planners, circle represents Illustrators, triangle represents Game and square represents Indians. Which set of letters represents Event planners who are Games?

A
BE
B
KAB
C
B
D
AD
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. XQC, UNZ, RKW, OHT, ?

A
LFP
B
MED
C
LEQ
D
MFQ
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 57, 52, 45, 36, 25, ?

A
14
B
12
C
15
D
17
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
(13, 25, 51)
B
(17, 33, 67)
C
(10, 19, 39)
D
(7, 13, 29)
Question 48
Logical Reasoning

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are resented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that a 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 24, 41 etc., and  ‘T’ can be represented by 96, 87 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘ GASH’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 C G D K M 1 I B L H B 2 K B L B D 3 I A C D E 4 L D G A E Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 P Q U W R 6 P Z V P W 7 U X Q X V 8 V O T N R 9 P T U S Y

A
23, 75, 44, 88
B
42, 43, 98, 13
C
14, 95, 13, 58
D
11, 78, 20, 87
Question 49
Arithmetic

The value of \(\left( {0.17\overline {59} + 0.30\overline {41} } \right)\) is _________.

A
\(0.48\overline {02} \)
B
\(0.48\overline {01}\)
C
\(0.47\overline {01}\)
D
\(0.48\overline {11}\)
Question 50
Arithmetic

If doubling a number and adding 16 to the result gives the same number as multiplying the number by 6 and taking away 4 from the product, then find the number.

A
4
B
5
C
6
D
7
Question 51
Arithmetic

If \(\frac{{\sqrt {x + 5} + \sqrt x }}{{\sqrt {x + 5} - \sqrt x }}\) = 5 then find the value of ‘x’

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 52
Arithmetic

If \(\frac{{6\;\sqrt 3 + 7\sqrt 2 }}{{\sqrt {108} + \sqrt {50} }} = a + b\sqrt 6 \) , then find the value of (6a/b).

A
9
B
19
C
38
D
42
Question 53
Arithmetic

If the supplement of an angle is (5/2) of its complement, then find the angle.

A
10°
B
15°
C
20°
D
30°
Question 54
Arithmetic

If the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 9 ∶ 6 ∶ 4, then the triangle is said to be _____.

A
right angled
B
obtuse angled
C
acute angled
D
All are incorrect
Question 55
Arithmetic

Puneet scored 10% marks in an exam and failed by 50 marks. If he scored 40% marks, then he gets 25 marks more than passing marks. What are the passing marks for the exam?

A
250
B
200
C
150
D
75
Question 56
Arithmetic

A bag contains 10 rupees, 2 rupees and 1 rupee coins. The value of 10 rupees, 2 rupees and 1 rupee coins are in the ratio of 15 : 8 : 1 respectively. If total number of coins is 273, then what will be the total value (in Rs.) of all coins?

A
1008
B
924
C
1102
D
1218
Question 57
Arithmetic

Vipin adds 3 litres of liquid A in 6 litres of liquid B and Mohit adds 8 litres of liquid A in 15 litres of liquid B. What is the ratio of the percentage of liquid B in the two mixtures?

A
26 : 25
B
51 : 32
C
46 : 45
D
34 : 25
Question 58
Arithmetic

Average of 9 consecutive natural numbers is 41. What is the largest among these numbers?

A
37
B
44
C
46
D
45
Question 59
Arithmetic

At the rate of 12.5% per annum, the simple interest on a sum is 5/4 of the principal. What is the time period (in years)?

A
12.5
B
8
C
10
D
15
Question 60
Arithmetic

If the cost price of a table is 62% of the selling price, then what is the profit percentage?

A
43.42
B
37.45
C
61.29
D
71.35
Question 61
Arithmetic

The marked price of a trouser is Rs. 3510. The shopkeeper allows a discount of 40% and gains 17%. If no discount is allowed, then what will be the profit percentage?

A
63.8
B
95
C
85
D
74.6
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\frac{{\sqrt[4]{{16}} + \sqrt[4]{{625}}}}{{\sqrt[4]{{256}}}}?\)

A
1.75
B
1.25
C
1.6
D
1.5
Question 63
Arithmetic

M takes 60% more time than N to complete a wall. If together they complete the wall in 24 days, then how many days will N alone take to complete it?

A
36
B
39
C
42
D
34
Question 64
Arithmetic

A boy is driving car at the speed of 42 km/hr. He stops for 8 minutes at end of every 11 km. What will be the time (in minutes) taken by him to cover a distance of 84 km?

A
138
B
142
C
156
D
176
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which age do teenagers spend the least number of hours watching TV?

A
17
B
15
C
13
D
18
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of hours per day spent in watching TV by 14 year olds and 18 year olds?

A
7 : 3
B
3 : 7
C
5 : 7
D
7 : 5
Question 67
Arithmetic

The number of hours per day spent in watching TV is ___________ more by 17 year olds as compared to 15 year olds.

A
25%
B
20%
C
16.7%
D
30%
Question 68
Arithmetic

How many hours does a 16 year old spend watching TV in a week?

A
25.5
B
25
C
21
D
22.5
Question 69
Arithmetic

The area of an equilateral triangle is 9√3 cm 2 . Find its side (in cm).

A
3
B
6
C
12
D
18
Question 70
Arithmetic

The area of a circle is 38.5 cm 2 . Find its diameter (in cm).

A
7
B
14
C
10
D
20
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 7 cm.

A
105.5
B
99
C
77
D
115.5
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If ∠Z = 30 o , then find the value of (cos X – 1/√3).

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

In ΔABC measure of angle B is 90 o . If sin A = 15/17, and AB = 0.8 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side BC?

A
1.5
B
1.7
C
2
D
2.5
Question 74
GK

Participatory Notes (PNs) are associated with which one of the following?

A
Consolidated Fund of India
B
Foreign Institutional Investors
C
United Nations Development Programme
D
Unemployment Related Index
Question 75
GK

In which of the following years was the Food Corporation of India (FCI) set up?

A
1955
B
1960
C
1965
D
1970
Question 76
GK

The word monsoon refers to __________.

A
blowing of wind in one direction always
B
blowing of wind swiftly
C
blowing of wind slowly
D
Changing the direction of winds
Question 77
GK

Which of the following cities is NOT situated on the bank of river Ganga?

A
Kanpur
B
Patna
C
Varanasi
D
Lucknow
Question 78
GK

Which of the following Harappan sites used mud-bricks in ample for the construction of houses?

A
Mohenjodaro
B
Harappa
C
Kalibangan
D
Chanhudaro
Question 79
GK

Which of the following newspapers is NOT related to ‘Madan Mohan Malaviya’?

A
Leader
B
Comrade
C
Hindustan
D
Abhyudaya
Question 80
GK

Who is considered the first real founder of Jainism?

A
Parshwanath
B
Rishabhdeva
C
Neminath
D
Arishtanemi
Question 81
GK

The 7th International Ground Water Conference was hosted by which country from December 11 to 13, 2017?

A
China
B
India
C
South Africa
D
Australia
Question 82
GK

Which film was awarded with the ‘best film’ in the international film competition category at the 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) that concluded in November 2017?

A
Los Perros
B
Swan
C
Kupal
D
Birds are singing in Kigali
Question 83
GK

In which year Pakistan became a federal republic?

A
1948
B
1956
C
1971
D
1975
Question 84
GK

Which of the following element has the highest electronegativity?

A
Fluorine
B
Sodium
C
Chlorine
D
Oxygen
Question 85
GK

Bohr’s model is related to which of the following?

A
Plum pudding model
B
Nuclear theory
C
The concept of quantization of energy
D
Dual nature of the electron
Question 86
GK

Which among the following comes under Union List of Indian Constitution? I. Defense II. Inter-state Trade and Commerce III. Banking

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
All I, II and III
Question 87
GK

In India, Financial Emergency can be extended for what maximum duration?

A
Six months
B
Nine months
C
Two years
D
Indefinite period
Question 88
GK

The process in which the organism can be cut into any number of pieces and each piece grows into a complete organism is called ______.

A
Regeneration
B
Budding
C
Spore formation
D
No option is correct.
Question 89
GK

Which meristem increases the length of the stems and the roots?

A
Apical meristem
B
Lateral meristem
C
Intercalary meristem
D
Nodal meristem
Question 90
GK

In December 2017, the scheme named ‘PMVVY’ was launched. It aims to provide social security during old age. What is the limit of the maximum purchase price under this scheme?

A
Rs. 5,00,000
B
Rs. 7,50,000
C
Rs. 10,50,000
D
Rs. 12,50,000
Question 91
GK

Which type of battery is used in the world’s first fully electric cargo ship launched by China?

A
Zinc-carbon battery
B
Lithium-ion battery
C
Zinc-air battery
D
Lead-acid battery
Question 92
GK

In January 2018, Atal Pension Yojana (APY) crossed 80 lakh subscribers. What is the maximum amount of monthly pension the beneficiary can get under APY?

A
Rs. 4000
B
Rs. 5000
C
Rs. 10,000
D
Rs. 15,000
Question 93
GK

On 27 January 2018, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched which initiative for Women Health and Hygiene?

A
Stree Swabhiman
B
Mahila Swabhiman
C
Nari Swabhiman
D
Nari Shakti
Question 94
GK

Calculate the time period (in seconds) of a sound wave of wavelength 3 m traveling with a speed of 300 m/s.

A
900
B
0.02
C
450
D
0.01
Question 95
GK

Sound is produced by __________ objects.

A
Perpetual
B
Uniform
C
Stable
D
Vibrating
Question 96
GK

___________ constitute the biotic component of the biosphere.

A
Non-living and Living things
B
Living things
C
Minerals
D
Atmosphere
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below is correct? A) France hosted the 2017 World Team Chess Championship. B) In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Amit Hooda played for Bengal Warriors. C) In 2017, LeBron James played for the NBA team New Orleans Pelicans.

A
Only B
B
Only C
C
Both A and B
D
No option is correct
Question 98
GK

In HTML, ___________ pair defines a cell and number of such pairs you use will define the number of cells your row is divided into.In HTML, ___________ pair defines a cell and number of such pairs you use will define the number of cells your row is divided into.

A
<table></table>
B
<tr></tr>
C
<td></td>
D
<th></th>