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
IncommunicabalB
IncommunicableC
IncomunicableD
IncomunicabalQuestion 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
ACBB
BACC
ABCD
CBAQuestion 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 billedB
Has being billedC
Has been billD
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". I worry that social media (is killing) creativity.
A
Is killedB
Are killedC
Was killsD
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. Very little or not sufficient
A
ScantB
DelugeC
PlethoraD
SurfeitQuestion 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
LacerationB
TerminationC
CessationD
DesistanceQuestion 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 somethingD
Advice someone to be more practical in an effort to tackle a problem.Question 9
Comprehension
Mere assertion _____________ the leaders seems
A
WithB
ByC
ToD
AtQuestion 10
Comprehension
find this blind _____________ of illogical ideas
A
AcceptanceB
AcceptC
AcceptorD
AcceptantQuestion 11
Comprehension
solemnly and _____________. Particularly in the
A
AuthoritativelyB
AuthoritativeC
AuthorityD
AuthoritiesQuestion 12
Comprehension
ideas are accepted _________ dispute or examination,
A
WithinB
NotC
WithoutD
ByQuestion 13
Comprehension
absurd ideas _________ truth, providing
A
AsB
LikeC
SuchD
JustQuestion 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
EncouragementB
AncouragementC
EncouragemantD
EncourragemaentQuestion 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
PQRB
QRPC
RPQD
QPRQuestion 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
SatisyB
EnchantC
DisappointD
PamperQuestion 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
ExpensiveB
HighC
CruelD
ModestQuestion 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
UpriseB
InsignificanceC
PresentD
PriorityQuestion 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
InvalidB
EffectiveC
InconclusiveD
UnlikelyQuestion 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
OnB
ToC
AroundD
ThroughQuestion 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
InB
ButC
WhileD
WithQuestion 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
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 'No Error'. Playing sports and doing any form (1)/ of physical activity can trigger (2)/ the production of endorphins. (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. Tyre : Car : : ? : ?
A
Cart : TyreB
Clock : ArcC
House : RoomD
Chapter : BookQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 41 : 123 : : ? : ?
A
31 : 93B
23 : 75C
29 : 95D
13 : 45Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. GPQ : ENO : : LNM : ?
A
IKJB
JLKC
MOND
OQPQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
WaterfallB
AquariumC
RiverD
SeaQuestion 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 – 60B
74 – 70C
18 – 16D
34 – 32Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
VUTSB
RQPOC
NMKJD
IHGFQuestion 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
ExpirationB
ExplosionC
ExposedD
ExposingQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 91, 109, 145, 199, 271, 361, ?
A
521B
469C
432D
420Question 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
MPB
NPC
MND
PKQuestion 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
66B
63C
51D
78Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Commissioner
A
CommonB
SomeC
MissD
TrainerQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “INDUCE” is written as “MRHYGI”. How is “DEFECT” written in that code language?
A
XGIRIBB
BLKTKCC
HIJIGXD
RFGAGBQuestion 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
46B
8C
30D
49Question 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
18B
12C
8D
6Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ZWXYXYXY, XWZYXYXY, XYZWXYXY, XYXWZYXY, XYXYZWXY, _________.
A
XYXYXYXYB
ZWXYXYXYC
XYXYXWZYD
XWZYXYXYQuestion 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 NorthB
5 km SouthC
5 km NorthD
3 km SouthQuestion 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 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 Event planners, circle represents Illustrators, triangle represents Game and square represents Indians. Which set of letters represents Event planners who are Games?
A
BEB
KABC
BD
ADQuestion 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
LFPB
MEDC
LEQD
MFQQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 57, 52, 45, 36, 25, ?
A
14B
12C
15D
17Question 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, 88B
42, 43, 98, 13C
14, 95, 13, 58D
11, 78, 20, 87Question 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
4B
5C
6D
7Question 51
Arithmetic
If \(\frac{{\sqrt {x + 5} + \sqrt x }}{{\sqrt {x + 5} - \sqrt x }}\) = 5 then find the value of ‘x’
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
9B
19C
38D
42Question 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 angledB
obtuse angledC
acute angledD
All are incorrectQuestion 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
250B
200C
150D
75Question 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
1008B
924C
1102D
1218Question 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 : 25B
51 : 32C
46 : 45D
34 : 25Question 58
Arithmetic
Average of 9 consecutive natural numbers is 41. What is the largest among these numbers?
A
37B
44C
46D
45Question 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
12.5B
8C
10D
15Question 60
Arithmetic
If the cost price of a table is 62% of the selling price, then what is the profit percentage?
A
43.42B
37.45C
61.29D
71.35Question 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
63.8B
95C
85D
74.6Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\frac{{\sqrt[4]{{16}} + \sqrt[4]{{625}}}}{{\sqrt[4]{{256}}}}?\)
A
1.75B
1.25C
1.6D
1.5Question 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
36B
39C
42D
34Question 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
138B
142C
156D
176Question 65
Arithmetic
In which age do teenagers spend the least number of hours watching TV?
A
17B
15C
13D
18Question 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of hours per day spent in watching TV by 14 year olds and 18 year olds?
A
7 : 3B
3 : 7C
5 : 7D
7 : 5Question 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
25.5B
25C
21D
22.5Question 69
Arithmetic
The area of an equilateral triangle is 9√3 cm 2 . Find its side (in cm).
A
3B
6C
12D
18Question 70
Arithmetic
The area of a circle is 38.5 cm 2 . Find its diameter (in cm).
A
7B
14C
10D
20Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 7 cm.
A
105.5B
99C
77D
115.5Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If ∠Z = 30 o , then find the value of (cos X – 1/√3).
A
3/2B
1 – √2C
(4 – √3)/2√3D
(√3 – 2)/2√3Question 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
1.5B
1.7C
2D
2.5Question 74
GK
Participatory Notes (PNs) are associated with which one of the following?
A
Consolidated Fund of IndiaB
Foreign Institutional InvestorsC
United Nations Development ProgrammeD
Unemployment Related IndexQuestion 75
GK
In which of the following years was the Food Corporation of India (FCI) set up?
A
1955B
1960C
1965D
1970Question 76
GK
The word monsoon refers to __________.
A
blowing of wind in one direction alwaysB
blowing of wind swiftlyC
blowing of wind slowlyD
Changing the direction of windsQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following cities is NOT situated on the bank of river Ganga?
A
KanpurB
PatnaC
VaranasiD
LucknowQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following Harappan sites used mud-bricks in ample for the construction of houses?
A
MohenjodaroB
HarappaC
KalibanganD
ChanhudaroQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following newspapers is NOT related to ‘Madan Mohan Malaviya’?
A
LeaderB
ComradeC
HindustanD
AbhyudayaQuestion 80
GK
Who is considered the first real founder of Jainism?
A
ParshwanathB
RishabhdevaC
NeminathD
ArishtanemiQuestion 81
GK
The 7th International Ground Water Conference was hosted by which country from December 11 to 13, 2017?
A
ChinaB
IndiaC
South AfricaD
AustraliaQuestion 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 PerrosB
SwanC
KupalD
Birds are singing in KigaliQuestion 83
GK
In which year Pakistan became a federal republic?
A
1948B
1956C
1971D
1975Question 84
GK
Which of the following element has the highest electronegativity?
A
FluorineB
SodiumC
ChlorineD
OxygenQuestion 85
GK
Bohr’s model is related to which of the following?
A
Plum pudding modelB
Nuclear theoryC
The concept of quantization of energyD
Dual nature of the electronQuestion 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 IB
Only IIC
Both I and IID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 87
GK
In India, Financial Emergency can be extended for what maximum duration?
A
Six monthsB
Nine monthsC
Two yearsD
Indefinite periodQuestion 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
RegenerationB
BuddingC
Spore formationD
No option is correct.Question 89
GK
Which meristem increases the length of the stems and the roots?
A
Apical meristemB
Lateral meristemC
Intercalary meristemD
Nodal meristemQuestion 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. 5,00,000B
Rs. 7,50,000C
Rs. 10,50,000D
Rs. 12,50,000Question 91
GK
Which type of battery is used in the world’s first fully electric cargo ship launched by China?
A
Zinc-carbon batteryB
Lithium-ion batteryC
Zinc-air batteryD
Lead-acid batteryQuestion 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. 4000B
Rs. 5000C
Rs. 10,000D
Rs. 15,000Question 93
GK
On 27 January 2018, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched which initiative for Women Health and Hygiene?
A
Stree SwabhimanB
Mahila SwabhimanC
Nari SwabhimanD
Nari ShaktiQuestion 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
900B
0.02C
450D
0.01Question 95
GK
Sound is produced by __________ objects.
A
PerpetualB
UniformC
StableD
VibratingQuestion 96
GK
___________ constitute the biotic component of the biosphere.
A
Non-living and Living thingsB
Living thingsC
MineralsD
AtmosphereQuestion 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 BB
Only CC
Both A and BD
No option is correctQuestion 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>