SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
24 Mar 2018 • Shift 2
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Question 1
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelled. Select the correctly spelled word.
A
effluantsB
effluentsC
efluentsD
efluantsQuestion 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. One major human A- frailty is that most B- people do not want C- to think and act
A
ABCB
CBAC
CABD
BCAQuestion 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'. My brother and I would enjoy (chasing) the butterflies amidst our own simple, innocuous games.
A
chaseB
chasedC
to chasingD
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'. We (had) a horseshoe-shaped platform made of clay, but it was destroyed by the rains.
A
haveB
hasC
has hadD
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. A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill
A
IndubitableB
PalpableC
AuthenticD
CharlatanQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Infinite or unending time
A
EphemeralB
FugaciousC
EternityD
TransitoryQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Pass the buck
A
Pass a person by awarding a few grace marks.B
Borrow small amounts of money from your friends.C
Offer help even without the other person asking for it.D
Shift the responsibility for something to someone else.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. It's not rocket science
A
A task so difficult that it has a slim chance of success.B
Speak in jargon that is not understandable by laymen.C
Used to say that you do not think that something is very difficult to do or to understand.D
Refuse something that someone wants on a false pretext.Question 9
Comprehension
East and West, and, _________ order that their germs
A
inB
intoC
onD
ontoQuestion 10
Comprehension
they must be ___________ in the minds of men.
A
discreditB
discreditsC
discreditingD
discreditedQuestion 11
Comprehension
be less efficient _________ the Governments
A
thenB
withC
thanD
byQuestion 12
Comprehension
first brings outer ___________ and success
A
prosperousB
prosperityC
prosperD
prosperedQuestion 13
Comprehension
flexible organisations ________ democratic Peoples.
A
ofB
forC
fromD
offQuestion 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
MisillaneusB
MiscellaneousC
MicillanousD
MicsellanousQuestion 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. She says, “She wants to buy this dress.”
A
She said she want to buy this dress.B
She wanted to buy this dress, she said.C
She said that she wants to buy this dress.D
She says that she wants to buy this dress.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. The students will learn the equations.
A
The equations are learned by the students.B
The equation is learn by them.C
The equations will be learnt by the students.D
The equations by the students will be learned.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The seismic-reflection P : important tool in the Q : method is the most R : search of petroleum reserves
A
RPQB
PRQC
QPRD
QRPQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Gullible
A
InnocentB
SillyC
WiseD
NaiveQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Docile
A
ControllableB
OpposingC
MildD
SubservientQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Despicable
A
HatefulB
DisappointingC
CreditableD
NonchalanceQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Equanimity
A
AnxietyB
CalmC
ArousalD
UpsetQuestion 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. The Myth of Sisyphus by Camus is ______ popular.
A
oftenB
sometimesC
stillD
enoughQuestion 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. Rachel ______ to Paris to complete her course.
A
returningB
would returnedC
will returnD
was returnQuestion 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'. A woodpecker hammering away at a tree experiences (1)/ forces in to 1,400 times that of (2)/Earth's gravity, or 1,400 G's. (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'. In personification, inanimate objects (1)/ and abstract notions are spoken of (2)/ as life and intelligent. (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. Grandmother : Female : : ? : ?
A
Father : MaleB
Male : SonC
Mother : SisterD
Uncle : AuntQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 695 : 659 : : 839 : ?
A
392B
984C
931D
893Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. CPR : ERT : : DQS : ?
A
FSUB
FTUC
ESVD
ETVQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
White – ColourB
Blue – ColourC
Yellow – OrangeD
Black – ColourQuestion 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
A
3 – 6B
5 – 10C
7 – 12D
9 – 18Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
SUWXB
EGIKC
LNPRD
TVXZQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Whimper 2. Where 3. Wherever 4. Wedding 5. Wednesday
A
54231B
45231C
25134D
35241Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 54, 51, 48, 45, 42, ?
A
38B
36C
40D
39Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. PRQ, NPO, LNM, ?, HJI
A
IJKB
KMKC
JLK D
JJKQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Six family members Pankaj, Gopi, Chetan, Dinesh, Akash and Vyom are standing around a circular table. Gopi is between Vyom and Chetan. Pankaj is between Akash and Dinesh. Vyom is to the immediate right of Dinesh. Who is opposite to Dinesh?
A
Pankaj B
ChetanC
VyomD
GopiQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. DEMONSTRATION
A
MoonB
MostC
TrainD
DamageQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “ CUDGEL ” is written as “ FYGKHP ”. How is “ DAINTY ” written in that code language?
A
REBAFKB
GELRWCC
KUCLECD
WCEVCKQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '×' represents '+', '÷' represents '×', '-' represents '÷' and '+' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 15 × 4 ÷ 35 - 70 + 16 = ?
A
1B
15C
19D
17Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 15 × 12 + 40 ÷ 40 - 6 = 21
A
+ and ×B
+ and ÷C
and +D
÷ and ×Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 7 % 8 = 30, 4 % 3 = 14 and 4 % 9 = 26, then find the value of 1 % 8 = ?
A
29B
10C
18D
22Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYXXXXX, XXYXXXX, XXXYXXX, XXXXYXX, XXXXXYX, _______________.
A
YXXXXXXB
XYXXXXXC
XXYXXXXD
XXXXXXYQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
Abhay and Chintan are riding their motorcycles. They start from the same point. Abhay rides 7 km North, then turns to his left and rides 4 km. In the meanwhile, Chintan rides 6 km West, then turns North and rides 7 km, then turns to his left and rides 8 km. Where is Abhay with respect to Chintan?
A
4 km EastB
10 km WestC
4 km WestD
10 km EastQuestion 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 cells are chargers Statement II: All batteries are cells Conclusion I: Some chargers are batteries Conclusion II: All batteries are chargers
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
In the following figure, rectangle represents Doctors, circle represents Essayists, triangle represents Cooks and square represents Europeans. Which set of letters represents Essayists who are not Cooks?
A
CBB
AEC
DFD
AEGHQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. UPM, BWT, IDA, PKH, ?
A
WPRB
XPOC
WROD
XRSQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 102, 85, 68, 51, ?
A
34B
40C
37D
31Question 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
(8, 23, 15)B
(17, 52, 33)C
(12, 35, 23) D
(15, 44, 29)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 ‘A’ can be represented by 20, 41 etc and ‘T’ can be represented by 89, 85 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘CORN’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 A J I A J 1 H I M E C 2 A K I I B 3 L J J H E 4 M A B J F Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 R V V S P 6 W S O O X 7 S S R Z V 8 T Y Z Y T 9 P N Q S S
A
33,78,34,87B
44,86,43,55C
14,67,77,96D
22,98,43,79 Question 49
Arithmetic
The sum of two numbers is 7 and the sum of their squares is 23, their product is equal to:
A
10B
11C
12D
13Question 50
Arithmetic
The difference between two numbers is 1146. When we divide the larger number by smaller we get 4 as quotient and 6 as remainder. Find the larger number.
A
1526B
1431C
1485D
1234Question 51
Arithmetic
Find the value of n = 3n/2 + 9n/4 + …∞.
A
3B
1C
2D
InfinityQuestion 52
Arithmetic
If 2x 2 + 2y 2 = 4a, then find the value of 2a/ (x 2 - a) + 2a/ (y 2 - a).
A
0B
1C
aD
2aQuestion 53
Arithmetic
Choose the CORRECT option if the two sides of a triangle are of length 4 cm and 10 cm and the length of its third side is a cm.
A
a < 6B
a > 6C
a > 5D
5Question 54
Arithmetic
An isosceles triangle ABC has sides AB = AC. If side BA is produced to D in such a manner that AC = AD. Then what will be the measure of angle BCD?
A
π/6B
π/3C
2π/3D
π/2Question 55
Arithmetic
Rahul’s salary is 40% more than Mohit’s salary. If Rahul’s salary is increased by 60% and Mohit’s salary is decreased by 20%, then Rahul’s salary will be how much percentage of Mohit’s salary?
A
280%B
100%C
105%D
64%Question 56
Arithmetic
Rs. 7750 is divided among X, Y and Z such that 3 times of X’s share is equal to 5 times of Y’s share which is equal to 2 times of Z’s share. What is the share (in Rs) of Z?
A
4250B
3750C
3875D
4475Question 57
Arithmetic
Lokesh starts a business with Rs. 240000. After 3 months Vishal joins him with Rs. 210000. At the end of the year what will be the ratio of their profits?
A
32 : 21B
16 : 13C
8 : 5 D
45 : 39Question 58
Arithmetic
The average weight of two players P and Q of a football team is 38 kg. The average weight of P, Q and their coach T is 49 kg. What is the weight (in kg) of coach?
A
71B
46 C
76D
91Question 59
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 1200 amounts to Rs. 1740 in 3 years at simple interest. If rate of interest is increased by 3%, then what will be the new amount (in Rs)?
A
1848B
1946C
1812D
1924Question 60
Arithmetic
If cost price of an article is 75% of its selling price, then what will be the profit percentage?
A
23.47% B
25%C
33.33%D
20%Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of an article is 10/7 of the cost price and the selling price of that article is 4/5 of the marked price. What is the profit percentage?
A
17.24 B
16.66C
14.28 D
15.42Question 62
Arithmetic
If x = [1/ (√5 + √3)], y = [1/ (√7 + √5)] and z = [1/ (√7 + √3)], then what is the value of (x + y + z)?
A
3/4(√7 - √3)B
√5 - √3C
√7 + √5D
1/2(√7 + √3)Question 63
Arithmetic
50 men can complete a work in 28 days. They started the work together, but at the end of each 10th day, 10 men left the job. The work was completed in how many days?
A
36B
38C
40D
45Question 64
Arithmetic
The distance between places U and V is 1008 km. An express train leaves place U at 9 : 00 a.m. and runs at a speed of 126 km/hr. The train stops on the way for 20 minutes. At what time (in p.m.) the train will reach at the place V?
A
6 ∶ 50B
3 ∶ 50C
4 ∶ 20D
5 ∶ 20Question 65
Arithmetic
Which department has the lowest number of employees?
A
CB
DC
AD
BQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of number of employees of department A to that of department F
A
7 : 4B
5 : 7C
7 : 5D
4 : 7Question 67
Arithmetic
The number of employees of department G are greater than those of department C by ___________.
A
42.8% B
75%C
150% D
84.2% Question 68
Arithmetic
If the average compensation of an employee of department A is Rs 40,000 per month, then what is the total compensation (in Rs lakhs) of all employees of department A per month?
A
800B
40C
80D
400Question 69
Arithmetic
If the length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 8 cm and 17 cm respectively, then find its perimeter (in cm).
A
92B
48C
46D
96Question 70
Arithmetic
The area of a semicircle is 308 cm 2 . Calculate its perimeter (in cm).
A
144B
49C
98D
72Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a sphere of diameter 42 cm.
A
17779B
36922C
38808D
13371Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (2/√3 + tan45°) ?
A
(1 + √6)/√3B
(2 + √3)/√3C
4/√3D
√3 + 2Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If cot P = 5/12, then what is the value of tan R?
A
5/13B
5/12C
13/5D
13/12Question 74
GK
Income and consumption are ___________.
A
Directly relatedB
Partially relatedC
Inversely relatedD
UnrelatedQuestion 75
GK
When was Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) passed?
A
1984B
1980C
1986D
1995Question 76
GK
Which of the following Neolithic sites gives evidence of trough residence?
A
BurzahomB
BrahmagiriC
ChirandD
MaskiQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following medieval rulers was called 'Jagat Guru'?
A
Ibrahim QutbshahB
Ibrahim Adilshah IIC
AkbarD
Malik AmbarQuestion 78
GK
Which port is located at the northern end of the Panama Canal?
A
PanamaB
ColoneC
GatunD
MirafloresQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
A
Jog - KarnatakaB
Papanasham - Himachal PradeshC
Dhuandhar - Madhya PradeshD
Hundru - JharkhandQuestion 80
GK
The term "Anuvrata" is associated to which religion?
A
Mahayana BuddhismB
Hiragana BuddhismC
JainismD
Lokayata sectQuestion 81
GK
World's first green Islamic bond was issued by which of the following countries?
A
IndonesiaB
MalaysiaC
Saudi ArabiaD
IraqQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following won the best actor award in the 48 th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), organized in November 2017 at Panji, Goa?
A
Atom EgoyanB
Robin CampilloC
Vivian QuD
Nahuel Perez BiscayartQuestion 83
GK
The international border of Myanmar is the longest with which of the following countries?
A
IndiaB
BangladeshC
LaosD
ChinaQuestion 84
GK
Isotones have always ______.
A
Same number of protonsB
Same atomic numberC
Same number of neutronD
Same number of proton and same number of neutronQuestion 85
GK
Atomic bomb is based on which of the following principle?
A
Nuclear fusionB
Nuclear fissionC
Natural radioactivityD
All options are correctQuestion 86
GK
The ______ is a key factor in making the Gram Panchayat play its role and to be responsible.
A
SecretaryB
Gram SabhaC
Only SarpanchD
Block Development officerQuestion 87
GK
In India, who appoints ministers at state level?
A
The President of IndiaB
Governor of that stateC
Chief Minister of that stateD
Prime Minister of IndiaQuestion 88
GK
The terminal part of the carpel in a flower, which may be sticky is ______.
A
OvaryB
StyleC
StigmaD
AntherQuestion 89
GK
Which chemical is present in the cells of cork of tree which makes them impervious to gases and water?
A
CelluloseB
SuberinC
PectinD
LigninQuestion 90
GK
In December 2017, Indian Railways announced to equip all trains with Bio-Toilets by ______.
A
December 2018B
March 2019C
December 2019D
March 2018Question 91
GK
Artificial Intelligent robot named Shelley developed by the MIT media lab writes which type of stories
A
LoveB
ActionC
DramaD
HorrorQuestion 92
GK
In November 2017, RBI simplified ‘FEMA’ by putting all amendments under one notification. What does ‘E’ stand for in ‘FEMA’
A
EnterpriseB
ExchangeC
EvaluateD
EstateQuestion 93
GK
Under which campaign the Government had launched 100 accessible website of various State Government/UTs on 19 January, 2018 for divyangjans?
A
Make in IndiaB
Skill IndiaC
Digital IndiaD
Accessible IndiaQuestion 94
GK
Find the current (in A) when a charge of 1200C flows in 6 seconds.
A
7200B
200C
100D
3600Question 95
GK
In a ________ wave particles of the medium vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
A
LongitudinalB
RollingC
TransverseD
FieldQuestion 96
GK
The polar ice-caps are made of ________ water.
A
SalineB
SaltC
SourD
FreshQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Georgia hosted the 2017 U-18 Baseball World Cup. B) In 2017, Jamie Vardy played for the Premier League team Manchester United.
A
Only AB
Only BC
Both A and BD
No option is correct.Question 98
GK
In HTML, ___________ tag is used to construct drop-down list boxes and scrolling list boxes.
A
<SELECT>B
<OPTION>C
<TEXTAREA>D
<INPUT>