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
effluants
B
effluents
C
efluents
D
efluants
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. One major human A- frailty is that most B- people do not want C- to think and act

A
ABC
B
CBA
C
CAB
D
BCA
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'. My brother and I would enjoy (chasing) the butterflies amidst our own simple, innocuous games.

A
chase
B
chased
C
to chasing
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'. We (had) a horseshoe-shaped platform made of clay, but it was destroyed by the rains.

A
have
B
has
C
has had
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. A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill

A
Indubitable
B
Palpable
C
Authentic
D
Charlatan
Question 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
Ephemeral
B
Fugacious
C
Eternity
D
Transitory
Question 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
in
B
into
C
on
D
onto
Question 10
Comprehension

they must be ___________ in the minds of men.

A
discredit
B
discredits
C
discrediting
D
discredited
Question 11
Comprehension

be less efficient _________ the Governments

A
then
B
with
C
than
D
by
Question 12
Comprehension

first brings outer ___________ and success

A
prosperous
B
prosperity
C
prosper
D
prospered
Question 13
Comprehension

flexible organisations ________ democratic Peoples.

A
of
B
for
C
from
D
off
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
Misillaneus
B
Miscellaneous
C
Micillanous
D
Micsellanous
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. 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
RPQ
B
PRQ
C
QPR
D
QRP
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. Gullible

A
Innocent
B
Silly
C
Wise
D
Naive
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. Docile

A
Controllable
B
Opposing
C
Mild
D
Subservient
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. Despicable

A
Hateful
B
Disappointing
C
Creditable
D
Nonchalance
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. Equanimity

A
Anxiety
B
Calm
C
Arousal
D
Upset
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. The Myth of Sisyphus by Camus is ______ popular.

A
often
B
sometimes
C
still
D
enough
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. Rachel ______ to Paris to complete her course.

A
returning
B
would returned
C
will return
D
was return
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'. 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
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'. In personification, inanimate objects (1)/ and abstract notions are spoken of (2)/ as life and intelligent. (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. Grandmother : Female : : ? : ?

A
Father : Male
B
Male : Son
C
Mother : Sister
D
Uncle : Aunt
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 695 : 659 : : 839 : ?

A
392
B
984
C
931
D
893
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. CPR : ERT : : DQS : ?

A
FSU
B
FTU
C
ESV
D
ETV
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
White – Colour
B
Blue – Colour
C
Yellow – Orange
D
Black – Colour
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

A
3 – 6
B
5 – 10
C
7 – 12
D
9 – 18
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
SUWX
B
EGIK
C
LNPR
D
TVXZ
Question 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
54231
B
45231
C
25134
D
35241
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 54, 51, 48, 45, 42, ?

A
38
B
36
C
40
D
39
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. PRQ, NPO, LNM, ?, HJI

A
IJK
B
KMK
C
JLK 
D
JJK
Question 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
Chetan
C
Vyom
D
Gopi
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Moon
B
Most
C
Train
D
Damage
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “ CUDGEL ” is written as “ FYGKHP ”. How is “ DAINTY ” written in that code language?

A
REBAFK
B
GELRWC
C
KUCLEC
D
WCEVCK
Question 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
1
B
15
C
19
D
17
Question 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
29
B
10
C
18
D
22
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYXXXXX, XXYXXXX, XXXYXXX, XXXXYXX, XXXXXYX, _______________.

A
YXXXXXX
B
XYXXXXX
C
XXYXXXX
D
XXXXXXY
Question 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 East
B
10 km West
C
4 km West
D
10 km East
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 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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follow
Question 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
CB
B
AE
C
DF
D
AEGH
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. UPM, BWT, IDA, PKH, ?

A
WPR
B
XPO
C
WRO
D
XRS
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 102, 85, 68, 51, ?

A
34
B
40
C
37
D
31
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
(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
33,78,34,87
B
44,86,43,55
C
14,67,77,96
D
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
10
B
11
C
12
D
13
Question 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
1526
B
1431
C
1485
D
1234
Question 51
Arithmetic

Find the value of n = 3n/2 + 9n/4 + …∞.

A
3
B
1
C
2
D
Infinity
Question 52
Arithmetic

If 2x 2 + 2y 2 = 4a, then find the value of 2a/ (x 2 - a) + 2a/ (y 2 - a).

A
0
B
1
C
a
D
2a
Question 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 < 6
B
a > 6
C
a > 5
D
5
Question 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/6
B
π/3
C
2π/3
D
π/2
Question 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
4250
B
3750
C
3875
D
4475
Question 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 : 21
B
16 : 13
C
8 : 5 
D
45 : 39
Question 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
71
B
46 
C
76
D
91
Question 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
1848
B
1946
C
1812
D
1924
Question 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
16.66
C
14.28 
D
15.42
Question 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 - √3
C
√7 + √5
D
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
36
B
38
C
40
D
45
Question 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 ∶ 50
B
3 ∶ 50
C
4 ∶ 20
D
5 ∶ 20
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which department has the lowest number of employees?

A
C
B
D
C
A
D
B
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of number of employees of department A to that of department F

A
7 : 4
B
5 : 7
C
7 : 5
D
4 : 7
Question 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
800
B
40
C
80
D
400
Question 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
92
B
48
C
46
D
96
Question 70
Arithmetic

The area of a semicircle is 308 cm 2 . Calculate its perimeter (in cm).

A
144
B
49
C
98
D
72
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a sphere of diameter 42 cm.

A
17779
B
36922
C
38808
D
13371
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (2/√3 + tan45°) ?

A
(1 + √6)/√3
B
(2 + √3)/√3
C
4/√3
D
√3 + 2
Question 73
Arithmetic

ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If cot P = 5/12, then what is the value of tan R?

A
5/13
B
5/12
C
13/5
D
13/12
Question 74
GK

Income and consumption are ___________.

A
Directly related
B
Partially related
C
Inversely related
D
Unrelated
Question 75
GK

When was Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) passed?

A
1984
B
1980
C
1986
D
1995
Question 76
GK

Which of the following Neolithic sites gives evidence of trough residence?

A
Burzahom
B
Brahmagiri
C
Chirand
D
Maski
Question 77
GK

Which of the following medieval rulers was called 'Jagat Guru'?

A
Ibrahim Qutbshah
B
Ibrahim Adilshah II
C
Akbar
D
Malik Ambar
Question 78
GK

Which port is located at the northern end of the Panama Canal?

A
Panama
B
Colone
C
Gatun
D
Miraflores
Question 79
GK

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

A
Jog - Karnataka
B
Papanasham - Himachal Pradesh
C
Dhuandhar - Madhya Pradesh
D
Hundru - Jharkhand
Question 80
GK

The term "Anuvrata" is associated to which religion?

A
Mahayana Buddhism
B
Hiragana Buddhism
C
Jainism
D
Lokayata sect
Question 81
GK

World's first green Islamic bond was issued by which of the following countries?

A
Indonesia
B
Malaysia
C
Saudi Arabia
D
Iraq
Question 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 Egoyan
B
Robin Campillo
C
Vivian Qu
D
Nahuel Perez Biscayart
Question 83
GK

The international border of Myanmar is the longest with which of the following countries?

A
India
B
Bangladesh
C
Laos
D
China
Question 84
GK

Isotones have always ______.

A
Same number of protons
B
Same atomic number
C
Same number of neutron
D
Same number of proton and same number of neutron
Question 85
GK

Atomic bomb is based on which of the following principle?

A
Nuclear fusion
B
Nuclear fission
C
Natural radioactivity
D
All options are correct
Question 86
GK

The ______ is a key factor in making the Gram Panchayat play its role and to be responsible.

A
Secretary
B
Gram Sabha
C
Only Sarpanch
D
Block Development officer
Question 87
GK

In India, who appoints ministers at state level?

A
The President of India
B
Governor of that state
C
Chief Minister of that state
D
Prime Minister of India
Question 88
GK

The terminal part of the carpel in a flower, which may be sticky is ______.

A
Ovary
B
Style
C
Stigma
D
Anther
Question 89
GK

Which chemical is present in the cells of cork of tree which makes them impervious to gases and water?

A
Cellulose
B
Suberin
C
Pectin
D
Lignin
Question 90
GK

In December 2017, Indian Railways announced to equip all trains with Bio-Toilets by ______.

A
December 2018
B
March 2019
C
December 2019
D
March 2018
Question 91
GK

Artificial Intelligent robot named Shelley developed by the MIT media lab writes which type of stories

A
Love
B
Action
C
Drama
D
Horror
Question 92
GK

In November 2017, RBI simplified ‘FEMA’ by putting all amendments under one notification. What does ‘E’ stand for in ‘FEMA’

A
Enterprise
B
Exchange
C
Evaluate
D
Estate
Question 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 India
B
Skill India
C
Digital India
D
Accessible India
Question 94
GK

Find the current (in A) when a charge of 1200C flows in 6 seconds.

A
7200
B
200
C
100
D
3600
Question 95
GK

In a ________ wave particles of the medium vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

A
Longitudinal
B
Rolling
C
Transverse
D
Field
Question 96
GK

The polar ice-caps are made of ________ water.

A
Saline
B
Salt
C
Sour
D
Fresh
Question 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 A
B
Only B
C
Both A and B
D
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>