SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
24 Mar 2018 • Shift 3
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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
AnnexeationsB
AnexationsC
AnnexationsD
AnexeationsQuestion 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. With global warming on A-the rise, we have to do B-save the environment C-every bit that we can to
A
ABCB
ACBC
CABD
BACQuestion 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". Great personalities (has attained) their heights by doing things differently
A
have attainedB
have attainC
have attainingD
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". The cost of a cylinder then (was) about ₹18.
A
isB
areC
wereD
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. Showing poor taste and quality
A
SavourB
PikeC
TackyD
ExquisiteQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Regard something as being due to a cause
A
AdventitiousB
SuperfluousC
IncidentalD
AscribeQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. I can't think straight
A
Accept that the puzzle is too difficult for you.B
Faced with a dilemma.C
Cannot think rationally due to being overwhelmed with emotion.D
Ask for advice on a difficult problem.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Every dog has its day
A
The weakest will become the strongest, that is the cycle of life.B
Everyone will have good luck at some point in their lives.C
Loyalty will not go unrewarded.D
Every person has a talent, and one will discover it one day.Question 9
Comprehension
learn the art __________ using them to the
A
forB
ofC
fromD
offQuestion 10
Comprehension
to develop ___________ muscles
A
thisB
thatC
themD
thoseQuestion 11
Comprehension
expect to cope __________ others of his kind
A
byB
withC
thusD
soQuestion 12
Comprehension
have the proper _____________, good framework
A
proportionalB
proportionallyC
proportionedD
proportionsQuestion 13
Comprehension
In order to reason ____________ it is not merely.
A
correctB
correctionC
correctnessD
correctlyQuestion 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
ExipberamceB
ExuberanceC
AxuberenceD
ExubereanceQuestion 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. Mr. Pattinson said, “I brought a chocolate for you.”
A
Mr. Pattinson brought a chocolate for me.B
Mr. Pattinson said that he had brought a chocolate for me.C
A chocolate was brought by Mr. Pattinson for me.D
Mr. Pattinson said he brought a chocolate for me.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. Someone has collected the papers.
A
The papers have been collected by someone.B
The papers are collected by someone.C
The papers are being collected.D
The papers is collected by someone.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Pablo Picasso P : showed his truly Q : a very young age R : exceptional talent from
A
RQPB
PQRC
PRQD
RPQQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Inquisitive
A
ExamineB
InterrogateC
DigD
IgnoreQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word. Squall
A
WindB
ScreamC
CryD
PeaceQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Fledgling
A
WildB
ApprenticeC
FugitiveD
AncientQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Munificent
A
StingyB
GenerousC
CarefulD
SparseQuestion 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. This is ______ worse than I thought it would be.
A
farB
aboutC
moreD
theQuestion 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. They ______ the storm approaching.
A
seenB
lookedC
admiredD
sawQuestion 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'. The rotational period and the seasoned cycles of Mars are (1)/ similar to those of the Earth, as (2)/is the tilt that produces the seasons. (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'. Writing therapy posit that writing about one's (1)/feelings gradually eases the impact (2)/of emotional trauma. (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. Balance : Mass ∷ ? : ?
A
Speed : OdometerB
Second : TimeC
Thermometer : TemperatureD
Ammeter : WindQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 54 : 135 ∷ 32 : ?
A
90B
80C
65D
74Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. RTK : NPG ∷ XSP : ?
A
TPMB
SOMC
SPLD
TOLQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Ant-InsectB
Sketch pen-StationeryC
Parrot-BirdD
Laptop-ComputerQuestion 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 options.
A
12 - 8B
28 - 24C
66 - 62D
84 - 76Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
RNJB
TPLC
AWSD
EBXQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, according to a dictionary, which word would come at the FIRST position? 1. Packing 2. Panda 3. Painless 4. Pacts 5. Panic
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 60, -52, 44, -36, 28, ?
A
-18B
-12C
-24D
-20Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. L, P, T, ?, B, F, ?
A
X, JB
Y, KC
W, ID
Y, JQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Ankit walks 17 km towards east. He turns left and walks 17 km. He turns left again and walks 24 km to reach point A. What is the straight line distance (in km) between the starting point and point A?
A
13√2B
14√4C
4√2D
11√2Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Surprising
A
RingB
SpringC
NothingD
SunQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “MAID” is written as “13194” and “TEAR” is written as “205118”. How is “OHMS” written in that code language?
A
198135B
6191312C
1213195D
1581319Question 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘×’ represents ‘+’, ‘÷’ represents ‘×’, ‘-’ represents ‘÷’ and ‘+’ represents ‘-’. Find out the answer to the following question. 16 - 2 + 35 × 20 ÷ 2 = ?
A
13B
29C
11D
32Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 14 - 6 × 30 ÷ 10 + 4 = 28
A
and +B
÷ and ×C
× and -D
÷ and -Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 8&4 = 64, 5&8 = 80 and 8&1 = 16, then find the value of 9&9 =?
A
124B
40C
162D
28Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYXXXXXY, XXYXXXXY, XXXYXXXY, XXXXYXXY, XXXXXYXY, __________.
A
YXXXXXXYB
XYXXXXXYC
XXXXXXYYD
XXYXXXXYQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
Two horse drawn wagons start from the same farm. Wagon X travels South for 4.5 km and then turns right and travels for 7.5 km. In the meanwhile, wagon Y travels 9 km North, then 3.5 km West, then 2 km North, then it turns left and travels 4 km. Where is wagon Y with respect to wagon X?
A
6.5 km NorthB
15.5 km NorthC
15.5 km SouthD
6.5 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 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: Some papers are tabloids Statement II: No magazines are papers Conclusion I: No tabloids are magazines Conclusion II: All magazines are tabloids
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 Fashion designers, circle represents Equestrians, triangle represents Campers and square represents Golfers. Which set of letters represents Equestrians who are not Fashion designers?
A
EGB
DEGC
ID
EQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. UPY, QLU, MHQ, IDM, ?
A
FYIB
EYJC
EZID
FZJQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 147, 153, 159, ?, 171, 177
A
161B
164C
168D
165Question 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
(12, 35, 59)B
(16, 47, 79)C
(19, 57, 94)D
(9, 26, 44)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, ‘K’ can be represented by 23, 41, etc., and ‘P’ can be represented by 59, 67, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “NAME”. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 H H C E A 1 M E A B I 2 M L G K E 3 D H M L E 4 C K A B E Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 O S Z O P 6 N W P X W 7 N S R Q Q 8 O P N X V 9 V Z S S T
A
24, 59, 30, 99B
65, 12, 32, 24C
10, 68, 14, 95D
30, 85, 44, 75Question 49
Arithmetic
\(1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{{16}} + \frac{1}{{32}} + \frac{1}{{64}}\) is approximately equal to _________.
A
1.5B
2C
2.5D
3Question 50
Arithmetic
If \(\frac{{2x + 3y}}{{3x - 4y}} = \frac{{11}}{7}\) , then the value of x/y is ________
A
65/19B
68/19C
67/19D
64/19Question 51
Arithmetic
Find the value of \(\sqrt {{{\left( {2x - 5} \right)}^2}} + 2\sqrt {{{\left( {x - 1} \right)}^2}} \) , if 1 < x < 2
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 52
Arithmetic
The pair of equations are 7x + 8ky - 16 = 0 and 14x + 112y - 21 = 0. Find the value of ‘k’ for which the system is inconsistent.
A
2B
3C
5D
7Question 53
Arithmetic
Calculate the Angle BAC if the angle BIC = 125° and ‘I’ be the In-centre of the triangle.
A
50 oB
60 oC
70 oD
80 oQuestion 54
Arithmetic
The point where the triangle forms the right angle in the right-angled triangle is known as the ________.
A
in-centreB
circum-centreC
centroidD
ortho-centreQuestion 55
Arithmetic
A has thrice as much amount as that of B and B has 40% more amount than C. If the average of the amount of all three of them is Rs. 1320, then what amount (in Rs.) A has?
A
2410B
2520C
2250D
3240Question 56
Arithmetic
Marks of two candidates X and Y are in the ratio of 4 : 7. If the marks of X is 140, then what will be the marks of Y?
A
210B
180C
245D
225Question 57
Arithmetic
In what ratio salt costing Rs. 13/kg mixed with another salt costing Rs. 7/ kg to get a mixture costing Rs 9/kg?
A
4 : 7B
3 : 5C
2 : 3D
1 : 2Question 58
Arithmetic
The average age of 8 members of a group is 36 years. The age of the youngest member is 32 years. If we exclude that youngest member from the group, then what will be the average age (in years) of the remaining members?
A
38.5B
42.67C
48.5D
36.57Question 59
Arithmetic
Rs. 10000 is kept at compound interest rate of 18% per annum (compounding annually). If the compounding of interest is done half yearly, then how much more interest (in Rs) will be obtained?
A
243B
324C
81D
162Question 60
Arithmetic
Rahul professes to lose 16% on selling sugar and uses a weight of 680 gm instead of 1 kg. What is the total profit percentage?
A
23.52B
16C
28.57D
19.24Question 61
Arithmetic
Two successive discounts of 5% and 15% are given on a table by Rakesh. If the marked price of the table is Rs. 2000, then what is the value (in Rs) of the discount offered?
A
385B
425C
330D
500Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the square root of (3 - 2√2)/ (3 + 2√2)?
A
3 - 2√2B
3 + 2√2C
1D
17Question 63
Arithmetic
A certain number of men can complete a book in 10 days. If there were three more men, then book could be completed in 2 days less. How many men were there in the beginning?
A
8B
15C
12D
10Question 64
Arithmetic
A boy walking at the speed of 3 km/hr covers a certain distance in 3 hours 40 minutes. If he covers the same distance by cycle in 11 hours, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of cycle?
A
1B
2C
4D
3Question 65
Arithmetic
The least number of elephants are in which sanctuary?
A
CB
DC
GD
BQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total number of elephants in these sanctuaries?
A
4500B
3000C
4000D
3500Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the number of elephants in Sanctuary D is ________ degrees.
A
40B
45C
36D
30Question 68
Arithmetic
If the average area occupied by each elephant in these sanctuaries is 50 sq. km, then what is the total area (in 1000 sq. km) of these sanctuaries?
A
200B
150C
100D
300Question 69
Arithmetic
The area of an equilateral triangle is 36√3 cm 2 . Find its side (in cm).
A
6B
24C
12D
36Question 70
Arithmetic
If the sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 540 o ,then how many sides does it have?
A
6B
8C
5D
9Question 71
Arithmetic
The curved surface area and the diameter of a right circular cylinder are 132 cm 2 and 7 cm respectively. Find its height (in cm).
A
7B
8C
9D
6Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If ∠X = 30 o , then find the value of (cos Z + 1/3).
A
(2 + √3)/2B
(2√2 + √3)/2C
1 + √3D
5/6Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔXYZ measure of angle Y is 90 o . If tan X = 15/8, and XY = 16cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side YZ?
A
34B
30C
15D
14Question 74
GK
Who among the following has classified money in two types on the basis of its nature?
A
John Maynard KeynesB
Adam SmithC
Karl MarxD
Milton FriedmanQuestion 75
GK
SIDO is related to the development of which of the following?
A
Small industryB
Steel industryC
Software industryD
Sugar industryQuestion 76
GK
Bahmani ruler Tajuddin Firuz married the daughter of which of the following Vijayanagara rulers?
A
Harihar IIB
Devaraya IC
Devaraya IID
KrishnadevarayaQuestion 77
GK
In whose reign, the office of the Vakil was abolished?
A
AkbarB
JahangirC
Shah JahanD
AurangzebQuestion 78
GK
Angel Falls is situated on which river?
A
AmazonB
OrinocoC
CaroniD
ParanaQuestion 79
GK
The southern boundary of India's mainland is ________.
A
6 o 4 NB
7 o 4 NC
8 o 4 ND
6 o 8 NQuestion 80
GK
Jain literature is also called as ________.
A
PitakaB
AgamC
KalpaD
SuttQuestion 81
GK
In a bid to boost their bilateral strategic partnership and to increase defence co-operation, India and which of the following countries held their inaugural Foreign Secretaries and Defence Secretaries dialogue in New Delhi on December 12, 2017?
A
JapanB
SingaporeC
AustraliaD
South AfricaQuestion 82
GK
In January 2018, Dr. Vinod Paul became first Indian to be awarded prestigious Ihsan Dogramaci Family Health Foundation Prize by World Health Organisation (WHO). He is a member of ________.
A
NITI AayogB
UPSCC
Lok SabhaD
Rajya SabhaQuestion 83
GK
Nepali language is written in which script?
A
UchenB
TirhutaC
DevanagariD
No option is correct.Question 84
GK
Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A
NaCl has same equivalent weight and molecular weight.B
H 2 SO 4 has same equivalent weight and molecular weight.C
CaCl 2 has same equivalent weight and molecular weight.D
Na 2 SO 4 has same equivalent weight and molecular weightQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following wave CANNOT propagate in a vacuum?
A
X-raysB
Radio wavesC
UV-raysD
Ultrasonic wavesQuestion 86
GK
Which among the following is NOT a level of Government in India? I. Local-level government II. State-level government III. National-level government
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Only IIID
No option is correct.Question 87
GK
The idea of people’s participation in the Panchayati Raj System extends to how many other levels?
A
1B
2C
4D
5Question 88
GK
In sexual reproduction the male gametes are generally ________.
A
Only motileB
Only smallC
Both motile and smallD
Only food storesQuestion 89
GK
Which tissue provides support to plants and also stores food?
A
ParenchymaB
CollenchymaC
SclerenchymaD
AerenchymaQuestion 90
GK
Where was the India’s first ‘All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)’ inaugurated on ‘Ayurveda Day’, 17 th October 2017?
A
MumbaiB
DehradunC
New DelhiD
BangaloreQuestion 91
GK
Which region of India is set to get the country’s first ever ‘Air Dispensary’?
A
Eastern GhatsB
North-Eastern statesC
Coastal plainsD
Jammu and KashmirQuestion 92
GK
Which expert committee has been constituted by Reserve Bank of India to look into the issues relating to classification of bad loans, effectiveness of audits and rising incidents of frauds?
A
Vinay Sheel Oberoi CommitteeB
N. Gopalaswami CommitteeC
Y. H. Malegam CommitteeD
N. Chandrashekhar CommitteeQuestion 93
GK
On 24 January 2018, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a Management Information System (MIS) portal for the ________.
A
Scheme for Adolescent GirlsB
Scheme for Widow womenC
Scheme for Acid attack victimsD
Anganwadi Services Training ProgrammeQuestion 94
GK
What is the heat released by a heating filament rated 24 W when it is kept on for 6 seconds?
A
4B
144C
72D
8Question 95
GK
When the vibrating object moves backwards, it creates a region of low pressure in the medium called ________.
A
ElongationB
PerpetuationC
GyrationD
RarefactionQuestion 96
GK
Many marine animals use ________ dissolved in sea-water to make their shells.
A
AcidsB
AlkalisC
SilicaD
CarbonatesQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Zhansaya Abdumalik won the Chess 2017 Women's World Junior Chess Championship. B) In 2017, Marc Marquez raced in MotoGP for Yamaha. C) Zhu Yuling won the Tennis 2017 Wimbledon Championships Women's Singles.
A
Only AB
Both A and CC
Both B and CD
No option is correct.Question 98
GK
In HTML, ________ attribute is used for merging of two or more adjacent columns.
A
CELLPADDINGB
CELLSPACINGC
ROWSPAND
COLSPAN