SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
25 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
revarberateB
reverberateC
reverbereteD
revarbereteQuestion 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. In the entire A: process of discoveries B: and development, ethics C: was exiled
A
CBAB
ABCC
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". The greeting card (also reducing) the need to sit down and write loving messages to our dear ones.
A
has also reduceB
had also reduceC
has also reducedD
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". By the time we set out, the sun (sit) pretty in the blue sky.
A
was sittingB
had sittingC
was sitD
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. Relating to the study of the nature of god and religious belief
A
ScepticismB
AtheismC
ImpietyD
TheologicalQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly
A
BaseB
SanctityC
VileD
HeinousQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. The tail is wagging the dog
A
A situation where a small good thing makes everyone happy.B
The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation.C
A person who is always happy to meet you.D
Even smaller tasks become important if the whole project is to succeed.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Cut corners
A
Remove the sharp edges now if you don’t want to get hurt later.B
One has to sacrifice to achieve one's goals.C
Even a coward when cornered musters strength to fight back.D
Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money.Question 9
Comprehension
indeed the ____________-ever such iceberg,
A
bigB
biggerC
biggestD
the bigQuestion 10
Comprehension
shelf, now __________ official iceberg
A
aB
anC
theD
onceQuestion 11
Comprehension
and 300 feet ________. By January 2017
A
widthB
lengthC
breadthD
wideQuestion 12
Comprehension
was growing _________. By 2016 the
A
steadilyB
steadyC
insteadD
instead ofQuestion 13
Comprehension
Administration (NASA) working _______ satellite data tracking
A
besidesB
alongC
byD
withQuestion 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
CeilingB
CielingC
CeelingD
CrileingQuestion 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. “My hour has come.” thought the king.
A
The king thought that his hour had come.B
His hour had come thought the king.C
The king thought that his hour had came.D
The king wondered if his hour has come.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 fans invited the cricketer.
A
The cricketer was invited by the fans.B
The cricketer received an invitation by the fans.C
The cricketer is invited by the fans.D
The cricketer was invite by the fans.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Climatic information can P : be obtained through an Q : in tree growth R : understanding of changes
A
PQRB
RPQC
PRQD
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. Effervescent
A
BouncyB
LivelyC
StaleD
ResilientQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Vanguard
A
ForefrontB
FollowerC
LeaderD
PioneerQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Reminisce
A
RememberB
DiscoverC
ForgetD
HangQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Repugnance
A
EsteemB
RespectC
AversionD
SympathyQuestion 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 many ______ of Dalhousie have made it popular among tourists.
A
signsB
attractionsC
entertainmentD
disadvantagesQuestion 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. This is Hrithik Roshan’s autograph, ______?
A
hasn’t itB
hasn’t heC
isn’t itD
isn’t heQuestion 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 truth is that when people seeing you zoned into your work and (1)/ in harmony with yourself, (2)/ they come to distract you. (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'. The excessive use of pesticides (1)/ has negatively (2)/ effected soil output. (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. School : Education ∷ ? : ?
A
Scalpel : TeacherB
Hospital : TreatmentC
Teacher : SchoolD
Class : CollegeQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 5 : 125 ∷ 7 : ?
A
343B
512C
243D
729Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. BGR : CIU ∷ HCY : ?
A
IFCB
IEBC
JECD
JFBQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Cup – TeaB
Jug – WaterC
Bowl – CurdD
Pen – ButterQuestion 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 alternatives.
A
25 – 21B
39 – 35C
51 – 47D
93 – 87Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
CGJB
IMQC
OSWD
JNRQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Tolerate 2. Toddle 3. Toast 4. Toilet 5. Tiring
A
51423B
53241C
25143D
52143Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 18, 37, 76, 155, 314, ?
A
633B
628C
537D
528Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. HJRN, JMTQ, LPVT, NSXW, ?
A
QWYYB
QVAAC
PVZZD
PVYZQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Raman remembers that his marriage is before 20th July and after 13th July. His mother remembers that Raman’s marriage is after 16th July. His father remembers that Raman’s marriage is before 19th July. On which date of July is Raman’s marriage?
A
15 or 16B
17 or 18C
15 or 16 or 17D
14 or 15 or 16Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. PREMONITION
A
MoonB
MoreC
MoveD
NoteQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “PILOW” is written as “49352” and “TRAIN” is written as “78691”. How is “PRAWN” written in that code language?
A
97816B
69832C
48621D
29647Question 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '×' represents '+', '÷' represents '×', '-' represents '÷' and '+' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 9 × 18 ÷ 5 - 90 + 8 = ?
A
35B
11C
15D
2Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 24 + 4 - 20 ÷ 9 × 5 = 31
A
and +B
÷ and ×C
× and -D
+ and ÷Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 5 # 5 = -25, -4 # 3 = 12 and 3 # 3 = -9, then find the value of 4 # 5 = ?
A
49B
-56C
-17D
-20Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? BBAAAAA, ABBAAAA, AABBAAA, AAABBAA, AAAABBA, ___________.
A
BBAAAAAB
AABBAAAC
AAAAABBD
ABBAAAAQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
Chand and Dhyan start from the same point. Chand walks 105 m North, then turns East and walks 55 m, then turns to his right and walks 75 m. At the same time, Dhyan walks 45 m South, then turns to his left and walks 55 m. Where is Chand now with respect to the position of Dhyan?
A
135 m NorthB
75 m NorthC
75 m SouthD
135 m 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 atvariance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statement I: Some burgers are fast foods Statement II: Some sandwiches are burgers Conclusion I: No fast foods are sandwiches Conclusion II: Some fast foods are burgers
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 rectangle represents Opticians, circle represents Art critics, triangle represents Riders and square represents Boxers, which set of letters represents Art critics who are not Riders?
A
BLEFB
IJC
CHDGD
EDGJQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. CPI, AME, YJA, WGW, ?
A
UCTB
VDTC
VCSD
UDSQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 44, 40, 36, ?, 28, 24
A
30B
32C
34D
29Question 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
(12, 35, 23)C
(15, 44, 31)D
(17, 50, 33)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 row and next by its column, for example, ‘F’ can be represented by 14, 31 etc., and ‘U’ can be represented by 86, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “SACK”. MATRIX – I MATRIX – II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 F C I L H 5 R P Z R V 1 K E A D F 6 S O P Y T 2 M C F M E 7 W N Q V P 3 G F M M E 8 X U O O Z 4 M E K E C 9 W P U W Q
A
97, 12, 21, 42B
65, 12, 21, 42C
30, 55, 42, 68D
12, 77, 21, 68Question 49
Arithmetic
If a number 6573547x45 is divisible by 9, then find the value of x.
A
7B
0C
8D
6Question 50
Arithmetic
Calculate the value of \(\frac{{\left( {59881{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}59881 - 49681{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}49681} \right)}}{{10200}}\)
A
110956B
109562C
109652D
109662Question 51
Arithmetic
If \({\left( {\frac{5}{7}} \right)^{4{\rm{x}}}}{\left( {\frac{7}{5}} \right)^{3{\rm{x}} - 1}}{\rm{}} = {\rm{}}{\left( {\frac{7}{5}} \right)^8}\) , then find the value of x which satisfies the equation.
A
-1B
-9C
1D
9Question 52
Arithmetic
If \(\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^{32}} - 1}}{{{{\rm{x}}^{16}}}}{\rm{}} = {\rm{}}5\) then find the value of \(\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^{96}} - 1}}{{{{\rm{x}}^{48}}}}\)
A
40B
70C
140D
180Question 53
Arithmetic
If the length of the transverse tangent is 8 cm, then calculate the centre distance (in cm) of the two circles with radii 7 cm and 3 cm.
A
√100B
6C
√164D
√48Question 54
Arithmetic
Calculate the value of ∠OBC + ∠BAC, if O is the circum centre of the triangle ABC inscribed in the circle.
A
60 oB
90 oC
120 oD
130 oQuestion 55
Arithmetic
Weight of A and B are in the ratio 11 : 8. A’s weight increases by 40% and the total weight of A and B increases by 30%. What is the percentage increase in the B’s weight?
A
10.25B
16.25C
12.5D
18.75Question 56
Arithmetic
The income of S, T and U are in the ratio of 7 : 9 : 6 and their expenses in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 3. If S saves Rs 2000 out of an income of Rs 14000, then what will be the saving (in Rs) of T?
A
2400B
1500C
3000D
2000Question 57
Arithmetic
A mixture contains acid and water in the ratio of 7 : 3. If 4 litres of water is added to it, then the ratio of acid and water becomes 7 : 4. What is the quantity (in litres) of acid in the mixture?
A
28B
22C
20D
32Question 58
Arithmetic
What will be the average of the first 7 positive odd numbers divisible by 5?
A
45B
35C
40D
32Question 59
Arithmetic
The simple interest on a sum is 7/8 of the principal for 5 years. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?
A
15B
17.5C
14D
22.5Question 60
Arithmetic
If A purchase 9 chairs for Rs. 5 and sells all the chairs at the rate of 5 chairs for Rs. 9, then what will be the profit percentage?
A
212B
224C
248D
194Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of a pen is Rs. 3000. The shopkeeper gives two successive discounts of 15% and a% to the customer. If the customer pays Rs. 2142 fourth pen, then what is the value (in percentage) of a?
A
16B
14C
18D
17Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\sqrt {1054 + \sqrt {196} + \sqrt {169} + \sqrt {64} } {\rm{\;}}?\)
A
33B
37C
29D
31Question 63
Arithmetic
X and Y undertook to do a piece of work for Rs 5400. X alone could do this work in 18 days and Y alone could do this work in 24 days. With the assistance of Z they finished the work in 8 days. What is the share (in Rs) of Z?
A
1200B
1500C
1600D
1800Question 64
Arithmetic
A boat cover row 12 km upstream in 4 hours and can cover the same distance downstream in 3 hours. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the boat in still water?
A
3.5B
3C
2.5D
2Question 65
Arithmetic
In which language do most of the workers speak in the MNC?
A
FB
CC
DD
GQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total number of employees working in the MNC?
A
600B
780C
640D
720Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing language A is ________ degrees.
A
60B
50C
100D
25Question 68
Arithmetic
If the average monthly salary of the employees of this MNC is $5000 then what is the total of the salaries (in $ millions) paid to all the employees of this MNC?
A
3.6B
36C
18D
1.8Question 69
Arithmetic
The area and the breadth of a rectangle are 288 cm 2 and 16 cm respectively. Find the length of its perimeter (in cm).
A
34B
68C
136D
102Question 70
Arithmetic
Calculate the area (in cm 2 ) of a circle whose diameter is 35 cm.
A
1825B
962.5C
857.5D
1715Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 14 cm.
A
512.33B
718.67C
628D
826Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (√2/3 - cosec60 o )?
A
(√6 - 6)/3√3B
(2 - 2√3)/√3C
(1 - √6)/√2D
(4 - √3)/2√3Question 73
Arithmetic
∆XYZ is right angled at Y. If cotX = 5/12, then what is the value of sec Z?
A
5/12B
13/5C
13/12D
12/5Question 74
GK
For an inferior good, demand falls when _______.
A
Price risesB
Price fallsC
Income risesD
Income fallsQuestion 75
GK
Which of the following is NOT a Nuclear Power Centre?
A
NaroraB
KakraparC
TalcherD
RawatbhataQuestion 76
GK
The 'noble tradition' was related to which of the following the dynasties?
A
PalB
PratiharaC
RashtrakutaD
SenQuestion 77
GK
Alauddin Khilji's first military operation was against which of the following?
A
GujaratB
RanthamboreC
DevagiriD
ChittaurQuestion 78
GK
Which port is situated on the southern tip of the Suez Canal?
A
Port SuezB
Port SaidC
IsmailiaD
Port IbrahimQuestion 79
GK
The Machkund project is a joint project of which two states?
A
West Bengal and OdishaB
West Bengal and BiharC
Odisha and Andhra PradeshD
Karnataka and Andhra PradeshQuestion 80
GK
Who was the exponent of Yoga Darshana?
A
KapilB
GautamC
PatanjaliD
JaminiQuestion 81
GK
At which of the following places the 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) was held on November 23-24, 2017?
A
LondonB
New DelhiC
SanyaD
TokyoQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following was honoured with the IAAF male Athlete of year Award for 2017 at an award ceremony in Monaco in November 2017?
A
Mutaz Essa BarshimB
Usain BoltC
Mo FarahD
Wayde van NiekerkQuestion 83
GK
What is the national sport of Pakistan?
A
CricketB
FootballC
HockeyD
Table TennisQuestion 84
GK
What is the purpose of adding Gypsum to the cement?
A
For lubricationB
To slow down its rate of settingC
To increase its rate of settingD
To make it strongQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following has highest penetration power?
A
α - radiationsB
β - radiationsC
γ - radiationsD
All have same penetration power.Question 86
GK
Which of the following organ of the government refers to a smaller group of people who are responsible for implementing laws and running the government? I. The Judiciary II. The Executives III. The Legislature
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Only IIID
No option is correct.Question 87
GK
In which of the following countries fascism did originate?
A
ItalyB
JapanC
FranceD
RussiaQuestion 88
GK
Along the path of the Vas deferens which glands add their secretions in the sperms? I. Prostate II. Seminal vesicles III. Scrotum
A
Only I and IIIB
Only I and IIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 89
GK
Which among the following constituents of Xylem is/are tubular structure(s)? I. Tracheids II. Vessels III. Xylem fibres
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Only I and IID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 90
GK
Indian Government is hopeful of bringing at least one crore subscribers by March 2018 under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY). What is the age limit for APY?
A
21 to 60 yearsB
18 to 40 yearsC
18 to 45 yearsD
21 to 70 yearsQuestion 91
GK
What is the duration of the world’s shortest X-ray laser successfully created by the scientists?
A
39 nanosecondsB
43 attosecondsC
15 picosecondsD
57 microsecondsQuestion 92
GK
In April 2017, on the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar which body announced the winners of Lucky Draw Schemes like ‘Lucky Grahak Yojana’ and ‘Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana’?
A
Reserve Bank of IndiaB
State Bank of IndiaC
NITI AayogD
No option is correct.Question 93
GK
Where was the 7th edition of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav held from 14 January to 20 January, 2018?
A
New DelhiB
BengaluruC
JaipurD
KanpurQuestion 94
GK
Find the potential energy gained by a body of mass 60 kg, if it is raised by 12 m. (use g = 10 m/s 2 )
A
7200B
50C
3600D
25Question 95
GK
Light is a ________ wave.
A
longitudinalB
elasticC
transverseD
mechanicalQuestion 96
GK
Terrestrial life-forms require _________ water for life processes.
A
freshB
salineC
saltD
sourQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statement (s) given below is/are correct? A) In 2017, Virat Kohli captained the IPL team Rising Pune Supergiant. B) In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Surjeet Singh played for Bengal Warriors. C) United Kingdom hosted the Table Tennis 2017 ITTF Women's World Cup.
A
Only BB
Both A and CC
A, B and CD
No option is correct.Question 98
GK
________ among the following is not a type of JavaScript.
A
text/javascriptB
text/ecmascriptC
text/vbscriptD
Javascript vbscript