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
revarberate
B
reverberate
C
reverberete
D
revarberete
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. In the entire A: process of discoveries B: and development, ethics C: was exiled

A
CBA
B
ABC
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". The greeting card (also reducing) the need to sit down and write loving messages to our dear ones.

A
has also reduce
B
had also reduce
C
has also reduced
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". By the time we set out, the sun (sit) pretty in the blue sky.

A
was sitting
B
had sitting
C
was sit
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. Relating to the study of the nature of god and religious belief

A
Scepticism
B
Atheism
C
Impiety
D
Theological
Question 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
Base
B
Sanctity
C
Vile
D
Heinous
Question 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
big
B
bigger
C
biggest
D
the big
Question 10
Comprehension

shelf, now __________ official iceberg

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
once
Question 11
Comprehension

and 300 feet ________. By January 2017

A
width
B
length
C
breadth
D
wide
Question 12
Comprehension

was growing _________. By 2016 the

A
steadily
B
steady
C
instead
D
instead of
Question 13
Comprehension

Administration (NASA) working _______ satellite data tracking

A
besides
B
along
C
by
D
with
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
Ceiling
B
Cieling
C
Ceeling
D
Crileing
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. “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
PQR
B
RPQ
C
PRQ
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. Effervescent

A
Bouncy
B
Lively
C
Stale
D
Resilient
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. Vanguard

A
Forefront
B
Follower
C
Leader
D
Pioneer
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. Reminisce

A
Remember
B
Discover
C
Forget
D
Hang
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. Repugnance

A
Esteem
B
Respect
C
Aversion
D
Sympathy
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 many ______ of Dalhousie have made it popular among tourists.

A
signs
B
attractions
C
entertainment
D
disadvantages
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. This is Hrithik Roshan’s autograph, ______?

A
hasn’t it
B
hasn’t he
C
isn’t it
D
isn’t he
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'. 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
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'. The excessive use of pesticides (1)/ has negatively (2)/ effected soil output. (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. School : Education ∷ ? : ?

A
Scalpel : Teacher
B
Hospital : Treatment
C
Teacher : School
D
Class : College
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 5 : 125 ∷ 7 : ?

A
343
B
512
C
243
D
729
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. BGR : CIU ∷ HCY : ?

A
IFC
B
IEB
C
JEC
D
JFB
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Cup – Tea
B
Jug – Water
C
Bowl – Curd
D
Pen – Butter
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 alternatives.

A
25 – 21
B
39 – 35
C
51 – 47
D
93 – 87
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
CGJ
B
IMQ
C
OSW
D
JNR
Question 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
51423
B
53241
C
25143
D
52143
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 18, 37, 76, 155, 314, ?

A
633
B
628
C
537
D
528
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. HJRN, JMTQ, LPVT, NSXW, ?

A
QWYY
B
QVAA
C
PVZZ
D
PVYZ
Question 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 16
B
17 or 18
C
15 or 16 or 17
D
14 or 15 or 16
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Moon
B
More
C
Move
D
Note
Question 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
97816
B
69832
C
48621
D
29647
Question 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
35
B
11
C
15
D
2
Question 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
49
B
-56
C
-17
D
-20
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? BBAAAAA, ABBAAAA, AABBAAA, AAABBAA, AAAABBA, ___________.

A
BBAAAAA
B
AABBAAA
C
AAAAABB
D
ABBAAAA
Question 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 North
B
75 m North
C
75 m South
D
135 m South
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 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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Both conclusions I and II follow
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Question 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
BLEF
B
IJ
C
CHDG
D
EDGJ
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. CPI, AME, YJA, WGW, ?

A
UCT
B
VDT
C
VCS
D
UDS
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 44, 40, 36, ?, 28, 24

A
30
B
32
C
34
D
29
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
(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, 42
B
65, 12, 21, 42
C
30, 55, 42, 68
D
12, 77, 21, 68
Question 49
Arithmetic

If a number 6573547x45 is divisible by 9, then find the value of x.

A
7
B
0
C
8
D
6
Question 50
Arithmetic

Calculate the value of \(\frac{{\left( {59881{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}59881 - 49681{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}49681} \right)}}{{10200}}\)

A
110956
B
109562
C
109652
D
109662
Question 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
-1
B
-9
C
1
D
9
Question 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
40
B
70
C
140
D
180
Question 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
√100
B
6
C
√164
D
√48
Question 54
Arithmetic

Calculate the value of ∠OBC + ∠BAC, if O is the circum centre of the triangle ABC inscribed in the circle.

A
60 o
B
90 o
C
120 o
D
130 o
Question 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
10.25
B
16.25
C
12.5
D
18.75
Question 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
2400
B
1500
C
3000
D
2000
Question 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
28
B
22
C
20
D
32
Question 58
Arithmetic

What will be the average of the first 7 positive odd numbers divisible by 5?

A
45
B
35
C
40
D
32
Question 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
15
B
17.5
C
14
D
22.5
Question 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
212
B
224
C
248
D
194
Question 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
16
B
14
C
18
D
17
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\sqrt {1054 + \sqrt {196} + \sqrt {169} + \sqrt {64} } {\rm{\;}}?\)

A
33
B
37
C
29
D
31
Question 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
1200
B
1500
C
1600
D
1800
Question 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
3.5
B
3
C
2.5
D
2
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which language do most of the workers speak in the MNC?

A
F
B
C
C
D
D
G
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total number of employees working in the MNC?

A
600
B
780
C
640
D
720
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing language A is ________ degrees.

A
60
B
50
C
100
D
25
Question 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
3.6
B
36
C
18
D
1.8
Question 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
34
B
68
C
136
D
102
Question 70
Arithmetic

Calculate the area (in cm 2 ) of a circle whose diameter is 35 cm.

A
1825
B
962.5
C
857.5
D
1715
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 14 cm.

A
512.33
B
718.67
C
628
D
826
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (√2/3 - cosec60 o )?

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

∆XYZ is right angled at Y. If cotX = 5/12, then what is the value of sec Z?

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

For an inferior good, demand falls when _______.

A
Price rises
B
Price falls
C
Income rises
D
Income falls
Question 75
GK

Which of the following is NOT a Nuclear Power Centre?

A
Narora
B
Kakrapar
C
Talcher
D
Rawatbhata
Question 76
GK

The 'noble tradition' was related to which of the following the dynasties?

A
Pal
B
Pratihara
C
Rashtrakuta
D
Sen
Question 77
GK

Alauddin Khilji's first military operation was against which of the following?

A
Gujarat
B
Ranthambore
C
Devagiri
D
Chittaur
Question 78
GK

Which port is situated on the southern tip of the Suez Canal?

A
Port Suez
B
Port Said
C
Ismailia
D
Port Ibrahim
Question 79
GK

The Machkund project is a joint project of which two states?

A
West Bengal and Odisha
B
West Bengal and Bihar
C
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
D
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Question 80
GK

Who was the exponent of Yoga Darshana?

A
Kapil
B
Gautam
C
Patanjali
D
Jamini
Question 81
GK

At which of the following places the 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) was held on November 23-24, 2017?

A
London
B
New Delhi
C
Sanya
D
Tokyo
Question 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 Barshim
B
Usain Bolt
C
Mo Farah
D
Wayde van Niekerk
Question 83
GK

What is the national sport of Pakistan?

A
Cricket
B
Football
C
Hockey
D
Table Tennis
Question 84
GK

What is the purpose of adding Gypsum to the cement?

A
For lubrication
B
To slow down its rate of setting
C
To increase its rate of setting
D
To make it strong
Question 85
GK

Which of the following has highest penetration power?

A
α - radiations
B
β - radiations
C
γ - radiations
D
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 I
B
Only II
C
Only III
D
No option is correct.
Question 87
GK

In which of the following countries fascism did originate?

A
Italy
B
Japan
C
France
D
Russia
Question 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 III
B
Only I and II
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 89
GK

Which among the following constituents of Xylem is/are tubular structure(s)? I. Tracheids II. Vessels III. Xylem fibres

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Only I and II
D
All I, II and III
Question 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 years
B
18 to 40 years
C
18 to 45 years
D
21 to 70 years
Question 91
GK

What is the duration of the world’s shortest X-ray laser successfully created by the scientists?

A
39 nanoseconds
B
43 attoseconds
C
15 picoseconds
D
57 microseconds
Question 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 India
B
State Bank of India
C
NITI Aayog
D
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 Delhi
B
Bengaluru
C
Jaipur
D
Kanpur
Question 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
7200
B
50
C
3600
D
25
Question 95
GK

Light is a ________ wave.

A
longitudinal
B
elastic
C
transverse
D
mechanical
Question 96
GK

Terrestrial life-forms require _________ water for life processes.

A
fresh
B
saline
C
salt
D
sour
Question 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 B
B
Both A and C
C
A, B and C
D
No option is correct.
Question 98
GK

________ among the following is not a type of JavaScript.

A
text/javascript
B
text/ecmascript
C
text/vbscript
D
Javascript vbscript