SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
25 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 spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
precariouselyB
precarriouslyC
precarriouselyD
precariouslyQuestion 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. English may be a foreign A-countries, but not for B-those from India C-language for students from other
A
BCAB
CABC
BACD
ACBQuestion 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”. A better example is a person who (has been assigned) the duty of planting trees and watering them along an expressway.
A
have been assignedB
have been assignC
has been assignD
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”. His friends claimed that he (been depressed) for a few months.
A
had being depressedB
had been depressedC
had been depressD
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. Formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution
A
EmbarkB
CommenceC
InitiateD
AbolishQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. An artistic work, especially one on a large scale
A
BalladB
SonnetC
OpusD
LimerickQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Shoot through
A
Pass with flying colours.B
Practice a difficult task so many times that you can do it easily.C
Reach your target by breaking through an obstacle.D
Leave, typically to escape from or avoid someone or something.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Rags to riches
A
It takes a lot of hard work to earn wealth.B
To con someone and become rich by taking away their wealth.C
Used to describe a person’s rise from a state of extreme poverty to one of great wealth.D
Earn wealth or reputation by unfair means.Question 9
Comprehension
means of expression _______ its place.
A
ontoB
onC
inD
intoQuestion 10
Comprehension
the natural _______ feeling of a student,
A
intuitionB
intuitiveC
intuitivelyD
intuitionallyQuestion 11
Comprehension
danger that ______ much knowledge
A
toB
tooC
veryD
superQuestion 12
Comprehension
altogether discourage _______ inquiry into artistic phenomena
A
intellectB
intellectualC
intellectuallyD
intellectiveQuestion 13
Comprehension
said for the point _______ view that would
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
OrcheistraB
OrchestraC
OurchestraD
OrkastraQuestion 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. He says, “Everybody is here.”
A
He says everybody was here.B
He says that everybody is here.C
He says that everybody was here.D
He said everybody were here.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. Somebody has stolen my mobile phone.
A
My mobile phone had been stolen.B
My mobile phone has been stolen.C
My mobile phone was stolen.D
My mobile phone will be stolen.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Warm-blooded P: animals have an elaborate Q: maintain constant body temperature R: physiological control to
A
QRPB
PRQC
RPQD
PQRQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Reprimand
A
ForgivenessB
PunishmentC
LectureD
BlameQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Calamity
A
HappinessB
FailureC
SufferingD
TragedyQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Piquant
A
FlatB
PrideC
SpicyD
GrumpyQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Plaudit
A
CriticismB
JeeringC
PraiseD
SilenceQuestion 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. She did not ______ any profits from the investment.
A
gainB
detainC
gripeD
returnedQuestion 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. Australia was discovered by Dutch ______ in 1606.
A
explorersB
concoctersC
inventorsD
manufacturersQuestion 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’. We can make donations to NGOs (1)/that are engaged in planting trees, (2)/or in anyway work towards saving the environment. (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’. More then the problem, (1)/it’s my reaction to the problem (2)/that creates chaos in my life. (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. Rose : Flower ∷ ? : ?
A
Six : SquareB
Tiger: DenC
Lily : WhiteD
White : ColourQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 7 : 341 ∷ 11 : ?
A
998B
1331C
1329D
1726Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. DFI : IKN ∷ NPS : ?
A
SUVB
TUVC
SUXD
TUXQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Kharif - MaizeB
Rabi - MustardC
Millet - RabiD
Kharif - SoybeanQuestion 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
17 - 22B
19 - 24C
47 - 52D
29 - 36Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
EINB
JNSC
MQVD
OSYQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at FOURTH position? 1. Despair 2. Develop 3. Detect 4. Diagonal 5. Different
A
DespairB
DetectC
DevelopD
DiagonalQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 4, 5, 12, 39, 160, ?
A
814B
805C
895D
485Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. MP, SV, YB, EH, ?
A
LMB
KNC
NLD
NQQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
‘A 4 B’ means ‘A is mother of B’, ‘A 6 B’ means ‘A is wife of B’, ‘A 8 B’ means ‘A is son of B’ and ‘A 2 B’ means ‘A is father of B’. Which of the following represents F as the grandson of V?
A
F 4 V 8 H 8 RB
H 4 F 8 A 8 VC
R 4 V 6 B 2 FD
F 4 A 8 R 2 VQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Philosophy
A
LocalB
LoosC
SophyD
SoQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “FAINT” is written as “DYGLR”. How is “METRO” written in that code language?
A
RPJNOB
JKNPQC
NPQRVD
KCRPMQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘-’ represents ‘×’, ‘÷’ represents ‘+’, ‘+’ represents ‘÷’ and ‘×’ represents ‘-’. Find out the answer to the following question. 3 × 8 ÷ 4 - 60 + 12 = ?
A
10B
15C
26D
1Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 7 × 16 + 20 - 20 ÷ 10 = 31
A
÷ and -B
× and -C
+ and ÷D
and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 18$2 = 10, 8$4 = 6 and 12$18 = 15, then find the value of 7$9 = ?
A
12B
20C
8D
18Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYZXZXZ, XZYXZXZ, XZXYZXZ, XZXZYXZ, XZXZXYZ, ______.
A
XZXZXZYB
YXZXZXZC
XYZXZXZD
XZYXZXZQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A contestant in a cycle race starts and cycles 3 km North, then turns East and cycles 5.5 km, then turns South and cycles 3 km, then turns to his left and cycles 7 km. Where is he now with respect to the starting position?
A
1.5 km EastB
12.5 km WestC
12.5 km EastD
1.5 km WestQuestion 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 beat variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. Statement I: All threads are strings. Statement II: All fibres are threads. Conclusion I: All strings are fibres. Conclusion II: All fibres are strings.
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 actors, circle represents illustrator, triangle represents sculptors and square represents gymnasts. Which set of letters represents actors who are sculptors?
A
EFB
DEC
FID
FGQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. LKG, JHC, HEY, FBU, ?
A
EZRB
HEXC
DYQD
BWOQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 25, 33, 42, 52, 63, ?
A
70B
75C
73D
78Question 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
(22, 89, 45)B
(15, 61, 31)C
(12, 49, 25)D
(13, 52, 27)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 58, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “PAID”. Matrix - I 0 1 2 3 4 0 E B I H A 1 I C H F L 2 I A K H B 3 E L C K J 4 I I F D A Matrix - II 5 6 7 8 9 5 X. Z Z U X 6 Z U N Z O 7 R P W Z P 8 Y T O P U 9 X U Q N O
A
20, 68, 12, 78B
30, 55, 34, 59C
14, 89, 30, 85D
88, 21, 41, 43Question 49
Arithmetic
A man engaged a servant on a condition that he would pay him Rs. 80 and a pair of jeans after service of one year. Servant served for only 9 months and receives a pair of jeans and an amount of Rs. 55. The price of the jeans is _______
A
Rs. 80B
Rs. 60C
Rs. 40D
Rs. 20Question 50
Arithmetic
Fraction that lies between 2/5 and 4/9 is ______.
A
3/7B
2/4C
4/5D
1/2Question 51
Arithmetic
If the arithmetic mean of two numbers is 7 and the geometric mean of the same two number is 2√10. Then find the numbers x and y respectively, such that x > y.
A
4, 10B
2, 5C
5, 2D
10, 4Question 52
Arithmetic
If y = 1 3 + 2 3 + 3 3 + 4 3 + 5 3 + 6 3 , then find the value of (y - 1).
A
429B
439C
440D
441Question 53
Arithmetic
Two circles of equal radii intersect each other such that one circle will pass through the centre of the other circle. The distance between the centres of circles is equal to 6 cm. Find the length (in cm) of common chord.
A
√3B
2√3C
3√3D
6√3Question 54
Arithmetic
The perimeter of two similar triangles is 36 units and 48 units. Find the ratio of their corresponding areas.
A
1 : 3B
3 : 4C
4 : 9D
9 : 16Question 55
Arithmetic
If side of a square is increased by 60%, then what will be the percentage increase in its area?
A
156B
120C
126D
132Question 56
Arithmetic
If (X/4) = (Y/5) = (Z/9), then what is X : Y : Z?
A
8 : 10 : 19B
4 : 5 : 9C
45 : 36 : 20D
15 : 12 : 7Question 57
Arithmetic
Wheat costing Rs. 30/kg, Rs. 35/kg and a third variety of wheat are mixed in the ratio of 3 ∶ 4 ∶ 2. If the mixture costs Rs. 34/kg, then what will be the cost (in Rs./kg) of the third variety of wheat?
A
46B
42C
32D
38Question 58
Arithmetic
The average of ten numbers is 18. If one number is removed, then the average becomes 16, then what is the removed number?
A
36B
40C
48D
52Question 59
Arithmetic
A sum becomes 1.69 times of itself in 2 years when invested at compound interest. What is the per annum rate of interest (in percentage)?
A
38B
34.5C
13D
30Question 60
Arithmetic
Rohan sells two articles. The cost price of the first article is equal to the selling price of the second article. The first article is sold at a profit of 40% and the second article is sold at a loss of 40%. What is the ratio of the selling price of the first article to the cost price of the second article?
A
21 : 25B
25 : 21C
30 : 29D
29 : 30Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of an article is Rs. 2400. It is sold at two successive discounts of 10% and 15%. What is the selling price (in Rs.) of the article?
A
1836B
1924C
1848D
1975Question 62
Arithmetic
Q 1.Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE? I. \(\frac{{\sqrt {225} \; + \;\sqrt {441} }}{{\sqrt {256} }} > 2.5\) II. \(\frac{{\sqrt {289} {\rm{\;}} + {\rm{\;}}\sqrt {529} }}{{\sqrt {169} }} > 3\)
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 63
Arithmetic
Shivam is 10% less efficient than Vivek. If Vivek can make a helmet in 9 days, then in how many days Shivam can complete the same work?
A
15B
12C
10D
8Question 64
Arithmetic
P and Q are at a distance of 240 km from each other at 9: 00 a.m. After 1 hour, P starts moving towards Q at a speed of 25 km/hr. At 11 a.m. Q starts moving towards P at the speed of 18 km/hr. At what time (in p.m.) will they meet?
A
6B
5C
3D
4Question 65
Arithmetic
Which department has the second lowest production in units?
A
CB
DC
ED
AQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of production of department A to that of department F?
A
8 : 5B
5 : 8C
1 : 2D
2 : 1Question 67
Arithmetic
The production of department C is greater than that of department E by ______.
A
150%B
400%C
100%D
300%Question 68
Arithmetic
If the average cost a unit produced by department C is Rs. 250 then what is the cost of the production (in Rs.) of all units produced by department C?
A
50000B
5000C
250000D
25000Question 69
Arithmetic
The area of an equilateral triangle is 16√3 cm 2 . Find its side (in cm).
A
8B
4C
16D
24Question 70
Arithmetic
Calculate the area (in cm 2 ) of a circle whose diameter is 14 cm.
A
154B
308C
224D
448Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 28 cm.
A
4789.67B
3675C
2732D
5749.33Question 72
Arithmetic
∆DEF is right angled at E. If m∠F = 60°, then find the value of (cotD - 2/√3).
A
1-√2B
1/√3C
(2-√3)/2√3D
(2-2√3)/√3Question 73
Arithmetic
∆DEF is right angled at E. If tanD = 12/5, then what is the value of secF?
A
5/12B
13/5C
5/13D
13/12Question 74
GK
“Gilt-edged” means _______.
A
bullion marketB
market of government securitiesC
market of gunsD
market of pure metalsQuestion 75
GK
“Eco Mark” is given to the Indian products that are _______.
A
pure and unadulteratedB
rich in proteinsC
environment friendlyD
economically viableQuestion 76
GK
Loess Plateau is situated in _________.
A
MalayaB
ThailandC
ChinaD
KoreaQuestion 77
GK
Singar Chouri peak on the northern slopes of the Vindhyan escarpment situated near Indore is the source of which river?
A
Tapi riverB
Chambal riverC
Mahi RiverD
MahanadiQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following was only the authority of the state in the period of Maurya?
A
LandB
MinesC
PastureD
CommerceQuestion 79
GK
In which conference of 1888, the constitution was created for Congress?
A
BombayB
CalcuttaC
MadrasD
AllahabadQuestion 80
GK
Which of the following is correctly matched?
A
Hariprasad Chaurasia - FluteB
Bismillah Khan - SarodC
Amjad Ali Khan - TablaD
Zakir Hussain - ShehnaiQuestion 81
GK
Which of the following gulf countries has imposed value added tax (VAT) from January 1, 2018?
A
Bahrain and KuwaitB
Oman and Saudi ArabiaC
Kawait and UAED
UAE and Saudi ArabiaQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following has been awarded by the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award-2017 for his crucial mediating role and efforts to help children affected by the insurgency in his country?
A
Zannah MustaphaB
Francois GabartC
Sarah MullallyD
Cyril RamaphosaQuestion 83
GK
What is the national flower of Bangladesh?
A
Red RoseB
White JasmineC
ShaplaD
Shapla (Water Lily)Question 84
GK
Which of the following has largest atomic radius?
A
LiB
BeC
BD
OQuestion 85
GK
Out of all known elements, the minimum number is of _________ in the periodic table.
A
MetalsB
Non-metalsC
MetalloidsD
No option is correct.Question 86
GK
The concept of suspension of fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution has been taken from which country’s constitution?
A
FranceB
GermanyC
RussiaD
AustraliaQuestion 87
GK
Which Part of Indian constitution contains Article 368 that gives power to the parliament to do constitutional amendments?
A
Part XXB
Part VIIC
Part XXIID
Part IXQuestion 88
GK
Match the following. Connective tissue Function I. Ligament 1. Connect bone to bone II. Tendons 2. Smoothens bone surfaces at joints III. Cartilage 3. Connects muscles to bones
A
I - 2, II - 3, III - 1B
I - 1, II - 3, III - 2C
I - 2, II - 1, III - 3D
I - 3, II - 1, III - 2Question 89
GK
Plants of which group are predominantly aquatic?
A
ThallophytaB
BryophytaC
PteridophytaD
No option is correct.Question 90
GK
In January 2018, which Ministry launched ‘SFOORTI’ App to help plan the traffic flows?
A
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysB
Ministry of Civil AviationC
Ministry of RailwaysD
Ministry of Commerce and IndustryQuestion 91
GK
As per the scientists of Physics Research Laboratory, Ahmadabad which type of storm can flow towards the Earth and disturb the atmosphere?
A
Meteorite StromB
Comet StromC
Solar StormD
Asteroid StormQuestion 92
GK
On 26 October 2017, which company became the first ever Indian company to cross a market capitalization of Rs. 6 trillion?
A
TCSB
InfosysC
Reliance Industries LimitedD
HDFC BankQuestion 93
GK
According to the Global Gender Gap report 2017, India has closed how much percentage of its gender gap?
A
12%B
47%C
67%D
88%Question 94
GK
What is the effective resistance (in Ω) of two resistors 21 Ω and 28 Ω connected in parallel?
A
49B
24C
12D
98Question 95
GK
If the velocity of a body is doubled its kinetic energy _______.
A
is also doubledB
becomes halfC
becomes 1/4 thD
become 4 timesQuestion 96
GK
Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that cause the _______.
A
Greenhouse effectB
OzonificationC
Oven phenomenonD
SunburnQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, Wes Morgan captained the Premier League team Leicester City. B) In 2017, Suresh Raina captained the IPL team Gujarat Lions Squad. C) In 2017, Sergio Agüero played for the Premier League team Liverpool.
A
Only AB
Only BC
Both A and BD
Both A and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Excel, down arrow key stroke leads to _________ cell movement on spreadsheet.
A
One cell upB
One cell downC
One cell LeftD
One cell right