SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
25 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
frothyestB
frothiestC
frrothiestD
frrothyestQuestion 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. People used to preserve A-companionship in absentia B- letters for years as these humble pieces C- of paper afforded
A
BACB
BCAC
ACBD
ABCQuestion 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 art of movement (has been), in complicated ways, culture-driven.
A
have beenB
is beenC
was beenD
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'. Cyclones (was identified) by the year of their occurrence, and remembered for the devastation they caused.
A
is identifiedB
were identifyC
were identifiedD
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. Portray in words
A
EnsconceB
DepictC
VeilD
ObscureQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Extreme self-confidence or audacity
A
PetrifiedB
AbashedC
SkittishD
ChutzpahQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Never-never land
A
An imaginary utopian place or situation.B
A place that is worse than hell.C
A place that you know that you will never be able to visit.D
A popular place about which you have heard such stories that you would not like to go there.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Kitty-corner
A
Favourite place of cats.B
A place where ladies meet to party.C
A very small place.D
Things located diagonally opposite each other.Question 9
Comprehension
more often than _________ the trigger for struggles
A
noB
noneC
notD
norQuestion 10
Comprehension
Leaders usher _____________ organisational change,
A
ontoB
insideC
inD
asQuestion 11
Comprehension
factors in the mix, _________ imbalance is created
A
anB
aC
theD
onlyQuestion 12
Comprehension
multiple and varying ways. ___________, the leader
A
IronicallyB
IronyC
Ironical D
IronicQuestion 13
Comprehension
as he is seemingly the most ‘______________’ one.
A
powerB
powerfullyC
powerfulD
poweringQuestion 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
AuixiliaryB
AuxiliaryC
AuxiliarryD
AuixliaryQuestion 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. The lawyer said to them, “Call the witness.”
A
The lawyer asked for the witness.B
The witness be called by the lawyer.C
The lawyer called the witness.D
The lawyer commanded them to call the witness.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 teacher should check the homework.
A
The homework should be checked by the teacher.B
The homework is checked by the teacher.C
The teacher is responsible for checking homework.D
The homework will be checked by the teacher.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The whole biosphere, like P : a chemically dynamic state Q : the individual organisms that R : live inside it, exists in
A
RQPB
QRPC
QPRD
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. Objective
A
FairB
DetachedC
StraightD
PrejudicedQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word. Guile
A
ClevernessB
SuspiciousC
DishonestyD
HonestyQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Austerity
A
StrictB
MoistC
TolerantD
KindnessQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Empirical
A
PracticalB
UnprovedC
HypotheticalD
TheoreticalQuestion 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. Many lost dogs ______ been given back to their owners.
A
haveB
isC
hasD
wouldQuestion 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. She does not agree, and ______ does Anita.
A
alsoB
evenC
neitherD
soQuestion 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'. It is easy to fall victim (1)/ not only to those who may hurt or mistreats us, (2)/ but also to our own anger. (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'. Each nation aspire to do well, (1)/ but there are glaring economical (2)/ inequalities among them. (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. Sorrow : Black : : ? : ?
A
Red : GreenB
Rank : StarC
Danger : GreenD
Pink : PencilQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 43 : 66 : : 91 : ?
A
114B
124C
126D
108Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. MPQ : JMN : : KSV : ?
A
HPTB
GQT C
GQSD
HPSQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
BrainB
Liver C
EyesD
LungsQuestion 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
61 – 66B
41 – 46C
32 – 37D
43 – 46Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
ZVQMB
XTPLC
NJFBD
TPLHQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Draining 2. Drainer 3. Draught 4. Dramatic 5. Drank
A
5, 2, 3, 1, 4B
3, 2, 5, 1, 4C
1, 4, 5, 2, 3D
2, 1, 4, 5, 3Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 56, 70, 98, 140, 196, ?
A
236B
256C
266D
206Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. GM, KJ, OG, SD, ?
A
WAB
XBC
VCD
WZQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Pointing to a man in the photograph Manisha said, “He is the father of the only daughter of my mother”. How is Manisha related to that man?
A
MotherB
DaughterC
AuntD
NieceQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. University
A
TuneB
UntilC
VeryD
TryQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “FILMY” is written as “BNORU”. How is “RISKY” written in that code language?
A
BPHRIB
CRHLIC
RHCHYD
YBPHRQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents '×', '÷' represents '+', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 15 - 12 + 5 × 9 ÷ 12 = ?
A
25B
7C
39D
5Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 5 - 16 × 30 ÷ 10 + 4 = 49
A
and +B
÷ and ×C
× and –D
÷ and –Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 13&8 = 10, 11&6 = 10 and 17&4 = 26, then find the value of 15&1 = ?
A
4B
6C
28D
18Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? CABABABAB, ACBABABAB, ABCABABAB, ABACBABAB, ABABCABAB, _________.
A
ABABABCABB
ABABACBABC
CABABABABD
ACBABABABQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A villager walks 3 km East, then turns South and walks 1.5 km, then turns East and walks 2 km, then turns to his left and walks 1.5 km. Where is he now with respect to the starting position?
A
5 km EastB
1 km EastC
5 km West D
1 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 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: No wires are cables. Statement II: No coils are wires. Conclusion I: No cables are coils. Conclusion II: Some coils are cables.
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Either conclusions I and II followsD
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II followsQuestion 44
Logical Reasoning
In the following figure, rectangle represents Teachers, circle represents Illustrators, triangle represents Writers and square represents Asians. Which set of letters represents Asians who are either Illustrators or Writers or both?
A
FCDB
GBAC
BCFD
FEQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. UHQ, OBK, IVE, CPY, ?
A
WJSB
XKTC
YLUD
VIRQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 32, 36, 42, 50, 60, ?
A
72B
70C
78D
68Question 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
(6, 19, 13)B
(7, 21, 15)C
(18, 55, 37)D
(15, 46, 31)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 ‘J’ can be represented by 32, 41 etc and ‘V’ can be represented by 76, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘ANTS’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 H B C L B 1 F G M C H 2 E D G H M 3 L G J C A 4 K J E H I Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 P O T R Q 6 P Q N Q P 7 R V Y Y U 8 N W N R W 9 S O V Y Z
A
23, 89, 43, 78B
31, 66, 42, 95C
34, 67, 57, 95D
22, 89, 13, 88Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the unit place digit in (82) 102 + (183) 103 .
A
1B
6C
8D
9Question 50
Arithmetic
Find the value of \(\sqrt {5\sqrt {5\sqrt {5\sqrt 5 } } }\)
A
5 1/16B
5 16/32C
5 15/16D
5 1/32Question 51
Arithmetic
If √y = √4 - √6, then find the value of y 2 - 20y + 12.
A
4B
8C
10D
12Question 52
Arithmetic
If x and y are different positive integer numbers and 3x/y = 4 then find the minimum value of (3x + 4y).
A
6B
1C
24D
8Question 53
Arithmetic
How many tangents can be drawn to the two circles, whose radii are equal to 4 cm and 5 cm respectively and the distance between the two centres is 5 cm.
A
0B
1C
2D
3Question 54
Arithmetic
The distance between the centre of two circles having radii 5 cm and 6 cm is √10 cm. find the length (in cm) of direct common tangent.
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 55
Arithmetic
If X is 60% more than Y, then Y is what percent of X?
A
37.5B
62.5C
44.4D
66.66Question 56
Arithmetic
Rahul spends some part of his income and saves the remaining part. The ratio of his expenditure and saving is 6 : 1. If Rahul’s income is Rs 42000, then what will be his expenditure (in Rs)?
A
34000B
30000C
32000D
36000 Question 57
Arithmetic
Aman, Kamal and Ratan start a business. The ratio of their investments is 12 : 4 : 3. If at the end the ratio of their profits is 3 : 16 : 9, then what is the ratio of time period of their investment?
A
9 : 64 : 81B
4 : 36 : 9C
1 : 16 : 12D
3 : 64 : 9Question 58
Arithmetic
Out of the five subjects, the average marks of Suman in first 3 Subjects was 81 and the average marks in the last 3 subjects was 74. If her marks in the third subject was 65, then what was her average marks in all the subjects?
A
75B
76C
79D
80Question 59
Arithmetic
A certain sum of money becomes double of itself in 5 years at a rate of simple interest. In how many years will it become 16 times of itself at the same rate of simple interest?
A
20B
60C
75D
No option is correct.Question 60
Arithmetic
Pankaj sells a trouser at a loss of 10%. If he buys it for 20% less price and sells it for Rs. 9 more, then he gains 15%. What is the cost price (in Rs) of the trouser?
A
450B
400C
350D
440Question 61
Arithmetic
If the ratio of marked price and selling price is 14 : 11, then what is the discount percentage?
A
42.58B
21.42C
36.36D
33.33Question 62
Arithmetic
Arrange the following in the decreasing order? (√23 – √21), (√19 – √17), (√21 – √19)
A
(√23 – √21) > (√21 – √19) > (√19 – √17)B
(√23 – √21) > (√19 – √17) > (√21 – √19)C
(√19 – √17) > (√21 – √19) > (√23 – √21)D
(√21 – √19) > (√23 – √21) > (√19 – √17)Question 63
Arithmetic
X and Y can complete a work in 5 days. Y and Z can complete the same work in 6 days. Z and X can complete the same work in 15/2 days. In how many days will X, Y and Z together complete the work?
A
2B
4C
3D
2/5Question 64
Arithmetic
Two stations L and M are 180 km apart from each other. A train leaves from L to M and simultaneously another train leaves from M to L. Both trains meet after 9 hours. If the speed of the first train is 10 km/hr more than the second train, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of the slower train?
A
9B
5C
12D
15Question 65
Arithmetic
The value of annual production of which dry fruit item is the most?
A
WalnutsB
RaisinsC
PrunesD
AlmondsQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total value (in Rs lakhs) of the annual dry fruit production of the country?
A
4000B
4500C
3600D
3000Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the annual production of dates is ________ degrees.
A
36B
28C
32D
24Question 68
Arithmetic
If the average value of almonds produced is Rs 800 per kg then how many kgs of almonds were produced?
A
10000 B
1000 C
100000D
1000000Question 69
Arithmetic
The length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 10 cm and 26 cm respectively. Find the length of its other side (in cm).
A
48B
29C
24D
58Question 70
Arithmetic
If the perimeter of a semi-circle is 144 cm, then find its radius (in cm).
A
56B
29C
28D
58Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 21 cm and height 10 cm.
A
594B
530C
472D
660Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (1/2 - sec30 o )?
A
(√3 - 1)/2B
(2 - √3)/√3C
(1 - √6)/√2D
(√3 - 4)/2√3Question 73
Arithmetic
In ∆ABC measure of angle B is 90 o . If secA = 25/7, and AB = 14 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side BC?
A
50B
48C
20D
26Question 74
GK
Who has written the book "The Theory of Wages"?
A
David HumeB
Thomas Robert MalthusC
Irving FisherD
J.R.HicksQuestion 75
GK
At present how many stock exchanges are listed in Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
A
20B
10C
9D
15Question 76
GK
Chola State had to face the attack of which of the following Rashtrakuta's rulers?
A
DhruvB
Govind IIIC
Krishna IIID
AmoghvarshaQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following decisive battles had established the dominion of the British in India?
A
Battle of PlasseyB
Battle of BuxarC
Battle of WandiwashD
Third Battle of PanipatQuestion 78
GK
Soo Canal connects to which of the following?
A
Superior to MichiganB
Superior to HuronC
Michigan to HuronD
Erie to HuronQuestion 79
GK
Idukki hydroelectric power project is situated in which state?
A
KeralaB
Himachal PradeshC
Arunachal PradeshD
KarnatakaQuestion 80
GK
Maharishi Gautam is associated to which Indian philosophy (Darshana)?
A
SamkhyaB
YogC
NyayaD
VaisheshikaQuestion 81
GK
Bangladesh on October 4, 2017, signed a $ 4.5 billion loan deal with which country for developing its infrastructure, health and education?
A
PakistanB
ChinaC
IndiaD
IranQuestion 82
GK
Which novel had been got the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature for 2017 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh?
A
The story of a Brief MarriageB
The LivingC
Selection DayD
The Association of Small BombsQuestion 83
GK
The devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitudes came in Nepal in __________.
A
February 2014B
September 2014C
April 2015D
July 2015Question 84
GK
Which of the following is a major component of German silver?
A
TinB
CopperC
SilverD
ChlorineQuestion 85
GK
In nuclear reactors, which of the following is used as a moderator?
A
UraniumB
IronC
GraphiteD
PlatinumQuestion 86
GK
Which organ of the government consists of elected representatives of People?
A
MediaB
LegislatureC
JudiciaryD
All options are correct.Question 87
GK
Who gave the concept of ‘Separation of Powers’ related to different forms of governments?
A
MontesquieuB
AristotleC
PlatoD
HobbesQuestion 88
GK
Which among the following forms a common passage for both the sperms and urine in human males?
A
UreterB
Seminal vesicleC
Vas deferensD
UrethraQuestion 89
GK
Which of the following is not a constituent of phloem?
A
Sieve tubesB
Companion cellsC
TracheidsD
Phloem parenchymaQuestion 90
GK
In November 2017, under the Credit-Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), increase in the carpet area for Middle Income Group II (MIG- II) has been approved. The carpet area for MIG-II will be increased to ______________.
A
150 square meterB
200 square metreC
250 square metreD
175 square metreQuestion 91
GK
Scientists have created world’s shortest ___________laser pulse with duration of just 43 attoseconds.
A
Gamma rayB
Alpha rayC
Beta rayD
X-rayQuestion 92
GK
In August 2017, the 12 th Five Year Plan was reviewed by NITI Aayog. The centre has now adopted a _____________ year vision document.
A
20B
10C
15D
25Question 93
GK
Which edition of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsava was held in Bengaluru under the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme’ from 14 January to 20 January 2018?
A
FirstB
ThirdC
FifthD
SeventhQuestion 94
GK
Find the acceleration (in m/s 2 ) produced in a body of mass 3 kg when a force of 6N is applied do it.
A
18B
4C
2D
36Question 95
GK
In a __________________ wave particles of the medium vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
A
TransverseB
LongitudinalC
SurfaceD
FieldQuestion 96
GK
The underground water and the water in rivers, lakes and ponds is also _____________.
A
salineB
freshC
saltD
sourQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below is/are correct? A) England won the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup. B) Canada hosted the 2017 AIBA World Boxing Championships. C) In 2017, Rohit Sharma captained the IPL team Mumbai Indians.
A
Only AB
Only BC
Only CD
Both A and CQuestion 98
GK
In HTML, ___________ tag is used to specify each item displayed in the list.
A
<SELECT>B
<OPTION>C
<TEXTAREA>D
<INPUT>