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
frothyest
B
frothiest
C
frrothiest
D
frrothyest
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. People used to preserve A-companionship in absentia B- letters for years as these humble pieces  C- of paper afforded

A
BAC
B
BCA
C
ACB
D
ABC
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 art of movement (has been), in complicated ways, culture-driven.

A
have been
B
is been
C
was been
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'. Cyclones (was identified) by the year of their occurrence, and remembered for the devastation they caused.

A
is identified
B
were identify
C
were identified
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. Portray in words

A
Ensconce
B
Depict
C
Veil
D
Obscure
Question 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
Petrified
B
Abashed
C
Skittish
D
Chutzpah
Question 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
no
B
none
C
not
D
nor
Question 10
Comprehension

Leaders usher _____________ organisational change,

A
onto
B
inside
C
in
D
as
Question 11
Comprehension

factors in the mix, _________ imbalance is created

A
an
B
a
C
the
D
only
Question 12
Comprehension

multiple and varying ways. ___________, the leader

A
Ironically
B
Irony
C
Ironical 
D
Ironic
Question 13
Comprehension

as he is seemingly the most ‘______________’ one.

A
power
B
powerfully
C
powerful
D
powering
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
Auixiliary
B
Auxiliary
C
Auxiliarry
D
Auixliary
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. 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
RQP
B
QRP
C
QPR
D
PQR
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. Objective

A
Fair
B
Detached
C
Straight
D
Prejudiced
Question 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
Cleverness
B
Suspicious
C
Dishonesty
D
Honesty
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. Austerity

A
Strict
B
Moist
C
Tolerant
D
Kindness
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. Empirical

A
Practical
B
Unproved
C
Hypothetical
D
Theoretical
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. Many lost dogs ______ been given back to their owners.

A
have
B
is
C
has
D
would
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. She does not agree, and ______ does Anita.

A
also
B
even
C
neither
D
so
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'. 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
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'. Each nation aspire to do well, (1)/ but there are glaring economical (2)/ inequalities among them. (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. Sorrow : Black : : ? : ?

A
Red : Green
B
Rank : Star
C
Danger : Green
D
Pink : Pencil
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 43 : 66 : : 91 : ?

A
114
B
124
C
126
D
108
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. MPQ : JMN : : KSV : ?

A
HPT
B
GQT 
C
GQS
D
HPS
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Brain
B
Liver 
C
Eyes
D
Lungs
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
61 – 66
B
41 – 46
C
32 – 37
D
43 – 46
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
ZVQM
B
XTPL
C
NJFB
D
TPLH
Question 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, 4
B
3, 2, 5, 1, 4
C
1, 4, 5, 2, 3
D
2, 1, 4, 5, 3
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 56, 70, 98, 140, 196, ?

A
236
B
256
C
266
D
206
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. GM, KJ, OG, SD, ?

A
WA
B
XB
C
VC
D
WZ
Question 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
Mother
B
Daughter
C
Aunt
D
Niece
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Tune
B
Until
C
Very
D
Try
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “FILMY” is written as “BNORU”. How is “RISKY” written in that code language?

A
BPHRI
B
CRHLI
C
RHCHY
D
YBPHR
Question 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
25
B
7
C
39
D
5
Question 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
4
B
6
C
28
D
18
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? CABABABAB, ACBABABAB, ABCABABAB, ABACBABAB, ABABCABAB, _________.

A
ABABABCAB
B
ABABACBAB
C
CABABABAB
D
ACBABABAB
Question 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 East
B
1 km East
C
5 km West 
D
1 km West
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 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 follows
B
Only conclusion II follows
C
Either conclusions I and II follows
D
Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Question 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
FCD
B
GBA
C
BCF
D
FE
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. UHQ, OBK, IVE, CPY, ?

A
WJS
B
XKT
C
YLU
D
VIR
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 32, 36, 42, 50, 60, ?

A
72
B
70
C
78
D
68
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
(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, 78
B
31, 66, 42, 95
C
34, 67, 57, 95
D
22, 89, 13, 88
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the unit place digit in (82) 102 + (183) 103 .

A
1
B
6
C
8
D
9
Question 50
Arithmetic

Find the value of \(\sqrt {5\sqrt {5\sqrt {5\sqrt 5 } } }\)

A
5 1/16
B
5 16/32
C
5 15/16
D
5 1/32
Question 51
Arithmetic

If √y = √4 - √6, then find the value of y 2 - 20y + 12.

A
4
B
8
C
10
D
12
Question 52
Arithmetic

If x and y are different positive integer numbers and 3x/y = 4 then find the minimum value of (3x + 4y).

A
6
B
1
C
24
D
8
Question 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
0
B
1
C
2
D
3
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 55
Arithmetic

If X is 60% more than Y, then Y is what percent of X?

A
37.5
B
62.5
C
44.4
D
66.66
Question 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
34000
B
30000
C
32000
D
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 : 81
B
4 : 36 : 9
C
1 : 16 : 12
D
3 : 64 : 9
Question 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
75
B
76
C
79
D
80
Question 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
20
B
60
C
75
D
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
450
B
400
C
350
D
440
Question 61
Arithmetic

If the ratio of marked price and selling price is 14 : 11, then what is the discount percentage?

A
42.58
B
21.42
C
36.36
D
33.33
Question 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
2
B
4
C
3
D
2/5
Question 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
9
B
5
C
12
D
15
Question 65
Arithmetic

The value of annual production of which dry fruit item is the most?

A
Walnuts
B
Raisins
C
Prunes
D
Almonds
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total value (in Rs lakhs) of the annual dry fruit production of the country?

A
4000
B
4500
C
3600
D
3000
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the annual production of dates is ________ degrees.

A
36
B
28
C
32
D
24
Question 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
100000
D
1000000
Question 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
48
B
29
C
24
D
58
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the perimeter of a semi-circle is 144 cm, then find its radius (in cm).

A
56
B
29
C
28
D
58
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 21 cm and height 10 cm.

A
594
B
530
C
472
D
660
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (1/2 - sec30 o )?

A
(√3 - 1)/2
B
(2 - √3)/√3
C
(1 - √6)/√2
D
(√3 - 4)/2√3
Question 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
50
B
48
C
20
D
26
Question 74
GK

Who has written the book "The Theory of Wages"?

A
David Hume
B
Thomas Robert Malthus
C
Irving Fisher
D
J.R.Hicks
Question 75
GK

At present how many stock exchanges are listed in Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?

A
20
B
10
C
9
D
15
Question 76
GK

Chola State had to face the attack of which of the following Rashtrakuta's rulers?

A
Dhruv
B
Govind III
C
Krishna III
D
Amoghvarsha
Question 77
GK

Which of the following decisive battles had established the dominion of the British in India?

A
Battle of Plassey
B
Battle of Buxar
C
Battle of Wandiwash
D
Third Battle of Panipat
Question 78
GK

Soo Canal connects to which of the following?

A
Superior to Michigan
B
Superior to Huron
C
Michigan to Huron
D
Erie to Huron
Question 79
GK

Idukki hydroelectric power project is situated in which state?

A
Kerala
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Karnataka
Question 80
GK

Maharishi Gautam is associated to which Indian philosophy (Darshana)?

A
Samkhya
B
Yog
C
Nyaya
D
Vaisheshika
Question 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
Pakistan
B
China
C
India
D
Iran
Question 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 Marriage
B
The Living
C
Selection Day
D
The Association of Small Bombs
Question 83
GK

The devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitudes came in Nepal in __________.

A
February 2014
B
September 2014
C
April 2015
D
July 2015
Question 84
GK

Which of the following is a major component of German silver?

A
Tin
B
Copper
C
Silver
D
Chlorine
Question 85
GK

In nuclear reactors, which of the following is used as a moderator?

A
Uranium
B
Iron
C
Graphite
D
Platinum
Question 86
GK

Which organ of the government consists of elected representatives of People?

A
Media
B
Legislature
C
Judiciary
D
All options are correct.
Question 87
GK

Who gave the concept of ‘Separation of Powers’ related to different forms of governments?

A
Montesquieu
B
Aristotle
C
Plato
D
Hobbes
Question 88
GK

Which among the following forms a common passage for both the sperms and urine in human males?

A
Ureter
B
Seminal vesicle
C
Vas deferens
D
Urethra
Question 89
GK

Which of the following is not a constituent of phloem?

A
Sieve tubes
B
Companion cells
C
Tracheids
D
Phloem parenchyma
Question 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 meter
B
200 square metre
C
250 square metre
D
175 square metre
Question 91
GK

Scientists have created world’s shortest ___________laser pulse with duration of just 43 attoseconds.

A
Gamma ray
B
Alpha ray
C
Beta ray
D
X-ray
Question 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
20
B
10
C
15
D
25
Question 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
First
B
Third
C
Fifth
D
Seventh
Question 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
18
B
4
C
2
D
36
Question 95
GK

In a __________________ wave particles of the medium vibrate in a direction parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

A
Transverse
B
Longitudinal
C
Surface
D
Field
Question 96
GK

The underground water and the water in rivers, lakes and ponds is also _____________.

A
saline
B
fresh
C
salt
D
sour
Question 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 A
B
Only B
C
Only C
D
Both A and C
Question 98
GK

In HTML, ___________ tag is used to specify each item displayed in the list.

A
<SELECT>
B
<OPTION>
C
<TEXTAREA>
D
<INPUT>