SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

26 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
imparsonators
B
impersonaters
C
impersonators
D
imparsonaters
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. Contrast this with A-the attitude of the general B-public in the advanced C-countries towards senior citizens

A
ABC
B
CBA
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". We, on the other hand, (is amused) by the number of channels it had to offer.

A
was amused
B
were amused
C
were amusing
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". The news (had appeared) irrelevant at that time, but now it directly affects us.

A
have appeared
B
is appeared
C
had appears
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. Give strength or energy to

A
Narcoleptic
B
Invigorate
C
Prostrate
D
Exasperate
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self

A
Woe
B
Nirvana
C
Depression
D
Despondency
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, but of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. As high as a kite

A
Intoxicated with alcohol
B
Feel light after meditation
C
Fell jubilant after victory
D
Behave arrogantly
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Pull the plug

A
Behave greedily and take the most of the shared things for oneself.
B
Do something to stop the persistent losses.
C
Prevent something from happening or continuing.
D
Play loud irritating music.
Question 9
Comprehension

can write ______ advertisement equally

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
it
Question 10
Comprehension

of business. ______ salesman can sell

A
None
B
Never
C
Neither
D
No
Question 11
Comprehension

is infinitely more _____ that, it is the basis

A
then
B
such
C
so
D
than
Question 12
Comprehension

One’s own language ______. It is the basis

A
Effective
B
Effectiveness
C
Effectivity
D
Effectively
Question 13
Comprehension

Subject of really ______ interest and utility

A
Universe
B
Universally
C
Universality
D
Universal
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
Intreference
B
Interfrence
C
Interfrrence
D
Interference
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. He says, “I am a little bit afraid.”

A
He was a little bit afraid, he said
B
He said he was afraid
C
He says that he is a little bit afraid
D
He says that he was a little bit afraid
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 people considered him an outcast.

A
He was an outcast for the people
B
He is considered by the people as an outcast
C
He was considered an outcast by the people
D
He was considered as an outcast by the people
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Daily pricing P: is being seen as a ploy Q: government to escape any political backlash R: to increase prices while allowing the

A
RQP
B
PRQ
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. Allergic

A
Affected
B
Immune
C
Sensitive
D
Afraid
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. Clamorous

A
Noisy
B
Confusion
C
Disturbance
D
Suppression
Question 20
Comprehension

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Mundane 

A
Bounteous
B
Heavenly
C
Exciting
D
Humdrum
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. Pithy

A
Verbose
B
Brief
C
Lengthy
D
Unabridged
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. A thorough search at _____ ‘s home produced stolen items.

A
thief
B
their
C
him
D
his
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. Priya sat _____ a sofa at the Opera.

A
in
B
under
C
into
D
on
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 approximate option. If a sentence is free from, select ‘No Error’. The first demonstration of the live (1)/ transmission of images were given by Georges Rignoux (2)/ and A. Fourier in Paris in 1909. (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 form error, select ‘No Error’. A rainbow is cause by reflection, refraction, and dispersion (1)/ of light among water droplets resulting in a (2)/ spectrum of light appearing in the sky. (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. Paper : Pulp : : ? : ?

A
Sack : Jute
B
Gold : Jewellery
C
Cloth : Garment
D
Car : Vehicle
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 48 : 41 : : ? : ?

A
68 : 63
B
84 : 75
C
74 : 67
D
92 : 87
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. DLQ : XFK : : RGM : ?

A
LBH
B
MBG
C
LAG
D
MAH
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Valley
B
Lake
C
Ocean
D
Creek
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
16 - 5
B
24 - 6
C
32 - 8
D
88 - 22
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
ORU
B
CFI
C
HKN
D
FJM
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Frantic 2. Fraud 3. Fountain 4. Frank 5. Frail

A
54321
B
52314
C
35412
D
24153
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 43, 58, 88, 133, ?, 268

A
193
B
203
C
163
D
218
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. FJ, GK, HL, ?, JN

A
HN
B
HL
C
LN
D
IM
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Among four boys, age of Ashish is thrice the age of Varun. Age of Arvind is 1/2 of the age of Varun. Amit is 8 years elder to Varun, but 8 years younger to Ashish. Who is the second eldest?

A
Amit
B
Ashish
C
Arvind
D
Varun
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Train
B
Rain
C
Van
D
Track
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “TUBE” is written as “202125” and “PINCH” is written as “1691438”. How is “MARC” written in that code language?

A
131183
B
141162
C
131184
D
121183
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 8 ÷ 6 - 5 + 70 x 10 = ?

A
37
B
9
C
17
D
10
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to rectify the equation? 16 ÷ 6 + 35 x 9 - 15 = 31

A
+ and x
B
+ and ÷
C
÷ and -
D
and +
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

If 70$7 = -10, 50$5 = -10 and 40$8 = -5, then find the value of 10$2 = ?

A
50
B
-10
C
16
D
-5
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? YXYXYZXY, YXYZXYXY, YZXYXYXY, YXYXYXZY, YXYXZYXY, ________.

A
ZYXYXYXY
B
YXYXYZXY
C
YXZYXYXY
D
YXYZXYXY
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

A brother and sister leave home for school. The brother goes 0.5 km East, then turns right and goes 3.5 km and reaches his school. The sister goes 2.5 km North, then 1 km West, then turns left and goes 6 km and reaches her school. Where is the brother's school with respect to the sister's school?

A
0.5 km East
B
1.5 km West
C
0.5 km West
D
1.5 km East
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: Some beverages are juices. Statement II: No drinks are beverages. Conclusion I: Some juices are drinks. Conclusion II: No beverages are juices.

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 figure, rectangle represents Lawyers, circle represents Athletes, triangle represents Gardeners and square represents Mothers. Which set of letters represents Lawyers who are either Athletes or Gardeners?

A
HCE
B
DG
C
BFI
D
CDH
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

Series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. RLN, SNQ, TPT, URW, ?

A
VUA
B
VTZ
C
WSA
D
WTA
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 42, 47, 52, 57, ?, 67

A
60
B
62
C
65
D
63
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
(17, 84, 35)
B
(12, 59, 23)
C
(7, 34, 13)
D
(11, 54, 21)
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, ‘J’ can be represented by 42, 34 etc and ‘U’ can be represented by 55, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “SEND”. Matrix-I Matrix-II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 K E A G A 5 U X P O Z 1 L C G I C 6 S W V P O 2 C L E I L 7 P T N W T 3 I G B H J 8 Z Z W N Y 4 G M J D B 9 T S U R O

A
65, 22, 77, 43
B
43, 75, 12, 69
C
21, 65, 12, 89
D
13, 96, 30, 78
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the number of prime factor of 1024.

A
9
B
10
C
11
D
12
Question 50
Arithmetic

Which of the following is NOT prime number?

A
251
B
571
C
331
D
341
Question 51
Arithmetic

What is the value of x 4 + y 4 when the value of x 3 + y 3 = 8 and x + y = 2?

A
2
B
8
C
16
D
32
Question 52
Arithmetic

Determine the value of \({\left( {{\rm{y}} - \frac{1}{{\rm{y}}}} \right)^2}\) when  \({\rm{\;}}{{\rm{y}}^4}{\rm{}} + {\rm{}}\frac{1}{{{{\rm{y}}^4}}}{\rm{}} = {\rm{}}34\)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 53
Arithmetic

Which of the following condition is TRUE about the similarity of triangle ABC and DEF given below?

A
∠A = ∠D, ∠B = ∠E, ∠C = ∠F
B
∠A = ∠E, ∠B = ∠D, ∠C = ∠F
C
∠A = ∠F, ∠B = ∠D, ∠C = ∠E
D
None of these
Question 54
Arithmetic

The radius of the circle is 14 cm, an arc is subtend an angle 54 degree at center. Find the length of the arc (in cm).

A
12.8
B
13.2
C
13.8
D
14.2
Question 55
Arithmetic

If 5% of (P + Q) = 20% of (P – Q), then P is what percentage of Q?

A
133.33
B
166.66
C
150
D
171.33
Question 56
Arithmetic

What number should be added to each of 4, 16, 18 and 58 so that the resulting numbers will be in proportion in the given order?

A
2
B
3
C
4
D
1
Question 57
Arithmetic

In 250 litres mixture of soda and water the ratio of amount of soda to that of water is 7 : 18. In order to make this ratio 2 : 3, how many more litres of soda should be added?

A
37.5
B
42.5
C
45
D
50
Question 58
Arithmetic

The average of three numbers is 40. The first number is 4/3 of the third number. If the third number is 20 less than the second number, then what is the value of the second number?

A
60
B
50
C
10
D
20
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 4000 becomes Rs. 6000 in 1 year at a certain rate of compound interest. What will be the sum (in Rs.) after 4 years?

A
16250
B
12000
C
20250
D
19500
Question 60
Arithmetic

Mukesh sells two shirts. The cost price of the first shirt is equal to the selling price of the second shirt. The first shirt is sold at a profit of 30% and the second shirt is sold at a loss of 30%. What is the ratio of the selling price of the first shirt to the cost price of the second shirt?

A
91 : 100
B
100 : 91
C
31 : 50
D
50 : 31
Question 61
Arithmetic

The marked price of an article is 60% more than its cost price. What maximum discount percentage can be offered by the shopkeeper to sell his article at no profit or no loss?

A
37.5
B
62.5
C
50
D
25
Question 62
Arithmetic

If 169 is subtracted from the square of a number, then the result obtained is 7056. What is the number?

A
75
B
78
C
85
D
87
Question 63
Arithmetic

Working 5 hours a day, Shivam can read a book in 24 days. How many hours a day should he work so as to finish the same work in 8 days?

A
12
B
18
C
15
D
21
Question 64
Arithmetic

Two trains are moving in opposite directions with the same speed. If the length of each train is 120 metres and they cross each other in 12seconds, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of each train?

A
36
B
45
C
80
D
60
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which year were applications greater than that of the previous year?

A
2012
B
2014
C
2015
D
2013
Question 66
Arithmetic

What was the difference in applications between the years 2017 and 2012?

A
3500
B
2000
C
2500
D
3000
Question 67
Arithmetic

Applications in 2014 were greater than that in 2015 by ________.

A
50%
B
20%
C
28.5%
D
40%
Question 68
Arithmetic

If each applicant has to submit Rs. 500 as application fees, how much did the college collect (in Rs. lakhs) as application fees in the last three years?

A
6
B
50
C
60
D
5
Question 69
Arithmetic

The area of a square is 72.25 cm 2 . Find its perimeter (in cm).

A
68
B
44
C
34
D
88
Question 70
Arithmetic

Find the circumference (in cm) of a circle of radius 17.5 cm.

A
140
B
110
C
38
D
76
Question 71
Arithmetic

The curved surface area and the diameter of a right circular cylinder are 352 cm 2 and 14 cm respectively. Find its height (in cm).

A
9
B
8
C
10
D
11
Question 72
Arithmetic

∆XYZ is right angled at Y. If m∠Z = 60°, then find the value of (cot X – 1/3).

A
(3√3 – 1)/3
B
(2√3 – √6)/2√2
C
-5/3
D
(2 – √3)/2√3
Question 73
Arithmetic

∆PQR is right angled at Q. If sin P = 12/13, then what is the value of tan R?

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

The marginal propensity to consume, lies between ______.

A
0 to Infinity
B
0 to 1
C
1 to Infinity
D
0 to 10
Question 75
GK

In India, which of the following is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission?

A
Currency Futures Trading
B
Commodities Futures Trading
C
Equity Futures Trading
D
Both Commodities Futures and Financial Futures Trading
Question 76
GK

Which of the following ruling dynasty's capital is NOT correctly matched?

A
Pratihara - Kannauj
B
Pallava - Kanchi
C
Chalukya - Tanjore
D
Sen - Lakhnauti
Question 77
GK

Which of the following land revenue arrangement is called 'Todarmal System'?

A
Zabti System
B
GallaBakshi System
C
Kankut System
D
Nasaq System
Question 78
GK

What is the approximate length of the ‘Suez Canal’?

A
64.8 Km
B
106.5 Km
C
178 Km
D
193 Km
Question 79
GK

The ‘Ukai’ project is situated _____.

A
On Tapti river in Madhya Pradesh
B
On Tapti river in Gujarat
C
On Sabarmati river in Gujarat
D
On Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh
Question 80
GK

Who was the exponent of ‘Lokayata Darshana’?

A
Kapil
B
Badarayan
C
Charvak
D
Ramanuja
Question 81
GK

What was the theme of the 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS), held in November, 2017?

A
Cyber4All: An Inclusive, Sustainable, Developmental, Safe and Secure Cyberspace.
B
Cyber for Better Life
C
Cyber for Better Future
D
Cyber for World
Question 82
GK

Who among the following is NOT a Miss World?

A
Manushi Chhillar
B
Yukta Mookhey
C
Sushmita Sen
D
Diana Hayden
Question 83
GK

Which is the chief crop of Sri Lanka in which the country is self-sufficient?

A
Rice
B
Sugarcane
C
Rubber
D
Cocoa
Question 84
GK

In a nuclear reactor, ‘cadmium rods’ are used as which of the following?

A
Fuel
B
Moderator
C
Controller
D
Lubricant
Question 85
GK

Which of the following is used in gunpowder?

A
Potassium Bromide
B
Potassium Nitrate
C
Monopotassium Tartrate
D
Potassium Sulphate
Question 86
GK

According to Indian Constitution, there are three organs of government. Which among the following is/are NOT an organ/organs of it? I. The legislature II. The Media III. The Judiciary

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Only III
D
Only I and III
Question 87
GK

The sperms formed in testes are delivered through the ______, which unites with a tube coming from the urinary bladder.

A
ureter
B
seminal vesicle
C
vas deferens
D
urethra
Question 88
GK

Which of the following is NOT a constituent of ‘Xylem’?

A
Tracheids
B
Companion cells
C
Vessels
D
Xylem parenchyma
Question 89
GK

In November 2017, under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) increase in the carpet area for Middle Income Group I (MIG-I) wasapproved. The carpet area for MIG-I will be increased to ______.

A
150 square metre
B
120 square metre
C
100 square metre
D
110 square metre
Question 90
GK

Which country is constructing a DNA sequencing platform to store ethnic data of about 80 million people?

A
India
B
United States of America
C
China
D
Indonesia
Question 91
GK

As per a report released by the Bank of America ‘Merrill Lynch’ in November 2017, India is likely to overtake Japan in nominal GDP to become world’s third-largest economy by which year?

A
2025
B
2020
C
2028
D
2050
Question 92
GK

On the basis of whose recommendations the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has ended the ‘Haj subsidy’ from 2018?

A
Afzal Amanullah Committee
B
Umesh Sinha Committee
C
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Committee
D
Shahnaz Hussain Committee
Question 93
GK

Calculate the frequency (in Hz) of a sound wave of wavelength 5 m travelling with a speed of 360 m/s.

A
1800
B
36
C
900
D
72
Question 94
GK

In a sound wave compressions are regions where density _____.

A
as well as pressure is high.
B
as well as pressure is low.
C
is high and pressure is low
D
is low and pressure is high
Question 95
GK

Soil contains decayed remains of living organisms. This is called ______.

A
Minerals
B
Biosphere
C
Saline Soil
D
Humus
Question 96
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Sebastian Vettel won the Formula One 2017 Mexican Grand Prix. B) In 2017, Per Mertesacker captained the Premier League team Arsenal. C) Tan Zhongyi won the 2017 Women's World Chess Championship.

A
Only C
B
Only B
C
Both B and C
D
Both A and C
Question 97
GK

_______ among the following is a Language of JavaScript.

A
text/JavaScript
B
text/ECMAScript
C
text/VBScript
D
JavaScript VBScript
Question 98
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