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
imparsonatorsB
impersonatersC
impersonatorsD
imparsonatersQuestion 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
ABCB
CBAC
CABD
BCAQuestion 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 amusedB
were amusedC
were amusingD
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". The news (had appeared) irrelevant at that time, but now it directly affects us.
A
have appearedB
is appearedC
had appearsD
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. Give strength or energy to
A
NarcolepticB
InvigorateC
ProstrateD
ExasperateQuestion 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
WoeB
NirvanaC
DepressionD
DespondencyQuestion 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 alcoholB
Feel light after meditationC
Fell jubilant after victoryD
Behave arrogantlyQuestion 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
aB
anC
theD
itQuestion 10
Comprehension
of business. ______ salesman can sell
A
NoneB
NeverC
NeitherD
NoQuestion 11
Comprehension
is infinitely more _____ that, it is the basis
A
thenB
suchC
soD
thanQuestion 12
Comprehension
One’s own language ______. It is the basis
A
EffectiveB
EffectivenessC
EffectivityD
EffectivelyQuestion 13
Comprehension
Subject of really ______ interest and utility
A
UniverseB
UniversallyC
UniversalityD
UniversalQuestion 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
IntreferenceB
InterfrenceC
InterfrrenceD
InterferenceQuestion 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 saidB
He said he was afraidC
He says that he is a little bit afraidD
He says that he was a little bit afraidQuestion 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 peopleB
He is considered by the people as an outcastC
He was considered an outcast by the peopleD
He was considered as an outcast by the peopleQuestion 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
RQPB
PRQC
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. Allergic
A
AffectedB
ImmuneC
SensitiveD
AfraidQuestion 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
NoisyB
ConfusionC
DisturbanceD
SuppressionQuestion 20
Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Mundane
A
BounteousB
HeavenlyC
ExcitingD
HumdrumQuestion 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
VerboseB
BriefC
LengthyD
UnabridgedQuestion 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
thiefB
theirC
himD
hisQuestion 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
inB
underC
intoD
onQuestion 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
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 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Paper : Pulp : : ? : ?
A
Sack : JuteB
Gold : JewelleryC
Cloth : GarmentD
Car : VehicleQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 48 : 41 : : ? : ?
A
68 : 63B
84 : 75C
74 : 67D
92 : 87Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. DLQ : XFK : : RGM : ?
A
LBHB
MBGC
LAGD
MAHQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
ValleyB
LakeC
OceanD
CreekQuestion 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 - 5B
24 - 6C
32 - 8D
88 - 22Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
ORUB
CFIC
HKND
FJMQuestion 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
54321B
52314C
35412D
24153Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 43, 58, 88, 133, ?, 268
A
193B
203C
163D
218Question 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
HNB
HLC
LND
IMQuestion 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
AmitB
AshishC
ArvindD
VarunQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Travelling
A
TrainB
RainC
VanD
TrackQuestion 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
131183B
141162C
131184D
121183Question 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
37B
9C
17D
10Question 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 xB
+ 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
50B
-10C
16D
-5Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? YXYXYZXY, YXYZXYXY, YZXYXYXY, YXYXYXZY, YXYXZYXY, ________.
A
ZYXYXYXYB
YXYXYZXYC
YXZYXYXYD
YXYZXYXYQuestion 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 EastB
1.5 km WestC
0.5 km WestD
1.5 km EastQuestion 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
HCEB
DGC
BFID
CDHQuestion 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
VUAB
VTZC
WSAD
WTAQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 42, 47, 52, 57, ?, 67
A
60B
62C
65D
63Question 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, 43B
43, 75, 12, 69C
21, 65, 12, 89D
13, 96, 30, 78Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the number of prime factor of 1024.
A
9B
10C
11D
12Question 50
Arithmetic
Which of the following is NOT prime number?
A
251B
571C
331D
341Question 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
2B
8C
16D
32Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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 = ∠FB
∠A = ∠E, ∠B = ∠D, ∠C = ∠FC
∠A = ∠F, ∠B = ∠D, ∠C = ∠ED
None of theseQuestion 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
12.8B
13.2C
13.8D
14.2Question 55
Arithmetic
If 5% of (P + Q) = 20% of (P – Q), then P is what percentage of Q?
A
133.33B
166.66C
150D
171.33Question 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
2B
3C
4D
1Question 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
37.5B
42.5C
45D
50Question 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
60B
50C
10D
20Question 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
16250B
12000C
20250D
19500Question 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 : 100B
100 : 91C
31 : 50D
50 : 31Question 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
37.5B
62.5C
50D
25Question 62
Arithmetic
If 169 is subtracted from the square of a number, then the result obtained is 7056. What is the number?
A
75B
78C
85D
87Question 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
12B
18C
15D
21Question 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
36B
45C
80D
60Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year were applications greater than that of the previous year?
A
2012B
2014C
2015D
2013Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference in applications between the years 2017 and 2012?
A
3500B
2000C
2500D
3000Question 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
6B
50C
60D
5Question 69
Arithmetic
The area of a square is 72.25 cm 2 . Find its perimeter (in cm).
A
68B
44C
34D
88Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the circumference (in cm) of a circle of radius 17.5 cm.
A
140B
110C
38D
76Question 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
9B
8C
10D
11Question 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)/3B
(2√3 – √6)/2√2C
-5/3D
(2 – √3)/2√3Question 73
Arithmetic
∆PQR is right angled at Q. If sin P = 12/13, then what is the value of tan R?
A
5/13B
13/5C
13/12D
5/12Question 74
GK
The marginal propensity to consume, lies between ______.
A
0 to InfinityB
0 to 1C
1 to InfinityD
0 to 10Question 75
GK
In India, which of the following is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission?
A
Currency Futures TradingB
Commodities Futures TradingC
Equity Futures TradingD
Both Commodities Futures and Financial Futures TradingQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following ruling dynasty's capital is NOT correctly matched?
A
Pratihara - KannaujB
Pallava - KanchiC
Chalukya - TanjoreD
Sen - LakhnautiQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following land revenue arrangement is called 'Todarmal System'?
A
Zabti SystemB
GallaBakshi SystemC
Kankut SystemD
Nasaq SystemQuestion 78
GK
What is the approximate length of the ‘Suez Canal’?
A
64.8 KmB
106.5 KmC
178 KmD
193 KmQuestion 79
GK
The ‘Ukai’ project is situated _____.
A
On Tapti river in Madhya PradeshB
On Tapti river in GujaratC
On Sabarmati river in GujaratD
On Narmada river in Madhya PradeshQuestion 80
GK
Who was the exponent of ‘Lokayata Darshana’?
A
KapilB
BadarayanC
CharvakD
RamanujaQuestion 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 LifeC
Cyber for Better FutureD
Cyber for WorldQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following is NOT a Miss World?
A
Manushi ChhillarB
Yukta MookheyC
Sushmita SenD
Diana HaydenQuestion 83
GK
Which is the chief crop of Sri Lanka in which the country is self-sufficient?
A
RiceB
SugarcaneC
RubberD
CocoaQuestion 84
GK
In a nuclear reactor, ‘cadmium rods’ are used as which of the following?
A
FuelB
ModeratorC
ControllerD
LubricantQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following is used in gunpowder?
A
Potassium BromideB
Potassium NitrateC
Monopotassium TartrateD
Potassium SulphateQuestion 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 IB
Only IIC
Only IIID
Only I and IIIQuestion 87
GK
The sperms formed in testes are delivered through the ______, which unites with a tube coming from the urinary bladder.
A
ureterB
seminal vesicleC
vas deferensD
urethraQuestion 88
GK
Which of the following is NOT a constituent of ‘Xylem’?
A
TracheidsB
Companion cellsC
VesselsD
Xylem parenchymaQuestion 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 metreB
120 square metreC
100 square metreD
110 square metreQuestion 90
GK
Which country is constructing a DNA sequencing platform to store ethnic data of about 80 million people?
A
IndiaB
United States of AmericaC
ChinaD
IndonesiaQuestion 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
2025B
2020C
2028D
2050Question 92
GK
On the basis of whose recommendations the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has ended the ‘Haj subsidy’ from 2018?
A
Afzal Amanullah CommitteeB
Umesh Sinha CommitteeC
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi CommitteeD
Shahnaz Hussain CommitteeQuestion 93
GK
Calculate the frequency (in Hz) of a sound wave of wavelength 5 m travelling with a speed of 360 m/s.
A
1800B
36C
900D
72Question 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 lowD
is low and pressure is highQuestion 95
GK
Soil contains decayed remains of living organisms. This is called ______.
A
MineralsB
BiosphereC
Saline SoilD
HumusQuestion 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 CB
Only BC
Both B and CD
Both A and CQuestion 97
GK
_______ among the following is a Language of JavaScript.
A
text/JavaScriptB
text/ECMAScriptC
text/VBScriptD
JavaScript VBScriptQuestion 98
GK
Where was the 7th edition of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav held from 14 January to 20 January, 2018?
A
New DelhiB
BengaluruC
JaipurD
Kanpur