SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
26 Mar 2018 • Shift 2
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Question 1
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'. Industries should regularly check (1)/ if their machines are emitting (2)/ smoke within permission limits. (3)/ No error (4)
A
3B
2C
4D
1Question 2
Comprehension
n 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'. “Our focus is to develop and nurture a democratic (1)/ and accommodative space/platform wherever we go, (2)/ so that all kind of arts can flourish. (3)/ No error (4)
A
4B
3C
1D
2Question 3
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. The old man was ______ and poor.
A
infirmB
inferC
confirmD
luxuriousQuestion 4
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 ______ all her money at one shop in the mall.
A
ignoredB
spentC
givenD
lawnedQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Scurrility
A
GodlinessB
ReverenceC
AtrocityD
PietyQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Sanguine
A
PaleB
VocaliseC
BuoyantD
FoolishQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Verdant
A
GrassyB
LushC
DyingD
FreshQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Tyro
A
BeginnerB
RecruitC
VirginD
ProfessionalQuestion 9
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. “Make in India” is not a mere P: accomplished by a single-minded Q: slogan but a mission to be R: commitment towards new processes
A
QRPB
QPRC
PQRD
RPQQuestion 10
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. George Orwell wrote 1984.
A
1984 is wrote by George Orwell.B
1984 was wrote by George Orwell.C
1984 was written by George Orwell.D
1984 written by George Orwell.Question 11
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. Gopal said to his friends, “Are you angry?”
A
Were they angry, asked Gopal.B
Gopal asked why they are angry.C
Gopal asked them whether they are angry.D
Gopal asked his friends whether they were angry.Question 12
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
IntreuptionB
IntteruptionC
InterruptionD
InteruptionQuestion 13
Comprehension
nourished means low grade of ______________ in our mental processes
A
efficientlyB
efficienciesC
efficiencyD
efficientQuestion 14
Comprehension
We will, __________, look upon the mind
A
ifB
thenC
thanD
soQuestion 15
Comprehension
as counterparts of ___________ other, each performing
A
onlyB
everyC
onceD
eachQuestion 16
Comprehension
in the other, ________ inextricably bound together
A
twoB
themC
pairD
bothQuestion 17
Comprehension
each getting its _______________ by its union with
A
significantB
significanceC
significantlyD
significancesQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Cross that bridge when you come to it
A
If you are brave then you can overcome all hurdles.B
A bridge is a path to a different world.C
It is always better to plan for an eventuality rather face it when you are unprepared.D
Deal with a problem when and if it arises.Question 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A little bird told me
A
Have a strong network of spies from where you get reliable information from which you can profit.B
Used to indicate that the speaker knows something but chooses to keep the identity of their informant secret.C
A secret which is known by everybody.D
A person unknowingly letting out a secret.Question 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals
A
ZealotB
MezzoC
MedialD
BetwixtQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Slow and careful movement or thought
A
VacuousB
UtterC
DeliberationD
CoherenceQuestion 22
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 ne eded, select "no improvement". Husband (have retired) from service and the daughters had left home to pursue their dreams.
A
had retiredB
had retireC
had retiringD
no improvementQuestion 23
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 ne eded, select "no improvement". Certainly she (had been) under a lot of stress.
A
was beenB
have beenC
had beingD
no improvementQuestion 24
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. I am compelled to A: being fully cognizant of the rich B: effects of all languages on one another C: call it an abomination despite
A
BCAB
BACC
CABD
ACBQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
neolithicB
neolithickC
neolethickD
neolethicQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives . Apple : Fruit : : ? : ?
A
Orange : VegetableB
Table : ChairC
Fruit : GuavaD
Scooter : VehicleQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 39 : 66 : : 57 : ?
A
76B
84C
78D
82Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. MZU : CPK : : QSP : ?
A
GIHB
GIFC
HJLD
HJG Question 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
SunB
MercuryC
MarsD
VenusQuestion 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 options.
A
57 – 53B
47 – 41C
67 – 63D
71 – 67Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
PLHB
MHDC
NJFD
KGCQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Earth 2. Each 3. Easily 4. Earnest 5. Early
A
2, 5, 4, 3, 1 B
5, 4, 2, 1, 3C
4, 5, 1, 2, 3D
2, 5, 4, 1, 3Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 14, 21, 42, 105, ?
A
285B
315C
305D
215Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. LT, MS, NR, OQ, ?
A
LPB
QPC
PRD
PPQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Six persons P, A, V, K, J and C are sitting in a row facing north. C is to the immediate left of V who is third to the right of P. J is to the immediate left of K and is at one of the end. Who is to the immediate left of A?
A
CB
PC
KD
JQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Relinquished
A
LineB
QuiteC
ReliedD
RunQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “MOCKS” is written as “NNDJT”. How is “FLAME” written in that code language?
A
KFBMAB
GKBLFC
LBHGKD
LBGHGQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '÷' represents ' + ', '-' represents '×', ' + ' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 8 - 14 + 7 × 10 ÷ 9 = ?
A
15B
28C
20D
13Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 16 × 8 - 4 ÷ 9 + 14 = 37
A
+ and ×B
+ and ÷C
÷ and –D
and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 30Ω6 = -5, 80Ω2 = -40 and 20Ω4 = -5, then find the value of 70Ω2 = ?
A
10B
-35C
15D
-20Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? YXXXXXX, YYXXXXX, YYYXXXX, YYYYXXX, YYYYYXX, _______________.
A
XXXXXXXB
YXXXXXXC
YYYYYYXD
YYXXXXX Question 42
Logical Reasoning
A cyclist cycles 3.5 km West, then turns North and cycles 2.5 km North, then turns to his right and cycles 3.5 km, then turns North and cycles 4.5 km. Where is he now with respect to his starting position?
A
2 km NorthB
7 km SouthC
7 km NorthD
2 km South 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 lighters are fire. Statement II: All matchboxes are lighters. Conclusion I: No fire are matchboxes. Conclusion II: All matchboxes are fire.
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 Paramedics, circle represents Equestrians, triangle represents Photographers and square represents Fathers. Which set of letters represents Paramedics who are Photographers?
A
FB
EC
GD
HQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. RTM, QRJ, PPG, OND, ?
A
NLZB
MMZC
MKBD
NLAQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 23, 19, 15, 11, ?
A
3B
9C
5D
7Question 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
(9, 18, 25)B
(7, 16, 23)C
(26, 35, 42)D
(19, 27, 35)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 ‘E’ can be represented by 10, 42 etc and ‘T’ can be represented by 59, 99 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘PEAK’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 I F E I H 1 E M I J C 2 D M D G G 3 A I C E H 4 I K E C L Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 X Z Q Q T 6 O P W Y W 7 U Q P U S 8 X S U P Q 9 V U X N T
A
43, 66, 33, 55B
34, 76, 11, 87C
41, 79, 31, 95D
77, 42, 30, 41Question 49
Arithmetic
The sum of squares of three consecutive natural numbers is 2702. What will be the middle number?
A
29B
30C
31D
32Question 50
Arithmetic
Anuj runs \(1\frac{2}{3}\) laps of 7 laps race, find the remaining laps to be run.
A
16/3B
14/3C
11/3D
10/3Question 51
Arithmetic
If u + v = 10 and uv = 16, then find the value of (u 2 - v 2 )/uv.
A
0B
15/8C
15/4D
15/2Question 52
Arithmetic
If x 2 +y 2 + z 2 - 8x + 6y - 4z + 29 = 0, then find the value of z (x + y).
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 53
Arithmetic
Consider the figure shown below and choose the CORRECT option for the length of MN.
A
\(\sqrt {{d^2} - {{\left( {{r_1} - {r_2}} \right)}^2}}\)B
\(\sqrt {{d^2} + {{\left( {{r_1} - {r_2}} \right)}^2}}\)C
\({{d^2} - {{\left( {{r_1} - {r_2}} \right)}^2}}\)D
\({{d^2} + {{\left( {{r_1} - {r_2}} \right)}^2}}\)Question 54
Arithmetic
Consider the figure shown below and choose the CORRECT option for the ratio PA : PB.
A
\({r_1}:{r_2}\) (internal)B
\({r_1}:{r_2}\) (external)C
\({r_2}:{r_1}\) (internal)D
\({r_2}:{r_1}\) (external)Question 55
Arithmetic
If the side of square is increased by 6%, then what will be the percentage increase in its area?
A
13.5B
12.04C
12.12D
12.36Question 56
Arithmetic
The ratio of incomes of P and Q is 5 : 3. Ratio of income of Q and R is 5 : 2. If one-fourth of P’s income is Rs. 500 more than the R’s income, then what is the income (in Rs) of Q?
A
7500B
15000C
30000D
18000Question 57
Arithmetic
In a mixture, ink and water are in the ratio of 8 : 5. If 24 litres of water is added to the mixture, then the new ratio becomes 8 : 11. What is the total quantity (in litres) of water in the new mixture?
A
40B
42C
44D
48Question 58
Arithmetic
Of the three numbers, the average of the first number and the second number is 37 more than the average of second number and third number. What is the difference between the first and the third number?
A
74B
73C
37D
Cannot be determinedQuestion 59
Arithmetic
A certain sum of money becomes 4 times of itself in 30 years at a rate of simple interest. In how many years it will become double of itself at the same rate of simple interest
A
20B
15C
10D
12Question 60
Arithmetic
A man sells an article at a profit of 35%. If he had bought it for 15% less price and sold it for Rs. 32 less, then he would have gained 40%. What is the initial cost price (in Rs) of the article?
A
250B
200C
300D
400Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of a door is Rs. 1400. It is sold at a discount of 28%. If the cost price of the door is Rs. 700, then what is the profit (in Rs.)?
A
340B
428C
308D
368Question 62
Arithmetic
If the value of √30 is approximately 5.477, then what is the approximate value of √(5/6)?
A
0.853B
0.891C
0.913D
0.937Question 63
Arithmetic
Vijay can do a work in 8 hours. Vijay and Puneet together can do the same work in 6 hours. Puneet and Sachin together can do the same work in 4 hours. Sachin alone can complete the same work in how many hours?
A
22/5B
28/5C
24/5D
26/5Question 64
Arithmetic
Two trains start moving from stations S and R. Both trains move towards each other at speeds of 35 km/hr and 42 km/hr respectively. When they meet each other, the second train has travelled 90 km more than the first. What is the distance (in km) between S and R?
A
450B
990C
540D
1040Question 65
Arithmetic
In which age do teenagers spend most number of hours playing outdoor games
A
15B
16C
17D
13Question 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of hours per day spent in playing outdoor games by 13 year olds and 18 year olds?
A
1 : 5B
5 : 2C
2 : 5D
5 : 1Question 67
Arithmetic
The number of hours per day spent in playing outdoor games is _______ more by 17 year old as compared to 14 year old.
A
14.28%B
16.67%C
12.65%D
10.79%Question 68
Arithmetic
How many hours does a 16 year old spend playing outdoor games in a week?
A
24.5B
25.5C
24D
25Question 69
Arithmetic
The length and breadth of a rectangle are 21 cm and 20 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
420B
840C
80D
160Question 70
Arithmetic
If the measure of the interior angle of a regular polygon is 100° greater than the measure of its exterior angle then how many sides does it have?
A
10B
12C
9D
15Question 71
Arithmetic
The total surface area of a hemisphere is 4158 cm 2 . Find its diameter (in cm).
A
21B
84C
42D
63Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (1/3 + cosec 30°)?
A
(√6 + 1)/√3B
7/3C
(4 + √3)/2D
(√3 + 1)/2Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔDEF measure of angle E is 90°. If sin D = 15/17, and DE = 4 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side EF?
A
8.5B
7.5C
5D
6Question 74
GK
Which of the following is a function of money?
A
medium of exchangeB
store of valueC
unit of accountingD
All options are correct.Question 75
GK
The concept of ‘Navratnas’ was evolved in which of the following year's Union Budget?
A
1990-91B
1999-2000C
1997-98D
1995-96Question 76
GK
What is called the hot dry local winds blowing in the northern part of Alps mountain?
A
FoehnB
KhamsinC
ChinookD
SiroccoQuestion 77
GK
Ujjain is situated on the banks of which river?
A
NarmadaB
TawaC
TapiD
ShipraQuestion 78
GK
Buddhist texts have been mentioned in which of the following Ashoka's Inscriptions?
A
DhauliB
KalingaC
JaugadaD
BhabruQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following was the first thing that encouraged the Europeans for Indian business?
A
MuslinB
cotton clothesC
SpiceD
IndigoQuestion 80
GK
Bharhut is related to __________.
A
IslamB
BuddhismC
JainismD
HinduismQuestion 81
GK
Sri Lanka on 9 December, 2017 formally handed over the control of the southern deep sea port of Hambantota to which country for 99 year lease?
A
ChinaB
PakistanC
JapanD
IndiaQuestion 82
GK
Which Indian origin actor was honoured with the 'Asian Game Changer Award-2017' by the Asia Society?
A
Nemko KatyalB
Dev PatelC
John BrowneD
Aziz AnsariQuestion 83
GK
Who was the contemporary ruler of Emperor Asoka in Sri Lanka?
A
MahasenB
KasyapaC
TissaD
Vijayabahu IQuestion 84
GK
Isobars are atoms of different chemical elements that have ________.
A
Same atomic number but different mass numberB
Same mass number but different atomic numberC
Same mass number and same atomic numberD
Different mass number and different atomic numberQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following is based on the principle of nuclear fusion?
A
Atomic bombB
Hydrogen bombC
Both Atomic and Hydrogen bombD
No option is correct.Question 86
GK
Gram Panchayat is composed of which of the following? I. The ward panchs II. The sarpanch III. The district collector Codes:
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Only I and IID
All of the aboveQuestion 87
GK
In Indian Parliamentary System, ‘Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)’ are ________.
A
Nominated by Chief Minister of that stateB
Elected by the peopleC
Elected by members of parliamentD
Nominated by President of IndiaQuestion 88
GK
The swollen bottom part of the carpel of a flower is called as ________.
A
OvaryB
StyleC
StigmaD
AntherQuestion 89
GK
Which of the following is the correct decreasing order of intercellular space in various simple permanent tissues?
A
Parenchyma > Collenchyma > SclerenchymaB
Sclerenchyma > Parenchyma > CollenchymaC
Collenchyma > Parenchyma > SclerenchymaD
Parenchyma > Sclerenchyma > CollenchymaQuestion 90
GK
In December 2017, which Ministry launched a pilot project ‘Blue Flag’?
A
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate changeB
Ministry of Home AffairsC
Ministry of TourismD
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareQuestion 91
GK
What was the shape of the galaxy named A1689 B11 that existed 11 billion years ago?
A
No option is correct.B
SpiralC
Thin discD
Turbulent discQuestion 92
GK
In November 2017, a report titled ‘Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report’ was
A
$ 10 TrillionB
$ 5 TrillionC
$ 1 TrillionD
$ 15 TrillionQuestion 93
GK
Who is the singer and composer of official Anthem for “Bharat ke Veer” initiative?
A
Sukhwinder SinghB
Kailash KherC
Sonu NigamD
Jagjit SinghQuestion 94
GK
Find the work done (in J) when a charge of 24 C moves across a potential difference of 6 V.
A
4B
72C
8D
144Question 95
GK
When the vibrating object moves forward, it creates a region of high pressure in the medium called _________.
A
negationB
dilationC
relaxationD
compressionQuestion 96
GK
The _________ keeps the average temperature of the Earth fairly steady.
A
heliosphereB
biosphereC
photosphereD
atmosphereQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct ? A) Netherlands won the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup. B) Australia won the 2016–17 Men's FIH Hockey World League Final. C) Fan Zhendong won the Tennis 2017 US Open Men's Singles. Codes:
A
Only BB
Only CC
Both B and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In HTML, ________ attribute is used for merging of two or more adjacent rows.
A
COLSPANB
ROWSPANC
CELLSPACINGD
CELLPADDING