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
3
B
2
C
4
D
1
Question 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
4
B
3
C
1
D
2
Question 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
infirm
B
infer
C
confirm
D
luxurious
Question 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
ignored
B
spent
C
given
D
lawned
Question 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
Godliness
B
Reverence
C
Atrocity
D
Piety
Question 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
Pale
B
Vocalise
C
Buoyant
D
Foolish
Question 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
Grassy
B
Lush
C
Dying
D
Fresh
Question 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
Beginner
B
Recruit
C
Virgin
D
Professional
Question 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
QRP
B
QPR
C
PQR
D
RPQ
Question 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
Intreuption
B
Intteruption
C
Interruption
D
Interuption
Question 13
Comprehension

nourished means low grade of ______________ in our mental processes

A
efficiently
B
efficiencies
C
efficiency
D
efficient
Question 14
Comprehension

We will, __________, look upon the mind

A
if
B
then
C
than
D
so
Question 15
Comprehension

as counterparts of ___________ other, each performing

A
only
B
every
C
once
D
each
Question 16
Comprehension

in the other, ________ inextricably bound together

A
two
B
them
C
pair
D
both
Question 17
Comprehension

each getting its _______________ by its union with

A
significant
B
significance
C
significantly
D
significances
Question 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
Zealot
B
Mezzo
C
Medial
D
Betwixt
Question 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
Vacuous
B
Utter
C
Deliberation
D
Coherence
Question 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 retired
B
had retire
C
had retiring
D
no improvement
Question 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 been
B
have been
C
had being
D
no improvement
Question 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
BCA
B
BAC
C
CAB
D
ACB
Question 25
Comprehension

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.  

A
neolithic
B
neolithick
C
neolethick
D
neolethic
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives . Apple : Fruit : : ? : ?

A
Orange : Vegetable
B
Table : Chair
C
Fruit : Guava
D
Scooter : Vehicle
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 39 : 66 : : 57 : ?

A
76
B
84
C
78
D
82
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. MZU : CPK : : QSP : ?

A
GIH
B
GIF
C
HJL
D
HJG 
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Sun
B
Mercury
C
Mars
D
Venus
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 options.

A
57 – 53
B
47 – 41
C
67 – 63
D
71 – 67
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
PLH
B
MHD
C
NJF
D
KGC
Question 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, 3
C
4, 5, 1, 2, 3
D
2, 5, 4, 1, 3
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 14, 21, 42, 105, ?

A
285
B
315
C
305
D
215
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. LT, MS, NR, OQ, ?

A
LP
B
QP
C
PR
D
PP
Question 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
C
B
P
C
K
D
J
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Line
B
Quite
C
Relied
D
Run
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “MOCKS” is written as “NNDJT”. How is “FLAME” written in that code language?

A
KFBMA
B
GKBLF
C
LBHGK
D
LBGHG
Question 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
15
B
28
C
20
D
13
Question 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
10
B
-35
C
15
D
-20
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? YXXXXXX, YYXXXXX, YYYXXXX, YYYYXXX, YYYYYXX, _______________.

A
XXXXXXX
B
YXXXXXX
C
YYYYYYX
D
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 North
B
7 km South
C
7 km North
D
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 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 Paramedics, circle represents Equestrians, triangle represents Photographers and square represents Fathers. Which set of letters represents Paramedics who are Photographers?

A
F
B
E
C
G
D
H
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. RTM, QRJ, PPG, OND, ?

A
NLZ
B
MMZ
C
MKB
D
NLA
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 23, 19, 15, 11, ?

A
3
B
9
C
5
D
7
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
(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, 55
B
34, 76, 11, 87
C
41, 79, 31, 95
D
77, 42, 30, 41
Question 49
Arithmetic

The sum of squares of three consecutive natural numbers is 2702. What will be the middle number?

A
29
B
30
C
31
D
32
Question 50
Arithmetic

Anuj runs \(1\frac{2}{3}\) laps of 7 laps race, find the remaining laps to be run.

A
16/3
B
14/3
C
11/3
D
10/3
Question 51
Arithmetic

If u + v = 10 and uv = 16, then find the value of (u 2 - v 2 )/uv.

A
0
B
15/8
C
15/4
D
15/2
Question 52
Arithmetic

If x 2 +y 2 + z 2 - 8x + 6y - 4z + 29 = 0, then find the value of z (x + y).

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
13.5
B
12.04
C
12.12
D
12.36
Question 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
7500
B
15000
C
30000
D
18000
Question 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
40
B
42
C
44
D
48
Question 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
74
B
73
C
37
D
Cannot be determined
Question 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
20
B
15
C
10
D
12
Question 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
250
B
200
C
300
D
400
Question 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
340
B
428
C
308
D
368
Question 62
Arithmetic

If the value of √30 is approximately 5.477, then what is the approximate value of √(5/6)?

A
0.853
B
0.891
C
0.913
D
0.937
Question 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
22/5
B
28/5
C
24/5
D
26/5
Question 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
450
B
990
C
540
D
1040
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which age do teenagers spend most number of hours playing outdoor games

A
15
B
16
C
17
D
13
Question 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 : 5
B
5 : 2
C
2 : 5
D
5 : 1
Question 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
24.5
B
25.5
C
24
D
25
Question 69
Arithmetic

The length and breadth of a rectangle are 21 cm and 20 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm 2 ).

A
420
B
840
C
80
D
160
Question 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
10
B
12
C
9
D
15
Question 71
Arithmetic

The total surface area of a hemisphere is 4158 cm 2 . Find its diameter (in cm).

A
21
B
84
C
42
D
63
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (1/3 + cosec 30°)?

A
(√6 + 1)/√3
B
7/3
C
(4 + √3)/2
D
(√3 + 1)/2
Question 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
8.5
B
7.5
C
5
D
6
Question 74
GK

Which of the following is a function of money?

A
medium of exchange
B
store of value
C
unit of accounting
D
All options are correct.
Question 75
GK

The concept of ‘Navratnas’ was evolved in which of the following year's Union Budget?

A
1990-91
B
1999-2000
C
1997-98
D
1995-96
Question 76
GK

What is called the hot dry local winds blowing in the northern part of Alps mountain?

A
Foehn
B
Khamsin
C
Chinook
D
Sirocco
Question 77
GK

Ujjain is situated on the banks of which river?

A
Narmada
B
Tawa
C
Tapi
D
Shipra
Question 78
GK

Buddhist texts have been mentioned in which of the following Ashoka's Inscriptions?

A
Dhauli
B
Kalinga
C
Jaugada
D
Bhabru
Question 79
GK

Which of the following was the first thing that encouraged the Europeans for Indian business?

A
Muslin
B
cotton clothes
C
Spice
D
Indigo
Question 80
GK

Bharhut is related to __________.

A
Islam
B
Buddhism
C
Jainism
D
Hinduism
Question 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
China
B
Pakistan
C
Japan
D
India
Question 82
GK

Which Indian origin actor was honoured with the 'Asian Game Changer Award-2017' by the Asia Society?

A
Nemko Katyal
B
Dev Patel
C
John Browne
D
Aziz Ansari
Question 83
GK

Who was the contemporary ruler of Emperor Asoka in Sri Lanka?

A
Mahasen
B
Kasyapa
C
Tissa
D
Vijayabahu I
Question 84
GK

Isobars are atoms of different chemical elements that have ________.

A
Same atomic number but different mass number
B
Same mass number but different atomic number
C
Same mass number and same atomic number
D
Different mass number and different atomic number
Question 85
GK

Which of the following is based on the principle of nuclear fusion?

A
Atomic bomb
B
Hydrogen bomb
C
Both Atomic and Hydrogen bomb
D
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 I
B
Only II
C
Only I and II
D
All of the above
Question 87
GK

In Indian Parliamentary System, ‘Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)’ are ________.

A
Nominated by Chief Minister of that state
B
Elected by the people
C
Elected by members of parliament
D
Nominated by President of India
Question 88
GK

The swollen bottom part of the carpel of a flower is called as ________.

A
Ovary
B
Style
C
Stigma
D
Anther
Question 89
GK

Which of the following is the correct decreasing order of intercellular space in various simple permanent tissues?

A
Parenchyma > Collenchyma > Sclerenchyma
B
Sclerenchyma > Parenchyma > Collenchyma
C
Collenchyma > Parenchyma > Sclerenchyma
D
Parenchyma > Sclerenchyma > Collenchyma
Question 90
GK

In December 2017, which Ministry launched a pilot project ‘Blue Flag’?

A
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change
B
Ministry of Home Affairs
C
Ministry of Tourism
D
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Question 91
GK

What was the shape of the galaxy named A1689 B11 that existed 11 billion years ago?

A
No option is correct.
B
Spiral
C
Thin disc
D
Turbulent disc
Question 92
GK

In November 2017, a report titled ‘Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report’ was

A
$ 10 Trillion
B
$ 5 Trillion
C
$ 1 Trillion
D
$ 15 Trillion
Question 93
GK

Who is the singer and composer of official Anthem for “Bharat ke Veer” initiative?

A
Sukhwinder Singh
B
Kailash Kher
C
Sonu Nigam
D
Jagjit Singh
Question 94
GK

Find the work done (in J) when a charge of 24 C moves across a potential difference of 6 V.

A
4
B
72
C
8
D
144
Question 95
GK

When the vibrating object moves forward, it creates a region of high pressure in the medium called _________.

A
negation
B
dilation
C
relaxation
D
compression
Question 96
GK

The _________ keeps the average temperature of the Earth fairly steady.

A
heliosphere
B
biosphere
C
photosphere
D
atmosphere
Question 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 B
B
Only C
C
Both B and C
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

In HTML, ________ attribute is used for merging of two or more adjacent rows.

A
COLSPAN
B
ROWSPAN
C
CELLSPACING
D
CELLPADDING