SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
26 Mar 2018 • Shift 3
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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'. Evolutionary processes give rise to biodiversity in every (1)/ level of biological organisation, including the level of (2)/ species, individual organisms, and molecules. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 2
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'. Population decline, counter-urbanisation, invasion, and (1)/ movement of people, which had begun in Late (2)/ Antiquity, continued in the Early Middle Ages. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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 architect was unable to _________ those designs.
A
MadeB
SketchC
ScatterD
BuiltQuestion 4
Comprehension
Choose the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank Life is short but it has a _________ meaning.
A
RareB
SharpC
DeepD
BlurQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Pert
A
HumbleB
LivelyC
MeekD
TimidQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Copious
A
CounterfeitB
PlentifulC
CommendableD
DeficientQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Egregious
A
NoticeableB
GrossC
MildD
ObviousQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Rectitude
A
GoodnessB
InfamyC
HonestyD
CharacterQuestion 9
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The elusive P: status in the Red List of the International Q: snow leopard has lost its endangered R: Union for Conservation of Nature
A
QPRB
RPQC
QRPD
PQRQuestion 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. He gave her promotion happily.
A
She was given promotion happily by him.B
She had been given promotion by him happily.C
Her promotion was gave happily by him.D
Her promotion was given.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. Anuj said, “I need your help now.”
A
Anju needed my help then.B
Anuj said that he needed my help then.C
Anuj said he needed my help now.D
Anuj says he needed my help now.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
HygieneB
HygineC
HigineD
HygeineQuestion 13
Comprehension
we will not ______________ find ourselves in that
A
AutomaticallyB
AutomaticC
AutomaticalD
AutomationQuestion 14
Comprehension
a sign of success and ____________ in our binary outlook.
A
AppreciateB
AppreciativeC
AppreciationD
AppreciativelyQuestion 15
Comprehension
at the back _______ our mind.
A
ForB
FromC
OffD
OfQuestion 16
Comprehension
What if we end __________ in the other group
A
UponB
OnC
UpD
AboveQuestion 17
Comprehension
list of failures _________ embarrassments that go viral
A
ButB
NorC
AlsoD
AndQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Stab someone in the back
A
Praise someone.B
Like someone secretly.C
Betray someone.D
Meet someone after a long time.Question 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Over my dead body
A
Used to emphasize that one completely opposes something.B
Be dead sure of something.C
Feel afraid of something or someone.D
Feel unhealthy and very weak.Question 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Farmland ploughed and harrowed but left for a period without being sown in order to restore its fertility
A
FallowB
UrbaneC
SophisticatedD
GenteelQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
A
ArdentB
FerventC
ApatheticD
MelancholicQuestion 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 needed, select "no improvement". Over the last few weeks I (has been) on a whirlwind series of travel for work and vacation.
A
Have beenB
Was beenC
Have beingD
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 needed, select "no improvement". I closed the window just in time and (return) to my room with relief.
A
ReturnsB
ReturnedC
Will returnD
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. In order to A-regulate the technology and boost B-the rankings, we need our C-teachers to do exponential thinking
A
CBAB
CABC
BCAD
ABCQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
SymptommaticallyB
SymptomaticalyC
SymptomaticallyD
SymptommaticalyQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Ohm : Resistance ∷ ? : ?
A
Temperature : DegreeB
Hectare : AreaC
Energy : WattD
Current : AmpereQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 16 : 23 ∷ 22 : ?
A
34B
29C
23D
31Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. GOI : RZT ∷ FMD : ?
A
PWNB
QXPC
PWOD
QXOQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Figure - RectangleB
Ornament - RingC
Vehicle - ScooterD
Necklace - OrnamentQuestion 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
17 – 34B
37 – 74C
43 – 86D
29 – 59Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
SKCB
ZRJC
ZSKD
VNFQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Pinnacle 2. Pigment 3. Pierce 4. Phony 5. Pick
A
52431B
45321C
12453D
23514Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 13, 19, 32, 51, 83, ?
A
142B
134C
156D
140Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. CLG, GPK, KTO, OXS, ?
A
TBWB
SZWC
SWAD
SBWQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Suraj is shorter than Gopal but taller than Tarun. Rajan is the tallest and Shivam is shorter than Suraj but not the shortest. Who is the third shortest?
A
GopalB
SurajC
RajanD
ShivamQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Endeavors
A
VoteB
RoseC
EndD
DoneQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “LINKS” is written as “93210” and “CROMA” is written as “84576”. How is “ROCKS” written in that code language?
A
81054B
83106C
45810D
10486Question 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 7 - 8 + 20 x 10 ÷ 9 = ?
A
18B
20C
22D
14Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 16 × 4 - 10 + 2 ÷ 12 = 18
A
× and -B
÷ and -C
and +D
÷ and ×Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 4!4 = 80, 3!8 = 110 and 6!2 = 80, then find the value of 7!9 = ?
A
70B
100C
60D
160Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABABCDAB, ABADCBAB, ABCDABAB, ADCBABAB, CDABABAB, _______________.
A
ABABADCBB
ABABCDABC
ABADCBABD
CBABABADQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
The fitness club has organised a race. The route goes 4.5 km West from the starting point. It then turns North and goes 3 kms, then turns East and goes 4.5 km, finally it turns left and goes 1.5 km to reach the end point. Where is the end point with respect to the start point?
A
4.5 km NorthB
1.5 km SouthC
4.5 km SouthD
1.5 km NorthQuestion 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 ribbons are tapes. Statement II: Some strips are ribbons. Conclusion I: All tapes are strips. Conclusion II: No strips are tapes.
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 Hairstylists, circle represents choreographers, triangle represents Mountain climbers and square represents Gymnasts. Which set of letters represents Gymnasts who are both Hairstylists as well as Mountain climbers?
A
CFB
GFC
CD
BCQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. AHR, HOY, OVF, VCM, ?
A
CJTB
BKUC
ALVD
ZGQQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 6, 13, 20, 27, ?
A
34B
32C
37D
43Question 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
(7, 36, 21)B
(9, 46, 27)C
(11, 56, 33)D
(22, 106, 63)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 represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matri×-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matri×-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and ne×t by its column, for e×ample ‘C’ can be represented by 21, 34 etc and ‘T’ can be represented by 97, 89 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘MAZE’. Matrix- I 0 1 2 3 4 0 E F H E I 1 E G E M M 2 K C H G L 3 L J G G C 4 J A M J J Matrix- II 5 6 7 8 9 5 N W P V S 6 R W Q Y N 7 P Z P U U 8 N Q U R T 9 R V T Q O
A
22, 97, 43, 66B
24,76,12,66C
31,76,11,58D
14,41,76,12Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the average of first 20 multiples of 9.
A
94.8B
94.7C
94.6D
94.5Question 50
Arithmetic
Calculate \(\frac{{7\left| {2 - 6} \right| - 4\left| 5 \right| \div 5}}{{ - 7\left( 2 \right) - 2 \times 2\; \div 2 + 2}}\)
A
\(- \frac{{16}}{{18}}\)B
\(- \frac{{14}}{7}\)C
\(- \frac{{12}}{7}\)D
\(- \frac{{12}}{{18}}\)Question 51
Arithmetic
Find the value of equation a 3 + b 3 + c 3 - 3abc. if a 2 + b 2 + c 2 = ab + bc + ca + 4 and a + b + c = 4.
A
0B
1C
16D
256Question 52
Arithmetic
What is the x – intercept of the linear equation 18x + 25y – 900 = 0?
A
18B
25C
50D
450Question 53
Arithmetic
Two equal circles intersect each other at point A and B, whose centers are O and O’. OO’ = 24 mm and AB = 10 mm, then find the area (in sq. mm) of the circle.
A
530.66B
520.66C
510.33D
500.33Question 54
Arithmetic
The length of the diameter of the circle is 10 cm and length of the chord drawn in a circle is 6 cm. Find the distance (in cm) of chord from the center.
A
10B
8C
6D
4Question 55
Arithmetic
60% of P = 50% of Q and Q = x% of P. What is the value of x?
A
130B
120C
140D
80Question 56
Arithmetic
X, Y and Z are partners in a company. In one year X receives 1/4 part of profit, Y receives 1/5 part of profit and Z receives Rs. 22000. How much amount (in Rs.) will X get as profit?
A
10000B
12000C
15000D
18000Question 57
Arithmetic
P and Q started a business by investing Rs. 50000 and Rs. 40000 respectively. After 4 months, P withdraws Rs. 20000 while Q invests Rs. 70000 more after 6 months of starting the business. At the end of the year P’s share in the profit is Rs. 11000. What will be the total profit (in Rs.) at the end of year?
A
33500B
22500C
42800D
38800Question 58
Arithmetic
The average weight of 25 candles is 40 grams. If some candles of weight 50 grams each were removed then the average weight becomes 37.5 grams. How many candles of weight 50 grams each were removed?
A
3B
5C
8D
12Question 59
Arithmetic
Simple interest on a sum for 9 months at 8% per annum is Rs. 270. What is the value (in Rs) of the sum?
A
5200B
5400C
4500D
3600Question 60
Arithmetic
The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs. 575. If profit percentage is 23%, then what is the selling price (in Rs.)?
A
3225B
1925C
2500D
3075Question 61
Arithmetic
A merchant marks the price of his articles 20% above the cost price. If he allows 20% discount, then what is the profit or loss percentage?
A
2% lossB
4% profitC
4% lossD
No profit/lossQuestion 62
Arithmetic
What is that least digit that must be added to the product 5786 × 5784 to make it a perfect square?
A
1B
6C
5D
4Question 63
Arithmetic
20 boys do one fourth of a work in 25 days. How many more boys will be required to complete the remaining work in 50 days?
A
8B
10C
15D
20Question 64
Arithmetic
When Gopal walks from A to B and returns from B to A on a cycle, it takes him 46 minutes. When walking both ways, it takes him 75 minutes. If he rides the cycle both ways then what will be the total time (in minutes) taken by him?
A
19B
17C
23D
15Question 65
Arithmetic
If all students of Division C got bonus 10 marks for winning the inter-school trophy their new average marks would increase by how much?
A
15%B
25%C
16.67%D
20%Question 66
Arithmetic
Average marks of division A were lesser than that of Division C by _________
A
100%B
150%C
200%D
50%Question 67
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of average marks scored by Division C to Division G?
A
3 : 5B
5 : 3C
6 : 5D
5 : 6Question 68
Arithmetic
Which division scored the second highest average marks?
A
FB
BC
AD
CQuestion 69
Arithmetic
The lengths of the two diagonals of a rhombus are 8 cm and 15 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm²).
A
30B
120C
90D
60Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the area (in cm²) of a semi-circle of radius 35 cm.
A
3850B
960C
1920D
1925Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the total surface area (in cm²) of a right circular cone of diameter 14 cm and slant height 10 cm.
A
374B
570C
428D
524Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔDEF is right angled at E. If m∠D = 45°, then find the value of (tanF + 1/3).
A
4/3B
3√3/2C
(√2 + 1)/√2D
(3√2 + 1)/3Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔXYZ measure of angle Y is 90°. If cosecX = 17/15, and XY = 4cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side YZ?
A
7.5B
8.5C
5D
6Question 74
GK
Which of the following is NOT included in general methodology while assessing the national income?
A
PensionB
Investment ExpenditureC
Value addedD
Consumption ExpenditureQuestion 75
GK
In India, the Black Revolution is associated with self-dependence in the production of__________.
A
Oil seeds productionB
Crude petroleumC
Black boxD
No option is correctQuestion 76
GK
Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchipuram, the capital of Pallavas, during the reign which of the following rulers?
A
Mahendra Verman IB
Mahendra Verman IIC
Narasimha Varman ID
Parmeshwar Varman IIQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following movements E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker was associated with?
A
Self-respect movementB
Viacom movementC
Justice movementD
Ezhava movementQuestion 78
GK
World famous Kaieteur Falls is situated on which river?
A
PotaroB
MississippiC
St. LawrenceD
ZambeziQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
A
Shivasamudram Falls - KaveriB
Dhuandhar Falls - NarmadaC
Sahastradhara Falls - BaldyD
Gerosoppa Falls - KaveriQuestion 80
GK
In which year did Vivekananda participate in the Parliament of the World's Religions?
A
1893 ADB
1895 ADC
1897 ADD
1899 ADQuestion 81
GK
What was the theme of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, 2017 organised in Hyderabad?
A
Development for AllB
Women First, Prosperity for AllC
Run for DevelopmentD
Women's WorldQuestion 82
GK
Which of the following films won the best film award in the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), organized from November 20 to 28, 2017 in Panji, Goa?
A
120 Beats per MinuteB
Take OffC
Angels Wear WhiteD
Dark SkullQuestion 83
GK
How much area of Bhutan is approximately covered with forest?
A
45%B
61%C
72%D
84%Question 84
GK
The atoms of the elements having same difference between mass number and atomic number are called ______.
A
IsobarB
IsotopesC
IsotonesD
No option is correct.Question 85
GK
Heavy water is mostly used in which of the following?
A
In fire extinguisherB
In nuclear reactorsC
In washing clothD
In both Nuclear reactors and Fire extinguisherQuestion 86
GK
______ prevents the Panchayat from doing wrong things like misusing money or favouring certain people.
A
Gram SabhaB
District CollectorC
SarpanchD
SecretaryQuestion 87
GK
______ is a particular area from which all the voters living there choose their representatives.
A
ConstituencyB
Voting AreaC
Election AreaD
Legislative AreaQuestion 88
GK
Match the following. Organism Reproduction process I. Leishmania 1. Bud formation II. Yeast 2. Fragmentation III. Spirogyra 3. Binary fission
A
I – 2, II – 3, III – 1B
I – 1, II – 3, III – 2C
I – 3, II – 1, III – 2D
I – 3, II – 2, III – 1Question 89
GK
What is the shape of the two guard cells which enclose stomata?
A
OvalB
TriangularC
RectangularD
Kidney shapedQuestion 90
GK
Under the ‘National Electric Mobility Mission Plan’, the government wants to see 6-7 million electric and hybrid vehicles on Indian roads from year ______ onwards.
A
2022B
2020C
2025D
2019Question 91
GK
Which research laboratory has developed an Artificial Intelligent robot named Shelley that writes horror stories?
A
IBM – Media research labB
MIT – Media LabC
Almaden’s Visual MediaD
Wal-mart Media LabQuestion 92
GK
On 9 November 2017, House Building Advance (HBA) rules were revised. Now, under the new rules, the central government employee can barrow a maximum of how much amount from government?
A
Rs 50 lakhB
Rs 25 lakhC
Rs 75 lakhD
Rs 15 lakhQuestion 93
GK
The Government of India has approved year 2018 as National year of which nutrient rich crop to boost its production?
A
MilletB
WheatC
RiceD
MaizeQuestion 94
GK
Find the acceleration (in m/s 2 ) of a body which accelerates from 10 m/s to 20 m/s in 4 seconds.
A
7.5B
5C
15D
2.5Question 95
GK
Propagation of sound can be visualised as propagation of ________ variations in the medium.
A
EnergyB
PowerC
ForceD
PressureQuestion 96
GK
During the night, the direction of the wind would be from the ________.
A
Valleys to the mountainsB
Mountains to the valleysC
Land to the oceanD
Ocean to the landQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Julio Granda won the Chess 2017 Women's World Chess Championship. B) Australia hosted the Tennis 2017 Hopman Cup. C) Max Verstappen won the Formula One 2017 Ma laysian Grand Prix.
A
Only AB
Only CC
Both B and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In HTML, __________ attribute specifies a set of controls that are linked so that only one radio button among each set is selected at a time.
A
TYPE = "TEXT"B
TYPE = "PASSWORD"C
TYPE = "RADIO"D
TYPE = "CHECK BOX"