SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

27 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
indisposition
B
indesposition
C
indispossition
D
indespossition
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. It was winter, and on A-cup of coffee was what B-that cold day a hot C-I needed desperately

A
ACB
B
ABC
C
CBA
D
BAC
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". I cook almost every day, but even the thought of producing that quantum of food (daunt) for me.

A
is daunting
B
was daunted
C
has daunting
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". He had had a short illness, there (had been) a brief time of acute suffering, then all was over.

A
have been
B
have being
C
had being
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. A person or thing that brings bad luck

A
Felicitous
B
Adventitious
C
Jinx
D
Providential
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

A
Splotch
B
Smudge
C
Graffiti
D
Streak
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Pedal to the metal

A
Build something big by yourself.
B
Add more protection to an already strong shield.
C
To drive very fast.
D
Push a person to perform to its extreme.
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Tongue in cheek

A
In an ironic or insincere way.
B
Being practical.
C
Stop yourself from saying something hurtful.
D
Be gutsy and speak the unpleasant truth.
Question 9
Comprehension

Which of the following should be filled at (3) as per the context of the passage from the given options?

A
depreciate
B
depreciated
C
depreciates
D
depreciation
Question 10
Comprehension

Which of the following should be filled at (2) as per the context of the passage from the given options?

A
inside
B
inner
C
onto
D
into
Question 11
Comprehension

Which of the following should be filled at (1) as per the context of the passage from the given options?

A
without
B
within
C
withheld
D
withdrew
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
Gorrilla
B
Guerrilla
C
Geurial
D
Guirilaa
Question 13
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. She said to me, “I like your smartphone .”

A
She told me that she liked my smartphone.
B
She liked my smartphone.
C
She said that she like my smartphone.
D
My smartphone was liked by her.
Question 14
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. She dislikes my hobby.

A
My hobby is disliked by her.
B
My hobby was disliked by her.
C
Disliked by her was my hobby.
D
My hobby will be disliked by her.
Question 15
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. Echolocating bats P: emit sounds in patterns that Q : and constant-frequency (CF) signals R: contain both frequency-modulated (FM)

A
RPQ
B
PRQ
C
RQP
D
QRP
Question 16
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Bigot

A
Intolerant
B
Extremist
C
Racist
D
Liberal
Question 17
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. ORTHODOX

A
Routine
B
Unconventional
C
Formal
D
Correct
Question 18
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Hearsay

A
Realise
B
Testimony
C
Buzz
D
Declare
Question 19
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Penchant

A
Indifference
B
Revulsion
C
Disgust
D
Fondness
Question 20
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. With her ______ the gate, you cannot ignore the issue any further.

A
at
B
nearby
C
into
D
towards
Question 21
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. He is ______ to Meera for his actions.

A
accountable
B
careful
C
faithful
D
liable
Question 22
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'. One hesitate to offer an interpretation of (1)/ such an oracular pronouncement as (2)/ the reader may have his own understanding of it. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 23
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'. We are what our thoughts (1)/ have made us; (2)/ so took care about what you think. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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 appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’. We can make donations to NGOs (1)/that are engaged in planting trees, (2)/or in anyway work towards saving the environment. (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 from error, select ‘No Error’. More then the problem, (1)/it’s my reaction to the problem (2)/that creates chaos in my life. (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. Tuesday : Wednesday ∷ ? : ?

A
Sunday : Monday
B
Thursday : Saturday
C
Monday : Saturday
D
Friday : Sunday
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 596 : 965 ∷ 453 : ?

A
362
B
378
C
534
D
452
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. ZEM : XCK ∷ ? : ?

A
SRV : RPT
B
RUX : PSV
C
KNT : JLR
D
NRT : LPS
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Mother - Sister
B
Father - Son
C
Son - Daughter
D
Friend - Sister
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
2 - 4
B
4 - 16
C
6 - 36
D
8 - 66
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
HNS
B
MSY
C
KQW
D
DJP
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Simulate 2. Simple 3. Similar 4. Silent 5. Signal

A
12354
B
54321
C
52143
D
24513
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 23, 23, 46, 138, 552, ?

A
2760
B
3040
C
2560
D
2420
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. GHXT, JKUQ, MNRN, PQOK, ?

A
RTHL
B
SAPL
C
VTHF
D
STLH
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Rakesh’s present age is 36 years. If 12 years ago, Deepak’s age was one-fourth of Rakesh’s age, then after 27 years what will be the age (in years) of Deepak?

A
47
B
52
C
45
D
46
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Warn
B
Ran
C
Want
D
Until
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “MAKERS” is written as “KAMSRE” and “SINGER” is written as “NISREG”. How is “TRADER” written in that code language?

A
RATEDR
B
ARTRED
C
TSRNGP
D
TRARED
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 3 - 10 + 40 x 80 ÷ 6 = ?

A
20
B
34
C
2
D
46
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 24 ÷ 8 x 25 + 8 - 3 = 2

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

If 80 & 10 = -8, 50 & 2 = -25 and 80 & 16 = -5, then find the value of 20 & 5.

A
50
B
-40
C
-4
D
4
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYXYZXYXY, XYXYXYZXY, XYXYXYXYZ, ZXYXYXYXY, XYZXYXYXY, _______________.

A
XYXYZXYXY
B
XYZXYXYXY
C
XYXYXZYXY
D
XYXYXYZXY
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Two workers X and Y start walking from the same place. X walks 65 m West, then turns left and walks 25 m. In the meanwhile Y walks 20 m North, then turns to his right and walks 35 m , then turns South and walks 45 m. Where is Y with respect to X?

A
30 m East
B
100 m West
C
100 m East
D
30 m West
Question 43
Logical Reasoning

18. 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 pockets are wallets. Statement II: All purses are pockets. Conclusion I: Some wallets are purses. Conclusion II: No purses are wallets

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 Doctors, circle represents Bikers, triangle represents Trekkers and square represents Football players. Which set of letters represents Doctors who are either Bikers or Football players?

A
JA
B
JAC
C
HJI
D
JH
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given one that will complete the series. PMO, LIK, HEG, DAC, ?

A
YWX
B
ZWY
C
YVX
D
ZVY
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 57, 54, 48, 39, ?, 12

A
27
B
30
C
25
D
22
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
(6, 31, 19)
B
(9, 46, 29)
C
(18, 91, 55)
D
(13, 66, 40)
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, ‘B’ can be represented by 42, 34 etc., and ‘Z’ can be represented by 57, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “FAZE”. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 D H K G E 1 D A C C C 2 J A H H E 3 C K D H B 4 H F B H J Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 X U Z V X 6 S P O P Y 7 X Q O Q Q 8 R P R N P 9 W Z T O O

A
30,55,32,86
B
31,87,23,88
C
33,67,14,85
D
41,21,96,24
Question 49
Arithmetic

The value of 1/64 is equal to the square of which number?

A
0.125
B
0.135
C
0.145
D
0.225
Question 50
Arithmetic

Find the unit digit of the equation. 31 2 + 32 2 + 33 2 + 34 2 + 35 2 + 36 2 + 37 2 + 38 2 + 39 2

A
1
B
4
C
5
D
9
Question 51
Arithmetic

If \(\frac{{ab - 1}}{b} = \frac{{cb - 1}}{c} = \frac{{ac - 1}}{a},\) then find the value of \(\left( {\frac{a}{c} + \frac{b}{a} + \frac{c}{b}} \right)\)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 52
Arithmetic

Find the value of ‘a’ for which \(x + \sqrt {3x} + \frac{{{a^2}}}{4}\) is a perfect square.

A
√3
B
2√3
C
3√3
D
4√3
Question 53
Arithmetic

What is the total number of points in the plane of triangle ABC which is equidistant from the vertices of the triangle?

A
0
B
1
C
2
D
3
Question 54
Arithmetic

In triangle ABC, Ois the orthocentre and angle BOC is 120°. Calculate angle BAC.

A
30°
B
40°
C
60°
D
80°
Question 55
Arithmetic

If 30% of 40% of X is 240, then what is the value of X?

A
441
B
2000
C
1200
D
1800
Question 56
Arithmetic

If A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 4 : 5, then what is (A + C) : B?

A
8 : 5
B
7 : 3
C
23 : 12
D
25 : 14
Question 57
Arithmetic

X and Y started a business investing Rs. 12000 and Rs. 9000 respectively. After 4 months, X left the business and Z joined the business by investing Rs. 18000. At the end of the year, there was a profit of Rs. 12500. What is the share (in Rs.) of Z in the profit?

A
6000
B
4500
C
7200
D
7500
Question 58
Arithmetic

There are two numbers such that the first number is half of the second number. If their average is 57, then what is the first number?

A
19
B
38
C
21
D
29
Question 59
Arithmetic

The difference between the compound interest (compounding annually) and simple interest on a sum at the rate of 12% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 360. What is the sum (in Rs.)?

A
27000
B
32000
C
30000
D
25000
Question 60
Arithmetic

A man sells two articles. The cost price of the first article is equal to the selling price of the second article. The first article is sold at a profit of 20% and the second articles is sold at a loss of 20%. What is the ratio of the selling price of the first article and the cost price of the second article?

A
24 : 25
B
25 : 24
C
29 : 27
D
27 : 29
Question 61
Arithmetic

The marked price of a shirt is twice of the cost price. To earn a gain of 25%, what should be the discount percentage?

A
37.5
B
50
C
75
D
52.5
Question 62
Arithmetic

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE? I. \(\sqrt {64} + \sqrt {0.64} + \sqrt {0.0064} = 8.88\) II. \(\sqrt {81} + \sqrt {0.81} + \sqrt {0.0081} = 9.09\)

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 63
Arithmetic

Sumit is 28% less efficient than Amit. If Amit can make a wall in 54 days, then Sumit can complete the same work in how many days?

A
75
B
70
C
72
D
76
Question 64
Arithmetic

A train left 1 hour later than the scheduled time but in order to reach its destination 200 km away in time, it had to increase its usual speed by 10 km/hr. What is the usual speed (in km/hr) of the train?

A
38
B
42
C
45
D
40
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which country has the second lowest debt?

A
D
B
A
C
B
D
E
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of debt of country A to that of country F?

A
12 : 5
B
5 : 12
C
6 : 5
D
5 : 6
Question 67
Arithmetic

Debt of country A is lesser than that of country B by _________.

A
20%
B
25%
C
33.33%
D
30%
Question 68
Arithmetic

If country F is paying 3% as interest on its debt per year, then how much interest (in $) does it pay per year?

A
750000
B
7500000
C
1200000
D
120000
Question 69
Arithmetic

The length of the diagonal of a square is 12 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).

A
36
B
72
C
144
D
48
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the measure of the exterior angle of a regular polygon is 72° then how many sides does it have?

A
6
B
8
C
9
D
5
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 7 cm and height 6 cm.

A
132
B
110
C
92
D
154
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If m∠X = 30°, then find the value of (sin Z + √3).

A
4/√3
B
5/√3
C
4/3
D
3√3/2
Question 73
Arithmetic

In ΔABC measure of angle B is 90°. If cot A = 7/24, and AB = 1.4 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side AC?

A
5
B
4.8
C
4
D
5.6
Question 74
GK

"Sunrise Industries” are industries __________.

A
which are well developed and have ample scope for further development
B
which improve export performance of the country
C
which small-scale industries
D
which have high growth potential and meet further requirements of the economy
Question 75
GK

The latest information about agricultural markets is collected and published by the ___________.

A
Food Corporation of India
B
Directorate of Economics and Statistics
C
National Council of Applied Economic Research
D
Indian Statistical Institute
Question 76
GK

Thunder cloud happens in which layer of the atmosphere?

A
Ionosphere
B
Ozonosphere
C
Troposphere
D
Stratosphere
Question 77
GK

Which of the following rivers does NOT originate from Amarkantak Plateau or nearby places?

A
Godavari
B
Narmada
C
Tawa
D
Son
Question 78
GK

Al-Masudi, a resident of Baghdad, had visited India in whose reign?

A
Mahendra Pal
B
Mahipala
C
Mihir bhoj
D
Rambhadra
Question 79
GK

Which of the following leaders formed 'India Home Rule Society'?

A
Shyamji Krishna Varma
B
Annie Besant
C
Lala Hardayal
D
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Question 80
GK

The world famous painting 'The Last Judgment' was created by which of the following painters?

A
Leonardo da Vinci
B
Michelangelo
C
Raphael
D
Van Gogh
Question 81
GK

With which organization India celebrated its 25 th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties in 2018?

A
SAARC
B
ASEAN
C
WEF
D
World Bank
Question 82
GK

Who among the following is a recipient of 2017 Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice?

A
Kangana Ranaut
B
Priyanka Chopra
C
Dipika Padukone
D
Diya Mirza
Question 83
GK

What is the national fruit of Bangladesh?

A
Jackfruit
B
Mango
C
Litchi
D
Custard Apple
Question 84
GK

Which of the following is a CORRECT statement?

A
Only compounds are pure substance.
B
Compounds are impure substance.
C
Only elements are pure substance.
D
Both compounds and elements are pure substance
Question 85
GK

Electrons can be deflected by which of the following?

A
Only magnetic field
B
Only electric field
C
Both magnetic and electric field
D
No option is correct.
Question 86
GK

How many levels of Government are there in India?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 87
GK

With the help of Panchayat Samitis, who among the following regulates the money distribution among all the Gram Panchayats?

A
Zila Parishad
B
Sarpanch
C
Gram Sabha
D
Secretary
Question 88
GK

Which among the following is NOT same as reproduction?

A
Regeneration
B
Budding
C
Vegetative Propagation
D
Spore formation
Question 89
GK

By which process the cells of the meristematic tissue take up a permanent shape, size, and a function?

A
Demarcation
B
Organisation
C
Simplification
D
Differentiation
Question 90
GK

World Bank is giving financial assistance of how much amount for ‘SANKALP’ project launched by the Government of India?

A
Rs. 2500 crore
B
Rs. 3300 crore
C
Rs. 4000 crore
D
Rs. 4455 crore
Question 91
GK

Abilify MyCite is the first drug in the United States of America to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration with a ________ system.

A
Bone density tracking
B
Blood pressure tracking
C
Nerve impulse tracking
D
Digital ingestion tracking
Question 92
GK

In June 2017, which of the following, became the first local body in the country to issue ‘municipal bonds’ in nearly one and a half decade?

A
Municipal Corporation of Mumbai
B
Municipal Corporation of Pune
C
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
D
Municipal Corporation of Kolkata
Question 93
GK

On 24 January 2018, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a web based Rapid Reporting System for the ________.

A
Scheme for Adolescent Girls
B
Scheme for Widow women
C
Scheme for Acid attack victims
D
Scheme for divorced women
Question 94
GK

A Sonar of a ship sends sound waves of speed 1500 m/s. These waves are reflected back by the ocean floor in 5 seconds. Find the depth (in m) of the ocean floor.

A
3750 m
B
7500 m
C
1875 m
D
5000 m
Question 95
GK

Sound is a form of ________ which produces a sensation of hearing in our ears.

A
Power
B
Energy
C
Force
D
Momentum
Question 96
GK

Living things constitute the biotic component of the ________.

A
Mesosphere
B
Biosphere
C
Thermosphere
D
Heliosphere 
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A. Alexander Zverev won the Tennis 2017 Italian Open Men's Singles. B. In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Selvamani K played for Puneri Paltan. C. United States hosted the Tennis 2017 Hopman Cup.

A
Only A
B
Only B
C
Both A and B
D
Both A and C
Question 98
GK

In HTML, ________ pair defines a row of the table.

A
<table></table>
B
<tr></tr>
C
<td></td>
D
<th></th>