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
indispositionB
indespositionC
indispossitionD
indespossitionQuestion 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
ACBB
ABCC
CBAD
BACQuestion 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 dauntingB
was dauntedC
has dauntingD
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". He had had a short illness, there (had been) a brief time of acute suffering, then all was over.
A
have beenB
have beingC
had beingD
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. A person or thing that brings bad luck
A
FelicitousB
AdventitiousC
JinxD
ProvidentialQuestion 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
SplotchB
SmudgeC
GraffitiD
StreakQuestion 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
depreciateB
depreciatedC
depreciatesD
depreciationQuestion 10
Comprehension
Which of the following should be filled at (2) as per the context of the passage from the given options?
A
insideB
innerC
ontoD
intoQuestion 11
Comprehension
Which of the following should be filled at (1) as per the context of the passage from the given options?
A
withoutB
withinC
withheldD
withdrewQuestion 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
GorrillaB
GuerrillaC
GeurialD
GuirilaaQuestion 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
RPQB
PRQC
RQPD
QRPQuestion 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
IntolerantB
ExtremistC
RacistD
LiberalQuestion 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
RoutineB
UnconventionalC
FormalD
CorrectQuestion 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
RealiseB
TestimonyC
BuzzD
DeclareQuestion 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
IndifferenceB
RevulsionC
DisgustD
FondnessQuestion 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
atB
nearbyC
intoD
towardsQuestion 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
accountableB
carefulC
faithfulD
liableQuestion 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
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 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Tuesday : Wednesday ∷ ? : ?
A
Sunday : MondayB
Thursday : SaturdayC
Monday : SaturdayD
Friday : SundayQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 596 : 965 ∷ 453 : ?
A
362B
378C
534D
452Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. ZEM : XCK ∷ ? : ?
A
SRV : RPTB
RUX : PSVC
KNT : JLRD
NRT : LPSQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Mother - SisterB
Father - SonC
Son - DaughterD
Friend - SisterQuestion 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 - 4B
4 - 16C
6 - 36D
8 - 66Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
HNSB
MSYC
KQWD
DJPQuestion 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
12354B
54321C
52143D
24513Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 23, 23, 46, 138, 552, ?
A
2760B
3040C
2560D
2420Question 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
RTHLB
SAPLC
VTHFD
STLHQuestion 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
47B
52C
45D
46Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Unwarranted
A
WarnB
RanC
WantD
UntilQuestion 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
RATEDRB
ARTREDC
TSRNGPD
TRAREDQuestion 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
20B
34C
2D
46Question 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
50B
-40C
-4D
4Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYXYZXYXY, XYXYXYZXY, XYXYXYXYZ, ZXYXYXYXY, XYZXYXYXY, _______________.
A
XYXYZXYXYB
XYZXYXYXYC
XYXYXZYXYD
XYXYXYZXYQuestion 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 EastB
100 m WestC
100 m EastD
30 m WestQuestion 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 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 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
JAB
JACC
HJID
JHQuestion 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
YWXB
ZWYC
YVXD
ZVYQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 57, 54, 48, 39, ?, 12
A
27B
30C
25D
22Question 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
30,55,32,86B
31,87,23,88C
33,67,14,85D
41,21,96,24Question 49
Arithmetic
The value of 1/64 is equal to the square of which number?
A
0.125B
0.135C
0.145D
0.225Question 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
1B
4C
5D
9Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 52
Arithmetic
Find the value of ‘a’ for which \(x + \sqrt {3x} + \frac{{{a^2}}}{4}\) is a perfect square.
A
√3B
2√3C
3√3D
4√3Question 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
0B
1C
2D
3Question 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
441B
2000C
1200D
1800Question 56
Arithmetic
If A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 4 : 5, then what is (A + C) : B?
A
8 : 5B
7 : 3C
23 : 12D
25 : 14Question 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
6000B
4500C
7200D
7500Question 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
19B
38C
21D
29Question 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
27000B
32000C
30000D
25000Question 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 : 25B
25 : 24C
29 : 27D
27 : 29Question 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
37.5B
50C
75D
52.5Question 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 IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 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
75B
70C
72D
76Question 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
38B
42C
45D
40Question 65
Arithmetic
Which country has the second lowest debt?
A
DB
AC
BD
EQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of debt of country A to that of country F?
A
12 : 5B
5 : 12C
6 : 5D
5 : 6Question 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
750000B
7500000C
1200000D
120000Question 69
Arithmetic
The length of the diagonal of a square is 12 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
36B
72C
144D
48Question 70
Arithmetic
If the measure of the exterior angle of a regular polygon is 72° then how many sides does it have?
A
6B
8C
9D
5Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the curved surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 7 cm and height 6 cm.
A
132B
110C
92D
154Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If m∠X = 30°, then find the value of (sin Z + √3).
A
4/√3B
5/√3C
4/3D
3√3/2Question 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
5B
4.8C
4D
5.6Question 74
GK
"Sunrise Industries” are industries __________.
A
which are well developed and have ample scope for further developmentB
which improve export performance of the countryC
which small-scale industriesD
which have high growth potential and meet further requirements of the economyQuestion 75
GK
The latest information about agricultural markets is collected and published by the ___________.
A
Food Corporation of IndiaB
Directorate of Economics and StatisticsC
National Council of Applied Economic ResearchD
Indian Statistical InstituteQuestion 76
GK
Thunder cloud happens in which layer of the atmosphere?
A
IonosphereB
OzonosphereC
TroposphereD
StratosphereQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following rivers does NOT originate from Amarkantak Plateau or nearby places?
A
GodavariB
NarmadaC
TawaD
SonQuestion 78
GK
Al-Masudi, a resident of Baghdad, had visited India in whose reign?
A
Mahendra PalB
MahipalaC
Mihir bhojD
RambhadraQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following leaders formed 'India Home Rule Society'?
A
Shyamji Krishna VarmaB
Annie BesantC
Lala HardayalD
Bal Gangadhar TilakQuestion 80
GK
The world famous painting 'The Last Judgment' was created by which of the following painters?
A
Leonardo da VinciB
MichelangeloC
RaphaelD
Van GoghQuestion 81
GK
With which organization India celebrated its 25 th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties in 2018?
A
SAARCB
ASEANC
WEFD
World BankQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following is a recipient of 2017 Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice?
A
Kangana RanautB
Priyanka ChopraC
Dipika PadukoneD
Diya MirzaQuestion 83
GK
What is the national fruit of Bangladesh?
A
JackfruitB
MangoC
LitchiD
Custard AppleQuestion 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 substanceQuestion 85
GK
Electrons can be deflected by which of the following?
A
Only magnetic fieldB
Only electric fieldC
Both magnetic and electric fieldD
No option is correct.Question 86
GK
How many levels of Government are there in India?
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 87
GK
With the help of Panchayat Samitis, who among the following regulates the money distribution among all the Gram Panchayats?
A
Zila ParishadB
SarpanchC
Gram SabhaD
SecretaryQuestion 88
GK
Which among the following is NOT same as reproduction?
A
RegenerationB
BuddingC
Vegetative PropagationD
Spore formationQuestion 89
GK
By which process the cells of the meristematic tissue take up a permanent shape, size, and a function?
A
DemarcationB
OrganisationC
SimplificationD
DifferentiationQuestion 90
GK
World Bank is giving financial assistance of how much amount for ‘SANKALP’ project launched by the Government of India?
A
Rs. 2500 croreB
Rs. 3300 croreC
Rs. 4000 croreD
Rs. 4455 croreQuestion 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 trackingB
Blood pressure trackingC
Nerve impulse trackingD
Digital ingestion trackingQuestion 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 MumbaiB
Municipal Corporation of PuneC
Municipal Corporation of DelhiD
Municipal Corporation of KolkataQuestion 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 GirlsB
Scheme for Widow womenC
Scheme for Acid attack victimsD
Scheme for divorced womenQuestion 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 mB
7500 mC
1875 mD
5000 mQuestion 95
GK
Sound is a form of ________ which produces a sensation of hearing in our ears.
A
PowerB
EnergyC
ForceD
MomentumQuestion 96
GK
Living things constitute the biotic component of the ________.
A
MesosphereB
BiosphereC
ThermosphereD
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 AB
Only BC
Both A and BD
Both A and CQuestion 98
GK
In HTML, ________ pair defines a row of the table.
A
<table></table>B
<tr></tr>C
<td></td>D
<th></th>