SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
27 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'. The Kamleshwar reservoir in the sanctuary (1)/ is a best place (2)/ to see the marsh crocodile. (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'. The people of Orleans, while (1)/ they first saw her in their (2)/ city, thought she was an angel. (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 sniper was able to ________ two rebels.
A
Shoot ofB
Hoot withC
ShotD
Shoot downQuestion 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. Once upon a time there _________ a dragon named Erasmus.
A
LiveB
LivedC
LivenD
LivingQuestion 5
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Ebullient
A
SoberB
EnthusiasticC
UnadoptableD
WearyQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Superfluous
A
CompulsoryB
ExtraC
IntegrityD
ImmoralQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Angst
A
CasualnessB
AnxietyC
InsecurityD
DisturbedQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Progress
A
GainB
MarchC
RetreatD
RiseQuestion 9
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Of Homer’s two P : has always been more Q : epic poems, the Odyssey R : popular than the Iliad
A
PQRB
RPQC
QRPD
QPRQuestion 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. They organised the fair in a local park.
A
The fair was organise in a local park.B
The fair was organised in a local park by them.C
The fair is being organised in a local park.D
The fair would be organised in a local parkQuestion 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. Anjali said, “I eat two guavas.”
A
Anjali say she eat two guavas.B
Two guavas are eaten by Anjali.C
Anjali said that she ate two guavas.D
Anjali said she eat two guavas.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
GuardianB
GardianC
GuardiunD
GaurdianQuestion 13
Comprehension
Animals ________the lowest type,
A
FormB
ForC
OfD
AtQuestion 14
Comprehension
But in the ________ forms each organ
A
HighB
HigherC
HighestD
HeightQuestion 15
Comprehension
function assigned. ________ we have
A
ThusB
IfC
ThanD
WhyQuestion 16
Comprehension
that the ________ parts of the neurone
A
TwiceB
PairC
TogetherD
TwoQuestion 17
Comprehension
and the fibers ________ it.
A
TransmitB
TransmitsC
TransmittedD
TransmittingQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Last but not least
A
The class failure usually surprises everybody with success in real life.B
The youngest child is the most mischievous.C
The last task is the most difficult of a big project.D
Last in order of mention or occurrence but not last in importance.Question 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Go belly up
A
Go bankrupt.B
Sleep after being very tired.C
Eat food and rest.D
Die unexpectedly.Question 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Deprived of or lacking of something
A
BereftB
HalcyonC
SnugD
OpulentQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A deity or spirit embodied in human form
A
ImpB
IncarnateC
SpiritD
OgreQuestion 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". Our body's wisdom (know) what is best for us.
A
KnowsB
KnowingC
KnownD
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". The humanities and the arts (has been given) short shrift, in primary, secondary and tertiary education.
A
Have been givenB
Have being givenC
Have been giveD
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. Without entirely A-them that he would do the B-dismissing their case, he assured C-needful that night itself
A
ACBB
BACC
ABCD
CBAQuestion 25
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
DisconcerrtedB
DesconcertedC
DesconcerrtedD
DisconcertedQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Sand : Desert ∷ ? : ?
A
Ocean : WaterB
Pond : WaterC
Eat : SmokeD
Water : SeaQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 33 : 38 ∷ ? : ?
A
17 : 24B
12 : 18C
10 : 20D
13 : 18Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. ORS : NQR ∷ GHK : ?
A
FGJB
FILC
HILD
HIMQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Herbivorous - HorseB
Herbivorous - ZebraC
Carnivorous - BearD
Herbivorous - ElephantsQuestion 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
15 - 12B
21 - 18C
25 - 22D
27 - 22Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
GIKB
JLPC
PRTD
QSUQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at THIRD position? 1. Massive 2. Metal 3. Method 4. Measure 5. Match
A
MassiveB
MeasureC
MethodD
MatchQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 26, 13.5, 14.5, 31, 128, ?
A
1032B
1096C
1164D
844Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. K, P, U, Z, ?
A
DB
FC
ED
BQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
In a row of boys, Rahul is 31 st from top and Vinod is 53 rd from the bottom. There are 22 boys between Vinod and Rahul. There are 15 girls in another row. How many minimum students are there?
A
65B
72C
75D
80Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Misinformative
A
FormB
MotiveC
InformD
ManyQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “FUMES” is written as “62113519” and “MONTE” is written as “131514205”. How is “CARLO” written in that code language?
A
31181215B
4181256C
4111185D
21812165Question 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘-’ represents ‘+’, ‘+’ represents ‘×’, ‘×’ represents ‘÷’ and ‘÷’ represents ‘-’. Find out the answer to the following question. 10 ÷ 4 - 10 + 6 × 2 = ?
A
39B
11C
21D
36Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 18 ÷ 2 × 4 + 10 - 2 = 25
A
÷ and -B
+ and ÷C
and +D
× and -Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 6 # 2 = 4, 2 # 6 = 4 and 14 # 12 = 13, then find the value of 4 # 24 = ?
A
8B
14C
20D
18Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? CBABABABA, BCABABABA, BACBABABA, BABCABABA, BABACBABA, ________.
A
BABABACBAB
CBABABABAC
BABABCABAD
BCABABABAQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A woman leaves her hut and walks 3 km East, then she turns South and walks 2 km, then she turns West and walks 1.5 km, then she turns North and walks 3 km, then she turns to her left and walks 1.5 km to reach the market. Where is this market with respect to her hut?
A
5 km NorthB
1 km NorthC
1 km SouthD
5 km SouthQuestion 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: All cigarettes are tobacco. Statement II: No cigars are cigarettes. Conclusion I: Some tobacco are cigars. Conclusion II: All cigars are tobacco.
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 Film directors, circle represents Bikers, triangle represents Riders and square represents Asians. Which set of letters represents Film directors who are Riders?
A
BCDB
BCC
BD
CQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. CLH, GPL, KTP, OXT, ?
A
SDYB
TDXC
SBXD
TCYQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 97, 91, 79, 61, 37, ?
A
9B
7C
1D
5Question 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
(5, 14, 24)B
(9, 26, 44)C
(15, 44, 74)D
(8, 25, 39)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 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 ‘C’ can be represented by 21, 34 etc and ‘T’ can be represented by 57, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘FANG’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 I M I G E 1 C F H L I 2 F C L K E 3 A B E B C 4 M I F G I Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 Q Z T S X 6 P U P W X 7 N R Z Y O 8 R Z Q X Y 9 W T R Y U
A
11, 30, 75, 43B
41, 59, 10, 69C
44, 89, 11, 68D
22, 67, 40, 78Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the unit digit in 1! + 2! + 3! + 4! + …………… + 50!
A
1B
3C
5D
8Question 50
Arithmetic
What would be the remainder when 10 6 – 12 is divided by 9?
A
5B
4C
7D
3Question 51
Arithmetic
If 25 (x + y) = 1 and 3 (4x + y) = 1/27, then find the value of xy.
A
-2B
-1C
0D
1Question 52
Arithmetic
If a = -7, b = 5 and c = 2, then find the value of a 3 + b 3 + c 3 .
A
-210B
-180C
180D
210Question 53
Arithmetic
What is the maximum number of common tangents which can be drawn to the circle, if the distance between their centers is equal to the sum of their radii?
A
0B
1C
3D
4Question 54
Arithmetic
If the two circles touch each other internally, then only _______ common tangent can be drawn to them.
A
0B
1C
2D
3Question 55
Arithmetic
Rajiv scored 20% marks in an exam and failed by 11 marks. If he scored 50% marks, then he gets 4 marks more than passing marks. What is the passing marks for the exam?
A
21B
33C
50D
45Question 56
Arithmetic
A bag contains 1 rupee, 50 paise and 25 paise coins. 1 rupee, 50 paise, and 25 paise coins are in the 5 : 3 : 1 ratio. If the total number of coins is 180, what will be the total value (in Rs) of all coins?
A
112B
180C
196D
135Question 57
Arithmetic
Rahul adds 2 litres of alcohol in 6 litres of water and Dinesh adds 1 litre of alcohol in 9 litres of water. What is the ratio of the percentage of alcohol in the two mixtures?
A
7 ∶ 4B
2 ∶ 1C
5 ∶ 2D
8 ∶ 3Question 58
Arithmetic
If the difference between the average of d, e and e, h is 19, then what will be the difference between d and h?
A
38B
22C
9D
19Question 59
Arithmetic
The simple interest on a sum is 3/5 of the principal at the rate of 7.5% per annum. What is the time period (in years)?
A
7.5B
8C
10D
12.5Question 60
Arithmetic
If the cost price of an article is 35% of the selling price, then what is the profit percentage?
A
185.71B
212.36C
144.42D
110.11Question 61
Arithmetic
The marked price of a shirt is Rs. 10400. A shopkeeper allows a discount of 20% on shirt and gains 30%. If no discount is given, then what will be the profit percentage?
A
62.5B
37.5C
44D
45Question 62
Arithmetic
Which of the following is/are TRUE? I. (2√26) > (3√35) II. (3√37) > (4√50)
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 63
Arithmetic
To complete a wall, X takes 20% more time than Y. If together they complete the wall in 30 days, then how much time (in days) will Y alone take to complete it?
A
55B
52C
44D
58Question 64
Arithmetic
A car covers a distance of 20 km in 15 minutes. If its speed is decreased by 10 km/hr, what will be the time (in minutes) taken by it to cover the same distance?
A
150/11B
120/7C
130/11D
150/13Question 65
Arithmetic
The value of annual production of which agricultural item is the most?
A
SugarcaneB
PulsesC
WheatD
MilkQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total value (in Rs. crores) of the annual agricultural production of the country?
A
4000B
5000C
5500D
4500Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the production of Milk is ________ degrees.
A
90B
70C
100D
80Question 68
Arithmetic
If the value of wheat is Rs. 15,000 per tonne, then how many tonnes of wheat was produced?
A
60000B
120000C
600000D
12000Question 69
Arithmetic
The length and breadth of a rectangle are 12 cm and 5 cm respectively. Calculate its perimeter (in cm).
A
68B
20C
40D
34Question 70
Arithmetic
What is the sum of the measures of all the interior angles of a regular polygon of 8 sides?
A
1080°B
1260°C
1440°D
1800°Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a cuboid of length, breadth and height of 7.5 cm, 5 cm and 6 cm respectively.
A
195B
180C
225D
173Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔDEF is right angled at E. If ∠D = 60°, then find the value of (cot F + 1/√3).
A
3√3/2B
4/√3C
(2 + 2√3)/√3D
7/2√3Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If cot X = 3/4, then what is the value of tan Z?
A
5/3B
4/5C
4/3D
3/4Question 74
GK
Which of the following is NOT a component of M-2?
A
Small time depositsB
Money market mutual fundsC
StocksD
Checkable depositsQuestion 75
GK
Which Five Year Plan had an objective of ‘Rapid industrialization with particular emphasis on the development of basic and heavy industries'?
A
FirstB
SecondC
ThirdD
FourthQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
A
Khams in - EgyptB
Chinook - ChinaC
Sirocco - ItalyD
Ghibli - LibyaQuestion 77
GK
Which is the highest river dam in India?
A
Hirakud DamB
Bhakra damC
Sardar Sarovar DamD
Tehri DamQuestion 78
GK
Whom did the Mughals take the festival of Navaroz?
A
ParsiB
JewishC
MangolD
TurksQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following rebellion occurred due to the removal of King Bharmal?
A
Kutch RebellionB
Surat RebellionC
Khasi RebellionD
Bhil RebellionQuestion 80
GK
Which number of the Sikh gurus was Guru Arjan Dev?
A
SecondB
FifthC
SixthD
SeventhQuestion 81
GK
Which African country has been declared polio-free country by the World Health Organization (WHO) in December 2017?
A
AngolaB
SomaliaC
GabonD
South AfricaQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following is a winner of inaugural Times Power Women 2017 Award?
A
Shabana AzmiB
Krishna GandhiC
Hema MaliniD
Shabnam AsthanaQuestion 83
GK
What is the national bird of Bangladesh?
A
Magpie RobinB
Blue-throated barbetC
Green-billed malkohaD
Baya weaverQuestion 84
GK
Which type of electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength in the range of 10 -11 – 10 -8 metre?
A
Radio wavesB
Ultraviolet wavesC
Visible lightD
X-raysQuestion 85
GK
A device G.M counter is used for the measurement of which of the following?
A
Speed of airB
Mass numberC
RadioactivityD
ValenceQuestion 86
GK
Every village Panchayat is divided into smaller areas. What are these areas called?
A
GramB
TownC
WardD
No option is correct.Question 87
GK
______ is a document that lays down the basic rules and regulation for people and the government in the country to follow.
A
Rule bookB
Regulation BookC
ConstitutionD
Democratic BookQuestion 88
GK
Which of the following pairs represent the CORRECT pair of reproductive parts of a flower?
A
Sepals and PetalsB
Sepals and CarpelsC
Stamens and CarpelsD
Petals and StamensQuestion 89
GK
The cells of sclerenchyma tissue have their walls thickened due to which chemical substance?
A
CelluloseB
LigninC
PectinD
HemicelluloseQuestion 90
GK
In December 2017, MSME Ministry launched a public procurement portal. What is the name of that portal?
A
MSME ProcureB
MSME AcquireC
MSME SambandhD
MSME SaathiQuestion 91
GK
Humankind’s oldest mammal ancestor named Durlstotherim newmani has been discovered in ________.
A
West IndiesB
IndiaC
United KingdomD
ChinaQuestion 92
GK
In September 2017, India’s foreign exchange reserves touched how much amount for the first time?
A
$ 500 billionB
$ 400 billionC
$ 600 billionD
$ 700 billionQuestion 93
GK
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the ‘Protocol for Star Rating of Garbage-Free Cities’ in which state?
A
MaharashtraB
New DelhiC
GoaD
KarnatakaQuestion 94
GK
What is the power rating (in W) of a bulb if a current of 0.1A passes through on application of 250V of a potential difference across its terminals?
A
2500B
50C
25D
1250Question 95
GK
More density of the particles in the medium through which sound travels, creates more __________ and vice versa.
A
PressureB
EnergyC
PowerD
ForceQuestion 96
GK
The movement of air from one region to the other creates ________.
A
CloudsB
LightningC
WindsD
HumidityQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Zhu Yuling won the Tennis 2017 Cincinnati Masters Women's Singles. B) In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Selvamani K played for Jaipur Pink Panthers. C) Grigor Dimitrov won the Tennis 2017 Cincinnati Masters Men's Singles.
A
Both A and BB
Both B and CC
Both A and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In HTML, ________ creates a place wherein one line of information can be typed.
A
TYPE = "TEXT"B
TYPE = "PASSWORD"C
TYPE = "RADIO"D
TYPE = "CHECKBOX"