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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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 sniper was able to ________ two rebels.

A
Shoot of
B
Hoot with
C
Shot
D
Shoot down
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. Once upon a time there _________ a dragon named Erasmus.

A
Live
B
Lived
C
Liven
D
Living
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. Ebullient

A
Sober
B
Enthusiastic
C
Unadoptable
D
Weary
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. Superfluous

A
Compulsory
B
Extra
C
Integrity
D
Immoral
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. Angst

A
Casualness
B
Anxiety
C
Insecurity
D
Disturbed
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. Progress

A
Gain
B
March
C
Retreat
D
Rise
Question 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
PQR
B
RPQ
C
QRP
D
QPR
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. 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 park
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. 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
Guardian
B
Gardian
C
Guardiun
D
Gaurdian
Question 13
Comprehension

Animals ________the lowest type,

A
Form
B
For
C
Of
D
At
Question 14
Comprehension

But in the ________ forms each organ

A
High
B
Higher
C
Highest
D
Height
Question 15
Comprehension

function assigned. ________ we have

A
Thus
B
If
C
Than
D
Why
Question 16
Comprehension

that the ________ parts of the neurone

A
Twice
B
Pair
C
Together
D
Two
Question 17
Comprehension

and the fibers ________ it.

A
Transmit
B
Transmits
C
Transmitted
D
Transmitting
Question 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
Bereft
B
Halcyon
C
Snug
D
Opulent
Question 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
Imp
B
Incarnate
C
Spirit
D
Ogre
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 needed, select "no improvement". Our body's wisdom (know) what is best for us.

A
Knows
B
Knowing
C
Known
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 needed, select "no improvement". The humanities and the arts (has been given) short shrift, in primary, secondary and tertiary education.

A
Have been given
B
Have being given
C
Have been give
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. Without entirely A-them that he would do the B-dismissing their case, he assured C-needful that night itself

A
ACB
B
BAC
C
ABC
D
CBA
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
Disconcerrted
B
Desconcerted
C
Desconcerrted
D
Disconcerted
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Sand : Desert ∷ ? : ?

A
Ocean : Water
B
Pond : Water
C
Eat : Smoke
D
Water : Sea
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 33 : 38 ∷ ? : ?

A
17 : 24
B
12 : 18
C
10 : 20
D
13 : 18
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. ORS : NQR ∷ GHK : ?

A
FGJ
B
FIL
C
HIL
D
HIM
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Herbivorous - Horse
B
Herbivorous - Zebra
C
Carnivorous - Bear
D
Herbivorous - Elephants
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
15 - 12
B
21 - 18
C
25 - 22
D
27 - 22
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
GIK
B
JLP
C
PRT
D
QSU
Question 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
Massive
B
Measure
C
Method
D
Match
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 26, 13.5, 14.5, 31, 128, ?

A
1032
B
1096
C
1164
D
844
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. K, P, U, Z, ?

A
D
B
F
C
E
D
B
Question 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
65
B
72
C
75
D
80
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Form
B
Motive
C
Inform
D
Many
Question 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
31181215
B
4181256
C
4111185
D
21812165
Question 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
39
B
11
C
21
D
36
Question 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
8
B
14
C
20
D
18
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? CBABABABA, BCABABABA, BACBABABA, BABCABABA, BABACBABA, ________.

A
BABABACBA
B
CBABABABA
C
BABABCABA
D
BCABABABA
Question 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 North
B
1 km North
C
1 km South
D
5 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: 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 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 Film directors, circle represents Bikers, triangle represents Riders and square represents Asians. Which set of letters represents Film directors who are Riders?

A
BCD
B
BC
C
B
D
C
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. CLH, GPL, KTP, OXT, ?

A
SDY
B
TDX
C
SBX
D
TCY
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 97, 91, 79, 61, 37, ?

A
9
B
7
C
1
D
5
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
(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, 43
B
41, 59, 10, 69
C
44, 89, 11, 68
D
22, 67, 40, 78
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the unit digit in 1! + 2! + 3! + 4! + …………… + 50!

A
1
B
3
C
5
D
8
Question 50
Arithmetic

What would be the remainder when 10 6 – 12 is divided by 9?

A
5
B
4
C
7
D
3
Question 51
Arithmetic

If 25 (x + y) = 1 and 3 (4x + y) = 1/27, then find the value of xy.

A
-2
B
-1
C
0
D
1
Question 52
Arithmetic

If a = -7, b = 5 and c = 2, then find the value of a 3 + b 3 + c 3 .

A
-210
B
-180
C
180
D
210
Question 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
0
B
1
C
3
D
4
Question 54
Arithmetic

If the two circles touch each other internally, then only _______ common tangent can be drawn to them.

A
0
B
1
C
2
D
3
Question 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
21
B
33
C
50
D
45
Question 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
112
B
180
C
196
D
135
Question 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 ∶ 4
B
2 ∶ 1
C
5 ∶ 2
D
8 ∶ 3
Question 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
38
B
22
C
9
D
19
Question 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
7.5
B
8
C
10
D
12.5
Question 60
Arithmetic

If the cost price of an article is 35% of the selling price, then what is the profit percentage?

A
185.71
B
212.36
C
144.42
D
110.11
Question 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
62.5
B
37.5
C
44
D
45
Question 62
Arithmetic

Which of the following is/are TRUE? I. (2√26) > (3√35) II. (3√37) > (4√50)

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 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
55
B
52
C
44
D
58
Question 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
150/11
B
120/7
C
130/11
D
150/13
Question 65
Arithmetic

The value of annual production of which agricultural item is the most?

A
Sugarcane
B
Pulses
C
Wheat
D
Milk
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total value (in Rs. crores) of the annual agricultural production of the country?

A
4000
B
5000
C
5500
D
4500
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the production of Milk is ________ degrees.

A
90
B
70
C
100
D
80
Question 68
Arithmetic

If the value of wheat is Rs. 15,000 per tonne, then how many tonnes of wheat was produced?

A
60000
B
120000
C
600000
D
12000
Question 69
Arithmetic

The length and breadth of a rectangle are 12 cm and 5 cm respectively. Calculate its perimeter (in cm).

A
68
B
20
C
40
D
34
Question 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
195
B
180
C
225
D
173
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔDEF is right angled at E. If ∠D = 60°, then find the value of (cot F + 1/√3).

A
3√3/2
B
4/√3
C
(2 + 2√3)/√3
D
7/2√3
Question 73
Arithmetic

ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If cot X = 3/4, then what is the value of tan Z?

A
5/3
B
4/5
C
4/3
D
3/4
Question 74
GK

Which of the following is NOT a component of M-2?

A
Small time deposits
B
Money market mutual funds
C
Stocks
D
Checkable deposits
Question 75
GK

Which Five Year Plan had an objective of ‘Rapid industrialization with particular emphasis on the development of basic and heavy industries'?

A
First
B
Second
C
Third
D
Fourth
Question 76
GK

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

A
Khams in - Egypt
B
Chinook - China
C
Sirocco - Italy
D
Ghibli - Libya
Question 77
GK

Which is the highest river dam in India?

A
Hirakud Dam
B
Bhakra dam
C
Sardar Sarovar Dam
D
Tehri Dam
Question 78
GK

Whom did the Mughals take the festival of Navaroz?

A
Parsi
B
Jewish
C
Mangol
D
Turks
Question 79
GK

Which of the following rebellion occurred due to the removal of King Bharmal?

A
Kutch Rebellion
B
Surat Rebellion
C
Khasi Rebellion
D
Bhil Rebellion
Question 80
GK

Which number of the Sikh gurus was Guru Arjan Dev?

A
Second
B
Fifth
C
Sixth
D
Seventh
Question 81
GK

Which African country has been declared polio-free country by the World Health Organization (WHO) in December 2017?

A
Angola
B
Somalia
C
Gabon
D
South Africa
Question 82
GK

Who among the following is a winner of inaugural Times Power Women 2017 Award?

A
Shabana Azmi
B
Krishna Gandhi
C
Hema Malini
D
Shabnam Asthana
Question 83
GK

What is the national bird of Bangladesh?

A
Magpie Robin
B
Blue-throated barbet
C
Green-billed malkoha
D
Baya weaver
Question 84
GK

Which type of electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength in the range of 10 -11 – 10 -8 metre?

A
Radio waves
B
Ultraviolet waves
C
Visible light
D
X-rays
Question 85
GK

A device G.M counter is used for the measurement of which of the following?

A
Speed of air
B
Mass number
C
Radioactivity
D
Valence
Question 86
GK

Every village Panchayat is divided into smaller areas. What are these areas called?

A
Gram
B
Town
C
Ward
D
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 book
B
Regulation Book
C
Constitution
D
Democratic Book
Question 88
GK

Which of the following pairs represent the CORRECT pair of reproductive parts of a flower?

A
Sepals and Petals
B
Sepals and Carpels
C
Stamens and Carpels
D
Petals and Stamens
Question 89
GK

The cells of sclerenchyma tissue have their walls thickened due to which chemical substance?

A
Cellulose
B
Lignin
C
Pectin
D
Hemicellulose
Question 90
GK

In December 2017, MSME Ministry launched a public procurement portal. What is the name of that portal?

A
MSME Procure
B
MSME Acquire
C
MSME Sambandh
D
MSME Saathi
Question 91
GK

Humankind’s oldest mammal ancestor named Durlstotherim newmani has been discovered in ________.

A
West Indies
B
India
C
United Kingdom
D
China
Question 92
GK

In September 2017, India’s foreign exchange reserves touched how much amount for the first time?

A
$ 500 billion
B
$ 400 billion
C
$ 600 billion
D
$ 700 billion
Question 93
GK

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the ‘Protocol for Star Rating of Garbage-Free Cities’ in which state?

A
Maharashtra
B
New Delhi
C
Goa
D
Karnataka
Question 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
2500
B
50
C
25
D
1250
Question 95
GK

More density of the particles in the medium through which sound travels, creates more __________ and vice versa.

A
Pressure
B
Energy
C
Power
D
Force
Question 96
GK

The movement of air from one region to the other creates ________.

A
Clouds
B
Lightning
C
Winds
D
Humidity
Question 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 B
B
Both B and C
C
Both A and C
D
A, B and C
Question 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"