SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
28 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
FrenaticallyB
FreneticalyyC
FreneticallyD
FrenaticalyQuestion 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. So we did get A - to read a whole lot B - dying C - on how we can save a wounded sparrow from
A
ABCB
CBAC
ACBD
CABQuestion 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". LPG quickly (gain) popularity as it was easy to use and did not tarnish vessels.
A
gainingB
will gainC
gainedD
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". You might be (to incline) to put the blame on infrastructure and officials, which is understandable.
A
inclinedB
inclineC
inclinesD
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. Feeling or expressing pensive sadness
A
MirthfulB
ExultantC
ApatheticD
MelancholicQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. The study and classification of speech sounds
A
TwangB
ResonanceC
OratoryD
PhoneticsQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Your number is up
A
When you win by betting on your lucky numberB
Be the chosen one from a large group.C
Win a lottery or a lucky draw.D
The time has come when someone is doomed to suffer a disaster.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A shot in the arm
A
Get hit by something.B
Lose physical strength.C
Lose motivation to do a task.D
An encouraging stimulus.Question 9
Comprehension
unworthy thoughts _________(5) we are to be
A
ifB
whenC
whyD
thenQuestion 10
Comprehension
enters, requires _______(4) much time and energy.
A
toB
veryC
ofD
tooQuestion 11
Comprehension
which seeks ____________(3). To stand guard
A
entranceB
enterC
enteringD
entersQuestion 12
Comprehension
It is _________(2) enough that we have
A
notB
noC
norD
neitherQuestion 13
Comprehension
which makes it _______________(1) necessary that our interests
A
vitalB
vitalityC
vitallyD
vitalismQuestion 14
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
HandkurchiefB
HandkerchiefC
HandkerchefD
HandkurchefQuestion 15
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. Sneha said, “I am buying a gaming console today.”
A
Sneha said that she is buying a gaming console today.B
Sneha says she was buying a gaming console that day.C
Sneha say that she is buying a gaming console on today.D
Sneha said that she was buying a gaming console that day.Question 16
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. The boss made the assistant work late.
A
The assistant was made to work late by the boss.B
The assistant is being urged to work late.C
The assistant was make to work late by the boss.D
The assistant is working late due to the boss.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. A serious critic P : meaning of a work of art Q : has to comprehend the particular R : content, unique structure, and the special
A
QRPB
RQPC
PQRD
QPRQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Dogmatic
A
FlexibleB
ArrogantC
FormalD
StubbornQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Exquisite
A
ElaborateB
ConsummateC
SensitiveD
RoughQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Scrumptious
A
StaleB
CrushableC
DevotednessD
TastyQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Dour
A
CheeryB
PleasantC
MoroseD
ApproachableQuestion 22
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 mechanic ______ the car according to his own liking.
A
tweakingB
is tweakedC
will tweakD
have tweakedQuestion 23
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. She was discharged ______ the hospital after treatment.
A
FromB
OfC
WithD
AsQuestion 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'. The Creole language is a (1)/ stable natural language develop from (2)/ a mixture of different languages. (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'. The 26th of January was chosen (1)/ to commemorate the Purna Swaraj (2)/ declaration for the complete independence, of 1930. (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. Wine : Grapes : : ? : ?
A
Curd : MilkB
Thread : ClothC
Wood : TableD
Chair : SitQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 36 : 9 : : 49 : ?
A
24B
13C
32D
15Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. GHJ : JKM : : NOQ : ?
A
QRTB
PQSC
RSTD
OPRQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Crop – RiceB
Crop – RubberC
Crop – WheatD
Crop – BajraQuestion 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
17 – 34B
19 – 38C
23 – 46D
27 – 56Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
DHMB
GKOC
IMQD
LPTQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, according to the dictionary, which word will come in the SECOND position? 1. Charity 2. Cardigan 3. Caravan 4. Carton 5. Challenge
A
CharityB
ChallengeC
CardiganD
CaravanQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 1, 2, 6, 42, ?
A
1696B
1036C
1806D
984Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. L, O, Q, T, V, ?
A
XB
WC
YD
ZQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
‘R + S’ means ‘R is mother of S’, ‘R – S’ means ‘R is wife of S’, ‘R × S’ means ‘R is son of S’ and ‘R ÷ S’ means ‘R is father of S’. Which of the following represents K as the grandson of T?
A
K + T × J × RB
J + K × L × TC
R + T – S ÷ KD
K + L × R ÷ TQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Recalcitrant
A
CanB
RentC
RecallD
CalciteQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “FRANK” is written as “GQBML”. How is “MARCO” written in that code language?
A
NYTPBB
MZSCQC
NZSBPD
NQPBTQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '×' represents ' + ', '÷' represents '×', '-' represents '÷' and ' + ' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 20 + 16 × 6 ÷ 10 - 4 = ?
A
13B
12C
30D
19Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 13 × 8 + 25 - 6 ÷ 10 = 20
A
÷ and -B
× and -C
+ and ÷D
and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 30 % 3 = 100, 70 % 14 = 50 and 20 % 8 = 25, then find the value of 50 % 5 = ?
A
110B
30C
100D
20Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? CBABABAB, BACBABAB, BABACBAB, BABABACB, BCABABAB, __________.
A
BABABCABB
CBABABABC
BACBABABD
BABCABABQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
Two football players A and B from opposing teams start from the same corner. A runs 35 m East, then 15 m South, turns to his right and runs 60 m. Meanwhile, B runs 20 m North, then 25 m West, turns left and runs 20 m. What is the distance between B and A and what is the final position of B with respect to A?
A
15 m NorthB
5 m NorthC
15 m SouthD
5 m 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 sticks are canes Statement II: Some wands are sticks Conclusion I: Some canes are wands Conclusion II: No wands are canes
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 Authors, circle represents Art critics, triangle represents Tattooists and square represents Joggers. Which set of letters represents Joggers who are either Art critics or Authors?
A
BAHB
CBAC
AHFD
BHQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. FNG, KSL, PXQ, UCV, ?
A
YIBB
ZHAC
AIBD
BJCQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 9, 11, 14, 18, 23, ?
A
31B
27C
29D
33Question 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
(8, 17, 33)B
(3, 7, 12)C
(9, 19, 37)D
(15, 31, 61)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, ‘F’ can be represented by 13, 21 etc., and ‘Y’ can be represented by 97, 98 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “TONE”. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 K C E B H 1 B G C F C 2 D F G D F 3 M L D H E 4 G J A L M Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 Q S U X Q 6 R X R T W 7 V P V O P 8 R W T P T 9 N R Y Y T
A
34, 75, 23, 75B
30, 59, 43, 98C
14, 75, 23, 69D
68, 78, 95, 34Question 49
Arithmetic
If the value of √3 = 1.732, then calculate the value of \(\sqrt {243} - \frac{1}{2}\sqrt {108} - \sqrt {147} \)
A
1.732B
-1.464C
3.464D
-1.732Question 50
Arithmetic
Find the difference between place value and face value of 7 in 589573212.
A
693B
6993C
69993D
699993Question 51
Arithmetic
If \(\sqrt {1 + \frac{y}{{16}}} = \frac{7}{4}\) , then find the value of 5y – 15.
A
110B
130C
150D
160Question 52
Arithmetic
If \({x^2} + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}} = 6\) , then find the value of \(\frac{{2x\left( {x - 1} \right)}}{{{x^3} - {x^2} - x + 1}}\)
A
0B
1C
2D
3Question 53
Arithmetic
Calculate the distance (in cm) of the chord from the centre of the circle, if the chord of length 48 cm is drawn in the circle of radius 25 cm.
A
7B
14C
49D
56Question 54
Arithmetic
If the angle subtended by the radius of a circle (OC) and the side BC of the triangle ABC at vertex B is 40° then calculate the value of ∠BAC.
A
35°B
45°C
50°D
65°Question 55
Arithmetic
Weights of two friends A and B are in the ratio of 7 : 8. A’s weight increases by 10% and the total weight of A and B increase by 20%. What is the percentage increase in the B’s weight?
A
28.75B
11.55C
32.85D
24.25Question 56
Arithmetic
The income of X, Y and Z are in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 2 and their expenses in the ratio of 5 : 5 : 2. If X saves Rs. 3000 out of an income of Rs. 18000, then what will be the saving (in Rs.) of Y?
A
4500B
9000C
6000D
7500Question 57
Arithmetic
P and Q are two alloys which are prepared by mixing tin and lead in the ratio of 12 : 5 and 4 : 3 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form a third alloy R, then what is the ratio of tin and lead in alloy R?
A
84 : 65B
57 : 35C
76 : 43D
78 : 47Question 58
Arithmetic
What will be the average of the first 5 positive even numbers divisible by 9?
A
50B
54C
48D
62Question 59
Arithmetic
The simple interest on a sum for 20 years is 5/4 of the principal. What is the per annum rate (in percentage) of interest?
A
6.25B
12.5C
2.5D
5Question 60
Arithmetic
If Mohan purchase 13 articles for Rs. 12 and sells all the articles at the rate of 12 articles for Rs. 13, then what will be the profit percentage?
A
19.47B
17.36C
11.11D
12.5Question 61
Arithmetic
A tyre is sold at three successive discounts of 20%, 30% and 20%. What is the net discount (in percentage)?
A
62.8B
59.6C
55.2D
51.4Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\frac{{\sqrt {36} + \sqrt[3]{{729}}}}{{\sqrt {81} \times \sqrt[3]{{64}}}}?\)
A
5/12B
5/9C
4/9D
4/15Question 63
Arithmetic
Robin can do a work alone in 9 days. Amit can do the same work alone in 6 days. Both of them finish the work together and they get a total Rs. 2500. What is the share (in Rs.) of Robin?
A
1700B
1200C
1500D
1000Question 64
Arithmetic
A boat covers 63 km upstream in 9 hours and covers the same distance downstream in 7 hours. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the boat in still water?
A
8.7B
8.5C
7D
8Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year were the Sales per employee greater than that of the previous year?
A
2014B
2015C
2017D
2016Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference in the Sales per employee (in Rs. lakhs) between the years 2011 and 2015?
A
15B
10C
20D
5Question 67
Arithmetic
The Sales per employee in 2012 were greater than that in 2015 by ________.
A
16.7%B
20%C
40%D
28.5%Question 68
Arithmetic
If the number of employees of the company was 80 in the year 2015 then what was the sales (in Rs. crore) of the company in the year 2015?
A
30B
40C
20D
50Question 69
Arithmetic
The lengths of the two diagonals of a rhombus are 5 cm and 12 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
30B
15C
60D
45Question 70
Arithmetic
What is the sum of the measures of all the interior angles of a regular polygon of 9 sides?
A
1260B
1440C
1800D
2340Question 71
Arithmetic
The surface area of a sphere is 1386 cm 2 . Find its diameter (in cm).
A
10.5B
42C
21D
31.5Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If ∠R = 60°, then find the value of (sec P - 1/√3).
A
(√6 - 6)/3√3B
(1 - 3√2)/3C
1/√3D
2/√3Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If cosec P = 25/24, then what is the value of cot R?
A
25/7B
24/25C
7/24D
24/7Question 74
GK
National Income refers to ___________.
A
Money value of goods and services produced in a country during a yearB
Money value of stocks and shares of a country during a yearC
Money value of capital goods produced by a country during a yearD
Money value of consumer goods produced by a country during a yearQuestion 75
GK
State Land Reform is under which schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A
7 th ScheduleB
8 th scheduleC
9 th ScheduleD
10 th scheduleQuestion 76
GK
The remains of the resistant rocks found in the river eroded plain or peneplain are called ___________.
A
MonadnockB
JukenbergC
HumD
No option is correctQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following rivers does not make an estuary?
A
NarmadaB
TapiC
MandoviD
MahanadiQuestion 78
GK
Which ruler of Bengal had relations with China?
A
Ghiyasuddin AzamshahB
Sikandar ShahC
Nusrat ShahD
Hussein ShahQuestion 79
GK
When was the Arya Samaj divided on principles of vegetarianism?
A
1893B
1895C
1903D
1913Question 80
GK
Ustad Mansur was a famous painter during the rule of which among the following Mughal Emperors?
A
AkbarB
JahangirC
Shah JahanD
AurangzebQuestion 81
GK
Which country on 23 October 2017 signed the Paris agreement on climate change, leaving the United States and Syria as the only two countries holding out to sign this global climate pact?
A
NicaraguaB
ColombiaC
PeruD
UgandaQuestion 82
GK
Which singer was in January 2018, chosen for the 5 th Edition of the Yash Chopra Memorial Award 2018 for her outstanding contribution to the Hindi film industry?
A
Alka YagnikB
Asha BhosleC
Sunidhi ChauhanD
Kavita KrishnamurthyQuestion 83
GK
Where is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in Pakistan?
A
IslamabadB
HyderabadC
LahoreD
KarachiQuestion 84
GK
What is the number of groups and periods in the modern periodic table?
A
18, 7B
18, 8C
16, 7D
16, 8Question 85
GK
Which among the following is an example of a mixture?
A
MilkB
GasolineC
Liquefied petroleum gasD
All options are correct.Question 86
GK
Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added by the 74 th Constitutional Amendment Act?
A
Ninth ScheduleB
Tenth ScheduleC
Eleventh ScheduleD
Twelfth ScheduleQuestion 87
GK
Which among the following comes under the elements of Basic Structure of Indian Constitution? I. Supremacy of Constitution II. Free and Fair Election III. Judicial Review
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Both I and IID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 88
GK
The plasma of the blood contains which among the following constituents? I. Proteins II. Salts III. Hormones
A
Only I and IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 89
GK
What is the basis of first level of classification among plants?
A
Differentiated plant bodyB
Specialised tissuesC
Ability to bear seedsD
No option is correct.Question 90
GK
On 5 September 2017, which among the following launched an online quiz competition named ‘PrakritiKhoj’?
A
Health MinistryB
Commerce MinistryC
Environment MinistryD
Home MinistryQuestion 91
GK
Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered new form of matter called Excitonium which was coined by ______ in the 1960’s.
A
Bertrand HalperinB
Eugene WignerC
Paul DiracD
Felix BlochQuestion 92
GK
On 24 October 2017, the Government of India announced a massive package of ______ to boost economy.
A
Rs. 7 lakh croreB
Rs. 9 lakh croreC
Rs. 15 lakh croreD
Rs. 5 lakh croreQuestion 93
GK
On 22 November 2017, the Union cabinet approved expansion of which mission for a Pan India coverage in all the 640 districts of the country?
A
Make in IndiaB
Swatchh BharatC
Beti Bachao Beti padhaoD
Skill IndiaQuestion 94
GK
A body is initially moving with a velocity of 5 m/s. It undergoes an acceleration of 2 m/s 2 for 4 seconds. Find the displacement (in m) of this body in these 4 seconds.
A
4B
72C
36D
8Question 95
GK
If the velocity of a body is halved its kinetic energy ________.
A
become 4 timesB
becomes 1/4 thC
is also doubledD
becomes halfQuestion 96
GK
Plants utilise ________ from the atmosphere for photosynthesis.
A
OxygenB
NitrogenC
Carbon dioxideD
HydrogenQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below is / are correct? A) Russia hosted the Golf 2017 Players Championship. B) Elina Svitolina won the Tennis 2017 Italian Open Women's Singles. C) Henri Kontinen and John Peers won the Tennis 2017 ATP World Tour Finals Men's Doubles.
A
Only AB
Only BC
Both A and BD
Both B and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Excel, left arrow key stroke leads to ______ movement on a spreadsheet.
A
One cell upB
One cell downC
One cell LeftD
One cell right