SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

28 Mar 2018 • Shift 2

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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'. Agriculture was the key development, whereby farming (1)/ of domesticated species creation food (2)/ surpluses nurturing the development of civilisation. (3)/ No error (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'. Romanticism was an artistic, literary, musical, cultural, (1)/ and intellectual movement that originated in (2)/ Europe to the end of the 18th century. (3)/ No error (4)

Question 3

Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence is given with a 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. At the party, none of the people could ______.

ate

eaten

is eating

eat

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. Narayan is ______ at chanting every verse in the book.

Adapt

Adopt

Adept

Attain

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. Arcane

Familiar

Hidden

Known

Obvious

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. Ascertain

Discover

Neglect

Misjudge

Overcome

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. Quaint

Different

Common

Old-fashioned

Erratic

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. Captivate

Disillusion

Attract

Grip

Delight

Question 9

Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Some modern anthropologists hold P : that biological evolution has shaped Q : not only human morphology R : but also human behaviour

RPQ

PQR

RQP

PRQ

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. The thief saw her unlocking the door.

She was seen unlocking the door by the thief.

She was saw unlocking the door by the thief.

She is saw unlocking the door by the thief.

She was unlocking the door as seen by the thief.

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. Kabir said, “I saw her at the concert.”

Kabir had seen her at the concert.

Kabir say he had seen her at the concert.

He has seen her at the concert, said Kabir.

Kabir said that he had seen her at the concert.

Question 12

Comprehension

Determine the correct spelling.

Controvershial

Controvursal

Controversial

Countronrersial

Question 13

Comprehension

writers plumb the _____________ of the human psyche

deep

down

under

depths

Question 14

Comprehension

Writers the latitude _________ create and imagine lives,

Question 15

Comprehension

most authors of _____________ novels tend to focus

politics

politically

political

politician

Question 16

Comprehension

zeitgeist of the times. _____________ an emphasis on

Thorough

Through

Though

Thought

Question 17

Comprehension

sounds and flavours __________ a forgotten era.

form

for

off

Question 18

Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. When pigs fly

Day dreaming about fanciful things.

Talk nonsense when intoxicated.

Another way of saying that every dog has his day.

A way of saying that something will never happen.

Question 19

Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Cost an arm and a leg

It takes two very different people to make a workable pair.

Something which you can easily afford.

Buy something which is very critical to you.

Very expensive.

Question 20

Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. An expert judge in matters of taste

Proselyte

Gremlin

Neophyte

Connoisseur

Question 21

Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Spread over a wide area or between a large number of people

Diffuse

Contemplate

Scrutinize

Peruse

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". The butterfly (flutter) its wings, trying desperately to disentangle itself from the web of potential death.

fluttering

will flutter

was fluttering

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". Even a simple thing like (wash) the hands seems killing.

washed

washes

washing

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. That was a huge A-step to take, especially in this B-generation where WhatsApp rules C-over so many humans

CBA

CAB

BCA

ABC

Question 25

Comprehension

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

pretansions

pretensions

pritentions

pretantions

Question 26

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. July: 31 : : ? : ?

April: 31

June: 30

September: 31

January: 30

Question 27

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 109 : 116 :: 196 : ?

205

203

204

196

Question 28

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. LQJ : EJC :: RBU : ?

KVM

JVN

KUN

JUM

Question 29

Logical Reasoning

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

Hospital - Patient

Garage - Car

Animals - Zoo

Dispensary - Medicine

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.

5 - 15

7 - 21

9 - 29

11 - 33

Question 31

Logical Reasoning

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

HKN

RUX

GJN

ADG

Question 32

Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Stylish 2. Subject 3. Sudden 4. Subtle 5. Suburban

2,4,1,5,3

3,2,5,1,4

1,2,4,5,3

2,5,1,4,3

Question 33

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 20, 23, 43, 66, 109, ?

180

172

175

158

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. ARM, IZU, QHC, YPK, ?

GYT

GXS

FWR

FRS

Question 35

Logical Reasoning

Rohit remembers that his birthday is before 12th December and after 6th December. His wife remembers that Rohit’s birthday is after 7th December. His son remembers that Rohit’s birthday is before 10th December. On which date of December is Rohit’s birthday?

8 or 9

Question 36

Logical Reasoning

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

Son

Boss

Nose

Best

Question 37

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “FRAME” is written as “HTCOG”. How is “SOCKS” written in that code language?

UQEMU

UMNOU

UNMPU

UFQRU

Question 38

Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '÷' represents '+', '-' represents '×', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 10 × 4 ÷ 5 - 6 + 10 = ?

Question 39

Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 25 ÷ 2 × 10 - 4 + 8 = 9

x and -

÷ and -

÷ and ×

and +

Question 40

Logical Reasoning

If 98 = 144, 77 = 98 and 78 = 112, then the value of 51 = ?

Question 41

Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? BBBBBAA, BBBBAAA, BBBAAAA, BBAAAAA, BAAAAAA, _________.

BBBBBBA

BBBBBAA

BBBBAAA

AAAAAAA

Question 42

Logical Reasoning

Two cargo ships A and B start from the same port. Ship A sails 35 miles West, then it turns right and sails 75 miles. In the meanwhile Ship B sails 105 miles North, then it turns left and sails 35 miles, then it turns North and sails 45 miles. Where is ship A with respect to ship B?

225 miles South

75 miles North

75 miles South

225 miles North

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 windows are openings. Statement II: All doors are windows. Conclusion I: Some openings are doors. Conclusion II: All doors are openings.

Only conclusion I follows

Only conclusion II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow

Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Question 44

Logical Reasoning

In the following figure, rectangle represents Electricians, circle represents Cartoonists, triangle represents Riders and square represents Indians. Which set of letters represents Indians who are either Cartoonists or Riders?

BCDFG

EDF

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. CIQ, HNV, MSA, RXF, ?

WDJ

XCJ

XDK

WCK

Question 46

Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 113, 128, 143, 158, ?, 188

175

174

173

182

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.

(6, 29, 17)

(9, 44, 28)

(18, 89, 53)

(13, 64, 38)

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 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 the 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 ‘M’ can be represented by 42, 34 etc and ‘V’ can be represented by 85,86 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘SENT’. Matrix - I Matrix - II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 F E K B A 5 Y P N W W 1 J C L E F 6 N T N V O 2 C B E H F 7 W Q Z R Q 3 K I D L M 8 V V R Z Z 4 K I M B J 9 U T S T P

42,75,40,76

97,13,65,98

44,75,34,76

34,89,44,97

Question 49

Arithmetic

2/5 of a number exceeds 2/7 of the same number by 40. Find the number.

250

280

320

350

Question 50

Arithmetic

2/3 of 3/4 of 4/9 of 1/60 of 120 of a number will be what percentage of that number?

44.44%

33.33%

22.22%

11.11%

Question 51

Arithmetic

Find the value of ‘x’ (such that x > 0) which will satisfy the equation 5 x + 5 1-x – 6 = 0

Question 52

Arithmetic

A square has a perimeter equal to 24 units. If the length of each side of the square is reduced by 2 units, then find the area (in sq units) of the square.

Question 53

Arithmetic

If the two sides of obtuse angled triangle are 8 cm and 15 cm and the third side is x then find the range of x if 15 is the longest side.

7 < x < 23

7 < x < √161

17 < x < 21

Cannot be determined

Question 54

Arithmetic

If the two sides of an acute angled triangle is 8 cm and 15 cm and the length of the third side is x, then

13 < x < 17

7 < x < 1

√161 < x < 17

7 < x < 23

Question 55

Arithmetic

If two numbers are 40% and 70% less than the third number respectively, then second number is how much percent less than the first number?

100

42.85

Question 56

Arithmetic

The sum of two numbers is 248 and their difference is 8. What is the ratio of the two numbers?

15 : 16

7 : 8

6 : 7

13 : 28

Question 57

Arithmetic

P and Q started a business by investing Rs. 156000 and Rs. 117000 respectively and their time period of investment is same. If P’s share in the profit earned by them is Rs. 12000, then what is the total profit (in Rs) earned by both of them together?

25000

17000

21000

18000

Question 58

Arithmetic

The average of 26 numbers is 37. One number is added and the new average becomes 41. What is that new number?

140

145

146

147

Question 59

Arithmetic

The simple interest on a sum of money is 9/49 of the principal. The number of years are equal to the rate of interest per annum. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

36/7

27/7

15/7

30/7

Question 60

Arithmetic

If the cost price of 20 articles is 5 times of the selling price of 4 articles, then what is the profit or loss percentage?

No profit/loss

25% loss

20% profit

25% profit

Question 61

Arithmetic

An item is sold at two successive discounts of 10% and 10%. The selling price of article after the two discount is Rs. 4050. If it is sold only at one discount of 20%, then what will be the selling price (in Rs) of the article?

4000

5000

4500

5500

Question 62

Arithmetic

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE? I. √24 < ∛70 II. √12 < ∜20

Only I

Only II

Neither I nor II

Both I and II

Question 63

Arithmetic

X and Y can do a piece of work in 10 days, Y and Z in 12 days and Z and X in 15 days. In how many days can Z alone do the work?

Question 64

Arithmetic

The distance between places X and Y is 720 km. An express train leaves place X at 5:00 p.m. and runs at a speed of 45 km/hr. The train stops on the way for 45 minutes. At what time (in a.m.) will the train reach at place Y?

1 : 45

9 : 45

7 : 15

12 : 15

Question 65

Arithmetic

The least number of leopards are in which sanctuary?

Question 66

Arithmetic

What is the total number of leopards in these sanctuaries?

2250

2000

1750

1600

Question 67

Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the number of leopards in Sanctuary B is ________ degrees.

Question 68

Arithmetic

If the average area occupied by each leopard in these sanctuaries is 70 sq km, then what is the total area (in 1000 sq km) of these sanctuaries?

157.5

230

115.5

205

Question 69

Arithmetic

If the lengths of the two parallel sides of a trapezium are 5 cm and 7 cm and its area is 24 cm 2 . Find the distance between its parallel sides (in cm).

Question 70

Arithmetic

If the measure of the interior angle of a regular polygon is 60° greater than the measure of its exterior angle then how many sides does it have?

Question 71

Arithmetic

Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cone of diameter 24 cm and slant height 16 cm.

1714

1161

1056

1477

Question 72

Arithmetic

What is the value of (tan 45° - 1/√2)?

-√3/2

(2√2 - 1)/√2

(2√2 - √3)/2

(√2 - 1)/√2

Question 73

Arithmetic

ΔUVW is right angled at V. If sinU = 4/5, then what is the value of cosecW?

3/4

4/5

5/3

4/3

Question 74

In Microsoft Word, ________ view shows formatting such as line spacing, font, point size, and italics.

Web Layout

Normal Layout

Reading Layout

Print Layout

Question 75

Which of the statements given below is correct? A) Henri Kontinen and John Peers won the Tennis 2017 ATP World Tour Finals Men's Doubles. B) In 2017, Sebastian Vettel raced in MotoGP for Honda. C) Daniel Ricciardo won the Formula One 2017 Chinese Grand Prix.

Only A

Only C

A and B

B and C

Question 76

Where warm air rises up, the air ________.

pressure at that place is lowered

pressure at that place is raised

humidity at that place is lowered

humidity at that place is raised

Question 77

When an object travels equal distances in equal intervals of time, it moves with ________ speed.

linear

translational

uniform

non-uniform

Question 78

Due to an acceleration of 2 m/s 2 , the velocity of a body increases from 20 m/s to 30 m/s in a certain period. Find the displacement (in m) of the body in that period.

650

125

250

325

Question 79

On 20 July 2017, Lok Sabha passed IIIT-PPP Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to allow how many IITs established on a PPP model to grant degrees and get statutory status?

Question 80

In August 2017, Essar Oil Limited was acquired by Rosneft PJSC for nearly how much amount?

$ 13 billion

$ 20 billion

$ 25 billion

$ 5 billion

Question 81

What is the name of world’s first typhoid vaccine that has received pre-qualification from the World Health Organisation?

Typhim Vi

Typherix

Typbar Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine

Vivotif

Question 82

Who launched ‘PENCIL’ portal in September 2017 for the prevention of child labour?

Arun Jaitley

Rajnath Singh

Nirmala Sitharaman

Jagat Prakash Nadda

Question 83

The olfactory receptors in human beings detect ________.

taste

smell

touch

hear

Question 84

What is the process by which autotrophs take in substances from the outside and convert them into stored form of energy?

Respiration

Photosynthesis

Ingestion

Transpiration

Question 85

How many All India Services are there in India?

Question 86

Whose salary is charged on the consolidated fund of India? I. Chairman of UPSC II. President of India III. Judges of Supreme Court

Only I

Both II and III

Both I and II

All I, II and III

Question 87

Fe 2 O 3 + 2Al &xrarr; Al 2 O 3 + 2Fe The above reaction is an example of ________.

Combination reaction

Double displacement reaction

Decomposition reaction

Displacement reaction

Question 88

What is the chemical symbol of cobalt?

Question 89

Who is the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal?

K.P. Sharma Oli

Jhala Nath Khanal

Sushil Koirala

KhilRaj Regmi

Question 90

Who authored the book titled ‘Dukkham Sukkham’ which won the Vyas Samman 2017?

Krishna Sobti

Mamta Kalia

Mrinal Pande

Nirmala Jain

Question 91

In December 2017, which country announced lifting of its ban on movie theatres imposed more than 35 years ago?

Iran

Syria

Saudi Arabia

Iraq

Question 92

Which of the following is NOT a classical dance?

Kathak

Odissi

Giddha

Manipuri

Question 93

Where is New Moore Island located?

In Arabian Sea

In Gulf of Mannar

In Bay of Bengal

In Andaman Sea

Question 94

Who is the exponent of Continental Drift Theory?

Pratt

Wegener

Holmes

Gregory

Question 95

At which session of Congress was the first foreign leader to be chaired?

Allahabad

Guwahati

Calicut

Belgaum

Question 96

Which of the following dynasties was not located in South India?

Hoysala

Pandya

Kadamb

Kalachuri

Question 97

Paper currency first started in India in the year________.

1680

1861

1542

1601

Question 98

Investment in public work is known as ________.

expenditure

current expenditure

capital expenditure

expenditure and current expenditure both

In the following question, the sentence is given with a 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. At the party, none of the people could ______.

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. Narayan is ______ at chanting every verse in the book.

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

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

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

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

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Some modern anthropologists hold P : that biological evolution has shaped Q : not only human morphology R : but also human behaviour

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 thief saw her unlocking the door.

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. Kabir said, &ldquo;I saw her at the concert.&rdquo;

Determine the correct spelling.

writers plumb the _____________ of the human psyche

Writers the latitude _________ create and imagine lives,

most authors of _____________ novels tend to focus

zeitgeist of the times. _____________ an emphasis on

sounds and flavours __________ a forgotten era.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. When pigs fly

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Cost an arm and a leg

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. An expert judge in matters of taste

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Spread over a wide area or between a large number of people

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". Even a simple thing like (wash) the hands seems killing.

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. That was a huge A-step to take, especially in this B-generation where WhatsApp rules C-over so many humans

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. July: 31 : : ? : ?

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 109 : 116 :: 196 : ?

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. LQJ : EJC :: RBU : ?

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

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.

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

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Stylish 2. Subject 3. Sudden 4. Subtle 5. Suburban

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 20, 23, 43, 66, 109, ?

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. ARM, IZU, QHC, YPK, ?

Rohit remembers that his birthday is before 12th December and after 6th December. His wife remembers that Rohit&rsquo;s birthday is after 7th December. His son remembers that Rohit&rsquo;s birthday is before 10th December. On which date of December is Rohit&rsquo;s birthday?

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

In a certain code language, &ldquo;FRAME&rdquo; is written as &ldquo;HTCOG&rdquo;. How is &ldquo;SOCKS&rdquo; written in that code language?

In a certain code language, '&divide;' represents '+', '-' represents '&times;', '+' represents '&divide;' and '&times;' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 10 &times; 4 &divide; 5 - 6 + 10 = ?

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 25 &divide; 2 &times; 10 - 4 + 8 = 9

If 9*8 = 144, 7*7 = 98 and 7*8 = 112, then the value of 5*1 = ?

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? BBBBBAA, BBBBAAA, BBBAAAA, BBAAAAA, BAAAAAA, _________.

Two cargo ships A and B start from the same port. Ship A sails 35 miles West, then it turns right and sails 75 miles. In the meanwhile Ship B sails 105 miles North, then it turns left and sails 35 miles, then it turns North and sails 45 miles. Where is ship A with respect to ship B?

In the following figure, rectangle represents Electricians, circle represents Cartoonists, triangle represents Riders and square represents Indians. Which set of letters represents Indians who are either Cartoonists or Riders?

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. CIQ, HNV, MSA, RXF, ?

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 113, 128, 143, 158, ?, 188

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.

2/5 of a number exceeds 2/7 of the same number by 40. Find the number.

2/3 of 3/4 of 4/9 of 1/60 of 120 of a number will be what percentage of that number?

Find the value of &lsquo;x&rsquo; (such that x &gt; 0) which will satisfy the equation 5 x + 5 1-x &ndash; 6 = 0

A square has a perimeter equal to 24 units. If the length of each side of the square is reduced by 2 units, then find the area (in sq units) of the square.

If the two sides of obtuse angled triangle are 8 cm and 15 cm and the third side is x then find the range of x if 15 is the longest side.

If the two sides of an acute angled triangle is 8 cm and 15 cm and the length of the third side is x, then

If two numbers are 40% and 70% less than the third number respectively, then second number is how much percent less than the first number?

The sum of two numbers is 248 and their difference is 8. What is the ratio of the two numbers?

P and Q started a business by investing Rs. 156000 and Rs. 117000 respectively and their time period of investment is same. If P&rsquo;s share in the profit earned by them is Rs. 12000, then what is the total profit (in Rs) earned by both of them together?

The average of 26 numbers is 37. One number is added and the new average becomes 41. What is that new number?

The simple interest on a sum of money is 9/49 of the principal. The number of years are equal to the rate of interest per annum. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

If the cost price of 20 articles is 5 times of the selling price of 4 articles, then what is the profit or loss percentage?

An item is sold at two successive discounts of 10% and 10%. The selling price of article after the two discount is Rs. 4050. If it is sold only at one discount of 20%, then what will be the selling price (in Rs) of the article?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE? I. &radic;24 &lt; ∛70 II. &radic;12 &lt; ∜20

X and Y can do a piece of work in 10 days, Y and Z in 12 days and Z and X in 15 days. In how many days can Z alone do the work?

The distance between places X and Y is 720 km. An express train leaves place X at 5:00 p.m. and runs at a speed of 45 km/hr. The train stops on the way for 45 minutes. At what time (in a.m.) will the train reach at place Y?

The least number of leopards are in which sanctuary?

What is the total number of leopards in these sanctuaries?

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing the number of leopards in Sanctuary B is ________ degrees.

If the average area occupied by each leopard in these sanctuaries is 70 sq km, then what is the total area (in 1000 sq km) of these sanctuaries?

If the lengths of the two parallel sides of a trapezium are 5 cm and 7 cm and its area is 24 cm 2 . Find the distance between its parallel sides (in cm).

If the measure of the interior angle of a regular polygon is 60&deg; greater than the measure of its exterior angle then how many sides does it have?

Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a right circular cone of diameter 24 cm and slant height 16 cm.

What is the value of (tan 45&deg; - 1/&radic;2)?

&Delta;UVW is right angled at V. If sinU = 4/5, then what is the value of cosecW?

In Microsoft Word, ________ view shows formatting such as line spacing, font, point size, and italics.

Which of the statements given below is correct? A) Henri Kontinen and John Peers won the Tennis 2017 ATP World Tour Finals Men's Doubles. B) In 2017, Sebastian Vettel raced in MotoGP for Honda. C) Daniel Ricciardo won the Formula One 2017 Chinese Grand Prix.

Where warm air rises up, the air ________.

When an object travels equal distances in equal intervals of time, it moves with ________ speed.

Due to an acceleration of 2 m/s 2 , the velocity of a body increases from 20 m/s to 30 m/s in a certain period. Find the displacement (in m) of the body in that period.

On 20 July 2017, Lok Sabha passed IIIT-PPP Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to allow how many IITs established on a PPP model to grant degrees and get statutory status?

In August 2017, Essar Oil Limited was acquired by Rosneft PJSC for nearly how much amount?

What is the name of world&rsquo;s first typhoid vaccine that has received pre-qualification from the World Health Organisation?

Who launched &lsquo;PENCIL&rsquo; portal in September 2017 for the prevention of child labour?

The olfactory receptors in human beings detect ________.

What is the process by which autotrophs take in substances from the outside and convert them into stored form of energy?

How many All India Services are there in India?

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. Kabir said, “I saw her at the concert.”

Rohit remembers that his birthday is before 12th December and after 6th December. His wife remembers that Rohit’s birthday is after 7th December. His son remembers that Rohit’s birthday is before 10th December. On which date of December is Rohit’s birthday?

In a certain code language, “FRAME” is written as “HTCOG”. How is “SOCKS” written in that code language?

In a certain code language, '÷' represents '+', '-' represents '×', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 10 × 4 ÷ 5 - 6 + 10 = ?

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 25 ÷ 2 × 10 - 4 + 8 = 9

If 98 = 144, 77 = 98 and 78 = 112, then the value of 51 = ?

Find the value of ‘x’ (such that x > 0) which will satisfy the equation 5 x + 5 1-x – 6 = 0

P and Q started a business by investing Rs. 156000 and Rs. 117000 respectively and their time period of investment is same. If P’s share in the profit earned by them is Rs. 12000, then what is the total profit (in Rs) earned by both of them together?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE? I. √24 < ∛70 II. √12 < ∜20

If the measure of the interior angle of a regular polygon is 60° greater than the measure of its exterior angle then how many sides does it have?

What is the value of (tan 45° - 1/√2)?

ΔUVW is right angled at V. If sinU = 4/5, then what is the value of cosecW?

What is the name of world’s first typhoid vaccine that has received pre-qualification from the World Health Organisation?

Who launched ‘PENCIL’ portal in September 2017 for the prevention of child labour?

Who authored the book titled ‘Dukkham Sukkham’ which won the Vyas Samman 2017?