SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
4 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
StridancyB
StridensyC
StridansyD
StridencyQuestion 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 Life is never meant to A - country like India B - be easy, especially if you C - live in a developing
A
BACB
ACBC
BCAD
ABCQuestion 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”. We sat there (enjoy) the view.
A
Enjoyed B
Enjoying C
Enjoys D
No improvement Question 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”. We sat on the floor to eat dinner and he (appreciate) the fresh food my mother served.
A
Had appreciatedB
AppreciatedC
Will appreciateD
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. Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
A
Foul B
Aesthetic C
Hideous D
Gross Question 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A warning of impending danger
A
Naive B
Monition C
Obtuse D
Daft Question 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Pull the wool over someone's eyes
A
To protect someone.B
To keep oneself warm.C
Deceive someone by telling lies.D
To pretend to be blind to the other person's bad behaviourQuestion 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. After one's own heart
A
Sharing or having one's tastes or views.B
Infatuation with a person which is not reciprocated.C
Memorise some thing by heartD
Don’t have the courage to do something bad for a good personQuestion 9
Comprehension
I n 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
CommietyB
CommitteeC
ComitteeD
CommiteeQuestion 10
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. “I know her well,” said Manisha.
A
Manisha said that she knew her well. B
Manisha said if she knows her well.C
Manisha said that she knows her.D
Manisha says that she knew her wellQuestion 11
Comprehension
A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. She will finish the thesis in a fortnight.
A
The thesis would be finished in a fortnight by her.B
The thesis will finished by her in a fortnight.C
The thesis will be finished by her in a fortnight.D
A fortnight is required to finish the thesis.Question 12
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. All the sound reasons P : ever given for conserving Q : to the conservation of wildlife R : other natural resources apply
A
PRQB
RQPC
PQRD
QRPQuestion 13
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word Articulate
A
Unclear B
Enunciate C
Eloquent D
Coherent Question 14
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Heed
A
CareB
CautionC
AttentionD
NeglectQuestion 15
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Discreet
A
DescribedB
Careful C
Rash D
Mundane Question 16
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Hybrid
A
HomogeneousB
CompositeC
PureD
LoveQuestion 17
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Sun is a ______ perfect sphere of hot plasma, with an internal convective motion that generates a magnetic field.
A
NearlyB
NearC
About D
MoreQuestion 18
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 jumped ______ the bar table.
A
uponB
upC
inD
intoQuestion 19
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'. Acceptance is not about allowing everything to occur or to go on, (1)/neither it is related to passivity and weakness, (2)/nor is it about confirmation or mediocrity. (3)/No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 20
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'. Due to the (1)/snow the (2)/marks was unrecognisable. (3)/No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 21
Comprehension
They cite some ______ worded performance
A
CleverlyB
ClevererC
CleverestD
ClevernessQuestion 22
Comprehension
Something ______. They want land at
A
Other B
Extra C
Added D
Else Question 23
Comprehension
Prices even ______ it is fertile agriculture land;
A
IfB
ThenC
ButD
AlsoQuestion 24
Comprehension
Environmental ______; they want labour laws
A
DegradeB
DegradingC
DegradedD
DegradationQuestion 25
Comprehension
easy to hire ______ fire and exploit
A
AndB
IfC
ThusD
SoQuestion 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Train : Track ∷ ? : ?
A
Car : Four wheelerB
Aeroplane : FlyC
Truck : RoadD
Car : SpeedQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number pair from the given alternatives. 53 : 35 ∷ ? : ?
A
37 : 73B
42 : 22C
16 : 62D
54 : 43Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. PAL : RDP ∷ MRF : ?
A
FAJB
KUCC
OUJD
RPTQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Reptile - LizardB
Mammal - DeerC
Mammal - ElephantD
Rodent - RabbitQuestion 30
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (-) is related to the number of the right side of (-) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.
A
20 - 30B
35 - 45C
45 - 55D
25 - 30Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
RQPB
XWVC
ZYXD
AZXQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at THIRD position? 1. Chimney 2. Cherry 3. Childish 4. Chess 5. Chest
A
ChestB
ChildishC
ChimneyD
ChessQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 19, 9, 28, 37, 65, ?
A
99B
97C
102D
113Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. I, L, O, R, ?
A
SB
TC
UD
VQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Present ages of Ankur and his sister are in the ratio of 4 : 3. After 6 years ratio of ages of Ankur’s sister and his brother will be 3 : 2. If the present age of his brother is 32 years, then after 3 years what will be the age (in years) of Ankur?
A
71B
68C
70D
65Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. STATEMENT
A
MenB
SameC
StartD
StateQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “FRAME” is written as “IUDPH”. How is “ROYAL” written in that code language?
A
XVTGMB
MRDXOC
XIDPHD
URBDOQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘-’ represents ‘×’, ‘+’ represents ‘÷’and ‘×’ represents ‘-’ and ‘÷’ represents ‘+’. Find out the answer to the following question. 15 - 6 + 10 × 3 ÷ 2 = ?
A
24B
9C
2D
8Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 12 + 10 - 28 ÷ 7 × 4 = 48
A
+ and -B
+ and ÷C
and +D
× and -Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If -4 $ 1 = 4, 7 $ - 7 = 49 and 3 $ 1 = -3, then find the value of -8 $ - 5 = ?
A
-1B
92C
-40D
-69Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? ABABAbab, ABABabaB, ABAbabAB, ABabaBAB, AbabABAB, ______.
A
aBABABabB
abaBABABC
ABABAbabD
ABABabaBQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A hiker walks 2 km South, then he turns West and walks for 4 km, then he turns North and walks for 5 km, then he turns to his right and walks for 4 km. Where is he now with respect to his starting position?
A
7 km NorthB
3 km NorthC
3 km SouthD
7 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: No spaghetti are noodles. Statement II: Some food are spaghetti. Conclusion I: All noodles are food. Conclusion II: All food are noodles.
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 Plumbers, circle represents Athletes, triangle represents Gamers and square represents Cricketers. Which set of letters represents those who are Athletes as well as Cricketers?
A
CDB
ABC
FGD
EHQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. COT, DQU, ESV, FUW, ?
A
GWYB
GVXC
GWXD
GVYQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 49, 46, 43, 40, ?, 34
A
38B
37C
36D
39Question 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
(1, 11, 1111)B
(2, 22, 4444)C
(4, 44, 4444)D
(8, 88, 8888)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 matrices. The column 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 ‘L’ can be represented by 21, 33 etc and ‘Z’ can be represented by 56, 98 etc. similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘TOMB’. Matrix I 0 1 2 3 4 0 I K L L K 1 G F E F F 2 H L B A F 3 I A I L I 4 E D F M A Matrix II 5 6 7 8 9 5 V Z U R O 6 R W N S O 7 Q U T U V 8 Q T N P X 9 Q Y V Z R
A
77, 69, 43, 22B
11, 88, 34, 55C
42, 66, 12, 58D
30, 65, 24, 65Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the value of \(\left\{ {{{\left( {49} \right)}^{\frac{3}{2}}} + {{\left( {49} \right)}^{ - \frac{3}{2}}}} \right\}\)
A
117549/343B
117550/343C
117659/343D
117650/343Question 50
Arithmetic
Calculate the total number of prime factors in the expression (4) 11 × (5) 5 × (3) 2 × (13) 2 .
A
30B
31C
33D
32Question 51
Arithmetic
Which of the following is the CORRECT rationalized form of \(\frac{{15}}{{\sqrt 5 + 2}}\) ?
A
5√5 - 6B
5√5 - 30C
15√5 - 30D
45√5 - 30Question 52
Arithmetic
Determine the value of ‘x’, if \(x = \frac{{{{\left( {943 + 864} \right)}^2} - {{\left( {943 - 864} \right)}^2}}}{{\left( {1886 \times 1728} \right)}}\) .
A
1B
4C
79D
1789Question 53
Arithmetic
Which of the following options is/are CORRECT about the similarity of the two triangles?
A
The corresponding sides are proportional to each other.B
The corresponding angles are equal.C
The corresponding sides may or may not be equal to each other.D
All option are correct.Question 54
Arithmetic
If the height of an equilateral triangle is 2√3 cm, then determine the area (in cm 2 ) of the equilateral triangle.
A
6B
2√3C
4√3D
12Question 55
Arithmetic
Length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 10% and 20% respectively. What will be the percentage increase in the area of rectangle?
A
30%B
32%C
28%D
33%Question 56
Arithmetic
The ratio of three numbers is 3 : 6 : 8. If their product is 9216, then what is the sum of the three numbers?
A
96B
72C
144D
68Question 57
Arithmetic
Rohit started a business with Rs. 75000 and after some months Simran joined him with Rs. 60000. If the profit at the end of the year is divided in the ratio 3 : 1, then after how many months did Simran join Rohit?
A
7B
6C
8D
4Question 58
Arithmetic
A boy bought 50 chocolates for Rs. 1000. If the average price of 30 chocolates is Rs. 25, then what is the average price (in Rs.) of the remaining chocolates?
A
10B
12.5C
15D
17.5Question 59
Arithmetic
The simple interest on a sum for 8 years is Rs. 47500. The rate of interest for the first 5 years is 10% per annum and for the next 3 years is 15% per annum. What is the value (in Rs.) of sum?
A
50000B
60000C
45000D
62500Question 60
Arithmetic
Selling price of a chair is Rs. 1386. If loss percentage is 23%, then what is the cost price (in Rs.) of the chair?
A
1600B
1800C
1900D
1067Question 61
Arithmetic
Marked price of a computer is Rs. 48000 and discount is 13%. What is additional discount (in percentage) should be offered to the customer to bring the price of computer to Rs. 39672?
A
10B
5C
8D
9Question 62
Arithmetic
Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE? (I) \(\sqrt {144} \times \sqrt {36} < \sqrt[3]{{125}} \times \sqrt {121}\) (II) \(\sqrt {324} + \sqrt {49} > \sqrt[3]{{216}} \times \sqrt 9\)
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 63
Arithmetic
Pipe X can fill a tank in 20 hours and Pipe Y can fill the tank in 35 hours. Both the pipes are opened on alternate hours. Pipe Y is opened first, then in how much time (in hours) the tank will be full?
A
269/11B
280/11C
179/7D
172/7Question 64
Arithmetic
A train is moving at the speed of 54 km/hr. how many seconds it will take to cover a distance of 450 metres?
A
60B
30C
45D
36Question 65
Arithmetic
Which division scored the second lowest marks?
A
FB
BC
GD
DQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of average marks scored by Division D to Division A?
A
4 : 5B
5 : 4C
4 : 7D
7 : 4Question 67
Arithmetic
Marks of division F were lesser than that of Division C by ______
A
35%B
47.25%C
45%D
43.75%Question 68
Arithmetic
If all students of Division A lost 5 marks each for indiscipline then their new average marks would decrease by how much?
A
5%B
11.11%C
6.67%D
10%Question 69
Arithmetic
If the length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 7 cm and 25 cm respectively, then find its perimeter (in cm).
A
24B
36C
62D
72Question 70
Arithmetic
If a regular polygon has 5 sides then the measure of its interior angle is greater than the measure of its exterior angle by how many degrees?
A
60°B
36°C
90°D
100°Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a cube of side 3.5 cm.
A
69.845B
42.875C
19.765D
11.165Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If ∠X = 60°, then the find the value of (sec Z + 2/√3).
A
4/√3B
(√2 + 2)/2√2C
7/2√3D
4/2√3Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔUVW measure of angle V is 90°. If tan U = 12/5, and UV = 10 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side VW?
A
26B
24C
25D
5Question 74
GK
The competitive position of a company can be improved by ________ .
A
increasing the selling priceB
reducing the margin of profitC
ignoring competitorsD
understanding and fulfilling customers needsQuestion 75
GK
Deficit financing means the government borrows money from the ______.
A
International Monetary FundB
Ministry of FinanceC
Reserve Bank of IndiaD
World Trade OrganizationQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following information is found in Ashoka's inscriptions?
A
Life storyB
Internal policyC
Foreign policyD
All option are correct.Question 77
GK
Bahadur Shah, the ruler of Gujarat was killed in a conflict with which of the following?
A
DutchB
EnglishC
PortugueseD
FrenchQuestion 78
GK
Which part of the Earth has the abundance of nickel and iron?
A
SIALB
SIMAC
NiFED
No option is correct.Question 79
GK
Konkan coast is stretched from ___________.
A
Goa to KochiB
Goa to DiuC
Kerala to AndhraD
Goa to MumbaiQuestion 80
GK
Which of the following pair is NOT matched correctly?
A
Bharatanatyam - Tamil NaduB
Kathakali - KarnatakaC
Odissi - OdishaD
Kuchipudi - Andhra PradeshQuestion 81
GK
How much water has been allowed to India for irrigation, power generation and transport purposes from Indus river?
A
10%B
15%C
20%D
25%Question 82
GK
Who among the following was NOT one of the recipients of Dronacharya Award for the year 2017?
A
R. GandhiB
Prashant SinghC
Heera Nand KatariaD
Sanjay ChakrabortyQuestion 83
GK
China has the longest border with which of the following country?
A
RussiaB
IndiaC
MyanmarD
MongoliaQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT? I. Bakelite is a good conductor of heat. II. Bakelite is a poor conductor of electricity. III. Bakelite can be softened by heating.
A
Only I and IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only IID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following has minimum ignition temperature?
A
PetrolB
PlasticC
WoodD
PaperQuestion 86
GK
Which Article of Indian Constitution empowers Indian Parliament to amend the constitution?
A
Article 368B
Article 252C
Article 254D
Article 256Question 87
GK
Which part of Indian constitution deals with Union Territories?
A
Part VIB
Part VIIC
Part VIIID
Part IXQuestion 88
GK
The rhythmic contraction of the lining of muscles of canal to push the food along the gut is called ______.
A
PeristalsisB
FacilitationC
GuttationD
No option is correct.Question 89
GK
Which of the following represents the pair of sex chromosomes in men?
A
XYB
XXC
YYD
No option is correct.Question 90
GK
How much amount has been reserved for the ‘National Biopharma Mission’ named ‘i3’ by the Government of India?
A
USD 250 millionB
USD 350 millionC
USD 500 millionD
USD 150 millionQuestion 91
GK
Scientists of which country have developed working human skeletal muscle from stem cells in the laboratory for the first time?
A
ChinaB
JapanC
IndiaD
United States of AmericaQuestion 92
GK
In July 2017, how much revised cost was approved for the cost Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 (SECC 2011)?
A
Rs. 4893 croreB
Rs. 7983 croreC
Rs. 9893 croreD
Rs. 10,000 croreQuestion 93
GK
From May 2017, the Real Estate Act has come into effect. Under the Act, the Regulatory Authorities are required to dispose of complaints in how many days?
A
60B
30C
45D
90Question 94
GK
A body of mass 4 kg accelerates from 15 m/s to 25 m/s in 5 seconds due to the application of a force on it. Calculate the magnitude of this force (in N).
A
32B
8C
16D
64Question 95
GK
During ________ motion of an object along a straight line, the change in velocity of the object for any time interval is zero.
A
LinearB
TranslationalC
EquilibriumD
UniformQuestion 96
GK
The tropical rainforests _______.
A
are dry and hotB
are in the coastal regions onlyC
are mostly covered in snowD
get plenty of rainfallQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Valentino Rossi won the Motorcycle race 2017 Dutch TT MotoGP. B) United Kingdom hosted the Table Tennis 2017 ITTF Women's World Cup. C) In 2017, Glenn Maxwell captained the IPL team Kings XI Punjab.
A
A and BB
B and CC
A and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, under character formatting _______ is used to underline some particular text.
A
Font styleB
UnderlineC
EffectsD
Size