SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

4 Mar 2018 • Shift 3

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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
Arbittrate
B
Arbitrates
C
Arbetrates
D
Arbettrate
Question 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. If your ward talks A-well to convince you, be B-social and interpersonal creativity C-proud that he or she has

A
ABC
B
ACB
C
CBA
D
CAB
Question 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". What seeds you (has sow) in the garden of your mind determine the quality of life you shall have.

A
Sowing
B
Sow
C
Had
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". Opening the door to her each morning is like (lets) a breath of fresh air into my world.

A
Let
B
To Let
C
Letting
D
No Improvement
Question 5
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternative, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A routine task, especially a household one.

A
Chore
B
Servitude
C
Moil
D
Travail
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier

A
Repose
B
Stanchion
C
Recumbent
D
Supine
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following equation, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase Cock and bull story

A
An implausible story used as an explanation or excuse.
B
A fairy tale told down generations
C
A story of animals with hidden morals
D
The meek can defeat the bully by being clever
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following equation, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. At somebody’s expense

A
Paid for by someone.
B
To blame a crime on someone else
C
The unlucky persons who lose a race.
D
If one person benefits it is always at the loss of another
Question 9
Comprehension

Things make ______ (5) very much of the pleasure

A
Up
B
Upon
C
Above
D
On
Question 10
Comprehension

Employers, the______ (4) or unreliable men

A
faithful
B
faith
C
faithfully
D
faithfulness
Question 11
Comprehension

The conduct of _______________ (3) fellow-workers

A
You
B
Your
C
Then
D
They
Question 12
Comprehension

The looks __________(2) tones at your breakfast-table

A
But
B
if
C
Then
D
And
Question 13
Comprehension

how vastly you own ______(1) depends on the way

A
Happiness
B
Happy
C
Happily
D
Happiest
Question 14
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
Asassination
B
Assasination
C
Assassination
D
Assaissination
Question 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. Shyam said, “My master is eating”

A
Shyam inform that his master is eating
B
Shyam say that his master is eating
C
Shyam and his master was eating
D
Shyam said that his master was eating
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. Some girls were helping the wounded men.

A
The wounded men were helping some girls.
B
The wounded men were being helped by some girls.
C
The wounded men are being helped by some girls.
D
The wounded men received help from some girls.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. To many women, human rights are P : foreign to their culture and Q : of individual and community identity R : challenge deeply held notions

A
PQR
B
RPQ
C
QRP
D
PRQ
Question 18
Comprehension

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

A
Harmful
B
Disastrous
C
Cruel
D
Lucky
Question 19
Comprehension

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

A
Inspired
B
Cheered
C
Disheartened
D
Encouraged
Question 20
Comprehension

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

A
Invent
B
Expressive
C
Abusive
D
Invitation
Question 21
Comprehension

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

A
Silence
B
Mediocrity
C
Laurels
D
Lowliness
Question 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 Happy thoughts release hormones that work for our well-being and negative thoughts release hormones that make us ______.

A
ill
B
Happy
C
Excited
D
Rejuvinated
Question 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. I ______ not attend the party.

A
Probably be
B
Will be
C
Won't
D
Shall
Question 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'. Money bills could only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, (1)/ and upon being passed, are sent to the Rajya Sabha, (2)/ where it can be deliberated upon for upto 14 days. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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’. She was (1)/quite amusing (2)/at that story. (3)/No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 26
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Rabbit : white
B
Peacock : Bird
C
Crow : Flies
D
Krishna : Speak
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternative. 13 : 167 ∷ 23 : ?

A
527
B
525
C
531
D
532
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. PIR : OHQ ∷ ? : ?

A
KLO : MOR
B
LNT : JLQ
C
FAX : EZW
D
KMN : LNO
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Carnivorous – Tiger
B
Herbivorous – Cow
C
Rabbit – Herbivorous
D
Omnivorous – Dog
Question 30
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number of 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
8 – 64
B
6 – 36
C
4 – 16
D
2 – 12
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
SW
B
GK
C
FJ
D
DG
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at FIRST position? I. Clause II. Cigar III. Clever IV. Cinema V. Client

A
Cinema
B
Client
C
Cigar
D
Clause
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 34, 69, 140, 283, ?, 1145

A
440
B
545
C
570
D
625
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. CX, EV, GT, IR, ?

A
LP
B
LQ
C
KP
D
KQ
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

In a row of boys, Rahul is 19 th from top and Ajay is 21 st from bottom. They interchange their position. Ajay now becomes 28 th from bottom. How many total boys are there in the row?

A
47
B
46
C
45
D
48
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Lite
B
Able
C
Like
D
Table
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “HARMS” is written as “81181319” and “FLUTE” is written as “61221205” . How is “WOUND” written in that code language?

A
21144152
B
21441514
C
231521144
D
171921415
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '÷' represents '+', '-' represents '×', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 8 ÷ 14 - 20 + 5 × 2 = ?

A
46
B
62
C
32
D
14
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 12 - 6 × 5 + 20 ÷ 4 = 31

A
+ and ÷
B
+ and ×
C
and +
D
÷ and ×
Question 40
Logical Reasoning

If 70 * 10 = -7, 50 * 5 = -10 and 10 * 5 = -2, then find the value of 80 * 1 = ?

A
45
B
-25
C
20
D
-80
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYXYXYxy, XYXYXyxY, XYXYxyXY, XYXyxYXY, XYxyXYXY, ______.

A
xyXYXYXY
B
XYXYXYxy
C
XYXYXyxY
D
XyxYXYXY
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Two trucks start from the same warehouse. Truck A goes 6 km North, then turns to its right and goes 4 km. In the mean while truck B goes 9 km East, then turns North and goes 6 km, then turns to its right and goes 4 km. Where is truck B with respect to truck A?

A
17 km East
B
9 km West
C
17 km West
D
9 km East
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: No mirrors are glass Statement II: No reflective are mirrors Conclusion I: All glass are reflective Conclusion II: All reflective are glass.

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 Copywriters, circle represents Cartoonist, triangle represents Comedians and square represents Mothers. Which set of letters represents Copywriters who are neither Comedians nor Mothers?

A
BE
B
CD
C
AF
D
IH
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. NIP, KGO, HEN, ECM, ?

A
CBM
B
BAL
C
CAL
D
BBM
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the number missing from the given series. 146, 137, 128, ?, 110, 101

A
123
B
121
C
117
D
119
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
(44, 42, 36)
B
(56, 54, 48)
C
(38, 36, 32)
D
(64, 62, 56)
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 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 “I” can be represented by 21, 42 etc and “Y” can be represented by 69, 89 etc. similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘TENS’. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 L G J G B 1 F M H B E 2 E I D F H 3 J K B M D 4 L M I A M Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 V U W X X 6 Q S P V Y 7 V Q V S O 8 N P U N Y 9 T W X U V

A
95, 14, 85, 78
B
10, 56, 24, 99
C
30, 96, 41, 69
D
24, 77, 22, 78
Question 49
Arithmetic

Simplify: b - [b - (a + b) - {b - (b - a - b)} + 2a]

A
2b
B
1
C
0
D
3b
Question 50
Arithmetic

Simplify: (213 × 213 + 187 × 187)

A
80338
B
80438
C
60338
D
60438
Question 51
Arithmetic

What is the remainder, when 4x 4 + 10x 3 - 20x 2 + 90 is divided by (x + 2)?

A
0
B
-6
C
45
D
-90
Question 52
Arithmetic

What will be the value of xy, if x 2 + y 2 = 45 and x - y = 5?

A
10
B
15
C
20
D
25
Question 53
Arithmetic

The smallest angle of a triangle is 40° less than the largest angle. If the largest angle is 80°, then find the third angle of the triangle.

A
40°
B
90°
C
80°
D
60°
Question 54
Arithmetic

If the line DE is drawn parallel to the base BC of a triangle ABC by intersecting the other two sides, then which of the following is the CORRECT equation for this case.

A
AB/DA = AC/EC
B
AD/AB = DB/EC
C
AD/DB = EC/AE
D
AD/DB = AE/EC
Question 55
Arithmetic

Price of 1 kg of sugar is increased by 30% and the increase is of Rs. 48. What is the new price (in Rs) of the sugar per kg?

A
178
B
160
C
208
D
216
Question 56
Arithmetic

The sum of three numbers is 67. If the ratio of the first number to the second number is 3 : 5 and that of the second number to the third number is 4 : 7, then what is the second number?

A
20
B
24
C
18
D
16
Question 57
Arithmetic

A started a business with the capital of Rs. 1800. After 4 months B joined with Rs. 3600.6 months after the business started C joined with Rs. 1200. If the total profit earned at the end of the year is Rs. 1760, then what is the share (in Rs) of A?

A
540
B
660
C
840
D
720
Question 58
Arithmetic

The average of 8 consecutive integers is 23/2. What is the average of first three integers?

A
9
B
19/2
C
8
D
10
Question 59
Arithmetic

Simple interest on a sum for eight months at 6% per annum is Rs. 340.What is the value (in Rs.) of sum?

A
8500
B
9500
C
8000
D
6800
Question 60
Arithmetic

A trader sells wire and gains 60% on the cost price. What will be the profit percentage on selling price?

A
33.33%
B
40%
C
60%
D
37.5%
Question 61
Arithmetic

Marked price of an article is Rs. 520 and selling price is Rs. 384.8. What is the discount percentage?

A
26
B
24.42
C
35.13
D
29
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\frac{5}{{\sqrt 2 + 1}} + \frac{5}{{\sqrt 3 + \sqrt 2 }} + \frac{5}{{\sqrt 4 + \sqrt 3 }} + \ldots \frac{5}{{\sqrt {121} \; + \;\sqrt {120} }}\) ?

A
25
B
50
C
100
D
75
Question 63
Arithmetic

Ram and Shyam undertook a work for Rs. 5600. Ram alone can do the work in 5 days and Shyam alone can do the work in 9 days. If they work together, then what will be the difference (in Rs.) in the amount they receive?

A
1800
B
2400
C
2200
D
1600
Question 64
Arithmetic

A man covers a certain distance by a train running at a speed of 40 km/hr and covers the same distance back by walking at a speed of 8 km/hr. If the whole journey took 12 hours, then what is the distance of one side of the journey (in km)?

A
80
B
60
C
90
D
100
Question 65
Arithmetic

The second highest expenditure is for which item?

A
Rent
B
Marketing
C
Logistics
D
Accounts
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the total expenditure (in Rs. lakhs)?

A
2200
B
2400
C
2100
D
2000
Question 67
Arithmetic

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

A
50
B
60
C
75
D
40
Question 68
Arithmetic

Expenditure on Sales and Marketing constitute what percent of total expenditure?

A
30%
B
36%
C
27.5%
D
33.33%
Question 69
Arithmetic

The side of an equilateral triangle is 8 cm. Find its area (in cm 2 )

A
25√3
B
16√2
C
25√2
D
16√3
Question 70
Arithmetic

The area of a circle is 346.5 cm 2 . Find its circumference (in cm).

A
132
B
38
C
66
D
76
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a cube of side 7.5 cm.

A
364.5
B
446
C
337.5
D
684
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (tan 45° + 1/√2)

A
5/√3
B
7/2√3
C
(√2 + 1)/√2
D
4/√3
Question 73
Arithmetic

∆PQR is right angled at Q. If cosec P = 17/15, then what is the value of sin R?

A
15/17
B
8/17
C
17/8
D
17/15
Question 74
GK

"Global Competitiveness Report" is released by which of the following organizations?

A
WTO
B
WEF
C
SAARC
D
EU
Question 75
GK

Economic planning in India is in _______.

A
Union List
B
State list
C
Concurrent list
D
No option is correct
Question 76
GK

What does the circle of sarnath pillar depicts?

A
Law
B
Revolution
C
Progress
D
Religion
Question 77
GK

Which of the following is related to the Tinkathia Pratha?

A
Champaran
B
Kheda
C
Bardoli
D
Darbhanga
Question 78
GK

The distance between two latitudes is approximately _______.

A
111 miles
B
121 miles
C
111 km
D
121 km
Question 79
GK

Which place is now known as ‘White Water’ in India?

A
Leh
B
Ladakh
C
Kargil
D
Siachen
Question 80
GK

Leela Samson is associated to which classical dance style?

A
Bharatanatyam
B
Kathakali
C
Kuchipudi
D
Odissi
Question 81
GK

At which place a joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ was held in September 2017 between United States and Indian army?

A
Pune
B
New York
C
Visakhapatnam
D
Washington
Question 82
GK

Which Bollywood actor was honoured with the 24th Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum meeting in January 2018?

A
Shahrukh Khan
B
Aamir Khan
C
Salman Khan
D
Saif Ali Khan
Question 83
GK

The saffron-orange colour of Bhutan’s national flag symbolizes ______.

A
The authority of the king
B
The secular power of the country
C
The practice of religion
D
The purity of the country
Question 84
GK

How CNG is a cleaner fuel? I. It produces oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen in very small amounts. II. It makes environment less polluted. III. It emits less greenhouse gases.

A
Only I and II
B
Only II and III
C
Only I and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 85
GK

In a compound the elements are always present in definite proportions by _______.

A
mass
B
volume
C
size
D
No option is correct.
Question 86
GK

The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds the office for _______.

A
60 years of age or for six years, whichever early
B
65 years of age or for six years, whichever early
C
70 year of age or for six years, whichever early
D
55 year of age or for five years, whichever early
Question 87
GK

The Attorney General of India is the ________ of the Government of India.

A
Chief Account Officer
B
Chief Law Officer
C
Chief Audit Officer
D
Chief Election Officer
Question 88
GK

Which of the following is a CORRECT relation of length of small intestines of an herbivore and a carnivore?

A
Herbivore = Carnivore
B
Herbivore < Carnivore
C
Herbivore > Carnivore
D
No option is correct.
Question 89
GK

Limbs of frog, lizard, bird and human are example of ________ organs.

A
Homogenous
B
Heterogeneous
C
Analogous
D
Homologous
Question 90
GK

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) launched UJALA scheme in which country in September 2017?

A
Indonesia
B
Malaysia
C
Maldives
D
Australia
Question 91
GK

India’s fastest and first multi – petaflops supercomputer named Pratyush was unveiled at ________ .

A
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
B
Indian Space Research Organisation, Bangalore
C
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune
D
Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
Question 92
GK

In December 2017, SEBI raised the investment limit for FPIs in central government securities to over _______ from January 2018.

A
Rs. 1.91 lakh crore
B
Rs. 3.91 lakh crore
C
Rs. 5.91 lakh crore
D
Rs. 0.91 lakh crore
Question 93
GK

On 8 June 2017, Law Ministry cleared the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2017. It will help in legalising ______.

A
Jallikattu
B
Cockfight
C
Bailgada Sharyat
D
Kambala
Question 94
GK

What is the resistance (in Ω) of an electrical component if a current of 0.1 A passes through it on application of 5 V of potential difference across it?

A
0.5
B
100
C
50
D
1
Question 95
GK

The motion of a freely falling body is an example of ________ accelerated motion.

A
Non-uniformly
B
Uniformly
C
Uniquely
D
Specially
Question 96
GK

Increased wind speed is accompanied by a reduced air ________.

A
Humidity
B
Pressure
C
Density
D
Aridity
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? a) In 2017, Sebastian Vettel raced in Formula One for Ferrari. b) Grigor Dimitrov won the Tennis 2017 Cincinnati Masters Men’s Singles. c) In 2017 Pro Kabaddi League, Nitin Tomar played for Jaipur Pink Panthers.

A
A and B
B
A and C
C
B and C
D
None of these
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Word, ________ are small dots, squares, dashes or graphics that are often seen before the text.

A
Indentation
B
Bullets
C
Numbering
D
Tabs