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
ArbittrateB
ArbitratesC
ArbetratesD
ArbettrateQuestion 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
ABCB
ACBC
CBAD
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". What seeds you (has sow) in the garden of your mind determine the quality of life you shall have.
A
SowingB
SowC
HadD
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". Opening the door to her each morning is like (lets) a breath of fresh air into my world.
A
LetB
To LetC
LettingD
No ImprovementQuestion 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
ChoreB
ServitudeC
MoilD
TravailQuestion 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
ReposeB
StanchionC
RecumbentD
SupineQuestion 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 generationsC
A story of animals with hidden moralsD
The meek can defeat the bully by being cleverQuestion 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 elseC
The unlucky persons who lose a race.D
If one person benefits it is always at the loss of anotherQuestion 9
Comprehension
Things make ______ (5) very much of the pleasure
A
UpB
UponC
AboveD
OnQuestion 10
Comprehension
Employers, the______ (4) or unreliable men
A
faithfulB
faithC
faithfullyD
faithfulnessQuestion 11
Comprehension
The conduct of _______________ (3) fellow-workers
A
YouB
YourC
ThenD
TheyQuestion 12
Comprehension
The looks __________(2) tones at your breakfast-table
A
ButB
ifC
ThenD
AndQuestion 13
Comprehension
how vastly you own ______(1) depends on the way
A
HappinessB
HappyC
HappilyD
HappiestQuestion 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
AsassinationB
AssasinationC
AssassinationD
AssaissinationQuestion 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 eatingB
Shyam say that his master is eatingC
Shyam and his master was eatingD
Shyam said that his master was eatingQuestion 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
PQRB
RPQC
QRPD
PRQQuestion 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
HarmfulB
DisastrousC
CruelD
LuckyQuestion 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
InspiredB
CheeredC
DisheartenedD
EncouragedQuestion 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
InventB
ExpressiveC
AbusiveD
InvitationQuestion 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
SilenceB
MediocrityC
LaurelsD
LowlinessQuestion 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
illB
HappyC
ExcitedD
RejuvinatedQuestion 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 beB
Will beC
Won'tD
ShallQuestion 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
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’. She was (1)/quite amusing (2)/at that story. (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. Lotus : Flower ∷ ? : ?
A
Rabbit : whiteB
Peacock : BirdC
Crow : FliesD
Krishna : SpeakQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternative. 13 : 167 ∷ 23 : ?
A
527B
525C
531D
532Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. PIR : OHQ ∷ ? : ?
A
KLO : MORB
LNT : JLQC
FAX : EZWD
KMN : LNOQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Carnivorous – TigerB
Herbivorous – CowC
Rabbit – HerbivorousD
Omnivorous – DogQuestion 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 – 64B
6 – 36C
4 – 16D
2 – 12Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
SWB
GKC
FJD
DGQuestion 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
CinemaB
ClientC
CigarD
ClauseQuestion 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 34, 69, 140, 283, ?, 1145
A
440B
545C
570D
625Question 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
LPB
LQC
KPD
KQQuestion 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
47B
46C
45D
48Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Liabilities
A
LiteB
AbleC
LikeD
TableQuestion 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
21144152B
21441514C
231521144D
171921415Question 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
46B
62C
32D
14Question 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
45B
-25C
20D
-80Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYXYXYxy, XYXYXyxY, XYXYxyXY, XYXyxYXY, XYxyXYXY, ______.
A
xyXYXYXYB
XYXYXYxyC
XYXYXyxYD
XyxYXYXYQuestion 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 EastB
9 km WestC
17 km WestD
9 km EastQuestion 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 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 Copywriters, circle represents Cartoonist, triangle represents Comedians and square represents Mothers. Which set of letters represents Copywriters who are neither Comedians nor Mothers?
A
BEB
CDC
AFD
IHQuestion 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
CBMB
BALC
CALD
BBMQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the number missing from the given series. 146, 137, 128, ?, 110, 101
A
123B
121C
117D
119Question 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, 78B
10, 56, 24, 99C
30, 96, 41, 69D
24, 77, 22, 78Question 49
Arithmetic
Simplify: b - [b - (a + b) - {b - (b - a - b)} + 2a]
A
2bB
1C
0D
3bQuestion 50
Arithmetic
Simplify: (213 × 213 + 187 × 187)
A
80338B
80438C
60338D
60438Question 51
Arithmetic
What is the remainder, when 4x 4 + 10x 3 - 20x 2 + 90 is divided by (x + 2)?
A
0B
-6C
45D
-90Question 52
Arithmetic
What will be the value of xy, if x 2 + y 2 = 45 and x - y = 5?
A
10B
15C
20D
25Question 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/ECB
AD/AB = DB/ECC
AD/DB = EC/AED
AD/DB = AE/ECQuestion 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
178B
160C
208D
216Question 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
20B
24C
18D
16Question 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
540B
660C
840D
720Question 58
Arithmetic
The average of 8 consecutive integers is 23/2. What is the average of first three integers?
A
9B
19/2C
8D
10Question 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
8500B
9500C
8000D
6800Question 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
26B
24.42C
35.13D
29Question 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
25B
50C
100D
75Question 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
1800B
2400C
2200D
1600Question 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
80B
60C
90D
100Question 65
Arithmetic
The second highest expenditure is for which item?
A
RentB
MarketingC
LogisticsD
AccountsQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total expenditure (in Rs. lakhs)?
A
2200B
2400C
2100D
2000Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing Rent is ________ degrees.
A
50B
60C
75D
40Question 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√3B
16√2C
25√2D
16√3Question 70
Arithmetic
The area of a circle is 346.5 cm 2 . Find its circumference (in cm).
A
132B
38C
66D
76Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a cube of side 7.5 cm.
A
364.5B
446C
337.5D
684Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (tan 45° + 1/√2)
A
5/√3B
7/2√3C
(√2 + 1)/√2D
4/√3Question 73
Arithmetic
∆PQR is right angled at Q. If cosec P = 17/15, then what is the value of sin R?
A
15/17B
8/17C
17/8D
17/15Question 74
GK
"Global Competitiveness Report" is released by which of the following organizations?
A
WTOB
WEFC
SAARCD
EUQuestion 75
GK
Economic planning in India is in _______.
A
Union ListB
State listC
Concurrent listD
No option is correctQuestion 76
GK
What does the circle of sarnath pillar depicts?
A
LawB
RevolutionC
ProgressD
ReligionQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following is related to the Tinkathia Pratha?
A
ChamparanB
KhedaC
BardoliD
DarbhangaQuestion 78
GK
The distance between two latitudes is approximately _______.
A
111 milesB
121 milesC
111 kmD
121 kmQuestion 79
GK
Which place is now known as ‘White Water’ in India?
A
LehB
LadakhC
KargilD
SiachenQuestion 80
GK
Leela Samson is associated to which classical dance style?
A
BharatanatyamB
KathakaliC
KuchipudiD
OdissiQuestion 81
GK
At which place a joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ was held in September 2017 between United States and Indian army?
A
PuneB
New YorkC
VisakhapatnamD
WashingtonQuestion 82
GK
Which Bollywood actor was honoured with the 24th Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum meeting in January 2018?
A
Shahrukh KhanB
Aamir KhanC
Salman KhanD
Saif Ali KhanQuestion 83
GK
The saffron-orange colour of Bhutan’s national flag symbolizes ______.
A
The authority of the kingB
The secular power of the countryC
The practice of religionD
The purity of the countryQuestion 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 IIB
Only II and IIIC
Only I and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 85
GK
In a compound the elements are always present in definite proportions by _______.
A
massB
volumeC
sizeD
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 earlyB
65 years of age or for six years, whichever earlyC
70 year of age or for six years, whichever earlyD
55 year of age or for five years, whichever earlyQuestion 87
GK
The Attorney General of India is the ________ of the Government of India.
A
Chief Account OfficerB
Chief Law OfficerC
Chief Audit OfficerD
Chief Election OfficerQuestion 88
GK
Which of the following is a CORRECT relation of length of small intestines of an herbivore and a carnivore?
A
Herbivore = CarnivoreB
Herbivore < CarnivoreC
Herbivore > CarnivoreD
No option is correct.Question 89
GK
Limbs of frog, lizard, bird and human are example of ________ organs.
A
HomogenousB
HeterogeneousC
AnalogousD
HomologousQuestion 90
GK
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) launched UJALA scheme in which country in September 2017?
A
IndonesiaB
MalaysiaC
MaldivesD
AustraliaQuestion 91
GK
India’s fastest and first multi – petaflops supercomputer named Pratyush was unveiled at ________ .
A
Indian Institute of Science, BangaloreB
Indian Space Research Organisation, BangaloreC
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, PuneD
Indian Institute of Technology, New DelhiQuestion 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 croreB
Rs. 3.91 lakh croreC
Rs. 5.91 lakh croreD
Rs. 0.91 lakh croreQuestion 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
JallikattuB
CockfightC
Bailgada SharyatD
KambalaQuestion 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
0.5B
100C
50D
1Question 95
GK
The motion of a freely falling body is an example of ________ accelerated motion.
A
Non-uniformlyB
UniformlyC
UniquelyD
SpeciallyQuestion 96
GK
Increased wind speed is accompanied by a reduced air ________.
A
HumidityB
PressureC
DensityD
AridityQuestion 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 BB
A and CC
B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, ________ are small dots, squares, dashes or graphics that are often seen before the text.
A
IndentationB
BulletsC
NumberingD
Tabs