SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
5 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
percoletionB
parcolationC
percolationD
parcoletionQuestion 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. Leadership and A - team-building skills deepened B - for relationships C - a sense of value
A
ACBB
ABCC
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". My daughter (comes running) as fast as her little feet can take her while her eyes sparkle vivaciously.
A
comes runB
come runningC
came runD
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". As he tried harder, his steps slowed, his senses (was activated).
A
is activatedB
were activatedC
were activateD
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. Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally
A
DazzlingB
ConceivableC
StunningD
SpectacularQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Beyond or above the range of normal or physical human experience
A
MundaneB
TranscendentC
RibaldD
CoarseQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Head over heels
A
To do things exactly opposite of what is expected.B
Madly in love.C
To do stupid thingsD
To unknowingly dive into an unpleasant situation.Question 8
Comprehension
Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom from the given options. At large
A
A very big opportunity.B
A criminal escaped or not yet captured.C
To have a big heartD
A big appetite.Question 9
Comprehension
suggested for _________ and introspection will
A
observeB
observesC
observedD
observationQuestion 10
Comprehension
lessons of the book _________ the observation of children
A
withB
untilC
fromD
uponQuestion 11
Comprehension
always be verified _________ reference to one's own.
A
toB
atC
byD
forQuestion 12
Comprehension
material is to be ___________ in ourselves
A
findB
findingC
foundD
findsQuestion 13
Comprehension
science, and ________ a text-book subject
A
norB
neitherC
notD
aloneQuestion 14
Comprehension
In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
BeizarreB
BizaarreC
BizarreD
BigarreQuestion 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. Ram said, "I have cleared the clutter."
A
Ram told that he cleared the clutter.B
Ram says that he cleared the clutter.C
Ram said that he had cleared the clutter.D
The clutter was cleared by RamQuestion 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. Who did this?
A
This was done by who?B
By who this was done?C
By whom this was done?D
By whom was this done?Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. Gender inequality has an P : it reduces economic growth Q : development goals as R : adverse impact on
A
RPQB
RQPC
PRQD
QPRQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is similar in meaning of the given word. Banter
A
AngryB
WhisperC
FunD
StrictQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Forgo
A
ForfeitB
NeglectC
ConquerD
PassQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Chafe
A
ChainB
SafeC
IrritateD
JoyQuestion 21
Comprehension
Select the correct alternative out of the four which best expresses the meaning of the given word and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Felicity
A
BlissB
MiseryC
GriefD
TroubleQuestion 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. Being linked with nature brings joy and peace as it is the ________ of the laws of Nature
A
DissentB
RefusalC
AcknowledgementD
SustenanceQuestion 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. Meera cannot ________ the exam's results.
A
DepictB
AwaitC
EnvisionD
ObserveQuestion 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'. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should provide us (1)/ with open networks and should not block or discriminate for (2)/ any application or content that rides over those networks. (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 picked (1)/ on the (2)/ trail soon after. (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. Pascal : Pressure ∷ ? : ?
A
Hectare : VolumeB
Speed : TemperatureC
Joule : WorkD
Time : SecondsQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number form the given alternatives. 563 : 635 ∷ 894 : ?
A
849B
489C
498D
948Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. MOK : KLG ∷ ? : ?
A
FIM : DFIB
TMA : UNBC
KCN : JBMD
FSA : IVDQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Square - FourB
Pentagon - FiveC
Rectangle - ThreeD
Triangle - ThreeQuestion 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
7 - 49B
2 - 4C
5 - 25D
3 - 39Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
RTVB
HJLC
KMPD
BDFQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Soften 2. Sterilize 3. Stick 4. Sterile 5. Status
A
15423B
25134C
54213D
32154Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 23, 28, 34, 41, 49, ?
A
59B
57C
58D
55Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. GJT, IMR, KPP, MSN, ?
A
PULB
OVLC
OUKD
PVMQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
In a row of buses, Panjab is at 19th position from the right end. Raftaar is 23 places to the left of Panjab and also placed at the exact center of the row. How many buses are there between Raftaar bus and bus standing at the left end?
A
44B
42C
40D
43Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Government
A
GotB
OverC
NeedD
NormQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “FRIED” is written as “EQHDC”. How is “RUSTY” written in that code language?
A
PAXYZB
QTRSXC
PARSXD
NQVSZQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents 'x', '÷' represents '+', '+' represents '÷' and 'x' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 19 ÷ 2 - 35 + 10 x 6 = ?
A
20B
14C
32D
27Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 15 x 18 - 6 ÷ 20 + 4 = 29
A
+ and xB
÷ and -C
+ and ÷D
and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 40@8 = -5, 30@3 = -10 and 20@5 = -4, then find the value of 60@3 = ?
A
-45B
-20C
-5D
-36Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? abABABAB, ABabABAB, ABABabAB, ABABABab, abABABAB, ___________.
A
ABABAbaBB
abABABABC
ABabABAAD
ABabABABQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
Two village women are returning home starting from the same point. The first woman walks 1 km South, then turns to her right and walks 6 km to reach her house. In the meanwhile the second woman walks 5 km West, then she turns North and walks 4 km, then she turns to her left and walks 1 km to reach her house. Where is the second woman's house with respect to the first woman's house?
A
5 km NorthB
3 km NorthC
5 km SouthD
3 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 they seem 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 books are notebooks. Statement II : All diaries are books. Conclusion I : No notebooks are diaries. Conclusion II : All diaries are notebooks.
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 Film critics, circle represents Bakers, triangle represents Divers and square represents Football players. Which set of letters represents Football players who are not Divers?
A
EDB
FDC
GHD
DCQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. HPA, FMZ, DJY, BGX, ?
A
ZDWB
ZEVC
YDWD
YEVQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 672, 666, 660, 654, ?
A
648B
646C
650D
640Question 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
(61, 64, 71)B
(57, 60, 69)C
(75, 78, 85)D
(89, 92, 99)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 the 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, ‘F’ can be represented by 24, 41 etc. and ‘P’ can be represented by 58, 87 etc. similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘UNIT’. Matrix I 0 1 2 3 4 0 C K E G B 1 L A H I H 2 G C A D F 3 C K G I K 4 B F J J H Matrix II 5 6 7 8 9 5 S X T P W 6 T P N T P 7 Q Z P X O 8 U Q P W N 9 P N W R X
A
22, 78, 34, 69B
22, 67, 34, 59C
14, 69, 24, 75D
85, 67, 13, 57Question 49
Arithmetic
What is the least number that can be multiplied to 69120 to make it a perfect cube?
A
10B
50C
25D
5Question 50
Arithmetic
Mr. Ankit is on tour to Siachin and he has Rs. 360 for his expenditure. If he exceeds his tour by 4 days, he must trim down his daily expenditure by Rs. 3. For how many days is Mr. Ankit is on tour?
A
20B
22C
24D
26Question 51
Arithmetic
Determine the value of \(\left( {\frac{1}{r} + \frac{1}{s}} \right)\) when r 3 + s 3 = 0 and r + s = 6.
A
0B
0.5C
1D
6Question 52
Arithmetic
What is the y – intercept of the linear equation 59x + 14y – 112 = 0?
A
8B
14C
28D
59Question 53
Arithmetic
The circumferences of two circles are touching externally. The distance between their centres is 12 cm. The radius of one circle is 7 cm. Find the diameter (in cm) of the other circle.
A
12B
10C
8D
5Question 54
Arithmetic
The length of the radius of the circumference of a triangle having sides 9 cm, 12 cm and 15 cm is
A
6 cmB
7.5 cmC
4.5 cmD
6.5 cmQuestion 55
Arithmetic
If X = 600 and Y = 800, then X is how much percent less than Y?
A
33.33B
25C
75D
35Question 56
Arithmetic
The ratio of three numbers is 2 : 3 : 5. If the sum of the three numbers is 275, then what is the largest among the three numbers?
A
142B
82.5C
137.5D
152Question 57
Arithmetic
S, T and U started a business and their capitals are in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 6. At the end they receive the profit in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. What will be the respective ratio of time period for which they contributed their capitals?
A
3 : 2 : 2B
2 : 3 : 3C
2 : 2 : 3D
4 : 5 : 3Question 58
Arithmetic
What is the average of first 7 multiples of 7?
A
7B
14C
21D
28Question 59
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs 8000 is divided into two parts. The simple interest on first part at the rate of 21% per annum is equal to the simple interest on second part at the rate of 35% per annum. What is the interest (in Rs) of each part?
A
1050B
840C
1400D
1220Question 60
Arithmetic
Selling price of a glass is Rs. 1965 and loss percentage is 25%. If selling price is Rs. 3013, then what will be the profit percentage?
A
13B
10.4C
15D
20Question 61
Arithmetic
Ramesh marks his article at Rs. 6000 and after allowing a discount of 20%, he still earns 60% profit. What is the cost price (in Rs.) of the article?
A
3600B
4800C
3000D
4200Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\sqrt {729} + \sqrt {72.9} + \sqrt {7.29}= ?\)
A
40.5B
45.6C
33.5D
38.23Question 63
Arithmetic
Rohan and Mohit together can build a wall in 8 days. Mohit and Vikas build the same wall in 10 days and Vikas and Rohan can build the same wall in 12 days. In how many days can all the three complete the same wall while working together?
A
240/37B
120/37C
150/37D
180/37Question 64
Arithmetic
A boy starts from his house and walks at a speed of 5 km/hr and reaches his school 3 minutes late. Next day he starts at the same time and increases his speed by 4 km/hr and reaches 3 minutes early. What is the distance (in km) between the school and his house?
A
1B
1.25C
1.125D
1.5Question 65
Arithmetic
In which year were number of students who passed were more than those who passed in the previous year?
A
2016B
2015C
2014D
2013Question 66
Arithmetic
What was the difference in the number of students who passed between the years 2013 and 2016?
A
1000B
500C
1500D
2000Question 67
Arithmetic
Number of students who passed in 2016 were greater than that in 2017 by ________.
A
150%B
100%C
50%D
200%Question 68
Arithmetic
If students who pass are given a certificate, what is the number of certificates awarded in the last three years?
A
19500B
20000C
20500D
19000Question 69
Arithmetic
The area and the length of one of the diagonals of a rhombus are 84 cm 2 and 7 cm respectively. Find the length of its other diagonal (in cm).
A
12B
24C
48D
36Question 70
Arithmetic
Find the perimeter (in cm) of a semicircle of radius 28 cm.
A
288B
144C
121D
242Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the curved surface area (in cm2) of a hemisphere of diameter 28 cm.
A
1152B
1024C
956D
1232Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (sin60° + 2/√3)?
A
(2√3 + 1)/√3B
7/2√3C
3D
2 + √3Question 73
Arithmetic
ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If cos X = 3/5, then what is the value of cosec Z?
A
3/4B
5/3C
4/5D
4/3Question 74
GK
Sudden decrease of birth rate would cause_________.
A
Increase in per capita incomeB
Increase in investmentC
Increase in savingsD
Increase in loan requestsQuestion 75
GK
In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest foreign direct investment inflows into India?
A
Food processingB
Petro-chemicalC
Chemicals other than fertilizersD
TelecommunicationsQuestion 76
GK
Harshavardhan's Vallabhi conquest is found in which of the following inscriptions?
A
Aihole Pillar InscriptionB
Junagadh InscriptionC
Navsari Copperplate InscriptionD
Damodarpur copper plate InscriptionQuestion 77
GK
What was the northwestern border of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Akbar?
A
PunjabB
HindukushC
KabulD
SindhQuestion 78
GK
What is called the minimum distance from the Sun in a planet in its orbit?
A
PerihelionB
AphelionC
ApogeeD
PerigeeQuestion 79
GK
Another name for Indira Point is _________.
A
Parson pointB
La-Hi-ChingC
Pygmalion pointD
Both 1 and 3Question 80
GK
What was the real name of Swami Vivekananda?
A
Surendranath BoseB
Narendranath DuttC
Vidyadhar RoyD
Shyamal BoseQuestion 81
GK
Military exercise ‘Prabal Dostyk’, which was held in November 2017 was conducted between _________.
A
India and AfghanistanB
India and KazakhstanC
India and UzbekistanD
India and TurkmenistanQuestion 82
GK
Who among the following has been awarded the "Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award" for the year 2017?
A
Jitu RaiB
Jasvir SinghC
Sardar SinghD
S.V. SunilQuestion 83
GK
Vedda is a tribe of which of the following countries?
A
MaldivesB
MyanmarC
Sri LankaD
BangladeshQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following is natural fiber?
A
SilkB
RayonC
NylonD
PolyesterQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT?
A
Oxides of non-metals are basic.B
Oxides of non-metals are acidic.C
Oxides of metals are acidic.D
All options are correct.Question 86
GK
In India, which of the following body is Constitutional in nature?
A
NITI AayogB
National Human Rights CommissionC
Central Vigilance CommissionD
Finance CommissionQuestion 87
GK
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with ‘The Municipalities’?
A
Part VIIB
Part VIIIC
Part XID
Part IX AQuestion 88
GK
Organisms use bio-catalyst to break down complex substances into simpler substances. These bio catalysts are called ________.
A
enzymesB
hormonesC
vitaminsD
No option is correct.Question 89
GK
The first step of process of nutrition is the breakdown of glucose into three-carbon molecule called _________.
A
PyruvateB
PropanolC
PropaneD
methanolQuestion 90
GK
“Saubhagya” scheme was launched to provide which of the following?
A
Water connectionsB
LPG connectionsC
Electricity connectionsD
Broadband connectionsQuestion 91
GK
Which of the following became first indigenously developed vaccine from India to be pre-qualified by World Health Organization?
A
RotavacB
HemophileC
PentavacD
PneumococcaQuestion 92
GK
In July 2017, RBI capped how much Customer liability if they report unauthorized transactions within seven working days?
A
Rs 50,000B
Rs 25,000C
Rs 1,00,000D
Rs 75,000Question 93
GK
On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The Bill seeks to amend _________.
A
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988B
Motor Vehicles Act, 1998C
Motor Vehicles Act, 2005D
Motor Vehicles Act, 2010Question 94
GK
What is the effective resistance (in Ω) of two resistors 20 Ω and 30 Ω connected in parallel?
A
50B
12C
24D
25Question 95
GK
1 km/hr equals ________ m/s.
A
5/18B
18/5C
5/16D
16/5Question 96
GK
To keep warm, polar bears have a layer of _________ under their skin.
A
MuscleB
FatC
CartilageD
HairQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below is correct? A) Maverick Vinales won the 2017 Qatar Motorcycle Grand Prix MotoGP. B) In 2017, Zaheer Khan captained the IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore. C) In 2017, Gautam Gambhir captained the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.
A
Only AB
Only BC
A and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, font, font style, size, font color etc. are options of ___________.
A
Character formattingB
Paragraph formattingC
Sentence formattingD
Font formatting