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
percoletion
B
parcolation
C
percolation
D
parcoletion
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. Leadership and A - team-building skills deepened B - for relationships C - a sense of value

A
ACB
B
ABC
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". My daughter (comes running) as fast as her little feet can take her while her eyes sparkle vivaciously.

A
comes run
B
come running
C
came run
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". As he tried harder, his steps slowed, his senses (was activated).

A
is activated
B
were activated
C
were activate
D
no improvement
Question 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
Dazzling
B
Conceivable
C
Stunning
D
Spectacular
Question 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
Mundane
B
Transcendent
C
Ribald
D
Coarse
Question 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 things
D
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 heart
D
A big appetite.
Question 9
Comprehension

suggested for _________ and introspection will

A
observe
B
observes
C
observed
D
observation
Question 10
Comprehension

lessons of the book _________ the observation of children

A
with
B
until
C
from
D
upon
Question 11
Comprehension

always be verified _________ reference to one's own.

A
to
B
at
C
by
D
for
Question 12
Comprehension

material is to be ___________ in ourselves

A
find
B
finding
C
found
D
finds
Question 13
Comprehension

science, and ________ a text-book subject

A
nor
B
neither
C
not
D
alone
Question 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
Beizarre
B
Bizaarre
C
Bizarre
D
Bigarre
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. 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 Ram
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. 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
RPQ
B
RQP
C
PRQ
D
QPR
Question 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
Angry
B
Whisper
C
Fun
D
Strict
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. Forgo

A
Forfeit
B
Neglect
C
Conquer
D
Pass
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. Chafe

A
Chain
B
Safe
C
Irritate
D
Joy
Question 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
Bliss
B
Misery
C
Grief
D
Trouble
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. Being linked with nature brings joy and peace as it is the ________ of the laws of Nature

A
Dissent
B
Refusal
C
Acknowledgement
D
Sustenance
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. Meera cannot ________ the exam's results.

A
Depict
B
Await
C
Envision
D
Observe
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'. 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
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 picked (1)/ on the (2)/ trail soon after. (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. Pascal : Pressure ∷ ? : ?

A
Hectare : Volume
B
Speed : Temperature
C
Joule : Work
D
Time : Seconds
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number form the given alternatives. 563 : 635 ∷ 894 : ?

A
849
B
489
C
498
D
948
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

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

A
FIM : DFI
B
TMA : UNB
C
KCN : JBM
D
FSA : IVD
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Square - Four
B
Pentagon - Five
C
Rectangle - Three
D
Triangle - Three
Question 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 - 49
B
2 - 4
C
5 - 25
D
3 - 39
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
RTV
B
HJL
C
KMP
D
BDF
Question 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
15423
B
25134
C
54213
D
32154
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 23, 28, 34, 41, 49, ?

A
59
B
57
C
58
D
55
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. GJT, IMR, KPP, MSN, ?

A
PUL
B
OVL
C
OUK
D
PVM
Question 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
44
B
42
C
40
D
43
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Got
B
Over
C
Need
D
Norm
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “FRIED” is written as “EQHDC”. How is “RUSTY” written in that code language?

A
PAXYZ
B
QTRSX
C
PARSX
D
NQVSZ
Question 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
20
B
14
C
32
D
27
Question 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 x
B
÷ 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
-45
B
-20
C
-5
D
-36
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? abABABAB, ABabABAB, ABABabAB, ABABABab, abABABAB, ___________.

A
ABABAbaB
B
abABABAB
C
ABabABAA
D
ABabABAB
Question 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 North
B
3 km North
C
5 km South
D
3 km South
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 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
ED
B
FD
C
GH
D
DC
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. HPA, FMZ, DJY, BGX, ?

A
ZDW
B
ZEV
C
YDW
D
YEV
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 672, 666, 660, 654, ?

A
648
B
646
C
650
D
640
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
(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, 69
B
22, 67, 34, 59
C
14, 69, 24, 75
D
85, 67, 13, 57
Question 49
Arithmetic

What is the least number that can be multiplied to 69120 to make it a perfect cube?

A
10
B
50
C
25
D
5
Question 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
20
B
22
C
24
D
26
Question 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
0
B
0.5
C
1
D
6
Question 52
Arithmetic

What is the y – intercept of the linear equation 59x + 14y – 112 = 0?

A
8
B
14
C
28
D
59
Question 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
12
B
10
C
8
D
5
Question 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 cm
B
7.5 cm
C
4.5 cm
D
6.5 cm
Question 55
Arithmetic

If X = 600 and Y = 800, then X is how much percent less than Y?

A
33.33
B
25
C
75
D
35
Question 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
142
B
82.5
C
137.5
D
152
Question 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 : 2
B
2 : 3 : 3
C
2 : 2 : 3
D
4 : 5 : 3
Question 58
Arithmetic

What is the average of first 7 multiples of 7?

A
7
B
14
C
21
D
28
Question 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
1050
B
840
C
1400
D
1220
Question 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
13
B
10.4
C
15
D
20
Question 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
3600
B
4800
C
3000
D
4200
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\sqrt {729} + \sqrt {72.9} + \sqrt {7.29}= ?\)

A
40.5
B
45.6
C
33.5
D
38.23
Question 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
240/37
B
120/37
C
150/37
D
180/37
Question 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
1
B
1.25
C
1.125
D
1.5
Question 65
Arithmetic

In which year were number of students who passed were more than those who passed in the previous year?

A
2016
B
2015
C
2014
D
2013
Question 66
Arithmetic

What was the difference in the number of students who passed between the years 2013 and 2016?

A
1000
B
500
C
1500
D
2000
Question 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
19500
B
20000
C
20500
D
19000
Question 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
12
B
24
C
48
D
36
Question 70
Arithmetic

Find the perimeter (in cm) of a semicircle of radius 28 cm.

A
288
B
144
C
121
D
242
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the curved surface area (in cm2) of a hemisphere of diameter 28 cm.

A
1152
B
1024
C
956
D
1232
Question 72
Arithmetic

What is the value of (sin60° + 2/√3)?

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

ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If cos X = 3/5, then what is the value of cosec Z?

A
3/4
B
5/3
C
4/5
D
4/3
Question 74
GK

Sudden decrease of birth rate would cause_________.

A
Increase in per capita income
B
Increase in investment
C
Increase in savings
D
Increase in loan requests
Question 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 processing
B
Petro-chemical
C
Chemicals other than fertilizers
D
Telecommunications
Question 76
GK

Harshavardhan's Vallabhi conquest is found in which of the following inscriptions?

A
Aihole Pillar Inscription
B
Junagadh Inscription
C
Navsari Copperplate Inscription
D
Damodarpur copper plate Inscription
Question 77
GK

What was the northwestern border of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Akbar?

A
Punjab
B
Hindukush
C
Kabul
D
Sindh
Question 78
GK

What is called the minimum distance from the Sun in a planet in its orbit?

A
Perihelion
B
Aphelion
C
Apogee
D
Perigee
Question 79
GK

Another name for Indira Point is _________.

A
Parson point
B
La-Hi-Ching
C
Pygmalion point
D
Both 1 and 3
Question 80
GK

What was the real name of Swami Vivekananda?

A
Surendranath Bose
B
Narendranath Dutt
C
Vidyadhar Roy
D
Shyamal Bose
Question 81
GK

Military exercise ‘Prabal Dostyk’, which was held in November 2017 was conducted between _________.

A
India and Afghanistan
B
India and Kazakhstan
C
India and Uzbekistan
D
India and Turkmenistan
Question 82
GK

Who among the following has been awarded the "Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award" for the year 2017?

A
Jitu Rai
B
Jasvir Singh
C
Sardar Singh
D
S.V. Sunil
Question 83
GK

Vedda is a tribe of which of the following countries?

A
Maldives
B
Myanmar
C
Sri Lanka
D
Bangladesh
Question 84
GK

Which of the following is natural fiber?

A
Silk
B
Rayon
C
Nylon
D
Polyester
Question 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 Aayog
B
National Human Rights Commission
C
Central Vigilance Commission
D
Finance Commission
Question 87
GK

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with ‘The Municipalities’?

A
Part VII
B
Part VIII
C
Part XI
D
Part IX A
Question 88
GK

Organisms use bio-catalyst to break down complex substances into simpler substances. These bio catalysts are called ________.

A
enzymes
B
hormones
C
vitamins
D
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
Pyruvate
B
Propanol
C
Propane
D
methanol
Question 90
GK

“Saubhagya” scheme was launched to provide which of the following?

A
Water connections
B
LPG connections
C
Electricity connections
D
Broadband connections
Question 91
GK

Which of the following became first indigenously developed vaccine from India to be pre-qualified by World Health Organization?

A
Rotavac
B
Hemophile
C
Pentavac
D
Pneumococca
Question 92
GK

In July 2017, RBI capped how much Customer liability if they report unauthorized transactions within seven working days?

A
Rs 50,000
B
Rs 25,000
C
Rs 1,00,000
D
Rs 75,000
Question 93
GK

On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The Bill seeks to amend _________.

A
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
B
Motor Vehicles Act, 1998
C
Motor Vehicles Act, 2005
D
Motor Vehicles Act, 2010
Question 94
GK

What is the effective resistance (in Ω) of two resistors 20 Ω and 30 Ω connected in parallel?

A
50
B
12
C
24
D
25
Question 95
GK

1 km/hr equals ________ m/s.

A
5/18
B
18/5
C
5/16
D
16/5
Question 96
GK

To keep warm, polar bears have a layer of _________ under their skin.

A
Muscle
B
Fat
C
Cartilage
D
Hair
Question 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 A
B
Only B
C
A and C
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Word, font, font style, size, font color etc. are options of ___________.

A
Character formatting
B
Paragraph formatting
C
Sentence formatting
D
Font formatting