SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

5 Mar 2018 • Shift 2

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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
Arogance
B
Arroganse
C
Aroganse
D
Arrogance
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. Cars were owned by A – only a privileged few and B – my class of society was C – as yet untouched by it

A
ABC
B
CBA
C
CAB
D
BCA
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”. I wondered what one would have thought some 40 years ago if you (had said) you could heat liquid using a plastic container.

A
Having said
B
Had say
C
Have saying
D
No improvement
Question 4
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “no improvement”. At the micro level, the dialectical process of development in India (has now heading) towards another direction.

A
Had now heading
B
Now heading
C
Is now heading
D
No improvement
Question 5
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best substitute of the words/sentence. A person who lives outside his native country.

A
Indigenous
B
Natal
C
Expatriate
D
Intrinsic
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best substitute of the words/sentence. A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

A
Junta
B
Suffrage
C
Emancipation
D
Egalitarianism
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Zip your lip

A
Keep quiet about something
B
To talk fast
C
To not think before speaking
D
The silence before a storm
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A bone of contention.

A
The only part to which two arguing parties agree.
B
An issue over which there is continuing disagreement.
C
A very expensive inherited property.
D
To be happy with only a few things.
Question 9
Comprehension

Was achieved. ______ you wanted the flame.

A
If
B
Nor 
C
So 
D
Thus 
Question 10
Comprehension

Had to be ______ opened to reduce

A
Partly
B
Some
C
None
D
Everything
Question 11
Comprehension

Would spread ______ a loud noise

A
Within 
B
With 
C
At 
D
During 
Question 12
Comprehension

And _______ a small circular flame

A
Slow 
B
Slowly 
C
Slower
D
Slowest
Question 13
Comprehension

Below would be ______ pressure

A
Inside
B
Into
C
About 
D
Under
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
Aggrression
B
Aggrresion
C
Aggression
D
Agrresson
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. Sneha said to Arjun, “Go away.”

A
Sneha ordered Arjun to go away.
B
Sneha asked Arjun that he should go away
C
Sneha say to Arjun to go away
D
Sneha inquired Arjun to go away
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. The workers are building the house.

A
The house was being built by the workers
B
The house was built by the workers.
C
The house is built by the workers.
D
The house is being built by the workers
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. In developing countries today P: urban health conditions Q: than rural health conditions R: seem to be better

A
PRQ
B
PQR
C
QRP
D
RPQ
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. Casting

A
Erase
B
Shape
C
Slice
D
Sculpt
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. Consensus

A
Accord
B
Discord
C
Content
D
Unity
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. Inference

A
Beginning
B
Conclusion
C
Preparation
D
Discovery
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. Curtail

A
Prolong
B
Downsize
C
Lengthen
D
Extend
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. The _____ of many archaic and dilatory procedures have proved to be extremely damaging to our governance and society.

A
Caution 
B
Translation 
C
Imposition
D
Revolution
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. That is ______ cars I know.

A
The worst 
B
Worst 
C
Mostly worst 
D
One of the worst 
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’. Liquid water cannot exist on the surface of Mars as to low (1)/atmospheric pressure, which is less than 1% of Earth’s, (2)/except at the lowest elevations for short periods. (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 appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’. She has (1)/reduced her (2)/consumption to considerably. (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. Current : Ampere ∷ ? : ?

A
Air : Kilogram
B
Work : Joule
C
Pressure : speed
D
Temperature : Metre
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 14 : 16 ∷ 22 : ?

A
26
B
29
C
24
D
28
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. ART : BSU ∷ MRV : ?

A
KFT
B
NSW
C
MFG
D
NRV
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Car
B
Cycle
C
Tyre
D
Truck
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
10 - 121
B
12 - 169
C
14 - 225
D
16 - 279
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
RTVX
B
GIKM
C
DFIK
D
LNPR
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Journey 2. Judge 3. Jingling 4. Jingle 5. Judgement

A
32541
B
53142
C
43125
D
15342
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, ?

A
29
B
25
C
27
D
23
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. IM, JO, KQ, LS, ?

A
NV
B
MU
C
MY
D
NT
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

In a row of boys, Punit’s position from the left end is 33 rd and Ankit’s position from the right end is 25 th . After interchanging their position, Punit’s position becomes 45 th from the left end. How many boys are there in the row?

A
70
B
71
C
69
D
74
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Heart
B
Detain
C
Treat
D
Heated
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “book is tough” is written as “fu la mi” , “tough can easy” is written as “fu muk po” and “easy not book” is written as “ti po la” . What is the code for “tough” in that code language?

A
mi
B
po
C
la
D
fu
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents 'x', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 2 - 12 + 10 x 5 ÷ 12 = ?

A
32
B
8
C
4
D
14
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 1 ÷ 14 × 30 + 20 - 10 = 12

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

If 8 * 2 = 3, 14 * 18 = -2 and 18 * 2 = 8, then find the value of 14 * 10 = ?

A
2
B
5
C
-2
D
6
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XxXXXXX, XXxXXXX, XXXxXXX, XXXXxXX, XXXXXxX, ______.

A
xXXXXXX
B
XxXXXXX
C
XXXXXXx
D
XXxXXXX
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

An auto-rickshaw picks a passenger and travels North 6.5 km, then it turns to its left and rides for another 1.5 km, then it turns South and rides for 2.5 km, then it turns to its left and rides 1.5 km. Where is the auto now with respect to its starting position?

A
9 km North
B
4 km South
C
4 km North
D
9 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 bike is a two-wheeler. Statement II: All wheels are bikes. Conclusion I: No two-wheeler is a wheel. Conclusion II: All wheels are two-wheelers.

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 Physicians, circle represents floral designers, triangle represents Sculptors and square represents Americans. Which set of letters represents Americans who are either Floral designers or Sculptors?

A
FGDH
B
FGK
C
FHJD
D
GK
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative form the given ones that will complete the series. LOP, MPQ, NQR, ORS, ?

A
QTU
B
QST
C
PST
D
PTU
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ?

A
22
B
24
C
20
D
26
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
(2, 3, 4)
B
(4, 5, 6)
C
(6, 7, 8)
D
(4, 6, 8)
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 ‘H’ can be represented by 12, 34 etc. and ‘Q’ can be represented by 86. similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘BURN’. Matrix-I Matrix-II 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 M J I J F 5 Z X W O Z 1 B F H F B 6 R Y S W O 2 L D A B A 7 Y P S W R 3 K C C D H 8 Y Q R Z Y 4 B F K I K 9 N Z S U S

A
43, 69, 13, 56
B
30, 75, 11, 97
C
10, 98, 79, 95
D
44, 79, 11, 57
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the common factor of (37 57 + 43 57 ) and (37 37 + 43 37 ).

A
(43 - 37)
B
(43 + 37)
C
(37 37 + 43 37 )
D
(37 57  + 43 57 )
Question 50
Arithmetic

Calculate the value of \(\frac{{\left( {61681 \times 61681 - 31681 \times 31681} \right)}}{{30000}}\)

A
93352
B
94362
C
93362
D
95362
Question 51
Arithmetic

For which value of ‘g’ the linear graph of 6x + 12y +9 = 0 and 2x + gy + 3 = 0 has infinite number of solutions?

A
3
B
4
C
6
D
9
Question 52
Arithmetic

What is the area (in square units) of the figure enclosed by the graphs of the lines x = -4, x = 2, y = -2 and y = 3?

A
12
B
24
C
30
D
60
Question 53
Arithmetic

AB is a chord of the circle and its center is “O”. ON is perpendicular to AB. If the length of AB = 20 cm, ON = (2√11) cm, find the radius (in cm) of the circle.

A
10
B
12
C
13
D
15
Question 54
Arithmetic

The largest chord of the circle has a length of 20.4 cm. the radius of the circle will be ______.

A
10.2 cm
B
Greater than 10.2 cm
C
Greater than and equal to 10.2 cm
D
Less than 10.2 cm
Question 55
Arithmetic

Length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 40% and 70% respectively. What will be the percentage increase in the area of rectangle?

A
118
B
110
C
138
D
128
Question 56
Arithmetic

Rs. 6300 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio of 1/2 : 1 : 3/5. What is the share (in Rs.) of B?

A
3300
B
2700
C
3000
D
4200
Question 57
Arithmetic

U and V started a business by investing amounts Rs. 184000 and Rs. 224000 respectively. If U’s share in the profit received at the end of year is Rs. 20700, then what will be the total profit (in Rs.) earned by them together?

A
43200
B
45900
C
52300
D
56400
Question 58
Arithmetic

What is the average of first 19 odd numbers?

A
9.5
B
15.5
C
19
D
38
Question 59
Arithmetic

A sum becomes Rs. 1392 in 2 years and Rs. 1488 in 3 years at simple interest. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A
8
B
10
C
12
D
8.5
Question 60
Arithmetic

Selling price of a table is Rs. 2808. If profit percentage is 17%, then what is the cost price (in Rs.) of table?

A
2288
B
2300
C
2400
D
3285
Question 61
Arithmetic

The marked price of a chair is 40% more than its cost price. If the chair is sold for Rs. 520 after a discount of Rs. 40, then what will be the profit percentage?

A
33
B
40
C
25
D
30
Question 62
Arithmetic

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE ? I. 2√3 > 3√2 II. 4√2 > 2√8

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Neither I nor II
D
Both I and II
Question 63
Arithmetic

X, Y and Z can do a piece of work in 30, 40 and 50 days respectively. All three of them began the work together but Y left 4 days before completion of the work. In how many days was the work completed?

A
660/47
B
640/47
C
680/47
D
665/47
Question 64
Arithmetic

A train is moving at the speed of 72 km/hr. How many seconds will it take to cover a distance of 1400 m?

A
70
B
80
C
72
D
84
Question 65
Arithmetic

The second highest expenditure is for which item?

A
Labour
B
Storage
C
Legal
D
Machine lease
Question 66
Arithmetic

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

A
1200
B
900
C
1000
D
1100
Question 67
Arithmetic

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing machine lease is ______ degrees.

A
70
B
75
C
80
D
90
Question 68
Arithmetic

Expenditure on Labour and Research constitute what percent of total expenditure?

A
10%
B
12%
C
7.5%
D
8.33%
Question 69
Arithmetic

The length of the diagonal and the breadth of a rectangle are 17 cm and 8 cm respectively. Find its perimeter (in cm).

A
92
B
46
C
42
D
84
Question 70
Arithmetic

The area of a semicircle is 1925 cm 2 . Calculate its perimeter (in cm).

A
360
B
80
C
160
D
180
Question 71
Arithmetic

The surface area of a sphere is 5544 cm 2 . Find its diameter (in cm).

A
42
B
21
C
84
D
63
Question 72
Arithmetic

∆ABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 45°, then find the value of (cosec C + 1/√3).

A
(3√2 + 1)/3
B
(2 + √3)/2
C
5/√3
D
(√6 + 1)/√3
Question 73
Arithmetic

In ∆UVW measure of angle V is 90°. If Cosec U = 13/12, and UV = 2.5cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side VW?

A
6.5
B
6
C
4
D
5.6
Question 74
GK

In which of the following types of economy are the factors of production owned individually?

A
Capitalist
B
Socialist
C
Mixed
D
Both capitalist and Socialist
Question 75
GK

Which committee was set up to review the concept of the poverty line?

A
S Tendulkar Committee
B
Lakdawala Committee
C
Wanchoo Committee
D
Dutt Committee
Question 76
GK

Which of the following places presents the oldest evidence of Neolithic Era?

A
Chirnd
B
Mehrgarh
C
Burzahom
D
Daimabad
Question 77
GK

Which mosque is considered to be the style of Bengal style in Agra?

A
Nagina Masjid
B
Moti masjid
C
Jama masjid
D
Badshahi masjid
Question 78
GK

According to the distance of planets from the Sun, which of the following order is correct?

A
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
B
Mercury, Earth, Mars, Venus
C
Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus
D
Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth
Question 79
GK

How many states of India have sea-shore?

A
7
B
8
C
9
D
10
Question 80
GK

Amir Khusrow was the disciple of whom?

A
Mirza Ghiyas Beg
B
Nizamuddin Auliya
C
Asadullah Beg
D
Sheikh Salim Chisti
Question 81
GK

Which year has been set as goal for completing the Mumbai - Ahmedabad bullet train project operated with the help of Japan?

A
2022
B
2023
C
2024
D
2025
Question 82
GK

Krishna Sobti is the recipient of the 53 rd Jnanpith Award. Which of the following books has not been written by her?

A
Daar se Bichhudi
B
Mitro Marjani
C
Zindaginama
D
Vishw Mithok Sarit Sagar
Question 83
GK

Which of the following countries border does not touch China?

A
Cambodia
B
Laos
C
Vietnam
D
Myanmar
Question 84
GK

Rayon is obtained from which among the following?

A
Silk
B
Wood pulp
C
Wool
D
Cotton
Question 85
GK

Which of the following can be beaten and converted into thin sheets?

A
Zinc
B
Phosphorus
C
Sulphur
D
Oxygen
Question 86
GK

Prime Minister of India is de-facto head of which of the following bodies? I. NITI Aayog II. National Integration Council III. Indian Board of Wildlife

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 87
GK

Which type of city administration controls larger urban area?

A
Nagar Panchayat
B
Municipal Council
C
Municipal Corporation
D
No option is correct.
Question 88
GK

Which among the following is NOT an event during the photosynthesis process?

A
Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll
B
Conversion of light energy to chemical energy
C
Splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen
D
Oxidation of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates
Question 89
GK

The smallest blood vessels which are one-cell thick, are called ______.

A
Vena cava
B
Arteries
C
Veins
D
Capillaries
Question 90
GK

In September 2017, who launched ‘Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat Yojna’?

A
Narendra Modi
B
Dharmendra Pradhan
C
Piyush Goyal
D
R.K. Singh
Question 91
GK

What are the names of the two identical long-tailed macaques cloned by the Chinese Scientists?

A
Long Hong and Zhua Zhua
B
Zhong-Zhong and Hua Hua
C
Tailong and Shanua
D
Rongla and Shamone
Question 92
GK

India was able to achieve the fiscal deficit target for the Financial Year 2016-17. It was how much percent of GDP?

A
3.50%
B
4.20%
C
3.00%
D
2.50%
Question 93
GK

On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha Passed the Motor Vehicles Act (Amendment) Bill, 2016. Under the new provisions, the compensation for death increased from Rs. 25,000 to ________.

A
Rs. 2 lakh or more
B
Rs. 5 lakh or more
C
Rs. 10 lakh or more
D
Rs. 15 lakh or more
Question 94
GK

Find the current (in A) when a charge of 500 Coulomb flows in 25 seconds.

A
12500
B
20
C
40
D
6250
Question 95
GK

During ________ motion of an object along a straight line, the velocity remains constant with time.

A
Linear
B
Translational
C
Uniform
D
Equilibrium
Question 96
GK

The tropical region has generally a hot climate because of its location around the ________.

A
Poles
B
Southern hemisphere
C
High altitudes
D
Equator
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below is correct? 1. United Arab Emirates hosted the Badminton 2017 BWF World Senior Championships. 2. Johanna Konta won the Tennis 2017 Miami Open Women’s Singles. 3. Grigor Dimitrov won the Tennis 2017 US Open Men’s Singles.

A
Only B
B
Only C
C
B and C
D
A, B and C
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft word, under character formatting ________ is used to apply colours to the characters.

A
Font style
B
Font colour
C
Effects
D
Size