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
AroganceB
ArroganseC
AroganseD
ArroganceQuestion 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
ABCB
CBAC
CABD
BCAQuestion 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 saidB
Had sayC
Have sayingD
No improvementQuestion 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 headingB
Now headingC
Is now headingD
No improvementQuestion 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
IndigenousB
NatalC
ExpatriateD
IntrinsicQuestion 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
JuntaB
SuffrageC
EmancipationD
EgalitarianismQuestion 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 somethingB
To talk fastC
To not think before speakingD
The silence before a stormQuestion 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
IfB
Nor C
So D
Thus Question 10
Comprehension
Had to be ______ opened to reduce
A
PartlyB
SomeC
NoneD
EverythingQuestion 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
SlowerD
SlowestQuestion 13
Comprehension
Below would be ______ pressure
A
InsideB
IntoC
About D
UnderQuestion 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
AggrressionB
AggrresionC
AggressionD
AgrressonQuestion 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 awayC
Sneha say to Arjun to go awayD
Sneha inquired Arjun to go awayQuestion 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 workersB
The house was built by the workers.C
The house is built by the workers.D
The house is being built by the workersQuestion 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
PRQB
PQRC
QRPD
RPQQuestion 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
EraseB
ShapeC
SliceD
SculptQuestion 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
AccordB
DiscordC
ContentD
UnityQuestion 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
BeginningB
ConclusionC
PreparationD
DiscoveryQuestion 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
ProlongB
DownsizeC
LengthenD
ExtendQuestion 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
ImpositionD
RevolutionQuestion 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
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 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 26
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related word pair from the given alternatives. Current : Ampere ∷ ? : ?
A
Air : KilogramB
Work : JouleC
Pressure : speedD
Temperature : MetreQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 14 : 16 ∷ 22 : ?
A
26B
29C
24D
28Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. ART : BSU ∷ MRV : ?
A
KFTB
NSWC
MFGD
NRVQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
CarB
CycleC
TyreD
TruckQuestion 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 - 121B
12 - 169C
14 - 225D
16 - 279Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
RTVXB
GIKMC
DFIKD
LNPRQuestion 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
32541B
53142C
43125D
15342Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, ?
A
29B
25C
27D
23Question 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
NVB
MUC
MYD
NTQuestion 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
70B
71C
69D
74Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Threatened
A
HeartB
DetainC
TreatD
HeatedQuestion 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
miB
poC
laD
fuQuestion 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
32B
8C
4D
14Question 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 xC
× 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
2B
5C
-2D
6Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XxXXXXX, XXxXXXX, XXXxXXX, XXXXxXX, XXXXXxX, ______.
A
xXXXXXXB
XxXXXXXC
XXXXXXxD
XXxXXXXQuestion 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 NorthB
4 km SouthC
4 km NorthD
9 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 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 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 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
FGDHB
FGKC
FHJDD
GKQuestion 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
QTUB
QSTC
PSTD
PTUQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, ?
A
22B
24C
20D
26Question 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, 56B
30, 75, 11, 97C
10, 98, 79, 95D
44, 79, 11, 57Question 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
93352B
94362C
93362D
95362Question 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
3B
4C
6D
9Question 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
12B
24C
30D
60Question 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
10B
12C
13D
15Question 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 cmB
Greater than 10.2 cmC
Greater than and equal to 10.2 cmD
Less than 10.2 cmQuestion 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
118B
110C
138D
128Question 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
3300B
2700C
3000D
4200Question 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
43200B
45900C
52300D
56400Question 58
Arithmetic
What is the average of first 19 odd numbers?
A
9.5B
15.5C
19D
38Question 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
8B
10C
12D
8.5Question 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
2288B
2300C
2400D
3285Question 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
33B
40C
25D
30Question 62
Arithmetic
Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE ? I. 2√3 > 3√2 II. 4√2 > 2√8
A
Only IB
Only IIC
Neither I nor IID
Both I and IIQuestion 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
660/47B
640/47C
680/47D
665/47Question 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
70B
80C
72D
84Question 65
Arithmetic
The second highest expenditure is for which item?
A
LabourB
StorageC
LegalD
Machine leaseQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the total expenditure (in Rs. Lakhs)?
A
1200B
900C
1000D
1100Question 67
Arithmetic
The measure of the central angle of the sector representing machine lease is ______ degrees.
A
70B
75C
80D
90Question 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
92B
46C
42D
84Question 70
Arithmetic
The area of a semicircle is 1925 cm 2 . Calculate its perimeter (in cm).
A
360B
80C
160D
180Question 71
Arithmetic
The surface area of a sphere is 5544 cm 2 . Find its diameter (in cm).
A
42B
21C
84D
63Question 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)/3B
(2 + √3)/2C
5/√3D
(√6 + 1)/√3Question 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
6.5B
6C
4D
5.6Question 74
GK
In which of the following types of economy are the factors of production owned individually?
A
CapitalistB
SocialistC
MixedD
Both capitalist and SocialistQuestion 75
GK
Which committee was set up to review the concept of the poverty line?
A
S Tendulkar CommitteeB
Lakdawala CommitteeC
Wanchoo CommitteeD
Dutt CommitteeQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following places presents the oldest evidence of Neolithic Era?
A
ChirndB
MehrgarhC
BurzahomD
DaimabadQuestion 77
GK
Which mosque is considered to be the style of Bengal style in Agra?
A
Nagina MasjidB
Moti masjidC
Jama masjidD
Badshahi masjidQuestion 78
GK
According to the distance of planets from the Sun, which of the following order is correct?
A
Mercury, Venus, Earth, MarsB
Mercury, Earth, Mars, VenusC
Mercury, Mars, Earth, VenusD
Mercury, Mars, Venus, EarthQuestion 79
GK
How many states of India have sea-shore?
A
7B
8C
9D
10Question 80
GK
Amir Khusrow was the disciple of whom?
A
Mirza Ghiyas BegB
Nizamuddin AuliyaC
Asadullah BegD
Sheikh Salim ChistiQuestion 81
GK
Which year has been set as goal for completing the Mumbai - Ahmedabad bullet train project operated with the help of Japan?
A
2022B
2023C
2024D
2025Question 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 BichhudiB
Mitro MarjaniC
ZindaginamaD
Vishw Mithok Sarit SagarQuestion 83
GK
Which of the following countries border does not touch China?
A
CambodiaB
LaosC
VietnamD
MyanmarQuestion 84
GK
Rayon is obtained from which among the following?
A
SilkB
Wood pulpC
WoolD
CottonQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following can be beaten and converted into thin sheets?
A
ZincB
PhosphorusC
SulphurD
OxygenQuestion 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 IB
Only IIC
Both II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 87
GK
Which type of city administration controls larger urban area?
A
Nagar PanchayatB
Municipal CouncilC
Municipal CorporationD
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 chlorophyllB
Conversion of light energy to chemical energyC
Splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygenD
Oxidation of carbon dioxide to carbohydratesQuestion 89
GK
The smallest blood vessels which are one-cell thick, are called ______.
A
Vena cavaB
ArteriesC
VeinsD
CapillariesQuestion 90
GK
In September 2017, who launched ‘Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat Yojna’?
A
Narendra ModiB
Dharmendra PradhanC
Piyush GoyalD
R.K. SinghQuestion 91
GK
What are the names of the two identical long-tailed macaques cloned by the Chinese Scientists?
A
Long Hong and Zhua ZhuaB
Zhong-Zhong and Hua HuaC
Tailong and ShanuaD
Rongla and ShamoneQuestion 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 moreB
Rs. 5 lakh or moreC
Rs. 10 lakh or moreD
Rs. 15 lakh or moreQuestion 94
GK
Find the current (in A) when a charge of 500 Coulomb flows in 25 seconds.
A
12500B
20C
40D
6250Question 95
GK
During ________ motion of an object along a straight line, the velocity remains constant with time.
A
LinearB
TranslationalC
UniformD
EquilibriumQuestion 96
GK
The tropical region has generally a hot climate because of its location around the ________.
A
PolesB
Southern hemisphereC
High altitudesD
EquatorQuestion 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 BB
Only CC
B and CD
A, B and CQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft word, under character formatting ________ is used to apply colours to the characters.
A
Font styleB
Font colourC
EffectsD
Size