SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
5 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
DistilationB
DistillationC
DestillationD
DestilationQuestion 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. I belong to the Indian A-fare concession (LFC), I have a fair B-banking family, and thanks to the leave C-share of travelling experience
A
ACBB
ABCC
CABD
BACQuestion 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”. Tunnels (is built) to connect houses and places of worship whereas innovative trick doors were attached to the underground cities.
A
Was builtB
Were builtC
Were buildingD
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”. I understood that we (is influenced) by what we see, what we hear.
A
Was influencedB
Are influenceC
Are influencedD
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. Well chosen or suited to the circumstance
A
BiasB
DisparityC
AsperityD
FelicitousQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope
A
IndulgentB
ParochialC
EgotisticalD
LiberalQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Cut to the chase
A
Come to the point.B
To run after somebody.C
To cut out the important bits of informationD
To take a short cut.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 walk of life
A
An easy comfortable life not necessarily prosperousB
The most important day of your life.C
A person’s occupation or position within society.D
Walking is the best form of exercise.Question 9
Comprehension
This ________ opportunities to the
A
OpensB
OpenC
OpeningD
OpenedQuestion 10
Comprehension
Gift ________ verbal or linguistic creativity
A
AtB
FromC
SoD
OfQuestion 11
Comprehension
The ability to _______. It is a
A
NarrationB
NarratingC
NarrateD
NarratorQuestion 12
Comprehension
Great biologist __________ a wildlife photographe
A
NorB
But alsoC
ButD
OrQuestion 13
Comprehension
Some with natural _________ would love to be in a scenic
A
CreateB
CreationC
CreativityD
CreatingQuestion 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
CurosityB
CuroucityC
CuriosityD
CuoisityQuestion 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. The teacher said, “The moon goes round the earth.”
A
The teacher said that the moon goes round the earthB
The teacher asked whether the moon goes round the earthC
The teacher informed about moon going round the earth.D
The teacher asked whether moon goes round.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. Ram loves Sita.
A
Sita was loved by Ram.B
Sita is loved by Ram.C
Sita loves by RamD
Sita loved by Ram.Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Some modern anthropologists hold that P: but also human behaviour Q: biological evolution has shaped R: not only human morphology
A
QRPB
RQPC
PQRD
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. Meek
A
QuietB
ModerateC
AssertiveD
HumbleQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Inept
A
ClumsyB
ArtlessC
InadeptD
SkillfulQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Incumbent
A
IncreaseB
RedundantC
ChoiceD
RequiredQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Imitate
A
ReverseB
ApeC
ClashD
RepulseQuestion 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 demand for self-esteem is that never stand _________ for what you have the power to earn.
A
AbettingB
BeggingC
CagingD
DaringQuestion 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 am awful _______ picking vegetables
A
ForB
AtC
OfD
AsQuestion 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’. In June 2017, an anodyne footnote to the Bank of Baroda’s (bob) quarter results mentioned a (1)/fine levied by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), (2)/headquartered in Pretoria. (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’. It was (1)/difficult decided (2)/about break up. (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. Room : House :: ? : ?
A
Pedal : RotateB
Student : StudyC
Car : SteeringD
Needle : ClockQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 59 : 62 :: 66 : ?
A
67B
71C
69D
70Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. HFZ : LJD? : ?
A
KTM : OXQB
KBN : LCOC
BHO : DJQD
FKU : INXQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
A
Sister - BrotherB
Son - FriendC
Father - DaughterD
Mother - SonQuestion 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
15 - 225B
25 - 625C
35 - 1225D
45 - 2525Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
ADGB
HKNC
RUYD
GJMQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Sonorous 2. Sometimes 3. Somber 4. Solution 5. Solve
A
42513B
45321C
12543D
32415Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 2187, 729, 243, 81, 27, ?
A
10B
9C
13D
11Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. BKP, EMQ, IPS, NTV, ?
A
TYZB
SXYC
SYZD
TXYQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
In a row of trucks, Ashok is at 17 th position from the left end. Bharat is 19 places to the right from Ashok and is at the exact centre of the row. How many trucks are there to the right of Ashok truck?
A
53B
54C
52D
19Question 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Accounting
A
CountB
ActuallyC
ActingD
AntQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “MAYOR” is written as “NBZPS” . How is “PLAYER” written in that code language?
A
QBFTRZB
ZRBMQFC
QMBZFSD
RBMQFSQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘×’ represents ‘+’, ‘÷’ represents ‘×’, ‘-’ represents ‘÷’ and ‘+’ represents ‘-’. Find out the answer to the following question. 5 + 10 × 21 ÷ 5 - 15 = ?
A
49B
2C
30D
24Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to rectify the equation? 10 × 4 + 5 - 30 ÷ 6 = 31
A
× and -B
÷ and -C
+ and ÷D
and +Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 3*1 = 20, 6*1 = 50 and 2*6 = -40, then find the value of 5*8 = ?
A
100B
30C
-50D
-30Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYXYXYXY, XYXYXYXY, XYXYXYXY, XYXYXYXY, XYXYXYXY, ________.
A
XXXYYXXYB
XYXYXYXYC
XYYXXXYYD
XXYYXXYXQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
A courier delivery man cycles 6 km to the south, then turns west and cycles 2 km, then turns to his right and cycles 6 km, then turns west and cycles 8 km. Where is he now with respect to his starting position?
A
10 km, WestB
6 km, WestC
10 km, EastD
6 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: All matchboxes are lighters Statement II: Some fire are matchboxes Conclusion I: No lighters are fire Conclusion II: All fire are lighters
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 film directors, circle represents cartoonist, triangle represents campers and square represents cricketers. Which set of letters represents cricketers who are also cartoonists?
A
IJB
CDC
HGD
DEQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. CAP, AXL, YUH, WRD, ?
A
VOAB
UPBC
VPBD
UOZQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 59, 68, 78, 89, 101, ?
A
116B
114C
118D
120Question 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
(4, 8, 16)B
(5, 10, 20)C
(6, 12, 24)D
(7, 14, 21)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 resented 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 a Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and row and next by its column, for example, ‘I’ can be represented by 20, 34 etc., and ‘Q’ can be represented by 85, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “BANG”. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 F I J E K 1 D G E K M 2 I H B C F 3 E L B F I 4 B A F C L Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 Z U P T Z 6 N X U N P 7 U P X Y S 8 Q Z Z T O 9 Y Q V T U
A
13, 78, 30, 87B
22, 41, 65, 11C
34, 68, 13, 86D
41, 85, 22, 58Question 49
Arithmetic
Arrange the functions \(\frac{3}{4},\frac{5}{{12}},\frac{{13}}{{16}},\frac{{16}}{{29}},\frac{3}{8}\) in their ascending order of magnitude.
A
\(\frac{3}{4} < \frac{3}{8} < \frac{{13}}{{16}} < \frac{{16}}{{29}} < \frac{5}{{12}}\)B
\(\frac{3}{8} < \frac{5}{{12}} < \frac{{16}}{{29}} < \frac{3}{4} < \frac{{13}}{{16}}\)C
\(\frac{3}{8} < \frac{5}{{12}} < \frac{{16}}{{29}} < \frac{{13}}{{16}} < \frac{3}{4}\)D
\(\frac{3}{8} < \frac{5}{{12}} < \frac{{13}}{{16}} < \frac{{16}}{{29}} < \frac{3}{4}\)Question 50
Arithmetic
Calculate the value of \(\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{{\left( {3 + \sqrt 3 } \right)}},\) if √3 = 1.7320.
A
0.366B
0.566C
0.356D
0.346Question 51
Arithmetic
Determine the value of ‘a’ which satisfies the equation: \({9^{\sqrt a }} + {40^{\sqrt a }} = {41^{\sqrt a }}.\)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 52
Arithmetic
5 bottles cost as much as 2 bags. The cost of 15 bottles and 4 bags is Rs. 2,000. What is the price (in Rs.) of a single bag?
A
200B
215C
240D
250Question 53
Arithmetic
If any two sides of a triangle are divided by the line in the same ratio, then the line must be ________ to the third side of the triangle.
A
EqualB
ParallelC
PerpendicularD
Non parallelQuestion 54
Arithmetic
If the radius of a circumscribed circle in an equilateral triangle is 14 cm. Then what will be the radius (in cm) of the inscribed circle?
A
7B
14C
28D
35Question 55
Arithmetic
If 35% of (x + y) = 40% of (x - y), then x is what percentage of y?
A
1500B
150C
15D
105Question 56
Arithmetic
The ratio of two numbers is 6 : 11 and their difference is 65. What will be the smaller number among both the numbers?
A
58B
65C
52D
78Question 57
Arithmetic
In a mixture of milk and water, there is 19% milk. If the quantity of milk in the mixture is 437 millilitres, then what is the total quantity (in millilitres) of the mixture?
A
2300B
2200C
2350D
2400Question 58
Arithmetic
If in the population of a town there is an increase of 44% in the first year and 75% in the second year, then what is the average rate of increase in the population?
A
45%B
59.5%C
74%D
76%Question 59
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 2000 becomes Rs. 3645 in 2 years at a certain rate of compound interest. What will be the sum (in Rs.) after 4 years?
A
5942.125B
6643.0125C
7243.0125D
7498.125Question 60
Arithmetic
Mohit sells a table at a profit of 25%. If he reduces its selling price by Rs. 240, then he suffers a loss of 5%. What was the initial selling price (in Rs.) of the table?
A
800B
1000C
1040D
1120Question 61
Arithmetic
If two successive discounts of 25% and 30% are given, then what will be the ratio of marked price to selling price?
A
20 ∶ 7B
40 ∶ 21C
20 ∶ 17D
40 ∶ 33Question 62
Arithmetic
If 49 is subtracted from the square of a number, then the result obtained is 576. What is the number?
A
24B
25C
23D
27Question 63
Arithmetic
P, Q and R together can make a table in 40 minutes. P and Q together can make it in 60 minutes. How much time (in minutes) will R alone take to make the table?
A
100B
120C
90D
150Question 64
Arithmetic
Two trains are running in opposite directions with the same speed. If the length of each train is 486 metres and they cross each other in 27 seconds, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of each train?
A
55B
56.4C
64.8D
73.2Question 65
Arithmetic
If average fees per student collected in 2014 was Rs. 20,000 what were the total fees collected (in Rs. Lakhs) in 2014?
A
1400B
1500C
1700D
1600Question 66
Arithmetic
Admissions in 2016 were greater than that in 2015 by _______.
A
117.50%B
137.50%C
45%D
55%Question 67
Arithmetic
What was the difference in admissions between the years 2016 and 2012?
A
6000B
7500C
6500D
7000Question 68
Arithmetic
In which year were admissions greater than that of the previous year?
A
2013B
2012C
2015D
2014Question 69
Arithmetic
The perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle are 44 cm and 10 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm 2 ).
A
60B
240C
120D
180Question 70
Arithmetic
What is the measure (in degree) of an exterior angle of a regular polygon of 9 sides?
A
36B
40C
30D
24Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 21 cm and height 10 cm.
A
3118B
3275C
3621D
3465Question 72
Arithmetic
ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠C = 60°, then find the value of (cot A - 1/2).
A
-1/√3B
(3 – √2)/3√2C
(2√3 – 1)/2D
(√2 – √3)/√6Question 73
Arithmetic
In ΔABC measure of angle B is 90°. If cosec A = 13/12, and AB = 10 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side AC?
A
24B
12C
14D
26Question 74
GK
The modern economy is NOT characterized by _______.
A
Self-sufficient village systemB
Development of money economyC
Capital intensive mode of productionD
Production for marketQuestion 75
GK
During which Five Year Planning was NABARD established?
A
FifthB
SixthC
ThirdD
NinthQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following is not counted under sub-vedas?
A
AyurvedaB
YajurvedaC
Gandharva VedaD
Shilp VedaQuestion 77
GK
Who built the Moti Masjid in the Red Fort of Delhi?
A
AkbarB
JahangirC
Shah JahanD
AurangzebQuestion 78
GK
What is Syzygy?
A
Position of sun, earth and moon in the straight lineB
Earth’s position between Sun and MoonC
Sun and Moon position on one side of the EarthD
The right-angle position of Moon from the Sun and EarthQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Western coastline?
A
Kathiawar CoastB
Konkan CoastC
Malabar CoastD
Coromandel CoastQuestion 80
GK
Which of the following pair is matched correctly?
A
Bharatanatyam - Andhra PradeshB
Kuchipudi - Madhya PradeshC
Kathakali - KeralaD
Kathak - Tamil NaduQuestion 81
GK
According to the Indus water treaty which river will be not governed by Pakistan?
A
IndusB
ChenabC
JhelumD
RaviQuestion 82
GK
Which film has been awarded with best Environment film in 64th National film awards?
A
KassavB
DashkriyaC
VentilatorD
The tiger who crossed the lineQuestion 83
GK
Myanmar shares around _______ border with India.
A
1,238 kmB
1,338 kmC
1,438 kmD
1,643 kmQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following statements are CORRECT? I. Melamine is a thermosetting plastic. II. It resists fire. III. It is a poor conductor of heat.
A
Only I and IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following is the best fire-extinguisher?
A
WaterB
OxygenC
Carbon-dioxideD
SoilQuestion 86
GK
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Amendment of the Constitution?
A
Part XIVB
Part XVIC
Part XVIIID
Part XXQuestion 87
GK
Who can make laws for Union Territories on any subject under the three lists viz. Union list, State list and Concurrent list?
A
The President of India aloneB
The ParliamentC
The Prime Minister of IndiaD
Home Minister of IndiaQuestion 88
GK
Pepsin is an enzyme that digests ________.
A
ProteinsB
StarchC
CarbohydrateD
FatsQuestion 89
GK
Which are the CORRECT pair of inherited chromosomes for the child to be a girl?
A
X from father and Y from motherB
Y from father and X from motherC
Y from father and Y from motherD
X from father and X from motherQuestion 90
GK
How much loan has the World Bank agreed to provide to the Government of India for ‘National Biopharma Mission’ named ‘i3’?
A
USD 255 millionB
USD 125 millionC
USD 100 millionD
USD 400 millionQuestion 91
GK
Which of the following company has launched secret Zuma Mission for United States government?
A
Sierra Nevada CorporationB
XCOR AerospaceC
SpacexD
BoeingQuestion 92
GK
In May 2017, the Base year of All India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has been revised to _______.
A
2011-12B
2015-16C
2016-17D
2012-13Question 93
GK
In April 2017, Agriculture Ministry Unveiled Model APMC Act. This is to give more freedom to sell their produce. What does ‘M’ stand for in ‘APMC’ act?
A
ManagingB
MarketC
ModifyingD
MinisterialQuestion 94
GK
Find the resistance (in mega Ω) of a wire of length 20 m, cross sectional area 1 cm 2 and made of a material of resistivity 200 Ωm.
A
40B
4000C
80D
2000Question 95
GK
In _______ motion of a body its velocity varies with time. किसी पिंड की _______ गति में इसका वेग समय के साथ बदलता रहता है।
A
UniformB
LinearC
EquilibriumD
Non-uniformQuestion 96
GK
Air moves from the region where the air _______.
A
Humidity is high to the region where the humidity is lowB
Pressure is low to the region where the pressure is highC
Pressure is high to the region where the pressure is lowD
Humidity is low to the region where the humidity is highQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2018 IPL auction, Delhi Daredevils retained Rishabh Pant. B) In 2017, Daniel Ricciardo raced in Formula One for Red Bull Racing. C) Lewis Hamilton won the Formula One 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix.
A
Only AB
A and CC
B and CD
A and BQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, under character formatting _______ is used to superscript and subscript.
A
Font styleB
UnderlineC
EffectsD
Size