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
Distilation
B
Distillation
C
Destillation
D
Destilation
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. 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
ACB
B
ABC
C
CAB
D
BAC
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”. Tunnels (is built) to connect houses and places of worship whereas innovative trick doors were attached to the underground cities.

A
Was built
B
Were built
C
Were building
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”. I understood that we (is influenced) by what we see, what we hear.

A
Was influenced
B
Are influence
C
Are influenced
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. Well chosen or suited to the circumstance

A
Bias
B
Disparity
C
Asperity
D
Felicitous
Question 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
Indulgent
B
Parochial
C
Egotistical
D
Liberal
Question 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 information
D
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 prosperous
B
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
Opens
B
Open
C
Opening
D
Opened
Question 10
Comprehension

Gift ________ verbal or linguistic creativity

A
At
B
From
C
So
D
Of
Question 11
Comprehension

The ability to _______. It is a

A
Narration
B
Narrating
C
Narrate
D
Narrator
Question 12
Comprehension

Great biologist __________ a wildlife photographe

A
Nor
B
But also
C
But
D
Or
Question 13
Comprehension

Some with natural _________ would love to be in a scenic

A
Create
B
Creation
C
Creativity
D
Creating
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
Curosity
B
Curoucity
C
Curiosity
D
Cuoisity
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. The teacher said, “The moon goes round the earth.”

A
The teacher said that the moon goes round the earth
B
The teacher asked whether the moon goes round the earth
C
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 Ram
D
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
QRP
B
RQP
C
PQR
D
PRQ
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. Meek

A
Quiet
B
Moderate
C
Assertive
D
Humble
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. Inept

A
Clumsy
B
Artless
C
Inadept
D
Skillful
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. Incumbent

A
Increase
B
Redundant
C
Choice
D
Required
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. Imitate

A
Reverse
B
Ape
C
Clash
D
Repulse
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 demand for self-esteem is that never stand _________ for what you have the power to earn.

A
Abetting
B
Begging
C
Caging
D
Daring
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. I am awful _______ picking vegetables

A
For
B
At
C
Of
D
As
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’. 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
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’. It was (1)/difficult decided (2)/about break up. (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. Room : House :: ? : ?

A
Pedal : Rotate
B
Student : Study
C
Car : Steering
D
Needle : Clock
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 59 : 62 :: 66 : ?

A
67
B
71
C
69
D
70
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. HFZ : LJD? : ?

A
KTM : OXQ
B
KBN : LCO
C
BHO : DJQ
D
FKU : INX
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Sister - Brother
B
Son - Friend
C
Father - Daughter
D
Mother - Son
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
15 - 225
B
25 - 625
C
35 - 1225
D
45 - 2525
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
ADG
B
HKN
C
RUY
D
GJM
Question 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
42513
B
45321
C
12543
D
32415
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 2187, 729, 243, 81, 27, ?

A
10
B
9
C
13
D
11
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. BKP, EMQ, IPS, NTV, ?

A
TYZ
B
SXY
C
SYZ
D
TXY
Question 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
53
B
54
C
52
D
19
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Count
B
Actually
C
Acting
D
Ant
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “MAYOR” is written as “NBZPS” . How is “PLAYER” written in that code language?

A
QBFTRZ
B
ZRBMQF
C
QMBZFS
D
RBMQFS
Question 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
49
B
2
C
30
D
24
Question 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
100
B
30
C
-50
D
-30
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? XYXYXYXY, XYXYXYXY, XYXYXYXY, XYXYXYXY, XYXYXYXY, ________.

A
XXXYYXXY
B
XYXYXYXY
C
XYYXXXYY
D
XXYYXXYX
Question 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, West
B
6 km, West
C
10 km, East
D
6 km, East
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 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 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 directors, circle represents cartoonist, triangle represents campers and square represents cricketers. Which set of letters represents cricketers who are also cartoonists?

A
IJ
B
CD
C
HG
D
DE
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. CAP, AXL, YUH, WRD, ?

A
VOA
B
UPB
C
VPB
D
UOZ
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 59, 68, 78, 89, 101, ?

A
116
B
114
C
118
D
120
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
(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, 87
B
22, 41, 65, 11
C
34, 68, 13, 86
D
41, 85, 22, 58
Question 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
0.366
B
0.566
C
0.356
D
0.346
Question 51
Arithmetic

Determine the value of ‘a’ which satisfies the equation: \({9^{\sqrt a }} + {40^{\sqrt a }} = {41^{\sqrt a }}.\)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
200
B
215
C
240
D
250
Question 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
Equal
B
Parallel
C
Perpendicular
D
Non parallel
Question 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
7
B
14
C
28
D
35
Question 55
Arithmetic

If 35% of (x + y) = 40% of (x - y), then x is what percentage of y?

A
1500
B
150
C
15
D
105
Question 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
58
B
65
C
52
D
78
Question 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
2300
B
2200
C
2350
D
2400
Question 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
5942.125
B
6643.0125
C
7243.0125
D
7498.125
Question 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
800
B
1000
C
1040
D
1120
Question 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 ∶ 7
B
40 ∶ 21
C
20 ∶ 17
D
40 ∶ 33
Question 62
Arithmetic

If 49 is subtracted from the square of a number, then the result obtained is 576. What is the number?

A
24
B
25
C
23
D
27
Question 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
100
B
120
C
90
D
150
Question 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
55
B
56.4
C
64.8
D
73.2
Question 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
1400
B
1500
C
1700
D
1600
Question 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
6000
B
7500
C
6500
D
7000
Question 68
Arithmetic

In which year were admissions greater than that of the previous year?

A
2013
B
2012
C
2015
D
2014
Question 69
Arithmetic

The perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle are 44 cm and 10 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm 2 ).

A
60
B
240
C
120
D
180
Question 70
Arithmetic

What is the measure (in degree) of an exterior angle of a regular polygon of 9 sides?

A
36
B
40
C
30
D
24
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a right circular cylinder of diameter 21 cm and height 10 cm.

A
3118
B
3275
C
3621
D
3465
Question 72
Arithmetic

ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠C = 60°, then find the value of (cot A - 1/2).

A
-1/√3
B
(3 – √2)/3√2
C
(2√3 – 1)/2
D
(√2 – √3)/√6
Question 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
24
B
12
C
14
D
26
Question 74
GK

The modern economy is NOT characterized by _______.

A
Self-sufficient village system
B
Development of money economy
C
Capital intensive mode of production
D
Production for market
Question 75
GK

During which Five Year Planning was NABARD established?

A
Fifth
B
Sixth
C
Third
D
Ninth
Question 76
GK

Which of the following is not counted under sub-vedas?

A
Ayurveda
B
Yajurveda
C
Gandharva Veda
D
Shilp Veda
Question 77
GK

Who built the Moti Masjid in the Red Fort of Delhi?

A
Akbar
B
Jahangir
C
Shah Jahan
D
Aurangzeb
Question 78
GK

What is Syzygy?

A
Position of sun, earth and moon in the straight line
B
Earth’s position between Sun and Moon
C
Sun and Moon position on one side of the Earth
D
The right-angle position of Moon from the Sun and Earth
Question 79
GK

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Western coastline?

A
Kathiawar Coast
B
Konkan Coast
C
Malabar Coast
D
Coromandel Coast
Question 80
GK

Which of the following pair is matched correctly?

A
Bharatanatyam - Andhra Pradesh
B
Kuchipudi - Madhya Pradesh
C
Kathakali - Kerala
D
Kathak - Tamil Nadu
Question 81
GK

According to the Indus water treaty which river will be not governed by Pakistan?

A
Indus
B
Chenab
C
Jhelum
D
Ravi
Question 82
GK

Which film has been awarded with best Environment film in 64th National film awards?

A
Kassav
B
Dashkriya
C
Ventilator
D
The tiger who crossed the line
Question 83
GK

Myanmar shares around _______ border with India.

A
1,238 km
B
1,338 km
C
1,438 km
D
1,643 km
Question 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 II
B
Only I and III
C
Only II and III
D
All I, II and III
Question 85
GK

Which of the following is the best fire-extinguisher?

A
Water
B
Oxygen
C
Carbon-dioxide
D
Soil
Question 86
GK

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Amendment of the Constitution?

A
Part XIV
B
Part XVI
C
Part XVIII
D
Part XX
Question 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 alone
B
The Parliament
C
The Prime Minister of India
D
Home Minister of India
Question 88
GK

Pepsin is an enzyme that digests ________.

A
Proteins
B
Starch
C
Carbohydrate
D
Fats
Question 89
GK

Which are the CORRECT pair of inherited chromosomes for the child to be a girl?

A
X from father and Y from mother
B
Y from father and X from mother
C
Y from father and Y from mother
D
X from father and X from mother
Question 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 million
B
USD 125 million
C
USD 100 million
D
USD 400 million
Question 91
GK

Which of the following company has launched secret Zuma Mission for United States government?

A
Sierra Nevada Corporation
B
XCOR Aerospace
C
Spacex
D
Boeing
Question 92
GK

In May 2017, the Base year of All India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has been revised to _______.

A
2011-12
B
2015-16
C
2016-17
D
2012-13
Question 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
Managing
B
Market
C
Modifying
D
Ministerial
Question 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
40
B
4000
C
80
D
2000
Question 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
Uniform
B
Linear
C
Equilibrium
D
Non-uniform
Question 96
GK

Air moves from the region where the air _______.

A
Humidity is high to the region where the humidity is low
B
Pressure is low to the region where the pressure is high
C
Pressure is high to the region where the pressure is low
D
Humidity is low to the region where the humidity is high
Question 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 A
B
A and C
C
B and C
D
A and B
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Word, under character formatting _______ is used to superscript and subscript.

A
Font style
B
Underline
C
Effects
D
Size