SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions

6 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
Coniferous
B
Coniferos
C
Coniferrous
D
Coniferros
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 learnt he had A – spoke about yoga, slums, and Indian B – never been to India, yet he C – cinema with conviction

A
ACB
B
BAC
C
ABC
D
CBA
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". Yes, amazing things (has happen) with the launch of the internet.

A
is happening 
B
had happened 
C
have happened 
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". The trick is in (keep) the flavours simple and fresh.

A
Keeping 
B
Keeps 
C
To Keep 
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. Showing a lack of courage or confidence.

A
Tenacious
B
Indomitable
C
Timid
D
Gutsy
Question 6
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque

A
Idyllic
B
Abominable
C
Iota
D
Amiss
Question 7
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Make a scene

A
To perform beautifully in front of an audience
B
Make a public disturbance or excited emotional display
C
To narrate an elaborate false story
D
Describe a scene in so much detail that it comes vivid
Question 8
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternative, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Be in force

A
To enjoy a short period of fame or power
B
In great strength or numbers
C
A hateful act done in a haste.
D
Be the current winner
Question 9
Comprehension

Defining _______, or maybe even doing.

A
Beautifully
B
Beauty
C
Beautiful
D
Beautify
Question 10
Comprehension

Space of ______, primarily in thought,

A
Liberty
B
Liberation
C
Liberties
D
Liberal
Question 11
Comprehension

We move ______ an incredible

A
Of
B
So
C
Into
D
For
Question 12
Comprehension

Perceive, think ______ reflect

A
But
B
Nor
C
And
D
So
Question 13
Comprehension

Ourselves to ______ movement fully

A
Understood
B
Understandable
C
Understandably
D
Understand
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
Fluorescent
B
Floresecent
C
Floroscent
D
Flowrascent
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. Rohan said, “I am going”.

A
Rohan had said he is gone.
B
Rohan is going
C
Rohan said that he is gone.
D
Rohan said that he was going.
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. Someone has invited me to the cruise.

A
Someone has sent invitation to the cruise.
B
I had been invited to the cruise
C
I have been invited to the cruise.
D
I was invite to the cruise by somebody.
Question 17
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. The government should P: Provide health insurance Q: to buy their own R: for those unable

A
PQR
B
RPQ
C
QRP
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. Courtly

A
Formal 
B
Elegant 
C
Conventional 
D
Rough 
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. Jubilant

A
Happy 
B
Excited 
C
Celebrating 
D
Sorrowful 
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. Actuate

A
True
B
Move
C
Select
D
Kill
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. Lucrative

A
Impoverished
B
Worthwhile 
C
Useless 
D
Inconsiderable
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. India is the second most populous country ______ the seventh-largest country by area in the world.

A
But 
B
However 
C
And 
D
while 
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. Ramesh ______ into his own trap.

A
Falling 
B
Was Fall
C
Fell 
D
Fall Down 
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’. This year, we were visited by the director of the Austrian Culture Forum, (1)/based on Delhi and together we all wanted (2)/to initiate an art festival in South India. (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’. My best wishes (1)/are always (2)/with you. (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. Wood : Door :: ? : ?

A
Car : Truck
B
Table : Window
C
Clay : Statue
D
Wood : Plastic
Question 27
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 41 : 4 :: 37 : ?

A
34
B
21
C
22
D
16
Question 28
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. AMC : COE :: RAX : ?

A
MKZ
B
TCZ
C
ECB
D
FBT
Question 29
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Teacher
B
Justice
C
Lawyer
D
Chef
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
11 – 121
B
12 – 144
C
15 – 225
D
13 – 171
Question 31
Logical Reasoning

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

A
MSY
B
KQW
C
RXC
D
DJP
Question 32
Logical Reasoning

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Seaman 2. Scruples 3. Script 4. Second 5. Seat

A
32154
B
45321
C
12345
D
25341
Question 33
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 1728, 864, 432, 216, ?

A
54
B
108
C
116
D
200
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. GLP, HNR, IPT, JRV, ?

A
KUY
B
KWA
C
KTX
D
LVZ
Question 35
Logical Reasoning

Aman is 4 years older to Bimal. Bimal is 2 years younger to Chaman. Chaman is 6 years older to Dhruv. Dhruv is 9 years younger to Esha. Who is the second eldest?

A
Aman
B
Bimal
C
Chaman
D
Dhruv
Question 36
Logical Reasoning

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

A
Pear
B
Pent
C
Rent
D
Relevant
Question 37
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, “MONEY” is written as “ZDONN”. How is “RATED” written in that code language?

A
FBVYE
B
EZSDW
C
EDUZS
D
WVMKB
Question 38
Logical Reasoning

In a certain code language, '-' represents '+', '+' represents '×', '×' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 3 ÷ 12 - 40 + 5 × 20 = ?

A
42
B
1
C
45
D
30
Question 39
Logical Reasoning

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 40 ÷ 8 × 5 + 15 - 2 = 30

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

If 8α9 = -72, -9α3 = 27 and -6α1 = 6, then find the value of -3α6 = ?

A
-98
B
-87
C
18
D
29
Question 41
Logical Reasoning

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? AAAAAaA, AAAAaAA, AAAaAAA, AAaAAAA, AaAAAAA, ______.

A
aAAAAAA
B
AAAAAAa
C
AAAAAaA
D
AAAAaAA
Question 42
Logical Reasoning

Two motorcycle riders A and B start their rides from the same point. Rider A goes 11 km East then turns to his right and rides for another 9 km. Rider B goes 8 km North, then turns East and rides for 11 km and then turns to his right and rides 7 km. Where is rider A with respect to rider B?

A
10 km South
B
8 km South
C
10 km North
D
8 km North
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 bolts are nails Statement II: Some screws are bolts Conclusion I: All nails are screws Conclusion II: All screws are nails

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 Coppersmiths, circle represents Bankers, triangle Gamers and square represents Fathers. Which set of letters represents Coppersmiths who are neither Gamers nor Bankers.

A
BAF
B
CG
C
CDG
D
A
Question 45
Logical Reasoning

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct altrentive from the given ones that will complete the series. SAY, TDD, UGI, VJN, ?

A
WMN
B
WMS
C
WMR
D
WNS
Question 46
Logical Reasoning

In the following question, select the missing number in the given series. 46, 41, 35, 30, ?, 19, 13

A
26
B
24
C
28
D
22
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
(8, 17, 33)
B
(11, 23, 45)
C
(13, 27, 51)
D
(17, 35, 69)
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 ‘B’ can be represented by 21, 23 etc and ‘O’ can be represented by 95, 89 etc. similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘YUCK’. Matrix I 0 1 2 3 4 0 I C A I I 1 M A K D M 2 C B D K A 3 A D H H F 4 M F B M F Matrix II 5 6 7 8 9 5 Z W Z V U 6 Y Q S T N 7 U R Q R V 8 Z Y Z U O 9 O U V Y X

A
42, 97, 30, 59
B
40, 97, 40, 55
C
65, 59, 20, 12
D
13, 69, 24, 99
Question 49
Arithmetic

Find the unit place digit in (194) 102 + (294) 103 .

A
0
B
6
C
8
D
2
Question 50
Arithmetic

Find the average of all the prime numbers between 20 and 50.

A
35.857
B
35.657
C
34.857
D
36.657
Question 51
Arithmetic

Determine the value of “s” for which the equation 5x + 35 = 60x + s has infinite number of solutions.

A
420
B
440
C
460
D
480
Question 52
Arithmetic

What is the sum of a 3 + b 3 + c 3 – 3abc, when the value of a = 4, b = 2 and c = -6?

A
0
B
2
C
4
D
6
Question 53
Arithmetic

Which of the following conditions is TRUE for the two-line segments AB and CD to be congruent?

A
AB = CD
B
AB > CD
C
AB < CD
D
None of these
Question 54
Arithmetic

If each median of an equilateral triangle has a length of 12 cm. Then what will be the value of in-radius (in cm) of the equilateral triangle?

A
3
B
4
C
5
D
6
Question 55
Arithmetic

The population of a town increases by 5% in the first year, by 6% in the second year and by 8% in third year. The present population of town is 120204. What was the population of the town 3 years ago?

A
102000
B
100000
C
98000
D
101204
Question 56
Arithmetic

A sum of Rs. 3170 is divided among X, Y and Z such that if Rs. 13, Rs. 12 and Rs. 18 will be diminished from the shares of X, Y and Z respectively, then their shares will be in the ratio 20 : 18 : 21. What is the initial share (in Rs.) of Z?

A
1131
B
1530
C
910
D
1350
Question 57
Arithmetic

In what ratio sugar of Rs. 38 per kg and Rs. 30 per kg be mixed with each other so that on selling mixture at Rs. 35.2 per kg there will be a profit of 10%?

A
1 : 3
B
3 : 7
C
13 : 7
D
9 : 4
Question 58
Arithmetic

Among four students sitting in a row, average age of last three students is 20 years and the average age of first three students is 21 years. If the age of first student is 26 years, then what is the age (in years) of the last student?

A
23
B
37
C
24
D
29
Question 59
Arithmetic

A person borrows some money for 4 years at the rate of simple interest. If the ratio of principal and total interest is 5 : 1, then what is the rate (in percentage) of interest?

A
5
B
25
C
10
D
20
Question 60
Arithmetic

Cost price of a calculator is Rs. 495. If the profit percentage is 40%, then what is the value (in Rs.) of profit?

A
226
B
198
C
186
D
218
Question 61
Arithmetic

Rajesh bought a table for Rs. 900 and decided to sell it. Rajesh gave two successive discounts of 10% and 20% to the customer. What would be the selling price (in Rs.) of the table?

A
568
B
648
C
728
D
668
Question 62
Arithmetic

What is the value of \(\sqrt {{3^4}\; + \;{{12}^2}} \) ?

A
13
B
15
C
17
D
19
Question 63
Arithmetic

A work can be completed by 28 women in 36 days. If 4 women leave after working for 18 days, then how many days will be needed to complete the remaining work?

A
24
B
21
C
27
D
25
Question 64
Arithmetic

A car moves at a speed of 72 km/hr after repairing and moves at the speed of 54 km/hr before repairing. It covers X distance in 6 hours after repairing. How much time (in hours) will it take to cover 3X distance before repairing?

A
20
B
24
C
18
D
21
Question 65
Arithmetic

Which division scored the second highest average marks?

A
F
B
B
C
G
D
D
Question 66
Arithmetic

What is the ratio of average marks scored by Division C to Division G?

A
2 : 1
B
1 : 2
C
4 : 7
D
7 : 4
Question 67
Arithmetic

Marks of division F were greater than that of Division B by ______.

A
50%
B
150%
C
200%
D
100%
Question 68
Arithmetic

If all students of Division B got bonus 5 marks each for winning an interschool match their new average marks would increase by how much?

A
12.50%
B
5%
C
25%
D
10%
Question 69
Arithmetic

The length and breadth of a rectangle are 24 cm and 7 cm respectively. Calculate its perimeter (in cm).

A
124
B
48
C
62
D
96
Question 70
Arithmetic

If the diameter of a circle is 35 cm, then what will be its circumference (in cm)?

A
110
B
220
C
21
D
42
Question 71
Arithmetic

Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a sphere of diameter 7 cm.

A
141.25
B
179.67
C
337.16
D
213.74
Question 72
Arithmetic

∆PQR is right angled at Q. If ∠R = 45°, then find the value of (cosec P – √3/2).

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

∆XYZ is right angled at Y. If cosec X = 17/15, then what is the value of cot Z?

A
17/15
B
8/17
C
17/8
D
15/8
Question 74
GK

Which among the following is NOT a ‘geographical indicator’?

A
Kani Shawl
B
Naga Mircha
C
Mysore Silk
D
Darjeeling Basmati
Question 75
GK

The first Chairman of Disinvestment Commission was ________.

A
GV Ramkrishna
B
Madhu Dandavete
C
C Rangarajan
D
Indira Gandhi
Question 76
GK

Which of the following was not mentioned in the Dhamma?

A
Obedience to parents
B
Charity
C
Paternalism
D
Faith in Sangha
Question 77
GK

Which of the following work is not credited to Lord Dalhousie?

A
Merger of Punjab
B
Merger of Bengal
C
Merger of Udaipur
D
Merger of Satara
Question 78
GK

Which of the following are the smaller planets than the size of the Earth?

A
Uranus and Mars
B
Neptune and Venus
C
Venus and Mars
D
Neptune and Mars
Question 79
GK

Which of the following Indian states has the smallest coastline?

A
Karnataka
B
Kerala
C
Odisha
D
West Bengal
Question 80
GK

Which place is NOT associated with Gautama Buddha?

A
Saranath
B
Bodh Gaya
C
Kushinagar
D
Pawapuri
Question 81
GK

Kishanganga Project is a major reason for contention between India and ________.

A
Nepal
B
Bangladesh
C
Pakistan
D
China
Question 82
GK

Which of the following man has been honoured with ‘Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak’ the second-highest Gallantry award for civilians?

A
Salim Gafur Shaikh
B
Saurabh Sinha
C
Nihalchand Sodhi
D
Mahendra Giri
Question 83
GK

What is the name of official capital of Sri Lanka?

A
Colombo
B
Sri Jayewardenepura
C
Ceylon
D
Kandy
Question 84
GK

Which statements are CORRECT ? I. In early 1930’s Nylon was prepared from coal, water and air. II. Nylon was the first fully synthetic fibre. III. Nylon fibre was strong, elastic and light.

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 statements is CORRECT?

A
Gold and Silver are not ductile.
B
Phophorus and Nitrogen are ductile.
C
Copper and Platinum are ductile.
D
Sulphur and Phophorus are sonorous.
Question 86
GK

______ is not formally prescribed device available to members of parliament.

A
Zero hour
B
Call Attention Notice
C
Half-an hour discussion
D
Short-duration discussion
Question 87
GK

Which type of city administration controls smaller urban areas?

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

Gaseous exchange takes place in leaves through tiny pores for the purpose of photosynthesis. What are these pores?

A
Chloroplast
B
Stomata
C
Chlorophyll
D
Vacuole
Question 89
GK

Lymph carries digested and absorbed fat from ______.

A
lungs
B
intestine
C
stomach
D
kidney
Question 90
GK

How many ‘Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat’ would be organised across the country in next one and half year under the ‘Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat Yojna’?

A
2 lakh
B
1 lakh
C
3 lakh
D
5 lakh
Question 91
GK

What is the name of the new upgraded version of indigenous transport aircraft SARAS?

A
SARAS PT1N
B
SARAS ML-3S
C
SARAS AL-5C
D
SARAS FF-1F
Question 92
GK

In December 2017, Mid-Term Review of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) was released. The review announced how much percent increase each in incentive rates of Merchandise Exports from India Scheme and Services Export from India Scheme?

A
5%
B
10%
C
2%
D
15%
Question 93
GK

On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha passed the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS (Prevention Control) Bill, 2017. Under the new provisions, which of the following is not included?

A
Establishments keeping records of information of person living with HIV must adopt data protection measures.
B
Person will be compelled to disclose his HIV status if even he/she does not give his/her Consent.
C
Prohibits any individual from advocating feeling of hatred against HIV positive persons.
D
All are included.
Question 94
GK

A body of mass 5 kg accelerates from 12 m/s to 20 m/s in 4 seconds due to the application of a force on it. Calculate the magnitude of this force (in N).

A
40 N
B
10 N
C
20 N
D
80 N
Question 95
GK

For a body moving with uniform acceleration its final velocity equals ________.

A
average velocity - initial velocity
B
2 × average velocity - initial velocity
C
2 × average velocity + initial velocity
D
average velocity + initial velocity
Question 96
GK

Features and habits that help animals to adapt to their surroundings are a result of the process of ________.

A
Maturation
B
Evolution
C
Progression
D
Renewal
Question 97
GK

Which of the statements given below are correct? A) Indian Grandmaster won the 2017 Chess World Cup. B) In 2017, Roberto Firmino played for the Premier League team Leicester City. C) In 2018 IPL auctions, Rajasthan Royals retained MS Dhoni.

A
Only A
B
Only B
C
Only C
D
None
Question 98
GK

In Microsoft Word, there are basically two types of formatting - character formatting and ______.

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