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
ConiferousB
ConiferosC
ConiferrousD
ConiferrosQuestion 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
ACBB
BACC
ABCD
CBAQuestion 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
TenaciousB
IndomitableC
TimidD
GutsyQuestion 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
IdyllicB
AbominableC
IotaD
AmissQuestion 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 audienceB
Make a public disturbance or excited emotional displayC
To narrate an elaborate false storyD
Describe a scene in so much detail that it comes vividQuestion 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 powerB
In great strength or numbersC
A hateful act done in a haste.D
Be the current winnerQuestion 9
Comprehension
Defining _______, or maybe even doing.
A
BeautifullyB
BeautyC
BeautifulD
BeautifyQuestion 10
Comprehension
Space of ______, primarily in thought,
A
LibertyB
LiberationC
LibertiesD
LiberalQuestion 11
Comprehension
We move ______ an incredible
A
OfB
SoC
IntoD
ForQuestion 12
Comprehension
Perceive, think ______ reflect
A
ButB
NorC
AndD
SoQuestion 13
Comprehension
Ourselves to ______ movement fully
A
UnderstoodB
UnderstandableC
UnderstandablyD
UnderstandQuestion 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
FluorescentB
FloresecentC
FloroscentD
FlowrascentQuestion 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 goingC
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 cruiseC
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
PQRB
RPQC
QRPD
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. 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
TrueB
MoveC
SelectD
KillQuestion 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
ImpoverishedB
Worthwhile C
Useless D
InconsiderableQuestion 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 FallC
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
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’. My best wishes (1)/are always (2)/with you. (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. Wood : Door :: ? : ?
A
Car : TruckB
Table : WindowC
Clay : StatueD
Wood : PlasticQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 41 : 4 :: 37 : ?
A
34B
21C
22D
16Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives. AMC : COE :: RAX : ?
A
MKZB
TCZC
ECBD
FBTQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.
A
TeacherB
JusticeC
LawyerD
ChefQuestion 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 – 121B
12 – 144C
15 – 225D
13 – 171Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
MSYB
KQWC
RXCD
DJPQuestion 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
32154B
45321C
12345D
25341Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 1728, 864, 432, 216, ?
A
54B
108C
116D
200Question 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
KUYB
KWAC
KTXD
LVZQuestion 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
AmanB
BimalC
ChamanD
DhruvQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Apparent
A
PearB
PentC
RentD
RelevantQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “MONEY” is written as “ZDONN”. How is “RATED” written in that code language?
A
FBVYEB
EZSDWC
EDUZSD
WVMKBQuestion 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
42B
1C
45D
30Question 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
-98B
-87C
18D
29Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? AAAAAaA, AAAAaAA, AAAaAAA, AAaAAAA, AaAAAAA, ______.
A
aAAAAAAB
AAAAAAaC
AAAAAaAD
AAAAaAAQuestion 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 SouthB
8 km SouthC
10 km NorthD
8 km NorthQuestion 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 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 Coppersmiths, circle represents Bankers, triangle Gamers and square represents Fathers. Which set of letters represents Coppersmiths who are neither Gamers nor Bankers.
A
BAFB
CGC
CDGD
AQuestion 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
WMNB
WMSC
WMRD
WNSQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number in the given series. 46, 41, 35, 30, ?, 19, 13
A
26B
24C
28D
22Question 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, 59B
40, 97, 40, 55C
65, 59, 20, 12D
13, 69, 24, 99Question 49
Arithmetic
Find the unit place digit in (194) 102 + (294) 103 .
A
0B
6C
8D
2Question 50
Arithmetic
Find the average of all the prime numbers between 20 and 50.
A
35.857B
35.657C
34.857D
36.657Question 51
Arithmetic
Determine the value of “s” for which the equation 5x + 35 = 60x + s has infinite number of solutions.
A
420B
440C
460D
480Question 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
0B
2C
4D
6Question 53
Arithmetic
Which of the following conditions is TRUE for the two-line segments AB and CD to be congruent?
A
AB = CDB
AB > CDC
AB < CDD
None of theseQuestion 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
3B
4C
5D
6Question 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
102000B
100000C
98000D
101204Question 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
1131B
1530C
910D
1350Question 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 : 3B
3 : 7C
13 : 7D
9 : 4Question 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
23B
37C
24D
29Question 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
5B
25C
10D
20Question 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
226B
198C
186D
218Question 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
568B
648C
728D
668Question 62
Arithmetic
What is the value of \(\sqrt {{3^4}\; + \;{{12}^2}} \) ?
A
13B
15C
17D
19Question 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
24B
21C
27D
25Question 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
20B
24C
18D
21Question 65
Arithmetic
Which division scored the second highest average marks?
A
FB
BC
GD
DQuestion 66
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of average marks scored by Division C to Division G?
A
2 : 1B
1 : 2C
4 : 7D
7 : 4Question 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
124B
48C
62D
96Question 70
Arithmetic
If the diameter of a circle is 35 cm, then what will be its circumference (in cm)?
A
110B
220C
21D
42Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the volume (in cm 3 ) of a sphere of diameter 7 cm.
A
141.25B
179.67C
337.16D
213.74Question 72
Arithmetic
∆PQR is right angled at Q. If ∠R = 45°, then find the value of (cosec P – √3/2).
A
(3√3 - 1)/3B
2/√3C
(2 - √3)/√3D
(2√2 - √3)/2Question 73
Arithmetic
∆XYZ is right angled at Y. If cosec X = 17/15, then what is the value of cot Z?
A
17/15B
8/17C
17/8D
15/8Question 74
GK
Which among the following is NOT a ‘geographical indicator’?
A
Kani ShawlB
Naga MirchaC
Mysore SilkD
Darjeeling BasmatiQuestion 75
GK
The first Chairman of Disinvestment Commission was ________.
A
GV RamkrishnaB
Madhu DandaveteC
C RangarajanD
Indira GandhiQuestion 76
GK
Which of the following was not mentioned in the Dhamma?
A
Obedience to parentsB
CharityC
PaternalismD
Faith in SanghaQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following work is not credited to Lord Dalhousie?
A
Merger of PunjabB
Merger of BengalC
Merger of UdaipurD
Merger of SataraQuestion 78
GK
Which of the following are the smaller planets than the size of the Earth?
A
Uranus and MarsB
Neptune and VenusC
Venus and MarsD
Neptune and MarsQuestion 79
GK
Which of the following Indian states has the smallest coastline?
A
KarnatakaB
KeralaC
OdishaD
West BengalQuestion 80
GK
Which place is NOT associated with Gautama Buddha?
A
SaranathB
Bodh GayaC
KushinagarD
PawapuriQuestion 81
GK
Kishanganga Project is a major reason for contention between India and ________.
A
NepalB
BangladeshC
PakistanD
ChinaQuestion 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 ShaikhB
Saurabh SinhaC
Nihalchand SodhiD
Mahendra GiriQuestion 83
GK
What is the name of official capital of Sri Lanka?
A
ColomboB
Sri JayewardenepuraC
CeylonD
KandyQuestion 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 IIB
Only I and IIIC
Only II and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 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 hourB
Call Attention NoticeC
Half-an hour discussionD
Short-duration discussionQuestion 87
GK
Which type of city administration controls smaller urban areas?
A
Nagar PanchayatB
Municipal CouncilC
Municipal CorporationD
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
ChloroplastB
StomataC
ChlorophyllD
VacuoleQuestion 89
GK
Lymph carries digested and absorbed fat from ______.
A
lungsB
intestineC
stomachD
kidneyQuestion 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 lakhB
1 lakhC
3 lakhD
5 lakhQuestion 91
GK
What is the name of the new upgraded version of indigenous transport aircraft SARAS?
A
SARAS PT1NB
SARAS ML-3SC
SARAS AL-5CD
SARAS FF-1FQuestion 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 NB
10 NC
20 ND
80 NQuestion 95
GK
For a body moving with uniform acceleration its final velocity equals ________.
A
average velocity - initial velocityB
2 × average velocity - initial velocityC
2 × average velocity + initial velocityD
average velocity + initial velocityQuestion 96
GK
Features and habits that help animals to adapt to their surroundings are a result of the process of ________.
A
MaturationB
EvolutionC
ProgressionD
RenewalQuestion 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 AB
Only BC
Only CD
NoneQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, there are basically two types of formatting - character formatting and ______.
A
Paragraph formattingB
Sentence formattingC
Word formattingD
Font formatting