SSC-CHSL 2017 Questions
6 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
ImpovarishB
ImmpoverishC
ImpoverishD
ImmpovarishQuestion 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. So he decided he A - people, hopefully, none B - better place with fewer C - would go far away, to a
A
CBAB
CABC
BCAD
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". The joy of (cook) a meal with freshly grown herbs was boundless.
A
CookedB
CookingC
CooksD
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". Humongous changes (has occurred) in the last two decades.
A
Have occurredB
Have occurC
Have occurringD
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. Praise highly in speech or writing
A
ChideB
EulogizeC
ChastiseD
ReprimandQuestion 6
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Become liquid, typically during decomposition
A
DeliquesceB
PetrifyC
CohereD
AnnealQuestion 7
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Drive someone up the wall
A
To help someone achieve successB
To overcome an obstacle by going over itC
To close someone's path of escape.D
Make someone very irritated or angry.Question 8
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Ask for trouble
A
Act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties.B
Be the self appointed guardian of your neighbourhood.C
A clumsy person who keeps making mistakes.D
A person who has no work is bound to create trouble for others.Question 9
Comprehension
He should be _______ enough with their
A
FamiliarB
FamiliarlyC
FamiliarnessD
FamiliarityQuestion 10
Comprehension
he must know _______ skill and what level
A
WhenB
WhichC
WhileD
WhoQuestion 11
Comprehension
understand _______ transformational technical skills
A
AboutB
AtC
AmongD
UponQuestion 12
Comprehension
a computer is, _______ instance, a technical skill
A
OfB
FromC
AtD
ForQuestion 13
Comprehension
Technical skill _______ to the ability
A
RefersB
ReferC
ReferenceD
ReferredQuestion 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
CulleagueB
ColeagueC
ColleagueD
ColleegueQuestion 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. He said, “The dog died in the night.”
A
He inform about the dog’s death.B
He says dog died in the nightC
The dog had died in the night, he said.D
He said that the dog had died in the night.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. Why did your mother write such a book?
A
Why was such a book written by your mother?B
Why is such a book written by your mother?C
Why your mother wrote such a book?D
Why was such a book wrote by your mother?Question 17
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The existence of P : can be traced back to Q : mammals on the earth R : at least the Triassic time
A
QRPB
PRQC
PQRD
QPRQuestion 18
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Celestial
A
HeavenlyB
BlessedC
HellishD
HolyQuestion 19
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Grumpy
A
CrossB
DiseasedC
IrritableD
PleasantQuestion 20
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Allay
A
RelieveB
UnderstandC
IncreaseD
AnnoyQuestion 21
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Grudging
A
EnviousB
FavouringC
GenerousD
ContentedQuestion 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. We ________ peace in our fast-escalating technological careers and lifestyle without creating that beautiful notion of love-based emotions
A
SeekB
BleakC
MeekD
GeekQuestion 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. Sita felt obligated to ______ Geeta
A
CryB
DecideC
GiveD
InformQuestion 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'. The long-term capital gains on listed securities (1)/and the dividend tax on equity mutual funds are the right steps (2)/to generate resources required for drive demand in rural 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'. I seen (1)/that it (2)/is getting dark. (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. Seconds : Time :: ? : ?
A
Angle : PascalB
Length : MetreC
Area : VolumeD
Ohm : ResistanceQuestion 27
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives. 11 : 16 :: ? : ?
A
14 : 16B
15 : 22C
7 : 14D
13 : 18Question 28
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the related letter pair from the given alternatives. AUR : CXV :: ? : ?
A
RFT : SGUB
GEM : IHQC
HSO : GRND
KGA : NIEQuestion 29
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives
A
RatB
CatC
FishD
CowQuestion 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
31 - 33B
33 - 35C
37 - 39D
35 - 39Question 31
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.
A
IRB
LOC
EVD
AYQuestion 32
Logical Reasoning
Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary. 1. Opaque 2. Omission 3. Only 4. Onset 5. Omit
A
51243B
25341C
42513D
21354Question 33
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 63, 56, 50, 43, 37, 30, ?
A
23B
24C
29D
21Question 34
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. S, Q, N, J, ?
A
DB
EC
FD
GQuestion 35
Logical Reasoning
Weight of C is twice the weight of M. Weight of M is 1/9 of the weight of R. Weight of R is 5/2 of the weight of K. Weight of K is 1/3 of the weight of G. Who is the second lightest?
A
CB
MC
KD
GQuestion 36
Logical Reasoning
From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word. Transaction
A
RanB
ActionC
TrainD
RoleQuestion 37
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, “MAKER” is written as “PDNHU”. How is “TOOLS” written in that code language?
A
VTRPMB
WRROVC
MLQGPD
PTNLRQuestion 38
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, '-' represents '×', '÷' represents '+', '+' represents '÷' and '×' represents '-'. Find out the answer to the following question. 5 - 6 + 30 × 8 ÷ 16 = ?
A
37B
24C
9D
36Question 39
Logical Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 18 + 26 - 25 × 10 ÷ 5 = 42
A
and +B
÷ and ×C
× and -D
÷ and -Question 40
Logical Reasoning
If 1 ∆ - 5 = 5, 4 ∆ 7 = -28 and -1 ∆ - 3 = -3, then find the value of 8 ∆ - 8 = ?
A
64B
-48C
45D
74Question 41
Logical Reasoning
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list? YXYXYXZYX, YXYXYZXYX, YXYXZYXYX, YXYZXYXYX, YXZYXYXYX, _______.
A
ZYXYXYXYXB
YXYXYXZYXC
YZXYXYXYXD
YXYXYZXYXQuestion 42
Logical Reasoning
Two rugby players start running from the same place on the pitch. Player A runs 20 m South, then turns to his left and runs 26 m. In the mean while Player B runs 12 m West, then he runs 6 m South, the he turns to his left and runs 38 m, where is Player A with respect to Player B?
A
26 m SouthB
14 m SouthC
14 m NorthD
26 m 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: Some notes are coins Statement II: All notes are currency Conclusion I: No coins are currency Conclusion II: Some currency are coins
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 fashion designers, circle represents Lyricists, triangle represents comedians and square represents Americans. Which set of letters represents fashion designers who are Lyricists?
A
EIB
FEC
GHD
FGQuestion 45
Logical Reasoning
A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. CAL, AWF, YSZ, WOT, ?
A
UJOB
VKPC
UKND
VJPQuestion 46
Logical Reasoning
In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 470, 465, 460, 455, ?, 445
A
450B
448C
440D
452Question 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
(104, 101, 96)B
(109, 106, 101)C
(97, 94, 89)D
(121, 118, 111)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 next by its column, for example, ‘H’ can be represented by 32, 41 etc., and ‘N’ can be represented by 98, 85 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “IOTA”. Matrix-I 0 1 2 3 4 0 K I I A E 1 G A E E A 2 F B J E D 3 F E H K A 4 L H B I J Matrix-II 5 6 7 8 9 5 T P Y P Q 6 W V O V Q 7 Q Z V Q Q 8 N T P O R 9 X Z P N S
A
42, 56, 11, 85B
22, 68, 22, 57C
43, 67, 55, 34D
23, 76, 14, 95Question 49
Arithmetic
A ship is full of cargo containers. It drops 2/3 of cargo containers at the first port and takes 60 more, at the second port it drops two third of the new total and takes eleven more. On arriving at the third port it is found that it have 48 cargo containers. Find the number of cargo containers in the ship at the starting?
A
189B
159C
161D
153Question 50
Arithmetic
Out of a group of three numbers, second is thrice of the first and also twice of the third. If the sum of the three numbers is 55 then find the largest number in the group.
A
26B
29C
30D
32Question 51
Arithmetic
Two whole numbers are such that the cube of first number exceeds the cube of second by 61 and the ratio of the numbers is 5 : 4. What is the value of larger number?
A
3B
4C
5D
6Question 52
Arithmetic
Determine the value of ‘x’ when \(\sqrt[3]{{{3^x}}} = 27\)
A
1B
3C
9D
12Question 53
Arithmetic
Choose the CORRECT option for the figure shown below.
A
AD = AFB
BD = BEC
CE = FCD
All option are correct.Question 54
Arithmetic
Calculate the length of the tangent (in cm) which is drawn from a point at a distance of 13 cm from the centre and the largest chord of that circle is 10 cm.
A
10B
12C
15D
16Question 55
Arithmetic
If C = 1200 and D = 1500, then D is how much percent more than C?
A
20B
33.33C
25D
125Question 56
Arithmetic
The ratio of three numbers is 5 : 6 : 8. If the sum of the three numbers is 380, then what is the smallest among the three numbers?
A
75B
80C
120D
100Question 57
Arithmetic
20 kg of a mixture of wheat and husk contains 5% husk. How many kg more of husk must be added to make the husk content 20% in the new mixture?
A
2.75B
3.75C
4.75D
5.75Question 58
Arithmetic
What is the average of first 11 multiples of 11?
A
22B
44C
55D
66Question 59
Arithmetic
A sum of Rs. 15200 is divided into two parts. The simple interest on first part at the rate of 25% per annum is equal to the simple interest on second part at the rate of 13% per annum. What is the interest (in Rs.) of first part?
A
2500B
1300C
3250D
1625Question 60
Arithmetic
Selling price of an article is Rs. 27692 and loss percentage is 14%. If the selling price is Rs. 37352, then what will be the profit percentage?
A
13.8B
18.6C
14D
16Question 61
Arithmetic
Hiten marks his pen at Rs. 9800 and after allowing discount of 20%, he still earns 12% profit. What is the cost price (in Rs.) of the pen?
A
7600B
7200C
6500D
7000Question 62
Arithmetic
Q 1.What is the value of \(\sqrt {361} + \sqrt {3.61} + \sqrt {0.0361} \;?\)
A
20.9B
22.11C
22.49D
21.09Question 63
Arithmetic
Raja and Kundan together can build a wall in 20 days, Kundan and Mahesh can build the same wall in 30 days and Mahesh and Raja can build the same wall in 24 days. In how many days can all three of them complete the same wall while working together?
A
18B
16C
20D
14Question 64
Arithmetic
A man starts moving from a place A and reaches the place B in 26 hours. He coves 1/3 rd of the distance at the speed of 4 km/hr and covers the remaining distance at the speed of 5km/hr. What is the distance (in km) between A and B?
A
45B
80C
120D
90Question 65
Arithmetic
If 30% of viewers of movies G and F left before intermission, how many viewers were left watching these two movies post intermission?
A
500B
350C
150D
250Question 66
Arithmetic
Viewers of movie D were lesser than that of movie F by ______.
A
47.7%B
80%C
26.6%D
60%Question 67
Arithmetic
What is the ratio of viewers of movie B to viewers of movie A?
A
8 : 15B
2 : 1C
15 : 8D
1 : 2Question 68
Arithmetic
Which movie had least number of viewers?
A
CB
FC
AD
GQuestion 69
Arithmetic
The area and the length of one of the diagonals of a rhombus is 54 cm 2 and 9 cm respectively. Find the length of its other diagonal (in cm).
A
6B
24C
12D
18Question 70
Arithmetic
Calculate the area (in cm 2 ) of a circle of radius 10.5 cm.
A
693B
157.5C
315D
346.5Question 71
Arithmetic
Find the total surface area (in cm 2 ) of a hemisphere of diameter 42 cm.
A
4158B
5782C
6321D
7782Question 72
Arithmetic
What is the value of (1/√3 + sin45°)?
A
√3 + 2B
(√2 + √3)/√6C
(1 + √6)/√3D
(4 + √3)/2Question 73
Arithmetic
In ∆XYZ measure of angle Y is 90°. If sinX = 4/5, and XY = 6cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side YZ?
A
10B
5C
8D
4Question 74
GK
Market imperfections of a country are reflected in_______.
A
price rigidityB
factor immobilityC
lack of specializationD
All options are correct.Question 75
GK
SEBI is _______.
A
Constitutional bodyB
Advisory bodyC
Statutory bodyD
Non-statutory bodyQuestion 76
GK
After which of the following centuries, did the practice of donating land in South India go a long way?
A
Fifth centuryB
Sixth centuryC
Eighth centuryD
Ninth centuryQuestion 77
GK
Which of the following languages has been used by Surdas in his writings?
A
AwadhiB
KhariboliC
BrajD
BundeliQuestion 78
GK
What is called the maximum distance from the Sun in a planet in its orbit?
A
PerihelionB
AphelionC
ApogeeD
PerigeeQuestion 79
GK
The line of Cancer does NOT pass through which of the following states of India?
A
OdishaB
GujaratC
RajasthanD
West BengalQuestion 80
GK
What was the real name of Gautam Buddha?
A
SiddharthaB
MahendraC
Shree DuttD
Vishal DuttQuestion 81
GK
Which country launched the world's largest amphibious aircraft on December 24, 2017?
A
USAB
ChinaC
JapanD
GermanyQuestion 82
GK
Which of the following prize is given for literary work?
A
Arjuna AwardB
Ashoka ChakraC
Vyas SammanD
Gita Chopra AwardQuestion 83
GK
Officially what is the conventional long name of Sri Lanka?
A
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri LankaB
Socialist Republic of Sri LankaC
Republic of Sri LankaD
No option is correctQuestion 84
GK
Which of the following is a man-made fibre?
A
CottonB
WoolC
SilkD
NylonQuestion 85
GK
Which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding Sodium?
A
Sodium reacts vigorously with oxygen and water.B
A lot of heat is generated when sodium reacts with water and oxygen.C
It is stored in kerosene.D
It is a non-metal.Question 86
GK
______ is a constitutional body in India.
A
Central Information CommissionB
Lokpal and LokayuktaC
National Development CouncilD
Election CommissionQuestion 87
GK
Which Constitutional Amendment Act added Part IX-A ‘The Municipalities’ to Indian Constitution?
A
74 th Constitutional Amendment ActB
42 nd Constitutional Amendment ActC
38 th Constitutional Amendment ActD
39 th Constitutional Amendment ActQuestion 88
GK
Photosynthesis fulfills which of the following requirements of the autotrophic organisms? I. Carbon II. Water III. Energy
A
Only IB
Only IIIC
I and IIID
All I, II and IIIQuestion 89
GK
Which among the following difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration is INCORRECT?
A
Aerobic respiration takes place in presence of oxygen - Anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygenB
In Aerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into ethanol and carbon dioxide - In Anaerobic respiration, pyruvate is broken down into carbon dioxide and waterC
In Aerobic respiration more energy is released - In Anaerobic respiration less energy is releasedD
Aerobic respiration takes place in mitochondria- Anaerobic respiration takes place in yeastQuestion 90
GK
What is the total outlay (in Rs. crore) pegged for “Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna” by the Indian Government?
A
15320B
16320C
17320D
18320Question 91
GK
Scientists from China have successfully cloned which animal for the first time?
A
HumanB
DogC
MonkeyD
SheepQuestion 92
GK
What was the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for India in 2016-17 Financial Year?
A
6.10%B
7.10%C
8.10%D
6.70%Question 93
GK
On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha Passed the Motor Vehicles Act (Amendment) Bill, 2016. Under the new provisions, a fund named ‘MVAF’ will be constituted. What does ‘A’ stand for in ‘MVAF’?
A
AmendmentB
ApprovalC
AccidentD
AspirationQuestion 94
GK
Find the acceleration (in m/s 2 ) of a body which accelerates from 25 m/s to 30 m/s in 10 seconds.
A
5.5B
1C
11D
0.5Question 95
GK
1 m/s equals _______ km/hr.
A
5/16B
16/5C
18/5D
5/18Question 96
GK
_______ bears have white fur so that they are not easily visible in the snowy background.
A
SlothB
AsianC
BrownD
PolarQuestion 97
GK
Which of the statements given below are correct? A) In 2017, Gary Cahill captained the Premier League team Arsenal. B) In 2018 IPL auctions, Kolkata Knight Riders retained Sunil Narine. C) Roger Federer won the Tennis 2017 Wimbledon Championships Men's Singles.
A
Only BB
B and CC
A, B and CD
None of theseQuestion 98
GK
In Microsoft Word, under character formatting _______ decides the appearance of our characters.
A
SizeB
UnderlineC
EffectsD
Font